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This book develops a general theory of intolerance of difference that provides a unified explanation of all kinds of intolerance, including racial, political and moral... Læs mere
This book chronicles the experiences, identity and achievements of enslaved black people in Morocco from the sixteenth century to the beginning of the... Læs mere
Now in its fourth edition, this award-winning account of the conflict between Israel and Palestine offers a compelling, accessible and balanced introduction for... Læs mere
Spinoza and the Stoics is the first book-length systematic examination of the key elements of Spinoza's metaphysics, epistemology, philosophical psychology, and ethics in relation... Læs mere
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Sir Thomas Little Heath used his time away from his job as a civil servant to publish many works on the subject of ancient... Læs mere
Dinosaurs continues to make science exciting and understandable to science and non-science majors alike, through its emphasis of scientific concepts rather than... Læs mere
The third edition of Play in the Early Years is a comprehensive introduction to the theory and practice of play for children from birth to 8 years old. This text examines social,... Læs mere