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Economists, philosophers, and legal scholars come together in Social Norms and Economic Institutions to examine how economists' rational decision-making models are influenced by ethical values and social norms. Economists find it difficult to include considerations of ethical values and social norms in their behavioral models, for these factors are neither goods nor constraints in the usual sense. And, while custom and social norms influence individual behavior, economists have not determined how they affect aggregate economic outcomes. Editors Kenneth J. Koford and Jeffrey B. Miller argue persuasively that these powerful societal and cultural forces influence decision making in important ways that cannot be captured by models that take into account only self-interested behavior. The contributors address such questions as how norms change, how a common sense of fairness can survive in a world of heterogeneous values, how such principles can help to determine appropriate penalties for corporate misconduct, and how fairness can be an important element in determining a "e;fair"e; bargaining equilibrium in contract negotiations. Sociologists, philosophers, business ethicists, legal scholars, and economists alike will appreciate the value of this volume in enriching their understanding of how ethical values and social norms can be incorporated in standard behavioral models.

Do law and literature really have anything to say to each other? Until now, that threshold question has vexed law and literature studies. This revolutionary work provides a bold new answer, showing how law and literature spring from the same cultural impulses. Drawing on the archetypal criticism of Northrop Frye, the book takes a unique, quasi-scientific approach to the subject, covering both law in literature and law as literature. The Structures of Law and Literature moves beyond the works usually studied in the field (Charles Dickens, Franz Kafka, Herman Melville, Harper Lee) to consider traditional ballads, the biblical narratives of Moses and Job, literature from South Africa and France, as well as works in Yiddish and Hebrew, the poetry of W.B. Yeats, stories by John Updike, John Mortimer, and John Sayles, Scottish nationalist writing by James Kelman, the golem legend from the Talmud to modern novels, and more. It also investigates legalese as a dialect in a universe of its own making, provides a concise summary of the entire method proposed, and concludes with essays on selected works that render the method''s application particularly graphic. Original and systematically argued, The Structures of Law and Literature is a provocative work that adds new dimensions to the cultural interplay of law and the humanities.

Do law and literature really have anything to say to each other? Until now, that threshold question has vexed law and literature studies. This revolutionary work provides a bold new answer, showing how law and literature spring from the same cultural impulses. Drawing on the archetypal criticism of Northrop Frye, the book takes a unique, quasi-scientific approach to the subject, covering both law in literature and law as literature. The Structures of Law and Literature moves beyond the works usually studied in the field (Charles Dickens, Franz Kafka, Herman Melville, Harper Lee) to consider traditional ballads, the biblical narratives of Moses and Job, literature from South Africa and France, as well as works in Yiddish and Hebrew, the poetry of W.B. Yeats, stories by John Updike, John Mortimer, and John Sayles, Scottish nationalist writing by James Kelman, the golem legend from the Talmud to modern novels, and more. It also investigates legalese as a dialect in a universe of its own making, provides a concise summary of the entire method proposed, and concludes with essays on selected works that render the method''s application particularly graphic. Original and systematically argued, The Structures of Law and Literature is a provocative work that adds new dimensions to the cultural interplay of law and the humanities.

First published in 1997, this volume examines how Bulgaria has been an early starter, but a slow and often erratic mover in the path of stabilization and systemic transition. This book provides a most useful account of the development to date, and of the costs associated with Bulgarian strategy (or lack of), empirical analysis and theoretical reflections, especially in comparison with other transition economies. It will be of great interest to any scholar, official or businessman involved not only with Bulgaria, but more generally with post-communist countries.

