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A comprehensive presentation of, and engagement with, the philosophy of Jacques Derrida (1930?2004), against the backdrop of the political, cultural, and intellectual currents of his times.
A comprehensive presentation of, and engagement with, the philosophy of Jacques Derrida (1930?2004), against the backdrop of the political, cultural, and intellectual currents of his times.
Due to the recent progress of communication tools and the globalization of the world economy and information space, our physical lives, economical existences, and information fields are becoming more
This book introduces the reader to a wide range of topics in the theory of holomorphic functions of several variables, with fairly complete proofs. It reviews the relevant properties of subharmonic fu
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This fourth edition of Introduction to Psychotherapy builds on the success of the previous three editions and remains an essential purchase for trainee psychotherapists, psychiatrists and other profes
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Sometimes described as “a theologian’s theologian,” David Tracy’s scholarship has impacted countless thinkers around the globe. The complexity of his thought, however, has
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David Nunan’s dynamic learner-centered teaching style has informed and inspired countless TESOL educators around the world. In this fresh, straightforward introduction to teaching English to speakers
David Nunan’s dynamic learner-centered teaching style has informed and inspired countless TESOL educators around the world. In this fresh, straightforward introduction to teaching English to speakers
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A crucial text in the development of François Laruelle's oeuvre and an excellent starting point for understanding his broader project, Philosophies of Difference offers a theoretical and critical anal
A crucial text in the development of Francois Laruelle's oeuvre and an excellent starting point for understanding his broader project, Philosophies of Difference offers a theoretical and critical anal
Bullock and Haddow have set the standard for homeland security textbooks, and they follow up their top-selling second edition with this substantially improved third edition. Faculty, students, and pro
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