gandhian satyagraha an analytical and critical approach 1st

Rhetoric

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Richards, Jennifer, PUBLISHER: Routledge, The term 'rhetoric' describes the effective use of language, usually to persuade or influence. Frequently set up in opposition to 'truth' or 'plain speech', it has attracted much critical debate from ancient philosophy to current literary theory. Examining both the practice and theory of this controversial concept, Jennifer Richards looks at: historical and contemporary definitions of the term 'rhetoric' uses of rhetoric in literature, by authors such as William Shakespeare, Mary Shelley and James Joyce classical traditions of rhetoric, as seen in the work of Plato, Aristotle and Cicero the rebirth of rhetoric in the Renaissance and its return to the contemporary academy through Composition and Literature courses the current position and way forward for rhetoric in literary and critical theory, as envisaged by critics such as Paul de Man, Jacques Derrida and Kenneth Burke. This insightful volume offers an honest and accessible account of this debatable yet unavoidable term, making this book invaluable reading for students of literature, philosophy and cultural studies.

Adorno's Negative Dialectic: Philosophy and the Possibility

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: O'Connor, Brian, PUBLISHER: MIT Press (MA), The purely philosophical concerns of Theodor W. Adorno's negative dialectic would seem to be far removed from the concreteness of critical theory; Adorno's philosophy considers perhaps the most traditional subject of "pure" philosophy, the structure of experience, whereas critical theory examines specific aspects of society. But, as Brian O'Connor demonstrates in this highly original interpretation of Adorno's philosophy, the negative dialectic can be seen as the theoretical foundation of the reflexivity or critical rationality required by critical theory. Adorno, O'Connor argues, is committed to the "concretion" of philosophy: his thesis of nonidentity attempts to show that reality is not reducible to appearances. This lays the foundation for the applied "concrete" critique of appearances that is essential to the possibility of critical theory. To explicate the context in which Adorno's philosophy operates--the tradition of modern German philosophy, from Kant to Heidegger--O'Connor examines in detail the ideas of these philosophers as well as Adorno's self-defining differences with them. O'Connor discusses Georg Lukacs and the influence of his "protocritical theory" on Adorno's thought; the elements of Kant's and Hegel's German idealism appropriated by Adorno for his theory of subject-object mediation; the priority of the object and the agency of the subject in Adorno's epistemology; and Adorno's important critiques of Kant and the phenomenology of Heidegger and Husserl, critiques that both illuminate Adorno's key concepts and reveal his construction of critical theory through an engagement with the problems of philosophy.

Business Economics

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Moschandreas, Maria / Moscheandreas, Maria, PUBLISHER: Cengage Learning Emea, Business Economics is concerned with the nature, scope and the functioning of business enterprises. The book synthesises traditional and modern economic concepts and tools of analysis to build a coherent analytical framework capable of dealing with questions of direct relevance to business. Business Economics uses real world examples and is enriched with case studies drawn from a variety of sources in the UK and other countries, from the small firm to the international corporation. A unique feature of this textbook is the inclusion of applications following each chapter. These case studies and the numerous questions and problems are designed to illustrate economic thinking, to assist business problem solving and to stimulate seminar discussions. This new edition adopts a more user-friendly approach, and has been thoroughly up-dated to incorporate important recent developments in business economics.

Anthropology of Religion: The Unity and Diversity of

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Crapo, Richley H., PUBLISHER: McGraw-Hill Humanities/Social Sciences/Langua, This text offers an alternative to the case-driven approach that the sole use of a reader tends to foster. It provides students with ways of conceptualizing what religion is, what its social and psychological functions are, the nature of religious symbolism and religious behavior, and the organizational structure of religions. This text covers all the standard topics (e.g., ideology and symbolism, ritual and ceremony, organizational forms, and social and psychological functions of religion) as well as ones of more recent interest such as religion and gender, the psychology of religion, and pilgrimage. Acquista Ora

Technical Mathematics [With CDROM]

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Ewen, Dale / Gary, Joan S. / Trefzger, James E., PUBLISHER: Pearson Prentice Hall, //-->K-, Ewen, Dale, Gary, Joan S., Trefzger, James E., Technical Mathematics, 2/E//--> This book provides readers with necessary mathematics skills. Mathematics provides the essential framework for and is the basic language of all the technologies. Mathematical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills are crucial to understanding the changing face of technology. It presents the following major areas: fundamental concepts and measurement; fundamental algebraic concepts; exponential and logarithmic functions; right-triangle trigonometry; the trigonometric functions with formulas and identities; complex numbers; matrices; polynomial and rational functions; basic statistics for process control; and analytic geometry. An excellent learning aid and resource tool for engineers, especially computer software, hardware, and peripheral manufacturers. Its comprehensive appendices make this an excellent desktop reference.

