being and dialectic metaphysics and culture

Mouldings and Turned Woodwork of the 16th, 17th, and 18th

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Small, Tunstall / Woodbridge, Christopher, PUBLISHER: Lyons and Burford Publishers, Unique and clearly illustrated samples of beams, staircases, doors, paneling, fireplace surrounds, and many other molding and turnery applications.

Cultural Theory and Cultural Change

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Featherstone, Mike, PUBLISHER: Sage Publications (CA), Recent years have seen a significant reappraisal of the idea of culture within the social sciences, and a growing integration of theoretical concerns between the social sciences and the humanities. Debates over concepts such as postmodernism and cultural globalization have been symptomatic of a broader interdisciplinary interest in the social context of cultural practice. In this book an international cast of eminent theorists examines a series of key questions on the borders of the cultural and the social. Ranging across a broad canvas, the contributors focus on different elements of cultural theory and cultural process: discourse, lifestyle, the emotions, the intelligentsia, social movements, postmodernism. Linking the chapters is a concern with the central role of European social theory in the current reappraisal of culture, and an assessment of its relation to other international traditions. This book, for an interdisciplinary readership, will serve as an outline of key concerns in cultural theory and an insight into the central insights of Theory, Culture and Society. The book is also published as issue 9.1 of Theory, Culture and Society.

PERFORMER. CULTURE AND LITERATURE 1-Libro di testo Inglese

Vendo libro di Testo di Letteratura Inglese PERFORMER. CULTURE AND LITERATURE VOL. 1. Autori: Marina Spiazzi, Marina Tavella, Margaret Layton. Editore: Zanichelli. Buone condizioni.

African American Almanac 9

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Gale Group, PUBLISHER: Gale Cengage, Completely updated, this new 8th edition provides a range of historical and current information on African American history, society and culture. Users will also find chronologies, texts of important documents and speeches, biographical profiles, legislation, essays, statistics and more than 800 illustrations to help them with their research.

Redefining Southern Culture: Mind and Identity in the Modern

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Cobb, James C., PUBLISHER: University of Georgia Press, From the creation of the first "New South" in the wake of Appomattox to the current struggles over the Confederate flag, Redefining Southern Culture surveys the remarkable story of southern identity and its persistence in the face of sweeping changes in the South's economy, society; and political structure. Rejecting the conventional continuity-versus-change framework, James C. Cobb instead illustrates how the evolution of southern culture synthesized these two forces in recent years. Throughout this lively and engaging volume, Cobb examines southern identity in its constantly changing forms, from history and literature to blues and country music to popular and consumer cultures. Cobb also presents the first detailed account of the efforts of African Americans in the South to reclaim their identity as southerners and to construct their own symbolic and substantive representations of what that identity means. The essays in Redefining Southern Culture reflect James C. Cobb's career-long interest in exploring southern cultural identity and the interaction of this identity with the economic, social, and political forces that have transformed the region. Written in a refreshingly straightforward and engaging style, this book promises thoughtful reading for anyone interested in the modern South and will be a valuable resource for courses in southern history and culture.

Englishman in Paris: L'Eeducation Continentale

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Sadler, Michael / Mayle, Peter, PUBLISHER: Simon & Schuster (UK), Alternately affectionate and bemused, this is transplanted Englishman Michael Sadler's masterful and comical examination of Paris, Parisians, and being a Frenchman trapped in an Englishman's body.

Endgames: The Irreconcilable Nature of Modernity: Essays and

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Wellmer, Albrecht / Midgley, David, PUBLISHER: MIT Press (MA), A common theme of this set of thirteen essays by one of the major figures in contemporary German philosophy is the idea of a postmetaphysical modernity. In his preface Wellmer relates the title of his book, "Endgames," to this common theme: The historical utopias of the Marxist tradition and the programs of ultimate justification in the Kantian tradition are both endgames "within" metaphysics, the deconstruction of those utopias and programs of ultimate justification are endgames played "with" metaphysics, and the game with an end as ultimate telos--the end(s) of history, the end(s) of knowledge, the end(s) of human life--is metaphysics. The title, "Endgames," finally also refers polemically to postmodernist games with an end of modernity; as opposed to these, Wellmer defends the fragile moral and political substance of the modernity that postmodernists attempt to overcome--and that sense of what needs to be preserved of the modern tradition for a postmetaphysical modernity is what makes his writings unique. In the first of the book's three parts, "Negative and Communicative Freedom," Wellmer focuses on political philosophy, examining in particular the links and tensions between liberal basic rights and modern ideas of democracy. In Part II, "Postmetaphysical Perspectives," he attempts to develop a postmetaphysical perspective on aesthetics and metaphysics (with and against Adorno), on the problem of truth (with and against Richard Rorty, Jurgen Habermas, and Karl-Otto Apel), and on hermeneutics (with and against Hans-Georg Gadamer and Karl-Otto Apel). Part III, "Images of the Times," contains occasional pieces on Ludwig Wittgenstein, the Frankfurt School, Hans Jonas, and architecture. The book closes with an appended critical essay on Hannah Arendt, reflecting the importance of Arendt's political philosophy to Wellmer's work.

