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Antonio Negri, Michael Hardt |
Harvard
University
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Empire
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Empire by Michael Hardt and Antonio Negri is an in-depth analysis of the new political order of globalization. It offers a philosophical transformation that is essential for modern politics, identifying a shift in concepts centring sovereignty, nation and people. Additionally, it introduces alternative political paradigms that can form the basis for a democratic global society. The analysis includes cultural and economic changes in postmodern society, networks of communication and control, transnational corporations and the increasing use of post-industrial labor and production. It is an excellent read for anyone seeking to understand globalization and the global political economy.
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Dante Alighieri, Wallace Fowlie |
University
Of
Chicago
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A Reading of Dante's "Inferno"
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This book is a must-read for anyone who wants to truly appreciate Dante's masterpiece, Inferno. Fowlie's emphasis on the timelessness and the timeliness of the work allows readers to connect with the text on a deeper level. The author's unique analysis of each canto, highlighting their themes and symbolism, makes this work an excellent guide for both students and laymen alike.
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Robin Kirkpatrick
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Cambridge
University
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Dante's Inferno : Difficulty and Dead Poetry
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This book is a must-read for lovers of classic literature who are looking to gain a deeper understanding of Dante's The Inferno. Kirkpatrick brilliantly delves into the intricacies of Dante's writing style, exposing the deep themes and complexities within each canto. The book presents a fresh perspective on the Inferno's place in the wider context of The Commedia, shedding light on Dante's thinking and poetry style. With its accessible language of interpretative criticism, this book is an essential read for anyone who is serious about exploring Dante's work.
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Sara Ahmed
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Duke
University
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The Promise of Happiness
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The Promise of Happiness is a provocative cultural critique of the imperative to be happy. It asks what follows when we make our desires and even our own happiness conditional on the happiness of others: “I just want you to be happy”; “I’m happy if you’re happy.” Combining philosophy and feminist cultural studies, Sara Ahmed reveals the affective and moral work performed by the “happiness duty,” the expectation that we will be made happy by taking part in that which is deemed good, and that by being happy ourselves, we will make others happy. Ahmed maintains that happiness is a promise that directs us toward certain life choices and away from others. Happiness is promised to those willing to live their lives in the right way.Ahmed draws on the intellectual history of happiness, from classical accounts of ethics as the good life, through seventeenth-century writings on affect and the passions, eighteenth-century debates on virtue and education, and nineteenth-century utilitarianism. She engages with feminist, antiracist, and queer critics who have shown how happiness is used to justify social oppression, and how challenging oppression causes unhappiness. Reading novels and films including Mrs. Dalloway, The Well of Loneliness, Bend It Like Beckham, and Children of Men, Ahmed considers the plight of the figures who challenge and are challenged by the attribution of happiness to particular objects or social ideals: the feminist killjoy, the unhappy queer, the angry black woman, and the melancholic migrant. Through her readings she raises critical questions about the moral order imposed by the injunction to be happy.
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If you've ever wondered about the intricate relationship between language and meaning, "Aboutness" is a thought-provoking journey that explores the often-overlooked subject matter. With Stephen Yablo as your guide, this book delves into the essence of content, challenging traditional notions of truth-conditions and introducing the concept of directed content. Engaging and insightful, Yablo's exploration will forever change the way you think about language, verisimilitude, knowledge, and more. So, if you're ready to dive into the depths of semantics and expand your philosophical horizons, "Aboutness" is your ticket to a remarkable intellectual adventure.
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Elinor Mason
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Oxford
University
Press
Ways to be Blameworthy : Rightness, Wrongness, and Responsibility
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There must be some connection between our deontic notions, rightness and wrongness, and our responsibility notions, praise- and blameworthiness.Yet traditional approaches to each set of concepts tend to take the other set for granted. This book takes an integrated approach to these questions, drawing on both ethics and responsibility theory, and thereby illuminating both sets of concepts. Elinor Mason describes this as ‘normative responsibility theory’: the primary aim is not to give an account of the conditions of agency, but to give an account of what sort of wrong action makes blame fitting. She presents a pluralistic view of both obligation and blameworthiness, identifying three different ways to be blameworthy, corresponding to different ways of acting wrongly. First, ordinary blameworthiness is essentially connected to subjective wrongness, to acting wrongly by one’s own lights. Subjective obligation, and ordinary praise and blame, apply only to those who are within our moral community, who understand and share our value system. By contrast, detached blame can apply even when the agent is outside our moral community, andhas no sense that her act is morally wrong. In detached blame, the blame rather than the blameworthiness is fundamental. Finally, agents can take responsibility for some inadvertent wrongs, and thus become responsible. This third sort of blameworthiness, ‘extended blameworthiness’, applies when the agent understands the objective wrongness of her act, but has no bad will. In such cases, the social context may be such that the agent should take responsibility, and accept ordinary blame from the wronged party.
