Maison d'édition: Iztaccíhuatl
Psychology of Crowds by Gustave Le Bon A foundational work in social psychology exploring crowd behavior. Le Bon examines how individuals lose personal identity in groups, becoming susceptible to irrationality and emotional influence, shedding light on mass movements, propaganda, and the dynamics of collective behavior.
Statues around the world have become lightning rods for public debates over the meaning of our imperial past and postcolonial present. The Psychic Lives of Statues is an insightful exploration of these global controversies, demonstrating that beneath their surface lie deeper struggles over race, caste, and the politics of decolonization. Rahul Rao takes listeners on an international journey, revealing how these controversies have dramatically rearranged anticolonial political thought through the multifaceted lenses of justice, cultural memory, and belonging. The Psychic Lives of Statues explores both the toppling of colonial statues and the erection of postcolonial ones, illuminating how statues remain powerful and compelling forms of memorialization. Engaging with artists, scholars, and activists, Rao offers a fresh and exciting perspective on how we understand our past and present through iconography.Voir livre
This is a concise summary and analysis of The Rights of the People, by Lysander Spooner. It is not the original book and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Lysander Spooner. Ideal those seeking a quick and insightful overview. The Rights of the People is a compelling exploration of individual rights, liberty, and the role of government in society. This timeless work examines the principles of natural law and constitutional governance, offering a profound critique of authoritarianism and the erosion of freedoms. Written with clarity and conviction, this book provides readers with a framework for understanding the philosophical and moral foundations of personal liberty. Its arguments remain as relevant today as they were at the time of its publication, challenging readers to think critically about the balance between authority and individual rights in any era.Voir livre
As the summer days wind down, LibriVox volunteers bring you 11 different recordings of A Summer’s Afternoon by Benjamin King. This was the weekly poetry project for the week of July 29th, 2007.Voir livre
Infectious disease is a moving target: new diseases emerge every year, old diseases evolve into new forms, and ecological and socioeconomic upheavals change the transmission pathways that spread disease. But where does disease come from? How is it transmitted from one person to another? And why are some individuals more susceptible than others? In this Very Short Introduction, Marta Wayne and Benjamin Bolker address these questions through the lenses of ecology and evolution. Assessing the management of outbreaks of diseases such as influenza, HIV/AIDS, cholera, and COVID-19, they provide specific examples to illustrate why major diseases still threaten populations all over the world.Voir livre
Veterans with PTSD speak: “Anyone wanting to understand what it is to have a ‘flashback’ will learn more from these firsthand accounts than from any textbook.” ―The British Journal of Psychiatry The chances of service members developing PTSD after military-related traumas is, according to a U.S. study, at least thirty percent. The effects can be devastating, ranging from distressing flashbacks to nightmares, sleep disorders, physical symptoms, irritability, aggressions, and memory and concentration problems. These symptoms often cause severe impairment in all areas of life and may lead to despair and hopelessness. PTSD is neither a localized nor a temporary problem. Here, Leah Wizelman relates the true stories of service members from different service branches and ranks from the United States, Canada, Australia, and Germany, who were participants in various wars (Vietnam, Gulf War, Iraq, Afghanistan, Grenada) and peace missions (Kosovo, Bosnia, Croatia, Cambodia, Somalia, Cyprus, Haiti). They talk openly about their lives after trauma and share their fates with the reader. Spouses of affected military members also tell their stories. They talk about the challenges loved ones face when living with a partner with PTSD, how it affects their children, and how they manage to cope. As these stories show all too vividly, military-related PTSD has not been dealt with effectively or with enough empathy or sympathy. Those affected by PTSD will realize that they are not alone in their suffering—and others will gain insight into the realities of this challenging disorder. “I highly recommend this volume to all who seek to understand combat-related PTSD.” —Kathryn M. Magruder, MPH., PhD, Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, Military Science Division, Medical University of South CarolinaVoir livre
Kids will love this playful story about a family having dinner together and a grandma that enjoys cooking dinner for her family. Simple sentence structures and repetitive words will encourage young children to fall in love with learning to read. Kids will enjoy following along word-for-word with the recorded story that features sound effects and professional voices to help children develop vocabulary and improve listening skills. This reader features adorable art showing diversity to help children form a sense of acceptance and understanding of different races and individual differences.Voir livre
