Epistemology, or ¿the theory of knowledge,¿ is concerned with how we know what we know, what justifies us in believing what we believe, and what standards of evidence we should use in seeking truths about the world and human experience. This... Zobraziť viac
Mesopotamia produced one of the best-known ancient civilizations, with a literate, urban culture and highly-developed political institutions. Harriet Crawford reviews the extraordinary social and technological developments in the region over a period... Zobraziť viac
""Past Imperfect" is a forthright and uncommonly damning study of those intellectually volatile years (1944-1956). Mr. Judt does more than simply describe the ideological acrobats of his subjects; he is a sharp, even a vindictive moralist who indicts... Zobraziť viac
An important skill for students, whether they remain in academia or move on to careers elsewhere, is to become critical consumers of research, with the ability to sort out and evaluate sometimes conflicting findings that are reported in the popular... Zobraziť viac
How did a land and people of such immense diversity come together under a banner of freedom and equality to form one of the most remarkable nations in the world? Everyone from young adults to grandparents will be fascinated by the answers uncovered in... Zobraziť viac
Writing in an accessible yet thought-provoking style, philosopher David Chalmers takes readers on a far-reaching tour through the philosophical ramifications of consciousness, presenting thoughtful discussions on topics as diverse as artificial... Zobraziť viac
Analysing Discourse is an accessible introductory textbook for all students and researchers working with real language data. Drawing on a range of social theorists from Bourdieu to Habermas, as well as his own research, Norman Fairclough's book... Zobraziť viac
Frederick Ahl`s new translation captures the excitement, poetic energy, and intellectual force of Virgil`s epic poem in a way that has never been done before. Echoing the Virgilian hexameter the verse stays almost line for line with the original in a... Zobraziť viac
In Bodies That Matter, renowned theorist and philosopher Judith Butler argues that theories of gender need to return to the most material dimension of sex and sexuality: the body. Butler offers a brilliant reworking of the body, examining how the power... Zobraziť viac
"Compelling, and so beautifully written…'The Mind Club' deftly brings the most up-to-date research about other minds to readers of all backgrounds. It may cause you to think differently about crime and punishment, about business transactions and health... Zobraziť viac
A very important study of Gregory the Great by a major scholar, author of The End of Ancient Christianity. Zobraziť viac
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secularism."Multiculturalism and Citizenship" is truly interdisciplinary in scope (combining sociological, political science and discourse analytical themes) and thus presents a fresh and unique perspective on multiculturalism and citizenship in... Zobraziť viac
Instant New York Times Bestseller ';This book will change your sense of how grand the sweep of human history could be, where you fit into it, and how much you could do to change it for the better. Its as simple, and as ambitious, as that.'Ezra KleinAn... Zobraziť viac
In his international bestseller "Leading Change," Kotter provided an action plan for implementing successful transformations. Now, he shines the spotlight on the crucial first step in his framework: creating a sense of urgency by getting people to... Zobraziť viac
* INSTANT NATIONAL BESTSELLER *"Visceral and haunting" (New York Times Book Review) · "Hopeful" (Washington Post) · "Powerful" (Los Angeles Times) · "Thrilling" (TIME) · "Tantalizingly beautiful" (Elle) · "Suspenseful, atmospheric" (Vogue) · "Aching... Zobraziť viac
The overthrow of Muammar Gaddafi has been one of the twenty-first century's defining moments: the Arab world's most bizarre dictator brought down by his own people with the aid of NATO aircraft. Lindsey Hilsum was in Libya when Gaddafi met his squalid... Zobraziť viac
The aim of Dzogchen is the reawakening of the individual to the primordial state of enlightenment, which is naturally found in all beings. The master introduces the student to his or her real nature already perfected and enlightened, but it is only by... Zobraziť viac
It is widely recognized that Roman law is an important source of information about women in the Roman world, and can present a more rounded and accurate picture than literary sources. This sourcebook fully exploits the rich legal material of the... Zobraziť viac
A timely and compelling argument for a revitalized and restructured global politics The future seems increasingly uncertain. Our democracies are failing to prevent financial crises, energy shortages, climate change, and war-so how can we look to the... Zobraziť viac