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Geoffrey Hawthorn, Bernard Williams |
Princeton
University
Press
In the Beginning Was the Deed : Realism and Moralism in Political Argument
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This book is a collection of Bernard Williams' insightful and thought-provoking essays on political philosophy. Williams argues that political thinkers should engage more directly with the realities of political life, and not just with the theories of other philosophers. He examines the core subjects of political philosophy, including justice, liberty, and democracy, and reflects on his own experience of postwar politics. The book offers an engaging introduction to those unfamiliar with a philosophical approach to politics and provides original insights into the shape and direction of liberal political thought in the past thirty-five years.
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Mary Poovey
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University
Of
Chicago
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A History of the Modern Fact : Problems of Knowledge in the Sciences of Wealth and Society
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How did the fact become modernity's most favored unit of knowledge? How did description come to seem separable from theory in the precursors of economics and the social sciences?Mary Poovey explores these questions in A History of the Modern Fact , ranging across an astonishing array of texts and ideas from the publication of the first British manual on double-entry bookkeeping in 1588 to the institutionalization of statistics in the 1830s. She shows how the production of systematic knowledge from descriptions of observed particulars influenced government, how numerical representation became the privileged vehicle for generating useful facts, and how belief—whether figured as credit, credibility, or credulity—remained essential to the production of knowledge.Illuminating the epistemological conditions that have made modern social and economic knowledge possible, A History of the Modern Fact provides important contributions to the history of political thought, economics, science, and philosophy, as well as to literary and cultural criticism.
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Craig J. Calhoun, Edward LiPuma, Moishe Postone |
University
Of
Chicago
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Bourdieu : Critical Perspectives
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Long a dominant figure in the French human sciences, Pierre Bourdieu has become internationally influential in the fields of sociology, anthropology, and cultural studies. A major figure in the development of "practice" as an organizing concept in social research, Bourdieu has emerged as the foremost advocate of reflexive social science; his work combines an astonishing range of empirical work with highly sophisticated theory.American reception of his works, however, has lacked a full understanding of their place within the broad context of French human science. His individual works separated by distinct boundaries between social science fields in American academia, Bourdieu's cohesive thought has come to this country in fragments.Bourdieu: Critical Perspectives provides a unified and balanced appraisal of Bourdieu's varied works by both proponents and skeptics. The essays are written from the varied viewpoints of cultural anthropology, ethnomethodology and other varieties of sociology, existential and Wittgensteinian philosophies, linguistics, media studies, and feminism. They work around three main themes: Bourdieu's effort to transcend gaps between practical knowledge and universal structures, his central concept of "reflexivity," and the relations between social structure, systems of classification, and language.Ultimately, the contributors raise a variety of crucial theoretical questions and address problems that are important not only to understanding Bourdieu but to advancing empirical work of the kind he has pioneered. In an essay written especially for this volume, Bourdieu describes his own "mode of intellectual production" and the reasons he sees for its common misunderstanding.The contributors are Hubert Dreyfus, Paul Rabinow, Charles Taylor, Aaron Cicourel, James Collins, William Hanks, Beate Krais, Nicholas Garnham, Scott Lash, Roger Brubaker, and Loic Wacquant, and the editors.