Managing People in Public Agencies: Personnel and Labor

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Brock, Jonathan, PUBLISHER: University Press of America, An examination of personnel management from the perspective of the program manager, rather than that of a personnel officer or other staff specialist. It takes the case study approach, containing 16 original case studies. Its ultimate aim is to help managers and policy makers fully integrate human resources and needs with the overall program or institutional objectives. It provides diagnostic and management tools and focuses on balancing productivity with organizational goals and personnel satisfaction. Originally published in by Little, Brown and Company.

Online Teaching and Learning Language and Culture 1st

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Carla Meskill, PUBLISHER: Bloomsbury Academic, NA

Sports Medicine Imaging, an Issue of Radiologic Clinics of

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Tuite, Michael, PUBLISHER: W.B. Saunders Company, Musculoskeletal injuries are an unfortunate byproduct of an active population. Therefore imaging of these injuries is essential for the treatment, rehabilitation, and return to play. This issue reviews topics such as pediatric upper and lower extremity injuries, skiing and snow boarding injuries, overhead throwing injuries, spine injuries, and hip injuries.

Economics in Urban Conservation

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Lichfield, Nathaniel, PUBLISHER: Cambridge University Press, The role of economics in urban conservation is relatively underdeveloped. Professor Lichfield has added to his other pioneering studies in this innovative and important exposition of approach, method and techniques for the systematic application of economics in the conservation of urban areas. In order to establish an appropriate base for the economic analysis and application in parts III, IV and V of the book, the opening sections provide essential background information about the management and planning for conservation in the urban system in general and examine the special place of the cultural built heritage: those building and objects chosen by society for particular protection. Written in a highly accessible style, Economics in Urban Conservation makes a major contribution to an understanding of how economics in conservation can help in achieving a sensible balance between continuity and change in the built environment.

Staying Alive After 35!

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: McClelland, Tony, PUBLISHER: Tfm Publishing, This remarkable book is long overdue. It provides the insights essential for the lay reader to take personal control of their long-term health, and physical and emotional well-being. It empowers and educates the non-doctor like no book before it. Using a patient-centred and evidence-based approach, it reflects the dramatic changes in the way medical care will be delivered in the future i.e. as an equal and mutually respectful partnership between well-informed patient and hopefully, well-informed doctor.

Black and White Keys

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Hood, Hugh, PUBLISHER: ECW Press, This novel tells of Andrew Goderich, failed academic and unemployed philosopher, and of his crisis and rebirth through hardship and service. At a loose end at the outbreak of war in an Ottawa electric with activity, he is galvanized into a purposefulness as a result of an unexpected meeting with representatives of the RCMP, the Department of External Affairs, and Canadian Jewry, who make him an offer he can't refuse.

A Political and Economic Dictionary of Eastern Europe

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Day, Alan / 1st, Ed / East, Roger, PUBLISHER: Routledge, An invaluable new dictionary, written by a respected team of reference book compilers to provide an essential guide to the economics and politics of this immense and important region. It contains over entries covering the countries, the region's ethnic groups, political parties, prime ministers, presidents, business organizations, geographical features, religions and border disputes. Features include: * Entries on Chechnya, Poland, Uniate Church, Gennadii Zyuganov and The Hungarian Democratic Forum * Covers 22 countries in Central, Eastern and South-Eastern Europe, trans-Caucasus and the Russian Federation * Includes separate articles on each country, and its economy * Entries are arranged alphabetically and are fully cross-referenced making the book easy to use * All organizations listed include full address, telephone, fax and e-mail details * Geographical and personal name indexes. Acquista Ora

Improving Hrd Practice

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Gilley, Jerry W., PUBLISHER: Krieger Publishing Company, This series, edited by Michael W. Galbraith, explores issues and concerns of practitioners who work in the broad range of settings in adult and continuing education and human resource development. These books provide information and strategies on how to make practice more effective for professionals and those they serve. They are written from a practical viewpoint and provide a forum for instructors, administrators, policy makers, counselors, trainers, managers, program and organizational developers, instructional designers, and other related professionals. Far too many HRD (human resource development) professionals view learning as an end unto itself. As a result, all their efforts are focused toward the number of training programs delivered and the number of employees who participate in training. Little regard is given to the impacts and results of training activity. Over time, this approach does not improve the organization -- which seriously hurts the image and credibility of HRD. This book is designed to provide HRD professionals with a strategically integrated approach; one that helps them overcome the failures of the past while striking a new course for the future. The text provides a comprehensive look at the seven failures of today's HRD practice and provides realistic approaches to improving HRD within an organization. It would be an excellent text for a university course at the masters and doctorate level.

