Peter Coates Livres

The book explores the rise of the CPI-Maoist as a formidable force challenging the Indian state's stability, highlighting its role in advocating for change against the current political and economic landscape. It details the significant unification of major Maoist factions in 2004, establishing Maoism as the dominant ideology on the far left. Additionally, the text traces the historical evolution of Indian Communism from its inception in 1919 through various factions to the present, while also analyzing the Maoist insurgency's developments from 2004 to 2007.

Focused on the measurement of temperature through radiated energy, this essential resource provides crucial background knowledge for professionals in the field. Authored by two respected experts, it offers a comprehensive and accessible guide to understanding radiation thermometers, making it a valuable tool for those involved in temperature measurement. The book is designed to enhance the reader's expertise and practical skills in this specialized area.

The book explores the impact of human economies and cultures on ecosystems, focusing on the historical context of settler incursion in the USA and South Africa. It delves into how these incursions have influenced indigenous ideas and practices, highlighting the complex interplay between environmental change and cultural evolution in these frontier nations. Through this analysis, Beinart and Coates provide insights into the broader implications of colonialism on ecological systems and indigenous communities.

Exploring the significance of rivers, the book delves into six examples from Europe and North America, including the Danube and the Yukon. Through river biographies, it highlights how these waterways are vital for sustenance, culture, and economy while also posing risks to human life. Peter Coates challenges prevailing narratives of environmental degradation, emphasizing the dynamic relationship between humans and rivers. He argues that rivers reflect both our capacity for inspiration and pollution, urging a reevaluation of their role in our daily existence.

Deals with the findings of just some of the authorities modern philosophy, social science and psychology in an open discourse between the ancient and the modern, the traditional and the scientific, the industrial and the personal. This book is of interest to academics and students in psychology, sociology, and philosophy.

A history of Britain's two species of squirrel over the past 200 years, the beloved red and the invading grey. The book also explores timely issues of belonging, nationalism, citizenship and the defence of borders within Britain today.

Drawing on his experience of over 50 years of health care service the author has imagined how life would improve if mankind moved towards a more caring and loving society. While mankind has greatly benefited from the goods and services which have been delivered by capitalist societies, the excesses of capitalism and the selfishness which leads to inequity have ruined many lives. Love calls us to a caring capitalism in which competition delivers high standards while governance protects the poor. Everyone's basic needs are met by this society. The model of inspection against governance standards has been used with great success by the Care Quality Commission to improve care and to protect vulnerable patients in the UK National Health Service. With the potential disasters of a viral pandemic followed by the environmental threat of global warming, capitalists are being called to work primarily for care and not primarily for money. It is interesting that this same message is contained in the teachings of Jesus who founded our culture.