Nielsen (emeritus philosophy, U. of Calgary) has assembled 11 essays he wrote over a number of years, some for academics and some for general readers, but always trying to avoid technical jargon. Amon
In this work of political philosophy Nielsen (emeritus, philosophy, U. of Calgary, Canada) criticizes capitalist globalization as increasing inequality and damaging prospects for genuine democracy. He
Nielsen (philosophy, U. of Calgary) presents a defense of naturalism as the most reasonable way to view humans place in the world. His naturalism is an atheistic and humanistic philosophy, but it is n
Argues against a Christian philosophical orientation, faith-based fideistic accounts, and the more traditional varieties of natural theology, and develops a naturalistic philosophical account that avo
Argues that morality can exist without religion, suggests that values and principles of conduct emerge from life, and examines the consequences of moral absolutism
Noted philosopher Kai Nielsen offers an answer to this fundamental question - a question that reaches in to grasp at the very heart of ethics itself.Essentially, this innocent inquiry masks a confusio
Examines the nature, extent, intensity, and import of exploitation and its relation to the issue of social justice. Noted scholars explore racial and gender exploitation and the way in which the envir
What happens in a conversation between a committed Atheist and a committed Christian? While agreeing to disagree on almost every detail, Kai Nielsen, Chair of the Department of Philosophy, University
Is there a God? What is the evidence for belief in such a being? What is God like? Or, is God a figment of human inspiration? How do we know that such a being might not exist? Should belief or disbeli
Handbook of Equine Parasite Control, Second Edition offers a thorough revision to this practical manual of parasitology in the horse. Incorporating new information and diagnostic knowledge throughout,
Comprehensive coverage of the many different aspects of systems biology, resulting in an excellent overview of the experimental and computational approaches currently in use to study biological system
The Evolution of the Private Language Argument presents a continuous view of modern analytical philosophy by telling the history of one of its central strands. It is an in-depth history of this well k
"This book focuses on how smart, functional organic molecules are rationally designed and prepared - an area of intense worldwide research, both in academia and industry"--
This book will motivate and engage health professionals to learn the essentials of anatomy and physiology through its visual approach and special pedagogy. The condensed content covers the basics wit
In Daughter of the Game, The game devours life and life devours love. It's obvious that Armand is a hustler on the rise. As long as he keeps that life separate from Monique, she is willing to be his e
When Zelos, a prince, and Ana, a servant from another kingdom, are struck by a magical curse that reduces their age from fifteen to ten, they must work together to find a way to break the curse.
Deciding which stock to buy is one, if not the most, important part of share trading. In Follow the Smart Money author, trader and market analyst Keith Nielsen shares his common-sense methods for sele
Don Radcliffe 是一名飛行員，因為和家人聚少離多，所以他的家庭關係已經岌岌可危，他要設法趕回澳洲挽救他的婚姻，並希望能和女兒 Judy 多一點相處的時間。但是在某次例行的飛行任務，貨機墜毀，副駕駛身亡。而 Don 也身陷危機之中，這危機來自於他必須和不講道義的奸商搏鬥，看來也是兇多吉少… Modern, original fiction for learners of English.
In some parts of the world, especially in developing markets, category management today remains a stretch goal – a new idea full of untapped potential. In other areas, the original eight-step process
Peptides are among the most versatile bioactive molecules, yet the do not make good drugs, because they are quickly degraded or modified in the body.To overcome this problem, stable and at the same ti
This book describes integration and measure theory for readers interested in analysis, engineering, and economics. It gives a systematic account of Riemann-Stieltjes integration and deduces the Lebesg
This book motivates students to challenge their own beliefs and assumptions and to critically evaluate the research, experts' opinions, statistics, and theories about adolescence. The book incorporate
Nitrocarbons are good nitrating agents, oxidants, and electron acceptors, and each known nitrocarbon has its own unique and interesting chemistry. Interest in synthesizing both known and new ('unknown
