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Guns and Gospel: Imperialism and Evangelism in China
by Ambrose MongDuring the nineteenth century, Christian missionaries vied for the Chinese souls they thought they were saving. But many things held them back: Western gunboat diplomacy, unequal treaties and their own prejudices, which increased hostility towards Christianity. 'One more Christian, one less Chinese,' has long been a popular cliche in China. Guns and Gospel examines the accusation of 'cultural imperialism' levelled against the missionaries and explores their complex and ambivalent relationships with the opium trade and British imperialism. Ambrose Mong follows key figures among the missionaries, such as Robert Morrison, Charles Gutzlaff, James Hudson Taylor and Timothy Richard, uncovering why some succeeded where others failed, and asks whether they really became lackeys to imperialism.
Risen Indeed: A Historical Investigation Into the Resurrection of Jesus
by Gary R. HabermasA pivotal contribution to the history of apologetics. Gary Habermas has spent a career defending the historicity and truthfulness of the resurrection of Jesus. But his earliest writing on Jesus' resurrection has been unavailable to the broader public, until now. In Risen Indeed: A Historical Investigation Into the Resurrection of Jesus, readers will encounter Gary Habermas' foundational research into the historicity of the resurrection. With a new, extensive, introductory essay on contemporary scholarship regarding the resurrection, Habermas shows how the questions surrounding the historicity of the resurrection and arguments raised by critics are perennially important for Christian faith.
Navigating Tough Texts: A Guide to Problem Passages in the New Testament
by Murray James HarrisA guide for reading and understanding difficult New Testament verses. While the core message of the New Testament is clear, there are often puzzling, alarming, or confusing things we encounter when we get into the details of the text. Murray J. Harris, veteran scholar and translator, is an ideal guide through these complicated passages. In Navigating Tough Texts, he clearly and concisely provides exegetical insights to over one hundred tricky New Testament verses that have implications for theology, apologetics, mission, and the Christian life. Navigating Tough Texts is an indispensable resource for pastors, students, and curious Christians who want to be better readers of the many important--and often confusing--New Testament passages.
Theology Is for Preaching: Biblical Foundations, Method, and Practice (Studies in Historical and Systematic Theology)
by Chase R. Kuhn Paul GrimmondIs it right to "just preach the text"? Why do we preach and do theology? How do we relate them? And how do they relate to God's word? Theology Is for Preaching helps preachers with theology and theologians with preaching. Though diverse in contexts and disciplines, the contributors share a commitment to equipping the saints to "rightly handle the word of truth." Through essays on foundations, methods, employing theology for preaching, and preaching for theology, this volume will equip preachers and theologians to engage deeply with the text of the Bible and communicate its meaning with clarity.
1 and 2 Thessalonians Verse by Verse (Osborne New Testament Commentaries)
by Grant R. OsborneWhen we overlook Paul's letters to the Thessalonians, we miss out. Paul's letters to the church in Thessalonica are often considered two of the less important of his letters, but they were written to a very important city with very important issues. In addition to addressing the issue of Christ's return and the problem of people who refused to work, these letters model a truly loving relationship between a pastor and a congregation. In 1 & 2 Thessalonians Verse by Verse, respected New Testament scholar Grant R. Osborne shows us that in a world that centered on the divinity of the emperor and the demands to participate in the worship of the gods, the Thessalonians desperately needed to be given resources that would help them withstand the pressure to conform. These letters provide us with a thrilling example of affection among believers in extremely hard times and help us see how that affection can make severe trials bearable. The Osborne New Testament Commentaries, by respected professor and author Grant R. Osborne, are for people seeking a straightforward explanation of the text in its context, avoiding either oversimplification or technical complexity. Osborne brings out the riches of the New Testament, making each book accessible for pastors and all who consider themselves students of Scripture.
