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Michigan's Thumb Drive: A Ride Around M-25 Michigan's Blue Water Highway

Michigan's Thumb Drive: A Ride Around M-25 Michigan's Blue Water Highway

Michael J. Thorp

Southorp Publishers
2014
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"MICHIGAN'S THUMB DRIVE" is a trip through Michigan's Thumb, it's also a history of Michigan, a geological survey and a travel guide. Michael J. Thorp tells stories of people, hard work and hard luck: legends of natural disasters, opportunity and riches and of failure and loss. Tales of presidents and war heroes, famous inventors and explorers, simple farmers and sophisticated Ivy League professors; it's all here in one trip around Michigan's Thumb. *Why did the terrified founders of the little community on Lake Huron call it Port Hope? *Who might be the most important political figure to come out of Michigan's Thumb? *What famous billionaire's fortune can be traced to his father's first job in the Thumb? *How did a telephone pole and an old street light change a Thumb community forever?
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The Legend of the Abominable Huckleberry: (or) The Practically True Story of How the Huckleberry Railroad Got its Name

The Legend of the Abominable Huckleberry: (or) The Practically True Story of How the Huckleberry Railroad Got its Name

Michael J. Thorp

Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
2011
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Author Michael J. Thorp turns railroad history on its ear with this delightful and slightly scary tale of an oversize huckleberry and the people who see it, and have to decide whether to tell anyone what they saw. A little history, a little fantasy and a whole lot of fun.Do you believe in the Abominable Huckleberry?
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The (even) Greater, Great Lakes Trivia Test: The Who, What, Where, When, Why and How of Michigan

The (even) Greater, Great Lakes Trivia Test: The Who, What, Where, When, Why and How of Michigan

Michael J. Thorp

Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
2018
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The (even) Greater, Great Lakes Trivia Test is about the people, places and history of Michigan and the Great Lakes. Who was the first millionaire in Detroit, What Michiganian could juggle four balls while riding a unicycle and is called the father of the digital age, where is Michigan's first historical marker, and why can Michigan Catholics eat muskrat on meatless days days? Learn the Who, What, Where, When and Why of Michigan. Take the test, let's see what you know.
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Descent of the Dialectic

Descent of the Dialectic

Michael J. Thompson

TAYLOR FRANCIS LTD
2024
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This book reconstructs the concept and practice of dialectics as a means of grounding a critical theory of society. At the center of this project is the thesis of phronetic criticism or a form of reason that is able to synthesize human value with objective rationality.This book argues that defects in modern forms of social reason are the result of the powers of social structure and the norms and purposes they embody. Increasingly, modern societies are driven not by substantive values concerning human good but by the technical imperatives of economic management, leading to a cultural condition of nihilism that has eroded dialectical consciousness. The first half of the book demonstrates the various ways that social power erodes and undermines critical-rational forms of consciousness. The second part of the book constructs an alternative basis for critical reason by showing how it requires seeing human value as essentially ontological: that is, constituted by objective forms of sociality that either promote human freedom or pervert our capacities and drive toward pathological forms of life. The philosophical claim is that a critical theory of ethics must be rooted in these concrete forms of life and that this will serve as a critical vantage point for critical political judgment and transformational praxis.Descent of the Dialectic will be of interest to researchers working in philosophy, political theory, social theory, and critical theory.
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Descent of the Dialectic

Descent of the Dialectic

Michael J. Thompson

TAYLOR FRANCIS LTD
2025
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This book reconstructs the concept and practice of dialectics as a means of grounding a critical theory of society. At the center of this project is the thesis of phronetic criticism or a form of reason that is able to synthesize human value with objective rationality. This book argues that defects in modern forms of social reason are the result of the powers of social structure and the norms and purposes they embody. Increasingly, modern societies are driven not by substantive values concerning human good but by the technical imperatives of economic management, leading to a cultural condition of nihilism that has eroded dialectical consciousness. The first half of the book demonstrates the various ways that social power erodes and undermines critical-rational forms of consciousness. The second part of the book constructs an alternative basis for critical reason by showing how it requires seeing human value as essentially ontological: that is, constituted by objective forms of sociality that either promote human freedom or pervert our capacities and drive toward pathological forms of life. The philosophical claim is that a critical theory of ethics must be rooted in these concrete forms of life and that this will serve as a critical vantage point for critical political judgment and transformational praxis. Descent of the Dialectic will be of interest to researchers working in philosophy, political theory, social theory, and critical theory.
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The Specter of Babel

