Politics & Social Sciences

His is a journey marked by the questioning of experience itself, until what is reached is sovereign laughter, non-knowledge, and a Presence in no way distin...

In April 1994 Up To A Million People Were Slaughtered In Rwanda During A Murderous Campaign Of Horrifying Efficiency. The Ferocity Of The Killing And The Cr...

Perception is our key to the world.\It plays at least three different roles in our lives. It justifies beliefs and provides us with knowledge of our environ...

As its title suggests, Philosophy: Mirrors of Human Nature introduces the subject of philosophy by providing an historical survey of the most significant t...

The goal in an interrogation, or in any situation where a person with information might be uncooperative, is to effect a transition in willingness ethically...

Invitation To Peace Studies Is The First Textbook In The Field To Emphasize 21st-century Research And Controversies And To Encourage The More Frequent Use O...

This Is The First Comprehensive History Of The Pietistic Movement That Shaped Modern Judaism. The Book's Unique Blend Of Intellectual, Religious, And Social...

James V. Schall. Includes Index. Bibliography: P. 241-249.Categories: Politics & Social SciencesPolitics & Government

In 2009, The National Academy Of Sciences (nas) Authored The Report Strengthening Forensic Science In The United States: A Path Forward. In It, The Committe...

Intercultural Communication: Globalization and Social Justice introduces students to the study of communication among cultures within the broader context of...

The State of the Union is no ordinary speech on at least two accounts: it is a fundamental statement of how a president approaches current policy debates, a...

This is the first introductory textbook of its kind devoted to philosophy of psychiatry, offering a thorough and accessible investigation of the conceptual ...

Irwin Traces The Development Of The Stories Within Stories From Prehistoric India And Pharaonic Egypt To Modern Times, Explores Translations, Additions, Imi...

this Richly Detailed Biography Captures Both The Personal Life And The Scientific Career Of Isaac Newton.Categories: Engineering & Transportation Engine...

Providing both a historical and contemporary perspective on presidential powers, The Powers of the Presidency guides readers through the presidency as a co...

All investigators funded by the National Institutes of Health are now required to receive training about the ethics of clinical research. Based on a course...

Some of the chief goals of science - understanding, explanation, prediction, and application in new technologies - can only be conducted with any purpose if...

Beginning with a focus on the ethical foundations of caregiving in health and expanding towards problems of ethics and justice implicated in a range of issu...

This popular introductory text provides a unique diversity of teaching tools for instructors who prefer a synoptic approach. The text is visually appealing ...

During the 1980s, capitalism triumphantly secured its global reach, anti-communist ideologies hammered home socialism's inherent failure, the New Left incre...

For readers of The Glass Castle and Wild, a stunning new memoir about family, loss and the struggle for a better future #1 International Bestseller Tara We...

this Is A Comprehensive Text, Providing An Introduction To Current Knowledge About Various Types Of Violence Against Children. The Author Deals With Sexua...

“A gift of love to others who are seeking solace.” —Olivia Newton-John On the morning of May 11, 2015, Erin Davis, one of Canada’s most beloved rad...

Dance Makes Its Unique Contribution To Society And Culture By Virtue Of Its Form And Expression; At The Same Time It Is Intimately Bound Up With The Element...

Understanding Contemporary Society: Theories of the Present is a comprehensive textbook to guide students through the complexities of social theory today. ...

Written in clear, accessible, upbeat language, "Public Speaking Made Easy" takes the dread out of public speaking by offering practical information and conc...

Guided by a literal reading of the prophetic sections of the Bible, Christian Zionists are convinced that the world is hurtling toward a final Battle of A...

Examining both sides of the German-Newfoundland/Labrador experience, this work explores the colony's hidden multicultural history. From first recorded conta...

What Sort Of Minds Do Animals Have? Do They Have Feelings, Desires, Or Beliefs? Are They Capable Of Self-awareness, Language, Or Autonomy? Do Animals Have M...

The late Alice Kane was born in Ireland in 1908. Moving with her parents to Canada in 1921, she was educated in New Brunswick and at McGill University in Mo...

The 2nd edition of Global Politics: A New Introduction continues to provide a completely original way of teaching and learning about world politics. The bo...

In this fresh and powerfully argued book, Mark Bernstein identifies the qualities that make an entity deserving of moral consideration. It is frequently a...

Ethnicity and Race: Making Identities in a Changing World, Second Edition, crafts a compelling, even-handed account of the power and persistence of ethnic...

Foundations of Moral Philosophy: Readings in Metaethics is a comprehensive collection of fifty-six contemporary readings and historical sources on major iss...

Angela Ki Che Leung's meticulous study begins with the classical annals of the imperial era, which contain the first descriptions of a feared and stigmatize...

This text is designed for students who wish to explore in depth questions about how on earth we ought to live e.g., how we can behave responsibly toward non...

Cover creased, gift inscription, some marking to page edges. Shipped from the U.K. All orders received before 3pm sent that weekday.Categories: Politics &am...

"Social Work Practice: Problem Solving and Beyond" presents a view of social work that incorporates, not without criticism, problem solving as foundational ...

Based On The Spanish Text D Of 1594, Sancti Ignatii De Loyola Constitutiones Societatis Jesu. Basis For The English Text Of The Constitutions Is The Transla...

In the frenzied final years of the Weimar Republic, amid economic collapse and mourning political catastrophe, Walter Benjamin emerged as the most original...

Greek Philosophers of the Hellenistic Age examines an important but frequently neglected group of philosophers writing after Aristotle between the third and...

Book by Babbie, Earl R.Categories: Politics & Social Sciences Social SciencesResearch

"How to comfort? How to help?" are questions often asked by persons providing care to individuals suffering from dementia. According to Hoffman and Platt-...

This is a uniquely Canadian text that reflects Canadian values and experiences. It introduces the fundamentals of sound social work practice in the context ...

This Book Explores The Promises And Limitations Of Holding Individuals Accountable For Violations Of International Human Rights And Humanitarian Law. It Ana...

In this biography, Anka Muhlstein presents the fascinating life of Russian Historian Astolphe de Custine, one of the first members of French society to liv...

In For Love of Matter Freya Mathews challenges basic assumptions of Western science, modern philosophy, and environmental philosophy, arguing that the envir...

“Jessica Spector has compiled the most challenging and thorough volume yet on philosophic themes surrounding the vexed questions of pornography and prosti...