books by University Of Chicago Press     books:       The U.S. Army/Marine Corps Counterinsurgency Field Manual15 reviews University of Chicago Press, 2007 Very suprised I actually bought this book some months back but I kept putting off picking it up because I assumed this would be a dense work filled with military jargon and more acronyms than one could shake a stick at. I assumed that it would be a tedious and difficult read so I found reasons to put it off, but when I finally forced myself to begin this book I was quite shocked. The book is very easy to ...             The Chicago Manual of Style97 reviews University Of Chicago Press, 2003 The Book of Armaments This indispensable volume is one of the finest books written for writers and editors of all time. One of its nicest features is that it is actually a joy to read. I particularly enjoy this version due to its added usage guide. I eagerly anticipated its release (to the point of pre-ordering it) and have been well rewarded with its purchase. I would recommend it for anyone who wishes to do "well" ...             Capitalism and Freedom: Fortieth Anniversary Edition121 reviews Milton Friedman University Of Chicago Press, 2002 A fantastic book! I picked up this book because I wanted to learn about Milton Friedman and also some economics. Most of the information I have gotten about Friedman were usually from third sources. And depending on a person's political persuasion, the critique was either laudable or damning. We live in a very politically polarized time. What I discovered was a marvel. Friedman's writing and ideas were convincing ...             A Manual for Writers of Research Papers, Theses, and Dissertations, Seventh Edition: Chicago Style for ...26 reviews Kate L. Turabian University Of Chicago Press, 2007 Easy to use! This manual is very user-friendly. It's a must for anyone writing papers in the respected fields in which it is intended. It is worth every penny.             Gardens: An Essay on the Human Condition Robert Pogue Harrison University Of Chicago Press, 2008 Humans have long turned to gardens—both real and imaginary—for sanctuary from the frenzy and tumult that surrounds them. Those gardens may be as far away from everyday reality as Gilgamesh’s garden of the gods or as near as our own backyard, but in their very conception and the marks they bear of human care and cultivation, gardens stand as restorative, nourishing, necessary havens. With Gardens , Robert Pogue ...             The Structure of Scientific Revolutions116 reviews Thomas S. Kuhn University Of Chicago Press, 1996 Not Just for Those Interested in Science Essential reading in understanding why the Enlightenment ideal of rationality is dead or at least doesn't count in ways that matter. In particular, Kuhn calls into question the idea of science as a rational enterprise, and since science is epistemologically privileged and thought to be the essence of rationality, to call into question the rationality of science is to call into question ...             The Iliad of Homer61 reviews Homer University Of Chicago Press, 1961 the iliad Though it was a challenging read (how challenging will depend on the translation), Homer's epic poem Iliad is a classic tale about the war between the ancient Greeks (Achaeans) and the Trojans, and the involvement of the gods in the war. Although I am generally not fond of ancient mythology, this particular epic seemed to be an exception; the Iliad cannot be dismissed as just another story ...             The Craft of Research, 2nd edition (Chicago Guides to Writing, Editing, and Publishing)43 reviews Wayne C. Booth, Joseph M. Williams, ... University Of Chicago Press, 2003 A Must Have! As a seminary student in the midst of a master's thesis, 'The Craft' is a joy. It is helpful, and both easy to navigate and understand.             Metaphors We Live By29 reviews George Lakoff, Mark Johnson University Of Chicago Press, 1980 Applicable to many disciplines I read this book back in the 90s while I was studying psycho-linguistics as an undergrad and then grad student. My linguistic interest aptly augmented my interest for roles in information technology - implementation and management (ie communication principles, hierarchical, object-oriented, top-down, bottom-up, etc analysis and implementation are all good examples of applied abstraction, which ...             A River Runs through It and Other Stories, Twenty-fifth Anniversary Edition117 reviews Norman Maclean University Of Chicago Press, 2001 One quote sticks out... One passage amoungst many sticks out from this book that is full of wisdom if you take the time to read closely and relate it to the many aspects of your life and the lives of others: He thought back on what had happened like a reporter. He started to answer, shook his head when he found he was wrong, and then started to answer. "All there is to thinking," he said, "is seeing something ...             