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The Rise of Silas Lapham The Rise of Silas Lapham William Dean Howells The Rise of Silas Lapham is a novel written by William Dean Howells in 1885 about the materialistic rise of Silas Lapham from rags to riches, and his ensuing moral susceptibility. Silas earns a fortu… OL10415255W
Living ethics Living ethics Michael J. Bugeja A study of the moral and ethical aspects of mass media OL109390W
NS-"Euthanasie" und lokaler Krankenmord in Oldenburg, Klingenmünster und Sachsen NS-"Euthanasie" und lokaler Krankenmord in Oldenburg, Klingenmünster und Sachsen Arbeitskreis zur Erforschung der nationalsozialistischen "Euthanasie" und Zwangssterilisation Band 6 der "Berichte des Arbeitskreises" dokumentiert die Herbsttagung 2009 in Wehnen. Die Autorinnen und Autoren thematisieren die NS-"Euthanasie" in Oldenburg und Bremen, in Sachsen und der Pfalz. … OL11076473W
El derecho humano al desarrollo frente a la mundialización del mercado El derecho humano al desarrollo frente a la mundialización del mercado Nicolás Angulo Sánchez In seven chapters the author purports to explain development in terms of a human right. A separate generation so to speak of human rights similar to those of the environment, of peace, towards human… OL11698257W
La fin de siècle du cinéma américain, 1981-2000 La fin de siècle du cinéma américain, 1981-2000 Thibault Isabel Les années 1970 constituent évidemment une période de profonde remise en cause des institutions, aux Etats-Unis. L’affaire du Watergate a jeté un discrédit radical sur la classe politique, et la révo… OL11744875W
Temptations in the office Temptations in the office Stephen M. Goldman A lawyer explains the difference between law and ethics—what you can do versus what you should do—and how leaders can create more ethical, satisfying, and profitable workplaces. OL11764602W
Leadership ethics Leadership ethics Terry L. Price Are leaders morally special? Is there something ethically distinctive about the relationship between leaders and followers? Should leaders do whatever it takes to achieve group goals? Leadership Ethi… OL11783310W
Compelling returns Compelling returns Scott J. Budde Achieve competitive financial returns and make a difference at the same time by applying the information in Compelling Returns: A Practical Guide to Socially Responsible Investing, a well-rounded gui… OL11876837W
Recapturing freedom Recapturing freedom Dot Goulding "This book is about the prison experience. It relates the stories of several long-term prisoners from the days leading up to their release from prison and through their struggles to cope with life on… OL11878488W
The sword, the cross, and the eagle The sword, the cross, and the eagle Davis Brown "Cutting across religion, law, and political theory, The Cross, the Sword, and the Eagle presents a comprehensive just war theory that prioritizes justice over peace and is based on time-honored Chri… OL11903326W
Race and reconciliation Race and reconciliation John B. Hatch "In this book, John B. Hatch analyzes various public discourses that have attempted to address the racialized legacy of slavery, from West Africa to the United States, and in doing so, proposes a rhe… OL11958207W
The Ethics of Investing The Ethics of Investing Joakim Sandberg The concepts of ‘ethical’ and ‘socially responsible’ investment (SRI) have become increasingly popular in recent years and funds which offer this kind of investment have attracted many individual i… OL12002591W
Justicia para los animales Justicia para los animales Pablo de Lora La ética es un asunto estrictamente humano, pero su dominio no excluye a los animales, que no disponen del sentido de la justicia. Nuestro comportamiento con ellos no es por tanto moralmente irreleva… OL12015315W
The power of legitimacy The power of legitimacy Christopher Gelpi "A major departure from mainstream security studies, this book mounts a thoughtful challenge to realist theories of crisis bargaining. It tests the proposition that normative standards of behavior in… OL12032971W
How the pro-choice movement saved America How the pro-choice movement saved America Cristina Page With a new preface by the author. In the tradition of *Backlash* and *The Morning After*, and in a political climate where Roe v. Wade is in serious jeopardy, a young activist reveals that the Pro-Li… OL12080072W
Negotiation Genius Negotiation Genius Deepak Malhotra,Max Bazerman,Deepak Malhotra From two leaders in executive education at Harvard Business School, here are the mental habits and proven strategies you need to achieve outstanding results in any negotiation.Whether you've "seen it… OL12284504W
Killer robots Killer robots Armin Krishnan "Military robots and other, potentially autonomous robotic systems such as unmanned combat air vehicles (UCAVs) and unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) could soon be introduced to the battlefield. Look f… OL12301376W
Making normal Making normal No name xxxii, 368 p. : 24 cm OL12631721W
The support economy The support economy Shoshana Zuboff,James Maxmin The authors chart the chasm betwen culture and corporations, positing that workers have changed more rapidly than the companies they rely upon for survival. OL12697299W
"... wir waren samt und sonders gegen die Durchführung der Euthanasie-Aktion." Zur NS-"Euthanasie" … "... wir waren samt und sonders gegen die Durchführung der Euthanasie-Aktion." Zur NS-"Euthanasie" … Arbeitskreis zur Erforschung der nationalsozialistischen "Euthanasie" und Zwangssterilisation Im Mittelpunkt der vorliegenden Publikation steht die ehemalige „Provinzial- Heil- und Pflegeanstalt Andernach“, die im Rahmen der nationalsozialistischen „Euthanasie“-Aktionen unter anderem die Roll… OL12960596W
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