William Steven: 86 books

Book cover of In Search of Humanity

In Search of Humanity

Essays in Honor of Clifford Orwin

by Timothy W. Burns, Paul A. Cantor, Brent Edwin Cusher
Language: English
Release Date: March 18, 2015

This collection of essays, offered in honor of the distinguished career of prominent political philosophy professor Clifford Orwin, provides a wide context in which to consider the rise of “humanity” as one of the chief modern virtues. A relative of—and also a replacement for—formerly more...
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Global Multiculturalism

Comparative Perspectives on Ethnicity, Race, and Nation

by Grant H. Cornwell, Eve Walsh Stoddard, Henley Adams
Language: English
Release Date: December 26, 2000

Global Multiculturalism offers a rich collection of case studies on ethnic, racial, and cultural diversity drawn from thirteen countries_each unique in the way it understands, negotiates, and represents its diversity. A multi-disciplinary group of authors shows how, in different nations, identity...
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Don Quixote

The Re-accentuation of the World’s Greatest Literary Hero

by Eduardo Urbina, Bruce R. Burningham, Emilio Martínez Mata
Language: English
Release Date: November 6, 2017

This book is a unique scholarly attempt to examine Don Quixote from multiple angles to see how the re-accentuation of the world’s greatest literary hero takes place in film, theatre, and literature. To accomplish this task, eighteen scholars from the USA, Canada, Spain, and Great Britain have come...
Book cover of Jouth Anthology: the Fantastic Flying Saucer Stories
by Eddie D. Moore, Patrick S. Baker, Steven Spellman
Language: English
Release Date: December 31, 2016

Lights in the sky. Strange visitors. Clashes between the FBI and a mysterious group of men clad in black. For as far back as history goes, there has been one unanswered question that just won’t seem to go away: What are those unidentifiable flying objects in the sky? And furthermore, who...
Book cover of The Who and Philosophy
by Scott Calef, Dan Dinello, Don Fallis
Language: English
Release Date: June 23, 2016

The Who were one of the most memorable and influential of the 1960s British Invasion bands—memorable because of their loudness and because they destroyed instruments during performances, and influential because of their success in crafting “Power Pop” singles like “My Generation” and “I...
Book cover of Neurology for the Non-Neurologist
by William J. Weiner, Christopher G. Goetz, Robert K. Shin
Language: English
Release Date: March 28, 2012

This book is a practical guide for primary care physicians, psychiatrists, and other non-neurologist clinicians who encounter patients with neurologic problems. The book begins with overviews of neurologic symptoms, the neurologic examination, diagnostic tests, and neuroradiology, and then covers...
Book cover of Teaching Word Meanings
by Steven A. Stahl, William E. Nagy
Language: English
Release Date: July 10, 2007

Learning new words is foundational to success in school and life. Researchers have known for years that how many word meanings a student knows is one of the strongest predictors of how well that student will understand text and be able to communicate through writing. This book is about how children...
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Light on the Path

The Anthropology and History of the Southeastern Indians

by Adam King, Jerald T. Milanich, Thomas J. Pluckhahn
Language: English
Release Date: September 12, 2009

A seamless social history of the native peoples of the American South, bridging prehistory and history.   The past 20 years have witnessed a change in the study of the prehistory and history of the native peoples of the American South. This paradigm shift is the bridging of prehistory...
Book cover of Space Antenna Handbook
by William A. Imbriale, Luigi Boccia, Steven Shichang Gao
Language: English
Release Date: May 2, 2012

This book addresses a broad range of topics on antennas for space applications. First, it introduces the fundamental methodologies of space antenna design, modelling and analysis as well as the state-of-the-art and anticipated future technological developments. Each of the topics discussed are specialized...
Book cover of Compositional Choices and Meaning in the Vocal Music of J. S. Bach
by Wye J. Allanbrook, Gregory Butler, Eric Chafe
Language: English
Release Date: June 4, 2018

Compositional Choices and Meaning in the Vocal Music of J. S. Bach collects seventeen essays by leading Bach scholars. The authors each address in some way such questions of meaning in J. S. Bach’s vocal compositions—including his Passions, Masses, Magnificat, and cantatas—with particular attention...
Book cover of Bioarchaeology of the American Southeast

Bioarchaeology of the American Southeast

Approaches to Bridging Health and Identity in the Past

by Ralph Bailey, Tracy K. Betsinger, Steven N. Byers
Language: English
Release Date: September 25, 2018

A timely update on the state of bioarchaeological research, offering contributions to the archaeology, prehistory, and history of the southeastern United States.   Building on the 1991 publication What Mean These Bones? Studies in Southeastern Bioarchaeology, this new edited collection from Shannon...
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Sustainability Policy

Hastening the Transition to a Cleaner Economy

by Steven Cohen, William Eimicke, Alison Miller
Language: English
Release Date: January 5, 2015

A complete guide to sustainability policy at the federal, state, and local levels Sustainability Policy: Hastening the Transition to a Cleaner Economy is a fundamental guide for public sector professionals new to sustainability policy development, implementation, strategy, and practice. Featuring...
Book cover of Remake Television

Remake Television

Reboot, Re-use, Recycle

by William Proctor, Steven Gil, Ryan Lizardi
Language: English
Release Date: February 27, 2014

Remakes are pervasive in today’s popular culture, whether they take the form of reboots, “re-imaginings,” or overly familiar sequels. Television remakes have proven popular with producers and networks interested in building on the nostalgic capital of past successes (or giving a second chance...
Book cover of Universal Human Rights

Universal Human Rights

Moral Order in a Divided World

by Larry May, Kenneth Henley, Alistair Macleod
Language: English
Release Date: July 21, 2005

Universal Human Rights brings new clarity to the important and highly contested concept universal human rights. The Charter of the United Nations commits nearly all nations of the world to promote, to realize and take action to achieve human rights and fundamental freedoms for all, yet this formal...
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