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English Pronunciation in Use Elementary Book with Answers, with Audio (Paperback): Jonathan Marks English Pronunciation in Use Elementary Book with Answers, with Audio (Paperback)
Jonathan Marks
R1,712 Discovery Miles 17 120 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The best-selling English Pronunciation in Use is a comprehensive reference and practice book suitable for self-study or classroom work. Fifty easy-to-use units cover all aspects of pronunciation, including individual sounds, word stress, connected speech and intonation. Each unit is supported by audio material in a range of accents, available on audio CD. An additional reference section offers a glossary of specialized terms, help with the pronunciation of numbers and geographical names and fun exercises on phonemic symbols and minimal pairs. The CD-ROM provides a wide variety of additional interactive activities to reinforce the pronunciation covered in the book, as well as tests, progress checks, games and animated diagrams of the mouth showing learners how to produce individual sounds. Students can also record themselves and compare their pronunciation with one of the many models provided.

Business Partner B1+ & B2 Course Book + MyEnglishLab Pack Benelux (Undefined): Iwona Dubicka, Margaret O'Keeffe, Lizzie... Business Partner B1+ & B2 Course Book + MyEnglishLab Pack Benelux (Undefined)
Iwona Dubicka, Margaret O'Keeffe, Lizzie Wright, Bob Dignen, Mike Hogan, …
R2,867 Discovery Miles 28 670 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The Coursebook contains: Eight units with five lessons each Eight case study business workshop lessons relating to each of the eight units A review each unit revises key language and grammar Pronunciation practice for each unit Detailed grammar reference Video and audio scripts A glossary of key business vocabulary Coursebook video and audio material is available online in the Digital Resources area of english.com/businesspartner

Business Partner B1 Coursebook and Basic MyEnglishLab Pack (Paperback): Margaret O'Keeffe, Lewis Lansford, Evan Frendo,... Business Partner B1 Coursebook and Basic MyEnglishLab Pack (Paperback)
Margaret O'Keeffe, Lewis Lansford, Evan Frendo, Jonathan Marks, Lizzie Wright
R1,561 Discovery Miles 15 610 Ships in 9 - 15 working days

The coursebook includes: Eight units with five lessons each Eight case study business workshop lessons relating to each of the eight units A review each unit revises key language and grammar Pronunciation practice for each unit Detailed grammar reference Video and audio scripts A glossary of key business vocabulary Coursebook video and audio material is available online in the Digital Resources The following digital resources are available on the MyEnglishLab platform Coursebook video clips and scripts Coursebook audio recordings and scripts Workbook audio recordings and scripts Extra Coursebook activities (pdfs) Interactive video activities and interactive grammar presentation and practice Reading bank Writing bank Functional language bank My Self-Assessment for students to record their progress Samples Download the table of contents Preview sample pages from Business Partner B1

Heavenly Sex - Sexuality and the Jewish Tradition (Hardcover): Dr Ruth K. Westheimer, Jonathan Mark Heavenly Sex - Sexuality and the Jewish Tradition (Hardcover)
Dr Ruth K. Westheimer, Jonathan Mark
R2,733 Discovery Miles 27 330 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Celebrated sex expert and bestselling author Dr. Ruth Westheimer bridges the gap between sex and religion in this provocative exploration of intimacy in the Jewish faith In this light-hearted, lively tour of Jewish sexuality, Dr. Ruth K. Westheimer and Jonathan Mark team up to reveal how the Jewish tradition is much more progressive than popular wisdom might lead one to believe. Applying Dr. Ruth's acclaimed brand of couples therapy to such Biblical relationships as Abraham and Sarah, and Joseph and Potiphar's wife, the authors enlist Biblical lore to explore such topics as surrogacy, incest, and arranged marriages. They offer a clearer understanding of the intertwining relationships between sexuality and spirituality through incisive investigations of the Song of Songs, Ruth, Proverbs, Psalms, and some of the bawdier tales of the Prophets. One chapter provides a provocative new perspective on the Sabbath as a weekly revival, highlighting not only its spiritual nature, but also its marital and sexual aspects. Focusing specifically on Orthodox forms of Judaism and offering Dr. Ruth's singular interpretations, the book answers such questions as: What night of the week is best for making love? How often should couples have sex? Can traditional Jewish notions of sex and sexuality be reconciled with contemporary beliefs? What roles can and do dreams and fantasy play? In Heavenly Sex, America's favorite sex therapist takes readers on a frank and fascinating journey to the heart of Jewish sexuality as she fits twenty-first century sexual mores into an ancient-and lusty-spiritual tradition.

