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【電子書籍なら、スマホ・パソコンの無料アプリで今すぐ読める！】The Democracy of the Dead Dewey, Confucius, and the Hope for Democracy in China【電子書籍】[ Roger T. Ames ]

＜p＞Will democracy figure prominently in China's future? If so, what kind of democracy? In this insightful and thought-provoking book, David Hall and Roger Ames explore such questions and, in the course of answering them, look to the ideas of John Dewey and Confucius.＜/p＞ ＜p＞Those most sanguine about the future of Chinese-Western relations presume that a modernized China will be essentially westernized as well. They believe that in order to enter the family of nations China must be transformed into a liberal democracy, complete with free enterprise capitalism and rational technologies. Only in this manner, so this argument goes, can there be hope for increased rights and freedoms for the individual Chinese.＜/p＞ ＜p＞Contrary to this view, the authors argue that it is a mistake to equate modernization with westernization and to believe that individualist, rights-based democracy and its economic and technological accouterments are inevitable consequences of civilized development. Modernity, the authors claim, far from being a universal expression of the human spirit, is a peculiarly Western invention which must be adapted significantly if it is to be useful in a Chinese environment.＜/p＞ ＜p＞In The Democracy of the Dead, Hall and Ames argue for the viability of the traditional Chinese cultural sensibility and claim that the China which may well come to dominate the global culture of the twenty-first century will not be a society of increasingly rugged individuals, nor will it be the Netscaped, McDonaldized Theme Park of which Western entrepreneurs have begun to dream. Rather, China is likely to maintain far more of its traditional character than most now suspect possible, and will, therefore, enter the modernworld largely on its own terms.＜/p＞ ＜p＞Hall and Ames argue that accommodating the legitimate desires of the Chinese people will require the promotion of a communitarian form of democracy seriously at odds with the liberal democratic model which dominates Western democracies. This will best be accomplished by appealing to the communitarian strain of thought within our own tradition. To this end the authors offer John Dewey's theory of democracy, that of the "communicating community", as the vision which is best suited to engage the realities of Chinese social practice and to promote the realization of a Confucian democracy in China.＜/p＞画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。

【電子書籍なら、スマホ・パソコンの無料アプリで今すぐ読める！】What Would Freud Do? How the greatest psychotherapists would solve your everyday problems【電子書籍】[ Sarah Tomley ]

＜p＞＜em＞What Would Freud Do?＜/em＞ uses the key ideas of more than 80 psychological thinkers, past and present, to shine new light onto today's everyday problems.＜/p＞ ＜p＞Ever wondered what a great therapist like Freud or Jung would have to say about your horrible boss, your phone-checking addiction or an occasional wish to cheat on your partner? Ever wished someone would explain why you sometimes act like an idiot just when you want to look good, or generally keep doing things you don't really want to do?＜/p＞ ＜p＞From Erich Fromm on how to find Mr/Mrs Right, to Jaak Panksepp on road rage and Magda Arnold on how to deal with 'banter', these theorists have intriuging suggestions for ways to see and do things differently.＜/p＞ ＜p＞Divided into five sections, including 'What am I like?', and 'Why am I acting like this?', other questions include:＜/p＞ ＜p＞-'My family's a nightmare -- shall I cut them off?'＜br /＞ -'Is my partner lying to me?'＜br /＞ -'Why do I keep buying the same brand all the time?'＜br /＞ -'How can I stop people unfriending me on social media?'＜br /＞ -'Why do I lie when she says "Does my bum look big in this?"'＜/p＞ ＜p＞With Sarah Tomley's enlightening commentary throughout, this book provides the answers to the most deep and meaningful (or, indeed, shallow and meaningless) questions that you have ever pondered. A pocket guide to facing the hurdles and obstacles of life, with the advice of all the greatest psychologists at your fingertips.＜/p＞画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。

【電子書籍なら、スマホ・パソコンの無料アプリで今すぐ読める！】Study Guide for Decoding 1984 With Typical Questions and Answers【電子書籍】[ Steven Smith ]

＜p＞"Decoding 1984" is designed to navigate you through the oppressive world of Airstrip One, shedding light on the intricate layers that make Orwell's vision both compelling and cautionary. This guide aims to enhance the readers' understanding and appreciation of one of the 20th century's most significant literary works. The guide dives into the historical and political context that influenced Orwell's writing. The rise of totalitarian regimes during Orwell's lifetime served as a direct inspiration for "1984", offering a grim prophecy of a world where personal freedom succumbs to all-encompassing state control.＜/p＞ ＜p＞"Decoding 1984" breaks down the narrative chapter by chapter, providing summaries that capture the essence of the plot while highlighting key details and developments. This structured overview ensures that readers can grasp the progression of the story and the escalating tension as Winston Smith, the novel's protagonist, navigates the dangers of dissent in a society under constant surveillance.A critical component of our guide is the detailed analysis of characters. From Winston's quiet rebellion to Julia's pragmatic resistance and the omnipresent threat of Big Brother, we delve into their motivations, inner conflicts, and roles in illustrating the novel's themes. Speaking of themes, this guide does not shy away from exploring the novel's exploration of totalitarianism, the distortion of truth, the power of language, and the pervasive nature of surveillance. Each theme is carefully dissected to understand Orwell's critique of power and control. Moreover, the study guide examines Orwell's literary devices and the structural decisions that amplify the impact of "1984". From the use of irony to the stark, foreboding tone of the narrative, we look at how Orwell crafts a fantastical and eerily plausible world. Finally, the guide includes a discussion of the climax and resolution, the moral of the novel, and a reference to memorable lines from the novel.＜/p＞ ＜p＞This study guide for "1984" by George Orwell is more than just an academic tool; it's an invitation to reflect on the themes of power, freedom, and resistance that resonate just as strongly in today's world as they did when Orwell first penned his iconic novel.＜/p＞画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。