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Randall Johnson, Pierre Bourdieu |
Stanford
University
Press
Practical Reason : On the Theory of Action
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Do social classes really exist? Is disinterested action really possible? What do the family, the church, and the intellectual world have in common? Can morality be founded on hypocrisy? What is the "subject" of action? In this new volume, one of France's foremost social thinkers of our time responds to these major questions and to others, thus tracing the outlines of a work that could be called "Pierre Bourdieu by himself." In these texts, the author tries to go to the essential, that is, the most elementary and fundamental, questions. He thereby explains the philosophical principles that have led to his social science research and the idea of the human that guides his choices there. With the lucidity allowed by retrospect, Bourdieu brings out the fundamental theories of his greatest books, notably Outline of a Theory of Practice and The Logic of Practice (Stanford, 1990), and, with an eye to the future, presents the first results of his most recent work on the state, the anthropological moorings of the economy, and male domination. Bourdieu's theory is both a philosophy of science dedicated to revealing the objective relations that shape and underpin social life, and a philosophy of action that takes account of agents' dispositions as well as the structured situations in which they act. This philosophy of action is condensed in a small number of key concepts―habitus, field, capital―and it is defined by the two-way relationship between the objective structures of social fields and the incorporated structures of the habitus. All in all, this book should be an indispensable introduction to Bourdieu's work, not only to students and scholars in sociology, anthropology, political science, and philosophy, but throughout the social sciences and humanities generally.
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Richard Nice, Pierre Bourdieu |
Stanford
University
Press
The Logic of Practice
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If you've ever felt intrigued by the intricate relationship between our behaviors and the broader cultural structures they sustain, "The Logic of Practice" could illuminate these complexities for you. Bourdieu's dive into the interplay between subjective experiences and objective social facts is a thought-provoking journey that might change the way you perceive not just anthropology, but the very fabric of everyday life.
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Gilbert Rozman
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Princeton
University
Press
The East Asian Region : Confucian Heritage and Its Modern Adaptation
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This book provides insight into the history and transformation of Confucian values in East Asia over the past 2,000 years. It is recommended for those with an interest in East Asian history and culture, specifically Confucianism, and how it has adapted in modern times. The book offers a broad historical context and expert analysis for readers to deepen their understanding of this complex topic.
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Robert Geddes
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Princeton
University
Press
Fit : An Architect's Manifesto
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Why architecture matters―and how to make it matter moreFit is a book about architecture and society that seeks to fundamentally change how architects and the public think about the task of design. Distinguished architect and urbanist Robert Geddes argues that buildings, landscapes, and cities should be designed to fit: fit the purpose, fit the place, fit future possibilities. Fit replaces old paradigms, such as form follows function, and less is more, by recognizing that the relationship between architecture and society is a true dialogue―dynamic, complex, and, if carried out with knowledge and skill, richly rewarding.With a tip of the hat to John Dewey, Fit explores architecture as we experience it. Geddes starts with questions: Why do we design where we live and work? Why do we not just live in nature, or in chaos? Why does society care about architecture? Why does it really matter? Fit answers these questions through a fresh examination of the basic purposes and elements of architecture―beginning in nature, combining function and expression, and leaving a legacy of form.Lively, charming, and gently persuasive, the book shows brilliant examples of fit: from Thomas Jefferson's University of Virginia and Louis Kahn's Exeter Library to contemporary triumphs such as the Apple Store on New York's Fifth Avenue, Chicago's Millennium Park, and Seattle's Pike Place.Fit is a book for everyone, because we all live in constructions―buildings, landscapes, and, increasingly, cities. It provokes architects and planners, humanists and scientists, civic leaders and citizens to reconsider what is at stake in architecture―and why it delights us.
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James H. Tully
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Cambridge
University
Press
Public Philosophy in a New Key: Volume 2, Imperialism and Civic Freedom
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These two ambitious volumes from one of the world's most celebrated political philosophers present a new kind of political and legal theory that James Tully calls a public philosophy, and a complementary new way of thinking about active citizenship, called civic freedom. Professor Tully takes the reader step-by-step through the principal debates in political theory and the major types of political struggle today. These volumes represent a genuine landmark in political theory. In this second volume, Professor Tully studies networks and civic struggles over global or imperial relations of inequality, dependency, exploitation and environmental degradation beyond the state. The final chapter brings all of the author's resonant themes together in a new way of thinking about global and local citizenship, and of political theory in relation to it. This forms a powerful conclusion to a major intervention from a vital and distinctive voice in contemporary thought.
