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Скачать книгу (размер 1 370 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 270) Аннотация: This book provides a clear and helpful overview of the thought of Emmanuel Levinas, one of the most significant and interesting philosophers of the late twentieth century. Michael L. Morgan presents an overall interpretation of Levinas's central principle that human existence is fundamentally ethical and that its ethical character is grounded in our face-to-face relationships with other people.…

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Скачать книгу (размер 1 707 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 336) Аннотация: The basic unit of nature — the ecosystem — is a special form of wealth, which we can think of as a stock of natural capital. However, perhaps because this capital is free, we have tended to view it as limitless, abundant and always available for our use, exploitation and conversion. Capitalizing on Nature shows how modeling ecosystems as natural capital can help us to analyze the economic…

Скачать книгу (размер 769 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 152) Аннотация: Originally published during the early part of the twentieth century, the Cambridge Manuals of Science and Literature were designed to provide concise introductions to a broad range of topics. They were written by experts for the general reader and combined a comprehensive approach to knowledge with an emphasis on accessibility. Cash and Credit by D. A. Barker was first published in 1910. It was…

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Скачать книгу (размер 1 136 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 224) Аннотация: Given jurisdiction over race and national origin but not religion, federal agents have had to determine whether Jewish Americans constitute a race or national origin group. They have been unable to do so. This has led to enforcement paralysis, as well as explosive internal confrontations and recriminations within the federal government. This book examines the legal and policy issues behind the…

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Скачать книгу (размер 769 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 152) Аннотация: The Chinese people have honoured, revered and cherished jade for over 8,000 years. Consequently, jade has played a unique role in the development of Chinese culture. Jade carvings survive not simply as beautiful works of art, but also as cultural relics shedding light on the spiritual life of ancient China. Utilising a wealth of archaeological evidence and illustrated with precious artifacts,…

Скачать книгу (размер 1 330 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 262) Аннотация: Legal scholars, philosophers, historians, and political scientists from Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and the United States analyze the common law through three of its classic themes: rules, reasoning, and constitutionalism. Their essays, specially commissioned for this volume, provide an opportunity for thinkers from different jurisdictions and disciplines to talk to each…

Скачать книгу (размер 514 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 102) Аннотация: Originally published in 1929, as part of a series of short studies on South African tribes by the School of African Life and Languages at the University of Cape Town, this book provides a comparative analysis of the vocabularies used amongst various Bushmen tribes. Through linguistic analysis, a detailed understanding of Bushmen society is developed, emphasising both the commonalities and…

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Скачать книгу (размер 646 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 128) Аннотация: Interactive is a four level course for teenage learners from elementary to upper-intermediate levels (CEF A2-B2). Interactive is an exciting course for teenagers packed with up-to-the-minute, stimulating content. It will get and keep your students talking, using real, contemporary English. 'Interaction' sections give learners the confidence to use English in real-life situations and a fold-out…

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