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Power, Pleasure, and Profit

Author : David Wootton
Publisher : Harvard University Press
ISBN 13 : 0674989902
Total Pages : 401 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (749 download)

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Download or read book Power, Pleasure, and Profit written by David Wootton and published by Harvard University Press. This book was released on 2018-10-08 with total page 401 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A provocative history of the changing values that have given rise to our present discontents. We pursue power, pleasure, and profit. We want as much as we can get, and we deploy instrumental reasoning—cost-benefit analysis—to get it. We judge ourselves and others by how well we succeed. It is a way of life and thought that seems natural, inevitable, and inescapable. As David Wootton shows, it is anything but. In Power, Pleasure, and Profit, he traces an intellectual and cultural revolution that replaced the older systems of Aristotelian ethics and Christian morality with the iron cage of instrumental reasoning that now gives shape and purpose to our lives. Wootton guides us through four centuries of Western thought—from Machiavelli to Madison—to show how new ideas about politics, ethics, and economics stepped into a gap opened up by religious conflict and the Scientific Revolution. As ideas about godliness and Aristotelian virtue faded, theories about the rational pursuit of power, pleasure, and profit moved to the fore in the work of writers both obscure and as famous as Hobbes, Locke, and Adam Smith. The new instrumental reasoning cut through old codes of status and rank, enabling the emergence of movements for liberty and equality. But it also helped to create a world in which virtue, honor, shame, and guilt count for almost nothing, and what matters is success. Is our world better for the rise of instrumental reasoning? To answer that question, Wootton writes, we must first recognize that we live in its grip.

Profit and Pleasure

Author : Rosemary Hennessy
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1135960984
Total Pages : 280 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (359 download)

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Download or read book Profit and Pleasure written by Rosemary Hennessy and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2002-06 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Drawing on an international range of examples, from Che Guevarra to "The Crying Game," Profit and Pleasure leads the discussion of sexuality to a consideration of material reality and the substance of men and women's everyday lives.

Pleasure in Profit

Author : Laura Moretti
Publisher : Columbia University Press
ISBN 13 : 023155205X
Total Pages : 323 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (315 download)

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Download or read book Pleasure in Profit written by Laura Moretti and published by Columbia University Press. This book was released on 2020-12-22 with total page 323 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the seventeenth century, Japanese popular prose flourished as waves of newly literate readers gained access to the printed word. Commercial publishers released vast numbers of titles in response to readers’ hunger for books that promised them potent knowledge. However, traditional literary histories of this period position the writings of Ihara Saikaku at center stage, largely neglecting the breadth of popular prose. In the first comprehensive study of the birth of Japanese commercial publishing, Laura Moretti investigates the vibrant world of vernacular popular literature. She marshals new data on the magnitude of the seventeenth-century publishing business and highlights the diversity and porosity of its publishing genres. Moretti explores how booksellers sparked interest among readers across the spectrum of literacies and demonstrates how they tantalized consumers with vital ethical, religious, societal, and interpersonal knowledge. She recasts books as tools for knowledge making, arguing that popular prose engaged its audience cognitively as well as aesthetically and emotionally to satisfy a burgeoning curiosity about the world. Crucially, Moretti shows, readers experienced entertainment within the didactic, finding pleasure in the profit gained from acquiring knowledge by interacting with transformative literature. Drawing on a rich variety of archival materials to present a vivid portrait of seventeenth-century Japanese publishing, Pleasure in Profit also speaks to broader conversations about the category of the literary by offering a new view of popular prose that celebrates plurality.

Pleasure, Profit, Proselytism

Author : J A Mangan
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1000144062
Total Pages : 316 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (1 download)

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Download or read book Pleasure, Profit, Proselytism written by J A Mangan and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2020-07-24 with total page 316 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book examines aspects of sport which Britain nurtured within its own culture and also transmitted to overseas territories with the expansion of empire.

