This collection of 36 original articles by international scholars explores the cultural traditions that gave rise to environmental philosophy and brings environmental philosophy into conversation with other fields and disciplines.
The book addresses both the psychological and social effects of disfigurement. Key aspects of the book include developing a helping skillsa , building relationships, identifying problems and working together to meet aims.
Consequentialism is a major approach to normative ethical theory, which considers the production of good and prevention of bad consequences the touchstone of the moral evaluation. This... Læs mere
Contractualism/Contractarianism collects, for the first time, both major classical sources and central contemporary discussions of these important approaches to... Læs mere
Convention was immediately recognized as a major contribution to the subject and its significance has remained undiminished since its first publication in 1969.
In a series of conversations Manuel Castells, one of the world's best known social scientists, explains and expands his work. He builds on his earlier thinking, opening it to new audiences and taking it into new areas in a highly accessible way.
Two distinguished philosophers present opposing views on the questions of howthe objects of consciousness are perceived. (Philosophy)
This work provides students with up-to-date reviews of the main controversies in American politics and society and is designed to complement David McKay's... Læs mere
In this new book, Ulrich Beck develops his now widely used concepts of second modernity, risk society and reflexive sociology into a radical new sociological analysis of the cosmopolitan implications of globalization.
This book offers an accessible and broadly conceived examination of the impact of globalization on comparative politics. Written in a lucid and lively style,... Læs mere
This book provides a systematic, comprehensive introduction to the analysis of computer and video games. It introduces key concepts and approaches drawn from... Læs mere
Contesting the Reformation provides a comprehensive survey of the most influential works in the field of Reformation studies from a comparative, cross-national, interdisciplinary perspective.