The Deerslayer Spiral - A Law Firm. A Philosopher. Seven Murders. (Hardcover): Jonathan Mark Bruce JD PhD The Deerslayer Spiral - A Law Firm. A Philosopher. Seven Murders. (Hardcover)
Jonathan Mark Bruce JD PhD
R1,005 Discovery Miles 10 050 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

THE DEERSLAYER SPIRAL is a sexy legal thriller with a psychological twist.

Ethan Compton is a handsome, ambitious law student with a beautiful, rich fiancee, the daughter of the senior partner of a prestigious San Francisco law firm. He has left behind a tough early life to find himself with a promising legal career that could make all his dreams come true.

Things change, however, when a young woman is shot to death in the alley behind the trendy Inner Temple Cafe. Ethan must help defend the murder suspect. Soon he becomes trapped in a murder case wherein he must enter the world of a mind-control expert who causes him to question his own sanity.

A second murder rocks the city. Then, a third. As the killings escalate, Ethan suspects his work is being monitored and sabotaged. But by whom?

Against his will, Ethan is led into a terrifying journey and must wrestle with memories from his brutal military career and his own mother s murder when he was a boy.

With a shocking climax that s impossible to anticipate, The Deerslayer Spiral is a masterful exploration of high-stakes double-dealing with the legal establishment, the justice system and the government. You have never read anything like it.

Business Partner B1 Workbook (Paperback): Robert McLarty, Jonathan Marks Business Partner B1 Workbook (Paperback)
Robert McLarty, Jonathan Marks
R782 Discovery Miles 7 820 Ships in 9 - 15 working days

The key features of the workbook are: Additional self-study practice activities (based on the structure of the Coursebook), including: vocabulary, grammar, functional language, reading, listening and writing Additional self-study pronunciation practice activities Answer key Audio scripts Workbook audio material is available in the Digital Resources.

Human Biodiversity - Genes, Race, and History (Paperback, New): Jonathan Marks Human Biodiversity - Genes, Race, and History (Paperback, New)
Jonathan Marks
R1,567 Discovery Miles 15 670 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Are humans unique? This simple question, at the very heart of the hybrid field of biological anthropology, poses one of the false of dichotomies--with a stereotypical humanist answering in the affirmative and a stereotypical scientist answering in the negative.

The "study "of human biology is different from the study of the biology of other species. In the simplest terms, people's lives and welfare may depend upon it, in a sense that they may not depend on the study of other scientific subjects. Where science is used to validate ideas--four out of five scientists preferring a brand of cigarettes or toothpaste--there is a tendency to accept the judgment as authoritative without asking the kinds of questions we might ask of other citizens' pronouncements.

In "Human Biodiversity, "Marks has attempted to distill from a centuries-long debate what has been learned and remains to be learned about the biological differences within and among human groups. His is the first such attempt by an anthropologist in years, for genetics has undermined the fundamental assumptions of racial taxonomy. The history of those assumptions from Linnaeus to the recent past--the history of other, more useful assumptions that derive from Buffon and have reemerged to account for genetic variation--are the poles of Marks's exploration.

