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Toward Nationalism's End: An Intellectual Biography of Hans Kohn

Toward Nationalism's End: An Intellectual Biography of Hans Kohn

Adi Gordon

This intellectual biography of Hans Kohn (1891-1971) looks at theories of nationalism in the twentieth century as articulated through the life and work of its leading scholar and activist.
Reflections on Modern History: The Historian and Human ...

Reflections on Modern History: The Historian and Human ...

Hans Kohn

This collection of essays and addresses epitomize the thinking of Kohn on how he regards the history profession, how he interprets the events of his time, and how he applies his understanding of liberalism, nationalism, and the ...
Beyond Discipline: From Compliance to Community

Beyond Discipline: From Compliance to Community

Alfie Kohn

For this 10th anniversary edition, Kohn adds a new afterword that expands on the book's central themes and responds to questions from readers.
The Idea Of Nationalism: A Study In Its Origins And Background

The Idea Of Nationalism: A Study In Its Origins And Background

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In this sixtieth anniversary edition of The Idea of Nationalism, Craig Calhoun probes the work of Hans Kohn and the world that first brought prominence to this unparalleled defense of the national ideal in the modern West.
What to Look for in a Classroom: ...and Other Essays

What to Look for in a Classroom: ...and Other Essays

Alfie Kohn

Through all these essays, Kohn calls us back to our own ideals, showing us how we can be more effective at helping students to become good learners and good people.
A Reason for Everything: Natural Selection and the English ...

A Reason for Everything: Natural Selection and the English ...

Marek Kohn

'A marvellous book.' New Scientist. 'A real triumph.' Guardian Marek Kohn's A Reason for Everything is a brilliant and surprising fusion of science and biography.
Kohn on Music Licensing

Kohn on Music Licensing

Al Kohn

Proven tips and suggestions, along with the most up-to-date analysis, are given for the technical aspects of music licensing, from the perspective of both the rights owners and prospective licensees, including How to andquot;clearandquot; a ...
Trust: Self-Interest and the Common Good

Trust: Self-Interest and the Common Good

Marek Kohn

Trust lies at the very heart of our relationships, our society, and our everyday lives. Kohn's essay consider its connections to a wider complex of factors, including equality, social capital, community, democracy, and health.
The Schools Our Children Deserve: Moving Beyond Traditional ...

The Schools Our Children Deserve: Moving Beyond Traditional ...

Alfie Kohn

ALSO BY ALFIE KOHN No Contest: The Case Against Competition The Brighter Side of Human Nature: Altruism and Empathy in Everyday Life You Know What They Say The Truth About Popular Beliefs Punished by Rewards: The Trouble ...
No Contest: The Case Against Competition

No Contest: The Case Against Competition

Alfie Kohn

Contrary to accepted wisdom, competition is not basic to human nature; it poisons our relationships and holds us back from doing our best. In this new edition, Alfie Kohn argues that the race to win turns all of us into losers.
Schooling Beyond Measure and Other Unorthodox Essays about ...

Schooling Beyond Measure and Other Unorthodox Essays about ...

Alfie Kohn

In this collection of provocative articles and blog posts originally published between 2010 and 2014, Alfie Kohn challenges the conventional wisdom about topics ranging from how low-income children are taught, to whether American schools ...
The Case Against Standardized Testing: Raising the Scores, ...

The Case Against Standardized Testing: Raising the Scores, ...

Alfie Kohn

Kohn's central message is that standardized tests are "not a force of nature but a force of politics-and political decisions can be questioned, challenged, and ultimately reversed."
Drafting License Agreements

Drafting License Agreements

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Al Kohn and Bob Kohn § 15.01 Introduction § 15.02 Basic Music Licensing Factors [A] Fee Structure [1] Practical Constraints [2] Legal Constraints [B] Value of the Song [1] Quantitative Factors Affecting Value [2] Qualitative Factors Affecting ...
The Pocket Lawyer for Filmmakers: A Legal Toolkit for ...

The Pocket Lawyer for Filmmakers: A Legal Toolkit for ...

Thomas A. Crowell

... Nondisclosure Agreements (Nolo Press 2001). MUSIC LAW Al Kohn et al., Kohn on Music Licensing (Aspen Publishers 2002). WEBSITES Attorneys AttorneyThomas A. Crowell,Esq.: www.thomascrowell.com AttorneyIvanSaperstein,Esq.: ...
Czech It Out: Czech American Biography Sourcebook

Czech It Out: Czech American Biography Sourcebook

Miloslav Rechcigl, Jr.

