126 results for "Science"

On the democratic idea in America

Kristol, Irving
No markings. Binding is tight, covers and spine fully intact. Edges foxed and browned. Previous owner's inscription, lavish, in ink. Very clean, crisp, and tight copy. Covers show wear. Not Ex-Library. All books offered from DSB are stocked at our store in Fayetteville, AR. Save on shipping by ordering multiple titles. 149pp. Hardcover Very Good Condition Size: 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" English Text
Harper and Row 1972 149 pages

The Contempt of Freedom: The Russian Experiment and After

Polanyi, Michael
Michael Polanyi's The Contempt of Freedom quite plausibly helped to steel Friedrich Hayek to write The Road to Serfdom. In a 1941 review of Polanyi's book, Hayek wrote: The four essays [of the present book] were...written during the five years between 1935 and I940 when the ideas of liberty "were left almost uncultivated" and "the progressive minds were so fascinated by the prospects of the revolution in Russia that they had little interest left for the fate of the traditional liberties." [Polanyi's] analysis...in the essay on the "Rights and Duties of Science " is perhaps the most illuminating discussion yet attempted of the psychological propensities which so frequently turn the man of science into an ardent advocate of central planning, and of the inconsistencies which this attitude involves. While Professor Polanyi has no doubt that "the major force behind this attitude is the passionate desire to put science into the consciously organised service of human welfare", he is convinced that a consistent policy of "organising" all scientific research..."would actually stop the development of science altogether". Discover here an early work of the man who coined the term "spontaneous order" and wrote Science, Faith and Society (1946), The Logic of Liberty (1951), Personal Knowledge (1958), The Study of Man (1959), and The Tacit Dimension (1959).
Fraser Institute 2026-06-16 132 pages

Political Reconstruction

Karl Loewenstein
Political Reconstruction is a book written by Karl Loewenstein that delves into the process of rebuilding political institutions after a major crisis or conflict. Loewenstein discusses the challenges and opportunities that arise during this process, and provides a comprehensive analysis of the various factors that contribute to successful political reconstruction. The book also explores the role of law, democracy, and civil society in the reconstruction process, and highlights the importance of international cooperation and support. Drawing on case studies from around the world, Political Reconstruction offers valuable insights and recommendations for policymakers, scholars, and anyone interested in the field of political science. Overall, this book is a must-read for anyone seeking to understand the complexities of political reconstruction and the challenges of building a stable and democratic society in the aftermath of conflict.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
Literary Licensing, LLC 2013-08 510 pages

Essays on Marx's Theory of Value: Conceived as a Variorum Edition (Historical Materialism)

Rubin, Isaak Illich
A new English translation of Isaak Illich Rubin’s classic Essays on Marx’s Theory of Value. First published in the Soviet Union in 1923, Rubin’s book sparked a fierce value controversy with contemporary Soviet economists during the late 1920s. As such, the present translation is conceived as a variorum edition, including all the essential supplementary materials related to this foundational work in Marx’s value theory, published here in English for the first time. In addition to Rubin’s main work, this edition includes his four most important related publications, as well as ten debate articles written and published by his contemporary proponents and opponents.
Haymarket Books 2026-03-17 991 pages

The Prophet Armed: Trotsky 1879-1921

Deutscher, Isaac
Few political figures of the twentieth century have aroused as much controversy as the Russian revolutionary Leon Trotsky. Trotsky’s extraordinary life and extensive writings have left an indelible mark on revolutionary conscience; and yet there was at one time a danger that his name would disappear altogether from history. Isaac Deutscher’s magisterial three-volume biography was the first major publication to counter the powerful Stalinist propaganda machine, and in this definitive work Trotsky emerges in his real stature, as the most heroic, and ultimately tragic, character of the Russian revolution. This first volume of the trilogy, originally published in 1954, traces Trotsky’s political development: his early activities, the formation and crystallization of his distinctive and motivating idea—the permanent revolution— his long feud and final reconciliation with Lenin and Bolshevism, and his role in the October insurrection of 1917. The volume ends in the year 1921, when Trotsky, then at the climax of his power, unwittingly sowed the seeds of his own defeat.
Verso 2026-05-19 512 pages

