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Existential Sociology

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Douglas, J. D. / Johnson, J. M. / Douglas, Jack D., PUBLISHER: Cambridge University Press, This collection of ten original essays was first published in . It engages the 'crisis in sociology' at the most fundamental level of thought and experience. Existential sociology is defined as the study and understanding of all forms of human existence. Without seeking ong>toong> erect a pristine philosophical sanctuary of its own, Existential Sociology examines and criticizes the underlying philosophical assumptions of previous theories of social science, while elaborating its own approach ong>toong> human understanding. The contribuong>toong>rs are concerned with constructing practical as well as theoretical truths about social life - how we feel, think and act. In contrast ong>toong> most other sociologies, the emphasis is on the independence and dominance of human feelings over the evaluative and cognitive features of social actions. Students and teachers of sociology and people in related fields interested in the connection between social science and their own subjects will find Existential Sociology useful and absorbing.

Energy: Its Use and the Environment

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Hinrichs, Roger A. / Kleinbach, Merlin H., PUBLISHER: Thomson Brooks/Cole, What is the impact of such energy issues as global warming, radioactive waste, and municipal solid waste on the individual and society? ENERGY: ITS USE AND THE ENVIRONMENT answers these questions, emphasizing the physical principles behind energy and its effects on our environment, and explaining the basic physical principles behind the use of energy, including the study of mechanics, electricity and magnetism, thermodynamics, and aong>toong>mic and nuclear physics. By placing energy issues within the context of everyday examples and asking you ong>toong> define and support critical arguments, ENERGY: ITS USE AND THE ENVIRONMENT offers a provocative approach ong>toong> this crucial issue.

God's Undertaker: Has Science Buried God?

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Lennox, John, PUBLISHER: Lion Publishing Plc, Intended ong>toong> provide a basis for discussion, this captivating study evaluates the evidence of modern science in relation ong>toong> the debate between the atheistic and theistic resource addresses such ong>toong>pics as the origin of life; the genetic code and its origin; the nature and scope of evolution; and the scope and limits of science. Gripping and thoroughly argued, it is an illuminating look at one of man's greatest debates. This updated edition features 10 percent new content and a brand new forward from the author.

Inequality, Democracy, and Economic Development

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Midlarsky, Manus I., PUBLISHER: Cambridge University Press, The relationship between inequality and democracy is a compelling one for the contemporary social scientist. This book addresses questions raised as early as the time of Arisong>toong>tle, and continue through Marx ong>toong> the present day. Theories of inequality in relation ong>toong> democracy are explored, and the book focuses on the sources of democracy, the relationship between economic development and thresholds of democracy, and finally responses ong>toong> democratization. As the gap between rich and poor widens within and between nations, the subject of this book becomes increasingly important worldwide.

Restructuring: The Impact of Hospital Organization on

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Clifford, Joyce C. / American Organization of Nurse Executive, PUBLISHER: Jossey-Bass, Hospital restructuring--if not accomplished with care and understanding--can result in significant turmoil and confusion. "Restructuring" attempts ong>toong> help remedy these negative consequences by vividly describing the behind-the-scenes impact of hospital restructuring on one of the most important components of the hospital workforce--its nursing staff. "Restructuring: The Impact of Hospital Organization on Nursing Leadership" is a careful examination of the evolution of the role of the chief nursing officer (CNO) in hospitals responding ong>toong> a dramatically changing health care environment. It explores how and why the CNO role is changing and strives ong>toong> clarify the impact of that change on the management and administration of clinical nursing services. The book's main focus is that nursing, and ultimately the quality of patient care, is strongly influenced by the existence of a chief nursing officer (CNO) and his or her leadership capabilities.

Assassination of JFK

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Kelly, Eamonn E. R. / Cole, Scott, PUBLISHER: Greenhaven Press, Each volume in the "At Issue in Hisong>toong>ry series is an anthology that focuses on a controversial hisong>toong>rical ong>toong>pic. At offshoot of Greenhaven's acclaimed "At Issue series focusing on current social issues, this series provides primary and secondary sources ong>toong> explore and investigate the various opinions offered on each ong>toong>pic. Hisong>toong>ry comes ong>toong> life as the reader is exposed ong>toong> the voices of those who participated in and witnessed the dramatic events of the past. More recent writings by hisong>toong>rians and other scholars examine events with the benefit of hindsight, illuminating both the heroism and egregious errors of hisong>toong>ry makers.

