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Being and Worth

by Andrew Collier ...

Series series Critical Realism: Interventions (Routledge Critical Realism)
Being and Worth extends recent depth-realist philosophy to the question of values. It argues that beings both in the natural and human worlds have worth in themselves, whether we recognise it or not. This view is defended through and account of the human mind as essentially concerned with that of which it is independent.Conclusions follow both for environmental ethics - that natural beings should ... Read more

$36.99 USD

Being and Worth extends recent depth-realist philosophy to the question of values. It argues that beings both in the natural and human worlds have worth in themselves, whether we recognise it or not. This view is defended through and account of the human mind as essentially concerned with that of which it is independent.Conclusions follow both for environmental ethics - that natural beings should
... Read more
Marx

A Beginner's Guide

by Andrew Collier ...

Series series Beginner's Guides
An accessible and jargon-free introduction breathing new life into the achievements of Karl MarxAlthough one of the most influential thinkers of the last millennium, Karl Marx was relatively unheralded during most of his lifetime. Famous for predicting the inevitable demise of capitalism, it was only after his death that his immortal clarion call reached a wide audience: "Workers of the world ... Read more

$5.99 USD

An accessible and jargon-free introduction breathing new life into the achievements of Karl MarxAlthough one of the most influential thinkers of the last millennium, Karl Marx was relatively unheralded during most of his lifetime. Famous for predicting the inevitable demise of capitalism, it was only after his death that his immortal clarion call reached a wide audience: "Workers of the world
... Read more
Christianity and Marxism

A Philosophical Contribution to their Reconciliation

by Andrew Collier ...

Andrew Collier analyses recent cooperation between Christianity and Marxism after earlier years of antagonism. He first discusses the nature of Christianity and Marxism and their place amongst contemporary world views, before looking at areas of apparent conflict and possible reconciliation. This groundbreaking work will be of interest to those involved in philosophy, theology, politics and ... Read more

$82.99 USD

Andrew Collier analyses recent cooperation between Christianity and Marxism after earlier years of antagonism. He first discusses the nature of Christianity and Marxism and their place amongst contemporary world views, before looking at areas of apparent conflict and possible reconciliation. This groundbreaking work will be of interest to those involved in philosophy, theology, politics and
... Read more
On Christian Belief

A Defence of a Cognitive Conception of Religious Belief in a Christian Context

by Andrew Collier ...

Series series Routledge Studies in Critical Realism
First Published in 2004. On Christian Belief offers a defence of realism in the philosophy of religion. It argues that religious belief – with particular reference to Christian belief – is not something unlike any other kind of belief, but is cognitive, making claims about what is real, and is open to rational discussion between believers and non-believers. The author begins by providing a ... Read more

$73.99 USD

First Published in 2004. On Christian Belief offers a defence of realism in the philosophy of religion. It argues that religious belief – with particular reference to Christian belief – is not something unlike any other kind of belief, but is cognitive, making claims about what is real, and is open to rational discussion between believers and non-believers. The author begins by providing a
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China’s Technology War

Why Beijing Took Down Its Tech Giants

by Andrew Collier ...

Series series Economics and Finance (R0)
This book is a short history of the Chinese crackdown on the country’s large technology firms that began in 2020. The book discusses the political and economic context, and outlines the limitations on the power of the state. As the policies of 'common prosperity' continue to develop, this book will be an invaluable reference for economists studying either China, the internet and big tech, or both. ... Read more

$53.99 USD

This book is a short history of the Chinese crackdown on the country’s large technology firms that began in 2020. The book discusses the political and economic context, and outlines the limitations on the power of the state. As the policies of 'common prosperity' continue to develop, this book will be an invaluable reference for economists studying either China, the internet and big tech, or both.
... Read more
In Defence of Objectivity

by Andrew Collier ...

Series series Routledge Studies in Critical Realism
First Published in 2004. This volume addresses the interlocking themes of realism, objectivity, existentialism and (eco-socialist) politics, based on critical realism. However, it moves beyond the purely scientific orientation of earlier contributions to this philosophy, to further develop the themes. The title essay defends objectivity in science, everyday knowledge, and ethics, and examines both ... Read more

$82.99 USD

First Published in 2004. This volume addresses the interlocking themes of realism, objectivity, existentialism and (eco-socialist) politics, based on critical realism. However, it moves beyond the purely scientific orientation of earlier contributions to this philosophy, to further develop the themes. The title essay defends objectivity in science, everyday knowledge, and ethics, and examines both
... Read more
China Buys the World

Analyzing China's Overseas Investments

by Andrew Collier ...

