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This unique book addresses trends such as vitalism, neo-Kantianism, existentialism, Marxism and feminism, and provides concise biographies of the infl…

This new textbook is a lively and highly accessible introduction to philosophy. From the fundamental issues of philosophical thought to the latest the…

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A diagnosis of schizophrenia can be devastating. It is therefore crucial that those diagnosed are provided with complete, accurate information that ex…

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From Naming to Saying explores the classicquestion of the unity of the proposition, combining an historical approach with contemporary causal theories…

Politics was once a term with an array of broadly positive connotations, associated with public scrutiny, deliberation and accountability. Yet today i…

This concise and timely book, written by one of the world's leading authorities on China, argues that the country is at a crossroads in its developmen…

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The Blackwell Guide to Aesthetics is the most authoritative survey of the central issues in contemporary aesthetics available. The volume features eig…

Taking into account significant developments in the metaphysical thinking of E. J. Lowe over the past 20 years, More Kinds of Being:A Further Study of…

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This introductory textbook examines the role of the Third World and the processes of development from the study of international politics and argues t…

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The Art of Theater argues for the recognition of theatrical performance as an art form independent of dramatic writing. Identifies the elements that m…

In Kant’s Wake evaluates the four main trends in philosophy in the twentieth century – Marxism, Anglo-American analytic, American pragmatism, and cont…

The authoritative reference on High Content Screening (HCS) in biological and pharmaceutical research, this guide covers: the basics of HCS: examples …

Strategy is not a modern invention. It is an essential and enduring feature of human history that is here to stay. In this original essay, Colin S. Gr…

Existential psychology examines how people deal with the biggest issues – such as finding meaning in life and facing death. It deals with many of the …

Through a series of essays, Art and Ethical Criticism explores the complex relationship between the arts and morality. Reflects the importance of a mo…

An original work which rethinks the question of God in a constructive spirit, drawing its conclusions by considering ideas received from both philosop…

How should one understand the nature and possibilities of political radicalism today? The political radical is normally thought of as someone who stan…

In this book, Bruno Latour pursues his ethnographic inquiries into the different value systems of modern societies. After science, technology, religio…

Evidence-Based Clinical Supervision critiques and summarises the best available psychological evidence relating to clinical supervision, clarifying th…

The Philosophy of Design is an introduction to the fundamental philosophical issues raised by the contemporary practice of design. The first book to s…

Two countervailing trends mark the intellectual tenor of our age – the spread of naturalistic worldviews and religious orthodoxies. Advances in biogen…

Sovereign nation states, which were formed in the context of major war, have been deeply exclusionary in their dealings with minority cultures and ali…

This book presents a comparison of the patterns of ethnic minority politics in British and French city politics. A comparison of the participation of …

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Understanding Plato’s Republic is an accessible introduction to the concepts of justice that inform Plato’s Republic, elucidating the ancient philosop…

Is God a Delusion? addresses the philosophical underpinnings of the recent proliferation of popular books attacking religious beliefs. Winner of CHOIC…

No matter what your political persuasion, The One-Hour Activist is your guide to influencing lawmakers, candidates, and reporters. The One-Hour Activi…

THE DEFINITIVE RESOURCE ON MIDLIFE DEVELOPMENT Edited by Margie Lachman, a leader in the field, Handbook of Midlife Development provides an up-to-date…

Evolutionary Thought in Psychology: A Brief History traces the history of evolutionary thought in psychology in an accessible and lively fashion and e…

Have humans been sharing the planet with other intelligent life for millions of years without realizing it? In Defense of Dolphins combines accessible…

The current trend in health care is to view health problems through a broader lens that encompasses both the psychological and social influences on il…

Citizenship is not a spectator sport; it is all about engagement. From Slavery to Citizenship is part of a bigger picture – a development process whic…

Learn how to incorporate adult play therapy into your practice with this easy-to-use guide In the Western world there has been a widening belief that …

Written by one of the world’s leading neuroscientists, Making Up the Mind is the first accessible account of experimental studies showing how the brai…

This volume makes Adorno's lectures on the problems of moral philosophy available for the first time to English-speaking readers. It is one of several…

'My dears: this is but a brief note to welcome you to the new world, where you are now no longer all too far away from us. ‘ So begins Adorno’s letter…

The range of global human rights institutions which have been created over the past half century is a remarkable achievement. Yet, their establishment…

Praise for Twenty-First Century Psychotherapies «Jay Lebow has done a masterful job in presenting a lucid overview of the leading theories of psychoth…

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