Histories of American Physical Anthropology in the Twentieth Century (Hardcover): Michael A. Little, Kenneth A.R. Kennedy Histories of American Physical Anthropology in the Twentieth Century (Hardcover)
Michael A. Little, Kenneth A.R. Kennedy; Contributions by C. Loring Brace, Kay E. Brown, Matt Cartmill, …
R2,914 Discovery Miles 29 140 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Histories of American Physical Anthropology in the Twentieth Century chronicles the history of physical anthropology or, as it is now known, biological anthropology from its professional origins in the late 1800 up to its modern transformation in the late 1900s. In this edited volume, 13 contributors trace the development of people, ideas, traditions, and organizations that contributed to the advancement of this branch of anthropology that focuses today on human variation and human evolution. Designed for upper level undergraduate students, graduate students, and professional biological anthropologists, this book provides a brief and accessible history of the biobehavioral side of anthropology in America."

Pakistan on the Brink - Politics, Economics, and Society (Hardcover, New): Craig Baxter Pakistan on the Brink - Politics, Economics, and Society (Hardcover, New)
Craig Baxter; Contributions by Faisal Bari, Devin T Hagerty, Jonathan Mark Kenoyer, Bashir Ahmad Khan, …
R2,719 Discovery Miles 27 190 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

To keep pace with its heavier stake in world affairs, Pakistan has had to significantly reform its foreign and domestic policy. On September 11th, 2001, Pakistan's entire world picture changed irrevocably. Suddenly a strong ally of the United States, Pakistan quickly dismantled the Taliban position within its own borders and aided the United States in attacking the Taliban government in Afghanistan. In Pakistan on the Brink, historian Craig Baxter and a team of specialists explore this U.S.-Pakistani relationship with great dexterity. This collection of essays scrutinizes many aspects of Pakistan's foreign policy, including its evolving relations with the United States, India, and Afghanistan. Essential to understanding Pakistan's foreign relations is a focus on Pakistan's domestic policies. The contributing scholars deftly analyze the following domestic aspects: Pakistan's developing economy, controversial election process, education system, and local government. Pakistan on the Brink is an imperative source for scholars of South Asia, Pakistan, and political science.

Abnormal Hemoglobins in Human Populations (Hardcover): Frank B Livingstone, Jonathan Marks Abnormal Hemoglobins in Human Populations (Hardcover)
Frank B Livingstone, Jonathan Marks
R4,605 Discovery Miles 46 050 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Research on abnormal human hemoglobins (protein in blood that carries oxygen), has taught us about the inheritance, biochemistry, and distribution of these traits. This knowledge, coupled with mathematical research using computer models of population genetics, has enabled researchers to marry biological fact and genetic theory. This volume places medical understanding in an evolutionary framework. Using published data on the frequencies of abnormal hemoglobins in the world's populations, Livingston analyzes and interprets these frequencies in the light of world distribution of different forms of diseases such as malaria. He further develops the genetic theory of the evolutionary homeostasis. Livingston discusses the relation of abnormal hemoglobins to endemic malaria and, shows how natural selection pressures explain the known distribution of these traits. Where non-coinciding distributions arise, the book presents other genetic, anthropological, evolutionary, and epidemiological evidence to explain these discrepancies. This classic work remains a useful sourcebook for professors and graduate students of anthropology, genetics, epidemiology, and hematology.

Human Biodiversity - Genes, Race, and History (Hardcover): Jonathan Marks Human Biodiversity - Genes, Race, and History (Hardcover)
Jonathan Marks
R5,042 Discovery Miles 50 420 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Are humans unique? This simple question, at the very heart of the hybrid field of biological anthropology, poses one of the false of dichotomies with a stereotypical humanist answering in the affirmative and a stereotypical scientist answering in the negative. The study of human biology is different from the study of the biology of other species. In the simplest terms, people's lives and welfare may depend upon it, in a sense that they may not depend on the study of other scientific subjects. Where science is used to validate ideas four out of five scientists preferring a brand of cigarettes or toothpaste there is a tendency to accept the judgment as authoritative without asking the kinds of questions we might ask of other citizens' pronouncements. In Human Biodiversity, Marks has attempted to distill from a centuries-long debate what has been learned and remains to be learned about the biological differences within and among human groups. His is the first such attempt by an anthropologist in years, for genetics has undermined the fundamental assumptions of racial taxonomy. The history of those assumptions from Linnaeus to the recent past the history of other, more useful assumptions that derive from Buffon and have reemerged to account for genetic variation are the poles of Marks's exploration.

