Oxford University Press

This is a charming and insightful contribution to an understanding of the "e;Science        Wars"e; between postmodernist humanism and science, driving toward a resolution of the        mutual misunderstanding that has driven the controversy. It traces the root of        postmodern theory to a debate on the foundations of mathematics early...

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The revised edition of this highly successful text provides a clear and accessible introduction to some of the most important questions of political philosophy. Organized around major issues, Wolff provides the structure that beginners need, while also introducing some distinctive ideas of his own....

A comprehensive resource containing an entertaining selection of problems in mathematics. Including numerous exercises, illustrations, hints, and solutions, it is aimed at students of mathematics looking for an introduction to problem solving in mathematics, as well as Mathematical Olympiad competitors and other recreational mathematicians....

In this wide-ranging and powerful book, Castells analyses the transformation of the global media industry by the revolution in communication technologies. He argues that a new communication system, mass self-communication, has emerged, and power relationships have been profoundly modified by the emergence of this new communication environment....

The Triumphs and Failures of Israeli CounterterrorismIn the sixty-plus years of the Jewish state&'s existence, Israeli governments have exhausted almost every option in defending their country against terror attacks. Israel has survived and even thrived--but both its citizens and its Arab neighbors have paid dearly.   In A High Price , Daniel Byman...