Reason and Politics: The Nature of Political Phenomena (Blitz Mark)(Pevná vazba)

Reason and Politics: The Nature of Political Phenomena (Blitz Mark)(Pevná vazba)

Reason and Politics explores the central phenomena of political life and, therefore, of human affairs in general.Amidst the seemingly endless books on more and more narrowly specialized topics within politics, Mark Blitz offers something very different in this book. Reason and Politics: The Nature

Xenophon's Socratic Education: Reason, Religion, and the Limits of Politics (Sebell Dustin)(Pevná vazba)

Universality and Identity Politics (McGowan Todd)(Pevná vazba)

The great political ideas and movements of the modern world were founded on a promise of universal emancipation. But in recent decades, much of the Left has grown suspicious of such aspirations. Critics see the invocation of universality as a form of domination or a way of speaking for others, and

Out of the Wreckage: A New Politics for an Age of Crisis (Monbiot George)(Pevná vazba)

A leading environmental and political commentator draws a roadmap towards new politics--offering a rallying cry for a new vision of what a 'good' society can be--in this 'dazzling command of science and relentless faith in people' (Naomi Klein, author of The Shock Doctrine) What does the good

Journalism and Politics in Nigeria: Embers of the Empire (Ette Mercy)(Pevná vazba)

This book explores the legacy of colonial heritage on Nigerian political activities and journalistic

The Politics of Association in Hellenistic Rhodes (A. Thomsen Christian)(Pevná vazba)

A new perspective on political organisation in Hellenistic Rhodes and the ancient Greek citystate The first comprehensive study of Rhodes in more than 20 years and one of the few books dedicated to a single Hellenistic city-state Introduces the reader to Hellenistic Rhodes, an important, but also

Virtue Politics: Soulcraft and Statecraft in Renaissance Italy (Hankins James)(Pevná vazba)

A Times Literary Supplement Book of the Year A bold, revisionist account of the political thought of the Italian Renaissance--from Petrarch to Machiavelli--that reveals the all-important role of character in shaping society, both in citizens and in their leaders. Convulsed by a civilizational

The cultural politics of contemporary Hollywood film: Power, culture, and society (Beasley Chris)(Pevná vazba)

Using an innovative syncretic 'cultural politics' approach drawing on political theory, film studies and sociology, this book unpacks how political myths about states, citizens, community, intimate life and social criticism operate in Hollywood

A Feminist Theory of Refusal (Honig Bonnie)(Pevná vazba)

An acclaimed political theorist offers a fresh, interdisciplinary analysis of the politics of refusal, highlighting the promise of a feminist politics that does not simply withdraw from the status quo but also transforms it. The Bacchae, Euripides's fifth-century tragedy, famously depicts the wine

Francis Bacon's New Atlantis in the Foundation of Modern Political Thought (Hale Kimberly Hurd)(Pevná vazba)

The relationship between technology, philosophy, and politics is both contentious and vital to our understanding of human nature and the ways human beings interact with one another in society; Francis Bacon outlined the wild potential and great danger of this relationship. Francis Bacon's New

Law, Reason, and Emotion (Sellers M. N. S.)(Pevná vazba)

This book examines the role and importance of reason and emotion in justice and the law. Eight lawyers and philosophers of law consider law's basis in the universal human need for society, our innate sense of justice, and many other powerful inclinations and emotions, including the desire for

Radio Art and Music: Culture, Aesthetics, Politics (Mildorf Jarmila)(Pevná vazba)

This book explores the cultural, aesthetic, and political relevance of music in radio art from its beginnings to present day. Contributors include musicologists, literary studies, and cultural studies scholars and cover radio plays, radio shows, and other programs in North American, English,

Philosophy and Real Politics (Geuss Raymond)(Pevná vazba)

A trenchant critique of established ideas in political philosophy and a provocative call for change Many contemporary political thinkers are gripped by the belief that their task is to develop an ideal theory of rights or justice for guiding and judging political actions. But in Philosophy and Real

Assembling Unity: Indigenous Politics, Gender, and the Union of BC Indian Chiefs (Nickel Sarah A.)(Pevná vazba)

Established narratives portray Indigenous unity as emerging solely in response to the political agenda of the settler state. But unity has long shaped the modern Indigenous political movement. With Indigenous perspectives in the foreground, Assembling Unity explores the relationship between global

Misunderstanding Terrorism (Sageman Marc)(Pevná vazba)

Misunderstanding Terrorism provides a striking reassessment of the scope and nature of the global neo-jihadi threat to the West. The post-9/11 decade experienced the emergence of new forms of political violence and new terrorist actors. More recently, Marc Sageman's understanding of how and why

The Economics and Political Economy of Energy Subsidies (Strand Jon)(Pevná vazba)

The economic and political aspects of energy subsidies, viewed both theoretically and empirically, with a focus on fossil fuel subsidies in developing nations.Government subsidies to energy are widespread and represent a heavy burden on public budgets in many countries. Both producers and consumers

Twilight of Democracy - The Failure of Politics and the Parting of Friends (Applebaum Anne)(Pevná vazba)

The Once and Future Liberal: After Identity Politics (Lilla Mark)(Paperback)

From one of the most internationally admired political thinkers, a controversial polemic on the failures of identity politics and what comes next for the left -- in America and beyond.Following the shocking results of the US election of 2016, public intellectuals across the globe offered theories

Jesus and the Politics of Roman Palestine (Horsley Richard A.)(Pevná vazba)

In Jesus and the Politics of Roman Palestine, Richard A. Horsley offers one of the most comprehensive critical analyses of Jesus of Nazareth�s mission and how he became a significant historical figure. In his study Horsley brings a fuller historical knowledge of the context and implications of

Except for Palestine: The Limits of Progressive Politics (Hill Marc Lamont)(Pevná vazba)

A bold call for the American Left to extend their politics to the issues of Israel-Palestine, from a New York Times bestselling author and an expert on U.S. policy in the region In this major work of daring criticism and analysis, scholar and political commentator Marc Lamont Hill and

The Language of Politics (Beard Adrian)(Paperback)

The Language of Politics: * examines how both politicians and commentators describe political stances* explores some of the most common linguistic features to be found in political speeches* analyses electioneering through various written texts including manifestos, posters and pamphlets* looks at

Augustus and the Destruction of History - The politics of the past in early imperial Rome(Pevná vazba)

Politics (Aristotle)(Paperback)

The Politics is one of the most influential texts in the history of political thought, and it raises issues which still confront anyone who wants to think seriously about the ways in which human societies are organized and governed. By examining the way societies are run--from households to city

Corruption in Contemporary Politics: A New Travel Guide (Newell James L.)(Pevná vazba)

The book provides an accessible account of the significance of political corruption, its causes, consequences and