Learning to Eat Soup with a Knife: Counterinsurgency Lessons from Malaya and Vietnam48 reviews John A. Nagl University Of Chicago Press, 2005 Theory From One Who Gets It To use a term that many in the military are fond of, Nagl "gets it." His understanding of counterinsurgency operations is both broad and deep, and his writing is smooth enough for the lay reader to comprehend without any difficulty. Nagl's departure from the US Army will be a loss for this country's armed forces. However, since he will be taking a position at the Center for a New American ...             The Road to Serfdom181 reviews F. A. Hayek University Of Chicago Press, 1994 Why freedom must be saved over and over again Hayek gives us a step by step development from well meaning socialist ideals to the cataclysm of their results over time. Hayek, a Nobel Laureate and Medal Of Freedom winner, writes from his life experiences in Austria during Germany's completion of National Socialism with the ascension of Hitler, whereupon he moved to Britain seeing the same social principles dominate there. Italy, the USSR and ...             Legal Writing in Plain English: A Text With Exercises21 reviews Bryan A. Garner University Of Chicago Press, 2001 Excellent Simply put, this is a handy writing guide for lawyers. Just casually flipping through this book for a few minutes will make you a better writer. For example, I especially like the lists, which give you substitutes for legalese or summarize styles that Judges like. Briefly reading through this book taught me more than I learned in an entire semester of Legal Research & Writing. I highly ...             The Deep: The Extraordinary Creatures of the Abyss64 reviews Claire Nouvian University Of Chicago Press, 2007 Astonishing... Words really can't describe this book. It's just page after page of astonishing photos of creatures from the deep sea. All the photos are of the highest technical excellence, and the creatures displayed seem like they must be from another planet. The most exotic land animals you've ever seen come off as quite mundane in comparison to what you'll see in The Deep.             The Craft of Research, Third Edition (Chicago Guides to Writing, Editing, and Publishing)2 reviews Wayne C. Booth, Gregory G. Colomb, ... University Of Chicago Press, 2008 Great resource for graduate students This book provides a wonderful introduction for graduate students embarking on their first research project. I use it every year in my classes. No matter what the field, students will find helpful advice on how to pick a research question and how to evaluate evidence. Invaluable!             A Power Stronger Than Itself: The AACM and American Experimental Music2 reviews George E. Lewis University Of Chicago Press, 2008 The avant-garde jazz compendium George E. Lewis has written a superlative history of avant-garde jazz and The Association for the Advancement of Creative Musicians. I am truly amazed with his research, depth of understanding and what he is teaching me. I get the value of being one of his students just by reading and learning from his authoritative text. George E. Lewis is the subject matter authority on jazz. I have long ...             An Introduction to Legal Reasoning (Phoenix Books)9 reviews Edward H. Levi University Of Chicago Press, 1962 ambiguity made clear Legal reasoning is famously ambiguous: there's no objective way to determine the outcome of a given case as there is with a physics problem. If you know the weight of an item and the height from which it drops, you are able to determine fairly objectively (i) the rate at which it will fall to the earth and (ii) the time it will take to fall to the earth from the point at which it is dropped. ...             The Road to Serfdom: Text and Documents--The Definitive Edition (The Collected Works of F. A. Hayek)6 reviews F. A. Hayek University Of Chicago Press, 2007 What a wonderful book. I always am skeptical about experts and their predictions so it was a delight to read Hayek's thoughts in 1944 about the problems with the prevailing economic theories. Life becomes the "answer key" about who was right and who was wrong. I started reading the book because of its historical importance but ended up enjoying Hayek's conversational and relaxed style. Thoughtful and balanced with ...             The Nature of Paleolithic Art11 reviews R. Dale Guthrie University Of Chicago Press, 2006 Marking time Since the first finds of ancient cave art in Spain at the end of the 19th Century, researchers have sought to understand what prompted them. Various theories, from "hunting magic" to links to spirits have been put forward. Dale Guthrie, with many years experience in the field to draw upon, argues a new idea. Searching for "hidden meaning", he contends, is a false trail. Instead, he wants the ...             Sophocles I: Oedipus The King, Oedipus at Colonus, Antigone (The Complete Greek Tragedies)12 reviews Sophocles University Of Chicago Press, 1991 Translations Researching translations is never an easy task, and in this case, where you'll have to search on Amazon for the title and the translator to find what you want, it's particularly difficult. Here's what I've found by comparing several editions: 1. David Grene translation: Seems to be accurate, yet not unwieldy as such. My pick. 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