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Quæstiones medico-legales : hinter den Kulissen der Rechtsmedizin
Patrik Budenz«Abend für Abend zeigen TV-Serien wie CSI, Crossing Jordan oder Quincy Rechtsmediziner bei der Arbeit und auch in deutschen Krimiserien hat das Feld der Forensik längst Einzug gehalten. Das mediale Bild der Rechtsmedizin hat aber nur wenig mit der Wirklichkeit zu tun. Tatsächlich haben deshalb nur wenige Menschen eine realistische Vorstellung davon, wie es im Obduktionssaal und in den forensischen Laboratorien zugeht und was außerdem zum Arbeitsalltag der Rechtsmediziner gehört. Der Fotograf Patrik Budenz wollte es genauer wissen. Ausgehend von dem medialen Bild hat er Rechtsmediziner bei der Arbeit am Tatort, im Sektionssaal, im Labor und am Schreibtisch mit der Kamera begleitet.»
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As consciousness is harnessed to flesh : journals and notebooks, 1964-1980
Susan Sontag«This, the second of three volumes of Susan Sontag's journals and notebooks, begins where the first volume left off, in the middle of the 1960s. It traces and documents Sontag's evolution from fledgling participant in the artistic and intellectual world of New York City to world-renowned critic and dominant force in the world of ideas with the publication of the groundbreaking Against Interpretation in 1966. As Consciousness Is Harnessed to Flesh follows Sontag through the turbulent years of the late 1960s - from her trip to Hanoi at the peak of the Vietnam War to her time making films in Sweden - up to 1981 and the beginning of the Reagan era. This is an invaluable record of the inner workings of one of the most inquisitive and analytical thinkers of the twentieth century at the height of her power. It is also a remarkable document of on individual's political and moral awakening.»
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Der innere Sinn : Archäologie eines Gefühls
Daniel Heller-Roazen"Es war vermutlich Aristoteles, der als Erster einen dem Menschen eigentümlichen Sinn entdeckte: den Sinn wahrzunehmen, dass man wahrnimmt. Daniel Heller-Roazen unternimmt in seinem Buch nun dessen Archäologie: In 25 Kapiteln zeichnet er die verschlungenen Wege dieses besonderen Sinns bei Denkern vom antiken Griechenland bis zum 20. Jahrhundert und in Disziplinen von der Philosophie über Psychologie und Literatur bis zu medizinischen Abhandlungen nach. “Der innere Sinn” ist eine originelle, elegante und weitreichende philosophische Untersuchung der Frage, was es bedeutet, sich lebendig zu fühlen."
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La collina del vento : romanzo
Carmine Abate«Impétueux, bouleversant : il s'agit bien du vent qui souffle sans répit sur les pentes du Rossarco, promontoire légendaire et énigmatique à quelques kilomètres de la mer Ionique. Le vent secoue les oliviers et la végétation parfumée, ulule dans le noir et fait danser les feuilles comme des souvenirs oubliés. Des souvenirs partagés qui constituent les racines profondes de la famille Arcuri qui depuis des générations considère le Rossarco comme le symbole d'une terre vivante sans jamais baisser les bras. C'est ainsi que les Arcuri, quand le célébre archéologue Paolo Orsi monte sur la colline pour entamer la recherche de la mythique cité de Krimisa et de son or, commence à se confronter à l'envie violente des hommes, à l'arrogance du propriétaire terrien local et aux intimidations mafieuses. Un livre passionnant qui parcourt l'Histoire d'un siècle en suivant les "pas" de cette famille dont les gestes sont racontés par la voix de Rino, le plus jeune des Arcuri.»
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Der amerikanische Patient : was der drohende Kollaps der USA für die Welt bedeutet
Josef Braml«Aus den USA ist eine Weltmacht auf Pump geworden. Die schlimmste Rezession seit den 1930er-Jahren, eine beängstigende Staatsverschuldung, die dramatisch gestiegene Arbeitslosigkeit, soziale Ungleichheit und Armut, der rasante Verfall der Automobilindustrie und des Immobiliensektors, die Gefahr weiterer Spekulationsblasen und die starke Energieabhängigkeit – all das lähmt die Vereinigten Staaten. Der renommierte USA-Experte Josef Braml analysiert, wie sich diese massiven Probleme auf die amerikanische Politik auswirken werden: etwa in Gestalt eines neuen Protektionismus, verschärfter Ressourcenrivalität mit China, zunehmender Sicherung eigener Interessen sowie einer Abwälzung friedenspolitischer und finanzieller Lasten auf die westlichen Verbündeten.»
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Retirement migration : paradoxes of ageing
Caroline Oliver«The book is the first ethnographic study of international retirement migration and offers a sometimes surprising picture of the potentials, seductions and limitations of the lifestyles. People envision retirement as freedom from responsibilities through shedding the restrictive shackles of their former selves in a time of life dedicated to fun, friendship, healthy activity and individual fulfillment. However, as Oliver documents, a number of contradictions underpin the pursuits of such a lifestyle. She shows how retirees must balance time-use to achieve both freedoms and busy social schedules -- their activities, their relationships, and their cultural identities – to balance both the security of nationality with the discovery of the new. Retirement Migration gives a critical insight into the new ways aging identities are experienced by a growing number of older people in Western societies today.»