Motives of Honor, Pleasure, and Profit

Author : Lorena S. Walsh
Publisher : UNC Press Books
ISBN 13 : 080789592X
Total Pages : 733 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (78 download)

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Download or read book Motives of Honor, Pleasure, and Profit written by Lorena S. Walsh and published by UNC Press Books. This book was released on 2012-12-01 with total page 733 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lorena Walsh offers an enlightening history of plantation management in the Chesapeake colonies of Virginia and Maryland, ranging from the founding of Jamestown to the close of the Seven Years' War and the end of the "Golden Age" of colonial Chesapeake agriculture. Walsh focuses on the operation of more than thirty individual plantations and on the decisions that large planters made about how they would run their farms. She argues that, in the mid-seventeenth century, Chesapeake planter elites deliberately chose to embrace slavery. Prior to 1763 the primary reason for large planters' debt was their purchase of capital assets--especially slaves--early in their careers. In the later stages of their careers, chronic indebtedness was rare. Walsh's narrative incorporates stories about the planters themselves, including family dynamics and relationships with enslaved workers. Accounts of personal and family fortunes among the privileged minority and the less well documented accounts of the suffering, resistance, and occasional minor victories of the enslaved workers add a personal dimension to more concrete measures of planter success or failure.

Experiencing Pleasure and Profit in Bible Study

Author : Dwight L. Moody
Publisher : Moody Publishers
ISBN 13 : 0802488560
Total Pages : 110 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (24 download)

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Download or read book Experiencing Pleasure and Profit in Bible Study written by Dwight L. Moody and published by Moody Publishers. This book was released on 2013-01-24 with total page 110 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Word of God. It is undoubtedly the key resource for a faithful, fulfilling Christian life. Has your study of the Bible been consistent and fruitful or do you struggle to be energized and disciplined? Experiencing Pleasure and Profit in Bible Study gives you a unique opportunity to be encouraged, challenged, and inspired by Dwight L. Moody, one of the most renowned evangelists and Bible teachers of all time. He recognized the common struggle people have to regularly and thoroughly study the Bible. He passionately addresses fundamental topics such as: How to Deepen Your Love for the Bible The Inspired Word of God How to Study the Bible Studying Great Bible Doctrines and Topics Knowing God's Word is essential for you to have a vibrant, growing Christian life. This classic work, refreshed and updated, will renew your enthusiasm to discover the life-changing truths contained in the precious Word of God.

Dairy Goats for Pleasure and Profit

Author : Harvey Considine
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 308 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (89 download)

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Download or read book Dairy Goats for Pleasure and Profit written by Harvey Considine and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Collecting Art

Author : Harvey Manes
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780578428819
Total Pages : 176 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (288 download)

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Download or read book Collecting Art written by Harvey Manes and published by . This book was released on 2019-01-02 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Everything you need to know about starting an art collection.

Fantasy City

Author : John Hannigan
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1134747012
Total Pages : 257 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (347 download)

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Download or read book Fantasy City written by John Hannigan and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2005-07-20 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fantasy City analyses the post-industrialist city as a site of entertainment. By discussing examples from a wide variety of venues, including casinos, malls, heritage developments and theme parks, Hannigan questions urban entertainments economic foundations and historical background. He asks whether such areas of fantasy destroy communities or instead create new groupings of shared identities and experiences. The book is written in a student friendly way with boxed case studies for class discussion.

Hobby Farm

Author : Carol Ekarius
Publisher : Fox Chapel Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1937049450
Total Pages : 273 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (37 download)

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Download or read book Hobby Farm written by Carol Ekarius and published by Fox Chapel Publishing. This book was released on 2012-01-03 with total page 273 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This beautiful book offers an intimate look at life on a hobby farm. From finding a farm to creating a business, to choosing what to plant to canning fruits, Hobby Farm will teach readers how to reap the benefits of rustic life with sound guidance.

Pleasure and Profit in Bible Study

Author : Dwight Lyman Moody
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 150 pages
Book Rating : 4.M/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Pleasure and Profit in Bible Study written by Dwight Lyman Moody and published by . This book was released on 1895 with total page 150 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: We cannot overestimate the importance of a thorough familiarity with the Bible. I try to lose no opportunity of urging people by every means in my power to the constant study of this wonderful Book. If through the pages that follow, I can reach still others and rouse them to read their Bibles, not at random but with a plan and purpose, I shall be indeed thankful. - Preface.