Geometric Curve Evolution and Image Processing

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Emmerich, Heike J. / Cao, Frederic / Cao, Frdric, PUBLISHER: Springer, In image processing, "motions by curvature" provide an efficient way to smooth curves representing the boundaries of objects. In such a motion, each point of the curve moves, at any instant, with a normal velocity equal to a function of the curvature at this point. This book is a rigorous and self-contained exposition of the techniques of "motion by curvature." The approach is axiomatic and formulated in terms of geometric invariance with respect to the position of the observer. This is translated into mathematical terms, and the author develops the approach of Olver, Sapiro and Tannenbaum, which classifies all curve evolution equations. He then draws a complete parallel with another axiomatic approach using level-set methods: this leads to generalized curvature motions. Finally, novel, and very accurate, numerical schemes are proposed allowing one to compute the solution of highly degenerate evolution equations in a completely invariant way. The convergence of this scheme is also proved.

Technics & Civilization

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Mumford, Lewis, PUBLISHER: Mariner Books, This is a history of the machine and a critical study of its effects on civilization. Mumford has drawn on every aspect of life to explain the machine and to trace its social results. "An extraordinarily wide-ranging, sensitive, and provocative book about a subject upon which philosophers have so far shed but little light" (Journal of Philosophy). Index; illustrations.

Hijikata Tatsumi and Ohno Kazuo

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Fraleigh, Sondra Horton / Nakamura, Tamah, PUBLISHER: Routledge, "Routledge Performance Practitioners" is a series of introductory guides to the key theatre-makers of the last century. Each volume explains the background to and the work of one of the major influences on twentieth- and twenty-first-century performance. These compact, well-illustrated and clearly written books unravel the contribution of modern theatre's most charismatic innovators. "Hijikata Tatsumi and Ohno Kazuo" is the first book to combine: - an account of the founding of Japanese butoh through the partnership of Hijikata and Ohno, extending to the larger story of butoh's international assimilation. - an exploration of the impact of the social and political issues of post World War II Japan on the aesthetic development of butoh. - metamorphic dance experiences that students of butoh can explore. - a glossary of English and Japanese terms. As a first step towards critical understanding, and as an initial exploration before going on to further, primary research, "Routledge Performance Practitioners "are unbeatable value for today's student.

Contemporary Business Mathematics for Colleges [With CDROM]

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Deitz, James E. / Southam, James L., PUBLISHER: South Western Educational Publishing, CONTEMPORARY BUSINESS MATH FOR COLLEGES, 15th Edition presents an arithmetic-based, basic approach to business math. It emphasizes a practical, skill-building approach to prepare readers for careers in business through step-by-step development of concepts, numerous practice exercises, and real-world application of techniques. The text progresses from the most basic to more complex business math topics. The accompanying CD-ROM includes tutorials, video clips, and more to help readers gain confidence in mathematics.

A Critical Analysis of Vikram Seth's Poetry and Fiction

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Seemita Mohanty, PUBLISHER: Atlantic Publishers and Distributors, NA

Evolutionary Psychology: A Critical Introduction

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Swami, Viren, PUBLISHER: Bps Blackwell, The last decade has witnessed an exciting change in our understanding of the way in which the mind operates and the reasons behind a myriad of human behaviours. The traditional idea that nurture trumps nature in explanations of human behaviour has been supplanted by the evolutionary argument that human beings share evolved mental architectures that govern their behaviour. This volume is an introduction to evolutionary approaches to psychology, bringing together seminal work in the field and exploring the ways in which evolutionary psychological research can illuminate our understanding of human behaviours and nature. Together, the chapters in this volume present a fresh perspective on evolutionary approaches to psychology, critically evaluating the extant literature while maintaining the need for evolutionary psychologies. Written by key scholars in the field Full compliant with the BPS syllabus Critical evaluation of the literature from different evolutionary perspectives

Alphabet Under Construction

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Fleming, Denise, PUBLISHER: Henry Holt & Company, An artist's approach to introducing the alphabet "Mouse airbrushes the A, buttons the B, carves the C..." Mouse is hard at work constructing each letter of the alphabet. He dyes the D, erases the E, and folds the F. Mouse works his way right through to Z, constructing an alphabet that surpasses even the wildest artistic imagination.

