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Godless Intellectuals?

Godless Intellectuals?

Alexander Tristan Riley

Berghahn Books
2012
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The Durkheimians have traditionally been understood as positivist, secular thinkers, fully within the Enlightenment project of limitless reason and progress. In a radical revision of this view, this book persuasively argues that the core members of the Durkheimian circle (Durkheim himself, Marcel Mauss, Henri Hubert and Robert Hertz) are significantly more complicated than this. Through his extensive analysis of large volumes of correspondence as well as historical and macro-sociological mappings of the intellectual and social worlds in which the Durkheimian project emerged, the author shows the Durkheimian project to have constituted a quasi-religious quest in ways much deeper than most interpreters have thought. Their fascination, both personal and intellectual, with the sacred is the basis on which the author reconstructs some important components of modern French intellectual history, connecting Durkheimian thought to key representatives of French poststructuralism and postmodernism: Bataille, Foucault, Derrida, Baudrillard, and Deleuze.
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Godless Intellectuals?

Godless Intellectuals?

Alexander Tristan Riley

Berghahn Books
2010
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The Durkheimians have traditionally been understood as positivist, secular thinkers, fully within the Enlightenment project of limitless reason and progress. In a radical revision of this view, this book persuasively argues that the core members of the Durkheimian circle (Durkheim himself, Marcel Mauss, Henri Hubert and Robert Hertz) are significantly more complicated than this. Through his extensive analysis of large volumes of correspondence as well as historical and macro-sociological mappings of the intellectual and social worlds in which the Durkheimian project emerged, the author shows the Durkheimian project to have constituted a quasi-religious quest in ways much deeper than most interpreters have thought. Their fascination, both personal and intellectual, with the sacred is the basis on which the author reconstructs some important components of modern French intellectual history, connecting Durkheimian thought to key representatives of French poststructuralism and postmodernism: Bataille, Foucault, Derrida, Baudrillard, and Deleuze.
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The Life of the Author: Alexander Pope

The Life of the Author: Alexander Pope

Glynis Ridley

JOHN WILEY SONS INC
2026
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Offers a reader-friendly guide to reading, understanding, and appreciating Pope today Alexander Pope’s words echo across centuries, woven into the fabric of everyday English. Phrases such as “to err is human” and “hope springs eternal” have long since left the pages of his poetry to become part of common speech. But behind these familiar lines was a writer whose sharp wit, mastery of form, and satirical brilliance secured his fame while also earning him powerful enemies. The Life of the Author: Alexander Pope provides an accessible yet rigorous introduction to one of the most quoted poets in the English language. By situating Pope within the cultural and political turbulence of the eighteenth century, author Glynis Ridley illuminates the ways Pope's life and writings continually intersected, shaping both his reputation and his enduring influence. Drawing upon Pope’s poetry, prose, and correspondence, this concise volume reveals a man who was both celebrated and scorned, independent and embattled. Assuming no prior expertise in eighteenth-century literature, Ridley guides readers through the intellectual climate of Pope’s age, showing how satire became its defining form and how Pope elevated it into enduring art. Each chapter pairs biographical insight with close attention to the events that informed his work, providing a framework for understanding both his artistry and his historical significance. Opening the door to a deeper appreciation of this singular writer, The Life of the Author: Alexander Pope: Presents a compact overview of Pope’s life and works, ideal for classroom adoption Places Pope’s writings in dialogue with the political and cultural contexts of his time Highlights Pope’s role in shaping satire as the dominant literary form of his age Explains how to approach eighteenth-century poetry with reference to Pope’s Essay on Criticism Frames Pope’s influence on language and culture, from everyday phrases to modern media Serving as both an introduction to Pope and a springboard for further reading and research into his extensive corpus, The Life of the Author: Alexander Pope is ideal for undergraduate and graduate students exploring eighteenth-century literature, satire, or cultural history. It is well-suited for courses on English literature, poetry, and cultural studies across English, history, and humanities programs.
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Rescuing Riley

