Review of Culture-on-Demand: Communication in a Crisis World (Hardcover)

Fundamentalists of all types beware!This is a fresh argument that doesn't just repackage the usual tired critique of media and globalization but offers much more to consider. Highly recommended for readers of all cultural, political, and religious persuasions. Lull is right.We are living in a crisis world and we have to deal with that reality directly.Lull analyzes how religious fundamentalism, the media, and cultural and political loyalties induce global and local conflicts.But he also shows how communication technology is changing our shared destiny for the better.Like all his work, Lull's position on these matters is original, tough-minded, and hopeful but never naive.A blueprint for the future and a must read for the open minded.



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Review of A Companion to the Philosophy of Education (Blackwell Companions to Philosophy) (Hardcover)

this seller shipped the product quickly and it was received in good condition as stated.



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Review of Credit Derivatives: Application, Pricing, and Risk Management (Hardcover)

This book explains the difficult field of credit derivatives
with ease and grace. Haven't found a so easy read.
Liked mostly the applicaton chapter 4. The pricing chapter 5 is also easy to follow. The Merton extensions could have used more meat (too much math).



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Review of Futures, Options, and Swaps (Hardcover)

This is the only non-AIMR text that is required reading for all three CFA exams. I feel the Dr. Kolb's strength is laying out the basic tenents of finance for the layman. He also includes advanced formulas in the latterpart of the book if you want to get deeper.Certain other authors of financeand accounting texts seem more interested in impressing their readers withtheir acumen in the field. In this book you don't have to read a paragraph3 times to get the basic gist of what he is trying to say. It is very plainand straightforward. If only more academics would write in this manner. Mymain problem with this book is I found it so interesting I wandered off therequired reading sections for the CFA test too much.



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Review of Mathematics and Mathematica for Economists (Hardcover)

Here is a practical comment for the typical economics graduate student: Buy this book if you want to start using Mathematica!

What does a typical economics graduate student need? First, s/he needs to review her/his knowledge of mathematics. Second, s/he needs to learn how to use the tool (math) to solve an economic problem. Cliff J. Huang and Philip S. Crooke's book is helpful in both respects. While they are introducing the basic language of Mathematica they review most of the undergraduate math. And they teach with a hands-on approach--that is, you solve almost every problem using Mathematica.

Mathematica is a great tool for economics graduate students, it helps you out in understanding the basic intuitions behind mathematical concepts--because you do not have to solve complex problems (Mathematica solves them for you), you just have to understand them. Of course, students are advised to consult their professors to choose the right computer software or programming language. Mathematica can do a lot, but some other software might be much more practical for your PhD thesis project...

[Also consider Differential Equations: An Introduction with Mathematica by Clay C. Ross]



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Review of Social Ethics in the Making: Interpreting an American Tradition (Hardcover)

It's difficult to be comprehensive on a topic as diverse and ill-defined as social ethics, but Dorrien's effort is at least profoundly inclusive. Reinhold Niebuhr is the crux of the book, receiving more attention than anyone else. Dorrien traces those who followed explicitly in Niebuhr's footsteps, but he also traces divergences, expansions and contentions of the tradition. The book is erudite and accessible. It tells an almost unified story of the tradition as a whole, while also providing a valuable introduction to many individual figures from the tradition. Perhaps most importantly, it makes the reader want to go back to the original sources Dorrien's discussing.



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Review of Urban Economics and Real Estate: Theory and Policy (Hardcover)

The book came as described, but took so long that I had to find a replacement due to the extensive shipment time. Overall good transaction.



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