Series series Economics and Finance (R0)
This book discusses the strategies that will define China’s overseas expansion in the coming years. China is spending billions of dollars acquiring overseas companies and assets, from the Chicago Mercantile Exchange to the Hinkley Point nuclear station. Will this corporate buying binge continue? In this book, Collier argues that state control will occur only among certain strategically key ... Read more

$53.99 USD

This book discusses the strategies that will define China’s overseas expansion in the coming years. China is spending billions of dollars acquiring overseas companies and assets, from the Chicago Mercantile Exchange to the Hinkley Point nuclear station. Will this corporate buying binge continue? In this book, Collier argues that state control will occur only among certain strategically key
... Read more
Shadow Banking and the Rise of Capitalism in China

by Andrew Collier ...

Series series Economics and Finance (R0)
This book is about the growth of shadow banking in China and the rise of China’s free markets. Shadow Banking refers to capital that is distributed outside the formal banking system, including everything from Mom and Pop lending shops to online credit to giant state owned banks called Trusts. They have grown from a fraction of the economy ten years ago to nearly half of all China’s annual Rmb 25 ... Read more

$80.99 USD

This book is about the growth of shadow banking in China and the rise of China’s free markets. Shadow Banking refers to capital that is distributed outside the formal banking system, including everything from Mom and Pop lending shops to online credit to giant state owned banks called Trusts. They have grown from a fraction of the economy ten years ago to nearly half of all China’s annual Rmb 25
... Read more
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Marx

An Audio Guide

by Andrew Collier ...

Narrated by Richard Aspel ...

Series series Bolinda Beginner Guides
Unabridged

7 hours 27 min

Although one of the most influential thinkers of the last millennium, Karl Marx was relatively unheralded during most of his lifetime. Famous for predicting the inevitable demise of capitalism, it was only after his death that his clarion call reached a wide audience: “Workers of the world unite - you have nothing to lose but your chains.” Andrew Collier breathes new life into the achievements of ... Read more

$24.99 USD

Although one of the most influential thinkers of the last millennium, Karl Marx was relatively unheralded during most of his lifetime. Famous for predicting the inevitable demise of capitalism, it was only after his death that his clarion call reached a wide audience: “Workers of the world unite - you have nothing to lose but your chains.” Andrew Collier breathes new life into the achievements of
... Read more
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The Tails of Little Flower

by Laura Napoli ...

Narrated by Tracy Collier, Andrew Hodson ...

Series Audiobook 1 - The Tails of Little Flower
Unabridged

14 hours 5 min

Captured by Giant Alien CatsJessica O'Neil prayed for a miracle that would allow her to pass her Spanish exam. Little did she know that it would come in the form of Earth's annihilation and her capture by mammoth-sized alien cats. Kept in isolation, can she remain sane, escape her captivity, and prove her sentience before it's too late? Or will she and the rest of humanity become nothing more than ... Read more

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Captured by Giant Alien CatsJessica O'Neil prayed for a miracle that would allow her to pass her Spanish exam. Little did she know that it would come in the form of Earth's annihilation and her capture by mammoth-sized alien cats. Kept in isolation, can she remain sane, escape her captivity, and prove her sentience before it's too late? Or will she and the rest of humanity become nothing more than
... Read more
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The Pride of Little Flower

by Laura Napoli ...

Narrated by Tracy Collier, Andrew Hodson ...

Series Audiobook 2 - The Tails of Little Flower
Unabridged

15 hours 34 min

Prisoner, Pet, or PreyFinally able to communicate via a mix of sign language and drawings, Jessica now needs answers. Why was her planet destroyed by giant alien cats? What happened to her family? Why was she held in captivity for so long? Why is she being leashed? And most importantly, why has she been forced to breed, and what do they want with her and her unborn child?For the first time in her ... Read more

$14.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Prisoner, Pet, or PreyFinally able to communicate via a mix of sign language and drawings, Jessica now needs answers. Why was her planet destroyed by giant alien cats? What happened to her family? Why was she held in captivity for so long? Why is she being leashed? And most importantly, why has she been forced to breed, and what do they want with her and her unborn child?For the first time in her
... Read more
Critical Realism

Essential Readings

Edited by Margaret Archer, Roy Bhaskar, Andrew Collier, Tony Lawson, Alan Norrie ...

Series series Ontological Explorations (Routledge Critical Realism)
Critical realism is a movement in philosophy and the human sciences most closely associated with the work of Roy Bhaskar. Since the publication of Bhaskars A Realist Theory of Science, critical realism has had a profound influence on a wide range of subjects. This reader makes accessible, in one volume, key readings to stimulate debate about and within critical realism.It explores the following ... Read more

$91.99 USD

Critical realism is a movement in philosophy and the human sciences most closely associated with the work of Roy Bhaskar. Since the publication of Bhaskars A Realist Theory of Science, critical realism has had a profound influence on a wide range of subjects. This reader makes accessible, in one volume, key readings to stimulate debate about and within critical realism.It explores the following
... Read more

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