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Culture and Practical Reason (Paperback)

The main thrust of this book is to deliver a major critique of materialist and rationalist explanations of social and cultural forms,but the in the process Sahlins has given us a much stronger statement of the centrality of symbols in human affairs than have many of our 'practicing' symbolic anthropologists. He demonstrates that symbols enter all phases of social life: those which we tend to regard as strictly pragmatic,or based on concerns with material need or advantage,as well as those which we

A Companion to Old Norse-Icelandic Literature and Culture (Paperback; )

A Companion to Old Norse-Icelandic Literature and Culture edited by Rory McTurk. (ISBN ) Rory McTurk is Professor Emeritus of Icelandic Studies at the University of Leeds. Previously he taught at the Universities of Lund and Copenhagen and at University College, Dublin. This major survey of Old Norse-Icelandic literature and culture comprises 29 chapters written by leading scholars in the field, over a third of whom are Icelanders. At the same time, it conveys a sense of the mainland Scandinavian origins of the Icelandic people, and reflects the ongoing contact between Iceland and other countries and cultures. The volume highlights current debates among Old Norse-Icelandic scholars specializing in different aspects of the subject. Coverage of traditional topics is complemented by material on previously neglected areas of study, such as the sagas of Icelandic bishops and the translated knights' sagas. Chapters on 'archaeology', 'social institutions' and 'geography and travel' make it possible to view literature in its wider cultural context, while chapters on 'reception' and 'continuity' demonstrate the ways in which medieval Norse-Icelandic literature and culture overflow into the modern period. I am located in London and both post-delivery and collection are available. If interested in either of these two options, please feel free to contact me and ask for more information. Ad ID: Delivery Service Consumer Credit

"Descartes' Error: Emotion, Reason and the Human Brain" by Antonio Damasio (Paperback)

Completely new. In the centuries since Descartes famously proclaimed, 'I think, therefore I am,' science has often overlooked emotions as the source of a person's true being. Even modern neuroscience has tended until recently to concentrate on the cognitive aspects of brain function, disregarding emotions. This attitude began to change with the publication of Descartes' Error. Antonio Damasio challenged traditional ideas about the connection between emotions and rationality. In this wonderfully engaging book, Damasio takes the reader on a journey of scientific discovery through a series of case studies, demonstrating what many of us have long suspected: emotions are not a luxury, they are essential to rational thinking and to normal social behaviour. Ad ID: Delivery Services Consumer Credit

Culture and the Problem of the Disciplines (Paperback)

What is the university's role in the production of cultural ideals? With increasingly interdisciplinary approaches being employed in scholarship,can we speak of discrete fields of study?The results of a collaborative research project by the Critical Theory Institute at the University of California,Irvine,this collection explores the role that scholars and universities play in shaping and defining culture,and how teaching and research institutions are changing in response to international movem

Propellerhead reason balance and reason essentials software

Great audio interface mainly works to record audio into reason. But also I use it for maschine...great audio recording vocals or guitar.never failed.easy to use and setup.also big knobs for quick access. Ad ID:

Practical Skills in Forensic Science (Paperback)

Alan Langford's Practical Skills in Forensic Science (). Very useful book for studying Forensic Science or Forensic Investigation. Bought used for my degree, still in very good condition. Collection from BH1 or can deliver for extra £2. Ad ID: Delivery Service Consumer Credit

Practical Physics 4th edition Paperback – 21 Aug

Practical Physics 4th edition Paperback – 21 Aug Useful for anyone planning practical lessons in the Physics classroom G. L. Squires (Author) retails £30 on amazon Ad ID: Delivery Service Consumer Credit

The Metadata Manual: A Practical Workbook (Paperback)

Cultural heritage professionals have high levels of training in metadata. However,the institutions in which they practice often depend on support staff,volunteers,and students in order to function. With limited time and funding for training in metadata creation for digital collections,there are often many questions about metadata without a reliable,direct source for answers. The Metadata Manual provides such a resource,answering basic metadata questions that may appear,and exploring metadata from a b

Czerny Practical Method For Beginners Op.599 (Paperback)

Contents: First exercises for the knowledge of the notes * Exercises for the 5 fingers with quiet hand * The first exercises for the thumb * Exercises exceeding an octave * Exercises with the bass-clef * Exercises in sharps and flats * Exercises in other easy tunes * Rests * Exercises of velocity * Melodies with and without ornaments.

Baby Management for Men: A Very Practical Guide (Paperback)

At last a book on child care written in a language men can relate to. Approved by men who hate to read,Baby Management for Men is the must-have guide for men who are about to become dads. The book portrays the new father as a manager who has a very special product to develop: his own baby. Baby Management for Men is a very practical guide to discovering the pleasures and challenges of fatherhood. It's fun,factual,up to date and written in a language many men will appreciate.