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Michael Thompson
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Harvard
University
Press
Life and Action : Elementary Structures of Practice and Practical Thought
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"Life and Action" could be a good read for those interested in a deep dive into practical philosophy. Michael Thompson aims to reconfigure a whole sector of philosophy by relocating crucial concepts, such as "life", back into the metaphysics of life. His work's distinctive features include a purist's approach to three interrelated concepts of life, action, and practice and the revival of philosophy by focusing on larger issues.
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William W. Fisher III
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Oxford
University
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American Legal Realism
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"American Legal Realism" is a must-read for law students and legal scholars. The book provides a collection of readings that were written between 1900 and 1940 by prominent writers on the subject, including Roscoe Pound, Karl Llewellyn, and Oliver Wendell Holmes. The authors provide historical context for each selection, making it easy to understand the various debates surrounding Legal Realism. The book’s concise biographical notes and selective bibliography add value and provide a great starting point for those interested in the subject.
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Richard van de Lagemaat
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Cambridge
University
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Theory Of Knowledge For The IB Diploma Full Colour Edition
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Recommendation: This book provides comprehensive guidance and support for IB Diploma students studying Theory of Knowledge. It follows the programme closely and helps students develop critical thinking skills necessary for success in the IB programme.
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Samuel P. Huntington, Peter L. Berger |
Oxford
University
Press
Many Globalizations - Cultural Diversity In The Contemporary World
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"Many Globalizations" is a great read for anyone interested in understanding the complex relationship between globalization and cultural diversity. The book provides unique insights into how people in different parts of the world navigate their indigenous values and cultural practices amidst globalization. The authors' detailed account of the experiences of citizens from ten countries makes the book a must-read for anyone interested in the cultural impact of globalization.
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James C. Scott
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Yale
University
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Seeing Like a State : How Certain Schemes to Improve the Human Condition Have Failed
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This book provides a fascinating analysis of how state-led planning can lead to disastrous consequences. It highlights the importance of local knowledge and bottom-up approaches to problem-solving, making it a must-read for anyone interested in the limitations of top-down planning. With a clear and accessible writing style, Seeing Like a State offers an insightful critique of government-led initiatives and their impact on society and the environment.
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Josef Albers
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Yale
University
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Interaction of Color : 50th Anniversary Edition
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Interaction of Color could be a great read for anyone interested in color theory or art education. The book provides interactive exercises and optical illusions that help readers understand complex color theory principles. Josef Albers's explanation of color relativity, intensity, temperature, and other principles are illustrated with over sixty color studies. A timeless resource, this book is an indispensable guide to mastering the art of seeing and understanding colors.
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Joseph Raz, H.L.A. Hart, Penelope Bulloch |
Oxford
University
Press
The Concept of Law - Clarendon Law Series
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The Concept of Law is an essential read for law students and anyone interested in legal philosophy. Hart's theory of law as a system of rules is a cornerstone of legal philosophy and has influenced generations of legal scholars. The postscript, written by Hart in response to his critics, provides valuable insight into the ongoing debates in the field.
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Satya P. Mohanty
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Cornell
University
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Literary Theory and the Claims of History : Postmodernism, Objectivity, Multicultural Politics
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This book is a must-read for those interested in the philosophical underpinnings of contemporary literature and culture. Mohanty masterfully deconstructs the postmodernist theory of truth and objectivity, delving into the social and political implications of such notions. He also offers a refreshing alternative view grounded in a post-positivist realist conception of objectivity. Mohanty's multicultural politics is a distinctive feature, as it sees radical moral universalism and cultural diversity as complementary-not competing-ideals.
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Hayden White, Michael S. Roth |
Johns
Hopkins
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Metahistory : Historical Imagination in Nineteenth Century Europe
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Metahistory could be a good read for history enthusiasts who are interested in exploring the deeper meaning and poetic nature of historical interpretation. Through Hayden White's argument that historical texts contain a latent linguistic element, readers will be challenged to think critically about historical explanation and interpretation. This book is a unique and fascinating exploration of the hidden messages within historical texts.
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Burton Zwiebach
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Cambridge
University
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Civility and Disobedience
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Recommendation: "Civility and Disobedience" is a must-read for those interested in political theory and philosophy. Dr. Zwiebach's critique of traditional justifications of obligation and advocacy for a broadened conception of civility presents a fresh perspective on the topic. His emphasis on the need to substitute the culture of civility for violence and barbarism is a unique and essential feature of the book that sets it apart from other works on political obligation.
