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Provides translations from the writings of Lu Xiangshan; Wang Yangming; and, the "Platform Sutra", a work which had profound influence on neo-Confucian thought. Translator(s): Ivanhoe, Philip J. Num Pages: 208 pages. BIC Classification: HRKN1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 226 x 148 x 18. Weight in Grams: 366.
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Hackett Publishing Co, Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 197
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780872209619
- ISBN
- 9780872209619
Condition: New
€ 53.71€ 42.75
€ 53.71
€ 42.75
Offers translations of a selection of the writings of the Stoics, along with relevant selections from the works of the Sceptics, an introduction, bibliography, glossary, and index. Translator(s): Gerson, Lloyd P. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: HPCA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 227 x 149 x 19. Weight in Grams: 402.
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Hackett Publishing Co, Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 234
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780872209534
- ISBN
- 9780872209534
Condition: New
€ 50.20€ 40.81
€ 50.20
€ 40.81
Spanning Galileo's career, this title presents an annotated translation of Galileo's important writings as judged by their historical impact from the 17th century to the present. It provides those writings that bear closely on key developments in physics, astronomy, epistemology, and scientific methodology, and those relevant to general culture. Num Pages: 390 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: HPCB; PDX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 225 x 149 x 27. Weight in Grams: 548.
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Hackett Publishing Co, Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 380
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780872209381
- ISBN
- 9780872209381
Condition: New
€ 50.20€ 40.81
€ 50.20
€ 40.81
Book of John Mandeville Num Pages: 320 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1F; 3H; HBJF; HBLC1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 145 x 218 x 23. Weight in Grams: 482.
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Hackett Publishing Co, Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780872209367
- ISBN
- 9780872209367
Condition: New
€ 52.99€ 38.45
€ 52.99
€ 38.45
Helps understand the history of the African Diaspora, slavery in colonial Latin America, and the role of Christianity in the formation of Cartagena de Indies. This book includes a general introduction and headnotes to each selection which provide cultural, historical, and religious context. Num Pages: 232 pages. BIC Classification: 1H; 1KJ; 1KL; 3JD; HBTB; HBTS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 225 x 152 x 18. Weight in Grams: 388.
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Hackett Publishing Co, Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 206
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780872209305
- ISBN
- 9780872209305
Condition: New
€ 50.20€ 40.36
€ 50.20
€ 40.36
Giving an introduction to the political, social, and cultural development of imperial Chinese civilisation, this work introduces a number of important themes - such as the ethnic diversity of the early empires. It includes a general introduction, chronology, bibliography, illustrations, maps, and an index. Num Pages: 624 pages, b/w photos & maps. BIC Classification: 1FPC; HBJF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 239 x 165 x 41. Weight in Grams: 1050.
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Hackett Pub Co Inc
- Number of pages
- 610
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780872209169
- ISBN
- 9780872209169
Condition: New
€ 75.90€ 59.10
€ 75.90
€ 59.10
Includes maps and illustrations, as well as a chronology of the Wars for Independence, suggestions for further reading, and a thorough index. Num Pages: 268 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 1KLS; HBJK. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 218 x 145 x 19. Weight in Grams: 422.
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Hackett Publishing Co, Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 248
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780872208643
- ISBN
- 9780872208643
Condition: New
€ 52.54€ 42.56
€ 52.54
€ 42.56
Provides a basic introduction to the cultures and spiritual teachings of four Native American nations: Delaware, Cherokee, Sioux, Navajo; and also discusses such critical issues as the pan-national spiritual movements and the environment. Num Pages: 432 pages, b/w photos. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HRKT; JFSL9. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 156 x 33. Weight in Grams: 736.
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Hackett Publishing Co, Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 420
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780872208629
- ISBN
- 9780872208629
Condition: New
€ 53.71€ 42.75
€ 53.71
€ 42.75
An abridgment of both volumes of Livermore's classic translation, this work presents those selections that comprise Garcilaso's historical narrative. The author's introduction and notes set Garcilaso in his intellectual, historical, and cultural contexts. Editor(s): Spalding, Karen. Translator(s): Livermore, Harold V. Num Pages: 264 pages, maps. BIC Classification: 1KLSR; 3H; 3JB; HBJK; HBLC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 225 x 142 x 21. Weight in Grams: 418.
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Hackett Publishing Co, Inc United States
- Edition
- Abridged
- Number of pages
- 232
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780872208445
- ISBN
- 9780872208445
Condition: New
€ 53.71€ 42.75
€ 53.71
€ 42.75
A collection of sources in translation. It is suitable for use in courses on the Counter-Reformation, on the history of the Jesuit order, or as part of a more general course on the history of Christianity in the early modern period. Num Pages: 288 pages, Illustrations, map. BIC Classification: HRCC7. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 227 x 150 x 21. Weight in Grams: 452.
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Hackett Publishing Co, Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 263
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780872208407
- ISBN
- 9780872208407
Condition: New
€ 51.37€ 41.03
€ 51.37
€ 41.03
Provides readings from the works of eighteen Latin American thinkers of the nineteenth century, each of whom were engaged in examining the problems that Spanish and Portuguese America faced in the one hundred years after securing independence in 1810. This book includes biographical headnotes for each contributor, a glossary, and a bibliography. Editor(s): Burke, Janet; Humphrey, Ted. Num Pages: 384 pages. BIC Classification: 1KL; 3JH; HPCD; JFCX. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 239 x 157 x 28. Weight in Grams: 640.
