Author: Seth Siegelaub File Type: pdf froma href=httpsmonoskop.orglog?p=19323httpsmonoskop.orglog?p=19323aCommunication and Class Struggle, a two-volume work, is the first general marxist anthology of writings on communication, information and culture. Its purpose is to analyse the relationship between the practice and theory of communication and their development with the context of class struggle. Armand Mattelart and Seth Siegelaub, the editors, have selected more 128 essential marxist and progressive texts originating in over 50 countries and written since the mid-nineteenth century to explain three interrelated phenomena (1) how basic social, economic and cultural processes condition communication (2) how bourgeois communication practice and theory have developed as part of the capitalistic mode of production and (3) how in the struggle against exploitation and oppression, the popular and working classes have developed their own communication practice and theory, liberated mode of communication, culture and daily life. This first volume deals with the basic Marxist theory underlying the analysis of the communication process, as well as studies centered on the formation of the capitalist communication apparatus, ideology and mass culture. It contains 64 texts. More than one-third are published for the first time in English, and some texts appear for the first time in any language. In addition, it includes an extensive bibliography with over 500 books on the subject.

Author: Riccardo Saccenti File Type: pdf In Debating Medieval Natural Law A Survey, Riccardo Saccenti examines and evaluates the major lines of interpretation of the medieval concepts of natural rights and natural law within the twentieth and early twenty-first centuries and explains how the major historiographical interpretations of ius naturale and lex naturalis have changed. His bibliographical survey analyzes not only the chronological evolution of various interpretations of natural law but also how they differ, in an effort to shed light on the historical debate and on the medieval roots of modern human rights theories. Saccenti critically examines the historical analyses of the major historians of medieval political and legal thought while addressing how to further research on the subject. His perspective interlaces different disciplinary points of view history of philosophy, as well as history of canon and civil law and history of theology. By focusing on a variety of disciplines, Saccenti creates an opportunity to evaluate each interpretation of medieval lex naturalis in terms of the area it enlightens and within specific cultural contexts. His survey is a basis for future studies concerning this topic and will be of interest to scholars of the history of law and, more generally, of the history of ideas in the twentieth century. With exemplary scholarship, Riccardo Saccenti provides a clear and unbiased presentation of the evolution of natural law theory, practice, and interpretation from the Middle Ages to the present. His welcome and original work expands our understanding of how medieval natural law, and in particular how the relationship between natural rights and both the church and society, has been viewed by original authors and scholars. This is a valuable resource in its thorough and even-handed treatment of primary sources as well as its inclusion of the vast secondary literature. Mark Clark, Catholic University of America **

Author: David F. Ford File Type: pdf This popular text has been updated to ensure that it continues to provide a current and comprehensive overview of the main Christian theologies of the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. ullEach chapter is written by a leading theologian and gives a clear picture of a particular movement, topic or individual. llNew and updated treatments of topics covered in earlier editions, with over half the chapters new to this edition or revised by new authors. llNew section singling out six classic theologians of the twentieth century llExpanded treatment of the natural sciences, gender, Roman Catholic theology since Vatican II, and African, Asian and Evangelical theologies llCompletely new chapters on spirituality, pastoral theology, philosophical theology, postcolonial biblical interpretation, Pentecostal theology, Islam and Christian theology, Buddhism and Christian theology, and theology and film llAs in previous editions, the text opens with a full introduction to modern theology. llEpilogue discussing the present situation and prospects of Christian theology in the twenty-first century. lulReviewAn excellent textbook overview of the theology of our time ... comprehensive, clearly written, fair and most informative. Journal of Religion (of the first edition) A distinguished and outstanding work. Theology (of the first edition)The coverage provided is good, with no significant gaps evident. Reformed Theological Journal The Modern Theologians is a unique and valuable introduction to Christian theology. [...] It is to be warmly commended as a fresh resource for anyone seeking a path into the breadth and rigours of theological conversation today, and over the past one hundred years. Revd Dr Simon Oliver, University of Wales Lampeter, Church Times This book represents exceptional value for money, all too rare in theological publishing. We are in the editors debt. Buy it, read it, and be lured onto new theological ground. I hope its spine is up to the use it will no doubt get. Philip McCosker, Reviews in Religion and Theology, 132 A valuable resource for anyone trying to find an entry point into understanding the cacophony of modern theologies.John F. BrugWisconsin Lutheran QuarterlyBook DescriptionThe Modern Theologians provides a comprehensive and accessible overview of the main Christian theologies of the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. Each chapter is written by a leading theologian and gives a clear picture of a particular movement, topic or individual. Together these provide an unparalleled picture of the development of modern theology. The third edition includes new and updated treatments of topics covered in earlier editions a new section on six classic theologians of the twentieth century expanded treatment of the natural sciences, gender, Roman Catholic theology since Vatican II, and African, Asian and Evangelical theologies revised and updated introduction and epilogue by David F. Ford new chapters on spirituality, pastoral theology, philosophical theology, postcolonial biblical interpretation, Pentecostal theology, Islam and Christian theology, Buddhism and Christian theology, and theology and film. As in previous editions, the text opens with a full introduction to modern theology. The Epilogue discusses the present situation and prospects of Christian theology in the twenty-first century.

Author: Tony McEnery File Type: pdf Corpus linguistics is the study of language data on a large scale - the computer-aided analysis of very extensive collections of transcribed utterances or written texts. This textbook outlines the basic methods of corpus linguistics, explains how the discipline of corpus linguistics developed and surveys the major approaches to the use of corpus data. It uses a broad range of examples to show how corpus data has led to methodological and theoretical innovation in linguistics in general. Clear and detailed explanations lay out the key issues of method and theory in contemporary corpus linguistics. A structured and coherent narrative links the historical development of the field to current topics in mainstream linguistics. Practical tasks and questions for discussion at the end of each chapter encourage students to test their understanding of what they have read and an extensive glossary provides easy access to definitions of technical terms used in the text.ReviewA comprehensive and up-to-date overview, covering nicely theoretical distinctions and debates as well as the hands-on, practical questions every corpus linguist has to come to grips with. Stefan Th. Gries, University of California, Santa Barbara... a unique resource for ... present-day corpus linguistics. Karin Aijmer, University of Gothenburg Book DescriptionCorpus linguistics is the study of language data on a large scale - the computer-aided analysis of very extensive collections of transcribed utterances or written texts. This textbook outlines the basic methods of corpus linguistics and surveys the major approaches to the use of corpus data.