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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - What is at stake in that form of inquiry that the western philosophical tradition has called 'first philosophy' or 'metaphysics' Is it an abstract, now outmoded branch of philosophy, or does it address a problem that is still of great interest - namely the unity of western knowledge In fact, metaphysics is 'first' only in relation to the other two sciences that Aristotle called 'theoretical': the study of nature (phusik) and mathematics. It is the strategic sense of this 'primacy' that needs to be examined, because what is at issue here is nothing less than the relationship - of domination or subservience, conflict or harmony - between philosophy and science. The hypothesis of this book is that philosophy's attempt to use metaphysics as a way of securing primacy among the sciences has resulted instead in its subservience: philosophy, once handmaiden to theology (ancilla theologiae), has now become more or less consciously handmaiden to the sciences (ancilla scientiarum). So it is all the more urgent to explore the nature and limits of this primacy and subservience, which is what the present book does through an archaeological investigation of metaphysics.This important rereading of the western philosophical tradition by a leading thinker will be of interest to students and scholars in philosophy, critical theory and the humanities more generally, and to anyone interested in contemporary philosophy and European thought.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Since the beginning of the 21st century, global warming, terrorism, the pandemic and now the war in Ukraine have created a widespread feeling that the world is an increasingly dangerous place. In response to this situation, it is understandable that many people are inclined to retreat to the safety of their home - the last refuge and safeguard against the savagery of the outside world. But the home is not just a shelter: it is a space that supplants and replaces the world, a wired cocoon that gradually renders any journey to the outside world superfluous.From our couch, we can enjoy remotely the pleasures once offered by the cinema, the theatre and the café. Everything, from food to love to art, can be delivered to your door. Armed with a smartphone and a Netflix account, why would anyone risk life and limb to venture out to the cinema Compulsory confinement, the nightmare of the pandemic years, seems to have been replaced by voluntary self-confinement. Fleeing from the cities, working remotely, relinquishing travel and tourism, we risk becoming reclusive creatures that cower at the slightest tremor.In this witty and spirited book, Pascal Bruckner takes aim at today's voluntary seclusionism and the self-inflicted atrophy that comes with it, tracing its philosophical contours and historical roots. It is no longer the tyranny of lockdowns that threatens us but rather the tyranny of the sofa: will the slipper and the dressing gown be the new symbols of tomorrow's world.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Revolutionary humanist and radical psychiatrist Frantz Fanon was one of the greatest Black thinkers of the twentieth century. Born in Martinique and known for his involvement in the Algerian liberation movement, his seminal books Black Skin, White Masks and The Wretched of the Earth are widely considered to be cornerstones of anti-colonial and anti-racist thought.In this essential introduction to Fanon's remarkable life and philosophy, Nigel C. Gibson argues that Fanon's oeuvre is essential to thinking about race today. Connecting Fanon's writing, psychiatric practice, and lived experience in the Caribbean, France, and Africa, Gibson reveals (with startling clarity) his philosophical commitments and the vision of revolution that he stood for. Despite his untimely death, the revolutionary pulse of Fanon's ideas has continued to beat ever more strongly in the consciousness of successive revolutionary generations, from the Black Panthers and the Black Power to Black Lives Matter.As Fanon's thought comes alive to new activists thinking about their mission to 'humanize the world,' Gibson reminds us that that Fanon's revolutionary humanism is fundamental to all forms of anti-colonial struggle, including our own.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Being Philosophical guides readers through the perplexing initial moments of meeting philosophy by taking them inside philosophical thinking as an activity.In a beginner-friendly voice, Stephen Hetherington elucidates how intellectual 'tools' from a diversity of traditions, East and West, can enable us to start doing philosophy - that is, to think 'from scratch' in a philosophical way. He explores many classical topics and issues that have preoccupied philosophers from Plato, early Buddhists and Confucius to Karl Marx and beyond - selves, souls, identity, will, knowing and reasoning, acting morally, and more - and presents possible methods for responding to different theories.Inviting and conversational, Being Philosophical is the book needed by every new philosophy student - or anyone wondering whether they might want to explore the world of philosophy.