Most Popular Books by John Price

Blending elements of memoir, literary criticism, and nature writing, an anthology of essays--including conversations with such regional authors as Linda Hasselstrom, Dan O''Brien, and William Least Heat-Moon--offers an evocative portrait of the endangered prairie environment, his own quest for a new relationship with the natural life of the prairie, and the region''s personal and environmental legacy. Reprint.

Struggling to support his family and cynical about the state of the natural world, chronicles the author''s efforts to appreciate the good things in life following a heart attack scare, including parenthood''s unique joys and trials.

Advanced Studies in Media has been designed to offer a comprehensive and stimulating textbook for all students on advanced level media studies and communications studies courses.

Heroism in the 19th and early 20th centuries is synonymous with military endeavours, imperial adventures and the ''great men of history''. There was, however, another prominent and influential strand of the idea which has, until now, been largely overlooked. This book seeks to address this oversight and establish new avenues of study by revealing and examining ''everyday'' heroism; acts of life-risking bravery, undertaken by otherwise ordinary individuals, largely in the course of their daily lives and within quotidian surroundings. Adopting an interdisciplinary approach, John Price charts and investigates the growth and development of this important discourse, presenting in-depth case studies of The Albert Medal and the Carnegie Hero Fund alongside a nationwide analysis of heroism monuments and an exploration of radical approaches to the concept. Unlike its military and imperial counterparts, everyday heroism embraced the heroine and this study reflects that with an examination of female heroism. Discovering why certain individuals or acts were accorded the status of being ''heroic'' also provides insights into those that recognized them. Heroism is a flexible and malleable constellation of ideas, shaped or constructed along different lines by different people, so if you want to identify the characteristics of a group or society, much can be learnt by studying those it holds up as heroic. Consequently, Everyday Heroism: Victorian Constructions of the Heroic Civilian provides valuable and revealing evidence for a wide range of social and cultural topics including; class, gender, identity, memory, celebrity, and literary and visual culture.

Racist abuse may at one time have been hurled across the sports stadium or scrawled on a wall. But in today’s social media world it can be published to millions, from almost anywhere, in an instant. Sport, Racism and Social Media provides the first significant, academic account of how social media is shaping the nature of racisms in sport. Among the questions it addresses are: How, and why, is racism being expressed across different social media platforms and sporting contexts? To what extent is social media providing new platforms for traditional prejudices or actually creating new forms of racism? How can campaigners, authorities and individuals best challenge and counter these forms of racism? Combining analysis of social media content with in-depth interviews with athletes, fans, campaigners and officials, and including extensive case studies of soccer, boxing, the NHL, the NBA, and cricket, the book provides important new insights on a familiar but ever changing story. It is essential reading for any student, researcher, media professional, administrator or policy-maker with an interest in sport, new media or the issue of racism in wider society.

Overview: Price/Haddock/Farina has been a long-time market leader because of its readability and relevance. The book includes many real-world examples, high-interest problems and activities, in-text help and practice, and classroom-tested dynamic pedagogy. With the addition of McGraw-Hill’s Connect Accounting, LearnSmart and SmartBook, the new edition includes more technology support than ever before.

The German Secret Service in America 1914-1918 by John Price Jones: In this historical study, John Price Jones examines the activities of the German secret service during World War I in the United States. "The German Secret Service in America 1914-1918" delves into espionage, sabotage, and diplomatic maneuvers that shaped German-American relations during the war. Key Aspects of the Book "The German Secret Service in America 1914-1918": World War I Espionage: The book sheds light on the covert activities and intelligence operations conducted by the German secret service in the United States. Impact on Diplomacy: "The German Secret Service in America 1914-1918" explores the influence of espionage on diplomatic relations between Germany and the United States. Historical Documentation: The book relies on extensive research and historical documentation to reveal the hidden aspects of wartime espionage. John Price Jones was a historian and author with a particular focus on international relations and intelligence history. "The German Secret Service in America 1914-1918" showcases his expertise in uncovering the clandestine operations of the German secret service during World War I.