【電子書籍なら、スマホ・パソコンの無料アプリで今すぐ読める！】Liber Kaos Chaos Magic for the Pandaemonaeon (Revised and Expanded Edition)【電子書籍】[ Peter Carroll ]

＜p＞An advanced course in the practice of chaos magic written by one of its most respected practitionersーin a newly revised and expanded edition. Peter J. Carrollーrenowned writer and practitioner of chaos magicーoffers a remarkably clear presentation of the practice of chaos magic. His approach combines methods from shamanism, paganism, and chaos science. Liber Kaos includes: ? a selection of extremely powerful rituals and exercises for committed occultists ? instructions that lead the reader through new concepts and practices of chaos magic ? a magical training course for the individual or for groups, with details of the author's magical order ? instructions for carrying out the essential rituals of chaos magic ? a fresh look at aeonics, cosmogenesis, auric magic, and shadow time, as well as the technical aspects of spells and equations Originally published by Weiser Books in 1992, this new edition is substantially revised and updated and includes new, previously unpublished material.＜/p＞画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。

【電子書籍なら、スマホ・パソコンの無料アプリで今すぐ読める！】The Arabic Freud Psychoanalysis and Islam in Modern Egypt【電子書籍】[ Omnia El Shakry ]

＜p＞＜strong＞The first in-depth look at how postwar thinkers in Egypt mapped the intersections between Islamic discourses and psychoanalytic thought.＜/strong＞＜br /＞ In 1945, psychologist Yusuf Murad introduced an Arabic term borrowed from the medieval Sufi philosopher and mystic Ibn 'Arabiー ＜em＞al-la-shu'ur＜/em＞ーas a translation for Sigmund Freud's concept of the unconscious. By the late 1950s, Freud's ＜em＞Interpretation of Dreams＜/em＞ had been translated into Arabic for an eager Egyptian public. In ＜em＞The Arabic Freud＜/em＞, Omnia El Shakry challenges the notion of a strict divide between psychoanalysis and Islam by tracing how postwar thinkers in Egypt blended psychoanalytic theories with concepts from classical Islamic thought in a creative encounter of ethical engagement.＜br /＞ Drawing on scholarly writings as well as popular literature on self-healing, El Shakry provides the first in-depth examination of psychoanalysis in Egypt and reveals how a new science of psychologyーor "science of the soul," as it came to be calledーwas inextricably linked to Islam and mysticism. She explores how Freudian ideas of the unconscious were crucial to the formation of modern discourses of subjectivity in areas as diverse as psychology, Islamic philosophy, and the law. Founding figures of Egyptian psychoanalysis, she shows, debated the temporality of the psyche, mystical states, the sexual drive, and the Oedipus complex, while offering startling insights into the nature of psychic life, ethics, and eros.＜br /＞ This provocative and insightful book invites us to rethink the relationship between psychoanalysis and religion in the modern era. Mapping the points of intersection between Islamic discourses and psychoanalytic thought, it illustrates how the Arabic Freud, like psychoanalysis itself, was elaborated across the space of human difference.＜/p＞画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。

【電子書籍なら、スマホ・パソコンの無料アプリで今すぐ読める！】Beacon of Justice, Community, and Hope How NCR has sustained independent journalism from Vatican II to Pope Francis【電子書籍】[ Lawrence B. Guillot ]

＜p＞Discover the 60-year history of the National Catholic Reporter Publishing Company, sustaining NCR's commitment to covering the nation, the world, the Catholic Church, and the Catholic faith. From the Second Vatican Council through the era of Pope Francis, this nonprofit has served as the leading independent Catholic news source reporting on the church's involvement in war and peace, ecojustice, and cultural issues worldwide.＜/p＞ ＜p＞Lawrence Guillot's history also is the story of one in five Americans who identify as Catholic, more than 50 million people whose lives have been shaped by the world's largest Christian denomination. Starting with reporting on the dramatic changes ushered in by Vatican II that affected every Catholic parish in the world, this book tells the story of courageous journalists who banded together to report on those often-turbulent waves of modernization. The story focuses on the huge challenges, some nearly fatal to the publishing company, that they had to overcome to keep the presses rolling and, today, to keep the NCR's extensive online and multimedia offerings rolling onto the internet.＜/p＞ ＜p＞And, in telling that story, this book offers a history of the Catholic Church as it passed through one of the most vibrant and consequential periods in its history and continues to serve its nearly 1.4-billion baptized members today.＜/p＞ ＜p＞In praising the book, author, journalist, and filmmaker Paul Wilkes says: "As we travel through 60 years of the National Catholic Reporter Publishing Company in this book, we witness fearless reporting on church and society as no other publication could or would achieve. NCR proved to be the one place to go for not only unbiased coverage of the Catholic church, but for social justice reporting throughout the world. Its reporters and editors roamed the nation and the world to bring back stories that provided not just news but the informed analysis we needed to understand the tumultuous changes we all were going through. ... Reading this book, you will realize there is no other publication like it. ... The book is a testimony to how NCR not only stirs our minds but nurtures our faith as well."＜/p＞ ＜p＞NCR Editor and Publisher Emeritus Thomas C. Fox writes, "Over the decades, I've heard it repeatedly from readers and supporters: 'NCR gives me hope.' No other remark gives me such satisfaction. As a trusted source of information and a community of open-minded, idealistic believers, NCR offers hope, a virtue without which life becomes dull and depressing. ... As I look to the future I see young activists adding to the imagination of what it means to be Catholic. Shaped in a new era with enormous challenges, they are writing the next chapter of the church. It will be different and authentic. ... As I write this, I feel their energy. I have witnessed their spirit. It is with gratitude and hope I look to the future."＜/p＞画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。

