Beim derzeitigen Streit um die gesellschaftliche und politische Ordnung, die wir haben und die wir wollen, spielt Autorität eine zentrale Rolle: Während die Autorität von Wissenschaft, Eliten und Experten enorm unter Beschuss steht, gibt es starke populistisch-konservative Bestrebungen, traditionelle autoritäre Strukturen zurückzugewinnen oder neu zu errichten. Mag sich die Moderne also die Abschaffung der alten Autoritäten auf die Fahnen geschrieben haben: Sie kehren wieder. Offenkundig h...

Cool is a word of American English that has been integrated into the vocabulary of numerous languages around the globe. Today it is a term most often used in advertising trendy commodities, or, more generally, in promoting urban lifestyles in our postmodern age. But what is the history of the term “cool?" When has coolness come to be associated with certain modes of contemporary self-fashioning? On what grounds do certain nations claim a privilege to be recognized as “cool?" These are some...

A collection of the country's most respected historians, philosophers, and theologians examines the role of religion in the founding of the United States. This collection of never before published essays, originally delivered at the Library of Congress, presents the most original and recent scholarship on a topic that still generates considerable controversy. Anyone interested in colonial history, religion and politics, and the relationship between church and state will benefit by reading ...

Caring for an elderly family member is both rewarding and exhausting. These 101 true stories offer advice, encouragement, and humor to support anyone navigating dementia care and eldercare.Being a caregiver can be overwhelming—but you are not alone. Chicken Soup for the Soul: Care for the Caregiver shares 101 real-life stories from people who understand the challenges of dementia care and eldercare. From practical advice to moments of laughter and hope, th...

Über «Star Wars» lässt sich wunderbar philosophieren: Hat Luke Skywalker einen Ödipuskomplex? Ist der Jedi-Orden eine postmoderne Religion? War Heidegger ein Sith-Lord? Und wie um alles in der Welt kann man Wookies verstehen? Dieses Buch versammelt philosophische, kulturhistorische und politische Analysen: von der durchkomponierten Mythologie der ersten drei Filme bis zu den archetypischen Familienkonstellationen der Skywalkers; von der rätselhaften «Force» bis zum ambivalenten Umgang mit ...

Since 1985, scientists have been documenting a hypoxic zone in the Gulf of Mexico each year. The hypoxic zone, an area of low dissolved oxygen that cannot s- port marine life, generally manifests itself in the spring. Since marine species either die or ee the hypoxic zone, the spread of hypoxia reduces the available habitat for marine species, which are important for the ecosystem as well as commercial and recreational shing in the Gulf. Since 2001, the hypoxic zone has averaged 2 1 16,500...