Glimpsing the Mystery: The Book of Daniel (Transformative Word)
by Barbara Leung LaiThe stories in the first half of the book of Daniel are Sunday School favorites, and the visions of the second half are sometimes hard to understand. How do either of them relate to the world today, with its frequent news of conflict, injustice, and human suffering? In Glimpsing the Mystery, Barbara M. Leung Lai succinctly takes readers through Daniel, showing throughout how God responds to the needs of his people in difficult times. In a world that seems out of control, God provides glimpses into the mystery of his glory and sovereignty, showing that he has not stopped working and reassuring us that he is still the God of gods and Lord of lords. It is a message that is as necessary today as it was in Daniel's time.
Talking with Couples: Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy of the Couple Relationship
by Giulio Cesare Zavattini Barbara Bianchini Marina Capello Maria Adelaide Lupinacci Fabio Monguzzi Lidia VitaliniIn this compact and illuminating study of the evolving theoretical framework informing psychoanalytic work with couples, the authors highlight concepts that have been most drawn upon in developing dynamic couple therapy. They chart the shifting emphasis away from interpreting and reconstructing the past towards approaches that engage partners and therapists in constructing and reflecting on their encounters with each other in the present. The triangular space that is created through this process contains therapists as well as the couples with whom they talk, and invites us to revisit the essential nature of the therapeutic conversation in this light. A thoughtful and fascinating book that will interest everyone who is keen to understand the interior world of couple psychotherapy.
Uncommon Unity: Wisdom for the Church in an Age of Division
by Richard Lints"A crucial book." —Timothy Keller Our world is facing increasing hostilities. Political and cultural differences rage, even among people who otherwise show goodwill. And the church is no stranger to extreme polarization, theological backbiting, and political squabbling. Jesus's prayer in John 17—that the church be one as he and the Father are one—seems increasingly unattainable. But what if Scripture actually provides the key for thinking about unity in diversity? In Uncommon Unity: Wisdom for the Church in an Age of Division, Richard Lints explores the nature of diversity and how Christians can think more clearly about unity in an increasingly polarized age. Drawing on theological, historical, and sociological resources, Lints exposes problems with the inclusion narrative of democracy and shows a better way forward for fostering unity in the midst of extreme diversity. If we are to think rightly about diversity, wisdom is required for the church in our late modern world. Through wisdom, Christians can display real unity in diversity and bear witness of the God who made them for himself as diverse members of his one body. Readers of Uncommon Unity will be heartened that Scripture and Christian tradition provide an antidote to division.
Amant Révélé (Les Gardiens de la Nuit)
by Tina FolsomLes Gardiens de la Nuit, comme Aiden, sont immortels et capables de se rendre invisibles. Ils protègent les humains du sombre pouvoir des Démons de la Peur depuis des siècles. Cependant, ces derniers pourraient bientôt avoir entre leurs mains un outil puissant pour séduire les humains et les pousser vers le côté obscur : un élixir qui devra être fourni par la scientifique humaine Leila. À son insu, le médicament qu'elle met au point pour guérir la maladie d'Alzheimer a pour effet secondaire inattendu d'affaiblir la résistance de l'esprit à l'influence des Démons. Alors qu'Aiden accepte la mission de protéger Leila, un désir interdit naît entre eux, et ils sont forcés de compter sur les seules personnes en qui ils peuvent avoir confiance : l'un et l'autre. Mais même s'il peut la sauver des Démons, une union entre eux pourrait être l'entreprise la plus dangereuse de toutes. ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ Lara Adrian, auteure de la série Midnight Breed, best-seller du New York Times : "Préparez-vous à une aventure fantastique ! Les Gardiens de la Nuit sont la seule chose qui se dresse entre l'humanité et une race démoniaque déterminée à dominer le monde. Pour une romance paranormale au rythme effréné et aux enjeux majeurs, ne manquez pas d'ajouter Tina Folsom à votre liste de lectures à ne pas manquer !" Gardiens de la Nuit Amant Révélé (#1) Maître Affranchi (#2) Guerrier Bouleversé (#3) Gardien Rebelle (#4) Immortel Dévoilé (#5) Protecteur Sans Égal (#6) Démon Libéré (#7) Les Vampires Scanguards Le club des éternels célibataires Hors d'Olympe Les Vampires de Venise Nom de Code Stargate La Quête du Temps La série Gardiens de la Nuit a tout pour plaire : des coups de foudre, des ennemis devenus amants, de jolies rencontres , des héros alpha, des compagnons prédestinés, des gardes du corps, une bande de frères, des demoiselles en détresse, des femmes en danger, une identité cachée, l'invisibilité, des âmes sœurs, des héros torturés, un écart d'âge, un amour de la seconde chance, un amant en deuil, le retour d'entre les morts, un bébé secret, des enlèvements, des amis devenus amants, un admirateur secret, le dernier à savoir, un amour non partagé, un amour interdit, des partenaires dans la lutte contre la criminalité.