Abnormal Hemoglobins in Human Populations (Paperback): Frank B Livingstone, Jonathan Marks Abnormal Hemoglobins in Human Populations (Paperback)
Frank B Livingstone, Jonathan Marks
R1,745 Discovery Miles 17 450 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Research on abnormal human hemoglobins (protein in blood that carries oxygen), has taught us about the inheritance, biochemistry, and distribution of these traits. Th is knowledge, coupled with mathematical research using computer models of population genetics, has enabled researchers to marry biological fact and genetic theory.

This volume places medical understanding in an evolutionary framework. Using published data on the frequencies of abnormal hemoglobins in the world's populations, Livingston analyzes and interprets these frequencies in the light of world distribution of diff erent forms of diseases such as malaria. He further develops the genetic theory of the evolutionary homeostasis.

Livingston discusses the relation of abnormal hemoglobins to endemic malaria and, shows how natural selection pressures explain the known distribution of these traits. Where non-coinciding distributions arise, the book presents other genetic, anthropological, evolutionary, and epidemiological evidence to explain these discrepancies. This classic work remains a useful sourcebook for professors and graduate students of anthropology, genetics, epidemiology, and hematology.

Frank B. Livingstone was professor emeritus of biological anthropology at the University of Michigan. He recieved the Martin Luther King Award from the Southern Christian Leadership Conference for his groundbreaking research on sickle cell anemia and is the author of Data on the Abnormal Hemoglobin's and Glucose-Six-Phosphate Deficiency in Human Populations.

Jonathan Marks is a professor of anthropology, at the University of North Carolina, Charlotte.

English Pronunciation in Use Elementary CD-ROM for Windows and Mac (single user) (CD-ROM): Sylvie Donna, Jonathan Marks English Pronunciation in Use Elementary CD-ROM for Windows and Mac (single user) (CD-ROM)
Sylvie Donna, Jonathan Marks
R787 Discovery Miles 7 870 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The best-selling English Pronunciation in Use is a comprehensive reference and practice book suitable for self-study or classroom work. Fifty easy-to-use units cover all aspects of pronunciation, including individual sounds, word stress, connected speech and intonation. The versions with audio CDs include audio material in a range of accents, supporting each unit. An additional reference section offers a glossary of specialized terms, help with the pronunciation of numbers and geographical names, and fun exercises on phonemic symbols and minimal pairs. The version with CD-ROM provides a wide variety of additional interactive activities to reinforce the pronunciation covered in the book, as well as tests, progress checks, games and animated diagrams of the mouth showing learners how to produce individual sounds. Learners can also record themselves and compare their pronunciation with one of the many models provided.

Histories of American Physical Anthropology in the Twentieth Century (Paperback): Michael A. Little, Kenneth A.R. Kennedy Histories of American Physical Anthropology in the Twentieth Century (Paperback)
Michael A. Little, Kenneth A.R. Kennedy; Contributions by C. Loring Brace, Kay E. Brown, Matt Cartmill, …
R1,340 Discovery Miles 13 400 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Histories of American Physical Anthropology in the Twentieth Century chronicles the history of physical anthropology_or, as it is now known, biological anthropology_from its professional origins in the late 1800 up to its modern transformation in the late 1900s. In this edited volume, 13 contributors trace the development of people, ideas, traditions, and organizations that contributed to the advancement of this branch of anthropology that focuses today on human variation and human evolution. Designed for upper level undergraduate students, graduate students, and professional biological anthropologists, this book provides a brief and accessible history of the biobehavioral side of anthropology in America.

