Drawing on his background as a NASA engineer, Arthur T. Bradley focuses on practical disaster preparedness for families. The events of September 11th jolted him out of complacency, highlighting the fragility of safety and the necessity of proactive preparation. After reviewing existing literature, he identified a need for a comprehensive and well-reasoned approach to practical preparedness. Applying his analytical skills, he rigorously researched the subject, distinguishing fact from folklore. This led to the creation of a handbook offering well-researched advice grounded in real-world applicability for ordinary families.
Jacques Derrida's Of Grammatology is essential reading for anyone interested in contemporary philosophy, literary theory, and intellectual history. Arthur Bradley's guide proves clear, careful, and sober commentary to explicate this pathbreaking work. Suitable for readers at all levels and in all disciplines, this guide is a welcome resource for understanding this key text.
Focusing on contemporary French philosophical interpretations, this book offers a comprehensive analysis of negative theology's influence in modern thought. It serves as the first general and comparative study, delving into how negative theology shapes and informs various philosophical perspectives in France today.
A Collection of Essays Related to the Great Bands, the Story of Jazz, and the Years When There Was Non-Vocal Popular M
Focusing on the evolution of popular music, this book explores American history, invention, and culture through the lens of the bandstand. It highlights the efforts made to preserve the essence of live music performances from the twentieth century to the present, celebrating the enduring impact of these musical traditions.
The collection features engaging essays centered on music, exploring how listener response is influenced by various techniques and structures. Written in an accessible style, these informative pieces resemble a friendly conversation, making complex musical concepts easy to understand for readers.
The exploration of theater's connection to sovereignty delves into modern political theory, philosophy, and performance. It examines how theatrical practices reflect and influence concepts of power and governance, offering insights into the dynamics between artistic expression and political authority. Through this lens, the book reveals the intricate ways in which performance shapes and is shaped by the structures of sovereignty in contemporary society.
Arthur Bradley explores the power to render life unlived from ancient Rome through the War on Terror. He argues that sovereignty is the power to decide what counts as being alive and what does not: to make life unbearable, unrecognized as having lived or died.