【電子書籍なら、スマホ・パソコンの無料アプリで今すぐ読める！】Cubanisms A Look at Cuba through Art and Words【電子書籍】[ Pedro Garc?a-Menocal ]

＜p＞＜strong＞#1 Amazon Best Seller! ─ ＜em＞Cubanisms＜/em＞ ─ The evolution of Cuban slang, Spanish slang, and Spanglish＜/strong＞＜/p＞ ＜p＞＜strong＞The history of Spanish slang:＜/strong＞ Spanish is a unique language. From Argentina to Spain, accents, meanings, connotations and more get lost between borders. ＜em＞Cubanisms＜/em＞ by Pedro Garc?a-Menocal details the diverse history of the Spanish language as it evolved in the Lost City.＜/p＞ ＜p＞＜strong＞The humor of Spanish slang:＜/strong＞ With beautifully traditional illustrations from noted Cuban artist Gustavo "Garrincha" Rodriguez, ＜em＞Cubanisms＜/em＞ embraces the hilarious and historic value of words and their interpretations. This funny and informative collection will keep you laughing and learning all the way from Havana to Santiago.＜/p＞画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。

【電子書籍なら、スマホ・パソコンの無料アプリで今すぐ読める！】Marvels of Pond-life【電子書籍】[ Henry J. Slack ]

＜p＞"Marvels of Pond-lifestyles" is a charming work authored via Henry J. Slack, a renowned naturalist of the nineteenth century. This e book serves as a charming exploration of the hidden and problematic world of aquatic life found in ponds and water bodies. In this enticing paintings, Slack invitations readers to embark on a adventure of discovery underneath the tranquil surfaces of ponds. He meticulously examines the numerous and often microscopic organisms that inhabit those ecosystems, from algae and protozoa to tiny crustaceans and aquatic insects. Slack's targeted descriptions, alongside fantastically rendered illustrations, bring to life the amazing complexity and variety of pond lifestyles. The book no longer best serves as a visible dinner party for nature fanatics but additionally presents precious insights into the ecological interdependencies and diversifications of those aquatic organisms. Slack's enthusiasm for his situation count number is clear all through, making the clinical exploration of pond life available and intriguing to a wide range of readers. "Marvels of Pond-existence" is a testament to Slack's dedication to the take a look at and appreciation of the natural international. It keeps to inspire curiosity about the frequently-left out ecosystems discovered in ponds and serves as a reminder of the difficult splendor and significance of even the smallest and maximum unassuming factors of our natural environment.＜/p＞画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。

【電子書籍なら、スマホ・パソコンの無料アプリで今すぐ読める！】Moral Combat Good and Evil in World War II【電子書籍】[ Michael Burleigh ]

＜p＞＜strong＞The renowned WWII historian offers a penetrating analysis of the ethical dilemmas faced by leaders and ordinary soldiers in this "powerful, gripping book" ( ＜em＞Washington Times＜/em＞).＜/strong＞＜br /＞ In ＜em＞Moral Combat＜/em＞, Michael Burleigh delivers a brilliant new examination of the day-to-day moral crises underpinning the momentous conflicts of the Second World War. A magisterial counterpart to his award-winning and internationally bestselling ＜em＞The Third Reich＜/em＞, winner of the Samuel Johnson prize, this work offers a unique look at "not just the war planners faced with the prospect of bombing Dresden or the atrocities of the Holocaust, but also the individuals working at the coalface of war, killing or murdering, resisting or collaborating" ( ＜em＞The Times,＜/em＞ UK).＜br /＞ ＜strong＞"Magnificent . . . Seldom has a study of the past combined such erudition with such exuberance." ー ＜em＞The Guardian＜/em＞, UK＜/strong＞＜br /＞ ＜strong＞"No-one with an interest in the Second World War should be without this book; and indeed nor should anyone who cares about how our world has come about." ー ＜em＞The Daily Telegraph＜/em＞, UK＜/strong＞＜/p＞画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。

【電子書籍なら、スマホ・パソコンの無料アプリで今すぐ読める！】The Essential Works of Joseph Benner The Impersonal Life, The Way Beyond, The Way Out, The Teacher, Brotherhood & Wealth【電子書籍】[ Joseph Benner ]

