Authored by anthropologist and physician Melvin Konner, M.D., this compelling medical memoir documents his clinical training at Harvard Medical School. Offering a unique sociological and anthropological perspective, Konner critically examines medical education culture, the psychological rigor imposed on medical students, the erosion of empathy in favor of clinical detachment, and the complex hu…
Written by Consuelo de Saint-Exupéry and discovered decades after her death, this poignant memoir provides an intimate portrait of her tempestuous marriage to French aviator and author Antoine de Saint-Exupéry. The memoir sheds light on their passionate yet challenging relationship, revealing Consuelo\'s role as the real-life inspiration behind the beloved Rose character in Antoine\'s timeles…
This foundational masterpiece of jurisprudence details Hans Kelsen\'s \"Pure Theory of Law\" (Reine Rechtslehre). Kelsen aims to isolate legal science from non-legal elements such as politics, sociology, ethics, and psychology to establish a strictly normative framework. The volume covers norm theory, the separation of objective and subjective law, the concept of the Grundnorm (basic norm), and…
This historical and ethical study critically evaluates the moral record of the British Empire. Nigel Biggar assesses key aspects of colonialism—including slavery, military force, land rights, economic exploitation, racism, and the rule of law—offering a nuanced moral accounting of both the destructive impacts and constructive legacies of imperial rule.
This practical organizational behavior guide addresses the critical role of building and rebuilding trust within the workplace. The authors analyze the dynamics of workplace trust, the impact of betrayal on employee morale and team performance, and concrete strategies for restoring trust to cultivate a collaborative and resilient work culture.
This comprehensive annual volume presents state-of-the-art research studies and theoretical reviews in communication science, sponsored by the International Communication Association (ICA). Edited by Michael Burgoon, Volume 6 covers key developments across interpersonal communication, mass communication, organizational communication, political communication, and empirical research methodologies.
Memoar karangan Wimar Witoelar ini mendokumentasikan pengalamannya selama menjabat sebagai juru bicara kepresidenan pada masa pemerintahan Presiden KH. Abdurrahman Wahid (Gus Dur). Buku ini memberikan catatan garis depan, analisis politik, serta refleksi personal mengenai dinamika transisi demokrasi, reformasi politik, dan tantangan komunikasi publik di Istana Negara selama masa kepresidenan Gu…
Buku ini mengulas keterkaitan antara pemulihan luka batin/trauma (healing), perspektif gender, dan proses pembangunan perdamaian di kawasan pascakonflik (khususnya Papua). Penulis menyoroti bagaimana dampak konflik bersenjata dan kekerasan struktural secara spesifik memengaruhi perempuan serta kelompok rentan, sekaligus menekankan pentingnya rehabilitasi psikososial dan kesetaraan gender sebaga…
Novel fiksi inspiratif ini menceritakan perjalanan Hanum dan Rangga di New York, Amerika Serikat. Hanum, seorang jurnalis, ditugaskan untuk menulis artikel berdampak besar berjudul \"Would the World be Better without Islam?\" di tengah isu Islamofobia pasca-tragedi 11 September. Melalui penelusuran kehidupan para korban tragedi 9/11 dan interaksi dengan masyarakat setempat, novel ini menyuaraka…
Buku pengantar filsafat hukum ini menguraikan pemikiran filosofis mendasar tentang hakikat, fungsi, dan cita hukum. D.F. Scheltens membahas aliran-aliran utama dalam filsafat hukum—seperti Hukum Alam, Positivisme Hukum, Utilitarianisme, dan Mazhab Sejarah—serta menganalisis hubungan mendasar antara hukum, keadilan, kekuasaan, dan moralitas dalam kehidupan bermasyarakat. --- This introductor…