Rescuing Riley

S. B. Alexander

Raven Wing Publishing
2024
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Loves dangerous dance with destiny. In the heart of Redwood Cove, I yearn for a simple reunion with my best friend, Liza, away from my harried days and long nights as a wedding planner. No phones. No brides screaming at me. And no memories of ex-boyfriends. After my recent breakup, I was done with relationships until I met him. One look at disabled veteran Josh Bandon and my stomach is rattling and rolling in the most delicious way. His soulful green eyes suck me in. His infectious laugh gives me goose bumps, making me feel like a giddy teenage girl again. But when Liza vanishes, any idea of a relationship with the handsome Navy SEAL will have to wait. Suddenly, my relaxing retreat turns into a perilous mission. With Josh's military training as our only edge, we race to find my best friend until I'm caught in the crossfire. Now, my fate rests in Josh's hands, and I pray he can save me in time. Rescuing Riley is a heart-pounding stand-alone, small-town romantic suspense filled with angst, action, intrigue, and a love story that promises a happily ever after.
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The Social Thought of Emile Durkheim

The Social Thought of Emile Durkheim

Alexander T. Riley

SAGE Publications Inc
2014
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This new volume of the SAGE Social Thinkers series provides a concise introduction to the work, life, and influences of Émile Durkheim, one of the informal "holy trinity" of sociology’s founding thinkers, along with Weber and Marx. The author shows that Durkheim’s perspective is arguably the most properly sociological of the three. He thought through the nature of society, culture, and the complex relationship of the individual to the collective in a manner more concentrated and thorough than any of his contemporaries during the period when sociology was emerging as a discipline.
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Angel Patriots

Angel Patriots

Alexander T. Riley

New York University Press
2015
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When United Flight 93, the fourth plane hijacked in the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, crashed into a field near Shanksville, Pennsylvania, the gash it left in the ground became a national site of mourning. The flight's 40 passengers became a media obsession, and countless books, movies, and articles told the tale of their heroic fight to band together and sacrifice their lives to stop Flight 93 from becoming a weapon of terror. In Angel Patriots, Alexander Riley argues that by memorializing these individuals as patriots, we have woven them into much larger story of our nation—an existing web of narratives, values, dramatic frameworks, and cultural characters about what it means to be truly American. Riley examines the symbolic impact and role of the Flight 93 disaster in the nation's collective consciousness, delving into the spontaneous memorial efforts that blossomed in Shanksville immediately after the news of the crash spread; the ad-hoc sites honoring the victims that in time emerged, such as a Parks Department-maintained memorial close to the crash site and a Flight 93 Chapel created by a local Catholic priest; and finally, the creation of an official, permanent crash monument in Shanksville like those built for past American wars. Riley also analyzes the cultural narratives that evolved in films and in books around the events on the day of the crash and the lives and deaths of its "angel patriot" passengers, uncovering how these representations of the event reflect the myth of the authentic American nation—one that Americans believed was gravely threatened in the September 11 attacks. A profound and thought-provoking study, Angel Patriots unveils how, in the wake of 9/11, America mourned much more than the loss of life.
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Angel Patriots

Angel Patriots

Alexander T. Riley

New York University Press
2015
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When United Flight 93, the fourth plane hijacked in the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, crashed into a field near Shanksville, Pennsylvania, the gash it left in the ground became a national site of mourning. The flight's 40 passengers became a media obsession, and countless books, movies, and articles told the tale of their heroic fight to band together and sacrifice their lives to stop Flight 93 from becoming a weapon of terror. In Angel Patriots, Alexander Riley argues that by memorializing these individuals as patriots, we have woven them into much larger story of our nation—an existing web of narratives, values, dramatic frameworks, and cultural characters about what it means to be truly American. Riley examines the symbolic impact and role of the Flight 93 disaster in the nation's collective consciousness, delving into the spontaneous memorial efforts that blossomed in Shanksville immediately after the news of the crash spread; the ad-hoc sites honoring the victims that in time emerged, such as a Parks Department-maintained memorial close to the crash site and a Flight 93 Chapel created by a local Catholic priest; and finally, the creation of an official, permanent crash monument in Shanksville like those built for past American wars. Riley also analyzes the cultural narratives that evolved in films and in books around the events on the day of the crash and the lives and deaths of its "angel patriot" passengers, uncovering how these representations of the event reflect the myth of the authentic American nation—one that Americans believed was gravely threatened in the September 11 attacks. A profound and thought-provoking study, Angel Patriots unveils how, in the wake of 9/11, America mourned much more than the loss of life.
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Global Terrorism Threat Assessment 2024