Codename Stargate (Die komplette Serie - Band 1 - 5)
by Tina FolsomDieser Sammelband enthält die komplette Serie: Band 1 - Ace – Auf der Flucht Band 2 - Fox – Unter Feinden Band 3 - Yankee – Untergetaucht Band 4 – Tiger – Auf der Lauer Band 5 - Hawk – Auf der Jagd Ace - Auf der Flucht Motorradmechaniker und Biker Scott Thompson ist nicht der gelassene Einzelgänger, den er allen vorspielt. Vor drei Jahren war er als Ace bekannt und gehörte zu einer Elite-Gruppe von Agenten in einem streng geheimen CIA-Programm, Codename Stargate. Doch jetzt könnte ihm die übernatürliche Fähigkeit, die ihn einst für die Regierung unersetzbar machte, zum Verhängnis werden, als seine Gabe ihn auf ein bevorstehendes Unglück aufmerksam macht, das den Tod vieler Unschuldiger zur Folge haben wird, sollte Scott nicht einschreiten. Phoebe Chadwick muss ihren Chef davon überzeugen, sie nicht wegen geplanter Etatkürzungen zu entlassen. Als der mysteriöse Scott einen tragischen Unfall verhindert, bei dem sie und viele andere hätten getötet werden können, versucht sie, ihn zu interviewen. Aber der gut aussehende Fremde ist ein unwilliger Held, der ihre aufdringlichen Fragen nicht beantworten will – trotz der knisternden Anziehungskraft, die zwischen ihnen entflammt. Wenn seine Feinde ihn jagen, muss Scott sich entscheiden, ob er Phoebe trauen kann – und wie weit er bereit ist zu gehen, um sie zu beschützen. Fox Unter Feinden Der geniale Computerprogrammierer und Ex-Phoenix-Agent Nicholas "Fox" Young ist auf einer High-Tech Suche nach Informationen, die ihm helfen sollen, die anderen Stargate-Agenten aufzuspüren, sowie ein Licht auf die wiederkehrenden albtraumhaften Vorahnung, die seine Träume quälen, werfen könnten. Aber das Online-Katz-und-Mausspiel, das er mit der Ex-Hackerin und jetzigen CIA-Freiberuflerin Michelle Andrews spielt, wird auf ein riskantes Niveau katapultiert, als gefährliche Umstände sie zu einem zögernden Bündnis zwingen. Yankee Untergetaucht Als der ex-Stargate Agent Jack "Yankee" Porter den Tod seines Kollegen Thomas Reed untersucht, trifft er dessen Cousine, Dr. Lilly Davis, mit der er vor Jahren eine kurze Affäre hatte, wieder. Auch sie findet die Todesumstände ihres Cousins verdächtig und stellt ihre eigenen Ermittlungen an, die sie in Gefahr bringen. Nach einem verfehlten Anschlag auf Lillys Leben versuchen sie gemeinsam herauszufinden wer hinter dem Tod ihres Cousins und dem Mordanschlag auf Lilly steckt. Die Spuren führen sie zu dem mysteriösen Mr. Smith, der etwas noch Schlimmes als den Tod für die Agenten des ehemaligen, streng geheimen CIA-Programms auf Lager hat – er will sie für seine eigenen ruchlosen Zwecke benutzen. Tiger auf der Lauer Als ihr Yogalehrer Jay über zwei Wochen nicht zu seinem Kurs erscheint, macht sich die Science-Fiction-Autorin Olivia Morikawa, die in ihren gutaussehenden Lehrer verknallt ist, Sorgen. Währenddessen erholt sich Jay "Tiger" Garner, Ex-CIA-Agent des ehemaligen Codename-Stargate-Programms, von