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Stalin's Agent
This is the true story behind General Alexander Orlov, the man who never was, now revealed in full for the first time: Stalinist henchman, Soviet spy, celebrated defector to the West, and central character in the greatest KGB deception ever.
International Trotskyism, 1929-1985
In a work of encyclopedic scope, International Trotskyism, 1929-1985 is sure to become the definitive reference work on a movement that has had a significant impact on the political culture of countries in every part of the world for more than half a century. Renowned scholar Robert J. Alexander has amassed, from disparate sources, an unprecedented amount of primary and secondary material to provide a documentary history of the origins, development, and nature of the Trotskyist movement around the world. Drawing on interviews and correspondence with Trotskyists, newspaper reports and pamphlets, historical writings including the annotated writings of Trotsky in both English and French, histor...
The Occupational Ergonomics Handbook
Occupational ergonomics and safety studies the application of human behavior, abilities, limitations, and other characteristics to the design, testing, and evaluation of tools, machines, systems, tasks, jobs, and environments for productive, safe, comfortable, and effective use. Occupational Ergonomics Handbook provides current, comprehensive knowledge in this broad field, providing essential, state-of-the-art information from nearly 150 international leaders of this discipline. The text assesses the knowledge and expertise applied to industrial environments: Providing engineering guidelines for redesigning tools, machines, and work layouts Evaluating the demands placed on workers by current...
Worldly Philosopher
"Worldly Philosopher chronicles the times and writings of Albert O. Hirschman, one of the twentieth century's most original and provocative thinkers. In this gripping biography, Jeremy Adelman tells the story of a man shaped by modern horrors and hopes, a worldly intellectual who fought for and wrote in defense of the values of tolerance and change. Born in Berlin in 1915, Hirschman grew up amid the promise and turmoil of the Weimar era, but fled Germany when the Nazis seized power in 1933. Amid hardship and personal tragedy, he volunteered to fight against the fascists in Spain and helped many of Europe's leading artists and intellectuals escape to America after France fell to Hitler. His i...
The Complete Works of George Orwell
The Complete Works of George Orwell is a collection of the renowned author's most influential and thought-provoking works. Orwell's literary style is characterized by its clarity, simplicity, and depth, making his writings accessible to a wide range of readers. The collection includes classics such as 1984, Animal Farm, and Down and Out in Paris and London, which delve into themes of totalitarianism, social injustice, and political corruption. Orwell's works continue to resonate with readers today, offering timeless insights into the complexities of human nature and society. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in political dystopian fiction and social commentary. George Orwell's astute observations and powerful narratives make this collection a valuable addition to any bookshelf.
The Collected Works of George Orwell
George Orwell's 'The Collected Works of George Orwell' brings together some of the most iconic pieces of literature in the 20th century, such as '1984' and 'Animal Farm'. Orwell's writing style is known for its clarity, precision, and social commentary. His work often delves into themes of totalitarianism, political corruption, and the dangers of propaganda. The collection showcases Orwell's ability to create thought-provoking narratives that resonate with readers across generations. Orwell's work is set in a literary context that reflects the turbulent times he lived in, including World War II and the rise of authoritarian regimes. His writings continue to be studied and appreciated for their relevance in today's society. George Orwell's personal experiences as a soldier in the Spanish Civil War and as a colonial officer informed his deep-seated concerns about social injustice and political oppression, which are reflected in his works. 'The Collected Works of George Orwell' is a must-read for anyone interested in political fiction, dystopian literature, and timeless social commentary.
Age-Differentiated Work Systems
The disproportionate aging of the population of working age in many nations around the world is a unique occurrence in the history of humankind. In the light of demographic change, it is becoming increasingly important to develop and use the potential of older employees. This edited volume Age-differentiated Work Systems provides a final report on a six-year priority program funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG) and presents selected research findings of 17 interdisciplinary project teams. The idea is that it will serve both as a reference book and overview of the current state of research in ergonomics, occupational psychology and related disciplines. It provides new models, method...
Vagabond Witness
Victor Serge was the first and the greatest witness of the twentieth century. An anarchist in France, a syndicalist in Spain, a critical Bolshevik in Russia, an agent of the Comintern in Germany and Austria, an exile, Serge once said that people judged history, but they did so without knowing what really happened and who the actors really were. All his work - novels. reportage, poetry, criticism - was an attempt to show what really happened, and why. Serge never lost hope, that ordinary people would act for themselves and take control of their own lives. On the ship taking him to exile in Mexico, where he would die isolated and in poverty, he recalled, 'The Russians and Spaniards among us know what it is to take the world into their hands, to set the railways running and the factories working...no kind of predestination impels us to become the offal of the concentration camps.' ,
Homage to Catalonia
Homage to Catalonia is George Orwell's personal account of his experiences and observations fighting for the POUM militia of the Republican army during the Spanish Civil War. The war was one of the defining events of his political outlook and a significant part of what led him to write in 1946, "Every line of serious work that I have written since 1936 has been written, directly or indirectly, against totalitarianism and for Democratic Socialism, as I understand it." The first edition was published in the United Kingdom in 1938. The book was not published in the United States until February 1952, when it appeared with an influential preface by Lionel Trilling. The only translation published ...
