Examines decadence in our language, especially that language which leads to dehumanization and degradation of human beings. Powerful illustrations may be found in the fact that, for instance, Hitler's "Final Solution" appeared "reasonable" once the Jews were successfully labelled by the Nazis as sub-humans, "parasites, " "vermin, " or "bacilli." So, too, the subjugation of the American Indian was "defensible" since they were defined as "barbar...
?The book discusses kidnapping and hostage-taking, the personal safety of executives and employees and steps that can be taken to prevent terrorist incidents and minimize the damage when they do occur. Managing Terrorism isn't exactly light reading.... It delves deeply into the political and economic forces affecting terrorism, and the writing, for the most part, leaves the reader with some work to do. ... When it comes to dealing specifically...
Each module chapter contains a review of the most important material from previous chapters. Each unit provides a clear, nonstatistical explanation of any symbols appearing in the formulas for that chapter. Each chapter reviewing hypothesis-testing procedures contains its own distribution tables. Other special features include: an illustrative excercise reviewed with each statistical technique introduced, review questions included in each chap...
?Saltman argues that Bakunin provides a coherent and relevant political philosophy. His book aims at a systematic reconstruction of Bakunin's social theory with an eye to showing that supposed inconsistencies are merely apparent. Saltman does succeed in showing that Bakunin has often been misunderstood. ... Saltman's book provides an introduction to Bakunin's thought accessible to upper-division undergraduates.?-Choice
Images of living well of happiness, satisfaction, fulfillment, personal well-being) are the heart of this book. Drawn from classical and contemporary authors of both Eastern and Western traditions, they are organized around prominent motifs of the good life:
?In this important work Professor Donald Franklin Joyce surveys the development of black book publishing in the United States from 1817 through 1981, and black publishing in the nineteenth century is presented in the light of emerging black institutions. ... Through extensive research in primary and secondary resources, Professor Joyce has written a much-needed book, one that will surely be a significant contribution to history.?-Journal of So...
Reprinted from the 1965 Abingdon Press edition, this historical study traces the changes that have taken place in Wesleyan theology in America. Focuses on three representative theologians: Richard Watson, John Miley and Albert Knudson, and three central themes of revelation, sin, and grace. Of interest to ministers, theologians and seminary students.
