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How does administration contribute to the type of society we have? In what ways does it impede or enhance our cultural ideals and values? This title offers an unorthodox solution by presenting administration as an arena for critical reflection and humanistic action, rather than a more technically-oriented style of management.

Henry David Thoreau (1817-1862) championed the belief that people of conscience were at liberty to follow their own opinion. This work is a selection of his writings that shows Thoreau the individualist and opponent of injustice.

Edward Jenner was a pioneer in demonstrating that vaccination was an effective means of preventing smallpox. This book contains three treatises that summarize his evidence in favour of vaccination. It describes individual cases.

Albert Schweitzer's social and ethical philosophy is expressed in this book. It gives contemporary readers the opportunity to discover his prophetic thought.

German mathematician Johannes Kepler (1571-1630), revolutionised the Copernican heliocentric theory of the universe with his three laws of motion: that planets move not in circular but elliptical orbits, that their speed is greatest when nearest the sun, and that the sun and planets form an integrated system. This title contains two of his works.

Despite the increasing use of DNA evidence in crime solving, fingerprints still serve as an indispensable tool of modern-day criminal investigation. This book, originally published in 1892, offers an investigation of this anatomical peculiarity and its application in establishing individual identity for use in law enforcement.

Offers an introduction to several aspects of one of the most influential schools of thought in the twentieth century. This work begins by pointing out the distinctions among the various types of analytic and linguistic philosophies, while emphasising that they arose as a response to the formerly predominant school of absolute idealism.

Seeks to establish the a priori principles underlying the faculty of judgement. This title deals with the subject of our aesthetic sensibility. It discusses the apparent teleology in nature's design of organisms, that is, organisms display a complex inter-working of parts, which are subordinated as means to serve the purpose of the whole.

Describes how social and sexual disparities between men and women are the result of economics. This book argues that the position of women as the property of men and their inability to earn in proportion to the amount of work they do, tend to the differences between men as 'providers' and 'competitors' and women as 'helpless' and 'unproductive'.

The essence of Marx's philosophy, the author points out, is the human struggle for freedom, which entails the gradual emergence of a proletarian revolutionary consciousness and the discovery through conflict of the means for realising complete human freedom. She traces the development and explains the features of Marx's analysis of history.

An anthology of Fiedler's most notorious and celebrated essays, along with a selection of his poems and short fiction. It includes articles, from "Come Back to the Raft Ag'in, Huck Honey!" to "An Almost Imaginary Interview: Hemingway in Ketchum".

A journal of fond memories, life experiences, lessons learned, and tragedies overcome. It presents the story of the family that gave the world actress Jennifer Aniston.

Presenting a history of role-playing games, this book explains their evolution. It also gives definitions and descriptions for related game products.

Presents a story of what happens in 1940s America when a honest young man, with no strong religious affiliation, marries a Roman Catholic woman. This book dissects the thought control of the McCarthy era, business ethics, racial intolerance, attitudes toward sex, the Manhattan night-club set, judicial procedures, and other social phenomenon.

Presents observations on the place of religion in society.

Presents an account of a healthcare system under stress and the declining quality of medical treatment in America.

Practical reasoning and clear thinking are essential for everyone if we are to make sense of the information we receive each day. This title lays the foundation for critical reasoning by showing many ways in which our thinking goes awry. It also examines poor reasoning, and why we should be concerned with finding the truth.

Although Charles Darwin was a central figure in the 19th-century development of evolutionary theory, we often tend to overlook the crucial role played by other thinkers of the time. This study of the Victorian controversies over the cultural meaning of evolution broadens our perspective by emphasising the contributions of these individuals.

The theoretical underpinnings of ethics have been an intellectual driving force animating the pursuits of great scholars. The author inquires into the true nature of morality. Rejecting the results of action as the foundation of moral judgements, he denies that good or bad effects have any relevance in the moral evaluation of human behaviour.