Basketball: How to Play the All-Star Way

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Withers, Tom / Seiden, Art, PUBLISHER: Steck-Vaughn, Colorful guides to understanding, enjoying, and playing popular sports Professional sports journalists offers insight on the history, rules, objectives, equipment, and strategies of popular team sports. It's everything a young reader needs to enjoy participating in amateur- and professional-level events. This book provides details on ball handling and stance, a variety of shots, fouls and violations, and the importance of being a team player.

Interior Spaces of the USA: A Pictorial Review of

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Images, PUBLISHER: Books Nippan, Photographs of outstanding contemporary interior architecture and design, accompanied by comprehensive captions and biographical information on participating firms. Includes commercial spaces and atria; hospitality spaces and restaurants; leisure and arts centers; public and special purpose spaces; and retail spaces and showrooms

Worms and Other Invertebrates

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Woods, Samuel G., PUBLISHER: Blackbirch Press, Explains the characteristics and classification of: Insects Arachnids Centipedes and Millipedes Crustaceans Jellyfish Sea Anemones and Corals Sea Stars, Feather Stars, and Others Sea Cucumbers, Urchins, and Sand Dollars Octopuses, Squid, and Nautilus Clams, Snails, Slugs, and Others Sponges Segmented Worms Roundworms Flatworms

Camera Lucida: Reflections on Photography

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Barthes, Roland / Dyer, Geoff, PUBLISHER: Hill & Wang, A graceful, contemplative volume, "Camera Lucida "was first published in . Commenting on artists such as Avedon, Clifford, Mapplethorpe, and Nadar, Roland Barthes presents photography as being outside the codes of language or culture, acting on the body as much as on the mind, and rendering death and loss more acutely than any other medium. This groundbreaking approach established "Camera Lucida "as one of the most important books of theory on the subject, along with Susan Sontag's "On Photography."

Dictionary of African Names, Volume 1

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Adebayo, 'Bunmi, PUBLISHER: Authorhouse, This book publishes thousands of African names, their ethnic and country of origin, and English phonetic pronunciation. The book is for those interested in African names and general readers seeking more knowledge about African culture or willing to recapture African heritage through name. It is a thorough exposure of African names and meanings. It encourages and stimulates people of both African and non-African descent into feeling comfortable about taking on such names.

The Economic Person: Acting and Analyzing

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Danner, Peter L., PUBLISHER: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, This book emphasizes that analysis of broad economic changes treats people abstractly, while a personalist view sees them as human agents who, while needing and generating economic goods, must still be responsive to others and be aware of values and goals beyond temporal well-being. Visit our website for sample chapters

The Iroquois: The Six Nations Confederacy

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Englar, Mary / Duden, Jane, PUBLISHER: Social Studies Collections, Bold photography and illustrations and captivating text provide insightful glimpses into American Indian nations of North America. Fascinating descriptions of the history and lifestyles of these nations help readers understand these rich cultures that have endured to this day. Special features throughout these books include biographical profiles, time lines, maps, and recipes. This series explores and supports the standards "Era 1: Three Worlds Meet (Beginnings to )," and "Era 4: Expansion and Reform ()," as required by the National Standards for History; and "Culture," "Time, Continuity, and Change," "People, Places, and Environments," "Individual Development and Identity," "Individuals, Groups, and Institutions," and "Power, Authority, and Governance," as required by the National Council for the Social Studies. Acquista Ora

Looking at Plants

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Suzuki, David T. / Hehner, Barbara, PUBLISHER: John Wiley & Sons, Explains the importance of plants— all the various and incredible ways they've had to develop in order to protect themselves from being eaten; how they reproduce and the methods used to send their seeds over long distances. Offers a look at plant life including their roots and stems both as pipelines and in action. Also discusses leaves, fruits and much more.