"This book should be on every middle and high school educator′s desk and be required reading each summer. The authors discuss challenges that face our students and give teachers, counselors, administrators, and parents real tools and knowledge that should be implemented in every classroom."—Reginald Sirls, Director of Secondary Education Inglewood Unified School District, CA"This book is funny, entertaining, well written and well documented, and informative."—Jolene Dockstader, Seventh-Grade Language Arts TeacherJerome Middle School, IDA proven-to-work tool kit for motivating adolescent learners!Motivating adolescents can be challenging task for any middle and high school teacher. With artful humor, this engaging and reader-friendly guidebook provides educators with an in-depth look at the ways that adolescents learn and offers activities that educators can use to inspire greater student interest and participation. Drawing on their backgrounds in social and behavioral psychology, the authors encourage you to create a vision statement for what you want to accomplish and provide the right tools to help you succeed. The book shows how to modify your instructional program by using:Three components of motivationSpecific classroom management strategiesProven, brain-compatible activities for individuals and groups that boost students′ academic, research, metacognitive, and social skillsSteps to bolster learners′ study skillsTechnology to effectively bridge the gap between how students learn and how instructors present informationInsightful and appealing, this practical resource is the key to effectively meeting the learning needs of your students and helping ensure that every learner experiences success.

"This book should be on every middle and high school educator′s desk and be required reading each summer. The authors discuss challenges that face our students and give teachers, counselors, administrators, and parents real tools and knowledge that should be implemented in every classroom."—Reginald Sirls, Director of Secondary Education Inglewood Unified School District, CA"This book is funny, entertaining, well written and well documented, and informative."—Jolene Dockstader, Seventh-Grade Language Arts TeacherJerome Middle School, IDA proven-to-work tool kit for motivating adolescent learners!Motivating adolescents can be challenging task for any middle and high school teacher. With artful humor, this engaging and reader-friendly guidebook provides educators with an in-depth look at the ways that adolescents learn and offers activities that educators can use to inspire greater student interest and participation. Drawing on their backgrounds in social and behavioral psychology, the authors encourage you to create a vision statement for what you want to accomplish and provide the right tools to help you succeed. The book shows how to modify your instructional program by using:Three components of motivationSpecific classroom management strategiesProven, brain-compatible activities for individuals and groups that boost students′ academic, research, metacognitive, and social skillsSteps to bolster learners′ study skillsTechnology to effectively bridge the gap between how students learn and how instructors present informationInsightful and appealing, this practical resource is the key to effectively meeting the learning needs of your students and helping ensure that every learner experiences success.

A guide to coping with fibromyalgia, myofascial pain, and chronic fatigue syndrome • Reveals how to deal with each disorder and how treatments can interact or aggravate if more than one disorder is present • Offers techniques to dispel the side effects created by these illnesses Fibromyalgia, chronic myofascial pain, and chronic fatigue syndrome are often seen as interchangeable conditions, a belief held even by many health care providers. Nothing could be further from the truth--however, they do often coexist. Knowing if more than one of these disorders is present is extremely important because the treatment for one of them can often exacerbate the problems caused by the others. Written by a registered nurse and a psychologist who has been treating these conditions since 1994, this book presents an integrative medical approach to these three disorders with a strong emphasis on utilizing and strengthening the mind-body connection to restore well-being. The authors provide a thorough guide to numerous treatment options--from diet, exercise, and herbs to mindfulness meditation, chi kung, and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). They also offer techniques to dispel the “brain fog” that these disorders often create and show how to overcome the resultant obstacles to effectively communicating with your doctor. The additional information included on the psychological issues that accompany these chronic pain disorders allows this integrative treatment guide to open the door not only to physical recovery but also emotional and mental well-being.

If a person is completely blind due to catastrophic damage to their visual cortex, they cannot consciously see a single photon of light. Yet, if you place them in a hallway filled with chairs and boxes and ask them to walk forward, they will flawlessly sidestep every single obstacle without knowing how they did it. This impossible paradox is known as the Blindsight Phenomenon. The human brain possesses a hidden, evolutionary backup system. While the conscious visual cortex may be destroyed, the older, more primitive parts of the brain the superior colliculus still receive raw data directly from the optic nerve. This "e;reptilian brain"e; processes movement and spatial awareness entirely below the threshold of conscious thought, silently puppeteering the body's motor functions to avoid danger. This book delves into the profound mystery of unconscious perception. We explore the astounding clinical trials where cortically blind patients can catch thrown balls and accurately guess the emotional expressions of faces they literally cannot see. Challenge your understanding of reality. Discover the silent, ancient autopilot that continues to steer your body even when your conscious mind is plunged into absolute darkness.