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This companion is a collection of newly-commissioned essays written
by leading scholars in the field, providing a comprehensive
introduction to British art history. * A generously-illustrated
collection of newly-commissioned essays which provides a
comprehensive introduction to the history of British art * Combines
original research with a survey of existing scholarship and the
state of the field * Touches on the whole of the history of British
art, from 800-2000, with increasing attention paid to the periods
after 1500 * Provides the first comprehensive introduction to
British art of the eighteenth, nineteenth, and twentieth centuries,
one of the most lively and innovative areas of art-historical study
* Presents in depth the major preoccupations that have emerged from
recent scholarship, including aesthetics, gender, British art s
relationship to Modernity, nationhood and nationality, and the
institutions of the British art world
"Art and Thought" is a collection of newly commissioned essays that
explores the relationship between the discipline of art history and
important movements in the history of western thought.Brings
together newly commissioned essays that explore the relationship
between the discipline of art history and movements in the history
of western thought.Considers the impact of the writings of key
thinkers, including Aristotle, Kant, and Heidegger, on the way in
which objects are perceived and understood and histories of art are
constructed, deconstructed, and reconfigured according to varying
sets of philosophical frameworks.Introduces the reader to the
dynamic interface between philosophical reflections and art
practices.Part of the New Interventions in Art History series,
which is published in conjunction with the Association of Art
Historians.
This book examines key moments in the emergence of London as a
metropolis and considers different ways in which its image has been
formulated and presented. The complexity of the different
identities of London are revealed in the tensions and interactions
between manifestations of civic and national pride, the
relationship between private and governmental institutions and
urban planning issues. The chapters address a range of topics from
specific questions of architectural style to the relationship
between the City of London and London as a metropolis. Different
methods of constructing urban identities are explored, including
representations of London in the visual arts, the self-conscious
work of architects and planners, and approaches adopted by
historians to give the city different meanings and identities.
This book considers how nature - in both its biological and
environmental manifestations - has been invoked as a dynamic force
in human history. It shows how historians, philosophers,
geographers, anthropologists and scientists have used ideas of
nature to explain the evolution of cultures, to understand cultural
difference, and to justify or condemn colonization, slavery and
racial superiority. It examines the central part that ideas of
environmental and biological determinism have played in theory, and
describes how these ideas have served in different ways at
different times as instruments of authority, identity and defiance.
The book shows how powerful and problematic the invocation of
nature can be.
"The Problem of Nature" covers a whole cycle of environmental
history and its interpretation, from the Black Death in the
fourteenth century, the first European voyages of discovery and the
opening of the American frontier through to the imperialism of the
nineteenth century and the example of India under colonial rule.
David Arnold shows how both the natural environment and ideas about
nature have changed radically over the last five centuries.
The author describes the profound influence that historical and
social theory and the biological sciences have had upon each other.
He shows how the outcomes of their interaction not only informed
and shaped the European impact upon the world and on itself, but
how crucial they are to American conceptions of the society and
history of the United States. He provides provocative answers to
the questions of what role the environment should have in the
conceptualization of time and place; and of how far societies and
their histories can beunderstood from the perspectives of natural
and biological sciences.
Famine is more than a short-lived season of hunger. It is a
profound crisis of survival and order that strains social fabric,
threatens political stability, and may force long-term change in
economy and society. In the past, as in much of the contemporary
world, famine has been a central part of human experience.
In this original and timely work, David Arnold draws upon the
history of Asia, Africa, Latin America and Europe, to explain the
origins and characteristics of famine. He considers whether some
societies are more vulnerable to famine than others, and contests
the assumption that those affected by famine are simply passive
'victims'. He compares the ways in which individuals and states
have responded to the threat of mass starvation, and the relation
of famine to political and social power.
The author outlines the main theories of famine causation and
tests these against historical experience. He considers the effects
of famine upon a wide range of human activities and institutions -
on for example systems of agriculture and patterns of migration -
from the rise of the modern state in Europe to the impact of
western imperialism on Asia and Africa. The western world, having
rid itself of mass hunger, now tends to regard famine as evidence
of backwardness and inferiority in those Third World countries in
which it continues to occur: David Arnold weighs the justice of
this perception.
A work of historical breadth and significance, "Famine "offers a
fresh understanding of the phenomenon and critical reassessments of
many established ideas about it.