ANTIQUE MAPS OF CORNWALL AND THE ISLES OF SCILLY (Hardcover, 2nd Enhanced edition): Robert Charles Edmund Quixley ANTIQUE MAPS OF CORNWALL AND THE ISLES OF SCILLY (Hardcover, 2nd Enhanced edition)
Robert Charles Edmund Quixley; Edited by Jonathan Mark Edmund Quixley; Foreword by Jonathan Potter; Cover design or artwork by Jonathan Mark Edmund Quixley
R1,006 R938 Discovery Miles 9 380 Save R68 (7%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days
Let's Be Reasonable - A Conservative Case for Liberal Education (Hardcover): Jonathan Marks Let's Be Reasonable - A Conservative Case for Liberal Education (Hardcover)
Jonathan Marks
R752 Discovery Miles 7 520 Ships in 9 - 15 working days

A conservative college professor's compelling defense of liberal education Not so long ago, conservative intellectuals such as William F. Buckley Jr. believed universities were worth fighting for. Today, conservatives seem more inclined to burn them down. In Let's Be Reasonable, conservative political theorist and professor Jonathan Marks finds in liberal education an antidote to this despair, arguing that the true purpose of college is to encourage people to be reasonable-and revealing why the health of our democracy is at stake. Drawing on the ideas of John Locke and other thinkers, Marks presents the case for why, now more than ever, conservatives must not give up on higher education. He recognizes that professors and administrators frequently adopt the language and priorities of the left, but he explains why conservative nightmare visions of liberal persecution and indoctrination bear little resemblance to what actually goes on in college classrooms. Marks examines why advocates for liberal education struggle to offer a coherent defense of themselves against their conservative critics, and demonstrates why such a defense must rest on the cultivation of reason and of pride in being reasonable. More than just a campus battlefield guide, Let's Be Reasonable recovers what is truly liberal about liberal education-the ability to reason for oneself and with others-and shows why the liberally educated person considers reason to be more than just a tool for scoring political points.

Business Partner B1+ Coursebook Workbook and dig resources (Undefined): Iwona Dubicka, Margaret O'Keeffe, Lizzie Wright,... Business Partner B1+ Coursebook Workbook and dig resources (Undefined)
Iwona Dubicka, Margaret O'Keeffe, Lizzie Wright, Bob Dignen, Mike Hogan, …
R1,755 Discovery Miles 17 550 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The Coursebook contains: Eight units with five lessons each Eight case study business workshop lessons relating to each of the eight units A review each unit revises key language and grammar Pronunciation practice for each unit Detailed grammar reference Video and audio scripts A glossary of key business vocabulary Coursebook video and audio material is available online in the Digital Resources area of english.com/businesspartner

The Alternative Introduction to Biological Anthropology (Paperback, 2nd Revised edition): Jonathan Marks The Alternative Introduction to Biological Anthropology (Paperback, 2nd Revised edition)
Jonathan Marks
R2,145 Discovery Miles 21 450 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

In The Alternative Introduction to Biological Anthropology, Second Edition, author Jonathan Marks presents an innovative framework for thinking about the major issues in the field with fourteen original essays designed to correlate to the core chapters in standard textbooks. Each chapter draws on and complements—but does not reconstitute (except for the sake of clarity)—the major data and ideas presented in standard texts. Marks explores such topics as how we make sense of data about our origins, where our modern ideas come from, our inability to separate natural facts from cultural facts and values as we try to understand ourselves, and the social and political aspects of science as a culturally situated mental activity.

