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Would you know how to prepare for an unforeseen emergency, or
handle an unexpected disaster? With real-world considerations in
mind, disaster preparedness consultant David Black shows us how to
stay alive when tragedy strikes. His step-by-step actions can help
us make it safely through a variety of crises, from catastrophic
weather to terrorism to civil unrest. Black presents tailor-made
plans for individuals, businesses, organizations, small groups, and
communities to follow, in all regions of the country and broken
down by type of emergency and environment. In addition, he provides
a hierarchy for response including communication, healthcare, food,
water, and shelter in the absence of institutions and commercially
available services and supplies.
Alfred Sohn-Rethel located the origin of philosophical abstraction
in the "false conciousness" brought about by the new money economy
of Greek Antiquity. In the Enlightenment the conceptual barrier
Kant put between phenomenal reality and the "thing-in-itself"
expressed, in Sohn-Rethel s view, the reified consciousness
stemming from commodity-exchange and the division of mental and
manual labor. Because Sohn-Rethel saw the entire history of
philosophy as branded by a timeless universal logic, he dismissed
Hegel s concept of "totality" as "idealist" and Hegel s critique of
Kantian dualism as irrelevant to Marx s critique of political
economy. David Black, in the title essay of The Philosophical Roots
of Anti-Capitalism, suggests, contra Sohn-Rethel, that Marx s
exposition of the fetishism of commodities is historically-specific
to capitalist production, and therefore cannot explain the origins
of philosophy, which Black shows to have involved various
historical developments in Greek society and culture as well as
monetization. Just as Hegel s critique of Kantian formalism informs
Marx s critique of capital, Hegel s writings on how the proper
organization of labor might abolish the barrier Aristotle put
between production and the "Realm of Freedom" prefigure Marx's
efforts to formulate of an alternative to capitalism. Part Two,
Critique of the Situationist Dialectic: Art, Class Consciousness
and Reification, begins with Surrealism, whose "disappearance" as a
revolutionary artistic and social force Guy Debord and the
Situationists sought to make up for by superseding the poetry of
Art with the poetry of Life. As well highlighting Debord s
achievements in both theory and practice, Black points to his
philosophical shortcomings and relates these to Debord s later
"pessimistic" assessment of the possibility of revolutionary class
consciousness within globalizing capitalism. The four essays in
Part Three cover the Aristotelian anarchism, the ambivalent legacy
of Lukacs' theory of reification, Raya Dunayevskaya s
Hegelian-Marxist concept of "absolute negativity" as "revolution in
permanance," and Gillian Rose s philosophical challenge to both
postmodernism and "traditional" Marxism.
Comprehensive Heterocyclic Chemistry IV provides a first point of
entry for scientists interested in heterocyclic ring systems. Given
the rapid expansion of publications in this field, this compilation
of definitive reviews is especially important and invaluable.
Written by leading scientists who have evaluated and summarized the
most important data published over the last decade, this book is an
invaluable addition to the reference library of anyone working with
heterocyclic ring systems. Spanning 14 volumes, over 13,000 pages,
and 240 chapters, this new edition builds on, and complements, the
material in previous editions. This comprehensive resource is
designed to be used both as a standalone resource and in
conjunction with earlier works.
Despite the transition from apartheid to democracy, South Africa is
the most unequal country in the world. Its extremes of wealth and
poverty undermine intensifying struggles for a better life for all.
The wide-ranging essays in this sixth volume of the New South
African Review demonstrate how the consequences of inequality
extend throughout society and the political economy, crippling the
quest for social justice, polarising the politics, skewing economic
outcomes and bringing devastating environmental consequences in
their wake. Contributors survey the extent and consequences of
inequality across fields as diverse as education, disability,
agrarian reform, nuclear geography and small towns, and tackle some
of the most difficult social, political and economic issues. How
has the quest for greater equality affected progressive political
discourse? How has inequality reproduced itself, despite best
intentions in social policy, to the detriment of the poor and the
historically disadvantaged? How have shifts in mining and the
financialisation of the economy reshaped the contours of
inequality? How does inequality reach into the daily social life of
South Africans, and shape the way in which they interact? How does
the extent and shape of inequality in South Africa compare with
that of other major countries of the global South which themselves
are notorious for their extremes of wealth and poverty? South
African extremes of inequality reflect increasing inequality
globally, and The Crisis of Inequality will speak to all those -
general readers, policy makers, researchers and students - who are
demanding a more equal world.
Alfred Sohn-Rethel located the origin of philosophical abstraction
in the "false conciousness" brought about by the new money economy
of Greek Antiquity. In the Enlightenment the conceptual barrier
Kant put between phenomenal reality and the "thing-in-itself"
expressed, in Sohn-Rethel's view, the reified consciousness
stemming from commodity-exchange and the division of mental and
manual labor. Because Sohn-Rethel saw the entire history of
philosophy as branded by a timeless universal logic, he dismissed
Hegel's concept of "totality" as "idealist" and Hegel's critique of
Kantian dualism as irrelevant to Marx's critique of political
economy. David Black, in the title essay of The Philosophical Roots
of Anti-Capitalism, suggests, contra Sohn-Rethel, that Marx's
exposition of the fetishism of commodities is historically-specific
to capitalist production, and therefore cannot explain the origins
of philosophy, which Black shows to have involved various
historical developments in Greek society and culture as well as
monetization. Just as Hegel's critique of Kantian formalism informs
Marx's critique of capital, Hegel's writings on how the proper
organization of labor might abolish the barrier Aristotle put
between production and the "Realm of Freedom" prefigure Marx's
efforts to formulate of an alternative to capitalism. Part Two,
Critique of the Situationist Dialectic: Art, Class Consciousness
and Reification, begins with Surrealism, whose "disappearance" as a
revolutionary artistic and social force Guy Debord and the
Situationists sought to make up for by superseding the poetry of
Art with the poetry of Life. As well highlighting Debord's
achievements in both theory and practice, Black points to his
philosophical shortcomings and relates these to Debord's later
"pessimistic" assessment of the possibility of revolutionary class
consciousness within globalizing capitalism. The four essays in
Part Three cover the Aristotelian anarchism, the ambivalent legacy
of Lukacs' theory of reification, Raya Dunayevskaya's
Hegelian-Marxist concept of "absolute negativity" as "revolution in
permanance", and Gillian Rose's philosophical challenge to both
postmodernism and "traditional" Marxism.
