This book presents an overview of developments in social choice theory and welfare economics. Zobraziť viac
This selection of John Burgess's essays addresses key topics including nominalism, neo-logicism, intuitionism, modal logic, analyticity, and translation. An introduction sets the essays in context and offers a retrospective appraisal of their aims. The... Zobraziť viac
Bringing together senior central bank economists and leading academic monetary economists, this book offers a state-of-the-art analysis of how the financial crisis has changed the way in which macroeconomic policymakers model longer term interest rates... Zobraziť viac
This book critically examines the weaknesses of American intelligence led by the Central Intelligence Agency in informing presidential decision making on issues of war and peace. It evaluates the CIA's strategic intelligence performance during the Cold... Zobraziť viac
Based on extensive research, Grammar and Beyond ensures that students study accurate information about grammar and apply it in their own speech and writing. This package includes Student's Book, Level 3, Workbook, Level 3, and Writing Skills... Zobraziť viac
'Constructivism' was a term applied by John Rawls to the theory that a system of moral obligations can be constructed from uncontroversial premises about human nature to yield a moral theory that is demonstrably true. This volume defines this theory's... Zobraziť viac
This is the second volume of a four-part History of the University in Europe, written by an international team of scholars under the general editorship of Professor Walter RÜ egg, which covers the development of the university in Europe (both East and... Zobraziť viac
With suggestions for further reading, detailed information about the Icelandic literary canon, and a map of medieval Iceland, this book is designed for students of medieval literature and assumes no prior knowledge of Scandinavian languages. Zobraziť viac
In an effort to explain cross-national and temporal changes in employment outcomes, this book examines a political exchange between unions and governments, during which unions voluntarily agreed to pursue moderate wage settlements, while governments... Zobraziť viac
The Summa Theologiae contains Thomas Aquinas' thoughts on the passions, the elemental forces that affect human happiness. The aim of this book is to provide a better understanding of Aquinas' account of the passions, and it argues that his masterwork... Zobraziť viac
A comprehensive study of Abelard's life and work not only in philosophy and theology but also in literature. Zobraziť viac
Catriona Kelly's study, the first to appear in English, traces the history of Petrushka, the Russian equivalent of Punch and Judy. Zobraziť viac
Influential conservative French text, equivalent to Burke's Reflections on the Revolution in France. Zobraziť viac
Comprehensive overview of the development of political thought to the end of the twentieth century. Zobraziť viac
Interchange Fourth Edition is a four-level series for adult and young-adult learners of English from the beginning to the high-intermediate level. Student's Book A, Intro is the introductory level of the Interchange Fourth Edition series and is... Zobraziť viac
This lively resource book encourages students to expand their speaking skills using role play, problem solving, puzzles, games, interviews, storytelling and discussion. Many of the speaking activities are supported by the accompanying audio CD and the... Zobraziť viac
This critical introduction to the philosophy of language focusses on one or two texts which have had a seminal influence on work in the subject, and uses these as a way of approaching both the central topics and the various traditions of dealing with... Zobraziť viac
This book examines contemporary changes in labor market institutions in the United States, Germany, Denmark, Sweden, and the Netherlands. Zobraziť viac
The collection investigates whether incremental or fundamental US tax reforms are preferable. Zobraziť viac