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This book, first published in 1951, focuses on the hitherto ignored
contemporary critics of Malthus, giving them the attention they so
rightly deserve.
Dr Smith traces the Malthusian controversy step by step, from 1798,
the date of the First Essay, to the death of Malthus in 1834.
Investigating the precursors of Malthus and the genesis of the
Malthusian Theory of Population, the book subjects the theory to a
searching analysis in the light of not only contemporary criticism,
but also subsequent developments and modern ideas. In addition, the
book examines the application of the theory to the doctrine of
perfectibility, to wages, to the poor laws, to emigration, and to
the birth control movement.
Fully annotated and written in an easy style, this work is
indispensable to serious students of both population problems and
the development of economic thought. Broad in scope, "The
Malthusian Controversy" presents a new perspective on the most
urgent of modern issues, the problemof world population.
Perspectivism: A Contribution to the Philosophy of the Social
Sciences advances the philosophy of perspectivism, showing how its
capacity to assess competing views of a particular concept by
approaching them as different 'sides' of a multi-dimensional object
supports a concept of 'adequate' rather than 'absolute' truth.
Presenting four case studies - of the social scientific concepts of
power, equality, crime, and sex and gender - Smith demonstrates the
manner in which the perspectivist approach does not take all
differing views of a concept to be equally good, but views all
perspectives taken together as contributing towards the best that
we can know about any given concept at the present time. An
exposition and analysis of the means by which perspectivism allows
for truth and objectivity in the social sciences, this volume will
appeal to scholars of philosophy and across the social sciences
with interests in questions of epistemology and research
methodology.
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Demystifying Scriabin (Hardcover)
Vasilis Kallis, Kenneth Smith; Contributions by Vasilis Kallis, Kenneth Smith, Simon Morrison, …
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R2,196
Discovery Miles 21 960
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Ships in 12 - 17 working days
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An innovative contribution to Scriabin studies, covering aspects of
Scriabin's life, personality, beliefs, training, creative output,
and interaction with contemporary Russian culture. This book is an
innovative contribution to Alexander Scriabin (1872-1915) studies,
covering aspects of Scriabin's life, personality, beliefs,
training, creative output, as well as his interaction with
contemporary Russian culture. It offers new and original research
from leading and upcoming Russian music scholars. Key Scriabin
topics such as mysticism, philosophy, music theory, contemporary
aesthetics, and composition processes are covered. Musical coverage
spans the composer's early, middle and late period. All main
repertoire is being discussed: the piano miniatures and sonatas as
well as the symphonies. In more detail, chapters consider:
Scriabin's part in early twentieth-century Russia's cultural
climate; how Scriabin moved from early pastiche to a style much
more original; the influence of music theory on Scriabin's
idiosyncratic style; the changing contexts of Scriabin
performances; new aspects of reception studies. Further chapters
offer: a critical understanding of how Scriabin's writings sit
within the traditions of Mysticism as well as French and Russian
Symbolism; a new investigation into his creative compositional
process; miniaturism and its wider context; a new reading of the
composer's mysticism and synaesthesia. Analytical chapters reach
out of the score to offer an interpretative framework; accepting
new approaches from disability studies; investigating the complex
interaction of rhythm and metre and modal interactions, the latent
diatonic 'tonal function' of Scriabin's late works, as well as
self-regulating structures in the composer's music.
Perspectivism: A Contribution to the Philosophy of the Social
Sciences advances the philosophy of perspectivism, showing how its
capacity to assess competing views of a particular concept by
approaching them as different 'sides' of a multi-dimensional object
supports a concept of 'adequate' rather than 'absolute' truth.
Presenting four case studies - of the social scientific concepts of
power, equality, crime, and sex and gender - Smith demonstrates the
manner in which the perspectivist approach does not take all
differing views of a concept to be equally good, but views all
perspectives taken together as contributing towards the best that
we can know about any given concept at the present time. An
exposition and analysis of the means by which perspectivism allows
for truth and objectivity in the social sciences, this volume will
appeal to scholars of philosophy and across the social sciences
with interests in questions of epistemology and research
methodology.
This book, first published in 1951, focuses on the hitherto ignored
contemporary critics of Malthus, giving them the attention they so
rightly deserve. Dr Smith traces the Malthusian controversy step by
step, from 1798, the date of the First Essay, to the death of
Malthus in 1834. Investigating the precursors of Malthus and the
genesis of the Malthusian Theory of Population, the book subjects
the theory to a searching analysis in the light of not only
contemporary criticism, but also subsequent developments and modern
ideas. In addition, the book examines the application of the theory
to the doctrine of perfectibility, to wages, to the poor laws, to
emigration, and to the birth control movement. Fully annotated and
written in an easy style, this work is indispensable to serious
students of both population problems and the development of
economic thought. Broad in scope, The Malthusian Controversy
presents a new perspective on the most urgent of modern issues, the
problem of world population.
What happens in our unconscious minds when we listen to, produce or
perform popular music? The Unconscious - a much misunderstood
concept from philosophy and psychology - works through human
subjects as we produce music and can be traced through the music we
engage with. Through a new collaboration between music theorist and
philosopher, Smith and Overy present the long history of the
unconscious and its related concepts, working systematically
through philosophers such as Schopenhauer and Nietzsche,
psychoanalysts such as Freud and Lacan, to theorists such as
Deleuze and Kristeva. The theories offered are vital to follow the
psychological complexity of popular music, demonstrated through
close readings of individual songs, albums, artists, genres, and
popular music practices. Among countless artists, Listening to the
Unconscious draws from Prince to Sufjan Stevens, from Robyn to Xiu
Xiu, from Joanna Newsom to Arcade Fire, from PJ Harvey to LCD Sound
System, each of whom offer exciting inroads into the fascinating
worlds of our unconscious musical minds. And in return, theories of
the unconscious can perhaps takes us deeper into the heart of
popular music.
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Field Report (Hardcover)
Kenneth Smith; Notes by Vera Beato Smith, Evan Blackford
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R1,372
Discovery Miles 13 720
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Ships in 10 - 15 working days
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The Church Handbook is a simple guide for the pastor, minister, or
church worker looking for simple answers and instructions on topics
such as; event planning, youth ministry, evangelism, weddings,
counseling, finances and much more ...
If you are married, single or divorced, this book is a must have.
If you are struggling in your marriage or suffering from the pains
of divorce, you will find strength, courage and comfort in this
masterpiece. Find out the truth about divorce and marriage, raw and
uncut. Get ready for a life changing experience.
Understanding the Bible 101 is a complete Bible Commentary that
gives a simple interpretation of every book of the Bible. This
brief commentary is easy to read and understand. If you have a
desire to understand the entire Bible from Genesis to Revelation
this is the book for you
30 Days of Praise is an excellent tool to help create the habit of
Praise The Bible tells us that Praise stops and confuses the enemy.
Use this book as a weapon of warfare ... if the door wont open
Praise God in the Hallway
In the closing months of World War II, lieutenant Denney Pilgrim, a
pilot assigned to the U.S. 9th Air Force, arrives in England to
undertake a tour of thirty-five bombing missions in the European
Theater of Operations. Tormented by self-doubt and the secret fears
that he can never reveal, he finds solace in his friendship with
the English girl, Heather Granger, and builds uncertain hopes for
the future upon the foundation of his deepening love for her. The
hazards of war, however, coupled with the girl's enigmatic and
baffling responses, serve only to undermine Denney's desires and
plans for them both. 'MISSIONS' is a bittersweet story of love set
against the turbulent backdrop of savage aerial warfare.
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