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Carl E. Schorske, Stephen R. Graubard, Thomas Bender |
Princeton
University
Press
American Academic Culture in Transformation : Fifty Years, Four Disciplines
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This book offers an in-depth analysis of the evolution of American academic culture in four disciplines over the past fifty years, in political science, economics, philosophy, and literary studies. The book provides an insiders' view of the course of change in their own fields, exploring the internal dynamics of disciplinary change, and comparing the very different paths the disciplines have followed within the academy and the consequent alterations in their relations to the larger public. Recommended for academics and students looking for an insightful read on the history and evolution of academic culture.
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John Lewis Gaddis
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Oxford
University
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The United States And The End Of The Cold War - Implications, Reconsiderations, Provocations
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This book is an insightful reassessment of the Cold War, shedding new light on its ending and its aftermath. The author, John Lewis Gaddis, provides a fresh assessment of the evolution of the war and offers thoughtful essays on the history of international relations during the last half century, including espionage, morality and containment. Gaddis concludes with a consideration of the problems and forces at work in the post-Cold War world. This is a great read for anyone interested in Cold War history and its implications on the future.
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Richard Allen Gilmore
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State
University
Of
New
York
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Doing Philosophy at the Movies
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"Doing Philosophy at the Movies is a must-read for cinema lovers and philosophy enthusiasts alike. Through various cinematic masterpieces, Richard A. Gilmore explores complex philosophical ideas like redemption, catharsis and the human condition of mortality. Readers will appreciate how the author reveals the relevance of philosophy in popular culture, allowing them to gain a new appreciation for their favorite films while also deepening their understanding of philosophy."
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Jerome Bruner
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Harvard
University
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The Process of Education : Revised Edition
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"The Process of Education" could be a good read for parents or educators looking to understand the importance of early education and curriculum reform. Bruner's argument for a spiral curriculum that builds on early intuition is a unique and distinctive feature of the book. Readers may appreciate how Bruner's ideas could be put into practice to foster lifelong learning in children.
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John Lewis Gaddis
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Oxford
University
Press
The Landscape of History : How Historians Map the Past
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The Landscape of History is a concise, yet informative guide that explores the historian's craft and the importance of history in our modern world. Gaddis expertly dissects the myths and misconceptions surrounding historical research, and offers a fresh perspective that encourages readers to engage in critical thinking. Whether you're a history buff, student, or a curious reader, this book is an excellent resource that will strengthen your understanding of the past and present.
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Graham Parkes
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University
Of
Chicago
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Nietzsche and Asian Thought
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This book is recommended for readers who are interested in exploring philosophical perspectives on Nietzsche's work from cultures beyond the Anglo-American traditions. The essays by internationally renowned scholars provide valuable insights into the impact and influence of Nietzsche's ideas on Asian philosophies in India, China, and Japan. The unique feature of this book is that it highlights cross-cultural connections and cultivates new perspectives, making it a must-read for anyone interested in a diverse and global approach to philosophy.
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William Corlett
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Cornell
University
Press
Class Action : Reading Labor, Theory and Value
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This book offers a unique perspective on labor theory by incorporating the works of Jacques Lacan, Gilles Deleuze, Felix Guattari, and Jacques Derrida. It challenges traditional Marxist ideas, advocates for direct action, and proposes strategies for organizing workers who are often overlooked by mainstream labor movements. Class Action is ideal for readers interested in anti-capitalist struggle, labor organizing, and social justice issues.
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James C. Scott
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Princeton
University
Press
Two Cheers for Anarchism : Six Easy Pieces on Autonomy, Dignity, and Meaningful Work and Play
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Two Cheers for Anarchism could be a good read for someone looking to challenge traditional structures of hierarchy. Scott offers a unique perspective on everyday social and political interactions that inspire readers to consider constructive anarchism. The book celebrates the ingenuity and judgement of individuals exercising their creative and moral capacities. Readers will enjoy relatable anecdotes and examples that touch on a wide range of subjects, including globalization, assembly-line production, and historical explanation.