＜p＞In "The Essential Works of Joseph Benner," readers are invited into a profound exploration of self-realization and spirituality, articulated through Benner's unique, contemplative prose. His writing is characterized by a seamless blend of philosophical discourse and intimate personal reflection, drawing heavily from the metaphysical traditions of the early 20th century. The collection encompasses key themes such as the nature of the soul, the quest for self-knowledge, and the relationship between the individual and the divine, representing a crucial link in American spiritual literature often overshadowed by his contemporaries. Joseph Benner, an influential yet often underappreciated figure, dedicated his life to spiritual inquiry and mentorship. His own journey, marked by personal trials and revelations, imbues his writings with authenticity and urgency. Benner was deeply influenced by transcendentalist thought and the New Thought movement, which shaped his understanding of the human experience and the potential for spiritual awakening. His insights are a unique testament to the inner transformation, calling readers to look beyond the material and embrace a path of inner growth. This book is highly recommended for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of spiritual truths and personal transformation. It serves not only as a philosophical guide but also as a call to introspection, encouraging readers to engage actively with their inner selves. "The Essential Works of Joseph Benner" is a must-read for seekers of wisdom, whether they be novices or seasoned practitioners on their spiritual paths.＜/p＞画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。

【電子書籍なら、スマホ・パソコンの無料アプリで今すぐ読める！】So Many Lions, So Few Daniels Living without Compromise in a World in Need of Truth【電子書籍】[ Ray Comfort ]

＜p＞＜strong＞Discover how to live fearlessly for Christ＜/strong＞＜/p＞ ＜p＞Like Daniel in Babylon, Christians today are exiles in a hostile culture. Every day, we face the lions--the easier road of moral compromise, the lure of earthly wealth and influence, the temptation to give in to our fears or our apathy. Yet we are called to obey God rather than man, and we need courage to do it.＜/p＞ ＜p＞Award-winning apologist Ray Comfort wants to help you develop the fortitude to look into the mouths of lions without flinching, trusting that God not only will bring you to the other side of the trial but is refining you through it. This encouraging and practical book draws on inspiring stories from Scripture to help you identify the lions you face and build a strategy for combatting them, recognizing that nothing catches God off guard and reminding you that, by His power, you have victory over the darkness.＜/p＞ ＜p＞For any believer who sometimes feels beaten down, burned-out, or ready to give in, this book offers a spiritual shot in the arm.＜/p＞画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。

【電子書籍なら、スマホ・パソコンの無料アプリで今すぐ読める！】Pagan Portals - Scrying Divination Using Crystals, Mirrors, Water and Fire【電子書籍】[ Lucya Starza, author of Pagan Portals - Poppets and Magical Dolls, Pagan Portals - Scryin ]

＜p＞Scrying is the practice of looking into crystal balls, mirrors, water, fire, clouds and many other things to see visions, find messages and gain knowledge. It can be done for personal guidance, for inspiration, to find the answers to questions, to look at distant places or other realms, or for fortune-telling and prophecy. It is a form of divination that taps into our psychic senses and powers of intuition. Pagan Portals - Scrying shows how anyone can learn to develop the necessary skills to scry in a variety of different ways.＜/p＞画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。

【電子書籍なら、スマホ・パソコンの無料アプリで今すぐ読める！】Marching Towards Moderate Prosperity The Chinese Dream through the Eyes of Public Servants【電子書籍】[ Ziyu He ]

＜p＞Under President Xi Jinping's Chinese Dream (中国梦) rhetoric, China has continued its meteoric rise as the world’s second largest economic power. But for many, the Chinese Dream remains, at best, a myth and at worst pure propaganda.＜/p＞ ＜p＞The Chinese Dream belongs to those who make their way to China’s megacities. What does the future hold for those stuck in smaller cities like Hefei? That’s the question at the heart of ＜em＞Marching toward Prosperity: The Chinese Dream through the Eyes of Public Servants＜/em＞.＜/p＞ ＜p＞Author Harry Ziyu He puts China’s complicated economic reality into historical and cultural context and distills it down to personal stories that are relatable to readers in China and the West alike.＜/p＞ ＜ul＞ ＜li＞A boyhood visit to an ice cream shop becomes a lesson on cosmopolitan modernity＜/li＞ ＜li＞A family secret about foot binding shrinks the distance to China’s ancient past to illustrate the rapid social progress of the 20th Century.＜/li＞ ＜li＞A ride on an empty metro train car becomes a metaphor for China’s success story＜/li＞ ＜/ul＞ ＜p＞＜em＞Marching toward Prosperity＜/em＞ foregoes the stories you’ve heardーfrom celebrities at the apex to the destitute at the marginsーand marches straight down the middle, where hopes, fears, and dreams look strikingly familiar.＜/p＞画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。

【電子書籍なら、スマホ・パソコンの無料アプリで今すぐ読める！】African-Language Literatures Perspectives on isiZulu fiction and popular black television series【電子書籍】[ Innocentia Jabulisile Mhlambi ]

＜p＞African-language writing is in crisis. The conditions under which African writing developed in the past (only remotely similar to those of Western models), resulted in an inability of Eurocentric literary models to explore the hermeneutic world of African language poetics inherited from the oral and the modern worlds. Existing modes of criticism in the study of this literary tradition are often unsuited for a nuanced understanding of the intrinsic and extrinsic aspects at play in the composition, production and reading of these literatures. In African-Language Literatures, Innocentia Jabulisile Mhlambi charts new directions in the study of African-language literatures generally and isiZulu fiction in particular by proposing that African popular arts and culture models be considered as a logical solution to current debates and challenges. Mhlambi shows how the popular arts and culture approach brings into relationship the oral and written forms, the local and the international, and elitist and popular genres, and locates and places the resultant emerging, eclectic culture into its socio-historical context. She uses this theoretical approach to explore ? in a wide range of cultural products ? what matters or what is of interest to the people, irrespective of social hierarchies and predispositions. It is her contention that, in profound ways the African-language literary tradition evinces diversity, complexity and fluidity, and that this should be seen as an invitation to look at systems of meaning which do not hide their connections with the facts of power and material life.＜/p＞画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。

