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  • The Social Animal

    by W. G. Runciman ...
    The Social Animal is a classic investigation of human beings as social animals.The Social Animal is a short, wide-ranging, witty and accessible book that sets out the present extent of our knowledge about how human societies and institutions really work, and what motivates the people who live within them.W. G. Runciman’s superb book is a welcome corrective to the view that there are no societies, ... Read more

    $9.99 CAD

  • Relative Deprivation and Social Justice

    A Study of Attitudes to Social Inequality in Twentieth-Century England

    by W. G. Runciman ...
    Series series Routledge Revivals
    Originally published in 1966, Relative Deprivation and Social Justice is a study of attitudes to social inequality in twentieth-century England. It was an important contribution both to the social history and psychology of contemporary England and to political theory at the time. Using ideas drawn from social psychology, the author shows the extent to which attitudes to social inequality in the ... Read more

    $66.25 CAD

  • The Theory of Cultural and Social Selection

    by W. G. Runciman ...
    In The Theory of Cultural and Social Selection, W. G. Runciman presents an original and wide-ranging account of the fundamental process by which human cultures and societies come to be of the different kinds that they are. Drawing on and extending recent advances in neo-Darwinian evolutionary theory, Runciman argues that collective human behaviour should be analyzed as the acting-out of ... Read more

    $39.99 CAD

  • Great Books, Bad Arguments

    Republic, Leviathan, and The Communist Manifesto

    by W. G. Runciman ...
    Why Plato, Hobbes, and Marx are great—despite their argumentsPlato's Republic, Hobbes's Leviathan, and Marx's Communist Manifesto are universally acknowledged classics of Western political thought. But how strong are the core arguments on which they base their visions of the good society that they want to bring into being? In this lively and provocative book, W. G. Runciman shows where and why ... Read more

    $41.99 CAD

  • Gas and Oil Engines, Simply Explained

    An Elementary Instruction Book for Amateurs and Engine Attendants

    by Runciman ...
    Gas and Oil Engines, Simply Explained: An Elementary Instruction Book for Amateurs and Engine Attendants is a comprehensive and accessible guide designed to demystify the workings of gas and oil engines for beginners and those responsible for their operation. Authored with clarity and practicality in mind, this book breaks down the fundamental principles of internal combustion engines, making ... Read more

    $29.99 CAD

  • The History of Ideas

    Equality, Justice and Revolution

    by David Runciman ...
    THE TIMES BEST IDEAS BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR 2024'A splendid book: economical, invigorating and surprising' The Times'He has that gift, both as a podcaster and as a writer, to illuminate abstruse and abstract ideas with human charm' ObserverIn this bold new follow-up to Confronting Leviathan, David Runciman unmasks modern politics and reveals the great men and women of ideas behind... ... Read more

    $14.99 CAD

  • Purcell

    Enriched edition. Exploring the Baroque Musical Genius of Henry Purcell

    by John F. Runciman, Alexis Newton ...
    In "Purcell," John F. Runciman crafts a compelling exploration of the life and legacy of the eminent composer Henry Purcell. This scholarly work delves into the intricate tapestry of 17th-century England, contextualizing Purcell's music within the socio-political and cultural frameworks of the time. Runciman employs a rich narrative style interwoven with meticulous musicological analysis, ... Read more

    $2.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Handover

    How We Gave Control of Our Lives to Corporations, States and AIs

    by David Runciman ...
    **“[W]itty and refined . . . Runciman’s point is that the alliance between even a democratic government and a safe-ish A.I. could derail civilization.” —Gideon Lewis-Kraus, New YorkerAn eminent political thinker uses our history with states and corporations—“artificial agents” to which we have granted immense power—to predict how AI will remake society.**Countless books, news reports, and opinion ... Read more

    $19.99 CAD

    Also available as: Audiobook

    Also available as: Audiobook

  • The Ethics Of Drink And Other Social Questions

    by James Runciman ...
    The ethics of drink and other social questions: or joints in our social armour incisive treatise confronts the moral and societal toll of alcohol in British life, blending personal testimony with urgent calls for empathy over dogma. It critiques hollow statistics and preachy lectures that fail to touch the human cost of addiction, favouring vivid anecdotes of shattered lives and lost potential ... Read more

    $1.99 CAD

  • How Democracy Ends

    by David Runciman ...
    How will democracy end? And what will replace it? A preeminent political scientist examines the past, present, and future of an endangered political philosophySince the end of World War II, democracy's sweep across the globe seemed inexorable. Yet today, it seems radically imperiled, even in some of the world's most stable democracies. How bad could things get?In How Democracy Ends, David Runciman ... Read more

    $21.99 CAD

    Also available as: Audiobook

    Also available as: Audiobook

  • Windjammers And Sea Tramps

    by Baron Walter Runciman Runciman ...
    Windjammers and sea tramps is a historical account exploring the world of sailors and the development of seamanship within the mercantile marine, focusing on lived experiences at sea and the transformation of maritime work across generations It portrays the dual nature of seafaring life, blending hardship, danger, discipline, and moments of adventure, while also revealing the cultural beliefs and ... Read more

    $1.99 CAD

  • The Ethics of Drink and Other Social Questions: Joints in Our Social Armour

    by James Runciman ...
    All the statistics and formal statements published about drink are no doubt impressive enough to those who have the eye for that kind of thing; but, to most of us, the word "million" means nothing at all, and thus when we look at figures, and find that a terrific number of gallons are swallowed, and that an equally terrific amount in millions sterling is spent, we feel no emotion. It is as though ... Read more

    $8.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus