A comprehensive guide to the evolution of life during the Cambrian Period, and a story of one man's search for the world's oldest animal fossils."Told with a wry humor, the odd pop cultural/sci-fi reference, and personal anecdotes, Foster does a great job in making this an enjoyable read and bringing the Cambrian to us. An alien world is transformed before our eyes into one that is increasingly more familiar." — Quarterly Review of Biology...

This is a study of five key moments in the history of the British and Irish working class movements. John Foster applies some of the key insights of Soviet Marxist thinkers on language to the 1842 General Strike, the Councils of Action 1920, the Glasgow and Belfast General Strikes of 1919 and the 1972 UCS work-in on Clydeside.

Foster's essay explores various causes of ignorance, including poor education systems, the lack of intellectual engagement among the lower classes, and the rise of shallow, superficial cultural trends. He also addresses the dangers of religious and political leaders exploiting popular ignorance for personal or institutional gain. The essay is both a call for educational reform and a critique of the intellectual complacency that fosters societal stagnation.Throughout the work, Foster advoca...

In "An Essay on the Evils of Popular Ignorance," John Foster presents a compelling examination of the societal ramifications of widespread ignorance, articulating a call for intellectual engagement and enlightenment. Employing a blend of persuasive rhetoric and poignant philosophical insights, Foster critiques the complacency often found within the populace, revealing how ignorance can lead to moral decay and hinder progress. The literary style reflects the early 19th-century Enlightenment...

Writing Skills for Public Relations is filled with helpful pointers and useful examples for public relations practitioners at all levels who need to make the best use of written communication. Covering both style and presentation, it addresses the dos and don'ts of English grammar, including jargon and clichés, as well as important legal considerations. Along with guidance on editing, policing house style, writing for the press, public speaking, pronunciation and ...

The election of Barack Obama as president led some to suggest that not only has US society made significant strides toward racial equality, but it has moved beyond race or become “post-racial.” In fact, studies have exposed numerous contradictions between the ways white Americans answer questions on surveys and how they respond to similar questions during in-depth interviews. How do we make sense of these contradictions? In White Race Discourse: Preserving Racial Privilege in a Post-Racial...

An Essay on the Evils of Popular Ignorance by the English essayist,John Foster.His work,An Essay on the Evils of Popular Ignorance is the book which he urged the necessity of a national system of education.

In the world of "secret societies", The Global Information Network (GIN) was a paragon of success for the first few years of its existence, dedicated to intellectual and social development. Members were instructed to help other members first and the group grew exponentially on an international basis. Inquisitive individuals were given the opportunity to be introduced to and network with brilliant minds from all over the globe. What members didn't realize was that Club finances were being e...

Europe's future is darkening. The far right is on the ascent, while the centre left clings to neoliberalism. In his first essay collection, John Foster plumbs the depths of the crisis and what it portends for the post-Cold War order. Moving back and forth between the European Union's most prominent member states – France, Germany, and Italy – and Ireland, Spain and the United Kingdom, War By Any Other Name's geographic breadth is stunning. From ideology to economics and local to EU-level a...

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First published in 1972, Discovery Learning in the Primary School explores what is recognized as the fundamental process in primary school education, discovery learning. The author discusses and analyzes informal learning situations, examines the educational principles involved and assesses the success of the methods and techniques used. Mr Foster’s discussion deals with discovery learning by children as individuals, in small groups, in classes, and in very large groups. Using cas...

Despite their fame and reputation, dinosaurs represent only half the story of the Mesozoic Era. In Beast Companions: The Unsung Animals of the Dinosaurs' World, paleontologist John Foster explores the often-overlooked animals that coexisted with them. These ancient species, often equally remarkable as their dinosaur neighbors, can provide valuable insights into the biotic history of our planet. In some cases, these animals reveal just as much, if not more, about the extinct ecosys...