A collection of philosophical essays in honour of Noam Chomsky's 60th birthday, designed to reflect the breadth of Chomsky's philosophical and linguistic thought. Among topics discussed are the nature of semantic theory, the modular organization of the mind and logical form.
This authoritative and innovative reader collects twenty--seven articles that are essential for a thorough, comparative and... Læs mere
This study presents an historical overview of the themes relating to religious intolerance, tolerance and liberty. The readings contained within the anthology cover the attitudes of religious pluralism from antiquity to the present day.
Presents an analysis of the enduring problems of race and social justice in American life. This book examines African American alienation and exploitations, black reparations,... Læs mere
* Brings together well--established contributors and emergent scholars in postcolonialism. * Presents essays in dialogue with each other to create a controversial collection that examines the current state of postcolonial studies.
* Combines readings from classic authors such as Heidegger, Derrida, and Irigaray with original selections from contemporary scholars. * Devotes attention to feminist theology. *... Læs mere
This Reader presents the best published writings of prominent sociologists and political theorists currently working in the field.
100 years ago, secular liberals thought religion would gradually recede from the public sphere and become an exclusively private concern. Today, organised religion is still a powerful political force in most parts of the world. In many its political significance has grown.
* Brings together important essays that have helped to establish sexuality as one of the most vital areas of study in the humanities and social sciences. *... Læs mere
Callinicosa s new book is a frontal assault on the widely accepted idea that the East European revolutions of 1989 mark the death of... Læs mere
This book traces the genealogy of ideas of reason, self and sexuality in the West, opening the way to a richer and more diverse understanding of sexual... Læs mere
* Introductory undergraduate textbook that examines Islamic resurgence from a sociological perspective. * Clearly discusses and evaluates existing theories and evidence, relating these to the kind of contemporary in which students take interest.