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Fragile Dreams

Tales of Liberalism and Power in Central Europe

By: John Abley Gould

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Fragile Dreams

Tales of Liberalism and Power in Central Europe

By: John Abley Gould

In Fragile Dreams, John A. Gould examines Central European communism, why it failed, and what has come since. Moving loosely chronologically from 1989 to the present, each chapter focuses on topics of importance to the fields of comparative politics, sociology, and feminist and gender studies. He draws heavily from his own research and experience as well as case studies of the former Czechoslovakia, Western Balkans, and Hungary—but much of the analysis has general applicability to the broader postcommunist region. Broad in its coverage, this academically rigorous book is ideal for students, travelers, and general readers. Gould writes in the first person and seamlessly blends theory with stories both from the existing literature and from 30 years of regional personal experience with family and friends. Throughout, Gould introduces key concepts, players, and events with precise definitions. Wherever possible, he emphasizes marginalized narratives, centering theory and stories that are often overlooked in standard comparative political science literature.

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University of Michigan Press

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0472129465

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Cause for Thought

An Essay in Metaphysics

By: John W. Burbidge

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Cause for Thought

An Essay in Metaphysics

By: John W. Burbidge

Does the fact that everything has a cause imply that all events are causally determined? Drawing on discussions from the history of philosophy, John Burbidge's Cause for Thought captures the diverse dynamics found in physics, chemistry, biology, animal psychology, and rational action. At each level, forms of activity emerge that cannot be reduced to the functioning of simpler, more elementary components. By exploring the logic of what happens when two causal conditions reciprocally interact, Burbidge develops a concept of complex cause in which an agent generates effects not simply because of the action of its constituent components, but also because of the way those components mutually supplement and reinforce one another. By extending this to the interaction of agents with their environment, Burbidge throws light on the structure of organisms, on the distinctive contributions of consciousness and rationality, and on the quest for a comprehensive explanation of the cosmos. Recovering the force and legitimacy of metaphysical inquiry by focusing on the concept of cause and causality, Cause for Thought offers a new way of understanding natural processes, the role of consciousness and free will, and the significance of rational explanation.

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McGill-Queen's Press - MQUP

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0773591958

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9780773591950

Fragile Dreams

Tales of Liberalism and Power in Central Europe

By: John Abley Gould

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Tales of Liberalism and Power in Central Europe

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John Gould the Bird Man

Correspondence Volume 5: 1852-1857

By: John Gould,Ann Datta,Storrs L. Olson

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John Gould the Bird Man

Correspondence Volume 5: 1852-1857

By: John Gould,Ann Datta,Storrs L. Olson

The unfortunate death of Dr. Sauer makes this the last volume to appear in this series, bringing the correspondence up to 1857.Octavo. 458 pages. Illustrated.Mansfield Centre, CT 2006$85.00

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Martino Pub

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1578983614

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