English Pronunciation in Use Elementary Book with Answers and Downloadable Audio (Paperback): Jonathan Marks English Pronunciation in Use Elementary Book with Answers and Downloadable Audio (Paperback)
Jonathan Marks
R964 R822 Discovery Miles 8 220 Save R142 (15%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Understand and be understood in English with the best-selling English Pronunciation in Use. This book, with over five hours of free downloadable audio, includes 50 units of explanations, examples, practice exercises and answers for elementary level (A2) learners of English. You will become confident with all areas of English pronunciation, including individual sounds, word stress, connected speech and intonation, and can practise with simple 'listen and repeat' activities, modelled with a single British English accent. Inside the book is a code for the free audio, along with clear instructions for downloading from the cambridge.org website. Perfect for both self-study and classroom activities.

Leading the Roman Army - Soldiers and Emperors, 31 BC   AD 235 (Paperback): Eaton, Jonathan Mark Leading the Roman Army - Soldiers and Emperors, 31 BC AD 235 (Paperback)
Eaton, Jonathan Mark
R501 R456 Discovery Miles 4 560 Save R45 (9%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

The Roman imperial army represented one of the main factors in the exercise of political control by the emperors. The effective political management of the army was essential for maintaining the safety and well-being of the empire as a whole. This book analyses the means by which emperors controlled their soldiers and sustained their allegiance from the battle of Actium in 31 BC, to the demise of the Severan dynasty in AD 235. Recent discoveries have revolutionised our understanding of the Roman army. This study provides an up to date synthesis of a range of evidence from archaeological, epigraphic, literary and numismatic sources on the relationship between the emperor and his soldiers. It demonstrates that this relationship was of an intensely personal nature. He was not only the commander-in-chief, but also their patron and benefactor, even after their discharge from military service. Yet the management of the army was more complex than this emperor-soldier relationship suggests. An effective army requires an adequate military hierarchy to impose discipline and command the troops on a daily basis. This was of particular relevance for the imperial army which was mainly dispersed along the frontiers of the empire, effectively in a series of separate armies. The emperor needed to ensure the loyalty of his officers by building mutually beneficial relationships with them. In this way, the imperial army became a complex network of interlocking ties of loyalty which protected the emperor from military subversion.

Excavations at Mohenjo Daro, Pakistan - The Pottery, with an Account of the Pottery from the 195 Excavations of Sir Mortimer... Excavations at Mohenjo Daro, Pakistan - The Pottery, with an Account of the Pottery from the 195 Excavations of Sir Mortimer Wheeler (Hardcover)
George Dales, Jonathan Mark Kenoyer
R5,511 Discovery Miles 55 110 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The pottery of Mohenjo-dara, one of the two major urban centers of the Indus Valley civilization (2500-2000 B.C.) is described and documented. The authors survey Harappan ceramic technology and style, and develop an important and unique approach to vessel form analysis and terminology. Included is Leslie Alcock's account of the pottery from the 1950 excavations by Sir Mortimer Wheeler. University Museum Monograph, 53

Heavenly Sex - Sexuality and the Jewish Tradition (Paperback): Dr Ruth K. Westheimer, Jonathan Mark Heavenly Sex - Sexuality and the Jewish Tradition (Paperback)
Dr Ruth K. Westheimer, Jonathan Mark
R630 Discovery Miles 6 300 Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Celebrated sex expert and bestselling author Dr. Ruth Westheimer bridges the gap between sex and religion in this provocative exploration of intimacy in the Jewish faith In this light-hearted, lively tour of Jewish sexuality, Dr. Ruth K. Westheimer and Jonathan Mark team up to reveal how the Jewish tradition is much more progressive than popular wisdom might lead one to believe. Applying Dr. Ruth's acclaimed brand of couples therapy to such Biblical relationships as Abraham and Sarah, and Joseph and Potiphar's wife, the authors enlist Biblical lore to explore such topics as surrogacy, incest, and arranged marriages. They offer a clearer understanding of the intertwining relationships between sexuality and spirituality through incisive investigations of the Song of Songs, Ruth, Proverbs, Psalms, and some of the bawdier tales of the Prophets. One chapter provides a provocative new perspective on the Sabbath as a weekly revival, highlighting not only its spiritual nature, but also its marital and sexual aspects. Focusing specifically on Orthodox forms of Judaism and offering Dr. Ruth's singular interpretations, the book answers such questions as: What night of the week is best for making love? How often should couples have sex? Can traditional Jewish notions of sex and sexuality be reconciled with contemporary beliefs? What roles can and do dreams and fantasy play? In Heavenly Sex, America's favorite sex therapist takes readers on a frank and fascinating journey to the heart of Jewish sexuality as she fits twenty-first century sexual mores into an ancient-and lusty-spiritual tradition.

