Spring 2009 Hardcovers: Philosophy
Edited by Dick Donahue and Juan MartinezCompiled by Alia Akkam, Robert Dahlin, Natalie Danford, Charles Hix, Diane Patrick, Sarah Robbins, Judith Rosen, Oona Short and Skip Skwarek. -- Publishers Weekly, 1/26/2009
BLUE SNAKE BOOKS
Philosophy of Tai Chi Chuan (Apr., $14.95) by Freya and Martin Boedicker presents an overview of the ancient tradition.
CONTINUUM PUBLISHING
Theory of the Subject (Mar., $29.95) by Alain Badiou, trans. by Bruno Bosteels, considers the relationship between psychoanalysis and philosophy.
HARMONY BOOKS
Joyful Wisdom: Embracing Change and Finding Freedom (Apr., $25) by Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche and Eric Swanson explores the role of positive thinking in overcoming anxiety. 75,000 first printing.
PANTHEON
The Pleasures and Sorrows of Work (June, $26) by Alain de Botton examines several occupations to determine the essential meaning of work in our lives. 5-city author tour.
RANDOM HOUSE
The Life You Can Save: A Simple Solution to Global Poverty (Mar., $24) by Peter Singer proposes informed charitable giving as a solution. 6-city author tour.
ROWMAN & LITTLEFIELD
(dist. by NBN)
Objectively Speaking: Ayn Rand Interviewed (Mar., $34.95), edited by Marlene Podritske and Peter Schwartz, presents Rand's insights on a vast range of cultural issues.
SHAMBHALA
(dist. by Random House)
Natural Wakefulness (Apr., $21.95) by Gaylon Ferguson instructs on the meditation practice for both new and experienced meditators.
VERSO BOOKS
(dist. by W.W. Norton)
Frames of War: When Is Life Grievable? (Apr., $26.95) by Judith Butler explores violence, gender and different forms of resistance in the current wars.
WATKINS
(dist. by Sterling)
Buddhist Wisdom: The Path to Enlightenment (Mar., $8.95), edited by Gerald Benedict, looks to the Eastern spiritual tradition for practical answers to profound questions.
