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In doing so, Tocqueville made a number of prescient observations about American life whether it be the contrast between equality and liberty or Americans belief that they all belong to the middle class that remain as relevant today as when they were first written. While Tocqueville is often praised by both conservatives and liberals, either for his distrust of big government and fondness for decentralized power or for his concern with association and community, both tend to overlook his contempt for the coarse appearance of the individual members of Congress as well as his enthusiasm for...

The Making of Modern Liberalism is a deep and wide-ranging exploration of the origins and nature of liberalism from the Enlightenment through its triumphs and setbacks in the twentieth century and beyond. The book is the fruit of the more than four decades during which Alan Ryan, one of the world's leading political thinkers, reflected on the past of the liberal tradition--and worried about its future.

This is essential reading for anyone interested in political theory or the history of liberalism.

In doing so, Tocqueville made a number of prescient observations about American life whether it be the contrast between equality and liberty or Americans belief that they all belong to the middle class that remain as relevant today as when they were first written. While Tocqueville is often praised by both conservatives and liberals, either for his distrust of big government and fondness for decentralized power or for his concern with association and community, both tend to overlook his contempt for the coarse appearance of the individual members of Congress as well as his enthusiasm for...

The Bible, since its first publication circa 1451-1455, remains the best-selling book of all time at over six-billion books sold worldwide. Its mandate-to teach us what is true, to make us realize what is wrong in our lives, to straighten us out and help us do what is right, and to fully equip us to do good to everyone (2 Timothy 3:15-17 TLB)-is alive and well. The Bible remains popular because it provides answers to many of life's most pressing questions-including queries related to leadership, faith, service, work, and social justice. Drawing inspiration from the sacred Scriptures,...

The Bible, since its first publication circa 1451-1455, remains the best-selling book of all time at over six-billion books sold worldwide. Its mandate-to teach us what is true, to make us realize what is wrong in our lives, to straighten us out and help us do what is right, and to fully equip us to do good to everyone (2 Timothy 3:15-17 TLB)-is alive and well. The Bible remains popular because it provides answers to many of life's most pressing questions-including queries related to leadership, faith, service, work, and social justice. Drawing inspiration from the sacred Scriptures,...

The Making of Modern Liberalism is a deep and wide-ranging exploration of the origins and nature of liberalism from the Enlightenment through its triumphs and setbacks in the twentieth century and beyond. The book is the fruit of the more than four decades during which Alan Ryan, one of the world's leading political thinkers, reflected on the past of the liberal tradition--and worried about its future.

This is essential reading for anyone interested in political theory or the history of liberalism.

The field of physical anthropology deals with issues that everyone thinks about and cares about: our origins, our evolutionary history, and why we look and act the way we do. The field has benefited greatly by increased attention from the media, from popular books, and from several television series. There is a multitude of topics considered by physical anthropologists, including human and primate origins, primate societies, growth and development, genetics, forensic science, and nutrition. Most physical anthropology graduate students have traditionally aspired to research and/or teaching...