By employing new 'optics' and a comparative approach, this book helps us recognize the unexpected and unsettling... Læs mere
From his debut novel, Player Piano (1951) through seminal 1960's novels such as Cat's Cradle (1963) and Slaughterhouse-Five (1969) up to the recent success of A Man... Læs mere
Working with partners is the future of business. In this timely and original work, Vitasek and Mandrodt show companies, through a series of high-profile global examples, how to create a vested agreement that brings success and create a better future for everyone involved.
Animals and Sociology challenges traditional assumptions about the nature of sociology. Sociology often centres on humans; however, other animals are everywhere in society. Kay... Læs mere
The financial crisis is destroying wealth but is also a remarkable opportunity to uncover the ways by which debt can be used to... Læs mere
Philosophy: Key Themes is a beginner's guide to understanding and critiquing philosophical arguments. Each chapter introduces one of the major themes in philosophy. Baggini's... Læs mere
This impressive volume of essays that includes contributions from Hubert Dreyfus, Mike Wheeler and Shaun Gallagher reflects an emerging trend in cognitive science, and explores this new approach to cognitive science informed by Heidegger's thoughts on human existence.
Updated through 2012 with all-new material in every chapter, Schain's book provides a detailed, comparative look... Læs mere
Offering a timely snapshot of current theory and research in the field of psychology in foreign language learning, this book... Læs mere
This volume addresses critical questions about how to achieve the best outcomes from police and security providers by reviewing and... Læs mere
In this thorough, yet accessible, book, Robert Garner explores the character of animal protection policy making in Britain and the United States and the opportunities open to animal protection movements.
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