Weekly Picks, Fresh Reads
Weekly Picks, Fresh Reads (2025-05-21)
Marx
Autor:
Edwards, Jaime
Assunto:
Marx, Karl AND Philosophy, Marxist
Informações de Publicação:
Routledge, 2025
ISBN:
9781138938502
Informações de Acervo:
2/F A3 Education & Arts, B 3305 M74 Edw 2025
A comprehensive exploration of Karl Marx's philosophical legacy, this book by Edwards and Leiter offers an insightful journey through Marx's intellectual evolution. From his early journalistic years to groundbreaking theories of historical materialism and economic critique, the authors provide a nuanced analysis of Marx's fundamental concepts of class conflict, ideology, and human nature, making complex philosophical ideas accessible to scholars and students alike.
Your career in the media & creative industries : building employability skills
Autor:
Kerry, Matthew, 1969-
Assunto:
Mass media AND Vocational guidance
Informações de Publicação:
Sage, 2024
ISBN:
9781529796513
Informações de Acervo:
G/F Zone C Exhibition Area, P 91.6 Ker 2024
A comprehensive career guide for aspiring media and creative industry professionals, this book offers strategic insights into navigating career opportunities. It systematically covers essential aspects like skill assessment, employment sectors exploration, work experience preparation, and personal branding. With practical advice on transitioning from student to professional, the book provides invaluable tools for understanding employer expectations, developing professional behaviors, and creating effective career development strategies.
毁灭与重生 : 二战后欧洲文明的重建=[Destruction and Rebirth: The Reconstruction of European Civilization after World War II]
Autor:
Betts, Paul, 1963-
Assunto:
Civilization AND Europe--History
Informações de Publicação:
民主与建设出版社有限责任公司, 2024
ISBN:
9787513945202
Informações de Acervo:
3/F C1 History & Geography, D 1055 Bet 2024
A profound exploration of post-World War II European civilization, "Ruin and Renewal" examines the complex process of rebuilding across physical, spiritual, and moral dimensions. Paul Betts masterfully narrates how international organizations, religious groups, and intellectuals reconstructed Europe's identity, revealing the intricate dynamics of civilization's transformation. The book offers a compelling cultural-historical perspective on how societies recover from devastating conflicts, highlighting human resilience and the ongoing negotiation of cultural meaning.
前浪后浪 : 近代中国知识分子的精神世界
Autor:
许纪霖, 1957- author
Informações de Publicação:
上海三联书店, 2025
ISBN:
9787542686206
Informações de Acervo:
G/F C1 Circulation Counter : Items on Reserve, DS 721 Hsu 2025
"Waves Before and After" is a profound exploration of contemporary Chinese social transformation, offering a compelling analysis of generational dynamics and cultural shifts. The book delves into the intricate changes sweeping through Chinese society, examining how individuals navigate massive historical transitions. Through insightful perspectives from leading intellectuals like Luo Zhenyu and Liu Qing, it provides a nuanced understanding of social change, personal agency, and the intricate interplay between individual experiences and broader historical currents.
裙子的宣言 : 重新定义二十世纪女性气质 = Skirts : fashioning modern femininity in the twentieth century
Autor:
Chrisman-Campbell, Kimberly
Informações de Publicação:
社会科学文献出版社, 2024
ISBN:
9787522827247
Informações de Acervo:
3/F C1 History & Geography, GT 2065 Chr 2024
"A Manifesto of Skirts" offers a compelling exploration of 20th-century female identity through the lens of fashion and social transformation. Kimberly Christman-Campbell meticulously examines how women's clothing transcended mere fabric to become a powerful medium of self-expression, resistance, and cultural negotiation. The book provides an insightful analysis of female identity evolution, revealing how garments became symbolic tools for challenging societal norms and redefining women's social and personal narratives.