【電子書籍なら、スマホ・パソコンの無料アプリで今すぐ読める！】Open Democracy Reinventing Popular Rule for the Twenty-First Century【電子書籍】[ H?l?ne Landemore ]

＜p＞＜strong＞"＜em＞Open Democracy＜/em＞ envisions what true government by mass leadership could look like."ーNathan Heller, ＜em＞New Yorker＜/em＞＜br /＞ How a new model of democracy that opens up power to ordinary citizens could strengthen inclusiveness, responsiveness, and accountability in modern societies＜/strong＞＜/p＞ ＜p＞To the ancient Greeks, democracy meant gathering in public and debating laws set by a randomly selected assembly of several hundred citizens. To the Icelandic Vikings, democracy meant meeting every summer in a field to discuss issues until consensus was reached. Our contemporary representative democracies are very different. Modern parliaments are gated and guarded, and it seems as if only certain peopleーwith the right suit, accent, wealth, and connectionsーare welcome. Diagnosing what is wrong with representative government and aiming to recover some of the lost openness of ancient democracies, ＜em＞Open Democracy＜/em＞ presents a new paradigm of democracy in which power is genuinely accessible to ordinary citizens.＜/p＞ ＜p＞H?l?ne Landemore favors the ideal of “representing and being represented in turn” over direct-democracy approaches. Supporting a fresh nonelectoral understanding of democratic representation, Landemore recommends centering political institutions around the “open mini-public”ーa large, jury-like body of randomly selected citizens gathered to define laws and policies for the polity, in connection with the larger public. She also defends five institutional principles as the foundations of an open democracy: participatory rights, deliberation, the majoritarian principle, democratic representation, and transparency.＜/p＞ ＜p＞＜em＞Open Democracy＜/em＞ demonstrates that placing ordinary citizens, rather than elites, at the heart of democratic power is not only the true meaning of a government of, by, and for the people, but also feasible and, today more than ever, urgently needed.＜/p＞画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。

【電子書籍なら、スマホ・パソコンの無料アプリで今すぐ読める！】Higher-Order Evidence and Moral Epistemology【電子書籍】

＜p＞This book offers a systematic look at current challenges in moral epistemology through the lens of research on higher-order evidence. Fueled by recent advances in empirical research, higher-order evidence has generated a wealth of insights about the genealogy of moral beliefs. ＜em＞Higher-Order Evidence and Moral Epistemology＜/em＞ explores how these insights have an impact on the epistemic status of moral beliefs.＜/p＞ ＜p＞The essays are divided into four thematic sections. Part I addresses higher-order evidence against morality that comes from sources such as disagreement and moral psychology. Part II covers rebuttals of higher-order evidence against morality. The essays in Part III examine the relevance of higher-order evidence for a broader range of phenomena in moral epistemology, for both individuals and groups, including moral testimony and phenomena of practical concern, such as fundamentalist views about moral matters. Finally, Part IV discusses permissible epistemic attitudes regarding a body of moral evidence, including the question of how to determine the permissibility of such attitudes.＜/p＞ ＜p＞This volume is the first to explicitly address the implications of higher-order evidence in moral epistemology. It will be of interest to researchers and advanced graduate students working in epistemology and metaethics.＜/p＞画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。

【電子書籍なら、スマホ・パソコンの無料アプリで今すぐ読める！】Land without Masters Agrarian Reform and Political Change under Peru's Military Government【電子書籍】[ Anna Cant ]

＜p＞In 1969, Juan Velasco Alvarado’s military government began an ambitious land reform program in Peru, transferring holdings from large estates to peasant cooperatives. Fifty years later this reform remains controversial: critics claim it unjustly expropriated land and ruined the Peruvian economy, while supporters emphasize its success in addressing rural inequality and exploitation.＜/p＞ ＜p＞Moving beyond agricultural policy to offer a fresh perspective on the agrarian reform, ＜em＞Land without Masters＜/em＞ shows how ideological assumptions and state interventions surrounding the reform transformed Peru’s political culture and social fabric. Drawing on fieldwork in three different regions, Anna Cant shows how the government adapted its discourse and interventions to the local context while using the reform as a platform for nation-building. This comparative approach reveals how local actors shaped the regional impact of the agrarian reform and highlights the new forms of agency that emerged, including that of marginalized peasants who helped forge a new social, cultural, and political landscape.＜/p＞ ＜p＞Making novel use of both visual and cultural sources, this book is a fascinating look at how the agrarian reform process permanently altered the relationship between rural citizens and the national governmentーand how it continues to resonate in Peruvian politics today.＜/p＞画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。

【電子書籍なら、スマホ・パソコンの無料アプリで今すぐ読める！】Is Mormonism Now Christian?【電子書籍】[ Steven A. Crane ]