The Specter of Babel

Michael J. Thompson

State University of New York Press
2020
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Presents a new way of thinking about fundamental political concepts such as freedom, justice, and the common good.In an age of rising groupthink, reactionary populism, social conformity, and democratic deficit, political judgment in modern society has reached a state of crisis. In The Specter of Babel, Michael J. Thompson offers a critical reconstruction of the concept of political judgment that can help resuscitate critical citizenship and democratic life. At the center of the book are two arguments. The first is that modern practical and political philosophy has made a postmetaphysical turn that is unable to guard against the effects of social power on consciousness and the deliberative powers of citizens. The second is that an alternative path toward a critical social ontology can provide a framework for a new theory of ethics and politics. This critical social ontology looks at human sociality not as mere intersubjectivity or communication, but rather as constituted by the shapes that our social-relational structures take as well as the kinds of purposes and ends toward which our social lives are organized. Only by calling these into question, Thompson boldly argues, can we once again attempt to revitalize social critique and democratic politics.
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The Specter of Babel

The Specter of Babel

Michael J. Thompson

State University of New York Press
2021
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Presents a new way of thinking about fundamental political concepts such as freedom, justice, and the common good.In an age of rising groupthink, reactionary populism, social conformity, and democratic deficit, political judgment in modern society has reached a state of crisis. In The Specter of Babel, Michael J. Thompson offers a critical reconstruction of the concept of political judgment that can help resuscitate critical citizenship and democratic life. At the center of the book are two arguments. The first is that modern practical and political philosophy has made a postmetaphysical turn that is unable to guard against the effects of social power on consciousness and the deliberative powers of citizens. The second is that an alternative path toward a critical social ontology can provide a framework for a new theory of ethics and politics. This critical social ontology looks at human sociality not as mere intersubjectivity or communication, but rather as constituted by the shapes that our social-relational structures take as well as the kinds of purposes and ends toward which our social lives are organized. Only by calling these into question, Thompson boldly argues, can we once again attempt to revitalize social critique and democratic politics.
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The Domestication of Critical Theory

The Domestication of Critical Theory

Michael J. Thompson

Rowman Littlefield International
2016
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Critical theory was one of the most vigorous and insightful intellectual traditions of the twentieth-century. At its core was a critique of culture and consciousness tied to instrumental rationality and capitalist economic life. Yet, Michael J. Thompson argues in this highly original book that this once critical tradition has been domesticated - it no longer offers a philosophically convincing nor politically viable form of social critique. Thompson demonstrates that critical theory has surrendered its concerns with domination, alienation, and the pathologies of capitalist modernity and shifted its focus toward neo-Idealist themes. This new critical theory has turned its back on the insights of the classical critical theorists. Thompson traces how this shift occurred and how we can reclaim critique in an age of conformism, apathy, and depoliticization. He goes on to defend the different aspects of critical theory that can be used to reformulate social critique, one that must be brought into a dialogue with contemporary political, social and moral philosophy that protects the lasting and crucial legacy of critical theory as an emancipatory political project.
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The Domestication of Critical Theory

The Domestication of Critical Theory

Michael J. Thompson

Rowman Littlefield International
2016
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Critical theory was one of the most vigorous and insightful intellectual traditions of the twentieth-century. At its core was a critique of culture and consciousness tied to instrumental rationality and capitalist economic life. Yet, Michael J. Thompson argues in this highly original book that this once critical tradition has been domesticated - it no longer offers a philosophically convincing nor politically viable form of social critique. Thompson demonstrates that critical theory has surrendered its concerns with domination, alienation, and the pathologies of capitalist modernity and shifted its focus toward neo-Idealist themes. This new critical theory has turned its back on the insights of the classical critical theorists. Thompson traces how this shift occurred and how we can reclaim critique in an age of conformism, apathy, and depoliticization. He goes on to defend the different aspects of critical theory that can be used to reformulate social critique, one that must be brought into a dialogue with contemporary political, social and moral philosophy that protects the lasting and crucial legacy of critical theory as an emancipatory political project.
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Atlantis and Doggerland: Uncovering the Sunken Mysteries of Our Past

Atlantis and Doggerland: Uncovering the Sunken Mysteries of Our Past

Michael J. Thompson

tredition GmbH
2024
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In "Atlantis and Doggerland: Uncovering the Sunken Mysteries of Our Past," Michael J. Thompson embarks on a captivating journey to unravel the secrets of two of history's most intriguing enigmas. Merging meticulous research with vivid storytelling, Thompson explores the connections between the legendary Atlantis and the prehistoric landscape of Doggerland. This book promises to illuminate the shadows of our ancient world, offering readers a unique glimpse into the civilizations that may have thrived in these now-submerged lands. It's an inspiring exploration for anyone fascinated by the mysteries that lie beneath our oceans and the stories they hold.
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Atlantis and Doggerland: Uncovering the Sunken Mysteries of Our Past

Atlantis and Doggerland: Uncovering the Sunken Mysteries of Our Past

Michael J. Thompson

tredition GmbH
2024
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In "Atlantis and Doggerland: Uncovering the Sunken Mysteries of Our Past," Michael J. Thompson embarks on a captivating journey to unravel the secrets of two of history's most intriguing enigmas. Merging meticulous research with vivid storytelling, Thompson explores the connections between the legendary Atlantis and the prehistoric landscape of Doggerland. This book promises to illuminate the shadows of our ancient world, offering readers a unique glimpse into the civilizations that may have thrived in these now-submerged lands. It's an inspiring exploration for anyone fascinated by the mysteries that lie beneath our oceans and the stories they hold.
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Measuring the Health of the Liberal International Order