Global Terrorism Threat Assessment 2024

Catrina Doxsee; Alexander Palmer; Riley McCabe

BLOOMSBURY PUBLISHING PLC
2024
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This CSIS report states that terrorism is no longer the leading international threat to the United States or its top defense priority, but challenges related to violent extremism remain. The threat from Salafi-jihadist groups such as al Qaeda and the Islamic State has declined, and ethnonationalist threats are largely contained. However, a broader patchwork of violent far-left extremist ideologies has become more prominent on the global stage.
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alexandra

alexandra

Alexandra

Brovary Limited
2014
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Alexandra: the research of a Ukrainian psychologist into women's sensual fantasies. A Collection of over 50 subtly sensual fantasiesIt may be naughty, raunchy and exciting but this is also a book that shows women how they can be empowered by their deepest thoughts. It is a book that every woman should read. In this anthology of over 50 subtly erotic fantasies collected from friends, and clients, and drawing from her own deepest thoughts she both exposes her life to a full and open scrutiny while offering all women a glimpse of their own sexual potential.Psychologist, fashion model, Ukrainian, happy in love, empowered and in control of her life and body and with degrees from Kiev and London, Alexandra is an expert in female sensual fantasies. As social psychologist, her focus is on the impact on social behaviours of women's erotic and sexual fantasies. Based in Central Europe, she has collected over fifty women's deeply erotic, sensual and personal fantasies. But there is more. She is also a model and has modelled for fashion brands, often in tight and skimpy lingerie, and shown and exposed every curve of her body in magazines and on billboards, but she has always been in control and empowered.As she says: "I have spent much of my adult life thinking about how women think about sex. I am one of the lucky people who really enjoy their work."This book was written for women but it is also great reading for men. Maybe we can all agree that, generally, men just don't understand women and our needs. So, men, if you must, please read and buy Alexandra; you might learn something and you will also enjoy it immensely "I have always known how to control men, to make them mine. I knew this very early in my life. It is innate and not about sex; men can have sex any time they want. Control of a man is in the mind. It is about stimulating his imagination and desire. Feed the imagination and desire will come. Imagination takes us to places we normally can't go, but make that imagination real and we all follow. I have set out to fulfil many of my personal fantasies because that is my nature. It was always my choice. I have done many very naughty and often wicked things. I regret nothing."This is a book all women should read.What others have said"She has shown me who and what I can be without feeling guilty." Paula, London"You might love or loathe her but you can't help but admire and respect her. I just had to keep reading to know what she was going to do next. She is not limited by society and conformity. She knows what she wants and she is not afraid to go get it. This is a book for all women." Jane, California, USA
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Alexandra

Alexandra

Steven Wray

Austin Macauley Publishers
2023
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Alexandra is a story set in a near future that is all-too-possible. Humans are changing the environment and ecology of the planet without thought to the consequences for the planet or human civilisation. Many civilisations have collapsed in the face of environmental change, and our current technology dependent society is also vulnerable despite the hubris of science and technology. The novel follows two young women who learn to cope in a world that changes completely in their lifetimes.
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Alexandra