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Le tout bio, est-il possible ? : 90 clés pour comprendre l’agriculture biologique
"Des réponses à différentes questions que pose l'agriculture biologique : quelle application à l'échelle planétaire, quels sont ses pratiques actuelles, son développement futur, ses bienfaits sur la santé, son efficacité pour la protection de l'environnement, etc."
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Here far away : photographs from the years 1964-2011
Pentti Sammallahti«Born in 1950 in Helsinki, Finland, from 1971 Sammallahti began to exhibit extensively in Finland and throughout the world. He is recognised as a master craftsman both in terms of the photographic print and also in mechanical printing methods. His own innovative printing techniques and his reintroduction of the portfolio form have been a major influence on published photographic art. Here Far Away is the first major retrospective book of the leading international photographer. It covers more than forty years of work and unfolds in almost as many countries.»
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Les chômeurs de Moulinex
Manuella Roupnel-Fuentes«Cet ouvrage est issu d'une enquête sociologique de trois années menée sur les cinq sites industriels de Moulinex qui ont fermé en automne 2001 et entraîné le licenciement direct de plus de 3 000 salariés en Basse-Normandie. De la même manière que pour l'enquête sur les chômeurs de Marienthal (Lazarsfeld, 1981), cette recherche auprès des licenciés de Moulinex se veut être une étude exemplaire dans le sens où les effets de la disparition d'une grande entreprise éclairent et renseignent sur le phénomène plus vaste du chômage de masse. Par l'analyse de l'expérience du chômage des ex-Moulinex, l'auteur propose une étude approfondie et actualisée des effets sociaux de la perte d'emploi ainsi que des lignes de réflexion pour mieux aborder les questions du reclassement et du retour à l'emploi des travailleurs licenciés.»
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Why geography matters : more than ever
Harm de Blij«A decade into the 21st century, our world is more interconnected than ever before. Yet even as the global community becomes increasingly more complex and competitive, the world is changing at a rapid pace. Just consider some of the major events of the 21st century: intense climate change accompanied by significant weather extremes; deadly tsunamis caused by submarine earthquakes; unprecedented terrorist attacks in the U.S., Europe, and elsewhere; costly wars in Iraq and Afghanistan; a terrible and overlooked conflict in Equatorial Africa costing millions of lives; an economic crisis threatening the stability of the international system. And that's just the tip of the iceberg. With all this international upheaval, is there a conceptual framework that can accommodate these global changes, help us understand the transformations and interconnections, and inform our thoughts and decisions through a comprehensive perspective? In Why Geography Matters: More Than Ever, acclaimed author Harm de Blij answers this question with one resounding affirmation: geography. In this new and revised edition of the immensely popular Why Geography Matters, de Blij shows how and why the U.S. has become the world's most geographically illiterate society of consequence--and demonstrates that this geographic illiteracy is a direct risk to America's national security. Despite the current state of global entwinement and rapid change, Americans seem to be less informed and less knowledgeable about the rest of the world than ever. In 2011, the Nation's Report Card showed that only 20 percent of high school seniors were found to be proficient in geography. De Blij shows why this dispiriting picture needs to change, and change now. Insightful and thought-provoking, de Blij's book tackles topics from the burgeoning presence of China to the troubling disarray of the European Union, from the concerning nuclear ambitions of North Korea to the revolutionary Arab Spring. By improving our understanding of the world's geography, de Blij shows, we can better respond to the events around us, and better prepare ourselves to face the global challenges ahead. Peppering his writing with anecdotes from his own professional travels, de Blij expands upon his original argument in a new edition that is as engaging as it is eye opening. Casual students of geography and professional policy makers alike will benefit from this stimulating and crucial perspective on geography and the way it informs our understanding of the world.»
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The price of inequality
Joseph E. Stiglitz«Démonstration de la progression des inégalités dans nos sociétés, et de leur dangerosité pour la paix sociale, par le prix Nobel en économie (2001) J.E. Stiglitz.»
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Panoramas of lost London : work, wealth, poverty & change, 1870-1945
Philip Davies«Nearly 300 spectacular photographs of Londons lost buildings from the London Metropolitan Archive in Panoramic format. Tudor, Georgian and Victorian buidings, some of them historic masterpieces, captured in location just before their destruction between 1870-1945.»
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Waiting for sunrise
William Boyd«An intricately plotted world of spies, lies and the double cross ... a coming of age story about an individual's self enlightenment, as much as a sui generis thriller. A thrilling, plot-twisting new novel set in Europe during the first world war. There are few more reliable literary pleasures than a Boyd novel. Over three decades he has established himself as one of Britain's most popular and highly regarded novelists. He writes intelligent books about plausible and fully rounded characters, brimming with challenging ideas and themes. Above all, he is an incredible storyteller.»
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L'idolo e altri racconti = L'idole et autres récits
Cesare Pavese«Trois récits sur le thème de l’accession à la maturité. Homme immature tourmenté par un amour à sens unique, ou adolescent rebelle à l’autorité d’un père, tous ces personnages apprennent à grandir face aux obstacles de la vie.»
