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Essays in Naval History, from Medieval to Modern (Variorum Collected Studies)
by N.A.M. RodgerThe articles collected here (two appearing for the first time in English) cover a number of topics central to naval history and illustrate the author's contention that this is not only, or even chiefly, a distinct area of special study, but rather a central theme running through the history of England, and of the whole British Isles. Though the subjects and the styles vary a good deal, the studies are linked by a common approach and some common ideas. Hence many examine ways in which naval history has formed a key element in such subjects as intellectual, religious, administrative or medical history and explored the nature and meaning of sea power as a theme. At the same time naval history is a technical subject, which demands a willingness to understand warships - the most complex artefacts - and the structure of large and complex organisations. Detailed evidence about ships and weapons can build large conclusions, for example about late Anglo-Saxon government and military organisation, or about the nature of warfare at sea in the Renaissance era. While mostly written from the British point of view, several essays explicitly survey naval developments over a range of countries, and even the most narrowly focused are at least implicitly aware of the wider world of war at sea.
Essays in Our Changing Order
by Thorstein VeblenEssays in Our Changing Order is the ninth volume in the collected works of America's pre-eminent social scientist. Each volume has a new opening essay, in this case, a comprehensive review of Veblen's works by Scott Bowman that stands by itself as a premier statement. Using an innovative framework, Bowman sees Veblen as concerned with three unifying themes: the dynamic interrelationships between instinct, habits of thought, environment, and social change in human evolution; the essential contradiction between business and industry sustained by the instinctual dominance of pecuniary exploit over workmanlike efficiency; and the role of ideological and animistic thinking in human affairs.This volume of Veblen's most important studies, published posthumously in 1936, illustrates and embellishes the themes Bowman outlines in a variety of ways, and is remarkable for its contemporanity and literary freshness. Veblen's editor, Leon Ardzrooni, divides the work into three major segments: essays on economics, including the history of the field; miscellaneous papers, which nearly all come to rest on matters of religion and philosophy; and what Ardzrooni calls war essays, which again reveal a very worldly and wise observer of current events and critic of national policies. What is so astonishing is the timeliness of these seemingly time bound concerns: whether dealing with the condition of women, the intellectual contributions of Jews, farm labor and unions, or the meaning of the Bolshevik Revolution, Veblen confronts us with insights into still-unfinished business.
Essays in Our Changing Order: A Posthumous Collection Of Papers From Periodicals (Reprints Of Economic Classics Ser.)
by Thorstein VeblenEssays in Our Changing Order is the ninth volume in the collected works of America's pre-eminent social scientist. Each volume has a new opening essay, in this case, a comprehensive review of Veblen's works by Scott Bowman that stands by itself as a premier statement. Using an innovative framework, Bowman sees Veblen as concerned with three unifying themes: the dynamic interrelationships between instinct, habits of thought, environment, and social change in human evolution; the essential contradiction between business and industry sustained by the instinctual dominance of pecuniary exploit over workmanlike efficiency; and the role of ideological and animistic thinking in human affairs.This volume of Veblen's most important studies, published posthumously in 1936, illustrates and embellishes the themes Bowman outlines in a variety of ways, and is remarkable for its contemporanity and literary freshness. Veblen's editor, Leon Ardzrooni, divides the work into three major segments: essays on economics, including the history of the field; miscellaneous papers, which nearly all come to rest on matters of religion and philosophy; and what Ardzrooni calls war essays, which again reveal a very worldly and wise observer of current events and critic of national policies. What is so astonishing is the timeliness of these seemingly time bound concerns: whether dealing with the condition of women, the intellectual contributions of Jews, farm labor and unions, or the meaning of the Bolshevik Revolution, Veblen confronts us with insights into still-unfinished business.
Essays in Persuasion
by J. KeynesThis reissue of the authoritative Royal Economic Society edition of Essays in Persuasion features a new introduction by Donald Moggridge, which discusses the significance of this definitive work. The essays in this volume show Keynes' attempts to influence the course of events by public persuasion over the period of 1919-40.
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by John Maynard KeynesThis reissue of the authoritative Royal Economic Society edition of Essays in Persuasion features a new introduction by Donald Moggridge, which discusses the significance of this definitive work. The essays in this volume show Keynes' attempts to influence the course of events by public persuasion over the period of 1919-40.
