German mathematician Johannes Kepler (1571-1630), revolutionised the Copernican heliocentric theory of the universe with his three laws of motion: that planets move not in circular but elliptical orbits, that their speed is greatest when nearest the sun, and that the sun and planets form an integrated system. This title contains two of his works.
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.
An introduction to industrial relations and employment relationships which transcends specific national contexts. Throughout, issues of industrial relations are seen within a broad framework of the relationship between governments, markets and organizations. Among the issues explored are: the range of theoretical approaches to analyzing industrial and employment relations; the place of interest groups and organized interests, including both employers' organizations and trade unions, in the industrial relations system; the changing role of governments in industrial relations and the differing position of governments in individual nations; and the process of bargaining, the differences between collective regulation and other forms of management in workplace relations and the growth of the flexibility. Contributors indicate where national systems of industrial and employment relations differ, and where they share common ground. Three key elements, time organization, wages and skills are shown at work in the automobile industry, banking and the retail sector as illustrations of changes over time.
Joseph Wolpe brought about a revolution in psychotherapy. He provided the first clear alternative to therapy as an esoteric exploration of mental forces and presented, instead, clearly specified procedures and documented outcomes - a practical technology based on a fundamental science of learning. Roger Poppen, who witnessed some of this revolution first hand as a doctoral student, describes the major impact Wolpe's theories had on psychotherapy, compelling it to address issues of effectiveness and accountability. He assesses the criticisms that Wolpe's work has attracted both from outside and within the behavioural school, and describes the development of Wolpe's ideas and his continuing role in the theory, practice and evaluation of psychotherapy.
The last five years have brought such extraordinary changes to Germany and Europe as to make the previous forty years of Cold War existence seem deceptively placid and well- ordered by comparison. The collapse of communist rule in East Germany in the midst of massive demonstrations against the Honecker regime in late 1989 were only the beginning. ......
Offers essays on four key issues: the causes of homosexuality, disputes about the role the courts should play, gays and the military, and religious attitudes toward homosexuality.
Nineteenth-century German philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer (1788-1860) championed individual strength of will and independent, reasoned deliberation above the irrational impulses that animated most of society. This title includes two essays from his last work wherein he discusses how to order our lives to obtain better amount of success.
The Ptolemaic system of the universe, with the earth at the centre, had held sway since antiquity as authoritative in philosophy, science, and church teaching. Following his observations of the heavenly bodies, Nicolaus Copernicus (1473-1543) abandoned the geocentric system for a heliocentric model, with the sun at the centre.
