This collection of original essays by the nation's leading political theorists examines the origins of modernity and considers the question of tolerance as a product of early modern religious skepticism. Rather than approaching the problem through a purely historical lens, the authors actively demonstrate the significance of these issues to contemporary debates in political philosophy and public policy. The contributors to Early Modern Skepticism raise and address questions of the utmost significance: Is religious faith necessary for ethical behavior? Is skepticism a fruitful ground from...

This book will help school administrators understand and more effectively deal with the ethical compromises that arise as a result of the complex organizational and interpersonal demands of their leadership roles.

The case studies in this book pinpoint and describe an array of ethically complex issues that teacher P-12 teachers deal with on a daily basis in their classrooms. Ethics in the Classroom presents these issues through the concepts of historicallly validated approaches to ethical decision-making.

The case studies in this book pinpoint and describe an array of ethically complex issues that teacher P-12 teachers deal with on a daily basis in their classrooms. Ethics in the Classroom presents these issues through the concepts of historicallly validated approaches to ethical decision-making.

It is a well known fact that our population of persons aged 65 and over are growing at a faster rate than any other demographic. Older adults are now living longer more complex lives than previous generations. Recent census data confirms the emergence of a growing, more visible older Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgendered (GLBT) community. In spite of the diversity that now exists in older GLBT communities, very little is known about their contemporary experiences and healthcare needs. What is needed is a more inclusive understanding of older GLBT family and community life. As a result,...