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Hackett Publishing Co, Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 366
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780872208384
- ISBN
- 9780872208384
Condition: New
€ 60.71€ 47.91
€ 60.71
€ 47.91
Paperback. Provides readings from the works of eighteen Latin American thinkers of the nineteenth century, each of whom were engaged in examining the problems that Spanish and Portuguese America faced in the one hundred years after securing independence in 1810. This book includes biographical headnotes for each contributor, a glossary, and a bibliography. Editor(s): Burke, Janet; Humphrey, Ted. Num Pages: 384 pages. BIC Classification: 1KL; 3JH; HPCD; JFCX. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 226 x 152 x 21. Weight in Grams: 512.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Hackett Publishing Co, Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 366
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780872208377
- ISBN
- 9780872208377
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 20.45
€ 26.99
€ 20.45
Hardcover. An overview and evaluation of modern psychology's theoretical foundations, this work ranges from Descartes to dynamics in its discussion of such topics as introspectionism, psychoanalysis, behaviorism, and the varieties of contemporary cognitive science. These theories are examined and assessed as attempts to construct a conception of the person. Num Pages: 208 pages. BIC Classification: HPM. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 232 x 148 x 18. Weight in Grams: 360.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Hackett Pub Co Inc
- Edition
- UK ed.
- Number of pages
- 199
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780872208339
- ISBN
- 9780872208339
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 44.99€ 32.42
€ 44.99
€ 32.42
A commoner's presentation to the emperor of a lucky omen from his garden, the repercussions for his family, and several retellings of the incident provide the background for this introduction to Ming society, culture, and politics. This work includes discussions of the founding of the Ming dynasty; the character of the first emperor; and more. Num Pages: 176 pages, b/w illus. BIC Classification: 1FPC; 3H; 3JB; 3JD; HBJF; HBLC; HBLL; HBTB. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 224 x 153 x 15. Weight in Grams: 314.
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Hackett Publishing Co, Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 141
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780872208254
- ISBN
- 9780872208254
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 44.99€ 32.42
€ 44.99
€ 32.42
Provides an overview of the government of the early empires of China. Topics discussed are: the seat of supreme authority; the structure of central government; provincial and local government; the armed forces; officials; government communications; laws of the empire; control of the people and the land; and more. Num Pages: 248 pages. BIC Classification: 1FPC; HBJF; HBLA. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 147 x 19. Weight in Grams: 400.
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Hackett Publishing Co, Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780872208193
- ISBN
- 9780872208193
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 50.99€ 36.73
€ 50.99
€ 36.73
Includes readings from five classic thinkers with importantly distinct approaches to virtue, and five essays from contemporary thinkers that apply virtue theories to the resolution of practical moral problems. This book provides an introduction to the history of virtue theory, highlights the distinctive aspects, and suggests further readings. Editor(s): Welchman, Jennifer. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: HPQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 220 x 148 x 21. Weight in Grams: 416.
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Hackett Publishing Co, Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780872208100
- ISBN
- 9780872208100
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 64.22€ 50.50
€ 64.22
€ 50.50
Hardcover. Featuring the treatise that consists of the first thirteen questions of Aquinas' massive "Summa Theologiae", this volume provides an introduction to Aquinas' views on two central questions of philosophical theology: does God exist? and what is God like? It is the second in "The Hackett Aquinas", a series of philosophical treatises of Aquinas. Translator(s): Shanley, Brian J. Num Pages: 384 pages. BIC Classification: HPCB; HRAB. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 225 x 148 x 26. Weight in Grams: 590.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Hackett Publishing Co, Inc United States
- Edition
- UK ed.
- Number of pages
- 370
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780872208063
- ISBN
- 9780872208063
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 58.39€ 46.20
€ 58.39
€ 46.20
Designed to facilitate a thoughtful and informed reading of Spinoza's 'Ethics', this anthology includes the Ethics in its entirety, and Spinoza's related writings along with two appendices: list of the Propositions from the 'Ethics', which helps the reader trace the development of key themes; and Citations in Proofs. Editor(s): Morgan, Michael L. Translator(s): Shirley, Samuel. Num Pages: 360 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: HPCD. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 230 x 159 x 24. Weight in Grams: 596.
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Hackett Publishing Co, Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780872208049
- ISBN
- 9780872208049
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 61.88€ 48.78
€ 61.88
€ 48.78
Contains presentation of the Objections and Replies, including the Objections from Caterus, Arnauld, and Hobbes, and Descartes' Replies, in their entirety. This work contains a general introduction that discusses the Meditations and the intellectual environment surrounding its reception. It also includes a bibliography and chronology. Num Pages: 208 pages. BIC Classification: HPCD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 160 x 16. Weight in Grams: 396.
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Hackett Publishing Co, Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 184
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780872207998
- ISBN
- 9780872207998
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 50.99€ 36.73
€ 50.99
€ 36.73
Introduces students and general readers to philosophy through core questions and topics - particularly those involving ethics, the existence of God, free will, the relation of mind and body, and what it is to be a person. This book also features a chapter on reasoning, both theoretical and practical. Num Pages: 176 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: HP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 224 x 148 x 15. Weight in Grams: 318.
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Hackett Publishing Co, Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 164
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780872207974
- ISBN
- 9780872207974
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 44.99€ 32.42
€ 44.99
€ 32.42