＜p＞For years, Mormonism has taught that all the creeds of Christianity were an abomination and all other churches were corrupt (Pearl of Great Price, Joseph Smith 1:19). Joseph Smith was told not to join with any of them, but to help lead in what would be a restoration of the true church. In the same way, Christianity has never accepted Mormons among their ranks, considering them teachers of a different gospel (Galatians 1:6). But a new ecumenical spirit of openness might suggest that the doctrinal distance between these two groups is shrinking. Are the two sides actually moving closer together? Is there significant change within the ranks of Mormonism? If so, is the change widespread? Does this new direction reflect the views of the leadership, or is it simply the belief of a few? Worse yet, is it a deceptive media ploy on behalf of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS) to appear to be something it is not? This work is a fresh new look at the distinctives between Christianity and Mormonism in an attempt to answer the question: "Is Mormonism Now Christian?"＜/p＞画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。

【電子書籍なら、スマホ・パソコンの無料アプリで今すぐ読める！】Homicide by the Rich and Famous【電子書籍】[ Gini Graham Scott Ph.D. ]

＜p＞They already had fame and wealth, but murder made them notorious. Here, author Gini Graham Scott reexamines some of the most high-profile crimes of the century, committed by America's most prominent public figures. She also examines how a number of these privileged men and women wielded their influence and power, exploited their good looks and deceptive personas, and used their vast fortunes to escape punishment for their crimes.＜/p＞ ＜p＞Some of these names are still in the news today; some of their stories have even become films. Among the well-known names are Michael Skakel, Lizzie Borden, Claus von Bulow, and John du Pont, most recently featured in ＜em＞Foxcatcher,＜/em＞ a nominee and winner for numerous film awards in 2014. Besides featuring the stories of the fascinating accused and sometimes convicted killers, the book provides a compelling look at the relationship between money, celebrity and justice in America.＜/p＞画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。

【電子書籍なら、スマホ・パソコンの無料アプリで今すぐ読める！】The Atlas of the World's Strangest Animals【電子書籍】[ Paula Hammond ]

＜p＞How does a mudskipper fish manage to “walk” on land? Why is the Hoatzin also known as ‘The Stinkbird’? And once the female Pipa toad has laid her eggs, where does she put them? The answers? The mudskipper can “walk” using its pectoral fins, the Hoatzin has a unique digestive system which gives the bird a manure-like odour, and the female Pipa Toad embeds its eggs on its back where they develop to adult stage. Illustrated throughout with outstanding full-colour artwork and detailed photographs, ＜em＞The Atlas of the World’s Strangest Animals＜/em＞ presents an in-depth look at 50 of the most unusual species. The selection spans a broad spectrum of wildlife, from the tallest land living mammal, the Giraffe, to the light, laughing chorus of Australian kookaburra birds to the intelligence of the Bottlenosed dolphin to the slow pace of the three-toed sloth. With chapters devoted to each of the continents and the world’s oceans, the book’s text describes the unusual characteristics of each animal and a map illustrates its geographical distribution. Four pages is given to each animal, with a ‘Key Facts’ box offering fascinating details on the animal’s vital statistics such as weight, length, height, as well as information on their typical diet and life span. Ranging from the World’s Oceans to the tropics and including egg-laying mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, cannibalistic insects and other invertebrates, ＜em＞The Atlas of the World’s Strangest Animals＜/em＞ is a fascinating introduction to some of nature’s most curious beasts.＜/p＞画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。

【電子書籍なら、スマホ・パソコンの無料アプリで今すぐ読める！】Jekyll Island's Early Years From Prehistory through Reconstruction【電子書籍】[ June Hall McCash ]

＜p＞From the foremost authority on the famed Georgia barrier island, here is the first in-depth look at Jekyll Island’s early history. Much of what defines our view of the place dates from the Jekyll Island Club era. Founded in 1886, the Club was the private resort of America’s moneyed elite, including the Vanderbilts, Rockefellers, and Pulitzers. In her new book that ranges from pre-Columbian times through the Civil War and its aftermath, June Hall McCash shows how the environment, human conflict, and a desire for refuge shaped the island long before the Club’s founding.＜/p＞ ＜p＞Jekyll’s earliest identifiable inhabitants were the Timucua, a flourishing group of Native Americans who became extinct within two hundred years after their first contact with Europeans. Caught up in the New World contests among France, Spain, and England, the island eventually became part of a thriving English colony. In subsequent stories of Jekyll and its residents, the drama of our nation plays out in microcosm. The American Revolution, the War of 1812, the slavery era, and the Civil War brought change to the island, as did hurricanes and cotton farming. Personality conflicts and unsanctioned love affairs also had an impact, and McCash’s narrative is filled with the names of Jekyll’s powerful and often colorful families, including Horton, Martin, Leake, and du Bignon.＜/p＞ ＜p＞Bringing insight and detail to a largely untold chapter of Jekyll’s past, June Hall McCash breathes life into a small part of Georgia that looms large in the state’s history.＜/p＞画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。

【電子書籍なら、スマホ・パソコンの無料アプリで今すぐ読める！】The Power of Seven【電子書籍】[ Emily Owen ]

＜p＞An imaginative and gently challenging series of forty-nine reflections on seven biblical themes, from creation to the churches of Revelation, written in Emily Owen's unique interactive style.＜/p＞ ＜p＞In this inspirational devotional, Emily Owen weaves together biblical reflections, prayer, personal stories, with a creative 'voice' of God, which all gently steer the reader into a closer walk with Jesus.＜/p＞ ＜p＞The Power of Seven encourages us to look afresh at some of the themes of seven in the Bible. Creation, who God is, God as shepherd, the 'I AM's of the Bible, the last words of Jesus from the cross, and what we add to our faith (Goodness, Perseverance etc) are examined, with the book ending with a powerful section on Jesus speaking to the Revelation churches, beautifully and sensitively written in a fresh and engaging way.＜/p＞ ＜p＞Emily combines devotions with personal stories whilst always pointing to Jesus in her usual gentle, thoughtful yet very powerful way. The voice of Jesus as Emily imagines it in this book is powerful, the prayers are helpful, and Emily's unique reflective and interactive style helps the reader to come into the presence of God.＜/p＞画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。

