Социология
5875 кн.
Celtic Mythology is a study on ancient folk tales and legends of old Ireland, Wales and other Celtic regions, which remained a precious legacy to their illustrative history. The book deals with different aspects of folklore and mythology: myths of the creation, tales of gods and their position and behavior, the mythical creatures and animals, folk tales of the divine land and many more. Well grounded in history and sociology, the author relates these folk tales, legends and myths of Gaelic,...
| Автор | John Arnott MacCulloch |
The Legends of the Jews is a chronological compilation of aggadah from hundreds of biblical legends in Mishnah, Talmud and Midrash. The compilation is synthesized by Louis Ginzberg, a Rabbi and a Talmudist. The narrative is divided into four main volumes, Volume I covering the period from the Creation to Jacob; Volume II covering the period from Joseph to the Exodus; Volume III covering the period from the Exodus to the death of Moses; and Volume IV covering the period from Joshua to Esther.
| Автор | Louis Ginzberg Ginzberg |
"Celtic Mythology" is a study on ancient folk tales and legends of old Ireland, Wales and other Celtic regions, which remained a precious legacy to their illustrative history. The book deals with different aspects of folklore and mythology: myths of the creation, tales of gods and their position and behavior, the mythical creatures and animals, folk tales of the divine land and many more. Well grounded in history and sociology, the author relates these folk tales, legends and myths of...
| Автор | John Arnott MacCulloch |
This edition presents a thorough and comprehensive study on the folklore and legends of the native inhabitants of Central and South America. The materials for the study of native traditions are striking and various, from the usual demoniac beliefs and animistic credulities, to elaborate formations such as the Aztec and Maya pantheons, or the enigmatic Peruvian dogma. The study also explores the mythology of Caribbean people, as well as the legends from Amazon, Brazil, and the tales from the far...
| Автор | Hartley Burr Alexander |
En este libro se recopilan los trabajos periodísticos que han sido premiados —como finalistas y ganadores— con el Premio Periodismo de Excelencia que organiza anualmente desde el año 2003 la Escuela de Periodismo de la UAH. Cada libro contempla textos de distintos géneros —columnas, reportajes, entrevistas, perfiles y crónicas— publicados en los medios escritos nacionales. Los trabajos son seleccionados por un jurado conformado por destacados periodistas y académicos que eligen las mejores...
| Автор | Varios autores |
"Proofs of a Conspiracy against all the Religions and Governments of Europe, carried on in the Secret Meetings of Free-Masons, Illuminati and Reading Societies, etc., collected from good authorities" is a book by John Robison alleging clandestine intrigue by the Illuminati and Freemasons. The secret agent monk, Alexander Horn provided much of the material for Robison's allegations. Robison goes through great detail about Adam Weisshaupt, founder of the Order of the Illuminati, and his...
| Автор | John Robison Elder |
"The Nine Days" by Arthur James Cook. Published by Good Press. Good Press publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known classics & literary fiction and non-fiction to forgotten−or yet undiscovered gems−of world literature, we issue the books that need to be read. Each Good Press edition has been meticulously edited and formatted to boost readability for all e-readers and devices. Our goal is to produce eBooks that are user-friendly and accessible to...
| Автор | Arthur James Cook |
"La política neoliberal puede juzgarse hoy por los resultados conocidos por todos, a pesar de las falsificaciones basadas en manipulaciones estadísticas que quieren convencernos de que Estados Unidos o Gran Bretaña llegaron al pleno empleo: se alcanzó el desempleo en masa; apareció la precariedad y sobre todo la inseguridad permanente de una parte cada vez mayor de los ciudadanos, aun en las capas medias; se produjo una desmoralización profunda, ligada al derrumbe de las solidaridades...
| Автор | Pierre Bourdieu |
"The Necessity and Progress of Civil Service Reform" by Carl Schurz. Published by Good Press. Good Press publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known classics & literary fiction and non-fiction to forgotten−or yet undiscovered gems−of world literature, we issue the books that need to be read. Each Good Press edition has been meticulously edited and formatted to boost readability for all e-readers and devices. Our goal is to produce eBooks that are...
| Автор | Schurz Carl |
"For the Republic of Washington and Lincoln" by Carl Schurz. Published by Good Press. Good Press publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known classics & literary fiction and non-fiction to forgotten−or yet undiscovered gems−of world literature, we issue the books that need to be read. Each Good Press edition has been meticulously edited and formatted to boost readability for all e-readers and devices. Our goal is to produce eBooks that are user-friendly...
| Автор | Schurz Carl |
This eBook edition of «The Life of Lucy Stone» has been formatted to the highest digital standards and adjusted for readability on all devices. Lucy Stone was a prominent U.S. orator, abolitionist, suffragist, and a vocal advocate and organizer promoting rights for women. In 1847, Stone became the first woman from Massachusetts to earn a college degree. She spoke out for women's rights and against slavery at a time when women were discouraged and prevented from public speaking. Stone was...
| Автор | Alice Stone Blackwell |
"The State of the Country" by Carl Schurz. Published by Good Press. Good Press publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known classics & literary fiction and non-fiction to forgotten−or yet undiscovered gems−of world literature, we issue the books that need to be read. Each Good Press edition has been meticulously edited and formatted to boost readability for all e-readers and devices. Our goal is to produce eBooks that are user-friendly and accessible to...
| Автор | Schurz Carl |
"Si lográbamos comprender el mecanismo y los resortes de la mentalidad colectiva, ¿acaso no podríamos controlar a las masas y movilizarlas a voluntad sin que ellas se dieran cuenta? La manipulación consciente, inteligente, de las opiniones y los hábitos organizados de las masas juega un rol crucial en una sociedad democrática. Quienes manipulan ese mecanismo social imperceptible forman un gobierno invisible que realmente dirige el país." Edward Bernays Edward L. Bernays es doble sobrino...
| Автор | Edward Bernays |