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Diversify your investments, generate greater returns, and leverage your assets for a definite and brighter financial futureWhen it comes to growing your wealth, there are clear systems and smart strategies you can leverage to ensure your investments will successfully outperform in the long term. In Intelligent Leverage, you'll discover how successful investors grow their wealth and ensure their financial security -- through everyday investments that can generate millions. With these strategies, you too can take control of your assets and be empowered in where you put your money.Veteran investment manager Paul Huggins shows how to leverage every opportunity that comes your way. With his guidance, you'll rethink your current way of planning and investing so that you can feel certain about your financial future. You'll learn how to build an asset base and the right networks, creating an ecosystem that will catapult you into the next stratosphere of financial independence.\* Understand how economic forces and environment impact your financial goals\* Learn how to supplement your superannuation with time-tested assets like property and shares, as well as more advanced leveraging instruments\* Hone your investor mindset: leverage your time and energy, assess risk versus returns, and learn how to do more with less\* Get better strategies to manage your assets, from protecting what you have through insurances and hedging, to minimising your tax bill\* Set goals and establish a step-by-step plan to monitor progress and growth in real time.Intelligent Leverage is a handbook for financial success. Its straightforward, logical approach to savvy investing will show you how to revolutionise your lifestyle and better plan for a future that is financially free.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - THE LIFE OF THE AUTHOR D. H. LAWRENCEAddresses the whole of D. H. Lawrence's life and writing career--integrating biography, critical analysis, and recent scholarship in a single volumeThe Life of the Author: D. H. Lawrence is a focused exploration of the whole of the author's life and writing career. Combining biographical detail and close readings of works in different genres, the book illuminates the complexities of Lawrence's writing through a careful, questioning approach to biographical sources and recent scholarship. Andrew Harrison provides original insights into Lawrence's relationship to working-class experience, his anti-suffragist feminist views, his reaction to the Great War, his responses to racial and cultural difference, his attitudes towards sex, sexuality, and sexual identity, and much more.Nine accessible chapters address important subjects in the author's life and writing, including his treatment of taboo topics, his conflicted relationship with the literary marketplace, and the ways in which his writing challenged English middle-class values. Each chapter draws upon the biographical record to provide an interpretive context while highlighting aspects of Lawrence's work that relate to present-day concerns, such as his critical responses to wartime propaganda and censorship, his critique of heteronormativity, and his lifelong concern with issues around mental health and wholeness of being.Designed to help readers develop a fresh understanding of Lawrence's writing, The Life of the Author: D. H. Lawrence:\* Investigates Lawrence's wartime experiences, tracing his transformation from an author who wished to change the attitudes of his readers into a radical anti-establishment figure\* Addresses Lawrence's explorations of gender fluidity and non-normative sexual identities in his fiction\* Discusses Lawrence's concern with post-war social reconstruction and his risk-taking exploration of revolutionary political and religious movements in his novels of the 1920s\* Engages with psychoanalytic criticism on the attachment issues that shaped Lawrence's life and writing, showing how he attempted to confront the psychic wounds of his childhoodBased on materials and approaches the author has developed teaching Lawrence for more than two decades, The Life of the Author: D. H. Lawrence is an excellent textbook for undergraduate students taking English and English Literature courses, as well as graduate students discussing Lawrence in the contexts of early twentieth-century literature, literary modernism, and sexualities in modern literature.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - THIS IS ANCIENT PHILOSOPHY'A masterful introduction to ancient philosophy. Fitzpatrick knows the contemporary scholarship on these authors, so he can shift from summarizing their thought to scrutinizing individual arguments. Meanwhile the writing remains so accessible that a reader might not notice how much he covers. The prose is precise but relaxed, with details that enrich the texture: the Pythagoreans' harmonies, the Stoic Horned Argument, Antisthenes' daily walk to Socrates. Students and instructors alike will benefit.'