seiner Folter durch Mr. Smith. Doch dann hat er eine Vision von seinem Erzfeind, wie dieser Olivias Haus betritt. Jay hat den Verdacht, dass Olivia irgendwie mit Smith verbündet ist. Um herauszufinden, wo Smith sich versteckt, muss er ihr näherkommen, selbst wenn das bedeutet, dass er mit der wunderschönen Olivia ins Bett gehen muss. Hawk auf der Jagd Im spannenden Finale der sexy Codename Stargate-Serie kehrt Ex-CIA-Agent Dylan "Hawk" Steele nach Jahren auf der Flucht nach Washington D.C. zurück. Während er versucht, die Feinde zu besiegen, die sein Leben ruiniert haben, hat er eine schicksalhafte Begegnung mit seiner Ex-Freundin Zara Richardson. Sie ist die einzige Frau, die er jemals geliebt hat, und sie ist möglicherweise die einzige, die dazu beitragen kann, die böse Verschwörung aufzudecken, die von Rache und Größenwahn geprägt ist, und bis in die obersten Ränge der Macht reicht.
May McGoldricks Mittelalter Sammlung: Bücher 1–6 (Macpherson Series)
by Jan Coffey May McGoldrickMay McGoldricks Mittelalter Sammlung: Bücher 1–6 Das Versprechen der Highlanders, Engel von Skye, Herz aus Gold, Schönheit des Nebels, Die Beabsichtigte, Flamme Liebe, Legenden und Lairds – Die ersten sechs mitreißenden Geschichten der Macphersons Die ersten sechs vollständigen Romane über die Familie Macpherson Schottische Gefahr, Schicksal und Begierde … Diese Ausgabe enthält: Das Versprechen der Highl anders – Während der Rauch der Schlacht von Flodden Field noch nicht abgezogen ist, werden Colin Campbell und Celia Muir vorgestellt, eine Kriegerin, die das Schicksal Schottlands in ihren Händen hält. Diese Geschichte steht auf der Liste der "Besten historischen Liebesromane aller Zeiten". Engel von Skye – Alec Macpherson, der älteste Sohn von Alexander und Elizabeth, hat König James mit seinem Schwert gedient. Nun würde er seine Seele verkaufen, um Fiona Drummond vor ihrer Vergangenheit zu schützen, die sie verfolgt, und vor den Intrigen, die die Zukunft Schottlands verändern könnten. Herz aus Gold – Alecs jüngerer Bruder Ambrose, der zweite Sohn der Familie Macpherson, verspürt ein brennendes Verlangen nach Elizabeth Boleyn, der wunderschönen unehelichen Tochter eines englischen Diplomaten. Aber auch der verhasste englische König will sie, und er schreckt vor nichts zurück, um sie zu bekommen. Die Schönheit des Nebels – John, der jüngste Macpherson-Bruder, hat den Auftrag, die Braut seines jungen Königs nach Hause zu bringen, rettet aber unterwegs die mysteriöse Maria, die auf See treibt. Die Beabsichtigte – Malcolm MacLeod, Alec Macphersons Mündel in Engel von Skye, und Jaime Macpherson, Tochter von Mary Boleyn ( Herz aus Gold), kämpfen sich aus den Kerkern des Tudor-Königs zurück nach Schottland. Flamme – Gavin Kerr, der in Herz aus Gold vorgestellt wurde, entdeckt, dass die Burg, die ihm zugesprochen wurde, mehr birgt, als er erwartet: den "Geist" der früheren Besitzerin Joanna MacInnes, der in den verbrannten Türmen und geheimen Gängen spukt.