North and South

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Gaskell, Elizabeth Cleghorn / Shuttleworth, Sally, PUBLISHER: Oxford University Press, USA, Mary Gaskell's North and South examines the nature of social authority and obedience and provides an insightful description of the role of middle class women in nineteenth century society. Through the song>toong>ry of Margaret Hale, a southerner who moves ong>toong> the northern industrial ong>toong>wn of Milong>toong>n, Gaskell skillfully explores issues of class and gender, as Margaret's sympathy for the ong>toong>wn mill workers conflicts with her growing attraction ong>toong> the mill owner, John Thornong>toong>n. This new and revised expanded edition sets the novel in the context of Vicong>toong>rian social and medical debate.

A Window Into Eternity: A Jungian Perspective on Marriage

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Hill, Psy D. Robert D. / Hill, Robert D., Psy., PUBLISHER: PublishAmerica, All things in the universe were originally created as pairs of opposites. Life is also created as pairs of opposites, that of male and female. While men and women are physically separate individuals, this is not the case of the inner spiritual being that is revealed as opposites of a single reality. This book explains how ong>toong> unite the opposites of male and female so this inner spiritual reality can be experienced. Carl Jung gave exact definitions of the human soul and the nature of the inner spiritual reality that has nothing ong>toong> do with any religious view. Jung defined religion as a numinous experience, or spiritual, and all organized religion as the codification of the original numinous experience. Marriage is a spiritual experience where the uniting of the opposites leads ong>toong> the very throb of creation itself. The nature and source of life can only be realized through the combination of male and female and never as separate individuals. The uniting of the opposites provides us with A Window Inong>toong> Eternity.

Mathematics for Curriculum Leaders

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Rawson, William B., PUBLISHER: Routledge, "Mathematics for Curriculum Leaders" challenges teachers ong>toong> ask questions about the nature of understanding in mathematics and the ideas underlying its teaching and learning. The book suggests that more attention should be given ong>toong> the processes children apply rather than simply accepting their final product as evidence of engagement or understanding. "Mathematics for Curriculum Leaders" is divided inong>toong> seven units, each dealing with distinct aspects of the learning of primary mathematics. Each unit provides appropriate activities ong>toong> support children in their attempts ong>toong> report their thinking, and focuses on the sensitive collection and interpretation of this information so that the students can be given a prudent course of instruction through the important primary education years.

Norman Mailer: The Last Romantic

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Rollyson, Carl, PUBLISHER: iUniverse.com, Carl Rollyson was Norman Mailer's first literary biographer ong>toong> draw on unpublished letters and manuscripts as well as on interviews with the writer's friends and foes. Rollyson provides a full account of Mailer's college years, especially his fear of being drafted. Here are the sources of Mailer's mental crisis in the s that led ong>toong> the stabbing of his second wife, Adele. The Lives of Norman Mailer gets at the sources of Mailer's obsession with violence while also portraying a major literary figure in the making, from his fabulous debut war novel, The Naked and the Dead ong>toong> his final bid for literary fame, The Castle in the Forest, a brooding foray inong>toong> 20th century evil via an account of Adolf Hitler's early life. A final chapter rounds out a penetrating account of Mailer's final two decades of productivity which yielded books as various as a controversial biography of Picasso and a philosophical dialogue on the nature of God.

The American Cowboy

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: James, Will, PUBLISHER: Mountain Press Publishing Company, "The American Cowboy spans three generations of cowboys in the American West, from the young trail boss of the very first cattle drive from Texas north ong>toong> the railroads, ong>toong> his grandson, born after the open range had been fenced in. Discover the danger and thrill of life on the frontier as the hisong>toong>ry of the cowboy unfolds through the expansion of the cattle business, the growth of the railroads, and the coming of the farmer. Will James brings ong>toong> life the spirit of the American cowboy that will never die.

Parliament of Canada -OS

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Franks, C. E. S., PUBLISHER: University of ong>Toong>ronong>toong> Press, More MPs resign voluntarily in Canada than their counterparts in either Britain or the United States. A recent Gallup poll found that the majority of Canadians have little ong>toong> no interest in Parliament. Western Canadians are agitating for the establishment of a 3-E Senate: elected, equal, effective. In this provocative study C.E.S Franks explores the nature of Canada's parliamentary system and the roots of current dissatisfaction with its institutions. He compares the demands made on MPs with their essentially amateur abilities ong>toong> govern. He relates the institution of Parliament ong>toong> broader questions about political parties in general, and considers the relationship of Parliament ong>toong> the executive branch in policy-making and accountability.

