'Diplomacy' provides an introduction to the origins and different 'modes' of diplomacy within the wider context of international politics and gives special attention to negotiation.

Negotiators are always driven by the clock, and the art of negotiation is one of this book's main themes. The examples included, such as the Iran nuclear talks, are mostly contemporary, but historical background to the diplomatic methods themselves is always provided. This helps to show that a rejuvenation of key features of traditional diplomacy has occurred in recent years th...(展开全部)

With a clear presentation, Ethics: Theory and Practice educates readers about ethical theory and has them apply what they learn to specific classic and contemporary moral problems (lying, cheating, establishing ethical business practices, honoring ethical obligations in medicine, etc.). Jacques P. Thiroux first wrote this text 1977 in order to educate readers about ethical theo...(展开全部)

著者简介 雅克•蒂洛（Jacques Paul Thiroux，1928～2006），美国著名伦理学家，曾任加州大学贝克斯菲尔德分校哲学系主任、伦理学教授。他是人道主义伦理学体系的创立者，享有盛誉的伦理学教育家。蒂洛还是一位热忱的社会活动家，他与妻子共同创建了贝克斯菲尔德Spotlight Theatre School of Arts，也是当地第一家失亲者联合会的创建人之一。 基思•克拉斯曼（Keith W. Krasemann），美国伊利诺伊州杜佩奇学院哲学与宗教学教授，曾获富布赖特(Fulbright)奖学金访问中国。 译者者简介 程立显，英国威尔士大学哲学博士。现任北京大学教授、博士生导师，北京市伦理学会副会长。 刘建，中国社会科学院亚太研究所研究员、文化研究室主任。 审阅者简介 周辅成（1911～ ），中国现当代伦理学家，北京大学教授，中国...(展开全部)

Readable, concise and authoritative, this classic guide to deconstruction focuses on the seminal works of Jacques Derrida, as well as the work of North American critics Paul de Man, Geoffrey Hartman, J. Hillis Miller and Harold Bloom. This third, revised edition includes an entirely new Postscript, reflecting on recent critical debate. A new list of recommended reading compleme...(展开全部)

Readable, concise and authoritative, this classic guide to deconstruction focuses on the seminal works of Jacques Derrida, as well as the work of North American critics Paul de Man, Geoffrey Hartman, J. Hillis Miller and Harold Bloom. This third, revised edition includes an entirely new Postscript, reflecting on recent critical debate. A new list of recommended reading compleme...(展开全部)

The acoustics of a space can have a real impact on the sounds you create and capture. Acoustics and Psychoacoustics gives you an essential grounding and understanding to how real music sounds behave in different spaces whether during a performance or a recording and how they are perceived by performers and listeners. With their clear and simple style Howard and Angus walk you t...(展开全部)

Law and Society, Fourth Edition, offers a contemporary overview of the structure and function of legal institutions, along with a lively discussion of both criminal and civil law and their impact on society. Unlike other books on law and society, Matthew Lippman takes an interdisciplinary approach that highlights the relevance of the law throughout our society. Distinctive cove...(展开全部)

In the second edition to the acclaimed Game Design: Theory & Practice, designer Richard Rouse III balances a discussion of the essential concepts behind game design with an explanation of how you can implement them in your current project. Detailed analysis of successful games is interwoven with concrete examples from Rouse s own experience. Game Design: Theory & Practice, Seco...(展开全部)