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Published by Taylor & Francis Ltd Jun 2004, 2004
ISBN 10: 0415312760ISBN 13: 9780415312769
Seller: AHA-BUCH GmbH, Einbeck, Germany
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Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - We frequently hear that we live in an age of anxiety, from 'therapy culture', the Atkins diet and child anti-depressants to gun culture and weapons of mass destruction. While Hollywood regularly cashes in on teenage anxiety through its Scream franchise, pharmaceutical companies churn out new drugs such as Paxil to combat newly diagnosed anxieties.On Anxiety takes a fascinating, psychological plunge behind the scenes of our panic stricken culture and into anxious minds, asking who and what is responsible. Putting anxiety on the couch, Renata Salecl asks some much-needed questions: Is anxiety about the absence of authority or too much of it Do the media report anxiety or create it Are drugs a cure for anxiety or its cause Is anxiety about being yourself or someone else, and is anxiety really the ultimate obstacle to happiness Drawing on vivid examples from films such as the X Files and Cyrano de Bergerac , drugs used on soldiers to combat anxiety, the anxieties of love and motherhood, and fake Holocaust memoirs, Renata Salecl argues that what really produces anxiety is the attempt to get rid of it.Erudite and compelling, On Anxiety is essential reading for anyone interested in philosophy, psychology and the cultural phenomenon of anxiety today.
Published by Taylor & Francis Ltd Jun 2004, 2004
ISBN 10: 0415305195ISBN 13: 9780415305198
Seller: AHA-BUCH GmbH, Einbeck, Germany
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Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - Evil has long fascinated psychologists, philosophers, novelists and playwrights but remains an incredibly difficult concept to talk about. On Evil is a compelling and at times disturbing tour of the many faces of evil. What is evil, and what makes people do awful things If we can explain evil, do we explain it away Can we imagine the mind of a serial killer, or does such evil defy description Does evil depend on a contrast with good, as religion tells us, or can there be evil for evil's sake Adam Morton argues that any account of evil must help us understand three things: why evil occurs; why evil often arises out of banal or everyday situations; and how we can be seen as evil. Drawing on fascinating examples as diverse as Augustine, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, psychological studies of deviant behaviour and profiles of serial killers, Adam Morton argues that evil occurs when internal, mental barriers against it simply break down. He also introduces us to some nightmare people, such as Adolf Eichmann and Hannibal Lecter, reminding us that understanding their actions as humans brings us closer to understanding evil.Exciting and thought-provoking, On Evil is essential reading for anyone interested in a topic that attracts and repels us in equal measure.
Published by Taylor & Francis Ltd Jun 2004, 2004
ISBN 10: 1583919333ISBN 13: 9781583919330
Seller: AHA-BUCH GmbH, Einbeck, Germany
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Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware.
Published by Taylor & Francis Ltd Jun 2004, 2004
ISBN 10: 0415335639ISBN 13: 9780415335638
Seller: AHA-BUCH GmbH, Einbeck, Germany
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Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - 'Philosophy for AS and A2 is the definitive textbook for students of Advanced Subsidiary or Advanced Level courses, structured directly around the specification of the AQA - the only exam board to offer these courses. Following a lively foreword by Nigel Warburton, author of 'Philosophy: The Basics, a team of experienced teachers devote a chapter each to the six themes covered by the syllabus: AS\* Theory of Knowledge\* Moral Philosophy\* Philosophy of Religion A2\* Philosophy of Mind\* Political Philosophy\* Philosophy of Science Each of the six themed chapters includes: \* A list of key concepts, to introduce students to the topic\* Bite-size sections corresponding exactly to the syllabus topics \* Actual past exam questions from previous years\* Suggested discussion questions to promote debate\* Text-boxes with helpful summaries, case-studies and examples\* An annotated further reading list directing students towards the best articles, books and websites\* A comprehensive glossary, providing a handy reference point There is a final chapter on essay writing and exam preparation, designed to help students get to grips with the examination board requirements.
Published by Taylor & Francis Ltd Jun 2004, 2004
ISBN 10: 1859418414ISBN 13: 9781859418413
Seller: AHA-BUCH GmbH, Einbeck, Germany
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Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - Written by some of the leading criminologists in the country, this new title is a 'one-stop shop' for those who teach, study or are interested in criminology and the criminal justice systems of the UK.
Published by Taylor & Francis Ltd Jun 2004, 2004
ISBN 10: 0750657332ISBN 13: 9780750657334
Seller: AHA-BUCH GmbH, Einbeck, Germany
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Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - This practical guide to the assessment and repair of historic buildings is invaluable for structural engineers, architects, surveyors and builders working in all aspects of building conservation. Taking a practical step-by-step approach, the authors discuss the appraisal of buildings and the differences in structural behaviour between new and existing structures. Each stage in the appraisal is explained, using examples from the authors' own work. Each major construction material is assessed in detail, with separate sections on masonry, concrete, timber and the particularly complex issues of iron and steel framed buildings. Techniques for testing the ability of a building to continue its existing use or to be converted to a new use are explained.