Concilium 193 The Church and Christian Democracy

Baum, Gregory
John Paul's visit to the synagogue / Gregory Baum -- The Church and Christian democracy / Gregory Baum, John Coleman -- The origins of Christian democratic parties in Germany, Italy and France after 1943-45 / Karl-Egon Lönne -- Political organisation of Christians in Latin America / Pablo Richard -- The Church and Christian democracy / Franz Horner -- The Vatican of Pius XII and the Catholic party / Andrea Riccardi -- Reflections from Germany / Walter Dirks -- The case of Italy / Daniele Menozzi -- The case of France / René Rémond -- Case study, Chile / Michael Fleet -- International Christian democracy (Opus Dei) / Peter Hertel -- Christian democracy and the liberating option for the oppressed in Latin American Catholicism / Otto Maduro.
SCM Press 1987-10-01 144 pages

Marxism and totality: the adventures of a concept from Lukács to Habermas

Jay, Martin
Totality has been an abiding concern from the first generation of Western Marxists, most notably Lukács, Korsch, Gramsci, and Bloch, through the second, exemplified by the Frankfurt School, Lefebvre, Goldmann, Sartre, Merleau-Ponty, and Della Volpe, up to the most recent, typified by Althusser, Colletti, and Habermas. Yet no consensus has been reached concerning the term's multiple meanings—expressive, decentered, longitudinal, latitudinal, normative—or its implications for other theoretical and practical matters. By closely following the adventures of this troublesome but central concept, Marxism & Totality offers an unconventional account of the history of Western Marxism.
University of California Press 1984 576 pages

Karl Marx's theory of revolution. Vol. 2. The politics of social classes

Draper, Hal
This is the second installment of Hal Draper’s incomparable treatment of Marx’s political theory, policy, and practice. In forceful and readable language, Draper ranges through the development of the thought of Marx and Engels on the role of classes in society. This series, Karl Marx’s Theory of Revolution, represents an exhaustive and definitive treatment of Marx’s political theory, policy, and practice. Marx and Engels paid continuing attention to a host of problems of revolution, in addition to constructing their “grand theory.” All these political and social analyses are brought together in these volumes, as the author draws not only on the original writings of Marx and Engels but also on the sources that they used in formulating their ideas and the many commentaries on their published work. Draper’s series is a massive and immensely valuable scholarly undertaking. The bibliography alone will stand as a rich resource for years to come. Yet despite the scholarly treatment, the writing is direct, forceful, and unpedantic throughout, and will appeal to the beginning student as much as the advanced reader.
Monthly Review Press 1978-01-01 768 pages

Karl Marx's theory of revolution. Vol 4. Critique of other socialisms

Draper, Hal
Much of Karl Marx's most important work came out of his critique of other thinkers, including many socialists who differed significantly in their conceptions of socialism. The fourth volume in Hal Draper's series looks at these critiques to illuminate what Marx's socialism was, as well as what it was not. Some of these debates are well-known elements in Marx's work, such as his writings on the anarchists Proudhon and Bakunin. Others are less familiar, such as the writings on "Bismarckian socialism" and "Boulangism," but promise to become better known and understood with Draper's exposition. He also discusses the more general ideological tendencies of "utopian" and "sentimental" socialisms, which took various forms and were ingredients in many different socialist movements.
Monthly Review Press 1990-01-01 373 pages

Liberalism And The Challenge Of Fascism

J., Salwyn Schapiro
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Nabu Press 2011-08-30 448 pages

The Admiral's Log: God, Man, Rights, Government

Moreell, Ben
The Admiral's Log: God, Man, Rights, Government is a book written by Ben Moreell that explores the relationship between these four concepts. Moreell, a former admiral in the US Navy and founder of the American Liberty League, argues that the foundation of human rights is the belief in God, and that government's role is to protect these rights. He also asserts that the government should be limited in its power and that individual freedom is essential for a prosperous society. The book is a collection of essays and speeches that Moreell gave throughout his career, including his thoughts on the Cold War, communism, and the role of the military in society. The Admiral's Log is a thought-provoking read that challenges readers to consider the role of government and the importance of individual rights in a free society.A Compilation Of Speeches.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
Literary Licensing, LLC 2011-08-26 188 pages