The People of the Indus (Hardcover): Nikhil Gulati, Jonathan Mark Kenoyer The People of the Indus (Hardcover)
Nikhil Gulati, Jonathan Mark Kenoyer
R502 R464 Discovery Miles 4 640 Save R38 (8%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Who were the people of the Indus? Why didn't they build pyramids like the Egyptians? And ultimately what happened to them? Supported by extensive research from a leading Indus archaeologist, this graphic novel seeks answers to precisely these questions. It is not history in the form of a dull record of dates and events but a beautifully illustrated glimpse into the lives of the people of the Indus civilization, dating all the way back to 3200 BCE. The People of the Indus is a rare account of how one of the most unique and enigmatic civilizations of the ancient world changed the course of human history. It is sure to enthral young adults and older readers alike.

Leading the Roman Army - Soldiers and Emperors, 31 BC - 235 AD (Hardcover): Jonathan Mark  Eaton Leading the Roman Army - Soldiers and Emperors, 31 BC - 235 AD (Hardcover)
Jonathan Mark Eaton
R628 R556 Discovery Miles 5 560 Save R72 (11%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

The Roman imperial army represented one of the main factors in the exercise of political control by the emperors. The effective political management of the army was essential for maintaining the safety and well-being of the empire as a whole. This book analyses the means by which emperors controlled their soldiers and sustained their allegiance from the battle of Actium in 31 BC, to the demise of the Severan dynasty in AD 235. Recent discoveries have revolutionised our understanding of the Roman army. This study provides an up to date synthesis of a range of evidence from archaeological, epigraphic, literary and numismatic sources on the relationship between the emperor and his soldiers. It demonstrates that this relationship was of an intensely personal nature. He was not only the commander-in-chief, but also their patron and benefactor, even after their discharge from military service. Yet the management of the army was more complex than this emperor-soldier relationship suggests. An effective army requires an adequate military hierarchy to impose discipline and command the troops on a daily basis. This was of particular relevance for the imperial army which was mainly dispersed along the frontiers of the empire, effectively in a series of separate armies. The emperor needed to ensure the loyalty of his officers by building mutually beneficial relationships with them. In this way, the imperial army became a complex network of interlocking ties of loyalty which protected the emperor from military subversion.

Perfection and Disharmony in the Thought of Jean-Jacques Rousseau (Paperback): Jonathan Marks Perfection and Disharmony in the Thought of Jean-Jacques Rousseau (Paperback)
Jonathan Marks
R1,013 Discovery Miles 10 130 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

In Perfection and Disharmony in the Thought of Jean-Jacques Rousseau, Jonathan Marks offers an interpretation of the philosopher's thought and its place in the contemporary debate between liberals and communitarians. Against prevailing views, he argues that Rousseau's thought revolves around the natural perfection of a naturally disharmonious being. At the foundation of Rousseau's thought he finds a natural teleology that takes account of and seeks to harmonize conflicting ends. The Rousseau who emerges from this interpretation is a radical critic of liberalism who is nonetheless more cautious about protecting individual freedom than his milder communitarian successors. Marks elaborates on the challenge that Rousseau poses to liberals and communitarians alike by setting up a dialogue between him and Charles Taylor, one of the most distinguished ethical and political theorists at work today.

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