【電子書籍なら、スマホ・パソコンの無料アプリで今すぐ読める！】A Comprehensive Look on Apatheism【電子書籍】[ Karl S. Moretti ]

＜p＞"A Comprehensive Look on Apatheism" by Karl S. Moretti offers a unique exploration of the often-overlooked philosophy of apatheism. With a clear and concise writing style, this book provides readers with a comprehensive understanding of apatheism's history, key principles, and most common questions and misconceptions.＜/p＞ ＜p＞As a personal observer and researcher, Moretti brings a fresh perspective to the topic of apatheism, offering insights and thoughtful answers to common questions such as "What is apatheism?" and "Why do people adopt this philosophy?" The book takes a nuanced approach to apatheism, examining its various forms and implications for personal and societal values.＜/p＞ ＜p＞At once thought-provoking and accessible, "A Comprehensive Look on Apatheism" is an essential resource for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of this fascinating philosophy. Whether you are a seasoned philosopher or simply curious about the world around you, this book is sure to leave you with a new appreciation for the complexity and nuance of apatheism.＜/p＞画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。

【電子書籍なら、スマホ・パソコンの無料アプリで今すぐ読める！】The Existential Redneck【電子書籍】[ Pops Walker ]

＜p＞Existential Rednecks is a book composed of three short novellas that must be read together. It’s a story of love and transformation. You’ll meet true rednecks who were interested mainly in sex and moonshine, but who morph into benevolent lovers of literature. You’ll also discover a mind-reading sprite, a human lie detector, slightly kinky septuagenarians and pilgrim who speaks to fish, trees and an invisible dog. You’ll laugh, weep, and never look at pink dogwoods again without thinking randy thoughts.＜/p＞画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。

【電子書籍なら、スマホ・パソコンの無料アプリで今すぐ読める！】3rd Air Division 8th Air Force USAF 1942-45 Flying Fortress and Liberator Squadrons in Norfolk and Suffolk【電子書籍】[ Martin W. Bowman ]

＜p＞＜strong＞A history and guide to the historic British airfields where American bombers had to be ready to go at a moment's noticeーincludes photos.＜/strong＞＜/p＞ ＜p＞A magnificent centuries-old house in England, Elveden Hall served as the Headquarters of the 3rd Air Division of the 8th US Army Air Force during the Second World War. Broadly speaking, it flew B17 Flying Fortresses out of Suffolk, but also included some bases in Norfolk. Some units had short periods flying B24 Liberators. The famous Bloody Hundredth, based at Thorpe Abbotts, was typical of the units within the 3rd Air Division.＜/p＞ ＜p＞This guide offers at comprehensive look at the history, covering:＜/p＞ ＜ul＞ ＜li＞Targets: enemy airfields, submarine facilities, V-1 missile sites; aircraft factories＜/li＞ ＜li＞Missions and campaigns: Big Week, the first daylight raid on Berlin, the Battle of the Bulge＜/li＞ ＜li＞Airfields: Bury St Edmunds, Debach, Deopham Green Eye, Framlington, Great Ashfield, Horham, Knettishall, Lavenham, Mendlesham, Rattlesden, Snetterton Heath, Sudbury, and Thorpe Abbottsーsite of one of finest aviation museums in England＜/li＞ ＜li＞Stories and personalities associated with each base, and local haunts where air and ground crew would have taken a break from the pressures of wartime＜/li＞ ＜/ul＞ ＜p＞What remains today, including museums and historic sites＜/p＞画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。

【電子書籍なら、スマホ・パソコンの無料アプリで今すぐ読める！】What Men Want to Say to Women (But Can’t)【電子書籍】[ Denise McAllister ]

