Written on the basis of Woodward’s thirty years of research on Javanese Islam in a Yogyakarta (south-central Java) setting, the book presents a much-needed collection of essays... Læs mere
The different models of the universal order and of life here presented, all aiming at the first principles of existence—accord... Læs mere
This is an international, interdisciplinary work of reference in the field of ecology and environmental studies. It tells the story of the history of the concept of ecology and adds to the historical and philosophical debate over this multifaceted discipline.
Rationality in its various expressions and innumerable applications sustains... Læs mere
Fourteen informative papers dealing with their DNA, species interactions, adventiveness, host specificity, potential as boi-contol agents of weeds, chemical... Læs mere
Presenting a holistic and abstract perspective of tumors, this volume aims to provide personalized... Læs mere
This book addresses an important topic of food security in South Asia with specific reference to climate change.
This volume surveys the research on discourse and education, adopting the broadest definition of ‘discource’.
By proceeding along this route, thinking can be brought to self-criticism and to revision of standpoints.This description by Levinas of rational thinking shows similarity to what managers do in organizations.
Here is the first examination of Socially Responsible Investing (SRI) since the fall of the recent financial bubble. It asks, Is this an opportunity to enhance SRI because of its strength and superiority, or will it vanish in the next wave of financial myopia?
Focusing on the philosophical implications of complexity, this volume aims to bridge the gap between the very technical, versus the very vague... Læs mere
Art’s creative perduring constructs are intentional marks of the aesthetic significance attributed to the flux of human life and reflect the human quest for repose.