The Rhetoric of Reaction: Perversity, Futility, Jeopardy (Hirschman Albert O.)(Paperback)

The Rhetoric of Reaction: Perversity, Futility, Jeopardy (Hirschman Albert O.)(Paperback)

With engaging wit and subtle irony, Albert Hirschman maps the diffuse and treacherous world of reactionary rhetoric in which conservative public figures, thinkers, and polemicists have been arguing against progressive agendas and reforms for the past two hundred years. Hirschman draws his examples

The Essential Hirschman (Hirschman Albert O.)(Paperback)

Some of the finest essays in the social sciences, written by one of the twentieth century's most influential and provocative thinkers ​​​The Essential Hirschman brings together some of the finest essays in the social sciences, written by one of the twentieth century's most influential and

Albert O. Hirschman: An Intellectual Biography (Alacevich Michele)(Pevná vazba)

One of the most original social scientists of the twentieth century, Albert O. Hirschman led an uncommonly dramatic life. After fleeing Nazi Germany as a youth, he fought in the Spanish Civil War, took part in antifascist activities in Italy, and organized an underground rescue operation in

Worldly Philosopher: The Odyssey of Albert O. Hirschman (Adelman Jeremy)(Paperback)

The life and times of one of the most provocative thinkers of the twentieth centuryWorldly Philosopher chronicles the times and writings of Albert O. Hirschman, one of the twentieth century's most original and provocative thinkers. In this gripping biography, Jeremy Adelman tells the story of a man

National Power and the Structure of Foreign Trade (Hirschman Albert)(Paperback)

This study begins with a brief survey of economic thought on the relationship between foreign trade and national power, from the Mercantilists on. Chapter II attempts a systematic theoretical approach to the subject. It first makes clear the fundamental basis of the possible use of foreign trade as

The Eloquent Screen: A Rhetoric of Film (Perez Gilberto)(Paperback)

The New Rhetoric: A Treatise on Argumentation (Perelman Cham)(Paperback)

The New Rhetoric is founded on the idea that since 'argumentation aims at securing the adherence of those to whom it is addressed, it is, in its entirety, relative to the audience to be influenced,' says Cha m Perelman and L. Olbrechts-Tyteca, and they rely, in particular, for their theory of

From Humanism to Hobbes: Studies in Rhetoric and Politics (Skinner Quentin)(Paperback)

The aim of this collection is to illustrate the pervasive influence of humanist rhetoric on early-modern literature and philosophy. The first half of the book focuses on the classical rules of judicial rhetoric. One chapter considers the place of these rules in Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice,

Rhetoric - The Art of Persuasion(Paperback / softback)

The world's finest pocket guide to the gift of the

Aristotle's Art of Rhetoric (Aristotle)(Paperback)

For more than two thousand years. Aristotle's 'Art of Rhetoric' has shaped thought on the theory and practice of rhetoric, the art of persuasive speech. In three sections, Aristotle discusses what rhetoric is, as well as the three kinds of rhetoric (deliberative, judicial, and epideictic), the

Ancient Rhetoric: From Aristotle to Philostratus (Habinek Thomas)(Paperback)

A new and original anthology that introduces the use of rhetoric in the classical world, from Aristotle to Cicero and beyond Classical rhetoric is one of the earliest versions of what is today known as media studies. It was absolutely crucial to life in the ancient world, whether in the courtroom,

Shakespearean Rhetoric: A Practical Guide for Actors, Directors, Students and Teachers (Brandreth Benet)(Paperback)

Classical Rhetoric, the art of persuasion, formed the sum and substance of Shakespeare's education and was the basis of his understanding of the power of language and how it worked to move, delight and teach. Rhetoric, which seeks to explain the way that language works to influence others, provides

The Somme (Ridley Sarah)(Paperback)

For many people the word 'Somme' sums up the carnage and futility of the First World War. The failure of Allied forces to achieve their objectives at such a huge cost in human lives has resonated in military circles for the past 100 years. This book tells the story of the battle and its wider

Reaction Formation: Dialogism, Ideology, and Capitalist Culture: The Creation of the Modern Unconscious (Hall Jonathan)(Paperback)

The Art of Rhetoric (Aristotle)(Paperback)

With the emergence of democracy in the city-state of Athens in the years around 460 BC, public speaking became an essential skill for politicians in the Assemblies and Councils - and even for ordinary citizens in the courts of law. In response, the technique of rhetoric rapidly developed, bringing

LSD and the Divine Scientist: The Final Thoughts and Reflections of Albert Hofmann (Hofmann Albert)(Paperback)

Futility or the Wreck of the Titan (Robertson Morgan)(Paperback)

An eerie 1898 story featuring the ocean liner Titan which sinks in the North Atlantic after striking an iceberg. The Titan and its sinking have been noted to be very similar to the RMS Titanic which sank fourteen years

Relativity (Einstein Albert)(Paperback)

Time's 'Man of the Century', Albert Einstein is the unquestioned founder of modern physics. His theory of relativity is the most important scientific idea of the modern era. In this short book Einstein explains, using the minimum of mathematical terms, the basic ideas and principles of the theory

The Philosophy of Civilization (Schweitzer Albert)(Paperback)

Albert Schweitzer's social and ethical philosophy is best expressed in The Philosophy of Civilization. Not widely available in recent years, this edition will give contemporary readers the opportunity to discover his prophetic thought. In Book I, The Decay and Restoration of Civilization,

Chemistry of the Carbonyl Group: A Step-By-Step Approach to Understanding Organic Reaction Mechanisms (Dickens Timothy K.)(Paperback)

Time and Space of Uncle Albert (Stannard Russell)(Paperback / softback)

The Time and Space of Uncle Albert is book one in the bestselling Uncle Albert science and adventure series. Famous scientist Uncle Albert and his niece Gedanken enter the dangerous and unknown world of a thought

Island of the Sun: Mastering the Inca Medicine Wheel (Villoldo Alberto)(Paperback)

Island of the Sun recounts the American psychologist Alberto Villoldo's return to Peru in search of the Quechua Indian shaman Don Jicaram. The authors' earlier book, Dance of the Four Winds, described Villoldo's first initiation, under Don Jicaram, into the secrets of the Inca Medicine Wheel and

The Clerkenwell Affair (Gregory Susanna)(Paperback)

In the spring of 1666 everyone's first reaction to a sudden death at the palace of White Hall is that the plague has struck, but the killing of Thomas Chiffinch was by design, not disease. Chiffinch was holder of two influential posts - Keeper of the Closet and Keeper of the Jewels - and rival

The Art of Rhetoric (Aristotle)(Paperback)

For all men are persuaded by considerations of where their interest lies... Aristotle's Art of Rhetoric is the earliest systematic treatment of the subject, and it remains among the most incisive works on rhetoric that we possess. In it, we are asked: What is a good speech? What do popular