An introduction to the notion of intersubjectivity as a central concern of philosophy, sociology, psychology and politics. The main purpose of this volume is to provide a coherent framework for this concept against which the various and contrasting debates can be more clearly understood. Beyond this, the author provides a critical discussion of intersubjectivity as an interdisciplinary concept to shed light on our understanding of selfhood, communication, citizenship, power and community. The author traces the contributions of many key thinkers engaged with the intersubjectivist tradition, including Husserl, Buber, Kojeve, Merleau-Pony, Mead, Wittgenstein, Schutz and Habermas.
A fresh alternative to traditional state-centred analyses of the process of European integration is presented in this book. World-renowned scholars analyze the state in terms of its component parts and clearly show the interaction of subnational, national and supranational actors in the emerging European polity. This `multi-level politics' ......
Papers from the September 1993 meeting of the American Society for Political and Legal Philosophy, held in Washington, DC, address questions pertaining to the creation and maintenance of political order, and explore the range of viable possibilities for political order. They consider issues such as
Germany, Russia and the Withdrawal of the Western Group of Forces
In this book, David Cox argues that the initial disagreements that led to the Cold War largely centered around Central/Eastern Europe, and Germany in particular. The end of the Cold War, according to Cox, can best be understood in the context of the withdrawal of Soviet forces and the disintegration of Soviet hegemony in these areas. In this ......
The dramatic developments in global communication are altering the specifics of our societies. Hamid Mowlana offers an interdisciplinary and intercultural approach to international communication in this volume, focusing on both the human dimensions and the technological imperatives. Global Communication in Transition covers a range of issues from the rise of modern political systems and the interactions of various cultures to the expansion of social organizations and the growing global infrastructure. Offering a new paradigm for the study of international communication, the book is organized around a number of basic concepts including history, power, community, legitimacy and language.
This seminal work integrates the theory and practice behind policy making, transcends a narrow and scien tific view of administration behaviour, and grounds manageme nt thought and action in the world of human experience. '
This introduction to Nietzsche's thought seeks to demonstrate his significance as a philosopher and political theorist, highlighting his critique of liberalism in both its philosophical and political forms. In its description of Nietzsche's diagnosis of the modern condition, this study covers the central aspects of his thought including the will to power, the overman, the theory of eternal recurrence and self-overcoming. In addition, the relevance of Nietzchean philosophy to a range of current debates is addressed, and the liberalism of Rorty and Rawls is seen as the contemporary expression of Nietzsche's gloomy vision of the last man.
Explores high-level career executives who make positive contributions to Americans' quality of life. This title profiles six "unsung heroes", the people behind the scenes of some of the most successful programs in American government, and identifies the tools, skills, and strategies that make them effective leaders.
Explores high-level career executives who make positive contributions to Americans' quality of life. This title profiles six "unsung heroes", the people behind the scenes of some of the most successful programs in American government, and identifies the tools, skills, and strategies that make them effective leaders.