Measuring the Health of the Liberal International Order

Michael J Mazarr; Astrid Stuth Cevallos; Miranda Priebe; Andrew Radin; Kathleen Reedy; Alexander D Rothenberg; Julia A Thompson; Jordan Willcox

RAND
2017
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As part of a larger study on the future of the post-World War II liberal international order, RAND researchers analyze the health of the existing order and offer implications for future U.S. policy. The study's overall conclusion is that the postwar order continues to enjoy many elements of stability but is increasingly threatened by major geopolitical and domestic socioeconomic trends that call into question the order's fundamental assumptions.
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What Deters and Why

What Deters and Why

Michael J Mazarr; Arthur Chan; Alyssa Demus; Bryan Frederick; Alireza Nader; Stephanie Pezard; Julia A Thompson; Elina Treyger

RAND
2019
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The challenge of deterring territorial aggression is taking on renewed importance, yet discussion of it has lagged in U.S. military and strategy circles. The authors aim to provide a fresh look, with two primary purposes: to review established concepts about deterrence, and to provide a framework for evaluating the strength of deterrent relationships. They focus on a specific type of deterrence: extended deterrence of interstate aggression.
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Management of the Difficult Airway: A Handbook for Surgeons

Management of the Difficult Airway: A Handbook for Surgeons

Jerome W Thompson; Francisco O M Vieira; Michael J Rutter

JP Medical Ltd
2015
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Airway management is a crucial skill to master and the first priority in the assessment of a critically ill or injured patient. Failure to secure an adequate airway can quickly lead to death or disability. Though primarily the remit of the anaesthesiologist, airway management also presents challenges to the surgeon, for example in obese patients or during surgery for thyroid cancer, particularly where reconstruction of the airway is involved. Management of the Difficult Airway: A Handbook for Surgeons is the first book designed to help surgeons with the issues they face maintaining a clear airway and preventing obstruction. It provides practical guidance not just on emergency situations, but also on complex, planned interventions where it is the surgeon who oversees the management of the airway, for example during surgery for congenital airway anomalies. Early chapters cover anatomy, imaging, indications and specific techniques; later ones cover airway situations in specific groups, for example patients requiring surgical reconstruction of the airway resulting from cancer. Management of the Difficult Airway provides a comprehensive, timely review of the core knowledge and clinical skills necessary for successful airway management in the surgical environment. Key Points Provides a ‘go-to’ skills manual for surgeons focussing on difficult airway management in surgical patientsCovers surgical airway management issues in adult and paediatric patientsMultidisciplinary author team combines the expertise of ENT and other surgeons, radiologists and anaesthesiologists
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Advances In Nanoengineering: Electronics, Materials And Assembly

Advances In Nanoengineering: Electronics, Materials And Assembly

J Michael T Thompson; Giles Davies

Imperial College Press
2007
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This book outlines a selection of exciting advances currently being made worldwide in the field of modern engineering at the nanometer scale. Leading scientists and engineers give a general overview of research advances in their specialized subject areas. They also describe some of their own cutting-edge research and give their visions of the future.Written in a popular and well-illustrated style, the articles are written by young scientists many of whom hold, or have held, prestigious Royal Society or EPSRC Fellowships. Carefully selected by Professor A G Davies and Professor J M T Thompson FRS, topics include: the fabrication and measurement of nanoelectronic devices, organic conductors, and bioelectronic materials; the assembly of such structures into appropriate configurations, including the use of biological processes to drive the assembly; the development of new materials including both organic and inorganic wires, carbon nanotubes, and magnetic materials; and finally, the analysis and characterization of these structures.The book conveys the excitement and enthusiasm of the authors for their work at the frontiers of modern engineering nanotechnology. All are definitive reviews for readers with a general interest in the future directions of science and engineering at the nanometer scale.
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Colourful Views Of Stability And Chaos

Colourful Views Of Stability And Chaos

J Michael T Thompson

WORLD SCIENTIFIC PUBLISHING CO PTE LTD
2025
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This book provides a glimpse of the author JMT Thompson's lifetime work on the buckling of thin shell structures, the general theory of elastic stability, chaos theory and some aspects of nonlinear dynamics relevant to the escape from a potential well.Besides the traditional topics that will be useful to readers who are engineers and researchers, the compilation also includes a paper on climate predictions, showcasing the prolific interest of the author who has published more than 200 research papers throughout his scientific career. The introductory chapter includes the biographical details. Well-illustrated by many colourful figures and photographs, the reader will find a lively introduction to topics in the fields of physics, engineering and nonlinear dynamics.
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