Mattern (political science, Baldwin-Wallace College, Ohio) draws political ideas from historical and analytical political philosophy and enlists them to help rethink and potentially solve current poli
In this innovative new text, Mark Mattern offers a unique alternative to the traditional approaches to the study and teaching of political philosophy. Rather than approaching it solely as a world of a
Through three detailed case studies of Chilean, Cajun and American Indian popular music, Mattern explores the way popular musicians forge community and lead members of their communities in several dis
By combining disciplinary critiques with alternative approaches to political science, this book provides innovative and progressive perspectives on the study of politics today.This book was published
Written and peer reviewed by experts from around the globe, Encyclopedia of Polymer Science and Technology provides up-to-date coverage of traditional topics of continuing interest to professionals, r
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A comprehensive resource on the past, present, and future of space technologyResearchers in optics, materials processing, and telecommunications require a reference that can provide a quick study of a
This short, concrete, and to-the-point book guides students through this vast field of conflicting opinions. The book begins from the premise that students benefit most from seeing a balanced treatmen
"This is one of the most coherent and comprehensive theories of evaluation yet formulated and one that makes a most valuable contribution. The authors are pioneering in important new directions."--Ern
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