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Social & political philosophy
Paperback. This book explores questions of the nature of law and constitutional interpretation, international law and global justice, and the nature, function, and importance of rights each from a perspective that takes seriously the realities of race and racism. Series: Law and Philosophy Library. Num Pages: 228 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPQ; HPS; LAB; LB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 12. Weight in Grams: 373.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 1st ed. Softcover of orig. ed. 2009
- Number of pages
- 228
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048181780
- ISBN
- 9789048181780
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Condition: New
€ 132.33
€ 132.33
Paperback. Num Pages: 129 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FPC; HPD; HPS; JPA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 7. Weight in Grams: 213.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 1st ed. Softcover of orig. ed. 1971
- Number of pages
- 129
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048183159
- ISBN
- 9789048183159
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 142.84
€ 142.84
Paperback. Series: Synthese Library. Num Pages: 272 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPK; HPS; PDA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 444.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1984
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048184040
- ISBN
- 9789048184040
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 184.90
€ 184.90
Paperback. Series: Boston Studies in the Philosophy and History of Science. Num Pages: 270 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 14. Weight in Grams: 401.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 1986
- Number of pages
- 270
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048184170
- ISBN
- 9789048184170
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 121.63
€ 121.63
Paperback. Series: Law and Philosophy Library. Num Pages: 146 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPS; LAB; LN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 160 x 9. Weight in Grams: 254.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2002
- Number of pages
- 146
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048184736
- ISBN
- 9789048184736
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 121.80
€ 121.80
Paperback. Natural law is that which addresses moral choices through reason and through objective understandings of human nature and human goods, not through the dictates of a transcendent being. This volume is a critical exploration of natural law theory. Editor(s): Cherry, Mark J. Series: Philosophical Studies in Contemporary Culture. Num Pages: 240 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPK; HPQ; HPS; HRAB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 12. Weight in Grams: 373.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2009
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048184873
- ISBN
- 9789048184873
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Condition: New
€ 121.80
€ 121.80
Paperback. This book offers new insights into the structure of collective intentionality. It shows that this line of research opens up new perspectives on classical topics in the history of social philosophy and social science. Series: Contributions to Phenomenology. Num Pages: 283 pages, 6 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: HPC; HPJ; HPM; HPS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 439.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2009
- Number of pages
- 283
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048185023
- ISBN
- 9789048185023
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Condition: New
€ 121.80
€ 121.80
Paperback. This updated book offers one of the first sustained philosophical analyses of cultural phenomena in the Anglo-American tradition. Special attention is given to ontology and methodology, and there is wide-ranging coverage of pertinent and leading views. Series: Synthese Library. Num Pages: 156 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPJ; HPM; HPS; JHBC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 9. Weight in Grams: 272.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of hardcover 2nd ed. 2009
- Number of pages
- 156
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048185054
- ISBN
- 9789048185054
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Condition: New
€ 121.80
€ 121.80
Paperback. This text covers the latest approaches in philosophy and the social sciences to understanding preference change. It reviews standard material but focuses on new research such as conditional utilities, non-monotonic logic and complex systems models. Editor(s): Grune-Yanoff, Till; Hansson, Sven Ove. Series: Theory and Decision Library A:. Num Pages: 266 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPL; HPS; KCC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 433.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 266
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048185061
- ISBN
- 9789048185061
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 121.80
€ 121.80
Hardback. Cosmopolitanism is an emerging movement in global ethics. This book provides cutting edge essays by leading scholars on cosmopolitanism. It is written in a style accessible to interested lay people as well as scholars and researchers in the relevant fields. Editor(s): Hooft, Stan van; Vandekerckhove, Wim. Series: Studies in Global Justice. Num Pages: 230 pages, 3 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: HPQ; HPS; JPA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 542.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2010
- Number of pages
- 230
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048187034
- ISBN
- 9789048187034
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 126.52
€ 126.52
Law and Democracy in Neil MacCormick's Legal and Political Theory: The...
. Ed(S): Menendez, Agustin Jose; Fossum, John...
