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Distinguished political philosopher Seyla Benhabib argues that since the UN Declaration of Human Rights in 1948, we have entered a phase of global civil society which is governed by cosmopolitan norms of universal justice--norms which are difficult for some to accept as legitimate since they are sometimes in conflict with democratic ideals. The...

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A Vision of a Continental FutureIn its first seven years, the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) tripled trade and quintupled foreign investment among the U.S., Mexico, and Canada, increasing its share of the world economy. In 2001, however, North America peaked. Since then, trade has slowed among the three, manufacturing has shrunk, and...

This book investigates the historical context, meaning, and expression of early Quaker pacifism in England and its colonies. Weddle focuses primarily on one historical moment - King Philip's War, which confronted the New England Quakers with the practical need to define the parameters of their peace testimony. Weddle has uncovered records of many...

At the heart of the current panic is the "e;shadow banking system,"e; the nexus of financial markets and instruments unknown to most people. It is a real banking system, providing a way for institutional investors and firms to deposit money. But it was vulnerable to a banking panic. This system, which insider Gary Gorton attempts to unfurl...

Style, Structure, PerformanceJ.S. Bach's sonatas and partitas for solo violin have been central to the violin        repertoire since the mid-18th century. This engaging introduction to these works is        the first comprehensive exploration of their place within Bach's music, focusing on        their structural and stylistic features as they...