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Paperback. This work argues that the prevailing view of happiness being defined as "well-feeling" is dangerous in politics as well as ethics. It suggests that it creates individuals with no other sense of obligation than finding personal satisfaction, regardless of the cost to themselves or others. Num Pages: 168 pages, index, bibliography. BIC Classification: HPQ; JFCX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 150 x 17. Weight in Grams: 349.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 168
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780847681402
- ISBN
- 9780847681402
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Condition: New
€ 74.91
€ 74.91
Paperback. Political and public debate recently has centred on issues of community, family and culture. Presenting traditional and non-traditional approaches, the essays in this text challenge and refine thinking on issues of contemporary social and political importance. Editor(s): Snow, Nancy E. Series: Studies in Social, Political and Legal Philosophy. Num Pages: 256 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: JFC; JFF; JHM; JKS; JPA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 164 x 14. Weight in Grams: 335.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780847681457
- ISBN
- 9780847681457
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Condition: New
€ 65.56
€ 65.56
Hardback. This collection of essays develops the theory of social groups as "plural subjects". Gilbert argues that one must go beyond the prevailing "game theoretic" picture of people acting as independent individuals, to incorporate them as plural subjects bound together by joint commitments. Num Pages: 320 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: HPQ; JH; JMH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 231 x 164 x 29. Weight in Grams: 700.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780847681501
- ISBN
- 9780847681501
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Condition: New
€ 122.53
€ 122.53
Hardback. A collection of essays examining modern politics, and ways that philosophy has tried to understand contemporary political dilemmas. They discuss historical problems posed by the French and American Revolutions, and actual political problems in Eastern Europe, the European community and the USA. Num Pages: 288 pages, index. BIC Classification: 1D; 1KBB; HPCF; JPA; JPH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 159 x 23. Weight in Grams: 631.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780847681624
- ISBN
- 9780847681624
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 191.34
€ 191.34
Paperback. Bringing both philosophical and legal training to the discussion, this text examines sexual harassment as an ethical issue in education. The author covers various issues involved in campus harassment and explores whether its regulation may conflict with academic freedom and choice in relationships. Series: Issues in Academic Ethics. Num Pages: 160 pages. BIC Classification: JFFE2; JFSJ; JMU; JNM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 149 x 16. Weight in Grams: 385.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 160
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780847681716
- ISBN
- 9780847681716
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Condition: New
€ 63.58
€ 63.58
Hardback. This is a collection of essays examining the nature of police discretion and its many varieties. They explore the kinds of judgements police officers must take, such as when should they get involved? And what resources should be devoted to a situation? Each essay is followed by a response. Editor(s): Kleinig, John. Num Pages: 224 pages, index. BIC Classification: HPQ; JKSW1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 159 x 18. Weight in Grams: 476.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780847681761
- ISBN
- 9780847681761
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Condition: New
€ 162.53
€ 162.53
Paperback. This is a collection of essays examining the nature of police discretion and its many varieties. They explore the kinds of judgements police officers must take, such as when should they get involved? And what resources should be devoted to a situation? Each essay is followed by a response. Editor(s): Kleinig, John. Num Pages: 224 pages, index. BIC Classification: HPQ; JKSW1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 230 x 145 x 13. Weight in Grams: 317.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780847681778
- ISBN
- 9780847681778
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Condition: New
€ 66.60
€ 66.60
Paperback. This volume examines the promises and pitfalls of national and global privatization, providing a variety of perspectives on how privatization can best be achieved. Supported by a wealth of empirical evidence, the contributors assess the institutional changes and economic impact of this worldwide phenomenon. Editor(s): Anderson, Terry L.; Hill, Peter J. Series: The Political Economy Forum. Num Pages: 274 pages, 1 map. BIC Classification: JPQB; KCP; KJVD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 215 x 152 x 16. Weight in Grams: 400.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 274
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780847681877
- ISBN
- 9780847681877
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Condition: New
€ 68.17
€ 68.17
Hardback. Places modern concepts of feminism within the historical context of political thought and uses feminism as a lens through which to examine the strengths and weaknesses of liberal democracy, both in practice and in theory. It reconsiders works of literature, philosophy and political science. Num Pages: 240 pages. BIC Classification: JFFK; JPA; JPFK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 233 x 156 x 18. Weight in Grams: 503.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780847681884
- ISBN
- 9780847681884
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 206.70
€ 206.70
Hardback. This collection of essays discusses the relevance of the prophetic mode and challenge in the areas of religion, politics and society. It explores the interaction between religious and secular domains, and the possibilities of the integration of prophetic ethics and social scientific understanding. Series: Religious Forces in the Modern Political World. Num Pages: 272 pages, Bibliography, index. BIC Classification: HRAB; JPA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 230 x 164 x 19. Weight in Grams: 550.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780847681921
- ISBN
- 9780847681921
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 170.79
€ 170.79
Paperback. This collection of essays discusses the relevance of the prophetic mode and challenge in the areas of religion, politics and society. It explores the interaction between religious and secular domains, and the possibilities of the integration of prophetic ethics and social scientific understanding. Series: Religious Forces in the Modern Political World. Num Pages: 244 pages, Bibliography, index. BIC Classification: HRAB; JPA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 148 x 14. Weight in Grams: 350.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 244
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780847681938
- ISBN
- 9780847681938
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 65.62
€ 65.62
The Rebirth of the West. The Americanization of the Democratic World, ...
