A social psychologist focuses on a very common yet rarely discussed bias called the "fundamental attribution error," showing how being aware of this bias can improve our day-to-day understanding of ot
Published 1933, at a time of widespread unemployment and bank failures, Towards the Understanding of Karl Marx: A Revolutionary Interpretation, by the young Sidney Hook (1902-1989), received considera
This annotated selection of the Sahih Muslim, which is one of Muslim Hadith, or collections of traditions, was first published in 1983 by the Voice of India (New Delhi) under the title Understanding
An astute analysis of today's political chaos showing that the current period of disruptive change is part of a recurring pattern in American politics.What's happening to American politics? Old politi
Despite waning church attendance, Christianity continues to be one of the most influential forces in the world. As such, its important that everyone gains some understanding of the basic Christian ten
A new myth-busting book by world-renowned criminal profiler Pat Brown. A thought-provoking analysis of the amazing woman Cleopatra truly was, a fascinating account of the queens final desperate attemp
Three great scientific revolutions have shaped our understanding of the cosmos and our relationship to it. The sixteenth and seventeenth centuries witnessed the Copernican Revolution, which bodychecke
Many commentaries have been devoted to Lewis Carroll’s masterpiece, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. The interpretations range from Freudian analysis to speculations about the real-life people who ma
Geneticist Fairbanks describes how things that have been learned from DNA analysis support the theory of evolution, and more specifically the belief that humans originated in sub-Saharan Africa and ev
The chemistry professors and a reserve police officer introduce chemical elements and compounds, the analysis of chemical reactions, and light methods for locating trace evidence. Each chapter consist
Before he died in 2002, Wansbrough (Semitic studies, London U.) had completed this analysis of the Quran using instruments and techniques of Biblical criticism. In the first three chapters, he sets ou
A urologist at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation Urological Institute writes a guide to understanding and addressing impotence problems for men and their sexual partners. He discusses normal sexual patt
Offering a critical analysis of theories binding science to theology, Stenger argues that nothing in modern physics, biology, or cosmology requires supernatural explanation, and that those who claim e
There's really no need for the lurid dustjacket; McGrath's analysis of the Satanism and recovered-memory scare of the 1980s, as well as many people's continuing insistence on the reality of alien abdu
A work that has had a profound influence on the study of English and American law, The Province of Jurisprudence Determined is a model of rigorous and clear analysis. With its publication Austin broug
In this classic exposition of Marxist thought, Raya Dunayevskaya, with clarity and great insight, traces the development and explains the essential features of Marx's analysis of history. Using as her
Through an analysis of biblical appropriation of Goddess-based religions and women interviewees' comments, the author of Feminist Fairy Tales and The Women's Dictionary of Symbols and Sacred Object
Provides up-to-date commentary and opinion on the latest controversial and precedent-setting journalistic developments as well as an ethical analysis of the media in the Information Age. Thirty-four e
Published between 1850 and 1870, English social and political philosopher John Stuart Mill (1806-1873) offers his most sustained analysis of religious belief. Though not prepared to abandon the idea o
Presents a psychobiographical analysis of 14 individuals who rose to the top of their professions and changed the world, including Frank Lloyd Wright, Helena Rubenstein, Edith Piaf, Nikola Tesla, and
In this detailed and systematic critique of the theories of psychologist Carl G. Jung (1875-1961), Don McGowan exposes the many flaws in Jungian analysis and methodology. Beginning with Jung's interpr
More than 100 years ago historians began applying critical methods of documentary analysis to the Judaeo-Christian Bible. To scholars who had hoped to prove the Bible's authenticity, the results were
In this wide-ranging collection of articles, essays, and speeches, George H. Smith analyzes atheism and its relevance to society today.The featured essay in this volume provides a full analysis of Ayn
A well-written introduction to critical analysis, ostensibly for young adults, but useful to older ones as well. Updates the 1962 original (Harper & Row). No bibliography. Annotation copyright Boo
Ever since humankind raised its head toward the heavens in search of universal understanding and spiritual fulfillment, wars, pogroms, persecution, prejudice, and contempt have been the means of resol
A leading psychiatrist and a clinical psychologist specializing in violence, psychosis, and criminal pathology offer chilling insights into the minds of murderers through a hierarchy of criminal behav
An astrophysicist presents an in-depth yet accessible tour of the universe for lay readers, while conveying the excitement of astronomy.How is a galaxy billions of lightyears away connected to us? Is
A new era in terrorism is emerging and the lone wolf is at the forefront. From Anders Breivik in Norway, who murdered scores of young people in a bombing and mass-shooting attack, to Nidal Malik Hasan
Locus of Control (LOC) is a phrase used by psychologists to describe a widely effective way of assessing an individual’s potential for success—personal, social, and financial. LOC measures how mu
Essential reading for anyone concerned about the potential terrorist threats from violence-prone individuals in our midst. Lone wolves have demonstrated that they can be as dangerous as organized terr
The general public needs to be better informed about scientific advances. So stresses Laidler (d. 2003), who taught chemistry at the University of Ottawa. Proceeding from the subatomic to cosmic level
Uses scientific facts to dispel such science myths as "nothing is impossible," "all theories are equal," "scientists don't have any imagination," and "more technology will solve all problems"
With interesting literary and scientific references, Ickes (psychology, U. of Texas-Arlington) describes his research using a videotape feedback training method to study intuition and how frames of re
What is known? And how do we come to know it? These are the primary points of focus for metaphysics and epistemology, respectively. Here, in one of the classic works of early-modern empiricist philoso
In the genre of Christian philosophers, Spinoza presents a geometric argument for the necessary existence of God as the one absolute substance underlying all other substance. From the necessity of God
How do we come to have ideas about the world and about the relationships of objects we perceive therein? Is all impressed upon the senses from outside or does the human mind have a significant role to
