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Socialism and the Experience of Time

Idealism and the Present in Modern France

de Julian Wright ...

How do we make social democracy? Should we seize the unknown possibilities offered by the future, or does real change develop when we focus our attention on the immediate present? The modern tradition of social revolution suggested that the present is precisely the time that needs to be surpassed, but can society change without an intimate focus on today's experience of social injustice? In ... Leer más

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How do we make social democracy? Should we seize the unknown possibilities offered by the future, or does real change develop when we focus our attention on the immediate present? The modern tradition of social revolution suggested that the present is precisely the time that needs to be surpassed, but can society change without an intimate focus on today's experience of social injustice? In
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Pluralism and the Idea of the Republic in France

de Julian Wright ...

Series series History (R0)
The idea of the centralized State has played a powerful role in shaping French republicanism. But for two hundred years, many have tried to find other ways of being French and Republican. These essays challenge the traditional account, bringing together new insights from leading scholars. ... Leer más

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The idea of the centralized State has played a powerful role in shaping French republicanism. But for two hundred years, many have tried to find other ways of being French and Republican. These essays challenge the traditional account, bringing together new insights from leading scholars.
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Panegyric in Honour of Eusebia

A Tribute to Grace and Wisdom: The Art of Panegyric in Ancient Rome

de Julian ...

Traducido por Emily Wilmer Cave Wright ...

In "Panegyric in Honour of Eusebia," Julian, the Roman Emperor and philosopher, crafts a resplendent tribute that melds personal admiration with public oratory. Written in the context of a culture steeped in rhetorical tradition, this panegyric utilizes ornate language and rich imagery to exalt Eusebia, effectively reflecting the cultural layering of late antiquity. The work echoes the themes of ... Leer más

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In "Panegyric in Honour of Eusebia," Julian, the Roman Emperor and philosopher, crafts a resplendent tribute that melds personal admiration with public oratory. Written in the context of a culture steeped in rhetorical tradition, this panegyric utilizes ornate language and rich imagery to exalt Eusebia, effectively reflecting the cultural layering of late antiquity. The work echoes the themes of
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Panegyric in honour of Constantius

An Ode to Roman Leadership: The Grand Panegyric of Constantius

de Julian ...

Traducido por Emily Wilmer Cave Wright ...

In "Panegyric in Honour of Constantius," Julian the Apostate masterfully weaves a tapestry of praise and political commentary designed to elevate Emperor Constantius. Written in a vibrant, rhetorical style characteristic of late antique oratory, this work employs classical tropes and vivid imagery to illustrate not only the virtues of the emperor but also the ideals of Roman greatness. Julian'Äôs ... Leer más

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In "Panegyric in Honour of Constantius," Julian the Apostate masterfully weaves a tapestry of praise and political commentary designed to elevate Emperor Constantius. Written in a vibrant, rhetorical style characteristic of late antique oratory, this work employs classical tropes and vivid imagery to illustrate not only the virtues of the emperor but also the ideals of Roman greatness. Julian'Äôs
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To the Cynic Heracleios

Exploring cynicism, skepticism, and the pursuit of truth in ancient philosophical dialogue

de Julian ...

Traducido por Emily Wilmer Cave Wright ...

In "To the Cynic Heracleios," Julian intricately weaves a narrative that explores ancient philosophical thought through a vivid reimagining of the life of Heracleios, blending elements of allegory and dialogue reminiscent of classical works. The prose is marked by a rich tapestry of rhetorical devices and poetic imagery, engaging readers in an exploration of Cynicism and its implications on ... Leer más

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In "To the Cynic Heracleios," Julian intricately weaves a narrative that explores ancient philosophical thought through a vivid reimagining of the life of Heracleios, blending elements of allegory and dialogue reminiscent of classical works. The prose is marked by a rich tapestry of rhetorical devices and poetic imagery, engaging readers in an exploration of Cynicism and its implications on
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To the uneducated Cynics

Revisiting Ancient Wisdom: Unveiling Cynic Philosophy with Julian's Insightful Treatise

de Julian ...

Traducido por Emily Wilmer Cave Wright ...

