yale university press feb 2016 (12 Ergebnisse)

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - In his last work, one of the great philosophers of the 20th century explores the pleasures of opera Bernard Williams, who died in 2003, was one of the most influential moral philosophers of his generation. A lifelong opera lover, his articles and essays, talks for the BBC, contributions to the Grove Dictionary of Opera, and program notes for the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, and the English National Opera, generated a devoted following. This elegant volume brings together these widely scattered and largely unobtainable pieces, including two that have not been previously published. It covers an engaging range of topics from Mozart to Wagner, including sparkling essays on specific operas by those composers as well as Verdi, Puccini, Strauss, Debussy, Janacek, and Tippett.Reflecting Williams's brilliance, passion, and clarity of mind, these essays engage with, and illustrate, the enduring appeal of opera as an art form.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Does altruism exist naturally among the Earth's creatures An age-old question, newly illuminated by cutting-edge science.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - To be convicted of a crime in the United States, a person must be proven guilty 'beyond a reasonable doubt.' But what is reasonable doubt Even sophisticated legal experts find this fundamental doctrine difficult to explain. In this accessible book, James Q. Whitman digs deep into the history of the law and discovers that we have lost sight of the original purpose of 'reasonable doubt.' It was not originally a legal rule at all, he shows, but a theological one.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'Every year, Johann Sebastian Bach's major vocal works are performed to mark liturgical milestones in the Christian calendar. Written by a renowned Bach scholar, this concise and accessible book provides an introduction to the music and cultural contexts of the composer's most beloved masterpieces, including the Magnificat, Christmas Oratorio, and St. John Passion. In addition to providing historical information, each chapter highlights significant aspects--such as the theology of love--of a particular piece. This penetrating volume is the first to treat the vocal works as a whole, showing how the compositions were embedded in their original performative context within the liturgy as well as discussing Bach's musical style, from the detailed level of individual movements to the overarching aspects of each work. Published in the approach to Easter when many of these vocal works are performed, this outstanding volume will appeal to casual concertgoers and scholars alike.' -- Publisher's description.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Laurie-Bourque, Susan (illustrator). Neuware.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A multifaceted response to issues concerning personal privacy and government power by writers, artists, and others.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A fascinating look at the genesis and meaning of Van Gogh's famed paintings of his bedroom.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - From the Charge of the Light Brigade to Scott of the Antarctic, it seems as if glorious disaster is an essential aspect of the British national character. This is an insightful analysis, arguing that initially this helped to gloss over the moral ambiguities of imperial expansion, but later became a strategy for coming to terms with diminishment and loss.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - How are juries selected in the United States What forces influence juries in making their decisions Are some cases simply beyond the ability of juries to decide How useful is the entire jury system In this important and accessible book, a prominent expert on constitutional law examines these and other issues concerning the American jury system. Randolph N. Jonakait describes the historical and social pressures that have driven the development of the jury system; contrasts the American jury system to the legal process in other countries; reveals subtle changes in the popular view of juries; examines how the news media, movies, and books portray and even affect the system; and discusses the empirical data that show how juries actually operate and what influences their decisions. Jonakait endorses the jury system in both civil and criminal cases, spelling out the important social role juries play in legitimizing and affirming the American justice system.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - An important new look at Rome's earliest buildings and their context within the broader tradition of Mediterranean culture.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A comprehensive look at works made by Baldessari between the years 1987 and 1993.