The Brontes

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Gordon, Felicia, PUBLISHER: Addison Wesley Longman, Excellent introduction ong>toong> the background of the four Brontes Outlines their lives and cultural background. Explores important places and people in lives of the four Brontes and the effect on their writings. Examines four of the Brontes' major works: "Jane Eyre, Vilette, the Tennant of Wildfell Hall" and "Wuthering Heights" The Brontes are a literary phenomenon. The novels, poetry and prose of Emily, Charlotte, Anne and Branwell have made a lasting contribution ong>toong> English literature. Their brief lives, marred by illness, violence, and early death, have added ong>toong> their fascination. Felicia Gordon's account provides an excellent introduction ong>toong> the life and works of the Brontes by examining in detail their bleak and isolated childhood and its effect on their writing, setting the Brontes' work clearly in the context of their times. This sympathetic account of the harsh lives the Brontes provides a fascinating and enlightening introduction ong>toong> those wanting ong>toong> read their works. Felicia Gordon is at the Cambridgeshire College of Arts and technology.

Many Peoples, Many Faiths: Women and Men in the World

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Ellwood, Robert S. / McGraw, Barbara A., PUBLISHER: Prentice Hall, This classic work presents the religions of the world in a way that captures the ong>toong>tal human experience in both a factual and empathetic manner. Contains chapters on understanding the world's religious heritage; the cosmic religions of prehisong>toong>ric and tribal peoples; the spiritual paths of India; Buddhism and other religions of East Asia; Monotheistic religions; Judaism; the growth of Christianity; the Islamic faith, and more, and concludes with a chapter that considers religion ong>toong>day and in the future. Describes the experience of each faith's practitioners in the United States and summarizes the affect of that faith on larger American culture. Offers fresh insights and information on ong>toong>day's new religious movements (such as China's Falun Gong)--discussing the social conditions that tend ong>toong> give rise ong>toong> such movements, their sociological nature, and what they say about the societies in which they appear--and includes current information on women's role in religion, and the impact of religion on such human crises as ecology and population. Comes with handy outlines for writing a research paper on world religions and visiting religious sites. For general readers interested in an introspective and enlightening overview of world religions ong>toong>day.

Trees and Leaves

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Althea / Allen, Graham / More, David F., PUBLISHER: Troll Communications, ong>Toong>day's environment-conscious kids will all want ong>toong> join the nature club These unique books reveal the mysteries of nature through brilliant artwork and exciting text.

Talking Bones: The Science of Forensic Anthropology

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Thomas, Peggy, PUBLISHER: Facts on File, This exciting young adult set brings the latest scientific advances right from the laboraong>toong>ry ong>toong> the library. It makes information about science and technology readily available ong>toong> young people in basic terms they can understand. Highlights include: -- The hisong>toong>ry of the particular science or technology, including its key invenong>toong>rs, researchers, and pioneers -- A description of a particular science or technology, introducing its basic concepts and terms -- Applications ong>toong> everyday life -- A discussion of the future of the science or technology, including both the advantages and the potential negative effect on human life and the environment.

Psalms-Poetry for Warriors

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Reyfaun, Takieaa, PUBLISHER: PublishAmerica, Thought-provoking, challenging, compelling, and passionate are all words used ong>toong> describe Psalms-Poetry for Warriors. While reading this collection of poems you'll think of it as a genre by itself, standing alone. Then, reflecting on the original Psalms (in the Bible), you realize this is a cry of the heart ong>toong> which all great poets aspire. You don't have ong>toong> ask ong>toong> see this author's life written on the pages. In a time where spoken word simultaneously explains and perplexes, Takieaa ReyFaun has created a niche where her thoughts demand satisfaction poetically. You will experience her ong>toong>uching rhymes-not ong>toong> be considered religious, although spiritual-on subjects as meaningful as love and as complicated as the battle between mind and spirit. Not ong>toong> be taken lightly, Psalms-Poetry for Warriors seems ong>toong> be ahead of its time, yet it has come ong>toong> us all right on time.

Cottonwood Summer

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Slaughter, Gary, PUBLISHER: Fletcher House, When the army builds a German prisoner of war camp on the outskirts of a small Michigan ong>toong>wn, citizens are outraged. Adding ong>toong> the angst, two women assist a pair of POWs ong>toong> escape -- and are tried for treason. Hisong>toong>ry, fiction, and humor blend inong>toong> a heart-warming song>toong>ry of life on the home front.

The World According to Dean

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Jacobs, Barry, PUBLISHER: ong>Toong>tal Sports, In his 36 years as head coach at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Dean Smith won 879 games -- more games than any coach in major-college basketball hisong>toong>ry. Yet, for the most part, Dean Smith has kept his opinions ong>toong> himself, letting his record do the talking. Now, thanks ong>toong> Barry Jacobs' extensive interview sessions, as well as the public record, we have the legendary coach's views on a wide range of subjects, both professional and personal. In his own words, Smith reflects on coaching, the NCAA, his own philosophy, and the great players he has coached -- from James Worthy and Bob McAdoo ong>toong> Michael Jordan.

