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This close examination of Kant's writings shows him to be both a conservative partisan of the international status quo of sovereign states and yet also the inspiration for radical, global reform for democracy and universal rights. The focus on Kant's concept of justice provides insight into the contemporary evolution of liberal internationalism, connecting Kant's legacy to the post-Cold War policy agenda and the moral dilemmas that currently c...

(From the Preface) The Jackson Heritage Association is proud to offer this book as a sampling of the history of Jackson, the surrounding area, and the families that have had a part in making this county such a great place to live...Many more volumes could be written on the history of the towns, government, roads, and buildings of Cape Girardeau County, however, we wish to emphasize that this book is by, about, and for, the families of the area.

Diese Studie ist einem der zentralen theo-politischen Begriffe des hebräischen Jeremiabuches gewidmet: Ägypten. Nach einleitenden Ausführungen über die geschichtlichen Beziehungen Ägyptens zu Juda im 7./6. Jahrhundert v. Chr. und über Syntax und Semantik des Terminus analysiert und interpretiert sie alle relevanten Perikopen mit den Methoden der synchronen Textauslegung. Sie zeigt, wie Ägypten als Land des Exodus, als Bundespartner Judas und a...

This study is the first to assemble the evidence for the existence of sorcerors in the ancient world, it also addresses the question of their identity and social origins. The resulting investigation takes us to the underside of Greek and Roman society, into a world of wandering holy men and women, conjurors and wonder-workers, and into the lives of prostitutes, procuresses, charioteers and theatrical performers.This fascinating reconstruction ...

Ernst Jünger - so die These dieser Arbeit - ist es während des Ersten Weltkrieges gelungen, psychische Überlebensstrategien zu entwickeln, die es ihm ermöglichten, das Kriegsgeschehen für lange Zeit als persönlichkeitsfördernd und identitätsstiftend zu erfahren bzw. zu interpretieren. Je länger der Alptraum Krieg jedoch dauerte, desto schwerer wurde die psychische Abwehr der realen, menschenzerstörenden Inhalte des Krieges. Wie Jünger in der N...

Science is no quiet life. Imagination, creativity, ambition, and conflict are as vital and abundant in science as in artistic endeavors. In this collection of essays, the Nobel Prize-winning protein chemist Max Perutz writes about the pursuit of scientific knowledge, which he sees as an enterprise providing not just new facts but cause for reflection and revelation, as in a poem or painting. Max Perutz's essays explore a remarkable range of sc...

This timely and thought-provoking book explores how social and family change are colouring the experience of childhood.

Roy's approach allows him to integrate his understanding of Taiwan's domestic politics with its foreign affairs - particularly the relations with mainland China. He reveals how the interplay between political forces within and the influence of foreign countries from without has shaped Taiwan. His is intended as a balanced account and incorporates up-to-date coverage and presents many indigenous voices. The text illuminates the origins of the i...

Der Band versammelt Beiträge zu vielfältigen Erscheinungsformen von Öffentlichkeit in Gesellschaften sowjetischen Typs. Die Tragfähigkeit eines flexiblen Öffentlichkeitsbegriffs wird anhand von Einzelstudien zur Sowjetunion, zu den ostmitteleuropäischen Staaten und zu China erprobt. Es ergibt sich ein heterogenes und vielschichtiges Bild der Ausprägungen und Entwicklungen verschiedener Sphären von Öffentlichkeit. Deutlich wird, daß eine ledigl...

This close examination of Kant's writings shows him to be both a conservative partisan of the international status quo of sovereign states and yet also the inspiration for radical, global reform for democracy and universal rights. The focus on Kant's concept of justice provides insight into the contemporary evolution of liberal internationalism, connecting Kant's legacy to the post-Cold War policy agenda and the moral dilemmas that currently c...

Bringing together material from the areas of documentary, fandom and animation, Movie Music, the Film Reader comprises an important first collection of writings about film music. It is divided into four sections, each with an introduction by the editor. Essays in The Meanings of the Score look at instrumental scores, their production and reception, and questions the onscreen power of the nineteenth century classical genre. The Place of the Son...

Designed for distribution to patients, this concise guide provides basic information about chronic depression and a clear introduction to CBASP (Cognitive Behavioral Analysis System of Psychotherapy). Several case examples are included to help the patient understand what the CBASP techniques are, how they work, and what to expect from treatment in terms of outcome goals. Written in a hopeful, empathic tone, the manual provides needed support t...

An up-to-the-minute briefing on the entire semiconductor industry Technology, applications, and markets-explained in English Explains today's state-of-the-art silicon design and manufacturing techniques Contains expert insights from one of the industry's leading analysts and editorsThe Essential Guide to Semiconductors is a complete professional's guide to the business andtechnology of semiconductor design and manufacturing. Leading semiconduc...

This is the seventh volume of the "Uyun al-akhbar", the most complete extant text by an Ismaili author on the history of the Ismaili community from its origins up to Idris 'Imad al-Din's own time in the 15th century. This volume includes a summary English translation.

Applying an invaluable sensemaking framework to organizational change and combining the theory and practice of implementing change, this book represents an instructive and informative view on change in business. Its strength lies in two key areas: the discussion and explanation of a strategic sensemaking approach, for helping managers, management educators and students to understand organizational change a longitudinal study of a major company...

Informed by theoretical, research and practice considerations, "Working with Interpreters in Mental Health" helps practitioners develop better ways of helping clients who need an interpreter. Combining contributions from a number of different disciplines, this book discusses interpreters in medical consultations, issues of language provision in health care services, the application of theoretical frameworks to the work with interpreters, and t...

Based on practice experience in both the UK and the US, "Gender and Groupwork" brings together the best of groupwork knowledge, skills and values in a true transatlantic partnership. Often moving, and always engrossing, these accounts encompass groups for older women and those facing inequalities in health care. The book also describes innovative work with homeless people, caregivers, lesbian and gay youth, and particularly domestic violence, ...

Housing in the European Countryside provides an overview of the housing pressures and policy challenges facing Europe, while highlighting critical differences. By drawing on contemporary research work of leading authors in the fields of housing studies, rural geography and planning, the book provides an introduction to housing issues across the European countryside for those who have hitherto been unexposed to such concerns, and who wish to ga...

This unique book, based around a fictional city, sets out a perspective on inclusion which can be used as a framework for the assessment of policy and practice in education. Using a series of case studies sampling different aspects of inclusion and exclusion, the book examines the concepts of curricula, cultures and communities.

This unique book, based around a fictional city, sets out a perspective on inclusion which can be used as a framework for the assessment of policy and practice in education. Using a series of case studies sampling different aspects of inclusion and exclusion, the book examines the concepts of curricula, cultures and communities.