Figuring Resurrection: Joseph as a Death and Resurrection Figure in the Old Testament and Second Temple Judaism (Studies in Scripture and Biblical Theology)
by Jeffrey PulseThe death and resurrection of Joseph Towards the end of Genesis, the narrative slows down to tell the story of Joseph. There is no dispute that Joseph's story is unique, but why does it deserve such focused attention? And how does this story relate to the rest of Genesis? In Figuring Resurrection, Jeffrey Pulse presents the view that Joseph is a death-and-resurrection- figure. A close literary reading of Genesis 37–50 reveals that Joseph's story is one of rejection and restoration, descent and ascent, condemnation and exaltation, exile and return, death and resurrection. Far from a lengthy diversion, Joseph's story of "death and resurrection" plays an important role in the theology of Genesis and later Second Temple Jewish literature. Figuring Resurrection has implications for our understanding of Joseph's narrative, the book of Genesis, Hebrew thinking on the afterlife, and typology.
Eastern Turkey: An Architectural and Archaeological Survey, Volume IV
by T A SinclairThe initial section here covers the monuments of the important Hellenistic kingdom of Commagene, and includes Edessa (Urfa), the capital of a Crusader state, where there are also significant Islamic buildings. The final section, on the Hatay, focuses on the city of Antioch, with Seleucid, Roman and Byzantine remains, and the castles of the Crusader period in its vicinity. The neo-Hittite site of Karatepe and the Georgian and Syrian monasteries in the Hatay region are also dealt with. A comprehensive bibliography and index to all four volumes comes at the end.
Fundamentalists in the Public Square: Evolution, Alcohol, and Culture Wars after the Scopes Trial (Studies in Historical and Systematic Theology)
by Madison TrammelA myth-busting work on fundamentalists and culture The Scopes Trial of 1925 is often regarded as a turning point in the history of American fundamentalism and evangelicalism. It is claimed that Scopes was a public relations defeat that sent fundamentalism into retreat from mainstream culture. In Fundamentalists in the Public Square: Evolution, Alcohol, and the Culture Wars after the Scopes Trial, Madison Trammel argues that such a characterization is misguided. Using documentary evidence from newspapers in the 1920s and 1930s, Trammel shows that fundamentalists remained fully active in seeking to transform the culture for Christ, and they remained so through the rise of Billy Graham's ministry. Grounded in historical evidence, Fundamentalists in the Public Square offers a fresh take on the relationship between fundamentalism, evangelicalism, and the public square.
Truth: Developmental, Cultural, and Clinical Realms
by Salman AkhtarThis edited collection gathers together erudite and considered contributions from Salman Akhtar, Cobi Avshalom, Brett Clarke, Mali Mann, Gila Ofer, Thomas Ogden, Louis Rothschild, Batya Shoshani, Michael Shoshani, Naama Shoshani-Breda, Ann Smolen, Donald Spence, Richard Waugaman, Thomas Wolman, and Vamik D. Volkan. Fifteen distinguished authors bring together their vast experience as psychologists, psychiatrists, psychoanalysts, social workers, and psychotherapists to present a nuanced and in-depth investigation into the concept of truth. Divided into five parts, the book begins with a thoughtful discussion from Brett Clarke on what truth means and its role in psychoanalysis. It then moves into the realm of development, looking at truth from the viewpoint of children, adolescents, and adults. Stepping from development to culture, the works of Shakespeare, Heidegger and Freud are brought into the debate alongside the relationship of truth with individual and large-group psychology. Next come four chapters taking 'truth' into the clinical realm, grounding theory in practice. The book is brought to completion by an epilogue from Louis Rothschild answering the vital question: 'Truly, what does all this mean?' A must-read book for practising clinicians and academics in the mental health and humanities fields that investigates the wide range of theories on truth, how they have changed over the years, and their practical applications.