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Das Zeitalter der Erkenntnis : die Erforschung des Unbewussten in Kunst, Geist und Gehirn von der Wiener Moderne bis heute
Eric Kandel"Nobelpreisträger Eric Kandel hat mit »Das Zeitalter der Erkenntnis« ein brillantes Buch geschrieben, das uns in das Wien Sigmund Freuds, Gustav Klimts und Arthur Schnitzlers entführt. Dort setzten um 1900 die angesehensten Köpfe der Naturwissenschaft, Medizin und Kunst eine Revolution in Gang, die den Blick auf den menschlichen Geist und seine Beziehung zur Kunst für immer verändern sollte. Was passiert in unserem Gehirn, wenn wir Kunst betrachten, welche Einsichten und Emotionen werden dadurch ausgelöst? Und inwiefern sind sie Grundlage für Empathie oder Kreativität? Um das herauszufinden, begibt sich Eric Kandel in das Wien um 1900, wo ein enger und produktiver Austausch zwischen den bedeutendsten Psychologen, Künstlern und Literaten der Zeit stattfand. Indem Kandel diese ganz besondere Atmosphäre wiederauferstehen lässt, erzählt er die Geschichte der modernen Wissenschaft des Geistes von ihren Anfängen bis heute."
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Fieldwork for human geography
Richard Phillips, Jennifer Johns«Fieldwork is a core component of Human Geography degree courses. In this lively and engaging textbook, Richard Phillips and Jennifer Johns provide a practical guide to help every student get the most out of their fieldwork Fieldwork for Human Geography • encourages students to engage with fieldwork critically and imaginatively • explains methods and contexts • links the fieldwork with wider academic topics. It looks beyond the contents of research projects and field visits to address the broader experiences of fieldwork: working in groups; understanding your ethical position; developing skills for learning and employment; and opening your eyes, ears and minds to the wider possibilities of your trip. Throughout the book, the authors present first person descriptions of field experiences and predicaments, written by fieldtrip leaders and students from around the world including the UK, Canada, Singapore, Australia and Africa.»
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De la déchirure à la réhabilitation : l'itinéraire d'Henry Bauchau
Émilienne Akonga Edumbe«Exploration de l'oeuvre d'Henry Bauchau, particulièrement les poèmes et les récits, sous l'angle des figures et des thèmes qui se rencontrent de manière régulière tout au long de son travail.»
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Abécédaire insolite des francophonies
Christiane Chaulet-Achour«Des notions essentielles ou ludiques de la francophonie littéraire sont ici présentées par ordre alphabétique à travers les auteurs, les oeuvres ou les personnages d'une sélection allant de Maryse Condé et Azouz Begag à Homère ou Shakespeare.»
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Italian literature : a very short introduction
Peter Hainsworth and David Robey«In this Very Short Introduction, Peter Hainsworth and David Robey consider Italian literature from the Middle Ages to the present day, looking at themes and issues which have recurred throughout its history and continue to be of importance today.»
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La vérité sur l'affaire Harry Québert : roman
Joël Dicker«A decade into the 21st century, our world is more interconnected than ever before. Yet even as the global community becomes increasingly more complex and competitive, the world is changing at a rapid pace. Just consider some of the major events of the 21st century: intense climate change accompanied by significant weather extremes; deadly tsunamis caused by submarine earthquakes; unprecedented terrorist attacks in the U.S., Europe, and elsewhere; costly wars in Iraq and Afghanistan; a terrible and overlooked conflict in Equatorial Africa costing millions of lives; an economic crisis threatening the stability of the international system. And that's just the tip of the iceberg. With all this international upheaval, is there a conceptual framework that can accommodate these global changes, help us understand the transformations and interconnections, and inform our thoughts and decisions through a comprehensive perspective? In Why Geography Matters: More Than Ever, acclaimed author Harm de Blij answers this question with one resounding affirmation: geography. In this new and revised edition of the immensely popular Why Geography Matters, de Blij shows how and why the U.S. has become the world's most geographically illiterate society of consequence--and demonstrates that this geographic illiteracy is a direct risk to America's national security. Despite the current state of global entwinement and rapid change, Americans seem to be less informed and less knowledgeable about the rest of the world than ever. In 2011, the Nation's Report Card showed that only 20 percent of high school seniors were found to be proficient in geography. De Blij shows why this dispiriting picture needs to change, and change now. Insightful and thought-provoking, de Blij's book tackles topics from the burgeoning presence of China to the troubling disarray of the European Union, from the concerning nuclear ambitions of North Korea to the revolutionary Arab Spring. By improving our understanding of the world's geography, de Blij shows, we can better respond to the events around us, and better prepare ourselves to face the global challenges ahead. Peppering his writing with anecdotes from his own professional travels, de Blij expands upon his original argument in a new edition that is as engaging as it is eye opening. Casual students of geography and professional policy makers alike will benefit from this stimulating and crucial perspective on geography and the way it informs our understanding of the world.»
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