Transforming HR: Creating Value Through People

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Withers, Mark / Williamson, Mark / Reddington, Martin, PUBLISHER: Butterworth-Heinemann, HR practitioners are under ever-increasing pressure to transform and deliver greater value to their organizations. The HR transformation agenda involves the effective use of technology, outsourcing and development of HR capability to provide high quality internal support, but reliable guidance on how to make this transformational change happen can be hard to come by. Transforming HR, 2nd edition offers robust, practical advice on changing the way human resource management is undertaken in organisations, walking you through the transformational process from initial planning to the evaluation of outcomes. The authors draw on their experiences and those of leading HR practitioners to address the critical questions and present the latest research in the area to inform your decisions and approach to transformation. Since the first edition of the book many organisations have restructured their HR functions and invested in better HR information systems but with new issues emerging all the time, the journey towards transformation must continue. To support this journey with tried and tested experience and insights, the new edition features: * New chapters on HR's value proposition, Web 2.0 and benefits realisation to demonstrate their critical role in transformation * Cutting edge research on the experience of line managers and the use of Web 2.0/social media technology by HR to bring you up to speed on emerging topics * Views and experience of senior practitioners drawn from a broader organizational base to enrich the discussion and knowledge-base * A chapter structure more closely allied to the HR change cycle * Closing considerations of the challenges that HR must face in the near future to realise the promise of HR transformation Intended as an inspiring, hands-on guide to planning, implementing and evaluating transformation strategies, Transforming HR, 2nd edition is an essential companion as you work to increase the value of HR in your organization. * An inspiring, hands-on guide to planning, implementing and evaluating transformation strategies to help you increase the value of HR in your organization * New chapters on HR's value proposition, Web 2.0 and benefits realisation to demonstrate their critical role in transformation * Cutting edge research on topics such as the use of social media technology by HR, with views and experience from senior practitioners across a broad range of organizations

Screening the Past: Film and the Representation of History

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Barta, Tony, PUBLISHER: Praeger Publishers, Film and television have been accepted as having a pervasive influence on how people understand the world. An important aspect of this is the relationship of history and film. The different views of the past created by film, television, and video are only now attracting closer attention from historians, cultural critics, and filmmakers. This volume seeks to advance the critical exploration scholars have recently begun. Barta begins by addressing the various ways the past is "screened" for our understanding and relates the art of film to other media. The essays that follow deal primarily with the changing perspectives of political and social developments--and changing concepts of ideology, gender, or culture--in films and television programs made for historically shaped reasons. Chapters by filmmakers explore issues of context and intent in their own projects. Scholars and general readers interested in film and cultural studies will find this an important volume.

Ad Campaign Planner

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Sayre, April, PUBLISHER: Thomson South-Western, Using a series of specially designed worksheets, this project workbook guides students through the process of building an advertising campaign step-by-step. Students organize an agency, profile a target market, conduct primary and secondary research, analyze the competition, develop an industry overview, evaluate the product/service, and prepare media plans, creative strategies, and promotions. Then, drawing on their worksheets, they construct an end-of-term written proposal and/or presentation.

Stories, Theories and Things

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Brooke-Rose, Christine / Brooke-Rose, Christine / Christine, Brooke-Rose, PUBLISHER: Cambridge University Press, The novelist and critic Christine Brooke-Rose reflects on her own fictional craft and turns her well-developed analytic abilities on other writers fictional and critical, from Hawthorne and Pound to Bloom and Derrida, in an attempt to investigate those difficult border zones between the "invented" and the "real." The result is an extended meditation, in a highly personal idiom, on the creative act and its relation to modern theoretical writing and thinking. Like her fiction, Professor Brooke-Rose's criticism is self-consciously experimental, trying out and discarding ideas, adopting others. Her linguistic prowess, her uncommon role as a recognized writer of fiction and theory, and the relevance of her work to the feminist and other modern movements, all contribute to the interest of this unusual sequence of essays. Christine Brooke-Rose, formerly a professor at the Universite de Paris, and now retired, lives in France. She is the author of several works of literary criticism and a number of novels, including Amalgamemnon and Xorander.

Death and the Moving Image Ideology, Iconography and I 1st

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Michele Aaron, PUBLISHER: Edinburgh University Press, NA

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