“…In this effort I was guided by the conviction that we, as a group, had to aim for accuracy, precision, clarity, faithfulness, and depth, while at the same time taking distance, comparing Heidegger's views with ideas of other philosophers and thinkers, and cultivat- ing a proper sense of criticism. …”

“…How the schools' attempts at reform, reliance on fees, the defence of the Classics, public criticism of Eton, European ideas and foreign economic competition led to the Carendon Commission. …”

“…En las sociedades occidentales predominan tres ideas sobre nuestra forma de gobierno: vivimos en democracia, la “fiesta” de la democracia son las elecciones de representantes a través de partidos políticos, y el Estado garantiza esta supuesta mejor forma de convivencia política. …”

“…The work is underpinned by the figurational sociology of Norbert Elias, employing his ideas around the European 'civilising process', power and lengthening chains of human interdependency. …”

“…Theories of Engagement -- Foreword / Phoebe Sengers -- 1. The Ideas and Ideals in Urban Media / Martijn de Waal -- 2. …”

“…These are some of our most cherished ideas about democracy. But, Jason Brennan says, they are all wrong. …”

“…Now the leading guide to clear writing in the field, this indispensable volume encourages legal writers to challenge conventions and offers valuable insights into the writing process: how to organize ideas, create and refine prose, and improve editing skills. …”

“…In the extensive Introduction James Sloan Allen shows how William James came to his philosophy of life and how he played it out in ideas and works that have immediate value today. …”

“…The studies focus on the ideas, practices, and visual representations surrounding pregnancy and birth-giving from Late Antiquity to the Renaissance and offer the reader the possibility of observing the perception, representation, and theoretic paradigm of these events in a wide range of cultural contexts. …”

“…En las familias es motivo de disputa, los hijos no se sienten acogidos y los padres se frustran ante ideas tan desconocidas para ellos. Género, jóvenes e iglesia propone otra forma de mirarse y dialogar. …”

“…"Durante más de 150 años Europa -apenas una península occidental de Asia- se convirtió en el auriga que cabalgó el mundo. Las ideas, invenciones, movimientos y también las tensiones que atravesaban la sociedad del minúsculo continente salpicaban y resonaban en todos los rincones del Orbe. …”

“…In this thought-provoking book, one of our most distinguished public intellectuals explores the work of craftsmen past and present, identifies deep connections between material consciousness and ethical values, and challenges received ideas about what constitutes good work in today’s world. …”

“…En muchos de ellos el lector podrá asomarse a las ideas fundacionales de las primeras producciones cinematográficas del genial guionista. …”
Sumario

“…Feynman's accessible speech and conversational style comes through well in each essay; his simple pencil and paper drawings communicate complex ideas as if one were viewing them on a chalk board. …”

“…The emergence of the middle-classes changed the shape of society and scientific advances changed the old pieties of the Church of England, and spread secular ideas among the population. Though intense industrialization brought booming times for the factory owners, the working classes were still subjected to poor housing, long work hours, and dire poverty. …”

“…Constituye la tercera entrega de lo que está siendo una 'Historia de la gramática española', la cual reunirá estas tres características: (i) ser completa; esto es, abarcar el largo camino comprendido entre los finales del siglo XV y los finales del XX sin dejar periodos en tiniebla ni tendencias desatendidas; (ii) ser sistemática; esto es, quedar construida como conjunto bien organizado y coherente de ideas y de elementos que coadyuvan a un mismo fin, como una estructura donde cada periodo delimitado es objeto de un tratamiento similar, desde un enfoque paralelo y con una disposición semejante; (iii) haber sido proyectada en su totalidad, de antemano, con plan y planta…”

“…It explores the meaning of research and clarifies multiple types of research which lead to different views on ‘what works’, all whilst showing how to engage with the latest educational findings and how to conduct classroom-based research as part of career-long professional development.Divided into three parts, this book examines the various understandings of being ‘research-engaged’ and covers key issues such as:Finding and interpreting researchHow to apply and evaluate findings in reliable waysPlanning and carrying out a classroom-based projectBuilding a culture of research within a schoolEstablishing local research networksPublishing workIllustrated with inspiring examples of how to these implement ideas in schools, The Teachers’ Guide to Research is perfect for practicing schools teachers, student teachers and educational leaders who are looking to expand their research knowledge and rekindle their professional curiosity --…”