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Pauline M. Vaillancourt Rosenau
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Princeton
University
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Post-Modernism and the Social Sciences : Insights, Inroads, and Intrusions
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This book would be an excellent read for anyone interested in the evolution of social sciences and the influence of post-modernism. Rosenau offers a clear and concise explanation of post-modern concepts that can be difficult to understand. The book critiques the challenging truths of modern science, traditional hierarchical decision-making structures, puts emphasis on the importance of local, primitive cultures and encourages to new, alternative political, social, and cultural projects.
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James Fulcher, John P. Scott |
Oxford
University
Press
Sociology
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Sociology could be a good read for students interested in exploring different forms of social inequality, cultural diversity, and the processes contributing to social change. The book offers a thorough and in-depth exploration of these topics, backed by sociological research, and the concept of sociological imagination is addressed to help students approach sociological problems critically. The book also includes case studies and multiple-choice quiz questions that make it an effective tool for students to diagnose and explain sociological concepts.
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Bob Tricker
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Oxford
University
Press
Corporate Governance : Principles, Policies and Practices
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This book is an excellent guide for MBA and Master's students who want to delve deeper into the world of corporate governance. It provides a comprehensive analysis of different models and theories of corporate governance along with practical case studies that enrich the reader's experience. The book is authored by Bob Tricker who coined the phrase 'corporate governance' and therefore, contains insights gained from his 30 years of experience in studying governance issues. Additionally, the online resource center provides self-assessment exercises and MP3 files of interviews with board members and experts in the field, which makes this book a great choice for anyone who wants to dive deeper into corporate governance.
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Willard R. Trask, Erich Auerbach, Edward W. Said |
Princeton
University
Press
Mimesis: The Representation of Reality in Western Literature
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Mimesis is an essential read for anyone interested in literary criticism and the evolution of Western literature. Auerbach's analysis is incredibly detailed and insightful, and his arguments are supported by illuminating readings of key passages from his primary texts. He also refutes narrow forms of nationalism or chauvinism in an impassioned manner. The new expanded edition includes an introduction by Edward Said and an essay by Auerbach that responds to his critics. Overall, the book is an eloquent analysis of how reality is represented, making it a must-read for all literature enthusiasts.
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Quansheng Zhao
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Oxford
University
Press
Interpreting Chinese Foreign Policy - The Micro-Macro Linkage Approach
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This book is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the complexities and constraints that shape Chinese foreign policy. Quansheng Zhao's micro-macro linkage approach offers a unique lens through which to analyze the underlying processes, situations, and structures of Chinese foreign policy, providing invaluable insight for scholars, policymakers, and anyone seeking to understand China's role in the international community. The book also provides a comprehensive overview of the key trends shaping modern Chinese foreign policy, including modernization, nationalism, and regionalism.
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John Rawls
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Belknap
Press:
An
Imprint
Of
Harvard
University
Press
A Theory of Justice : Original Edition
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A must-read for scholars of political theory. Rawls's theory of "justice as fairness" is a powerful alternative to utilitarianism, advocating for the inviolability of basic rights and liberties of citizens. This original edition, though not the definitive statement of Rawls's view, is still widely referenced and a must-read for serious students of Rawls's work.
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Sara Ahmed
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Duke
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Living a Feminist Life
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Recommended for those seeking practical feminist tools. The book explores how feminist theory is generated, and provides insightful commentary on the figure of the feminist killjoy. Ahmed also suggests inventive solutions for surviving experiences of racism and sexism, in the form of a "killjoy survival kit" and "killjoy manifesto." It is a great read for those seeking practical tools for living a feminist life.
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Helena Alvair Garcia, Álvaro Santos, David M. Trubek |
Cambridge
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Law And The New Developmental State - The Brazilian Experience In Latin American Context
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This book is a must-read for those interested in Latin American development policies. It offers a unique perspective on the emergence of a new developmental state in Brazil, which focuses on reducing inequality, promoting innovation, and using public-private partnerships to enhance the role of the state in economic development. Through insightful case studies, it introduces readers to the new roles of legal institutions in shaping innovative poverty-relief programs and trade policies. Overall, this book provides a comprehensive and nuanced analysis of the Brazilian experience and its significance for the role of law in development today.
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Nigel Foster
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Oxford
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Blackstone's EU Treaties And Legislation 2010-2011
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A valuable resource for law students' exams.