Guess at the Rest: Cracking the Hogarth Code
by Elisabeth Soulier-DetisThis engaging study reveals how a half-hidden thread of Masonic symbolism runs through Hogarth's work. The classical and Biblical references, whose ambiguity and apparent paradoxical relation with the eighteenth-century situations depicted have often been underlined, gain coherence and unity when they are analyzed in the symbolic framework of freemasonry and alchemy Hogarth was busy both using and concealing in his prints. The coded meaning is often entirely at odds with the surface one, a factsuspected but never proved by critics so far. A very original and titillating book for academics and general reader alike. Readers will be intrigued by the secrecy of symbols from mythological, biblical and Masonic references and hidden codes that have to be deciphered. Furthermore, they will be also left intrigued by the secret message that the very popular and well-known painter is attempting to deliver. Academics will be interested in the book since this thorough approach has never been proposed by any of Hogarth's scholars so far.
Transformation: The Heart of Paul's Gospel (Snapshots)
by David A. DeSilvaThe gospel is often presented as little more than a "get out of hell free" pass. But is that all there is to it? What made it so compelling that the Apostle Paul would give up everything, enduring hardships and deprivation to preach good news? David deSilva argues that some Christians have unintentionally reduced the gospel to a message Paul would hardly recognize. The "gift of righteousness" is far richer than many of us have dared to imagine! In Transformation: The Heart of Paul's Gospel, deSilva examines the gospel message as presented in Paul's letters. He demonstrates that Paul had nothing less than in mind than the means to transform and renew all of creation--including ourselves. Prepare to let Paul's message of change and renewal transform your own thinking.
Between Heaven and Earth: Conversations with American Christians (Thielicke Library)
by Helmut ThielickeBetween Heaven and Earth grew out one of Thielicke's visits to the United States in 1963, during which he travelled across the country preaching and lecturing. The conversations recorded here are the fruit of his more informal discussions with smallgroups of clergy, students and lay people. You have disturbed our peace and upset our doubts, said one pastor. You have freed the fettered and bound the wandering spirits, said another. The questions that American Christians asked of Thielicke are direct and wide-ranging, concerned not only with the fundamental problems of faith but with its bearing on issues of social and political morality. Thielicke's answers, though equally direct, are neither simplistic nor dogmatic. His approach is refreshingly open and his conclusions emerge from a reasoned consideration of the evidence and alternative possibilities. Above all, Thielicke's answers reveal the warmth and deep concern for humanity's spiritual welfare that is at the root of his teaching and writing. Originally translated and edited by the American Lutheran theologian John W. Doberstein, this reprinted edition of Between Heaven and Earth was published to commemorate the thirtieth anniversary of Helmut Thielickes death.
Theory U: Leading from the Future as It Emerges
by C. Otto ScharmerAccess the deepest source of inspiration and visionWe live in a time of massive institutional failure that manifests in the form of three major divides: the ecological, the social, and the spiritual. Addressing these challenges requires a new consciousness and collective leadership capacity. In this groundbreaking book, Otto Scharmer invites us to see the world in new ways and in so doing discover a revolutionary approach to learning and leadership.In most large systems today, we collectively create results that no one wants. What keeps us stuck in such patterns of the past? It's our blind spot, that is, our lack of awareness of the inner place from which our attention and intention originate. By moving through Scharmer's U process, we consciously access the blind spot and learn to connect to our authentic Self-the deepest source of knowledge and inspiration. Theory U offers a rich diversity of compelling stories, examples, exercises, and practices that allow leaders, organizations, and larger systems to cosense and coshape the future that is wanting to emerge.This second edition features a new preface in which Scharmer identifies five transformational trends and describes U process case stories around the world. There are also eight color drawings by Kelvy Bird that capture U journey applications and illustrate the concepts in the book, as well as new resources for applying the principles and practices.
