The theological and philosophical bases of the beliefs are clearly presented with their history, development, expression and everyday practice. It is written by international specialists in a scholarly but non-technical style.
The theological and philosophical bases of the beliefs are clearly presented with their history, development, expression and everyday practice. It is ...
This volume in the World's Religions series examines the primitive (traditional) non-mainstream religion and also 20th-century sects such as the Moonies and Scientology. It also looks at the nature of religion, the philosophical issues and their bearing on the study of religions.
This volume in the World's Religions series examines the primitive (traditional) non-mainstream religion and also 20th-century sects such as the Mooni...
The theme of British economic decline is inescapable in contemporary debates about Britain's economic performance and sense of national identity. Understanding Decline is a serious contribution to an important argument, approached in a way that is accessible not only to specialist academics but to students of economics, history and politics. The volume includes case studies through which the reality of decline can be explored, while differing perceptions of decline are examined in a number of essays dealing with ideas and policy issues.
The theme of British economic decline is inescapable in contemporary debates about Britain's economic performance and sense of national identity. Unde...
On September 11, 2001, AT&T's traffic was 40 percent greater than its previous busiest day. Wireless calls were made from the besieged airplanes and buildings, with the human voice having a calming influence. E-mail was used to overcome distance and time zones. And storytelling played an important role both in conveying information and in coping with the disaster. Building on such events and lessons, Crisis Communications features an international cast of top contributors exploring emergency communications during crisis. Together, they evaluate the use, performance, and effects of traditional...
On September 11, 2001, AT&T's traffic was 40 percent greater than its previous busiest day. Wireless calls were made from the besieged airplanes and b...
The volume includes twenty-five research papers presented as gifts to John L. Bell to celebrate his 60th birthday by colleagues, former students, friends and admirers. Like Bell's own work, the contributions cross boundaries into several inter-related fields. The contributions are new work by highly respected figures, several of whom are among the key figures in their fields. Some examples: in foundations of maths and logic (William Lawvere, Peter Aczel, Graham Priest, Giovanni Sambin); analytical philosophy (Michael Dummett, William Demopoulos), philosophy of science (Michael Redhead, Frank...
The volume includes twenty-five research papers presented as gifts to John L. Bell to celebrate his 60th birthday by colleagues, former students, frie...
Does neuroscience prove that all religious experience is just in the mind? Peter Clarke, a member of the advisory board of the Faraday Institute and a neuroscientist, examines what it means to be human. Many believe that the findings of neuroscience refute religious belief, and that religious experiences are simply the products of abnormal brain events. But does the evidence back up such claims? In this comprehensive study, Clarke looks at how the brain works, addressing such areas as the nature of free will, near death experiences, and the idea of a soul. He examines the ideas of leading...
Does neuroscience prove that all religious experience is just in the mind? Peter Clarke, a member of the advisory board of the Faraday Institute and a...
Countless hospitality properties experience ongoing deficiencies, which lead to either guest dissatisfaction, financial shortcomings, or both. With this management guide, business owners can subscribe to approaches and easily address urgent and critical concerns that affect all facets of their operation. Guests suffer as properties do not exceed guest expectations, while owners pull the hair out attempting to attain positive operational and financial results. Over the years, author Peter Clarke has taken notice of the things that work and has expanded on them to provide an overall approach in...
Countless hospitality properties experience ongoing deficiencies, which lead to either guest dissatisfaction, financial shortcomings, or both. With th...
