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This study of the relations of the peoples of West Africa in the precolonial period covers a period of four or five hundred years, up to the last decades of the nineteenth century. Smith addresses outside influences but focuses primarily on what happened between African states before the partition and the establishment of colonies.

Modern Labor Economics: Theory and Public Policy, now in its fourteenth edition, continues to be the leading text for one-semester courses in labor economics at the undergraduate and graduate levels.It offers a thorough overview of the modern theory of labor market behaviour and reveals how this theory is used to analyze public policy. Designed for students who may not have extensive backgrounds in economics, the text balances theoretical coverage with examples of practical applications that allow students to see concepts in action.The authors believe that showing students the social implications of the concepts discussed in the course will enhance their motivation to learn. As such, this text presents numerous examples of policy decisions that have been affected by the ever-shifting labor market. This new edition continues to offer:a balance of relevant, contemporary examples;coverage of the current economic climate;introduction to basic methodological techniques and problems;tools for review and further study.This fourteenth edition presents updated data throughout and a wealth of new examples, such as the impact of COVID-19 lockdowns, gig work, nudges, monopsony power in the technology industry, and the effect of machine learning on inequality.Supplementary materials for students and instructors are available on the book’s companion website.

The Lagos Consulate, 1851-1861 delves into a transformative decade in the history of Lagos, a period that marked the transition from an independent kingdom to British colonial rule. This era, bookended by the British intervention in 1851 and the annexation of Lagos as a colony in 1861, represents not only a pivotal chapter in Lagos’s history but also a critical prelude to the broader colonial partition of West Africa. The book examines the roles of various stakeholders—British officials, traders, missionaries, and Sierra Leonean and Brazilian returnees—in shaping the politics and society of Lagos during this period. Through its lens, the study offers insights into the cultural, social, and political dynamics that defined Lagos as it navigated the pressures of European imperialism and the ongoing Yoruba conflicts of the 19th century.Drawing extensively from archival sources, including British Foreign and Colonial Office records, missionary journals, and oral histories, the author presents a richly detailed narrative of Lagos’s consular decade. By focusing on this microcosm of West Africa, the book sheds light on larger themes, such as the interaction between indigenous societies and European powers, the complexities of pre-colonial Yoruba politics, and the emergence of Lagos as a center for regional stability under British influence. Both a focused historical study and a broader commentary on the forces shaping modern Nigeria, The Lagos Consulate, 1851-1861 is an essential resource for understanding the roots of Nigeria’s colonial and post-colonial identity.This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1979.

The Lagos Consulate, 1851-1861 delves into a transformative decade in the history of Lagos, a period that marked the transition from an independent kingdom to British colonial rule. This era, bookended by the British intervention in 1851 and the annexation of Lagos as a colony in 1861, represents not only a pivotal chapter in Lagos’s history but also a critical prelude to the broader colonial partition of West Africa. The book examines the roles of various stakeholders—British officials, traders, missionaries, and Sierra Leonean and Brazilian returnees—in shaping the politics and society of Lagos during this period. Through its lens, the study offers insights into the cultural, social, and political dynamics that defined Lagos as it navigated the pressures of European imperialism and the ongoing Yoruba conflicts of the 19th century.Drawing extensively from archival sources, including British Foreign and Colonial Office records, missionary journals, and oral histories, the author presents a richly detailed narrative of Lagos’s consular decade. By focusing on this microcosm of West Africa, the book sheds light on larger themes, such as the interaction between indigenous societies and European powers, the complexities of pre-colonial Yoruba politics, and the emergence of Lagos as a center for regional stability under British influence. Both a focused historical study and a broader commentary on the forces shaping modern Nigeria, The Lagos Consulate, 1851-1861 is an essential resource for understanding the roots of Nigeria’s colonial and post-colonial identity.This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1979.

Innovative study of the relations of the peoples of West Africa in the precolonial period.Covering a period of some 400 to 500 years up to the last decades of the nineteenth century, the author takes a wide range of examples from those societies whose levels of political organisation warrant the term 'states'. The arrangements for the exercise of power within these varied from states where one man or an oligarchy made decisions about war and peace to states where power was diffused between members of the community.North America: University of Wisconsin Press

Originally published in 1976, this book combines detailed technical studies of the diplomacy of the land and waterborne warfare of pre-colonial West Africa. It draws attention to the connexion between these topics as dual aspects of international relations and refers to those parts of West African indigenous diplomacy, showing how these resembled and diverged from practice elsewhere. The causes and consequences of West African wars are analysed and the wide range of weaponry, armour and transport used by armies is also discussed. Strategy and tactics of the wars in relation to defensive operations are also examined. Throughout the book a considerable body of evidence from many sources is deployed to justify both the factual content and the conclusions which are drawn.

Originally published in 1976, this book combines detailed technical studies of the diplomacy of the land and waterborne warfare of pre-colonial West Africa. It draws attention to the connexion between these topics as dual aspects of international relations and refers to those parts of West African indigenous diplomacy, showing how these resembled and diverged from practice elsewhere. The causes and consequences of West African wars are analysed and the wide range of weaponry, armour and transport used by armies is also discussed. Strategy and tactics of the wars in relation to defensive operations are also examined. Throughout the book a considerable body of evidence from many sources is deployed to justify both the factual content and the conclusions which are drawn.

Speak with biblical clarity on gender and identity.Can someone be born with the wrong body? This question raises moral, social, and legal implications. Do you have a biblical response?In How Should We Think About Gender and Identity?, Robert S. Smith recognizes that to properly respond, we must first understand. Smith first defines terms and outlines the history and current debates around transgender. God's word is brought to bear, including its perspective on creation and sin, sex and gender, and body and soul. Learn how you can thoughtfully engage the debate with conviction and display the love of Jesus to your transgender neighbor.The Questions for Restless Minds series applies God's word to today's issues. Each short book faces tough questions honestly and clearly, so you can think wisely, act with conviction, and become more like Christ.

Christianity Today 2025 Book of the Year Award of MeritChristianity Today 2025 Book Award Winner (Apologetics and Evangelism)"Joins conviction and compassion in a sober, cogent analysis."--Christianity Today***What is the relationship between sex and gender?● Understand society's shifts in thinking and talking about sex and gender● Discover how biological sex guides gender● Recognize how the Bible speaks to gender and transgender● Respond to affirming interpretations of Scripture● Answer gender confusion with clarity and compassionIn The Body God Gives: A Biblical Response to Transgender Theory, Robert S. Smith argues that God intends a person's gender to be grounded in the reality of his or her biological sex--the body God has given. In making his case, Smith critiques the central claim of transgender theory: that the sexed body does not determine the gendered self. He also evaluates contemporary changes in thought and speech about sex and gender, responding to modern confusion with biblical conviction and compassion. God speaks clearly, both in his word and in his world.