Introducing Hinduism 2nd Edition is the ideal sourcebook for those seeking a comprehensive overview of the Hindu tradition This second edition

Includes:: substantial treatments of Tantra South India & women as well as expanded discussions of yoga Vedanta & contemporary configurations of Hinduism in the West Its lively presentation features case studies photographs & scenarios that invite the reader into the lived world of Hinduism; introductory summaries key points discussion questions & recommended reading lists at the end of each chapter; narrative summaries of the great epics & other renowned Hindu myths & lucid explanations of complex Indian philosophical teachings including Sankhya & Kashmir Saivism; & a glossary timeline & pronunciation guide for an enhanced learning experience This volume is an invaluable resource for students in need of an introduction to the key tenets & diverse practice of Hinduism past & present

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A millennial practice which emerged as a profession only in the twentieth century interpreting has recently come into its own as a subject of academic study This book introduces students researchers & practitioners to the fast-developing discipline of Interpreting Studies Written by a leading researcher in the field Introducing Interpreting Studies covers interpreting in all its varied forms from international conference to community-based settings in both spoken & signed modalities The book first guides the reader through the evolution of the field reviewing influential concepts models & methodological approaches It then presents the main areas of research on interpreting & identifies present & future trends in Interpreting Studies Featuring chapter summaries guides to the main points covered & suggestions for further reading Franz Pochhacker's practical & user-friendly textbook is the definitive map of this important & growing discipline Introducing Interpreting Studies gives a comprehensive overview of the field & offers guidance to those undertaking research of their own The book is complemented by The Interpreting Studies Reader (Routledge 2002) a collection of seminal contributions to research in Interpreting Studies & by the comprehensive Routledge Encyclopedia of Interpreting Studies (Routledge 2015) ...

How can we hope to understand social inequality without considering race class & gender in tandem? How do they interact with other categories such as sexuality citizenship & ableism? How does an inclusive analysis of domination & privilege move us closer to solutions touching the lives of diverse populations? In this clearly written book Mary Romero presents intersectionality as a core facet of the sociological imagination One-dimensional approaches are no longer acceptable Instead we must examine all systems of oppression simultaneously & how they integrate & work with or against each other to shape life experiences Recognizing the dynamics of patriarchy capitalism & white supremacy Romero shows how social inequality is maintained or minimized in various social settings & everyday sites of interaction Drawing the theoretical threads together the book demonstrates intersectional approaches in action in relation to the care crisis & wealth divide to highlight the different understandings of these issues & their solutions arising from a comprehensive intersectional examination Offering an overview of scholarly & activist tradition in the development of intersectionality & how to apply intersectionality as a lens to enrich our understandings of social life this introductory text will be an invaluable & welcome resource for all students of sociology ...

Introducing Language & Intercultural Communication is a lively & accessible introduction for undergraduates who are new to the area of intercultural communication Incorporating real-life examples from around the world & drawing on current research this text argues against cultural stereotyping & instead provides students with a skill-building framework to enhance understanding of the complexities of language & intercultural communication in diverse international settings Readers will learn to understand & become aware of power relations positioning & the impact of social & political forces on language choice & the intercultural communication process This is the essential text for undergraduate students studying courses in intercultural communication for the first time Features include clear learning objectives to structure your study end of chapter discussion questions to test your knowledge highlighted glossary terms to provide a strong understanding of the relevant vocabulary an array of photos including signs which make use of non-verbal codes & many examples that illustrate such issues as intercultural misunderstandings & the effects of culture shock substantial online resources for students including learning objectives suggested readings links to media resources & real-world intercultural scenarios & activities Additional in-depth instructor resources feature test materials powerpoints key terms extended chapter outlines & sample assignments & syllabi ...