Provides an original account of international business ethics
grounded in cosmopolitan human rights theory Transnational
companies (TNCs) operate in a variety of political jurisdictions
and legal frameworks. As international trade and foreign direct
investment (FDI) continue to increase, TNCs based in industrialized
'home' nations are gaining enormous economic and political
influence in developing 'host' nations. Corporations operating
internationally, particularly in nations with limited regulatory
and enforcement resources, are often free to determine whether they
will follow existing laws and guidelines regarding consumer
protection, worker safety, and environmental protection. The Ethics
of Global Business provides clear and pragmatic guidance for
business leaders interested in the ethical conduct of international
business. With a cosmopolitan human rights perspective on
international business ethics, this comprehensive volume describes
modern transnational companies, explains why companies and their
leaders are responsible for company policies and practices, and
presents a conceptual framework grounded in respect for basic human
rights. Arnold addresses a wide range of central topics, such as
the role of transnational companies in global justice, the human
rights obligations of transnational companies, labor rights in
global supply chains, corporate responsibility regarding global
climate change, and exploitation and empowerment at the base of the
global economic pyramid. Presents and defends a theory of moral
legitimacy that views TNCs as agents of justice Offers an
alternative ethical conception of CSR that integrates a
cosmopolitan human rights perspective Provides critical and ethical
analysis of recent United Nations (UN) initiatives on business and
human rights including the UN tripartite framework recently
approved by the UN Human Rights Council Analyzes current Base of
the Pyramid (BoP) strategies Defends minimum standards for working
conditions in global supply chains and analyzes wage exploitation
in developing nations Demonstrates the need for ethical CSR and
morally legitimate BoP business ventures that do not exploit people
living in moderate and extreme poverty (MEP) The Ethics of Global
Business is essential reading for business leaders, policymakers,
scholars, undergraduate and graduate students, and general readers
with an interest in business ethics, global justice, human rights,
sweatshop ethics, solutions to global poverty, corporate
environmental sustainability, and global climate change as related
to transnational companies.
Innovative forms of visual representation in the long eighteenth
century were made possible through the medium of print. In turn,
they enabled the dissemination of knowledge about the ancient world
and its relationship to the ever-refining set of cultural values
applied to and associated with the past.
"Tracing" "Architecture" discusses the study of the ancient
world - including Egyptian, Greek, Roman and British antiquities -
through the medium of print as a Europe-wide phenomenon, where the
visual language of the printed image transcended national
boundaries. This book allows the reader to explore the relationship
between the international currency of 'antiquity' and indigenous
traditions of aesthetic philosophy and architectural design. The
importance of this and the changing relationship between text and
image is also considered, thereby raising questions about the
relationship between the mass-produced image and the original, in
an era before Walter Benjamin's age of mechanical
reproduction.
"Tracing Architecture" is a fascinating study of the
relationship between architecture, antiquity and aesthetics in a
European context. It will be of interest to those studying and
working in the fields of art history, architecture, classics and
ancient history.
Scripture's teaching on the Incarnation, the Trinity, divine
sovereignty with human responsibility, and the problem of evil lead
to irresolvable tensions or paradoxes. In the process of building a
biblical theology of paradox, Theological Antinomy carefully
assesses the biblical passages for whether they truly contain
tensions and if any of the resolutions that have been suggested are
sufficient. Joel Arnold suggests a model for how conservative
interpreters can proceed through the theological process without
distorting the exegetical information or abandoning logical
consistency. The book concludes with a rigorous, critical
examination of Open Theism and its handling of theological paradox.
Theological Antinomy drives the reader back to the biblical text,
compels self-conscious analysis theology, and provokes awe at the
rich complexity of biblical revelation.
When I was a youngster growing up in Texas my dad worked in a
number of fields. From the Oil Patch of West Texas, to farming in
the Panhandle or in security in central Texas the family usually
enjoyed evening meals together. After supper Dad enjoyed drinking a
cup of coffee and telling us stories ranging from his experiences
in the army during World War II, where he was wounded during a
German artillery barrage, or his dreams for our futures or
sometimes stories from his childhood. On one such occasion he told
of two young men who were separated during the Civil War. One was
raised by a family in the North and the other was raised by a
family in the South. Years later when both boys were grown and had
families of their own they were reunited. I have taken this event
to construct the story of Josh and Jim, two young boys who were
separated by the Civil War. The names, characters, locations and
events are entirely fictitious and are presented for the readers'
enjoyment. I hope that you enjoy this story as much as I have
enjoyed writing it.
When I was a youngster growing up in Texas my dad worked in a
number of fields. From the Oil Patch of West Texas, to farming in
the Panhandle or in security in central Texas the family usually
enjoyed evening meals together. After supper Dad enjoyed drinking a
cup of coffee and telling us stories ranging from his experiences
in the army during World War II, where he was wounded during a
German artillery barrage, or his dreams for our futures or
sometimes stories from his childhood. On one such occasion he told
of two young men who were separated during the Civil War. One was
raised by a family in the North and the other was raised by a
family in the South. Years later when both boys were grown and had
families of their own they were reunited. I have taken this event
to construct the story of Josh and Jim, two young boys who were
separated by the Civil War. The names, characters, locations and
events are entirely fictitious and are presented for the readers'
enjoyment. I hope that you enjoy this story as much as I have
enjoyed writing it.
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