＜p＞No matter one’s political persuasion, most of us agree there’s something deeply wrong in America today. Conflict has reached a fever pitch as our nation has become alarmingly polarized in the political arena. Many look to politicians and public policies for solutions, but journalist Andrew Breitbart rightly said that politics couldn’t be fixed if culture is ignored, because “politics is downstream from culture.” McAllister would take this observation a step furtherーpolitics might be downstream from culture, but culture is downstream from relationships. If we don’t focus on the personal building blocks of society, we will fail to fix problems in culture and the politics that flow from it. If relationships are sick or brokenーespecially those between men and womenーthen everything else is affected. If there’s little love, respect, and trust there, you won’t find it anywhere else.＜/p＞ ＜p＞Men are tired of being dumped on. They have a lot to say to women about sex, equality in the workplace, raising boys, and the lie of “toxic masculinity,” but modern feminism and a politically correct culture have silenced them. This “war on men” has disrupted relationships and caused men to question their place in American society. “Misogyny,” “male privilege,” and “the Patriarchy” are buzzwords that shut men down. Some are so frustrated they’ve given up entirelyー“Who needs women if all they’re going to do is use you and treat you like garbage?”＜/p＞ ＜p＞Anger, separation, and simply giving up aren't solutions to a festering problem. Instead, we need to heal relationships by learning to respect the designed purposes of masculinity and femininity. For this to happen, women will need to hear some hard truths about themselves and those they love. In ＜em＞What Men Want to Say to Women (But Can’t)＜/em＞, cultural commentator and ＜em＞New York Times＜/em＞ bestselling author Denise McAllister speaks to women on men’s behalfーexposing the lies of modern feminism and offering insights on how to rebuild broken relationships in the workplace, at home, and in the bedroom.＜/p＞ ＜p＞Here’s a sneak peek at a few things men would like to say to women, but can’t:＜br /＞ ? “When I look at your cleavage, it doesn’t mean I want to rape you.”＜br /＞ ? “Stop complaining about equal pay when you don’t do equal work.”＜br /＞ ? “Children need their fatherーstop shutting men out of the picture because you think you do everything better.”＜br /＞ ? “I will teach my son to competeーnow go toss that participation trophy in the trash!”＜/p＞ ＜p＞“A triumph of compassion, insight, and good sense. Denise McAllister doesn’t just want to fix how men and women talk to each other. She wants to heal a fraying holy sacrament. Read this book to save your marriageーor to find one.” ーMilo Yiannopoulos＜/p＞画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。

【電子書籍なら、スマホ・パソコンの無料アプリで今すぐ読める！】Bread and Roses Mills, Migrants, and the Struggle for the American Dream【電子書籍】[ Bruce Watson ]

＜p＞On January 12, 1912, an army of textile workers stormed out of the mills in Lawrence, Massachusetts, commencing what has since become known as the "Bread and Roses" strike. Based on newspaper accounts, magazine reportage, and oral histories, Watson reconstructs a Dickensian drama involving thousands of parading strikers from fifty-one nations, unforgettable acts of cruelty, and even a protracted murder trial that tested the boundaries of free speech. A rousing look at a seminal and overlooked chapter of the past, ＜strong＞Bread and Roses＜/strong＞ is indispensable reading.＜/p＞画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。

【電子書籍なら、スマホ・パソコンの無料アプリで今すぐ読める！】Desert Father A Journey in the Wilderness with Saint Anthony【電子書籍】[ James Cowan ]

＜p＞The spiritual exploits of Saint Anthony the Greatーthe prototype of the Christian "Desert Father"ーhave been immortalized in stories and art since the fourth century. Here is the stunning account of a modern seeker's quest to get beneath the legends that surround Anthony and to determine whether his extreme way of life has something to offer people in today's world. James Cowan's quest takes him to Egypt, to the monastery that still exists near the site of Anthony's hermitage, where he meets the monk who becomes his guide and mentor on the journey.＜/p＞ ＜p＞He comes to regard Anthony and the colorful men and women who shared his lifestyle in the fourth through seventh centuries with affection and aweーtheir departure to the desert a flight from the status quo of the newly Christian empire in order to preserve the radical path to liberation they saw in Christian teaching. Our modern efforts toward liberation may look different from theirs, he concludes, but the ultimate goal is no different, and Anthony remains a luminous model for anyone who passionately seeks to know God.＜/p＞画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。

【電子書籍なら、スマホ・パソコンの無料アプリで今すぐ読める！】Caring Democracy Markets, Equality, and Justice【電子書籍】[ Joan C. Tronto ]

＜p＞＜strong＞A rethinking of American democracy that puts caring＜/strong＞ ＜strong＞responsibilities＜/strong＞ ＜strong＞at the center＜/strong＞＜/p＞ ＜p＞Americans now face a caring deficit: there are simply too many demands on people’s time for us to care adequately for our children, elderly people, and ourselves.At the same time, political involvement in the United States is at an all-time low, and although political life should help us to care better, people see caring as unsupported by public life and deem the concerns of politics as remote from their lives. Caring Democracy argues that we need to rethink American democracy, as well as our fundamental values and commitments, from a caring perspective. What it means to be a citizen is to be someone who takes up the challenge: how should we best allocate care responsibilities in society?＜/p＞ ＜p＞Joan Tronto argues that we need to look again at how gender, race, class, and market forces misallocate caring responsibilities and think about freedom and equality from the standpoint of making caring more just. The idea that production and economic life are the most important political and human concerns ignores the reality that caring, for ourselves and others, should be the highest value that shapes how we view the economy, politics, and institutions such as schools and the family. Care is at the center of our human lives, but Tronto argues it is currently too far removed from the concerns of politics. ＜strong＞Caring Democracy＜/strong＞ traces the reasons for this disconnection and argues for the need to make care, not economics, the central concern of democratic political life.＜/p＞画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。

【電子書籍なら、スマホ・パソコンの無料アプリで今すぐ読める！】Young People Growing Up Children’s Education in the Federation of Communities【電子書籍】[ Stambecco Pesco ]

＜p＞How do Damanhurian educate their children??? According to what values? ??What does it mean to guide them towards their future choices??? This is the story of what it means to be parents living in a community, seeking and finding formulae to help their children be happy and independent.????Damanhur, with more than forty years of history and thousands of followers all over the world, is a social and spiritual experience that has a lot of stories to share with the reader.＜/p＞ ＜p＞“Damanhur Con Te” represents a way to collect them and tell them so that you can take away with you a small piece of the wisdom ? or the foolishness, it depends on how you look at it ? that has led us in this adventure.＜/p＞画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。