Flavius Claudius Julianus, better known to history by the name imposed by his Christian opponents, Julian "the Apostate," was a nephew of the first Christian emperor, Constantine I. Julian is one of the most fascinating figures of late antiquity. More information is available about him from both pagan and Christian sources than about any other emperor. His reign inspired both admiration and contempt.Julian's ambitious program was to reinstate the religion of his ancestors and, in the process, to subdue the growth of the Christian church, which had achieved legitimacy under the reign of his uncle. Once in power, he immediately sought to revive the religion of classical Rome, to reform the pagan priesthood, revitalize training in classics and pagan philosophy and — as an affront to Christian prophecy — to rebuild the Jewish temple in Jerusalem.This is the first translation into modern English of the complete corpus of Julian's Against the Galileans and related writings. It not only puts the work of the philosopher-emperor into historical perspective but offers important insights into the waning days of pagan philosophy and the growth of the Christian church against the background of intellectual and religious opposition. The translations are supported by a full historical introduction to the life of Julian and a detailed treatment of his religious philosophy, including the origins of his understanding of the Christian faith.The work is essential reading for anyone interested in the religions of late antiquity, the growth of the Christian church, and the final phase of the conflict between paganism and Christian teaching.

With more than fifty photographs showing the improvements that trained therapy pets are making in the lives of sick and disabled people, this work presents stories, that relate many inspiring incidents of the healing animal-human partnership. It is intended for animal lovers, health care providers, and others.

A work of Nietzsche's later years, The Antichrist was written after Thus Spoke Zarathustra and shortly before the mental collapse that incapacitated him for the rest of his life. The work is both an unrestrained attack on Christianity and a further exposition of Nietzsche's will-to-power philosophy so dramatically presented in Zarathustra.Christianity, says Nietzsche, represents "everything weak, low, and botched; it has made an ideal out of antagonism towards all the self-preservative instincts of strong life." By contrast, Nietzsche defines good as: "All that enhances the feeling of power, the Will to Power, and power itself in man. What is bad? -- All that proceeds from weakness. What is happiness? -- The feeling that power is increasing, that resistance has been overcome."In attempting to redefine the basis of Western values by demolishing the formative influence of the Judeo-Christian tradition, The Antichrist has proved to be highly controversial and continuously stimulating to later generations of philosophers.

As medical technology and treatment have improved, and time constraints have become more demanding, the beneficial effects of meaningful doctor-patient interactions have too often been overlooked. This title reviews the history of the placebo effect and the evidence of its benefits to health.

With illustrations showing many erotic ads that push the boundaries of sexuality and taste of product marketing, this title tracks the history of sex in advertising. It also explores the many factors that make the link between sex and our consumer culture so successful.

This captivating book affirms a child's ability to think, to seek information, and to question "why?"Children should be given information, not dogma, and tools for critical thought, not holy books, asserts Dan Barker. Maybe Right, Maybe Wrong teaches children important humanistic ideas. Andrea, the book's main character, distinguishes between rules and principles, finds that there is not always a "right" thing to do, and realizes that sometimes the "right" thing is to choose the lesser "wrong." Her most important insight: Regardless of one's own beliefs, you should respect everybody's human rights. Through Andrea, Barker painlessly teaches "situation ethics" to children.Maybe Right, Maybe Wrong doesn't speak down to kids, but uses simple language and fun illustrations to make a tough topic understandable.

A follow-up to "Cracking Cases", this title describes the author's work in personally investigating five notorious murder cases, while demonstrating the fascinating scientific techniques of forensic science.

Examines the variety of pseudoscientific conjectures that dominate the media. With an emphasis on parapsychology and occultism, this collection addresses the evidence put forth to support claims of ESP, psychokinesis, faith healing, and other pseudoscience.

Localises the source of our irrationality in the limbic id - the part of our brain that endlessly thirsts for status, sex, territory, nurturance, and survival. This book offers advice on how to handle our own Inner Dummies with built-in rewards and punishments. It illustrates how we can apply 'ID prevention' in our daily lives.

The twentieth century witnessed the blossoming of Western culture including communications and transportation systems, and educational, agricultural and medical advances. This book argues that humankind could keep a firm hold on its destiny only if the critical intelligence of scientific method and its democratic counterpart were promoted.

Explores various theories of truth, meaning, and reality to discover their 'cash value' when implemented. This book argues that unless the consequences of competing positions are tested, we will never know if any of them can help us to make better sense of the world we live in so that the problems we face can be resolved.