Practical Recording Techniques: The Step by Step Approach to Professional Audio Recording Paperback

Excellent condition - Ideal book if you are studying Sound Engineering Recording Techniques: The Step- by- Step Approach to Professional Audio Recording Paperback. Hands-on practical guide covering all aspects of recording, ideal for beginning and intermediate recording engineers, producers, musicians and audio enthusiasts. Filled with tips and shortcuts, this book offers advice on equipping a home studio (both low-budget and advanced), suggestions for set-up, acoustics, choosing monitor speakers, and preventing hum. This best-selling guide also tells how to judge recordings and improve them to produce maximum results. Ad ID: Delivery Service Consumer Credit

Food Culture in France (Food Culture around the World)

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Reason and Revolution

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Marcuse, Herbert, PUBLISHER: Routledge, This classic book is Marcuse's masterful interpretation of Hegel's philosophy and the influence it has had on European political thought from the French Revolution to the present day. Marcuse brilliantly illuminates the implications of Hegel's ideas with later developments in European thought, particularily with Marxist theory.

Women and the White House: Gender,Popular Culture,and

The president of the United States traditionally serves as a symbol of power,virtue,ability,dominance,popularity,and patriarchy. In recent years,however,the high-profile candidacies of Hillary Clinton,Sarah Palin,and Michelle Bachmann have provoked new interest in gendered popular culture and how it influences Americans' perceptions of the country's highest political office.In this timely volume,editors Justin S. Vaughn and Lilly J. Goren lead a team of scholars in examining how the pres

Exploring Spirituality and Culture in Adult and Higher

Exploring Spirituality and Culture in Adult and Higher Education: Exploring Spirituality and Culture in Adult and Higher Education is written from the unique perspective of teacher, researcher, and author Elizabeth Tisdell who has extensive experience dealing with culture, gender, and educational equity issues in secular adult and higher education classrooms, and formerly in pastoral and religious education settings on college campuses. This important book discusses how spiritual development is informed by culture and how this knowledge is relevant to teaching and learning. For educators, an understanding of how spirituality is informed by culture, and how spirituality assists in meaning-making, can aid in their efforts to help their students&apos educational experiences become more transformative and culturally relevant.

Science and Public Reason (Hardcover)

This collection of essays by Sheila Jasanoff explores how democratic governments construct public reason,that is,the forms of evidence and argument used in making state decisions accountable to citizens. The term public reason as used here is not simply a matter of deploying principled arguments that respect the norms of democratic deliberation. Jasanoff investigates what states do in practice when they claim to be reasoning in the public interest. Reason,from this perspective,comprises the instituti

Majorca: Culture and Life

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Language mind and culture

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Mathematics and Culture III

Mathematics and Culture III: This work contains the proceedings of the 'Mathematics and Culture' conference held in Venice in March . The conference aims to act as a bridge across the various aspects of human knowledge. While keeping mathematics as its core, it is aimed at anyone endowed with cultural curiosity and interests, whether within or (even more so) outside mathematics. This volume therefore covers music, cinema, art, theatre and literature, with topics ranging from Tibet to comics.

Ojibwe History and Culture (Hardcover)

Offers an overview of the past and present lives of the Ojibwa Indians,covering their customs,beliefs,and government.

Seminole History and Culture (Hardcover)

Offers an overview of the past and present lives of the Seminole Indians,covering their customs,beliefs,and government.

Crime, Media and Culture Textbook

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Religion, Culture and Mental Health

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Loewenthal, Kate, PUBLISHER: Cambridge University Press, Are religious practices involving seeing visions and speaking in tongues beneficial or detrimental to mental health? Do some cultures express distress in bodily form because they lack the linguistic categories to express distress psychologically? Do some religions encourage clinical levels of obsessional behaviour? And are religious people happier than others? By merging the growing information on religion and mental health with that on culture and mental health, Kate Loewenthal enables fresh perspectives on these questions. This book deals with different psychiatric conditions such as schizophrenia, manic disorders, depression, anxiety, somatisation and dissociation as well as positive states of mind, and analyses the religious and cultural influences on each.

Culture and Customs of Mongolia

Culture and Customs of Mongolia: The Gobi Desert, cold mountainous regions, and harsh climate of Mongolia leave it with one of the lowest population densities in the world. Nonetheless, Mongolians are proud of their long heritage, and carry even today their customs of the past. In this all-inclusive study of contemporary Mongolian life, readers will learn about nomadic lifestyles still practiced today. Other topics covered include Buddhism and other religions, literature, arts, cuisine, dress, family life, festivals and leisure activities, social customs, and lifestyle. May also includes an overview of Chinggis Khan, the father of the Mongol Empire, and his legacy in Mongolian culture today. Ideal for high school and undergraduate students, this volume is an essential addition to library shelves.

Cree History and Culture (Hardcover)

Offers an overview of the past and present lives of the Cree Indians,covering their customs,beliefs,and government.

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