Essays in Philosophical Synthesis
by Nicholas RescherThis book presents a series of coordinated studies that explain and illustrate how philosophy must be developed systematically with its problems and topics bound together by links of reciprocal interconnection.The book consists of two parts: The first part consists of a series of case studies which illustrate how philosophical issues do not remain in neatly separated compartments but reach out in interrelationship with one another. The second part analyzes the principle resources of philosophical methodology and shows in detail how and why they can only be implemented in a systemically interrelated manner. Overall, the book demonstrates and illustrates the systemic and holistic nature of philosophical inquiry.
Essays in Social Value Theory: A Neoinstitutionalist Contribution
by Marc R. ToolThis is a collection of Marc Tool's essays on instituitional econonics, written over the 1980s.
Essays in Social Value Theory: A Neoinstitutionalist Contribution
by Marc R. ToolThis is a collection of Marc Tool's essays on instituitional econonics, written over the 1980s.
Essays in the History of Early American Law (Published by the Omohundro Institute of Early American History and Culture and the University of North Carolina Press)
by David H. FlahertyThis collection of outstanding essays in the history of early American law is designed to meet the demand for a basic introduction to the literature of colonial and early United States law. Eighteen essays from historical and legal journals by outstanding authorities explore the major themes in American legal history from colonial beginnings to the early nineteenth century.Originally published in 1969.A UNC Press Enduring Edition -- UNC Press Enduring Editions use the latest in digital technology to make available again books from our distinguished backlist that were previously out of print. These editions are published unaltered from the original, and are presented in affordable paperback formats, bringing readers both historical and cultural value.
Essays in the History of Heterodox Political Economy
by Warren J. SamuelsA collection of articles on topics and individuals within the history of heterodox economic thought, approached from a heterodox perspective. The individuals whose work is singled out include Edward Bellamy, Thorstein Veblen, Edwin E. Witte, Robert Lee Hale and Joan Robinson.
Essays in the History of Irish Education
by Brendan WalshThis book provides a complete overview of the development of education in Ireland including the complex issue of how religion can coexist with education and how a national identity can be aided through Irish language teaching. It also offers a comprehensive exploration of the development, issues, challenges and future of education in Ireland within the context of historical studies.
Essays in the History of Mainstream Political Economy
by Warren J. SamuelsThis book is a collection of articles on schools, individuals and topics within the mainstream of the history of economic thought. The principal schools are the Physiocrats and the English Classical Economists. The principal individuals are Francois Quesnay, Adam Smith, Thomas Malthus, Francis Y. Edgeworth, Friedrich von Wieser, Frank W. Taussig, and William H. Hutt. The principal topics include the economic role of government, power, the psychology of economics, and the early history of macroeconomics.
Essays nach Auschwitz: Ein Seminar 40 Jahre nach Adornos Radiovortrag. Norbert H. Weber zum 65. Geburtstag (Reihe Geschichtswissenschaft)
by Hanns F. RathenowMügeln, August 2007. Eine Gruppe indischer Einwohner des kleinen sächsischen Ortes wird während eines Dorffestes Opfer einer fremdenfeindlich motivierten Hetzjagd zahlreicher junger Männer.Rechtsextremistische Übergriffe wie diese haben in Deutschland auch mehr als 60 Jahre nach dem Ende des Zweiten Weltkriegs Konjunktur. Erschreckenderweise gleichen sich die Bilder: „Schaulustige sahen tatenlos zu“, schreibt der Tagesspiegel vom 21.08.2007. Was haben (Un)Beteiligte von heute aus den Verbrechen der nationalsozialistischen Gewaltherrschaft gelernt, wenn ihr Handeln bestimmt wird durch hinsehendes Wegschauen? Ein Problem der historisch-politischen Bildung der Schule, der Lehrerbildung?In ihren „Essays nach Auschwitz“ reflektieren junge Pädagogik-Studierende ihre Eindrücke während und nach einer Exkursion in die Gedenkstätte Auschwitz 60 Jahre nach der Befreiung des Konzentrationslagers, vorbereitet in einem Seminar an der Technischen Universität Berlin. Als Angehörige der Dritten Generation nehmen sie für sich in Anspruch, nach