In "To the Uneducated Cynics," Julian engages readers with a compelling exploration of contemporary societal disillusionment through a lens of philosophical inquiry and sharp wit. The text masterfully combines narrative prose with philosophical dialogues, creating a reflective medium that critiques modern society's superficial values. Drawing from classic philosophical influences and the Cynic ... Leer más

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In "To the Uneducated Cynics," Julian engages readers with a compelling exploration of contemporary societal disillusionment through a lens of philosophical inquiry and sharp wit. The text masterfully combines narrative prose with philosophical dialogues, creating a reflective medium that critiques modern society's superficial values. Drawing from classic philosophical influences and the Cynic
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Audiolibro

Sun and Flesh

What would you do for love?

de Sydney Philippe ...

Narrado por Mary Jhell, Julian Wright, Philippe Jhules ...

Completo

13 hora 34 minutos

Set in the lush tropical rainforests of Indonesia, SUN and FLESH is a powerful story of lust, love, pride, and a fight for survival—drawn from genuine historical events. This is an IMMERSIVE audiobook with realistic stereo soundscapes surrounding the characters.Melati, a young Malay girl, is wanted for a bride by the old chief of a powerful Java tribe. But her Malay tribe refuse. And so, the Java ... Leer más

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Set in the lush tropical rainforests of Indonesia, SUN and FLESH is a powerful story of lust, love, pride, and a fight for survival—drawn from genuine historical events. This is an IMMERSIVE audiobook with realistic stereo soundscapes surrounding the characters.Melati, a young Malay girl, is wanted for a bride by the old chief of a powerful Java tribe. But her Malay tribe refuse. And so, the Java
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Against the Galileans

Enriched edition. Challenging Religious Beliefs in Ancient Rome: A Philosophical Critique

de Julian, Jared Covington ...

Traducido por Wilmer Cave Wright ...

In "Against the Galileans," Julian presents a compelling philosophical and rhetorical critique of early Christian thought, particularly targeting the Galileans' views on divinity and morality. Written in the fourth century, this work exemplifies Julian's sophisticated literary style, utilizing sharp, polemical argumentation and layered allegory to dissect the ideological conflicts of his time. The ... Leer más

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In "Against the Galileans," Julian presents a compelling philosophical and rhetorical critique of early Christian thought, particularly targeting the Galileans' views on divinity and morality. Written in the fourth century, this work exemplifies Julian's sophisticated literary style, utilizing sharp, polemical argumentation and layered allegory to dissect the ideological conflicts of his time. The
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Mass Communication and American Social Thought

Key Texts, 1919-1968

de Jane Addams, Theodor Adorno, Gordon Allport, Sherwood Anderson, Raymond Bauer, Daniel Bell, Bernard Berelson, Edward Bernays, Herbert Blumer, Warren Breed, Ernest W. Burgess, Hadley Cantril, John Cheever, Charles Horton Cooley, Reuel Denny, John Dewey, George Gallup, George Gerbner, Nathan Glazer, Herta Herzog, Max Horkheimer, Donald Horton, Helen MacGill Hughes, Julian Sorrell Huxley, Harold Innis, Elihu Katz, Ernst Kris, Galdys Engel Lang, Kurt Lang, Harold Dwight Lasswell, Paul F. Lazarsfeld, Alfred McLung Lee, Elizabeth Briant Lee, Daniel Lerner, Walter Lippman, Alain Locke, Leo Lowenthal, Helen M. Lynd, Robert S. Lynd, Dwight Macdonald, Duncan MacDougald, Herbert Marcuse, Thelma McCormack, Marshall McLuhan, Rolf Meyersohn, C Wright Mills, Newton Minow, Lewis Mumford, Gunnar Myrdal, Robert E. Park, Hortense Powdermaker, Saul Rae, Stuart Rice, David Riesman, John W. Riley, James Rorty, Edward Sapir, David Sarnoff, Herbert Schiller, Wilbur Schramm, Dallas Smythe, Hans Speier, Leila A. Sussmann, Sidney Verba, Norbert Wiener, Malcolm Willey, Louis Wirth, R Richard Wohl, Charles Wright, Robert K. Merton ...