Alexandra

Lauren Royal; Devon Royal

Novelty Publishers, LLC
2021
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♥ A swoon-worthy nobleman with a dark past♥ A debutante with a flawless reputation♥ A compromising embrace♥ A close-knit, meddling family♥ Sweet Regency romance From New York Times bestselling author Lauren Royal and her daughter comes the first novel in their beloved Regency series featuring the "outrageously funny, loyal, and endearing" Chase family.Lady Alexandra Chase has always liked being the perfect daughter, thank you very much. Why would she bother chafing against society's restrictions when instead she could be basking in the warm glow of its approval? But when her brother's best friend-and secret obsession-returns from a long spell abroad, she begins losing interest in the suitable young lord she's expected to marry. Suddenly, family duty and a flawless reputation seem less important than the chance, however slight, that her girlhood crush might notice her now that she's all grown up...Tristan Nesbitt has done some growing up himself over the last few years, what with moving across oceans, inheriting a title, and facing a devastating scandal. But through it all, he's never forgotten the Chases, the closest thing he had to a family back in his school days. When his old friend Griffin Chase requests a favor, he's happy to oblige, as long as he can maintain enough distance from the family that his infamous past won't tarnish their good name. Unfortunately, one Chase seems intent on getting much closer to him than she should...PLEASE NOTE: This book is a SWEET & CLEAN ROMANCE. If you'd prefer to read a steamy romance with a similar plot, look for "Tempt Me at Midnight" by Lauren Royal.Book DetailsA complete, standalone story-no cliffhangers Series: Sweet Chase Brides: The Regency, Book 1Style: Sweet historical romanceLength: 100,000 words (about 400 standard pages)Bonus Material: Author's Note, preview of next book, link to giveawayClean Read: No offensive language or explicit content** If you'd prefer to read a steamy version of this series, look for "Tempt Me at Midnight" by Lauren Royal.Reviews"Captivating historical romance. Romance readers of all ages will love Lauren Royal & Devon Royal's books "-Glynnis Campbell, USA Today Bestselling Author"...the beguiling start to a new trilogy featuring the Chase sisters."-Booklist"...fascinating period details, delightfully conventional and unconventional characters, and a mystery that must be resolved. Run, don't walk, to get your copy today "-LoveRomances.comConnecting BooksWhile Alexandra can be read as a stand-alone novel, many readers enjoy reading it as part of a series. All of Lauren & Devon's books feature Chase family members. Should you wish to read them in chronological order, this is the sequence: Sweet Chase BridesThe Earl's Unsuitable BrideThe Marquess's Scottish BrideThe Laird's Fairytale BrideThe Duke's Reluctant BrideThe Viscount's Wallflower BrideThe Baron's Inconvenient BrideThe Gentleman's Scandalous BrideThe Cavalier's Christmas BrideA Chase Brides Christmas (A Family Reunion)Sweet Chase Brides: The RegencyAlexandraJulianaCorinnaSweet Chase Brides: The Renaissance - New in 2021Alice Betrothed
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Alexandra

Alexandra

Noor Nieftagodien; Phil Bonner

Wits University Press
2008
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Alexandra: A History is a social and political history of one of South Africa's oldest townships. It begins with the founding of Alexandra as a freehold township in 1912 and traces its growth as a centre of black working-class life through the early years before the Nationalist government, through the struggles of the apartheid era and into the present day. Declared as a location for 'natives and coloureds', Alexandra became home to a diverse population where stand owners, tenants, squatters, hostel-dwellers, workers and migrants from every corner of the country converged to make a new life for themselves near the economic hub of Johannesburg. The stories of ordinary people are at the core of the township's history. Based on numerous life-history interviews with residents and previously unexamined archive sources, the book portrays in vivid detail the daily struggles and tribulations of the people of Alexandra. A significant focus is the rich history of political resistance, in which political organisations and civic movements organised bus boycotts, anti-removal and anti-pass campaigns, and mobilised for housing and a better life for the township's residents. But the book also tells the stories of daily life, of the making of urban cultures and of the infamous Spoilers and Msomi gangs. Over weekends Alexandra came alive as soccer matches, church services and shebeens vie for the attention of residents. Alexandra: A History highlights the social complexities of the township, which at times caused tension between different segments of the population. Above all else, despite a long history of hardship and adversity, the community spirit of the people of Alexandra, expressed in a fiercely loyal love of their township home, has repeatedly triumphed and endured.
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Alexandra

Alexandra

Siobhán Parkinson

Little Island
2014
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Four very short stories about the everyday life of a little girl and her mum, by Ireland's first Children's Laureate. Alexandra’s adventures include changing her name, bedtime fears and a plaster disaster. In each story, Alexandra's mum helps her to learn about herself and the world by allowing her to make her own discoveries. These warm stories by Ireland’s first Children’s Laureate were originally broadcast on Ireland's state broadcaster, RTE, and are great for reading aloud to children. Gentle and lovely illustrations create a warm and loving atmosphere between Alexandra and her mum.
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