Focusing on the unique founding principles of the Athenaeum in 1824, this history highlights its groundbreaking approach to membership based on achievements rather than social status. The club has been a gathering place for influential figures across various fields, including science, literature, and politics, such as Charles Darwin and Winston Churchill. The narrative emphasizes the club's impact on Britain's cultural and intellectual landscape, detailing significant events like the recruitment of a Cold War spy and the inclusion of women, while offering a fresh perspective on its legacy.
Michael Wheeler Libros
Michael Wheeler es un erudito y profesional líder en el campo de la negociación. Como profesor en la Harvard Business School, su trabajo profundiza en las complejidades de los procesos de negociación y su aplicación práctica. Sus escritos conectan la investigación académica con estrategias del mundo real, ofreciendo valiosas perspectivas para profesionales de diversos sectores. La experiencia de Wheeler se extiende más allá del aula, asesorando activamente a corporaciones, organizaciones comerciales y agencias gubernamentales en asuntos de negociación.






Ruskin's God
- 324 páginas
- 12 horas de lectura
Exploring the profound influence of religion on John Ruskin's literary works, this study delves into how his spiritual beliefs shaped his thoughts and writings. It examines the interplay between Ruskin's faith and his artistic vision, revealing insights into his philosophical and moral perspectives. By analyzing various texts, the book highlights the significance of religious themes in Ruskin's critique of society and art, offering a comprehensive understanding of his contributions to literature and thought.
What's Fair
- 594 páginas
- 21 horas de lectura
What's Fair is a landmark collection that focuses exclusively on the crucial topic of ethics in negotiation. Edited by Carrie J. Menkel-Meadow and Michael Wheeler, What's Fair contains contributions from some of the best-known practitioners and scholars in the field including Roger Fisher, Howard Raiffa, and Deborah Kolb. The editors and distinguished contributors offer an examination of why ethics matter individually and socially, and explain the essential duties and values of negotiation beyond formal legal requirements. Throughout the book, these experts tackle difficult questions such as: What do we owe our counterparts (if anything) in the way of candor or disclosure? To what extent should we use financial or legal pressure to force settlement? Should we worry about whether an agreement is fair to all the parties, or the effects our negotiated agreements might have on others?
The Old Enemies
- 370 páginas
- 13 horas de lectura
Exploring the deep-rooted divisions between Catholics and Protestants in English history, the book delves into the persistence of these conflicts into the nineteenth century. Michael Wheeler, an expert in the era's literature and theology, examines how various writers and thinkers reinterpreted religious debates, highlighting their role as a catalyst for artistic inspiration. This comprehensive and visually enriched study offers fresh insights into the interplay of religion, literature, and history during a pivotal period in England.
The Art of Negotiation
- 320 páginas
- 12 horas de lectura
Shedding new light on the improvisational nature of negotiation, explains how diplomats, deal-makers, and Hollywood producers apply their best practices to everyday transactions.
Heaven, Hell, and the Victorians
- 312 páginas
- 11 horas de lectura
This abridged version of Michael Wheeler's acclaimed work delves into the themes of death and the afterlife as explored in Victorian literature and theology. It examines how these subjects influenced the era's cultural landscape, highlighting key literary figures and theological debates. The book offers insights into the Victorian mindset regarding mortality and the spiritual realm, making it a significant resource for understanding the interplay between literature and religious thought during this transformative period.
An argument for a non-Cartesian philosophical foundation for cognitive science that combines elements of Heideggerian phenomenology, a dynamical systems approach to cognition, and insights from artificial intelligence-related robotics.
Heaven, Hell and the Victorian
- 310 páginas
- 11 horas de lectura
This popular abridgement explores the themes of death and the afterlife as depicted in Victorian literature and theology. It delves into the cultural and philosophical perspectives of the time, examining how these views influenced literary works and societal beliefs. By highlighting significant authors and texts, the book provides insight into the Victorian era's complex relationship with mortality and the concept of an afterlife, making it an engaging read for those interested in literature and historical thought.
St John and the Victorians
- 286 páginas
- 11 horas de lectura
This original study explores the profound impact of the fourth Gospel on various aspects of nineteenth-century British culture, including art, scholarship, literature, and music. It delves into how this biblical text shaped artistic expressions, intellectual pursuits, and literary works of the time, highlighting the interplay between religious themes and cultural developments during that era.
A book that discusses the general problems of poll taking.