--Nickolas Pappas, Professor at City College of New York (CUNY)This Is Ancient Philosophy is a fascinating introduction to the major philosophers and foundational concepts of classical antiquity.Assuming no prior knowledge, the book uses an intuitive, readable narrative style as it examines the ideas, influences, and interconnections of philosophers such as Socrates, the Sophists, Plato, and Aristotle, as well as philosophical schools of thought including Cynicism, Epicureanism, Stoicism, and Skepticism.Divided into three parts, the book opens with an overview of early Greek philosophy, describing the turn from mythological thinking to philosophical analysis. The second part focuses on the distinctions between the subjects of philosophy in both the Golden Age and today, followed by a survey of the Hellenistic period and a discussion of the relation between fate and freedom of action. Throughout, readers are aided by a wealth of instructive and engaging charts, grids, figures, and a detailed map illustrating the chronological development of philosophy, from Asia Minor to southern Italy and Athens.Part of the popular This Is Philosophy series, This Is Ancient Philosophy is an excellent text for students of philosophy, both introductory and advanced, and general readers with interest in the philosophy of the classical era.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Provides a balanced historical narrative of the contemporary causes of conflict in the Middle East, ideal for students and scholarsThe recent history of the Middle East has involved unprecedented violence and war. Contemporary Middle East: Foreign Intervention and Authoritarian Governance Since 1979 explores the causes of the sustained turbulence of the region by focusing on three separate yet intersecting factors: constant foreign political and military interference, failed authoritarian governance, and the ongoing Palestinian-Israeli conflict.With a clear and accessible style, this student-friendly text presents a concise account of the region's history, starting from the dramatic events of 1979 including the toppling of the Shah of Iran, the return of Ayatollah Khomeini, the Egyptian-Israeli peace treaty, the ascendency of Saddam Hussein in Iraq, armed insurrection in Mecca, and the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan. Succinct chapters, organized chronologically, guide students through key events and help students develop a cohesive picture of the sequence of historical developments which have shape the contemporary Middle East. This valuable work:\* Covers a broad range of topics with a focus on the geopolitical and geostrategic aspect\* Explores the Middle East's connections to broader global shifts such as Cold War rivalry and American unipolarity\* Examines the underlying causes and geopolitical consequences of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict\* Describes the evolution of the wide variety of Islamist opposition movements\* Provides background for the 2011 popular uprisings against authoritarian and corrupt rule\* Assesses how counter revolutionary forces have resorted to political repression, sectarian division, and regional conflictDelivering invaluable insights into the factors underlying the region's ongoing geopolitical disorder, Contemporary Middle East: Foreign Intervention and Authoritarian Governance Since 1979 is an excellent resource for undergraduate courses in history and political science, and a valuable text for general readers looking for a succinct survey of the last four decades of Middle Eastern history.

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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Are you struggling to make sense of complex research papers and craft insightful critiques for your academic assignments Then look no further!Critical Appraisal Skills for Healthcare Students is your indispensable guide to understanding research papers, mastering critical appraisal, and most importantly, succeeding in your summative assignments. While this text is written with Level 5 students in mind, you will find it is a useful text at any academic level when required to engage in evidence-based practice.In today's ever-evolving healthcare system, the ability to critically appraise research evidence is crucial. In pre-registration programmes, this core skill is often assessed through written assignments. However, students can struggle not only to interpret research papers and evaluate their quality, but also to write about this appraisal in an academic way. This comprehensive textbook equips healthcare students with the evidence skills they need, while also enhancing their ability to produce high-quality assignments.Authored by experienced academics with over two decades of teaching research and evidence-based practice, this text covers core topics such as:\* The significance of evidence in practice, locating and selecting appropriate literature, and navigating assignments based on the appraisal of research\* Strategies for reading research papers and understanding them before appraisal\* The fundamentals of critiquing research, with Key Fact sheets summarising the design issues of specific types of research\* How to move beyond EBP for academic assessment, towards using evidence in everyday professional practiceCritical Appraisal Skills for Healthcare Students is an excellent core text to master the art of critical appraisal and enhance academic performance.