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Social Justice and the Modern Athlete
Social Justice and the Modern Athlete: Exploring the Role of Athlete Activism in Social Change is an edited volume that identifies and discusses athletes who have been at the …
Perspectives on Ayn Rand's Contributions to Economic and Business Thought
Ayn Rand wrote and lectured on economic concepts and topics. This volume addresses the economic and business aspects of her writings. The authors of this anthology are from a …
The Idea of the American University
As John Henry Newman reflected on 'The Idea of a University' more than a century and a half ago, Bradley C. S. Watson brings together some of the nation's most eminent thinkers on …
What Do We Expect from Our Government?
Much has changed in US politics since the historic 2008 election. While the press covers the actions and agendas of the new administration, other impacts of this political shift …
Augustine and Philosophy
Augustine of Hippo was a philosopher as well as theologian, bishop and saint. He aimed to practice philosophy not simply as an academic discipline but as a love for divine wisdom …
The Spirit of Montesquieu’s Persian Letters
This book’s primary purpose is to commemorate the 300th anniversary of Montesquieu’s Persian Letters, a seminal book in classical liberal thought. Persian Letters is a delightfully …
Energy Security and Environmental Sustainability in the Western Hemisphere
In light of the rapid fluctuations in oil prices and subsequent impact on the stability and economic perspectives of energy producing and energy importing states in the Western …
Understanding Esports
Understanding Esports: An Introduction to the Global Phenomenon places professional Esports, a rapidly growing industry, in both the cultural and athletic landscape. This book …
William James, Moral Philosophy, and the Ethical Life
Virtue theory, natural law, deontology, utilitarianism, existentialism: these are the basic moral theories taught in “Ethics,” “History of Philosophy,” and “Introduction to …
Latina/o Discourse in Vernacular Spaces
Taking up the charge to study discourses of marginalized groups, while simultaneously extending scholarship about Latina/os in the field of Communication, Latina/o Discourse in …
Pragmatist and American Philosophical Perspectives on Resilience
The essays in Pragmatist and American Philosophical Perspectives on Resilience offer a survey of the ways that “resilience” is becoming a key concept for understanding our world, …