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Like no other philosopher of this century, the late Yves R. Simon grappled with philosophical issues that still carry weight today. This collection of his essays explores an impressive range of genuinely foundational topics of philosophical inquiry. These essays discuss, among other topics, the relationship between faith and reason, the nature of sensation, and the various meanings of work. SimonOs significant contribution to philosophy throug...

This book, and its companion, Technology, Competitiveness and the State, examine and evaluate Malaysian industrialization in terms of its experience of and prospects for industrial technology development. The focus is on the development of Malaysia's technological-industrial base from a sector and firm-specific perspective, including the role of foreign multinationals in this process. Industrial Technology Development in Malaysia, provides a v...

This text offers a comprehensive picture of women in Wales from the mid-1970s to the late 1990s, taking into account differences between women such as rural/urban variation, ethnic origin and the Welsh language, as well as differences between men and women.

John 1:1 as Prooftext provides a careful analysis to answer the question of whether this verse supports the doctrine of the trinity. Garrett C. Kenney examines the subtleties of many interpretive problems, balancing arguments on both sides of the debate in order to provide a sound foundation for further investigation and dialogue. He thoroughly explains and applies methods of textual, lexical, grammatical, and translation criticism to the inte...

Tradition and Innovation presents the debates and discussions of a new professional association dedicated to the development of core curricula and the use of core texts. The book outlines the wide variety of core curricula in use in institutions of higher learning throughout North America. It highlights the chief issues in undergraduate, core liberal arts education: rationales and principles for core curricula, varieties of curricular arrangem...

Artists and Attic sees the relationship between architecture and literature as a concrete reflection of nineteenth century ideology creating an iconic picture of women's position in society and literature during that period. In the Victorian house, the attic is hidden and neglected, yet to a woman artist, it is a space of her own to produce a text of her own. The author presents the neglected attic as related to the neglected woman and the lim...

This volume presents original writings and interviews with prominent thinkers on the front lines of an international intellectual effort to reconsider the fundamental terms of modernity and promote a philosophical design that reconsiders the significance of modernity itself.

Examines how different kinds of animals have been depicted in works of art from different time periods and places.

The first volume of The Black Worker in the 21st Century, the Joint Center's signature series on economic policy issues, Job Creation Prospects and Strategies looks at the current demand for African American labor and strategies policy makers can use to increase that demand in the future. The contributing authors in this multi-author volume draw on both national statistics and original research to examine this issue. University Press of Americ...

Astronomy is one of the oldest sciences, and one which has repeatedly led to fundamental changes in our view of the world. This book covers the history of our study of the cosmos from prehistory to a survey of modern astronomy and astrophysics. This is an essential text for students of the history of science and for students of astronomy who require a historical background to their studies. 35 line diagrams. 17 photos.

Subtitled )The Future Of China: What It Means For Business, The Economy, And The Global Order(.

In the aftermath of the Great War, multilateral disarmament was placed at the top of the international agenda by the Treaty of Versailles and the Covenant of the League of Nations. This book analyzes the naval, air and land disarmament policies of successive British governments from 1919 to 1934, articulating their dilemma either to fulfil their obligations or to avoid them. Daring and controversial, the present study challenges the hitherto a...

Kant's "The Critique of Pure Reason" is arguably the single most important philosophical work in Western philosophy. It is also one of the most difficult philosophical texts to study. This clear, straightforward guide to the "Critique" recasts Kant's thought in more familiar language, avoiding the technicalities that plague other secondary sources on Kant. Sebastian Gardner examines Kant's thought by contrasting two interpretive traditions--th...

Currently there is substantial exchange and communication between academic communities around the world as researchers endeavour to discover why so many children 'fail' at a subject that society deems crucial for future economic survival. This book charts current thinking and trends in teacher education around the world, and looks critically at the inservice education of maths teachers. The contributors explore the processes, practices and iss...

Frontmatter -- Vorwort -- Inhaltsverzeichnis -- Ausgewählte Literatur -- I. Einführung -- II. Lautlehre -- III. Formenlehre -- IV. Textbeispiele -- V. Anhang: kleinere Denkmäler -- VI. Wörterverzeichnis

Thirteenth Century England VII: Proceedings of the Durham Conference, 1997".

The mayor of Indianapolis offers a hopeful glimpse of the city of the future--a city where less bureaucracy means lower costs, safer streets, and better services.

Written in the psychedelic era, Turn On, Tune In, Drop Out is Timothy Leary at his best, beckoning with humor and irreverence, a vision of individual empowerment, personal responsibility, and spiritual awakening. Includes: o Start Your Own Religion o Education as an Addictive Process o Soul Session o Buddha as Drop-Out Mad Virgin of Psychedelia God's Secret Agent o Homage to Huxley o The Awe-Ful See-Er o The Molecular Revolution o MIT is TIM B...

This direct, interactive approach to art - and to the world - promotes self-exploration, self-discovery, and self-expression. The books introduce basic artistic concepts, styles, and techniques, and are loads of fun. For children who want to know more about the artists whose works appear in each book, biographies are provided at the end, along with suggestions for further reading and an international list of museums where each artist's works c...

(Boosey & Hawkes Scores/Books). Contains the full orchestra scores to both works. Oedipus Rex: revised edition 1948. Symphony of Psalms: revised edition 1948.