Uncover the chilling military history of biological warfare, where invisible infectious diseases become deadly weapons. Perfect for a gripping daily commute or a tense, deep-focus listening session, this sobering exploration traces humanity's dark obsession with weaponizing nature. Journey from crude ancient plague tactics to the sophisticated bioterrorism programs of the twentieth century.Go behind the locked doors of secret military labs in the Soviet Union, Japan, and the United...

Tavistock Press was established as a co-operative venture between the Tavistock Institute and Routledge & Kegan Paul (RKP) in the 1950s to produce a series of major contributions across the social sciences.This volume is part of a 2001 reissue of a selection of those important works which have since gone out of print, or are difficult to locate. Published by Routledge, 112 volumes in total are being brought together...

The landmark text about the inner workings of the unconscious mind—from the symbolism that unlocks the meaning of our dreams to their effect on our waking lives and artistic impulses—featuring more than a hundred updated images that break down Carl G. Jung’s revolutionary ideas“What emerges with great clarity from the book is that Jung has done immense service both to psychology as a science and to our general understanding of man in society.”—The Guard...

A comprehensive look at the inspiring, healing, and addictive powers of the Opium Poppy and its derivatives throughout history• Covers the history, risks, and benefits of opium, morphine, oxycodone, methadone, and fentanyl• Provides techniques of cultivation, extraction, and safe consumption as well as methods for overcoming addiction and staying “clean”• Profiles 11 famous users, including Thomas de Quincey, William S. Burroughs, Lou Reed, and DJ ScrewFew p...

The Encyclopedia of Deception examines lying from multiple perspectives drawn from the disciplines of social psychology, sociology, history, business, political science, cultural anthropology, moral philosophy, theology, law, family studies, evolutionary biology, philosophy, and more. From the "little white lie," to lying on a resume, to the grandiose lies of presidents, this two-volume reference explores the phenomenon of lying in a multidisciplinary context to elucidate ...

Leadership vision of peoples culture and cross-culture book is critically conceptualized and designed with the central idea of exploring, analyzing, and discussing peoples cultural differences and variations that significantly impact leadership philosophy and vision all around the globe. It aims basically to inform and guide a very wide variety of audiences in many fields of business and life activity nationwide and worldwide. National and international organizations, whether they be publi...

Tavistock Press was established as a co-operative venture between the Tavistock Institute and Routledge & Kegan Paul (RKP) in the 1950s to produce a series of major contributions across the social sciences.This volume is part of a 2001 reissue of a selection of those important works which have since gone out of print, or are difficult to locate. Published by Routledge, 112 volumes in total are being brought together...

Routledge Library Editions: The City reprints some of the most important works in urban studies published in the last century.For further information on this collection please email [email protected].

Featuring over eighty essays, Cultural Theory: The Key Thinkers is a seminal guide to the literary critics, sociologists, historians, artists, philosophers and writers who have shaped culture and society, and the way in which we view them. Ranging from Arnold to Le Corbusier, from Eco to Marx, the entries offer a lucid analysis of the work of influential figures in the study of cultural theory, making this the perfect introduction for the student and general reader alike.

Though in existence for only a few decades, video games are now firmly established in mainstream culture all around the planet. Every year new games are produced, and every year new favorites emerge. But certain characters have become so iconic that they withstand both time and the shifting interests of players. Such creations permeate other elements of popular culture—from graphic novels to film—and are known not only to dedicated gamers but to the general public as well.In 100 Gr...

The countries of China, Taiwan, Singapore, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Philippines, Indonesia, and Thailand are brought together for the first time in an integrated and systematic work outlining each country's cultural themes, cultural practices, and preferred conflict resolution mechanisms. The new "ADR" processes and centuries-old mediation and conciliation systems used in these countries are compared with the evolving mediation and ADR systems, including facilitation in North America and th...

Tavistock Press was established as a co-operative venture between the Tavistock Institute and Routledge & Kegan Paul (RKP) in the 1950s to produce a series of major contributions across the social sciences.This volume is part of a 2001 reissue of a selection of those important works which have since gone out of print, or are difficult to locate. Published by Routledge, 112 volumes in total are being brought together...