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The Inhabitants of the Philippines
Frederic H. Sawyer's "The Inhabitants of the Philippines" is a meticulous ethnographic study that delves into the diverse cultures, customs, and social structures of the Filipino people during the late 19th century. Written in a descriptive and informative literary style, the book captures the intricate dynamics of daily life across various islands, highlighting language, religion, and local traditions. Sawyer's work is not merely an observation; it serves as a historical document that contextualizes the Philippines amid colonial forces, showcasing the resilience and richness of its inhabitants. Frederic H. Sawyer was an American politician and teacher who spent significant time in the Phili...
Quantas o de los burócratas alegres
En la vida actual cada vez priman más la competencia, la burocratización y, sobre todas las cosas, los números: indicadores, puntajes y los rankings. Esto es particularmente cierto en la vida académica, la cual es un espejo bien claro de un mundo más amplio en el que esos valores dejan cada vez más huella. Este libro explora la vida en el reino de la cantidad y la inflexibilidad: la paranoia, la intriga, las falacias y obsesiones de quienes rigen y sirven en el mundo de los indicadores. También explora posibilidades de transformación de ese estado de cosas asumiendo, sin signo ideológico, las capacidades de acción de quienes hacemos parte de la academia e investigación a nivel universitario.
Spinoza
Si se considera que la sociedad actual, tal como funciona, funciona bien, resulta sensato pensar en maneras de conservar su funcionamiento; para quien piensa que es urgente la transformación radical, resulta suicida ser conservador. Este libro es para quienes piensan lo segundo. Como explica Werner Jaeger en Paideia, la educación, consiste en la producción de seres humanos según cierto modelo. Como el alfarero que moldea una vasija, cada sociedad. ¿En qué consistirá una educación pensada para transformar las sociedades, en lugar de conservarlas? Este libro desarrolla una idea de educación a partir de la filosofía de Spinoza, según la cual la formación no consiste en adquisición ...
Designing Freedom
Distinguished cyberneticist Stafford Beer states the case for a new science of systems theory and cybernetics. His essays examine such issues as The Real Threat to All We Hold Most Dear, The Discarded Tools of Modern Man, A Liberty Machine in Prototype, Science in the Service of Man, The Future That Can Be Demanded Now, The Free Man in a Cybernetic World. Designing Freedom ponders the possibilities of liberty in a cybernetic world.
Quentin Blake - a Year of Drawings
'In recent years I have found myself working increasingly in sequences of drawings which explore subjects and techniques which interest me. These sequences vary in approach and tone, and between reality and fantasy. But I hope that in each of them in its own way will appeal to anyone who like looking at drawings.' Quentin Blake 2019 Quentin Blake, like many illustrators, works essentially in isolation. In normal times he would make two daily trips to his office across the square from where he lives to see what business there was for him to deal with. But during the lockdowns he had no such distractions and demands made of his time. There was still some commissioned works; he finished two boo...
Henry Adams
This book, first published in 1933, examines the life and achievements of Henry Adams, the American historian and political journalist. It looks at his youth and early development of his ideas, and goes on to look at his time as a diplomat, historian and journalist – and his impact upon American political and intellectual life.
Alberto Breccia's Dracula
Alberto Breccia's Dracula is composed of a series of brutally funny satirical misadventures starring the hapless eponymous antihero. Literally defanged (a humiliating trip to the dentist doesn’t help), the protagonist’s glory days are long behind him and other, more sinister villains (a corrupt government, overtly backed by American imperialism) are sickening and draining the life out of the villagers far more than one creature of the night ever could. This is the first painted, full-color entry in Fantagraphics’ artist-focused Alberto Breccia Library, and the atmospheric palette adds mood and dimension. It also includes a sketchbook showing the artist’s process.