der verdrängenden Ersten Generation und der aufbegehrenden, protestierenden und bohrend nachfragenden Zweiten Generation eine eher rational ergründende Rolle bei der Frage nach der Schuld einzunehmen. Dabei entwickeln sie einen ethischen Rigorismus, der in akademisch geschliffenen Auseinandersetzungen nicht eben häufig ist, aber letztlich für das studentische Engagement im Sinne der Thesen Adornos in seinem Rundfunkvortrag „Erziehung nach Auschwitz“ (1966) spricht. Und sie schließen sich von Weizsäckers Credo 40 Jahre nach Kriegsende an, wenn er feststellt:„Bei uns ist eine neue Generation in die politische Verantwortung hereingewachsen. Die Jungen sind nicht verantwortlich für das, was damals geschah. Aber sie sind verantwortlich für das, was in der Geschichte daraus wird.“
The Essays of Erich Neumann, Volume 1: Art and the Creative Unconscious (Works by Erich Neumann #23)
by Erich NeumannFour essays on the psychological aspects of art. A study of Leonardo treats the work of art, and art itself, not as ends in themselves, but rather as instruments of the artist's inner situation. Two other essays discuss the relation of art to its epoch and specifically the relation of modern art to our own time. An essay on Chagall views this artist in the context of the problems explored in the other studies.
The Essays of Erich Neumann, Volume 1: Art and the Creative Unconscious (Works by Erich Neumann #23)
by Erich NeumannFour essays on the psychological aspects of art. A study of Leonardo treats the work of art, and art itself, not as ends in themselves, but rather as instruments of the artist's inner situation. Two other essays discuss the relation of art to its epoch and specifically the relation of modern art to our own time. An essay on Chagall views this artist in the context of the problems explored in the other studies.
The Essays of Erich Neumann, Volume 1: Art and the Creative Unconscious
by Erich Neumann Ralph ManheimFour essays on the psychological aspects of art. A study of Leonardo treats the work of art, and art itself, not as ends in themselves, but rather as instruments of the artist's inner situation. Two other essays discuss the relation of art to its epoch and specifically the relation of modern art to our own time. An essay on Chagall views this artist in the context of the problems explored in the other studies.
Essays of George Eliot (Routledge Library Editions: George Eliot)
by Thomas PinneyThis collection, first published in 1963, includes 29 of George Eliot’s essays written between 1846 and 1868. Through these essays, Pinney has managed to convey her range of subject-matters and variety of style. This title, with an introduction and footnotes written by the editor, will be of particular interest to students of literature.
Essays of George Eliot (Routledge Library Editions: George Eliot)
by Thomas PinneyThis collection, first published in 1963, includes 29 of George Eliot’s essays written between 1846 and 1868. Through these essays, Pinney has managed to convey her range of subject-matters and variety of style. This title, with an introduction and footnotes written by the editor, will be of particular interest to students of literature.
Essays on 20th Century Latin American Art (Latin American Tópicos)
by Francine Birbragher-RozencwaigEssays on 20th Century Latin American Art provides a broad synthesis of the subject through short chapters illustrated with reproductions of iconic works by artists who have made significant contributions to art and society. Designed as a teaching tool for non-art historians, the book's purpose is to introduce these important artists within a new scholarly context and recognize their accomplishments with those of others beyond the Americas and the Caribbean. The publication provides an in-depth analysis of topics such as political issues in Latin American art and art and popular culture, introducing views on artists and art-related issues that have rarely been addressed. Organized both regionally and thematically, it takes a unique approach to the exploration of art in the Americas, beginning with discussions of Modernism and Abstraction, followed by a chapter on art and politics from the 1960s to the 1980s. The author covers Spanish-speaking Central America and the Caribbean, regions not usually addressed in Latin American art history surveys. The chapter on Carnival as an expression of popular culture is a particularly valuable addition. This book will be of interest to students and scholars of Latin American history, culture, art, international relations, gender studies, and sociology, as well as Caribbean studies.