Everyday Thoughts about Nature: A Worldview Investigation of

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Cobern, William W. / Cobern, W. W., PUBLISHER: Springer, The primary goal of Everday Thoughts about Nature is ong>toong> understand how typical ninth-grade students and their science teachers think about Nature or the natural world, and how their thoughts are related ong>toong> science. In pursuing this goal, the book raises a basic question about the purpose of science education for the public. Should science education seek ong>toong> educate scientific thinkers' in the pattern of science teachers? Or, should science education seek ong>toong> foster sound science learning within the matrices of various cultural perspectives? By carefully examining the ideas about Nature held by a group of students and their science teachers, Cobern argues that the purpose of science education for the public is ong>toong> foster sound science learning within the matrices of various cultural perspectives'. Cobern's two books, World View Theory and Science Education Research and now Everyday Thoughts about Nature, provide complementary accounts of theoretical and empirical foundations for worldview theory in science education. While many graduate students and researchers have benefited from his earlier work, many more will continue ong>toong> benefit from this book.

The Church in the Age of Constantine: The Theological

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Roldanus, Johannes, PUBLISHER: Routledge, In the Age of Constantine Christians experienced for the first time official recognition and support. The Roman Empire used religion not only as cement ong>toong> unite its different populations, but as a means ong>toong> win divine favor as well. When this mechanism was threatened by doctrinal dissensions or regional rivalries, the Emperor would intervene contributing ong>toong> the supremacy of one persuasion. In the 20th century European Christianity lost its dominant position. Critics, seeing dominance as foreign ong>toong> the Gospel's nature, blame the Constantinian Age as a time of error and fall. However, African and Asian Christians are fascinated by its successful inculturation. Such discussions demand examination and Roldanus provides a refined theological screening of the doctrinal and ethical thinking during the fourth century. Roldanus uses the concept of "contextualization" ong>toong> appreciate this process. He makes clear that, however much the winning positions were dependent on the interfering of the State, the theological reflection went nevertheless its proper way, conditioned as it was by various understandings of salvation-in-Christ. There was a natural concern ong>toong> relate salvation ong>toong> the most important elements of the existing culture. This study aims ong>toong> help students and interested lay-people ong>toong> focus on the essentials and ong>toong> form and unprejudiced opinion on this crucial period of hisong>toong>ry.

International Action Against Racial Discrimination

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Banong>toong>n, Michael P., PUBLISHER: Oxford University Press, USA, An introduction ong>toong> the international law of racial discrimination, this book is the first ong>toong> provide an inside account of how a United Nations human rights treaty body actually works. At the same time, it is an introduction ong>toong> the international law of racial discrimination. The book focuses on the practical operation and implementation of the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination, emphasizing throughout the relationship between law and politics.

Woman's Study Bible: Opening the Word of God to Women

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Kelley, Rhonda Harringong>toong>n / Patterson, Dorothy Kelley, PUBLISHER: Nelson Bibles, No other woman's Bible has a more dazzling array of features than The Woman's Study Bible. It's far more than a devotional Bible. It has over pages of study articles, annotations, and ong>toong>pical notes on hundreds of subjects of interest ong>toong> women of all ages and in all stages of life. The Woman's Study Bible has been lovingly crafted by more than 80 godly women, noted Christian leaders who have combined their expertise ong>toong> produce the only comprehensive study Bible that highlights the unique needs of women.

The Day My Butt Went Psycho!

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Griffiths, Andy, PUBLISHER: Scholastic, Zack Freeman is ready ong>toong> tell his song>toong>ry--the song>toong>ry of a brave young boy and his crazy runaway butt, the song>toong>ry of a crack butt-fighting unit called the B-team, a legendary Butt Hunter and his formidable daughter, and some of the biggest, ugliest and meanest butts ever ong>toong> roam the face of Earth. Courage and endurance take Zack on a journey across the Great Windy Desert, through the Brown Forest and over a Sea of Butts before descending inong>toong> the heart of an explosive buttcano ong>toong> confront the biggest, ugliest and meanest butt of them all

American Jewry and the Civil War

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Korn, Bertram Wallace, PUBLISHER: Jewish Publication Society of America, War has long been considered a classic text on the Jewish role in early American hisong>toong>ry -- on the Jewish community as a whole during the tumultuous years of the war, and on its effort ong>toong> raise the concept of human rights and equality above restrictions based on race or religion. This extensive volume features a new foreword and new afterword, as well as an author's preface ong>toong> the original edition, an author's preface ong>toong> the first paperback edition (), an epilogue, four appendixes, notes, a bibliography, and an index.

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