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Shai Dothan
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Cambridge
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Reputation And Judicial Tactics - A Theory Of National And International Courts
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This book is recommended for those who want to understand the strategies used by national and international courts to ensure compliance with their judgments. It is a unique examination of how courts can improve their reputations and maximize their effectiveness. It provides valuable insights into the legal tactics used by courts and offers a comprehensive overview of the judicial process. Overall, readers will gain a better understanding of how courts function and the role they play in ensuring the rule of law.
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Gareth Davies, Giorgio Monti, Damian Chalmers |
Cambridge
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European Union Law - Cases And Materials
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European Union Law - Cases And Materials is a comprehensive and engaging textbook suitable for law students. It covers the evolution, enactment, interpretation, and application of EU law, including its relationship with national law, governance, and external relations. The book is written in an easily understandable style and contains extracts from various sources to illustrate key concepts. Additionally, it has detailed chapter introductions and further reading sections to assist students. This book is an essential resource for any law student studying EU law.
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John G. Stackhouse Jr.
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Oxford
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Need To Know - Vocation As The Heart Of Christian Epistemology
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"Need to Know" is a valuable read for serious Christians seeking guidance in making everyday decisions of all kinds. The book presents a clear and comprehensive model for Christian thinking grounded in both theological tradition and a wide range of influential thinkers from history. At the heart of the book is the concept of vocation, which Stackhouse uses to argue that God will provide the knowledge needed for Christians to successfully accomplish their goals in the world.
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Joseph J. Schwab, Neil J. Wilkof, Ian Westbury |
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Science, Curriculum, and Liberal Education : Selected Essays
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This collection of essays by Joseph Schwab is an essential read for educators interested in developing a well-rounded, liberal education. Schwab's experience in curriculum reform and his understanding of science and philosophy make for a thought-provoking discussion on the role of science in education and developing a curriculum. Readers will appreciate Schwab's insights and ability to challenge traditional views of liberal education.
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Eduardo Mendieta, Richard Rorty |
Stanford
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Take Care of Freedom and Truth Will Take Care of Itself : Interviews with Richard Rorty
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This book could be a good read for those interested in understanding the relevance of philosophy in American political and public life. It provides candid insights into Richard Rorty's political beliefs and his engagement in labor and union traditions in the country. Users would appreciate the colloquial language used throughout the interviews, making it a compelling and accessible read for anyone seeking to engage in social and political commentary.
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William Clare Roberts
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Princeton
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Marx's Inferno : The Political Theory of Capital
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Marx's Inferno could be a good read for individuals interested in political theory, socialism, and workers' movement. The book offers a unique perspective on Karl Marx's Capital and examines the motives and aims of the workers' movement. It cleverly engages the reader in socialist debates about the nature of commerce, the experience of labor, the power of bosses and managers, and the possibilities of political organization. If you want to understand how Marx revised republican ideas of freedom in response to the rise of capitalism and how they speak to ever-renewed concerns about political life in today's world, then this book is for you.
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David Lyons
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Cambridge
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Ethics and the Rule of Law
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This book is recommended for individuals interested in understanding the inherently complex relationship between law and morality, particularly from a philosophical perspective. David Lyons provides a clear and concise guide to the fundamentals of legal philosophy, which allows for a better understanding of the more practical applications of the law. The book is accessible to those without a background in law or philosophy and can serve as a useful textbook for introductory courses.
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W.J. Thomas Mitchell
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University
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Chicago
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Picture Theory : Essays on Verbal and Visual Representation
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This book delves into the complexities of visual representation and its impact on culture, consciousness, and politics. With a focus on movies like Spike Lee's "Do the Right Thing" and Oliver Stone's "JFK," the author examines how images can provoke public debate or fuel political violence, making it an essential read for those interested in media and cultural studies. The book proposes a "picture theory" that offers a new perspective on the interplay between the visual and the readable, providing valuable insights into the unique power of images.
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Paul Guyer, Immanuel Kant, Allen W. Wood |
Cambridge
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Critique of Pure Reason
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This book would be a good read for philosophy students or anyone interested in delving into the complexities of Kantian philosophy. The extensive editorial apparatus provides helpful guidance for readers, and the translation accurately captures the nuances of the original text. The book's most unique feature is how it presents Kant's ideas in a clear and direct manner, making it accessible to both new readers and scholars.