"When pundits refer to the death of community, they are speaking of a number of social ills, which include, but are not limited to, the general increase in isolation and cynicism of our citizens, widespread concerns about declining political participation and membership in civic organizations, and periodic outbursts of small town violence. Making a Place for Community argues that this death of community is being caused by contemporary po ..."
The Truth of Power Intellectual Affairs in the Clinton White House by BenjaminR. Barber Paperback, 324 Pages, Published 2001 by W. W. Norton & Company ISBN-13: 978-0-393-32332-0, ISBN: 0-393-32332-3
"When pundits refer to the death of community, they are speaking of a number of social ills, which include, but are not limited to, the general increase in isolation and cynicism of our citizens, widespread concerns about declining political participation and membership in civic organizations, and periodic outbursts of small town violence. Making a Place for Community argues that this death of community is being caused by contemporary po ..."
"In the midst of the holiday spending and consumption frenzy, Bill Moyers interviews author Benjamin Barber about how capitalism isn't living up to its potential to serve society. "Capitalism is no longer manufacturing goods to meet real needs and human wants," says Barber. "It's manufacturing needs to sell us all the goods it's got to produce." Barber is the author of 17 books including international best-seller Jihad vs. McWorld and Co ..."
The Truth of Power Intellectual Affairs in the Clinton White House (Columbia Studies in Political Thought / Political History) by BenjaminR. Barber Paperback, 336 Pages, Published 2008 by Columbia University Press ISBN-13: 978-0-231-14439-1, ISBN: 0-231-14439-3
"29 Strauss's “disastrous consequences” setBloom's polemical agenda.His task is
to catalog and elaborate upon trends alluded toby Strauss.Strauss writes that “
American social sciencehasadopted thevery attitudetowardnatural right which,a ..."
"Theories of Democracy builds on Robert Dahl's observation that there is no single theory of democracy; only theories. Beyond the broad commitment to rule by the majority, democracy involves a set of contentious debates concerning the proper function and scope of power, equality, freedom, justice, and interests. In this anthology, Ronald J. Terchek and Thomas C. Conte have brilliantly assembled the works of classical, modern, and contemp ..."
"Theories of Democracy builds on Robert Dahl's observation that there is no single theory of democracy; only theories. Beyond the broad commitment to rule by the majority, democracy involves a set of contentious debates concerning the proper function and scope of power, equality, freedom, justice, and interests. In this anthology, Ronald J. Terchek and Thomas C. Conte have brilliantly assembled the works of classical, modern, and contemp ..."
Jihad vs. McWorld Terrorism's Challenge to Democracy by BenjaminBarber Ebook, 432 Pages, Published 2010 by Ballantine Books ISBN-13: 978-0-307-87444-3, ISBN: 0-307-87444-3
"Dragoslav Bokan, an editor and film director who became a leader of the Serbian
private militia known as the White Eagles, confesses: “I don't believe in
democracy because I don't believe any group at any time can change the course
and goals of their ancestors by their own free will.”1 Another spent local
academic concludes: “... too much history in too little room. There are no liberals
here, there are only nationalists. We are vi ..."
"A Professional Wrestling Training Guide. Everything you need to know to get started on your journey to become a Professional Wrestler. A collection of tips, stories, and other helpful information learned first hand from over 10 years in the business."
"Erwin Teufel. Für eine Zukunft in Solidarität und Gerechtigkeit. Wort des Rates
der Evangelischen Kirche in Deutschland und der Deutschen ... Teufel, Erwin (
Hg.), Was hält die moderne Gesellschaft zusammen?, Frankfurt/M. 1996. Walzer
..."
"?The metabolic activation of many drugs and xenobiotics in vivo is effected through the large family of cytochrome P450s enzymes that catalyse a diverse spectrum of reactions including the metabolism of both endogenous and exogenous compounds. There is considerable evidence suggesting that changes in P450 activities can affect the in vivo toxicity of drugs in both animals and humans. Oxidative metabolism by cytochrome P450 enzymes has b ..."
"Sister to the king of France, queen of Navarre, gifted writer, religious reformer, and patron of the arts -- in her many roles, Marguerite de Navarre (1492-1549) was one of the most important figures of the French Renaissance."
"In this groundbreaking collection, twenty-one prominent medievalists discuss continuity and change in ideas of personhood and community and argue for the viability of the comic mode in the study and recovery of history."