LC KOHEL Descendants of Joannes Kohel and Related Families: Auclair, Ferguson, Grube, Hörz and Panzer. By Michael E. Kohel. Franklin, NC: Genealogy Pub. Service, 2006. 369p. KOHN Illustrated Family Tree of the Kohn, Barnett and ...
Georg Fischer AG 1930 - 1945.: Ein Schweizer ...

Georg Fischer AG 1930 - 1945.: Ein Schweizer ...

Hans Ulrich Wipf

... Emil Beerli Hans Brusch Dr. Fritz Schröder Julius Ehinger Hans Brusch 1939 Emil Beerli Alfred Horstmann Hans Brusch Emil Beerli Wilhelm Kempf J, Woorlmann Dr Fritz Schröder Julius Ehinger Hans Brusch 1940 Alfred Horstmann Hans ...
The Politics of Humour: Laughter, Inclusion and Exclusion in ...

The Politics of Humour: Laughter, Inclusion and Exclusion in ...

Martina Kessel

... Frühjahr 1933 in 3 Akten (Berlin-Halensee: Chronos, 1933). 36 Lanzelot [i.e., Carl Martin Köhn], 'An “Porzia!”' Die Brennessel 3 (1933): 182. 37 Lanzelot [i.e., Carl Martin Köhn], 'Darf die deutsche Frau.
Newberry County, South Carolina: Historical and Genealogical

Newberry County, South Carolina: Historical and Genealogical

George Leland Summer

Verna Summer Kohn ( Urs. Hal Kohn,Sr.), Haaaie Livingstone ( lira. D. A.}, Ida Cromer McCarley ( urs. S. C.), Klas. Georgia Porter, Trent Keitt Purcell ( Irs. K. B. ) , Helen Smith Reid ( Mrs. William R., Sr.), Lavania Eleazar Summer ( lira. Oscar R .) ...
Vierter Deutscher IPv6 Gipfel 2011

Vierter Deutscher IPv6 Gipfel 2011

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IPv6 in einem Firmennetzwerk - Überlegungen und vorbereitende Maßnahmen für das BOSCH Corporate Network Martin Köhn Bosch, Network Design (CI/ OSN1) Vita: Martin Köhn wechselte Anfang 2009 zur Robert Bosch GmbH. Vorher war ...
Ai Weiwei Speaks: with Hans Ulrich Obrist

Ai Weiwei Speaks: with Hans Ulrich Obrist

Hans Ulrich Obrist

In this series of interviews, conducted over several years with the curator Hans Ulrich Obrist, he discusses the many dimensions of his artistic life, ranging over subjects including ceramics, blogging, nature, philosophy and the myriad ...
Fairy Tales of Hans Christian Andersen (Illustrated)

Fairy Tales of Hans Christian Andersen (Illustrated)

Hans Christian Andersen

The collection consists of more than 20 stories by Hans Christian Andersen, including such favorites as The Snow Queen, The Little Mermaid, The Ugly Duckling, The Steadfast Tin Soldier, The Emperor's New Clothes, Thumbelina, The Princess ...
Die Nürnberger Priameldichtung: Untersuchungen zu Hans ...

Die Nürnberger Priameldichtung: Untersuchungen zu Hans ...

Hansjürgen Kiepe

247 Nach Engelsing (1973), S. 18. 248 Linhart Reichner, Buchbintter ; AStB Nr. 305, Bl. 149'. 249 Hans Franck, H. Nordlinger, Andres Feldner, Kunz Mawter, Hans Schützenhof. - In den Stadtrechnungen von 1458 wird ein Heinz Helmreich fUr ...
Hans Brinker Or the Silver Skates: Complete and Unabridged

Hans Brinker Or the Silver Skates: Complete and Unabridged

Mary Mapes Dodge

A new friend gives Hans and his sister Gretel enough money for one pair of ice skates, so Hans insists that Gretel enter the grand competition for silver skates, while he seeks the great doctor who consents to try to restore their father's ...
Det Danske bogmarked

Det Danske bogmarked

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Inden 25. maj 1983 til Hans Martin: Det Schønbergske Forlag Den store dårskab kr. 27,75 bedes returneret nedenstående Hans Martin: bøger, som derefter ikke længere Det korteste strå kr. 27,75 omfattes af samhandelsreglerne: Hans Martin:  ...
A New Science of Politics: Hans Kelsen's Reply to Eric ...

A New Science of Politics: Hans Kelsen's Reply to Eric ...

Hans Kelsen

There is, however, one exception: Only shortly after the appearance of Voegelins "New Science" in 1954, Hans Kelsen has written a most detailed reply to this book of his former student.

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