Log in
Theories of Everything: The Quest for Ultimate Explanation

Theories of Everything: The Quest for Ultimate Explanation

0
Bump it!
In books such as The World Within the World and The Anthropic Cosmological Principle, astronomer John Barrow has emerged as a leading writer on our efforts to understand the universe. Timothy Ferris, writing in The Times Literary Supplement of London, described him as “a temperate and accomplished humanist, scientist, and philosopher of science–a man out to make a contribution, not a show.” Now Barrow offers the general reader another
Tag(s):
  • Type: Book
Theory of Reality: Evidence for Existence Beyond the Brain and Tools for Your Journey

Theory of Reality: Evidence for Existence Beyond the Brain and Tools for Your Journey

0
Bump it!
As a society, we have the tendency to see the universe as a collection of separate objects rather than a unified living process. We fragment the world in an effort to make better sense of it, defining our individual selves as separate from the universe, the earth, and other human and nonhuman beings. Despite our best efforts, looking outward for meaning and answers has not given us the peace we seek, instead causing innumerable problems in science and
Tag(s):
  • Type: Book
Peacemaking in International Conflict: Methods & Techniques

Peacemaking in International Conflict: Methods & Techniques

0
Bump it!
The methods and techniques of peacemaking–whether it is called conflict resolution, management, or transformation–have become increasingly sophisticated, partly in response to the increased complexity of international conflict today. This volume describes the tools and skills that are currently available and critically assesses their usefulness and limitations. The field’s preeminent researchers and practitioners, including a diplomat and an NGO
Tag(s):
  • Type: Book
The Great Political Theories, Vol. 1

The Great Political Theories, Vol. 1

0
Bump it!
As an introduction to political theory and science, this collection of writings by the great philosophers will be of close interest to general readers. It also forms a basic textbook for students of government and political theory. Such fundamental concepts as Democracy, the Rule of Law, Justice, Natural Rights, Sovereignty, Citizenship, Power, the State, Revolution, Liberty, Reason, Materialism, Toleration, and the Place of Religion in Society are traced from
Tag(s):
  • Type: Book
Socialisms: Old and New

Socialisms: Old and New

0
Bump it!
This is a revised and updated edition of Tony Wright’s critically acclaimed work that first appeared a decade ago. It provides a lucid and accesible survey of the major strands of socialist thinking right up to the present day and includes an assessment of the renewal of socialism in Britain. It is an indispensable text for students and a stimulating guide to socialism past and present. But it is also a book with an argument. Tony Wright makes the case for a
Tag(s):
  • Type: Book
Second Treatise of Government

Second Treatise of Government

0
Bump it!
This essential volume features John Locke’s hand-corrected text with an outstanding introduction to Locke’s life and role in intellectual history, his principal works, and their purpose. Written by the editor, Richard Cox, the introduction also outlines the course of both treatises of government and analyzes the problems of interpretation. Also included are a list of the principal dates in the life of John Locke as well as a selected bibliography.
Tag(s):
  • Type: Book
The Great Political Theories, Vol. 2

The Great Political Theories, Vol. 2

0
Bump it!
This carefully selected compilation of the significant writings of the great political philosophers, scientists, and thinkers will be an invaluable guide to the general reader as well as to the serious student of history, political science, and government. Such essential forces as Revolution, Romanticism, Marxism, Anarchy, Utilitarianism, Theology, Idealism, and Nationalism are examined in detail and expounded by their leading exponents. Professor Curtis has written running commentary that places the extracts and their authors in the sequence of modern history.  
Tag(s):
  • Type: Book
Chain of Command: The Road from 9/11 to Abu Ghraib

Chain of Command: The Road from 9/11 to Abu Ghraib

0
Bump it!
Since September 11, 2001, Seymour M. Hersh has riveted readers — and outraged the Bush Administration — with his explosive stories in The New Yorker, including his headline-making pieces on the abuse of prisoners at Abu Ghraib. Now, Hersh brings together what he has learned, along with new reporting, to answer the critical question of the last four years: How did America get from the clear morning when two planes crashed into the World Trade Center to a divisive and dirty war in Iraq?
Tag(s):
  • Type: Book
Subscribe to this RSS feed