Analytical Methods in Radiative Transfer (Wiley Series in Atmospheric Physics and Remote Sensing)
by Dmitry Efremenko Alexander Kokhanovsky Vijay NatrajProvides in-depth knowledge of the physics of radiative transfer In Analytical Methods in Radiative Transfer, a team of distinguished researchers delivers a comprehensive exploration of solutions to practical problems of modern atmospheric optics related to solar light interaction with the terrestrial atmosphere and the remote sensing of clouds, aerosols, and gases. The authors describe analytic methods in radiative transfer that help explain atmospheric phenomena. The book includes discussions on the interaction of solar light with the atmosphere. Readers will also benefit from thorough reviews of various analytical radiative transfer techniques, for various turbid media, including media with phase functions extended in the forward direction, and also semi-infinite, non-absorbing, weakly absorbing, and strongly absorbing light scattering media. Analytical Methods in Radiative Transfer also includes: A thorough introduction to exact solutions of the radiative transfer equation, including situations of single scattering, as well as isotropic and Rayleigh scattering A comprehensive exploration of approximate solutions for scalar radiative transfer, including single and multiple light scattering separation and the case of semi-infinite media such as snow In-depth examinations of the applications of analytical methods in atmospheric radiative transfer, including aerosol remote sensing, cloud remote sensing, and the remote sensing of trace gases Perfect for meteorologists, climatologists and graduate students studying physics, Analytical Methods in Radiative Transfer is also an indispensable resource for geophysicists seeking a practical exploration of modern atmospheric optics.
Exploring Data: An Introduction to Data Analysis for Social Scientists
by Jane Elliott Catherine MarshExploring Data: An Introduction to Data Analysis for Social Scientists, 2nd Edition The updated edition of this classic text introduces a range of techniques for exploring quantitative data. Beginning with an emphasis on descriptive statistics and graphical approaches, it moves on in later chapters to simple strategies for examining the associations between variables using inferential statistics such as chi squared. The book has been substantially revised to include the most recent approaches to data analysis, and includes step-by-step instructions on using SPSS. All these techniques are illustrated with intriguing real examples, drawn from important social research over the past three decades, designed to illuminate significant sociological and political debates. The book shows how students can use quantitative data to answer various questions: Is it true that the rich are getting richer and the poor are getting poorer? Are crime rates really going down, and how can we tell? How much alcohol do men and women really drink in an average week? Which country in Europe has the highest average working hours? Readers are encouraged to explore data for themselves, and are carefully guided through the opportunities and pitfalls of using statistical packages, as well as the numerous data sources readily available online. Suitable for those with no previous experience of quantitative data analysis, the second edition of Exploring Data will be invaluable to students across the social sciences.
Heart Stents: What You Need to Know
by Peter BarlisAn easy-to-read guide to cardiovascular health from a skilled science and medicine communicator In Heart Stents: What You Need to Know, distinguished interventional cardiologist, Professor Peter Barlis, offers a clear and expert guide to understanding cardiovascular disease, its causes, how it develops, and how it can be effectively managed. The book places particular focus on the role of heart stents in the treatment of coronary artery disease, explaining the different types and how they are inserted, as well as highlighting some of the potential pitfalls associated with their use. Written in a clear and accessible style, the book also explores the broader context of coronary artery disease and how it progresses over time. It outlines key cardiovascular risk factors and discusses strategies to prevent or slow the condition. Throughout, Prof. Barlis maintains a strong focus on education and empowerment, offering practical guidance to support better heart health. Readers will also find: A practical introduction to lifestyle choices, medications, and technologies that support heart health Clear explanations of common cardiovascular risk factors and preventative strategies Guidance on the long-term management of coronary artery disease Insight into emerging advancements aimed at improving the safety and effectiveness of stents Ideal for individuals living with coronary artery disease, Heart Stents: What You Need to Know is also a valuable resource for caregivers, family members, and anyone seeking to better understand and support heart health.