Duignan, Peter; Gann, L. H.
Paperback. This work illustrates how America was a key factor in the economic and political recovery of European democracies that had been devastated by World War II. It provides an analysis of important aspects of Western society at this time, such as politics, economics, culture and science. Num Pages: 745 pages, index. BIC Classification: 1Q; 3JJPG; HBG; HBLW3; JFC; JPHV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 25. Weight in Grams: 454.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 745
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780847681983
- ISBN
- 9780847681983
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Condition: New
€ 79.08
€ 79.08
paperback. Offering a full-length study of Jean Piaget as a philosopher and evolutionist, this book traces Piaget's earliest conjectures about knowledge through their further developments to their mature formulation as "genetic epistemology", and invites further explorations with his theory. Num Pages: 184 pages. BIC Classification: JNA; PSAJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 149 x 10. Weight in Grams: 265.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 184
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780847682430
- ISBN
- 9780847682430
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 62.52
€ 62.52
Hardback. Essaysdiscuss masculinity and violence, research on differences between men's and women's brains, as well as impotence, sexual ambiguity, and whether black men have a moral duty to marry black women. Editor(s): May, Larry; Strikwerda, Robert A.; Hopkins, Patrick. Series: New Feminist Perspectives. Num Pages: 288 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JFC; JFSJ2. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 161 x 24. Weight in Grams: 617.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Edition
- 2 Rev ed
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780847682560
- ISBN
- 9780847682560
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 207.45
€ 207.45
hardcover. This honest glimpse into the nature of ethnographic fieldwork, revolves around letters written by the author to illustrate the daily adventures of learning to understand a largely unknown culture through participant observation and interactive discourse. Num Pages: 240 pages, glossary, bibliography. BIC Classification: BG; JHMP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 161 x 19. Weight in Grams: 454.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780847682638
- ISBN
- 9780847682638
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 162.39
€ 162.39
Hardback. Cultural conflict plays an increasingly dominant role in American politics, with religion acting as a catalyst in the often bitter confrontations ranging from abortion to public education. These essays present a mixed asessment of the scope and divisiveness of such conflicts. Series: Religious Forces in the Modern Political World. Num Pages: 400 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJPR; HRA; JFC; JHM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 26. Weight in Grams: 700.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 400
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780847682676
- ISBN
- 9780847682676
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 191.72
€ 191.72
Paperback. By systematically dissecting the arguments in favour of capital punishment, this book shows why they are philosophically superior to opposing arguments. If punishment is to be in proportion to the crime, the author believes a rethinking of the criminal justice system is essential. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HPQ; JKVP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 148 x 17. Weight in Grams: 404.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780847682706
- ISBN
- 9780847682706
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 67.17
€ 67.17
Hardback. This text provides a historical geography of "forgotten California", the portion of the Great Central Valley north of Sacramento. It is structured around four themes - the environment, people, economy and landscape - which illustrate the growth and ethnic diversity of this region of North America. Num Pages: 332 pages, maps, graphs, tables, sketches, photographs. BIC Classification: 1KB; HBTB; JFSF; JHM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 233 x 157 x 24. Weight in Grams: 617.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 332
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780847682850
- ISBN
- 9780847682850
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 191.24
€ 191.24
Paperback. With the branches of the federal government becoming increasingly hostile, more Americans wonder whether national politics can be described as gridlock or good government. These essays provide answers by exploring the complicated nature and multiple implications of divided government in the US. Editor(s): Herzberg, Roberta Q.; McNamara, Peter. Series: Studies in American Political Institutions and Public Policy. Num Pages: 208 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 146 x 14. Weight in Grams: 349.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780847682966
- ISBN
- 9780847682966
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 63.34
€ 63.34
Paperback. Two philosophers discuss public policy issues relating to social justice in the late 20th century. Each begins by making a case for or against affirmative action, laying out the major arguments on both sides. Each author then responds to the other's essay. Series: Point/Counterpoint: Philosophers Debate Contemporary Issues. Num Pages: 144 pages, index. BIC Classification: HPQ; JP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 151 x 11. Weight in Grams: 235.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 144
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780847683024
- ISBN
- 9780847683024
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 53.39
€ 53.39