hardcover. Planned as a celebration of MacCormick's work, this is an homage and salute in which contributors undertake a critical reconstruction, revealing the connections of his writings, and furthering his insights in post-sovereign legal and democratic theory. Editor(s): Menendez, Agustin Jose; Fossum, John Erik. Series: Law and Philosophy Library. Num Pages: 298 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPS; JPSN2; LAB; LAQ; LN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 637.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2011th Edition
- Number of pages
- 298
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048189410
- ISBN
- 9789048189410
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 186.91
€ 186.91
hardcover. Applying Hegel's theories to the field global justice, this volume provides a fresh perspective on topics like universal human rights, cosmopolitanism and justice. The text stages a unique dialogue between Hegel and contemporary theorists, demonstrating the richness of Hegel scholarship. Editor(s): Buchwalter, Andrew. Series: Studies in Global Justice. Num Pages: 241 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPCD; HPS; JPA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 158 x 19. Weight in Grams: 512.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2012th Edition
- Number of pages
- 241
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048189953
- ISBN
- 9789048189953
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 186.38
€ 186.38
Hardback. This volume examines three questions: Why do we value freedom of speech and expression? How does freedom balance multicultural sensitivity, minority rights and prevention of violence? Can traditional defenses of freedom of speech translate to other cultures? Editor(s): Golash, Deirdre. Series: Amintaphil: The Philosophical Foundations of Law and Justice. Num Pages: 230 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPS; JPA; LAB; LND. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 238 x 160 x 20. Weight in Grams: 514.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 230
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048189984
- ISBN
- 9789048189984
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 126.19
€ 126.19
hardcover. Drawing from various cultural and national contexts, this timely volume examines the politics of toleration and recognition in an age of religious pluralism. The text comprises of original essays by leading, internationally-renowned scholars in the fields of political philosophy and legal theory. Series: Studies in Global Justice. Num Pages: 187 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPQ; HPS; JFC; JPA; JPH; LAB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 239 x 159 x 18. Weight in Grams: 450.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2011th Edition
- Number of pages
- 187
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048190164
- ISBN
- 9789048190164
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 125.98
€ 125.98
Hardback. These essays document the progress of phenomenology as an ongoing, vibrant movement in the century since its inception, and illustrate its advance in both the range of topics presented here and the disciplinary and geographical diversity of the contributors. Editor(s): Nenon, Thomas; Blosser, Philip. Series: Contributions to Phenomenology. Num Pages: 536 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPCF3; HPS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 30. Weight in Grams: 926.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 536
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048192854
- ISBN
- 9789048192854
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 363.38
€ 363.38
Hardback. Rational thought, according to Levinas, can make the world lucid and controllable. This book emphasizes the value of Levinas' philosophy in the field of Business Ethics. It aims to connect to people's concerns about the roots of the financial crisis. Translator(s): Bevan, David. Series: Issues in Business Ethics. Num Pages: 212 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPQ; HPS; KJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 12. Weight in Grams: 479.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 212
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048193721
- ISBN
- 9789048193721
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 121.96
€ 121.96
Hardback. This book discusses practical tools to help decision makers institute incremental improvements in the delivery of water and sanitation services in developing countries so that more people can have access to safe water and sanitation service. Editor(s): Kurian, Mathew; McCarney, Professor Patricia L. Num Pages: 300 pages, 31 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: HPS; J; LNKJ; RBK; RGC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 242 x 160 x 26. Weight in Grams: 702.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 300
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048194247
- ISBN
- 9789048194247
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 186.66
€ 186.66
Paperback. After examining competing philosophical approaches to disability, this volume goes on to address such themes as the complex interplay between disability and quality of life, questions of social justice, and the personal dimensions of disability. Editor(s): Ralston, D. Christopher; Ho, Justin. Series: Philosophy and Medicine. Num Pages: 264 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPS; JFFG; MBS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 397.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 264
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400705210
- ISBN
- 9789400705210
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 135.01
€ 135.01
Hardback. Editor(s): Dieks, Dennis; Gonzalez, Wenceslao J.; Hartmann, Stephan; Uebel, Thomas E.; Weber, Marcel. Series: The Philosophy of Science in a European Perspective. Num Pages: 548 pages, 10 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: HPJ; HPK; HPS; PDA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 30. Weight in Grams: 979.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 548
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400711792
- ISBN
- 9789400711792
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 272.47
€ 272.47
Hardback. This publication brings together eminent philosophers to discuss the inter-dependence of critical communities and aesthetic practices. The contributions share a hermeneutical commitment to dialogue as both a model for critique and as a generator of community. Editor(s): Halsall, Francis; Jansen, Julia; Murphy, Sinead. Series: Contributions to Phenomenology. Num Pages: 224 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPCF3; HPN; HPS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 496.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2012
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400715080
- ISBN
- 9789400715080
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 122.88
€ 122.88
Hardback. This book shows how phenomenology of the social sciences differs from positivistic approaches. Includes Schutz's theory of relevances, his critique of T.S. Eliot's theory of culture, and an ethnographic description of the diary of his first visit to the U.S. Editor(s): Embree, Lester. Series: Phaenomenologica. Num Pages: 316 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPCF3; HPS; JHBC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 637.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 316
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400715141
- ISBN
- 9789400715141
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 238.75
€ 238.75
Paperback. Cosmopolitanism is an emerging movement in global ethics. This book provides cutting edge essays by leading scholars on cosmopolitanism. It is written in a style accessible to interested lay people as well as scholars and researchers in the relevant fields. Editor(s): Hooft, Stan van; Vandekerckhove, Wim. Series: Studies in Global Justice. Num Pages: 230 pages, 3 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: HPQ; HPS; JPA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 13. Weight in Grams: 820.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2010
- Number of pages
- 230
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400715653
- ISBN
- 9789400715653
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 124.11
€ 124.11
Hardback. Technologies have altered our lives, opinions and attitudes dramatically. Many of these changes are desirable, but in the past people have also suffered many unexpected, undesirable impacts. This book explores how engineers, policy makers and users can take responsibility for the influence of upcoming technologies on our societies. Series: Philosophy of Engineering and Technology. Num Pages: 160 pages, 5 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: HPQ; HPS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 249 x 163 x 14. Weight in Grams: 382.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 160
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400716391
- ISBN
- 9789400716391
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 184.95
€ 184.95
Hardback. Karl Jaspers, who died in 1969, had a profound impact on 20th-century theology and philosophy. This title includes unpublished work by Jaspers himself as well as testimonies to his life and career by colleagues, associates, and translators, some of who knew Jaspers personally. It covers Jaspers' philosophy of communication and world history. Editor(s): Wautischer, Helmut; Olson, Alan M.; Walters, Gregory J. Num Pages: 472 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPCF; HPQ; HPS; HRAB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 26. Weight in Grams: 865.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2012
- Number of pages
- 472
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400722224
- ISBN
- 9789400722224
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 124.43
€ 124.43