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Developing Person-Centred Cultures in Healthcare Education and PracticeThis book embarks on an ambitious journey to challenge existing paradigms and spark a radical shift in the way healthcare is perceived and delivered.Dive into a groundbreaking exploration of person-centred healthcare education, offering a multi-dimensional framework that redefines learning and practice in the healthcare landscape. This comprehensive guide, with contributions from top experts in the field, dissects the critical components of a person-centred curriculum, spanning philosophy, strategy, values, leadership, and practical skills. The book empowers readers with real-world case studies, tools, and reflective exercises, propelling the implementation of transformative person-centred healthcare practices.Derived from the concepts introduced by the first European-funded project to frame and develop a person-centred healthcare curriculum, Developing Person-Centred Cultures in Healthcare Education and Practice presents an indispensable resource for healthcare practitioners looking for a way to develop person-centred cultures within the workplace.Key features:\* An innovative curriculum framework for person-centred healthcare education and practice\* In-depth coverage of philosophy, strategy, shared values, leadership, and practical skills for fostering person-centred cultures\* Practical tools and real case studies to facilitate effective implementation of person-centred practicesThis book is an indispensable resource for educators, healthcare practitioners, and policymakers looking to champion the shift towards person-centred healthcare practices.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Teaches students the art and practice of comparison in the globalizing world, fully updated to reflect recent scholarship and major developments in the fieldComparing Religions: The Study of Us that Changes Us is a wholly original, absorbing, and provocative reimagining of the comparative study of religion in the 21st century. The first textbook of its kind to foreground the extraordinary or 'paranormal' aspects of religious experience, this innovative volume reviews the fundamental tenets of the world's religions, discusses the benefits and problems of comparative inquiry, explores how the practice can impact a person's worldview and values, and much more.Asserting that religions have always engaged in comparing one another, the authors provide insights into the history, trends, debates, and questions of explicit comparativism in the modern world. Easily accessible chapters examine the challenges of studying religion using a comparative approach rather than focusing on religious identity, inspiring students to think seriously about religious pluralism as they engage in comparative practice. Throughout the text, a wealth of diverse case studies and vivid illustrations are complemented by chapter outlines, summaries, toolkits, discussion questions, and other learning features. Substantially updated with new and revised material, the second edition of Comparing Religions:\* Draws from both comparative work and critical theory to present a well-balanced introduction to contemporary practice\* Explains classic comparative themes, provides a historical outline of comparative practices, and offers key strategies for understanding, analyzing, and re-reading religion\* Draws on a wide range of religious traditions to illustrate the complexity and efficacy of comparative practice\* Embraces the transcendent nature of the religious experience in all its forms, including in popular culture, film, and television\* Contains a classroom-proven, three-part structure with easy-to-digest, thematically organized chapters\* Features a companion website with information on individual religious traditions, additional images, a glossary, discussion questions, and links to supplementary materialComparing Religions: The Study of Us that Changes Us, Second Edition, is the perfect textbook for undergraduate students and faculty in comparative religion, the study of religion, and world religions, as well as a valuable resource for general readers interested in understanding this rewarding area.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - What is at stake in that form of inquiry that the western philosophical tradition has called 'first philosophy' or 'metaphysics' Is it an abstract, now outmoded branch of philosophy, or does it address a problem that is still of great interest - namely the unity of western knowledge In fact, metaphysics is 'first' only in relation to the other two sciences that Aristotle called 'theoretical': the study of nature (phusik) and mathematics. It is the strategic sense of this 'primacy' that needs to be examined, because what is at issue here is nothing less than the relationship - of domination or subservience, conflict or harmony - between philosophy and science. The hypothesis of this book is that philosophy's attempt to use metaphysics as a way of securing primacy among the sciences has resulted instead in its subservience: philosophy, once handmaiden to theology (ancilla theologiae), has now become more or less consciously handmaiden to the sciences (ancilla scientiarum). So it is all the more urgent to explore the nature and limits of this primacy and subservience, which is what the present book does through an archaeological investigation of metaphysics.This important rereading of the western philosophical tradition by a leading thinker will be of interest to students and scholars in philosophy, critical theory and the humanities more generally, and to anyone interested in contemporary philosophy and European thought.