Neither Vertical Nor Horizontal: A Theory of Political Organization (Nunes Rodrigo)(Paperback)

Neither Vertical Nor Horizontal: A Theory of Political Organization (Nunes Rodrigo)(Paperback)

How do we organize in a world after both Occupy and the Sanders campaign? A decade ago, a wave of mass mobilisations described as 'horizontal' and 'leaderless' swept the planet, holding the promise of real democracy and justice for the 99%. Many saw its subsequent ebb as proof of the need to go

Neither Victims Nor Executioners: An Ethic Superior to Murder (Camus Albert)(Paperback)

The reissue of Camus' seminal essay, 'Neither Victims nor Executioners, ' could hardly be more timely. In Iraq and Afghanistan, the hideous march to oblivion goes on apace. America is ironically reversing the ethic proposed by Camus' title. American adventuring, playing the part of omnipotent

Profit and Gift in the Digital Economy (Elder-Vass Dave)(Paperback)

Our economy is neither overwhelmingly capitalist, as Marxist political economists argue, nor overwhelmingly a market economy, as mainstream economists assume. Both approaches ignore vast swathes of the economy, including the gift, collaborative and hybrid forms that coexist with more conventional

Organization of Behavior - A Neuropsychological Theory (Hebb D.O.)(Paperback / softback)

The Oxford Handbook of Political Theory (Dryzek John S.)(Paperback)

Long recognized as one of the main branches of political science, political theory has in recent years burgeoned in many different directions. Close textual analysis of historical texts sits alongside more analytical work on the nature and normative grounds of political values. Continental and

Organization Theory: Modern, Symbolic, and Postmodern Perspectives (Hatch Mary Jo)(Paperback)

Organization Theory offers a clear and comprehensive introduction to the study of organizations and organizing processes. Through the unique three-perspective approach, students are challenged to explain, explore, and evaluate organizational theory, drawing on their own experiences as well as the

Using Political Ideas (Goodwin Barbara)(Paperback)

Using Political Ideas is a unique blend of political philosophy, political theory and history of political thought. It combines a critique of the major ideologies of recent and contemporary society with an analysis of the ideas that form the very stuff of political debate. By exposing the interplay

Classics of Organization Theory (Shafritz Jay M.)(Paperback)

Grasp the important themes, perspectives, and theories of the field with CLASSICS OF ORGANIZATION THEORY, 8e. This collection of the most enduring works in organization theory, written by distinguished theorists, describes what organization theory is, how it has developed, and how its development

Classics of Moral and Political Theory - 5th Edition(Paperback / softback)

The Holy Roman Empire: A Very Short Introduction (Whaley Joachim)(Paperback)

Voltaire's description of the Holy Roman Empire as 'neither holy, nor Roman, nor an empire' is often cited to underline its worthlessness. German historians traditionally despised it because it had allegedly impeded German unification. Since 1945 scholars have been more positive but the empire's

Empires: A Historical and Political Sociology (Kumar Krishan)(Paperback)

Empires have been the commonest form of political organization for most of recorded history. How should we best understand them? What are their principles and how do they differ from other political forms, such as the nation-state? What sort of relations between rulers and ruled do they express? Do

Napoleon (Dwyer Philip)(Paperback / softback)

Napoleon Bonaparte's rise to power was neither inevitable nor smooth; it was full of mistakes, wrong turns and pitfalls. This book examines the evolution of Napoleon's character and the means by which at the age of thirty he became head of the most powerful country in Europe and skilfully fashioned

Neither Poverty Nor Riches - Biblical Theology Of Possessions (Blomberg Craig (Author))(Paperback / softback)

A comprehensive biblical theology of the Christian attitude to poverty, wealth and material

Venice (Morris Jan)(Paperback / softback)

Often hailed as one of the best travel books ever written, Venice is neither a guide nor a history book, but a beautifully written immersion in Venetian life and character, set against the background of the city's

Fundamentals of Female Dynamics: The Practical Handbook to Attracting Women (Knight Michael)(Paperback)

A mature guide to attraction that is neither insulting to women nor to the intelligence of its readers. While written for a general audience, this text caters especially to those with technical backgrounds. Logically minded individuals, such as engineers and computer programmers, are generally

Climate Leviathan: A Political Theory of Our Planetary Future (Wainwright Joel)(Paperback)

How climate change will affect our political theory--for better and worse Despite the science and the summits, leading capitalist states have not achieved anything close to an adequate level of carbon mitigation. There is now simply no way to prevent the planet breaching the threshold of two

Critique of Architecture - Essays on Theory, Autonomy, and Political Economy (Spencer Douglas)(Paperback / softback)

The New Smart: How Nurturing Creativity Will Help Children Thrive (Roberts Terry)(Paperback)

In their world, neither static definitions of intelligence nor traditional ideas of training stand us in good stead. Rather, we need to reframe the question given what lies before us and come to terms with a different answer posited in different language. This, then, are those who will thrive in

The Arden Dictionary of Shakespeare Quotations (Armstrong Jane)(Paperback)

Who said ' Neither a lender nor a borrower be'? Who are the star-crossed lovers? Which Shakespearean lady protests 'too much'? If you have ever been stuck trying to identify a Shakespearean quote then this is the book for you! With over 3,000 quotes from single lines to quite long extracts,

The Last of the Light: About Twilight (Davidson Peter)(Paperback)

Neither day nor night, twilight has long exerted a fascination for Western artists, thinkers, and writers, while haunting the Romantics and intriguing philosophers and scientists. In The Last of the Light, Peter Davidson takes readers through our culture's long engagement with the concept of

Dearest Milton James (Walker N. R.)(Paperback)

Malachi Keogh finds himself in a job he neither wanted nor asked for when his father, boss of Sydney's postal service, sends him to the end of the business line, aka The Dead Letter Office. Malachi expects tedious and boring but instead discovers a warehouse with a quirky bunch of misfit

International Origins of Social and Political Theory (Barkawi Tarak)(Paperback)

This special issue is animated by the necessary entanglement of theory and history, the cortical relationship between theory and practice, and the transboundary (i.e. international) relations that help to constitute systems of thought and practice. We make three core arguments: first, all theory is

The Horizontal Metropolis: A Radical Project (Cavalieri Chiara)(Paperback)

We usually think of cities as dense and vertical--but in reality most cities extend vast distances in a more horizontal fashion, with less density and lower-rising buildings. This book invites us to rethink the relationship between that center and its periphery, revealing that dispersed condition

Sensemaking in Organizations (Weick Karl E.)(Paperback)

The teaching of organization theory and the conduct of organizational research have been dominated by a focus on decision-making and the concept of strategic rationality. However, the rational model ignores the inherent complexity and ambiguity of real-world organizations and their environments. In