Was Marx himself a ' Marxist'? Was his visionary promise of socialism betrayed by Marxist dictatorship? Is Marxism inevitably totalitarian? What did Marx really say? " Introducing Marxism" provides a fundamental account of Karl Marx's original philosophy its roots in 19th century European ideology his radical economic & social criticism of capitalism that inspired vast 20th century revolutions It assesses Marxism's Russian disciples Lenin Trotsky & Stalin who forged a ruthless dogmatic Communism The book examines the alternative Marxist approaches of Gramsci the Frankfurt School of critical theory & the structuralist Marxism of Althusser in the 1960s It marshals postmodern interpretations of Marxism & raises the spectre of 'post-Marxism' in Derrida's confrontation with Fukuyama's 'end of history' doctrine ...

Why must we believe that God is dead? Can we accept that traditional morality is just a 'useful mistake'? Did the principle of 'the will to power' lead to the Holocaust? What are the limitations of scientific knowledge? Is human evolution complete or only beginning? It is difficult to overestimate the importance of Friedrich Nietzsche for our present epoch His extraordinary insights into human psychology morality religion & power seem quite clairvoyant today existentialism psychoanalysis semiotics & postmodernism are plainly anticipated in his writings
- which are famously enigmatic & often contradictory" Introducing Nietzsche" is the perfect guide to this exhilarating & oft-misunderstood philosopher
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Essential illustrated guide to key ideas of political thought Philosophers have always asked fundamental & disturbing questions about politics Plato & Aristotle debated the merits of democracy The origins of society the state & government authority were issues addressed by Hobbes Rousseau Hegel Marx & many other philosophers Introducing Political Philosophy explains the central concepts of this intriguing branch of philosophy & presents the major political theorists from Plato to Foucault How did governments get started? Why should they be obeyed? Could we live without them? How much power should they have? Is freedom a right? Which is the best form of government? In the wake of consumerism & postmodernism our need for a better grasp of political ideas is greater than ever Dave Robinson's account of this complex subject is always clear informative & accompanied by the entertainingly inventive illustrations of Judy Groves ...

What is psychology? When did it begin? Where did it come from? How does psychology compare with related subjects such as psychiatry & psychotherapy? To what extent is it scientific? " Introducing Psychology" answers all these questions & more explaining what the subject has been in the past & what it is now The main "schools" of thought & the sections within psychology are described including Introspection Biopsychology Psychoanalysis Behaviourism Comparative (Animal) Psychology Cognitive Approaches (including the Gestalt movement) Social Psychology Developmental Psychology & Humanism The key figures covered include Freud Pavlov Skinner Bandura Piaget Bowlby Maslow & Rogers as well as many lesser-known but important psychologists ...

Easy to understand & fun to read Introducing Python is ideal for beginning programmers as well as those new to the language Author Bill Lubanovic takes you from the basics to more involved & varied topics mixing tutorials with cookbook-style code recipes to explain concepts in Python 3 End-of-chapter exercises help you practice what you've learned You'll gain a strong foundation in the language including best practices for testing debugging code reuse & other development tips This book also shows you how to use Python for applications in business science & the arts using various Python tools & open source packages Learn simple data types & basic math & text operations Use data-wrangling techniques with Python's built-in data structures Explore Python code structure including the use of functions Write large programs in Python with modules & packages Dive into objects classes & other object-oriented features Examine storage from flat files to relational databases & No SQL Use Python to build web clients servers APIs & services Manage system tasks such as programs processes & threads Understand the basics of concurrency & network programming ...

Quantum theory confronts us with bizarre paradoxes which contradict the logic of classical physics At the subatomic level one particle seems to know what the others are doing & according to Heisenberg's uncertainty principle there is a limit on how accurately nature can be observed & yet the theory is amazingly accurate & widely applied explaining all of chemistry & most of physics Introducing Quantum Theory takes us on a step-by-step tour with the key figures including Planck Einstein Bohr Heisenberg & Schrodinger Each contributed at least one crucial concept to the theory The puzzle of the wave-particle duality is here along with descriptions of the two questions raised against Bohr's Copenhagen Interpretation
- the famous dead & alive cat & the EPR paradox Both remain unresolved
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