Essays on 20th Century Latin American Art (Latin American Tópicos)
by Francine Birbragher-RozencwaigEssays on 20th Century Latin American Art provides a broad synthesis of the subject through short chapters illustrated with reproductions of iconic works by artists who have made significant contributions to art and society. Designed as a teaching tool for non-art historians, the book's purpose is to introduce these important artists within a new scholarly context and recognize their accomplishments with those of others beyond the Americas and the Caribbean. The publication provides an in-depth analysis of topics such as political issues in Latin American art and art and popular culture, introducing views on artists and art-related issues that have rarely been addressed. Organized both regionally and thematically, it takes a unique approach to the exploration of art in the Americas, beginning with discussions of Modernism and Abstraction, followed by a chapter on art and politics from the 1960s to the 1980s. The author covers Spanish-speaking Central America and the Caribbean, regions not usually addressed in Latin American art history surveys. The chapter on Carnival as an expression of popular culture is a particularly valuable addition. This book will be of interest to students and scholars of Latin American history, culture, art, international relations, gender studies, and sociology, as well as Caribbean studies.
Essays on Argumentation in Antiquity (Argumentation Library #39)
by Joseph Andrew Bjelde David Merry Christopher RoserThis book provides a collection of essays representing the state of the art in the research into argumentation in classical antiquity. It contains essays from leading and up and coming scholars on figures as diverse as Parmenides, Gorgias, Seneca, and Classical Chinese "wandering persuaders." The book includes contributions from specialists in the history of philosophy as well as specialists in contemporary argumentation theory, and stimulates the dialogue between scholars studying issues relating to argumentation theory in ancient philosophy and contemporary argumentation theorists. Furthermore, the book sets the direction for research into argumentation in antiquity by encouraging an engagement with a broader range of historical figures, and closer collaboration between contemporary concerns and the history of philosophy.
Essays on Astronomical History and Heritage: A Tribute to Wayne Orchiston on his 80th Birthday (Historical & Cultural Astronomy)
by Peter Robertson Steven GullbergThis multidisciplinary work celebrates Wayne Orchiston's career and accomplishments in historical and cultural astronomy on the occasion of his 80th birthday. Over thirty of the world’s leading scholars in astronomy, astrophysics, astronomical history, and cultural astronomy have come together to honor Wayne across a wide range of research topics. These themes include: • Astronomy and Society • Emergence of Astrophysics • History of Radio Astronomy • Solar System • Observatories and Instrumentation • Ethnoastronomy and ArcheoastronomyThis exceptional collection of essays presents an overview of Wayne’s prolific contributions to the field, along with detailed accounts of the book’s diverse themes. It is a valuable and insightful volume for both researchers and others interested in the fields of historical astronomy and cultural astronomy.
Essays On The Blurring Of Art And Life
by Allan Kaprow Jeff KelleyAllan Kaprow's "happenings" and "environments" were the precursors to contemporary performance art, and his essays are some of the most thoughtful, provocative, and influential of his generation. His sustained inquiry into the paradoxical relationship of art to life and into the nature of meaning itself is brought into focus in this newly expanded collection of his most significant writings. A new preface and two new additional essays published in the 1990s bring this valuable collection up to date.
Essays on China's Legal Tradition
by Jerome Alan Cohen Fu-mei Chang Chen R. Randle EdwardsIn this volume of essays a group of scholars from Europe, Japan, the Republic of China, and the United States examines China's legal tradition to determine its importance for the study of both pre-modern China and of contemporary affairs.Originally published in 1981.The Princeton Legacy Library uses the latest print-on-demand technology to again make available previously out-of-print books from the distinguished backlist of Princeton University Press. These editions preserve the original texts of these important books while presenting them in durable paperback and hardcover editions. The goal of the Princeton Legacy Library is to vastly increase access to the rich scholarly heritage found in the thousands of books published by Princeton University Press since its founding in 1905.
Essays on Chinese Civilization
by Derk Bodde Charles LeblancThis collection of twenty-one articles represents some of the major writings by one of the United States' leading Sinologists, Derk Bodde.Originally published in 1982.The Princeton Legacy Library uses the latest print-on-demand technology to again make available previously out-of-print books from the distinguished backlist of Princeton University Press. These editions preserve the original texts of these important books while presenting them in durable paperback and hardcover editions. The goal of the Princeton Legacy Library is to vastly increase access to the rich scholarly heritage found in the thousands of books published by Princeton University Press since its founding in 1905.