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This record of the Statutes of Cambridge University, compiled by
the then University Registrary, John Neville Keynes (father of the
economist John Maynard Keynes), and published in 1914, was intended
as a statement of the legal instruments which controlled the
organisation and day-to-day running of the university. Following
the Royal Commission of inquiry into the universities of Oxford and
Cambridge begun in 1850, a succession of Acts and Orders in
Council, beginning with the Cambridge University Act of 1856, began
to modernise the ancient rules by which the university and colleges
had previously governed themselves, and to introduce new subjects,
such as law, history, oriental languages and engineering, into the
curriculum. Although the statutes have been much altered since
then, the form of government of the university which they embodied
still exists as a framework today.
Originally published in 1985 and contributed to by internationally
renowned economists, this volume discusses theoretical issues and
country-specific experiences to review the underlying causes of the
stagflation of the 1970s and early 1980s, as well as summarizing
the kinds of macro-policies that were adopted to deal with the
stagflation.
The elder Keynes argues that almost every problem connected with
the scope and method of political economy has given rise to
conflict of opinion. The resulting controversies have sometimes
been bitter. Those readers, who already have any acquaintance with
the literature of economic method should be prepared to find that
several of the chapters are controversial in character. At the same
time, Keynes avoids the tone of a partisan and represents both
sides of the argument without prejudice.While making no attempt to
bring about a complete reconciliation between opposing views,
Keynes shows the nature of the opposition between them has
sometimes been misunderstood, and its extent consequently
exaggerated. Since the scope and method of a science can never be
satisfactorily discussed at the commencement of its study, some
knowledge of political economy in its general outlines is
assumed.The nature of the topics discussed in this classic is
indicated in the introductory chapter. The abstract discussion of
methods is one to which students of economics must necessarily give
attention in the course of their reading, and its indirect bearing
on the solution of practical economic questions is very close in
contemporary importance in today's society.
The elder Keynes argues that almost every problem connected with
the scope and method of political economy has given rise to
conflict of opinion. The resulting controversies have sometimes
been bitter. Those readers, who already have any acquaintance with
the literature of economic method should be prepared to find that
several of the chapters are controversial in character. At the same
time, Keynes avoids the tone of a partisan and represents both
sides of the argument without prejudice. While making no attempt to
bring about a complete reconciliation between opposing views,
Keynes shows the nature of the opposition between them has
sometimes been misunderstood, and its extent consequently
exaggerated. Since the scope and method of a science can never be
satisfactorily discussed at the commencement of its study, some
knowledge of political economy in its general outlines is assumed.
The nature of the topics discussed in this classic is indicated in
the introductory chapter. The abstract discussion of methods is one
to which students of economics must necessarily give attention in
the course of their reading, and its indirect bearing on the
solution of practical economic questions is very close in
contemporary importance in today's society.
Originally published in 1985 and contributed to by internationally
renowned economists, this volume discusses theoretical issues and
country-specific experiences to review the underlying causes of the
stagflation of the 1970s and early 1980s, as well as summarizing
the kinds of macro-policies that were adopted to deal with the
stagflation.
John Neville Figgis (1866-1919) was a historian, political theorist
and monk, his writings extensively influenced the history of ideas
and prefigured the theological developments of the 1920s. First
published in 1916, this second edition of a 1907 original provides
six chapters on various aspects of political thought from between
1414 and 1625, together with one introductory chapter and extensive
notes. It was derived from a The Birkbeck Lectures for 1900, which
were delivered by Figgis at Trinity College, Cambridge. This book
will be of value to anyone with an interest in Medieval history,
Renaissance history, and the history of ideas in general.
Lionel Weatherly (1852 1940) was a respected psychiatrist who
advocated a more modern and sympathetic approach to mental illness
than many of his contemporaries. In this work, first published in
1891, he discusses a variety of supernatural phenomena, seeking
scientific and rational explanations for ghostly apparitions and
paranormal experiences. Weatherly scrutinises stories of mirages,
prophetic dreams and the experiences of historical figures like
Joan of Arc. Also included is a chapter by famous illusionist and
inventor J. N. Maskelyne. Maskelyne famously exposed the fraud of a
number of spiritualists, and created illusions which are still
performed today. His witty and colourful chapter examines the truth
behind a number of famous Eastern magical illusions, sharing
insights on trade secrets. Maskelyne also delves into mediumistic
fraud, questioning the credibility of figures like D. D. Home and
Madame Blavatsky, in an entertaining and carefully argued
investigation of phenomena which have mystified for centuries.
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Lectures on the French Revolution
Reginald Vere Laurence, John Emerich Edward Dalberg Ac Acton, Figgis John Neville Baron
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