Helen Macfarlane, a young British woman, was living in Vienna when
she was radicalized by the 1848 Revolution. On returning to England
in 1850, she became a journalist for the radical wing of the
Chartist movement. The Chartists received support from such
luminaries as Karl Marx and Fredrich Engles; the latter had written
on the movement's political significance. It was Marx who described
Macfarlane as the most original writer in the Chartist press.
Macfarlane was the first English translator of The Communist
Manifesto. Her original translation is included in this edition.
She is also the first of the British to comment, critically and
extensively, on the revolutionary implications of Hegel's
philosophy. After having been hidden for a century her stature as a
revolutionary, writer, and feminist emerges in David Black's
seminal work. With diligent research into her life and work, Black,
in Helen Macfarlane: A Feminist, Revolutionary Journalist, and
Philosopher in Mid 19th Century England, recreates her intellectual
and political world at a key turning point in European history.
This work also includes Macfarlane's original translation of The
Communist Manifesto.
Helen Macfarlane, a young British woman, was living in Vienna when
she was radicalized by the 1848 Revolution. On returning to England
in 1850, she became a journalist for the radical wing of the
Chartist movement. The Chartists received support from such
luminaries as Karl Marx and Fredrich Engles; the latter had written
on the movement's political significance. It was Marx who described
Macfarlane as the most original writer in the Chartist press.
Macfarlane was the first English translator of The Communist
Manifesto. Her original translation is included in this edition.
She is also the first of the British to comment, critically and
extensively, on the revolutionary implications of Hegel's
philosophy. After having been hidden for a century her stature as a
revolutionary, writer, and feminist emerges in David Black's
seminal work. With diligent research into her life and work, Black,
in Helen Macfarlane: A Feminist, Revolutionary Journalist, and
Philosopher in Mid 19th Century England, recreates her intellectual
and political world at a key turning point in European history.
This work also includes Macfarlane's original translation of The
Communist Manifesto.
Born to Farm sheds light upon the enormous changes that have taken
place in farming over the past 90 years, as seen through the eyes
of one of the participants. It is an absorbing and fascinating
autobiography; the author's enthusiasm and quest for knowledge, his
ingenuity and practical skills, have enabled him to keep abreast of
changes in the wider world while building up the family farming
enterprise in Suffolk. The author's early memories of the 1930s and
of his school days, evoke a bygone era in the countryside and on
the farm. Lifelong learning is a theme which runs through the book.
Opportunities for learning and travel through the Young Farmers'
Club, for example, are described with humour and give an insight
into farming both in the UK and the USA during the 1950s. Back on
Red House Farm, David Black deals with everyday challenges as he
progresses from dogsbody to decision-maker. Problem-solving is part
of a farmer's life and no aspect of the business escapes his steady
hand and scrutiny. Gradually, the huge variety of crops grown is
streamlined but not before we've learned about harnessing horses
and draining the land, about virus-free strawberry plants and
fields of tulips and peonies, of cocksfoot and fescue. Pigs are an
important aspect of the family business and the evolution of
suitable feed mixes, pig housing, breeding and outdoor rearing,
integrated with cereal production and milling on the farm, makes
compelling reading. Changes to field sizes and to farm buildings
and the provision of housing for farm workers are all covered, with
many interesting anecdotes. The value of sharing knowledge and of
co-operation with other farmers - both formally and informally - is
made apparent. The author is full of admiration for the
contributions of others, but modest about his own considerable
achievements. Hard work, encouragement of others, and a 'can do'
attitude summarise his approach. Family life is explored and
glimpses into village life provide an interesting social history of
the period. Working alongside family members has its own rewards
and challenges and the journey has begun along the path to secure a
way forward for future generations.
Description Ruby is a dynamic language perfect for creating
applications, development tools, and administrative scripts. The
Well-Grounded Rubyist, Third Edition is a perfect tutorial for
newcomers to Ruby and a great way for experienced Rubyists to
deepen their understanding of the language. Key features * Fully
updated to cover the latest in Ruby 2.5 * Clear explanations of
Ruby concepts and how to apply them * Simple examples to seal in
the learning * Prepares readers to use Ruby anywhere for any
purpose Audience This book teaches Ruby from the ground up. The
reader should have command of basic programming concepts in another
language. About the technology Because it's the backbone of the
well-loved Ruby on Rails web framework, Ruby has become one of the
most popular programming languages in the world. David A. Black is
an internationally-known Ruby developer, author, trainer, speaker,
and event organizer, as well as a co-founder of Ruby Central.
Joseph Leo III is a Ruby teacher, mentor, and community advocate.
He is the lead organizer of the Gotham Ruby Conference (GoRuCo) and
founder of Def Method.
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