Farming for Pleasure and Profit

Author : Arthur Roland
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 240 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (243 download)

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Download or read book Farming for Pleasure and Profit written by Arthur Roland and published by . This book was released on 1880 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Margaret Shepherd's Calligraphy Projects for Pleasure and Profit

Author : Margaret Shepherd
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780722509555
Total Pages : 83 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (95 download)

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Download or read book Margaret Shepherd's Calligraphy Projects for Pleasure and Profit written by Margaret Shepherd and published by . This book was released on 1985 with total page 83 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Christmas Trees for Pleasure and Profit

Author : Robert D. Wray
Publisher : Rutgers University Press
ISBN 13 : 0813545811
Total Pages : 200 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (135 download)

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Download or read book Christmas Trees for Pleasure and Profit written by Robert D. Wray and published by Rutgers University Press. This book was released on 2008-10-22 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Christmas Trees for Pleasure and Profit is for anyone who enjoys being and working outdoors and is seeking a profitable hobby or small business venture. Robert Wray has updated this fourth edition to include the latest techniques and tools for harvesting trees, new methods of transport, the most recent data on herbicides, and advice on how to run a Christmas-tree business today. A perennial bestseller, this illustrated guide covers selecting land, choosing species, planting, harvesting, and managing a plantation. Wray provides guidance for choosing species suitable for the grower's situation, where and how to get planting stock, and how to care for it. The planting process is described in detail, including both hand and machine methods. The book presents useful techniques for protecting the growing trees from weeds, animals, fire, insects, and disease, and offers a full description of shearing or shaping trees to improve their form and densityùkeys to a successful crop. As the grower's job is not done until the trees are sold, issues of grading, harvesting, advertising, and marketing are examined. A chapter on finances deals with costs, profits, and taxes. From novice to experienced grower, there is something in this book for everyone.

Ducks

Author : Cherie Langlois
Publisher : CompanionHouse Books
ISBN 13 : 9781933958163
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (581 download)

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Download or read book Ducks written by Cherie Langlois and published by CompanionHouse Books. This book was released on 2008 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A flock of frolicking waterfowl can be a lively addition to any hobby farm, and "Ducks" offers essential information on tending a small-scale flock, with full-color photos, a handy glossary, and advice from experienced duck farmers, it's a must-read for those drawn to ducks for their striking colors, their spirited personalities, and the valuable products they provide for home and market.

Pleasure with Profit

Author : William Leybourn
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 424 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book Pleasure with Profit written by William Leybourn and published by . This book was released on 1694 with total page 424 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Speaking for Profit and Pleasure

Author : William D. Thompson
Publisher : Addison-Wesley Longman
ISBN 13 : 9780205270262
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (72 download)

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Download or read book Speaking for Profit and Pleasure written by William D. Thompson and published by Addison-Wesley Longman. This book was released on 1998 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With endorsements from two of the largest and most influential public speaking groups -- the National Speakers Association and Toastmasters International-- this book is written by an expert speaker and consultant who has received prestigious awards from these two organizations. Public speaking is vital to anyone interested in advancing in their careers or improving the ways in which they present themselves. This book offers a realistic look at the world of public speaking, from corporate trainers and motivational stars to beginning luncheon speakers. Through it all, the author guides readers step-by-step, helping them turn their dreams into reality. Readers will find the personal stories of successful speakers, along with answers to some intriguing questions: How do you break into public speaking? What skills do you need and where can you learn them? Can you keep your regular job and still make money from speaking engagements? What does it take to make a living at public speaking? This power-packed guide is brim-full of practical information. Readers will learn which skills and personal characteristics are essential, easy ways to get started, how to practice, the requirements for becoming a certified speaker, how to make contacts, what today's audiences expect, and much more. Anyone interested in speaking for "profit or pleasure." Part of the Essence of Public Speaking Series.