Series series Critical Media Studies: Institutions, Politics, and Culture
This anthology of hard-to-find primary documents provides a solid overview of the foundations of American media studies. Focusing on mass communication and society and how this research fits into larger patterns of social thought, this valuable collection features key texts covering the media studies traditions of the Chicago school, the effects tradition, the critical theory of the Frankfurt ... Leer más

$89.09 USD

This anthology of hard-to-find primary documents provides a solid overview of the foundations of American media studies. Focusing on mass communication and society and how this research fits into larger patterns of social thought, this valuable collection features key texts covering the media studies traditions of the Chicago school, the effects tradition, the critical theory of the Frankfurt
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Elusive Archives

Material Culture in Formation

de Julian Yates, Wendy Bellion, Julie L. McGee, Torsten Cress, Cindy Ott, Laura E. Helton, Jennifer Van Horn, Kiersten Thamm, Alexandra Ward, Alexander Lawrence Ames, Halina Adams, Rosalie Hooper, Sarah Wasserman, Spencer Wigmore, Catherine Morrissey, Michelle Everidge, Kaila T. Schedeen, Lu Ann De Cunzo, Natalie Elizabeth Wright, Oliver Scheiding, J. Ritchie Garrison, Jesse Kraft, Michael J. Emmons, Jessica Conrad, Bernard L. Herman ...

Series series Material Culture Perspectives
The essays that comprise Elusive Archives raise a common question: how do we study material culture when the objects of study are transient, evanescent, dispersed or subjective? Such things resist the taxonomic protocols that institutions, such as museums and archives, rely on to channel their acquisitions into meaningful collections. What holds these disparate things together here are the ... Leer más

$28.79 USD

The essays that comprise Elusive Archives raise a common question: how do we study material culture when the objects of study are transient, evanescent, dispersed or subjective? Such things resist the taxonomic protocols that institutions, such as museums and archives, rely on to channel their acquisitions into meaningful collections. What holds these disparate things together here are the
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Collaborating for Change

A Participatory Action Research Casebook

de Natalicia R. Tracy, Tim Sieber, Anne Phillips, Betsy Leondar-Wright, Lisa Marie Alatorre, Bilal Mafundi Ali, Jennifer Friedenbach, Chris Herring, TJ Johnston, Dilara Yarbrough, Peggy Kahn, Bill Hoynes, Jonathan Bix, Carl Wilmsen, Diane E. Bush, Victoria Breckwich Vásquez, Rich Heyman, Emily Timm, Pablo Alvarado, Chris Newman, Bliss Requa-Trautz, Nik Theodore, Teófilo L Reyes, Christina Fletes-Romo, Veronica Avila, Gretchen Purser, Kathleen Sexsmith, Fabiola Ortiz Valdez, Rebecca Fuentes, Carly Fox, David A Gadsby, Robert C Chidester, Leontina Hormel, Elliott Moffett, Julian Matthews, Lucinda Simpson, Chris Norden, Robert Elliott, Janne Underriner ...

Across the U.S. immigrants, laborers, domestic workers, low-income tenants, indigenous communities, and people experiencing homelessness are conducting research to fight for justice. Collaborating for Change: A Participatory Action Research Casebook documents the stories of a dozen community-based research projects. Academics and their partners share authorship about the importance of gathering ... Leer más

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Across the U.S. immigrants, laborers, domestic workers, low-income tenants, indigenous communities, and people experiencing homelessness are conducting research to fight for justice. Collaborating for Change: A Participatory Action Research Casebook documents the stories of a dozen community-based research projects. Academics and their partners share authorship about the importance of gathering
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Hymn to King Helios

Enriched edition. A Poetic Ode to Divine Radiance and Ancient Wisdom

de Julian, Jared Covington ...

Traducido por Emily Wilmer Cave Wright ...

"Hymn to King Helios" is a masterful exploration of the interplay between mythology and the human experience, capturing the ancient reverence for the sun god Helios while intertwining contemporary themes of hope, renewal, and introspection. Julian employs a lyrical style that echoes the grandeur of ancient hymns, yet weaves modern sensibilities into its cadences, inviting readers to reflect on ... Leer más

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"Hymn to King Helios" is a masterful exploration of the interplay between mythology and the human experience, capturing the ancient reverence for the sun god Helios while intertwining contemporary themes of hope, renewal, and introspection. Julian employs a lyrical style that echoes the grandeur of ancient hymns, yet weaves modern sensibilities into its cadences, inviting readers to reflect on
... Leer más