Intellectual eminence apart, what did Kant, Clausewitz, Marx and Engels, and Tolstoy have in common? Professor Gallic argues that they made contributions to ‘international theory’ – to the understanding of the character and causes of war and of the possibility of peace between nations – which were of unrivalled originality in their own times and remain of undiminished importance in ours. But these contributions have been either ignored or much misunderstood ; chiefly because, as with all intellectual efforts in unexplored fields, they were often imperfectly expressed, and were also overshadowed by their author’s more striking achievements. Professor Gallic has sorted out, compared and contrasted, criticised and re-phrased the teachings of his chosen authors on peace and war.
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‘It is late at night and you are sitting quietly. The neighbours are all away. Suddenly, there is a huge thump on the front door, a scream and then a deathly quiet…’
As emotion and emotional experience are a daily occurrence, they have always been key topics of study for psychologists. Now in its fifth edition, The Psychology of Emotion is a classic student text on the subject. This textbook offers a comprehensive guide to all the main theories and concepts of emotion, and relates these back to everyday life, using examples that everyone can identify with.
Written in an engaging, accessible style, this fully revised edition features:
* comprehensive overview and discussion of the main theories of emotion
* real-life examples to illustrate key concepts
* discussion topics
* chapter summaries
* suggestions for further reading.
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This book presents the key critical concepts in literary studies today, avoiding the jargonistic, abstract nature of much `theory’. The authors explore crucial issues in contemporary criticism and theory by focusing closely on a range of texts, from Chaucer to Achebe and from Milton to Morrison.
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‘I don’t know of any book that could, or does, compete with this one. It is irreplaceable’ Richard Rand, University of Alabama ‘!this excellent book is very well-written and an outstanding introduction to literary studies. One of the most stimulating introductions available’ Robert Eaglestone, Royal Holloway, University of London Read the rest of this entry

Pharmacological research continues to make great strides forward, and innovative medicines are now being licensed and made available for inclusion in the hospital formulary. Decision makers, whether doctors, clinical pharmacologists or pharmacists must wade through a vast body of literature to properly assess the utility and benefits of new drugs. Read the rest of this entry

Judaism: A Very Short Introduction
Naxos Audiobooks | ISBN: 9626343222 | 2004-10-31 | MP3 | 124 Mb
Norman Solomon’s succinct book is an ideal introduction to Judaism as a religion and way of life. In addition to surveying the nature and development of Judaism, this Very Short Introduction outlines the basics of practical Judaism — its festivals, prayers, customs, and various sects. Modern
concerns and debates of the Jewish people are also addressed, such as the impact of the Holocaust, the establishment of the State of Israel, the status of women, and medical and commercial ethics. Read the rest of this entry