Vitam Instituere: A Genealogy of the Institution
by Roberto EspositoIn this book, Roberto Esposito continues his philosophical exploration of the relation between institutions and human life. Starting from the enigmatic Latin term vitam instituere, he charts its early emergence in modern philosophy and its development along a path that culminates in a novel understanding of the relationship between politics and life. Although the concept of institutio vitae originated in Roman law, it was Machiavelli who first conceived of politics as an instituent force. After Spinoza endowed the social imaginary with the capacity to institute relational life, Hegel was the first to view the ‘objective spirit’ as the space in which society and state are structured by institutional dynamics. However, in the Hegelian system it is the same dialectic – as an infinite process in which ideas materialize in reality – that expresses instituent power. Only by drawing from these modern roots, argues Esposito, can contemporary thought recognize the movement of institutions as the strategic nexus where the languages of philosophy, anthropology and politics intersect on a new horizon of meaning. This book completes the inquiry that Esposito began with Instituting Thought and Institution, offering a fresh view of the philosophical tradition from an instituent perspective. It will appeal to students and academics in philosophy and the humanities generally, and to anyone interested in contemporary philosophy and cultural theory.
The Sociology of Work
by Keith Grint Darren NixonThe Sociology of Work, 4th Edition This leading, authoritative textbook has been carefully and substantially revised to provide the indispensable foundational resource for the sociology of work. The fourth edition has been transformed to combine unrivalled explanations of classic theories with the most cutting-edge research, data and debates. Keith Grint and Darren Nixon examine different sociological approaches to work, emphasizing the links between social processes, institutions of employment and their social and domestic contexts. The fourth edition includes: a new chapter on work and identity, exploring issues such as the rise of consumption and the cultural economy, work–life balance, the social meaning of work and unemployment; a fully rewritten chapter that comprehensively reviews trends in the contemporary service economy, particularly the rise of emotional and aesthetic forms of labour and the polarization of employment in the knowledge or informational economy; a new concluding chapter that examines the structure of the global economy, taking in debates around globalization, precarious labour and public sector reforms and unemployment in the wake of the financial crisis and austerity; updated bibliographic references and data throughout, with particularly significant revisions to the sections on gender and work, ethnicity and work, and work technologies. The book has been designed to support readers' understanding of, and to develop their critical approach to, the field of 'work', with a range of empirical evidence and examples helping to reveal the complex picture of work–society relations. Written in a lively and accessible style, the book also provides suggestions for further reading and seminar discussion questions. This fourth edition will continue to be essential reading for students of the sociology of work, industrial sociology, organizational behaviour and industrial relations. Students studying business and management courses with a sociological component will also find the book invaluable.
Digital Methods: A Short Introduction
by Richard Rogers Tommaso VenturiniTommaso Venturini and Richard Rogers offer a critical and conceptual introduction to digital methods. In a direct and accessible way, the authors provide hands-on advice to equip readers with the knowledge they need to understand which digital methods are best suited to their research goals and how to use them. Cutting through theoretical and technical complications, they focus on the different practices associated with digital methods to skillfully provide a quick-start guide to the art of querying, prompting, API calling, scraping, mining, wrangling, visualizing, crawling, plotting networks, and scripting. While embracing the capacity of digital methods to rekindle sociological imagination, this book also delves into their limits and biases and reveals the hard labor of digital fieldwork. The book also touches upon the epistemic and political consequences of these methods, but with the purpose of providing practical advice for their usage. Digital Methods is a must-read for students and scholars of digital social research, media studies, critical data studies, digital humanities, computational social sciences, and for those who are interested in digital methods but do not know where to start.