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Gandhi did not consider political philosophy as a distinct, autonomous intellectual system separated from ethics, economics, sociology etc. as he viewed life in its totality. He looked at life en face, not in profile. Though there was for him no …
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Perfecting the Art of Murder
"A compelling mystery told with an extraordinary insight into the heights and depths of human nature. Paul Trembling has a gift for making heroes out of ordinary people." Fiona Veitch Smith, author of The Death BeatThe police call came at …
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An Afghan Refugee, an American, and the Stories that Define Us
Two women. One exhilarating story of displacement and perseverance in the face of extremism. What happens when we take the time to listen? When the journalist Cindy Miller met Lailoma Shahwali, who was altering her daughters wedding dress, she assumed …
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Telecommunications and Airlines after the Crunch
Over the last several years, the value of stocks in both the airline and the telecommunications industries have dropped catastrophically. Since these industries were among the most importantand most visibleto have been unleashed from regulation in recent decades (albeit in …
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Critical Explorations in Fiction and Film
Chasing Aristotles probable impossibilities, Science Fantasy: Critical Explorations in Fiction and Film scrutinizes science fantasy, a hybrid genre that draws from both science fiction and fantasy. It delves into how science fantasy serves as a medium to shape the present …
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The Potential and Limits of Corporate Social Responsibility
The principles and practices of corporate social responsibility (CSR) date back more than a century, but the current wave of interest in this topic is unprecedented. This heightened attention is global and is evidenced on every conceivable measure. It is …
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Wie gehen wir als Paar mit der Erkrankung um
Diagnose Krebs fureinander da sein! Dieser Ratgeber richtet sich an Paare, bei denen der Mann an Krebs erkrankt ist. Er unterstutzt die Partnerin bzw. den Partner des Erkrankten und bietet Hilfe bei der Bewaltigung paarbezogener Belastungen und Herausforderungen. Die Diagnose …
Meet Malek Khalil, a brilliant reporter with decades of experience in the field, and a man on the edge. Where there is war, natural disaster or political crisis, Malek is in the midst of it, but years of conflict reporting …
Every Little Vanishing emerges as a collection of poetry characterized by an unapologetic and undiluted honesty.These verses embark on a journey with daring vulnerability, guiding readers into the profound recesses of the human experience. Within the dimly lit confines of …
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Book Two of the Sophie Lee Saga
Book 2 in the NEW Sophie Lee Saga!This book will delight fans of TV shows like Alias, Dark Angel, and Stranger Things who love reading paranormal thrillers such as Nora Roberts Key Trilogy.James, Tina, and Ben are on the run …
Rome was a recurring theme throughout Shakespeare's career, from the celebrated Julius Caesar, to the more obscure Cymbeline. In this book, Paul Innes assesses themes of politics and national identity in these plays through the common theme of Rome. He …
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Feminist Perspectives
This feminist analysis brings together expert contributions on the subject of child sexual abuse. The book examines current theoretical perspectives and institutions, including the law, psychiatry and education. The authors question the dominant ideology, which presents sexual abuse as a …
This core textbook addresses structural change in the advertising industry, its legal and political environment, and the ways in which people engage with advertising. Providing an assessment of the contemporary and emergent advertising techniques that drive the world's largest media …
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Diaspora Rhetoric of a Friend of God
In this guide Margaret Aymer introduces the letter of James, countering arguments that it is of limited theological value and significance for early Christianity. Aymer focuses on James' theology of God's divine singularity and immutability, and of God's relationship to …
An introductory guide to Othello in performance offering a scene-by-scene theatrically aware commentary, contextual documents, a brief history of the text and first performances, case studies of key productions, a survey of screen adaptations, a sampling of critical opinion and …
Identity and Belonging examines the interplay between self and society and in doing so explores the complex nature of 'who we are' and 'how we come to be' as individuals and as members of various social groups. Investigating issues of …
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British Housing in Culture and Comparative Context
By virtue of a quiet revolution over nearly a hundred years, Britain has evolved into a home-owning society. The impact of this on British society has been barely understood, but it has helped to shape the Blair 'workfare' state and …
This new study provides a concise, accessible introduction to occupied Europe. It gives a clear overview of the history and historiography of resistance and collaboration. It explores how these terms cannot be examined separately, but are always entangled.Covering Europe from …
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Contested Ideas in Disability Studies and Medical Sociology
This book critically compares conflicting perspectives and overlapping themes within the study of disability and illness across recent decades. With fresh interpretation of traditional theory in medical sociology and informed commentary on theoretical debates in disability studies, it is provocative …
The rapid deepening of the global drug problem has spurred increasingly heated debate over the best solutions. For example, should drug use be an issue for healthcare services or a matter of criminal justice? Is universal abstinence both unrealistic and …
This Reader's Guide analyses the critical history of two of Hardy's major tragic novels, from the time of their publication to the present. Simon Avery traces the changing critical fortunes of the texts and explores the diverse range of interpretations …
The role of the social worker is to be found lying interestingly between society and the individuals they work with. As a result, social workers often feel pulled between the demands and challenges that each presents. The Compleat Social Worker …
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Social and Political Perspectives
This path-breaking text constructs a new way of thinking about social work based on contemporary social theory. Working in a counter-tradition that is suspicious of a number of governing ideas and practices in social work, it draws on themes from …
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Reflections on the Journey
In this inspiring collection of essays, a range of award-winning, established and newly published writers offer highly personal accounts of their creative processes. Authors reveal the anxieties, considerations and discoveries that shaped their own first novels, arming new writers with …
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A Handbook for Practitioners
The use of the telephone as a tool for counselling is increasingly appealing, providing clients with a service that combines accessibility and convenience. But how can practitioners ensure the same quality of support as in their face-to-face counselling? And how …
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