Alexander Bakshy (1885-1949) was the first movie critic for the Nation (1927-33) as well as one of America's first full-time professional film critics. He was known during his lifetime for his prescience as he stood up for the future of sound cinema in 1929. Bakshy was thus one of the more progressive cultural critics of the years between the world wars, one who did his part in easing the movies toward acceptance as an art form. He was also an innovative theorist (again, one of America's f...

This collection features four peer-reviewed literature reviews on soil erosion in agriculture.The first chapter identifies different types of soil degradation, focussing primarily on soil erosion by water. The chapter explores the impact of soil erosion processes on soil properties that relate directly to crop growth, including soil depth, water-holding capacity, carbon content and nutrient reserves.The second chapter reviews advances in techniques used to ...

War, Progress, and the End of History by Vladimir Sergeyevich Solovyov is a profound philosophical work that explores the moral, spiritual, and political dimensions of human history, offering a compelling reflection on war, progress, and humanity's ultimate destiny. Written by one of Russia's most influential philosophers, Solovyov's work combines theology, ethics, and social criticism, raising questions about the meaning of history and the future of civilization.Solovyov critically...

"Is evil only a natural defect, an imperfection disappearing by itself with the growth of good, or is it a real power, ruling our world by means of temptations, so that, to fight it successfully, assistance must be found in another sphere of being? This vital question can be fully examined and solved only in a complete system of metaphysics." -- Vladimir Solovyov (preface)In this prophetic, millennial w...