Cómo promover el bien común (How to Promote the Common Good)

Equality is a contentious issue in our society today. This is why it's important for students to be given information related to equality so they can come to reasonable conclusions of their own. Using age-appropriate language, this book discusses equality in a number of different forms and touches upon why equality is so important in a democracy. The text also explores how extreme equality, like most extremes, could be a bad and unrealistic idea. Readers will gain enough information to understand and think about this complex idea for themselves.

In the United States, the ability to take informed action is becoming increasingly necessary, and difficult. This book delves into the importance of being informed and explains how not all sources of information are equal. Readers are introduced to the scientific method as a way of testing information for credibility. Students will also learn how to turn credible information into action by forming groups, protesting, contacting elected representatives, and possibly even running for office themselves someday.

In order for any democracy to function well, understanding how and when to compromise is a necessity. This book introduces students to how compromise makes governing possible. Using examples of how compromise works in their own lives, students will gain a better understanding of how compromise work on a larger level. Conversely, readers will also learn that compromise may be the wrong course of action in some situations and that some issues are of such critical importance or high moral worth that standing firm is appropriate.

Explica qué es la tolerancia y demuestra de diferentes maneras que la gente puede ser tolerante con los demás.

"Periodista, guionista cinematográfico, novelista y autor teatral de gran originalidad y uno de los humoristas más célebres de nuestra época, Jardiel es el auténtico renovador del teatro cómico español del presente siglo, dominando la comedia cosmopolita basada en el humor de situación. Su ansia de invención le llevó a la utilización de nuevos recursos, jugando en la construcción de sus obras con el elemento de sorpresa de manera magistral. Jardiel huyó siempre de la facilidad y, por ello, en el desarrollo de sus tramas se suceden las situaciones imprevistas, los efectos...

El esclavo huido de Filemón encontró la verdadera libertad de los labios de san Pablo; una apasionante historia de uno de los primeros cristianos.

This upper-level text, perfect for art and culture courses, introduces students to the customs and history of Spain. This volume features a wide variety of readings, cultural activities, and 600 questions about the history, literature, art, and traditions of Spain, as well as a CD-ROM of interactive activities.