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  • History of the Humanities

    A New Field of Study

    by Herman Paul ...
    Series series Elements in Historical Theory and Practice
    This Element is a newcomer's guide to the history of the humanities. Surveying the types of work in which historians of the humanities engage, it shows that (1) they expand horizons by inviting scholars to look beyond their own discipline; (2) they tell stories that provide historical answers to the question of what the humanities are; (3) they trace origins by explaining where the humanities come ... Read more

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  • TO PAINT WITH LIGHT

    by PAUL HERMAN ...
    A PHOTOGRAPHY TUTORIAL - This book is first and foremost about light and how to use it to best effect when taking photographs, followed by a discussion of rules and concepts regarding composition.Image capturing and editing, lenses and cameras are dealt with from a practical and ‘fit for purpose’ perspective, and a final chapter deals with some of the commercial, legal and more philosophical ... Read more

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  • Key Issues in Historical Theory

    by Herman Paul ...
    Key Issues in Historical Theory is a fresh, clear and well-grounded introduction to a vibrant field of inquiry. With examples from novels, music, journalism and politics, the book expertly engages the reader in discussions of what history is, how people relate to the past and how they are formed by the past.Over 11 thematically-based chapters, Herman Paul discusses subjects such as:• history, ... Read more

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  • Writing the History of the Humanities

    Questions, Themes, and Approaches

    Edited by Professor Herman Paul ...
    Series series Writing History
    Choice Outstanding Academic Title 2023What are the humanities? As the cluster of disciplines historically grouped together as “humanities” has grown and diversified to include media studies and digital studies alongside philosophy, art history and musicology to name a few, the need to clearly define the field is pertinent.Herman Paul leads a stellar line-up of esteemed and early-career scholars to ... Read more

    $30.99 USD

  • The HIP Investor

    Make Bigger Profits by Building a Better World

    A new breed of investing that combines making more money and making a differenceFirst there were the "Profiteers," investors who sought to make money regardless of the cost to society. Then came the "Do-Gooders," investors who avoided "bad" companies and supported "good" ones, based on philosophy over financials. Now this book introduces a brand new breed of investor: The HIP Investor.Written for ... Read more

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  • Historicism

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    Throughout the twentieth century, scholars, artists and politicians have accused each other of “historicism.” But what exactly did this mean? Judging by existing scholarship, the answers varied enormously. Like many other “isms,” historicism could mean nearly everything, to the point of becoming meaningless.Yet the questions remain: What made generations of scholars throughout the humanities and ... Read more

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  • Historians' Virtues

    From Antiquity to the Twenty-First Century

    by Herman Paul ...
    Series series Elements in Historical Theory and Practice
    Why do historians so often talk about objectivity, empathy, and fair-mindedness? What roles do such personal qualities play in historical studies? And why does it make sense to call them virtues rather than skills or habits? Historians' Virtues is the first publication to explore these questions in some depth. With case studies from across the centuries, the Element identifies major ... Read more

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  • How to be a historian

    Scholarly personae in historical studies, 1800–2000

    Edited by Herman Paul ...
    This volume offers a stimulating new perspective on the history of historical studies. Through the prism of ‘scholarly personae’, it explores why historians care about attitudes or dispositions that they consider necessary for studying the past, yet often disagree about what virtues, skills, or competencies are most important. More specifically, the volume explains why models of virtue known as ... Read more

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  • Hayden White

    by Herman Paul ...
    Series series Key Contemporary Thinkers
    This new book offers a clear and accessible exposition of Hayden White's thought. In an engaging and wide-ranging analysis, Herman Paul discusses White's core ideas and traces the development of these ideas from the mid-1950s to the present. Starting with White's medievalist research and youthful fascination for French existentialism, Paul shows how White became increasingly convinced that ... Read more

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  • Epistemic Virtues in the Sciences and the Humanities

    Series series History (R0)
    This book explores how physicists, astronomers, chemists, and historians in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries employed ‘epistemic virtues’ such as accuracy, objectivity, and intellectual courage. In doing so, it takes the first step in providing an integrated history of the sciences and humanities. It assists in addressing such questions as:What kind of perspective would enable us ... Read more

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    Western Tales: The Ultimate Edition is a definitive collection of Robert E. Howard's traditional and weird western stories, showcasing his unique blend of action, adventure, and vivid storytelling. This 646-page volume features restored classics, rare fragments, and never-before-published content, including alternate drafts and synopses, along with poems and essays that delve into the untamed ... Read more

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  • Global Handbook of Impact Investing

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    Discover how to invest your capital to achieve a powerful, lasting impact on the world.The Global Handbook of Impact Investing: Solving Global Problems Via Smarter Capital Markets Towards A More Sustainable Society is an insightful guide to the growing world-wide movement of Impact Investing. Impact investors seek to realize lasting, beneficial improvements in society by allocating capital to ... Read more

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