Janet Amirtharaj – författare

Unique in its selection of essays, song lyrics, and fiction excerpts, Humanities, Society and Technology: Living with Change explores the impact of technology on humans and society by written expression. From the days of the Cuneiform tablets, to the Industrial Revolution, through today and even a look beyond, this text encourages readers to analyze and think critically about technology's impact on society. Ethical questions regarding science and medicine are explored as are the perils of technological advancements. The influence of the Industrial Revolution on human society is probed through the writings of Dickens, Wordsworth and more. Learning about the history and future of weapons will leave readers questioning if these advancements should be feared or encouraged. A look at the changes in communication through various mediums like print, radio, television, and social media reminds the reader of how far society has advanced and questions how far society will go. Anyone who is interested in where society has been and where it is going in regards to technology will enjoy this reader.

Since ancient times, myths, legends, and fairy tales have played an important and fascinating societal role. Mythology and Human Culture: From Ancient Civilization to Contemporary Society offers a comprehensive overview of the tales and mythological figures that have shaped world civilizations including ancient Greece, Egypt, Africa, the British Isles, and China. Beginning with a brief social and historical overview of the culture, each unit also contains numerous stories from that region and study questions for each tale giving students the opportunity to analyze and discuss the concepts learned. A section on fairy tales ranging from stories of popular figures like Snow White and Aladdin to Russian vampire tales is also included. To help students venture even deeper into their exploration of world myth and research the similarities of stories and figures from different cultures, examples of interactive, larger-scale presentations are given as well. With this book, readers are not only able to learn about the fascinating myths that have shaped the ancient world, but also broaden their worldview and analyze how these elements impact the modern world.

Critical Thinking: Analyzing Yourself, Understanding Others offers readers a comprehensive, practical overview of the skills needed to become active and open-minded thinkers. The text promotes an understanding of modern global issues while also providing insight into the lives of activists, philosophers, and scholars from around the world like Socrates, Mahatma Gandhi, Confucius, and Nelson Mandela.Thinking activities, historical writings, and contemporary articles encourage a greater understanding of topics like problem solving, morals, prejudice and bias, and logical fallacies. Readers will not only be encouraged to evaluate their own viewpoints but also learn from and assess the beliefs of their peers in order to become well rounded, accepting, and progressive thinkers.