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - An essential introduction to pathophysiology for paramedicsParamedics are specialists in out-of-hospital emergency healthcare; they are also capable of operating as generalist clinicians whose work is indispensable in a variety of healthcare settings. The response to the COVID-19 pandemic, especially, has revealed the versatility of the paramedic workforce. Contemporary paramedic practice continues to break new ground as the workforce is called upon to undertake critical roles in support of the wider healthcare sector. However, to perform their crucial work paramedics require a strong understanding of pathophysiology to enable them to make rapid and effective clinical decisions.Fundamentals of Applied Pathophysiology for Paramedics is a comprehensive introduction to this subject for aspiring, early-career, and experienced paramedics. This textbook links theory to practice and supports high-quality care in dynamic, fast-paced environments. Drawing on the latest available evidence and clinical best practice, it promises to support current paramedics, and prepare student paramedics for their future as healthcare professionals.\* User-friendly organisation of topics broken down by body systems\* Detailed discussion of patient-focused issues, common and specialised diseases, and more\* Physiological and psychological alerts to aid in diagnosis and responseFundamentals of Applied Pathophysiology for Paramedics is ideal for all paramedic students and early career paramedics.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Labour leader Harold Wilson was once asked how difficult he found being prime minister of the United Kingdom. 'Not half as difficult as being Leader of the Opposition', he replied. Sadly for the Labour Party, much of the last century has been spent in shadow government. But were these wasted years in the Party's history Or did they offer vital opportunities for creation and improvement In Keeping the Red Flag Flying political historians Mark Garnett, Gavin Hyman and Richard Johnson offer the first in-depth account of Labour's periods out of office since becoming the Official Opposition in 1922. They argue that, far from being barren periods in the Party's history, Labour's opposition years from MacDonald to Starmer have been undervalued and misunderstood. Across the book's eight chapters they scrutinise Labour's approach to reforming the party machinery, its development of policy proposals, its success in appealing to the wider electorate and its skill in opposing the government to identify the key hallmarks of successful opposition, as well as common mistakes. As the Labour Party prepares for a long-awaited return to government, this insightful book on Labour's past has vital lessons for the Party's future.

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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Exotic Animal Medicine for the Veterinary TechnicianComprehensive full color textbook on common exotic species, written specifically for vet techs in classroom or clinical settingsNow in its fourth edition, Exotic Animal Medicine for the Veterinary Technician is a comprehensive yet clear introduction to exotic animal practice for veterinary technicians in the classroom and clinical settings alike. With an emphasis on the exotic species most likely to find their way to a veterinary practice, the book offers coverage of birds, reptiles, amphibians, exotic companion mammals, and wildlife. It also features discussions of anatomy, restraint, common diseases, radiology, anesthesia and analgesia, clinical skills, surgical assisting, and parasitology.This edition offers new updates throughout, including new chapters related to critical care feeding of exotic companion mammals, reptile infectious diseases, and exotic animal rehabilitation. It also provides full-color photos, including radiographs.Designed to provide technicians with all the information necessary to confidently and competently treat exotic patients, Exotic Animal Medicine for the Veterinary Technician offers easy-to-follow descriptions of common procedures and techniques. A companion website delivers review questions and images from the book in PowerPoint format.Topics covered in Exotic Animal Medicine for the Veterinary Technician include:\* Herpetoculture and reproduction, covering captive bred versus wild caught, quarantining, methods of sex determination, and reproductive behavior\* Criteria to determine water quality for fish, including pH, oxygen, temperature, chlorine and chloramine, and salinity\* Clinical techniques for degus, including oral (PO), subcutaneous (SC), intramuscular (IM), intraperitoneal (IP), catheter placement, and wound management\* Role of the veterinary technician in wildlife rehabilitation, covering clinical protocols, intake procedures, ethical considerations, and choosing treatment routesExotic Animal Medicine for the Veterinary Technician is an essential reference for veterinary technician students, along with veterinary technicians working in an exotic practice, or veterinary technicians who work in a small animal practice where adding exotic patients is being considered.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A thorough and practical guide to the surgical and non-surgical treatment of small animal wounds.