The Ungovernable Society: A Genealogy of Authoritarian Liberalism (Chamayou)(Paperback)

The Ungovernable Society: A Genealogy of Authoritarian Liberalism (Chamayou)(Paperback)

Rebellion was in the air. Workers were on strike, students were demonstrating on campuses, discipline was breaking down. No relation of domination was left untouched - the relation between the sexes, the racial order, the hierarchies of class, relationships in families, workplaces and colleges. The

Liberalism (Mises Ludwig Von)(Paperback)

This is Mises's classic statement in defense of a free society, one of the last statements of the old liberal school and a text from which we can continue to learn. It has been the conscience of a global movement for liberty for 80 years. It first appeared in 1927, as a followup to both his

On the Genealogy of Morals (Nietzsche Friedrich Wilhelm)(Paperback)

On the Genealogy of Morals (1887) is a book about interpretation and the history of ethics which raises profoundly disquieting issues about the violence of both. This is the most sustained of Nietzsche's later works and offers one of the fullest expressions of his characteristic concerns. The

Liberalism and the Limits of Justice (Sandel Michael J.)(Paperback)

A liberal society seeks not to impose a single way of life, but to leave its citizens as free as possible to choose their own values and ends. It therefore must govern by principles of justice that do not presuppose any particular vision of the good life. But can any such principles be found? And

An Analysis of Friedrich Nietzsche's on the Genealogy of Morality (Berry Don)(Paperback)

Friedrich Nietzsche's On the Genealogy of Morality is a sustained feat of incisive interpretation. Well known as one of Nietzsche's greatest works, and as one of the most important books of nineteenth-century philosophy, On the Genealogy of Morality also provided the inspiration for the

On the Genealogy of Morals (Nietzsche Frederich)(Paperback / softback)

On the Genealogy of Morality - A Polemic (Nietzsche Friedrich)(Paperback / softback)

Retreat of Western Liberalism (Luce Edward)(Paperback / softback)

An insightful and brilliantly researched book about modern society, and a stirring analysis of how enlightened ideas can be defended from the issues we currently

Liberalism: The Life of an Idea, Second Edition (Fawcett Edmund)(Paperback)

A compelling history of liberalism from the nineteenth century to todayDespite playing a decisive role in shaping the past two hundred years of American and European politics, liberalism is no longer the dominant force it once was. In this expanded and updated edition of what has become a classic

A Thousand Small Sanities - The Moral Adventure of Liberalism (Gopnik Adam)(Paperback / softback)

The New York Times-bestselling author offers a stirring defence of liberalism against the dogmatisms of our

Democracies and Authoritarian Regimes (Kendall-Taylor Andrea)(Paperback)

Democracies and Authoritarian Regimes provides a broad, accessible overview of the key institutions and political dynamics in democracies and dictatorships, enabling students to assess the benefits and risks associated with democracy, and the growing challenges to it. Comprehensive coverage of the

Classical Liberalism - A Primer (Butler Eamonn)(Paperback)

Classical liberalism is one of the most important of modern political and social philosophies, crucial in bringing the modern world into existence. This book is an introduction to this way of thinking. It is highly suitable for students of the social

Christianity and Liberalism (Machen J. Gresham)(Paperback)

This classic defense of orthodox Christianity, written to counter the liberalism that arose in the early 1900s, establishes the importance of scriptural doctrine and contrasts the teachings of liberalism and orthodoxy on God and man, the Bible, Christ, salvation, and the church. J. Gresham Machen's

The Politics of Virtue: Post-Liberalism and the Human Future (Milbank John)(Paperback)

Two expert authors combine a compelling critique of contemporary liberalism with post-liberal alternatives in politics, the economy, culture and international affairs, to provide the fullest account so far of the post-liberal alternative in Western

Liberalism: The Basics (Charvet John)(Paperback)

Liberalism: The Basics is an engaging and accessible introduction to liberalism. The author provides a comprehensive overview of liberal practices, liberal values and critically analyses liberal theories, allowing for a richer understanding of liberalism as a whole. The book is divided into three

Practical Genealogy: 50 Simple Steps to Research Your Diverse Family History (Sheffey Brian)(Paperback)

Uncover facts and mysteries of your ancestors--a clear approach to genealogy The pursuit of family history tends to be shaped by several motives, including finding a larger familial historical picture, preserving the past for future generations, and storytelling. Practical Genealogy provides a

The Demons of Liberal Democracy (Pabst Adrian)(Paperback)

Liberals blame the global retreat of liberal democracy on globalisation and authoritarian leaders. Only liberalism, so they assume, can defend democratic rule against multinationals or populists at home and abroad. In this provocative book, Adrian Pabst contends that liberal democracy is illiberal

Liberalism: A Very Short Introduction (Freeden Michael)(Paperback)

Liberalism is one of the most central and pervasive political theories and ideologies, yet it is subject to different interpretations as well as misappropriations. Its history carries a crucial heritage of civilized thinking, of political practice, and of philosophical-ethical creativity. This Very

The Authoritarian Personality (Adorno Theodor)(Paperback)

This hugely influential study on the psychology of authoritarianism was written in answer to Hitler's Germany--and now rings more relevant than ever as fascism and anti-Semitism sweep across America. What makes a fascist? Are there character traits that make someone more likely to vote for the far

The Security Principle: From Serenity to Regulation (Gros Frederic)(Paperback)

The genealogy of the idea of security from ancient Greece to the war on terrorism In The Security Principle, French philosopher Fr d ric Gros takes a historical approach to the concept of 'security,' looking at its evolution from the Stoics to the social network. With lucidity and rigour, Gros's

The McDonaldization of Society: Into the Digital Age (Ritzer George)(Paperback)

George Ritzer′s seminal work of critical sociology, The McDonaldization of Society, continues to stand as one of the pillars of modern sociological thought. Building on the argument that the fast food restaurant has become the model for the rationalization process today, this book links theory to

Critique of Black Reason (Mbembe Achille)(Paperback)

In Critique of Black Reason eminent critic Achille Mbembe offers a capacious genealogy of the category of Blackness-from the Atlantic slave trade to the present-to critically reevaluate history, racism, and the future of humanity. Mbembe teases out the intellectual consequences of the reality that

The Love of Painting: Genealogy of a Success Medium (Graw Isabelle)(Paperback)

Painting seems to have lost its dominant position in the field of the arts. However, looking more closely at exhibited photographs, assemblages, installations, or performances, it is evident how the rhetorics of painting still remain omnipresent. Following the tradition of classical theories of

Society of the Spectacle (Debord Guy)(Paperback / softback)