Stupore e tremori

Amélie Nothomb A novel set in contemporary Japan depicting Japanese corporate culture and the sexism and racism that exist in Japanese society. (cod. I_)

Performer culture and literature 1

Titolo: Performer culture and literature 1 Allegati: CD Autore: Marina Spiazzi, Marina Tavella, Margaret Layton Editore: Zanichelli Prezzo: 9 euro ISBN: Libro usato ma in buono stato. Non presenta scritte a penna. Esercizi e qualche sottolineatura matita. Rare sottolineature in evidenziatore. Completo di CD e copertina

Performer culture and literature 1

Titolo: Performer culture and literature 1 Allegati: CD Autore: Marina Spiazzi, Marina Tavella, Margaret Layton Editore: Zanichelli Prezzo: 9 euro ISBN: Libro usato ma in buono stato. Non presenta scritte a penna. Esercizi e qualche sottolineatura matita. Rare sottolineature in evidenziatore. Completo di CD e copertina.

Society in Space: Colonialism, Nationalism and Post-Colonial

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Perera, Nihal, PUBLISHER: Westview Press, "Society and Space" traces the historical construction of social space in Sri Lanka. Utilizing a world-systems perspective, landscape interpretation, and theories of colonial architecture and urbanism, Nihal Perera looks at colonized, decolonized, and postcolonial Sri Lanka through the lens of successive spatial transformations. The author skillfully reveals the importance of construction, occupation, and the fashioning of territories, urban landscapes, and built forms, pointing out the interconnections and meanings of these spatial aspects as part of changing political, economic, and cultural systems.This book treats space and the built environment of Sri Lanka's place in the world system at different points in history. Yet, it also maintains an awareness of specific issues of local politics and culture. Writing from a position in the "postcolonial periphery," Perera argues that the politics governing the construction of space and spatial structures is of primary importance for those seeking to understand a particular society and culture.

Good Game: Christianity and the Culture of Sports

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Hoffman, Shirl James, PUBLISHER: Baylor University Press, In recent years the United States has seen an influx of Christian athletes and coaches into big-time sports, as well as a heightened importance placed on sports in church programs and enormous platforms for intercollegiate sports at Christian schools and colleges. However, as Shirl Hoffman critiques, a Christian vision of sport remains merely superficialareplete with prayers before free throws and praises after touchdowns but offering little if any alternative vision from the secular sports culture. Far from being the kind of life-affirming, faith-affirming events that they could be, games played in Christian college gymnasiums, for example, too often end up as mockeries of the faith statements given prominence in their mission statements. Here, in this thoughtful, narrative-driven exploration, Hoffman retells numerous fascinating stories from the world of ancient and contemporary sports and draws on the history of the Christian tradition as he seeks to answer the question aWhat would it mean to think Christianly about sport?a

Performer. Culture and literature.Vol. 1: From the Origins

Performer. Culture and literature.Vol. 1: From the Origins to the Nighteenth Century. di Marina Spiazzi, Marina Tavella, Margaret Layton, Zanichelli inglese ISBN: condizioni: CONDIZIONI ACCETTABILI

The Many Faces of Islam: Perspectives on a Resurgent

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Rejwan, Nissim, PUBLISHER: University Press of Florida, Written in a style easily accessible to both students and general readers, The Many Faces of Islam offers a wide range of perspectives on modern Islamic culture and religious practice. Seeking to dispel the perception that Islamic fundamentalism and extremism represent Islam in its entirety, Nissim Rejwan surveys the issues and provides numerous excerpts from modern writers and scholars, Muslim and non-Muslim, summarizing the many problems and dilemmas facing contemporary Muslims. Rejwan argues that to view Islam as uniform and all of a piece invites confusion and miscomprehension. The rich sampling of readings amplifies the summary discussion and demonstrates the surprising variety of Islamic concepts and practices. Issues include the uniqueness of Islam, the decline of the Islamic establishment, the impact of modernity, misunderstandings of Islam, Islam and the Dhimmis, the fundamentalist revival, and more. With a novel, topical approach to his subject, Rejwan widens the view of Islam from radicalism to the culture as a whole. His combination of topical summary and illuminating, balanced texts will provide a useful resource for students of Islamic culture and, for general readers, an insightful, balanced, and engaging introduction to a poorly understood but increasingly important civilization.

Studies in Metaphysics

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: French, Peter A. / Wettstein, Howard K. / Uehling, Theodore E., Jr., PUBLISHER: University of Minnesota Press, "Studies in Metaphysics " was first published in . Minnesota Archive Editions uses digital technology to make long-unavailable books once again accessible, and are published unaltered from the original University of Minnesota Press editions.

Organizing Audiovisual and Electronic Resources for Access:

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Hsieh-Yee, Ingrid, PUBLISHER: Libraries Unlimited, Focusing on audiovisual materials and electronic resources that are rapidly being added to library collections, this book guides users in organizing sound recordings, video recordings, computer files, interactive multimedia, and Internet resources. It specifically demonstrates how to perform descriptive cataloging and subject analysis to these items using AACR2r, MARC, LC subject headings, classification schemes, and other guidelines accepted by the cataloging community.

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