资本主义的幸存 : 生产关系的再生产=La survie du capitalisme : La re-production des rapports de production 3e édition
Autor:
Lefebvre, Henri, 1901-1991
Assunto:
Capitalism AND Marxian economics
Informações de Publicação:
上海社会科学院出版社, 2024
ISBN:
9787552042252
Informações de Acervo:
4/F A1 Business Administration, HB501 .L4216 2024
"Survival of Capitalism" by Henri Lefebvre is a groundbreaking Marxist philosophical analysis of capitalist system dynamics. The book critically examines capitalism's adaptive mechanisms, internal contradictions, and systemic transformations. Lefebvre provides a penetrating exploration of power structures, production relations, and social dynamics, offering readers a profound understanding of how capitalist systems perpetuate themselves. This work remains a crucial intellectual tool for comprehending the complex evolution of economic and social structures in the modern world.
Japanese capitalism and entrepreneurship : a history of business from the Tokugawa era to the present
Autor:
Donzé, Pierre-Yves
Assunto:
Industrial organization AND History
Informações de Publicação:
Oxford University Press, 2024
ISBN:
9780192887474
Informações de Acervo:
4/F A1 Business Administration, HC 462 Don 2024
A comprehensive exploration of Japanese business history from the Tokugawa era to the present. Donzé and Yongue meticulously trace the evolution of Japanese capitalism, offering profound insights into entrepreneurial strategies, institutional transformations, and cultural dynamics. This scholarly work provides a nuanced understanding of Japan's economic development, revealing the unique characteristics that shaped its business landscape and global economic significance.
Why you, why me, why now : the mindset and moves to land that first job, from networking to cover letters, resumes, and interviews
Autor:
Toor, Rachel
Informações de Publicação:
The University of Chicago Press, 2024
ISBN:
9780226831145
Informações de Acervo:
G/F Zone C Exhibition Area, HF 5383 Too 2024
A comprehensive career guide by Rachel Toor that provides invaluable insights for job seekers. The book offers strategic advice on networking, crafting compelling cover letters, building impressive resumes, and mastering interview techniques. With a practical approach and empowering mindset, it equips young professionals with the essential tools and confidence needed to navigate the competitive job market and launch a successful career.
Chasing the win : the hidden psychology of gambling addiction
Autor:
Blackwell, Alexander C.
Assunto:
Gambling AND Psychological aspects
Informações de Publicação:
Lars Meiertoberens, 2024
ISBN:
9781456657987
Informações de Acervo:
G/F C1 Circulation Counter : Items on Reserve, HV 6713 Bla 2024
A groundbreaking exploration of gambling addiction's psychological landscape by Alexander C. Blackwell. The book delves into the complex mechanisms driving compulsive gambling behavior, revealing the intricate psychological, social, and neurological factors underlying this pervasive issue. Through rigorous analysis and compassionate insight, Blackwell offers a comprehensive understanding of addiction's hidden dynamics, providing valuable perspectives for researchers, clinicians, and individuals affected by gambling disorders.
AIChatGPT v.智慧財產權 : 美國生成式AI案例評析=[AIChatGPT v. Intellectual Property: A US Generative AI Case Study]
Autor:
陳家駿
Assunto:
Intellectual property AND ChatGPT
Informações de Publicação:
元照, 2024
ISBN:
9786263691049
Informações de Acervo:
4/F C1 Law & Public Administration, KF 2980 Che 2024
A comprehensive examination of generative AI and intellectual property law through cutting-edge American case studies. Chen, Xu, and Lin meticulously analyze the complex legal challenges posed by AI-generated content, exploring copyright, data usage, and ownership issues. This groundbreaking work provides critical insights into the evolving legal landscape of artificial intelligence, offering a nuanced perspective on the intersection of technology, creativity, and legal frameworks.
深夜里的图书馆=The library at night
Autor:
Manguel, Alberto
Informações de Publicação:
商务印书馆, 2024
ISBN:
9787100227704
Informações de Acervo:
5/F B4 Library and Information Science, Z 721 Man 2024
"The Library at Night" is Alberto Manguel's captivating exploration of libraries across cultures and time. From his personal library in France to ancient archives worldwide, Manguel delves into libraries' profound cultural significance. He reveals how libraries preserve human knowledge, from royal collections to prisoners' memory archives, illuminating the transformative power of books and their role in maintaining cultural memory and intellectual freedom.