Realizing Autonomy

How do the ways in which we think about and describe nature shape the use and protection of the environment? Do our seemingly well-intentioned efforts in environmental conservation reflect a respect f

DAVID PALFREYMAN is based at Zayed University, Dubai, contributing to ESOL-related programs in the English Language Centre and academic development in the Centre for Teaching, Learning and Assessment.

A philosophical discussion of the doctor-patient relationship that argues for enhanced patient antonomy based on the ethics of physician responsibility and a science of value-based decision making. Th

Concise, accurate, and accessible, The Performer's Voice explains how the voice works and how to use it efficiently. Emphasizing the infinite potential of the human voice, this practical book enables

A Return to Aesthetics confronts postmodernism's rejection of aesthetics by showing that this critique rests on central concepts of classical aesthetic theory, namely autonomous form, disinterest, and

Loesberg confronts postmodernism's rejection of aesthetics by showing that its critique rests on three central concepts of classical aesthetic theory: autonomous form, disinterest, and symbolic discou

A brilliant expose of the contradiction between the American myth of self-reliance and the reality of an interdependent society. With the controversy over gay marriages grabbing national headlines, t

Peonidis (philosophy, Aristotle U. of Thessaloniki) combines the idea that Kant's moral philosophy can serve as the start of a "normative account," that ideas proposed after the time of Kant must be i

Using the urbanized area that spreads across northern New Jersey and around New York City as a case study, this book presents a convincing explanation of metropolitan fragmentation--the process by whi

Doing Your Masters Dissertation is a practical and comprehensive guide to researching, preparing and writing a dissertation at Masters level. It adopts a well-structured and logical approach, and take

The Chinese ethical tradition has often been thought to oppose Western views of the self as autonomous and possessed of individual rights with views that emphasize the centrality of relationship and community to the self. The essays in this collection discuss the validity of that contrast as it concerns Confucianism, the single most influential Chinese school of thought. Alasdair MacIntyre, the single most influential philosopher to articulate the need for dialogue across traditions, contributes a concluding essay of commentary. This is the only consistently philosophical collection on Asia and human rights and could be used in courses on comparative ethics, political philosophy and Asian area studies.

The Chinese ethical tradition has often been thought to oppose Western views of the self as autonomous and possessed of individual rights with views that emphasize the centrality of relationship and community to the self. The essays in this collection discuss the validity of that contrast as it concerns Confucianism, the single most influential Chinese school of thought. Alasdair MacIntyre, the single most influential philosopher to articulate the need for dialogue across traditions, contributes a concluding essay of commentary. This is the only consistently philosophical collection on Asia and human rights and could be used in courses on comparative ethics, political philosophy and Asian area studies.

Social anthropologist Evasdottir focuses her research on Chinese law and issues of bureaucracy and authority within the Chinese legal community. In this ethnographic case study of Chinese intellectual

A brilliant expose of the contradiction between the American myth of self-reliance and the reality of an interdependent society. In a truly paradigm-shifting book, Martha Albertson Fineman, the influ

Change is inevitable in any organization. Master Change, Maximize Success is a guide to understanding it and learning to make the most of the opportunities that it provides. This latest addition to th

What would our decision-making procedures look like if they were actually guided by the much-discussed concept of "deliberative democracy"? What does rule by the people for the people entail? And how

Can any of us ever really be free? Do we follow the rules our society gives us because we want to, or because we are forced to? "Discipline, Freedom, Resistance" challenges the received wisdom that di

Santoro (history and theory of law, U. of Florence, Italy) finds some difficulties with the fact that most legal and political philosophers ground liberal political theory, as well as anchor basic rig

Gaylin (psychiatry, Columbia College of Physicians and Surgeons) and Jennings (The Hastings Center and Yale U. School of Public Health) combine psychological and political theory in their argument tha

Perhaps you can recall a time when you felt immensely alive-when you had a sudden recognition of beauty, a feeling of deep contentment, and a sense of connection with life greater than you had ever t

Women have historically been prevented from living autonomously by systematic injustice, subordination, and oppression. The lingering effects of these practices have prompted many feminists to view au

How much does what we think depend on what we want? Descartes' much-discussed position has often been interpreted to mean that we hold an opinion as the result of a decision. In Scepticism, Freedom an

This history of the English royal manor of Havering, Essex, illustrates life at one extreme of the spectrum of personal and collective freedom during the later Middle Ages, revealing the kinds of patterns which could emerge when medieval people were placed in a setting of unusual independence. As residents of a manor held by the crown, they profited from royal administrative neglect. As tenants of the ancient royal demesne, they had special legal rights and economic privileges. Havering's dominant families controlled the legal and administrative life of their community through the powerful manor court. The tenants combined effectively to prevent outside interference in their affairs, despite the individualistic self-interest manifest in their economic dealings. In 1465 the tenants obtained a royal charter which established Havering as a formal Liberty, with its own justices of the peace. By the end of the fifteenth century Havering displayed many characteristics commonly associated wit

The power of new medical technologies, the cultural authority of physicians, and the gendered power dynamics of many patient-physician relationships can all inhibit women's reproductive freedom. Often

Daniel Goleman’s international bestseller Emotional Intelligence changed our concept of “being smart,” proving that emotional intelligence—how we handle ourselves and our rela

Reiss (comparative literature, New York U.) argues that ubiquitous categories of Western thought and analysis have evolved over time for ends internal to European culture, but have been applied, often

Trusteeship in Change explores the evolution of Indian Affairs policies and administrative practices regarding the management of trust lands from treaty days to contemporary partnerships. A dozen sch

At the dawn of a new era, this book brings together leading activists, policy-makers and critics to reflect upon fifty years of attempts to improve respect for human rights. Authors include President

This anthology of original essays by prominent political scientists, philosophers, and sociologists systematically advances our understanding of the movement's agenda. Using Amitiai Etzioni's The New

The university has lost its way. The world needs the university more than ever but for new reasons. If we are to clarify its new role in the world, we need to find a new vocabulary and a new sense of

Overviews enterprise system (ES) opportunities and challenges and suggests the ESs are not the right choice for every company. Provides a set of guidelines to help managers evaluate the benefits and

A Radical Elemental Feminist ManifestoA new book from "an extraordinary woman and . . . the foremost feminist theoretician in the U.S." (The New York Times)."Suffused with her inimitable word play a

Explores the high failure rate and reveals how the family businesses endure through the generations, and offers advice on how to mentor successors in the family

Readers often have regarded with curiosity the creative life of the poet. In this passionate and authoritative new study, David Bethea illustrates the relation between the art and life of nineteenth-c

Discover your own extraordinary gifts and live every day with passion Now you can explore and expand your own unique possibilities on all four levels of your being--the physical, psychological, symb