Bücher von John O'Neill

Fifty years of countless adventures and experiences were distilled into one year of joyful writing to produce this account of travels and wanderings in off-the-beaten-track cities and towns and villages of little known Spain. In a series of articles -often irreverent and opinionated, sometimes openly critical of accepted opinion, yet humorous and well documented- the author shows a profound respect for the essential Spain: its history and culture, and, most of all, for its people. It will appeal to readers with a sense of humour who prefer to travel independently and come to their own conclusions about what they see and hear and experience.

In the early days of September, 1956, the author moved from the comfort-zone of Holy Trinity Catholic Junior School - Holy Tripe, some called it - on Garston's Banks Road, to De La Salle Grammar School, Dwerryhouse Lane, out in the wilds of distant Norris Green and Croxteth and Lord Sefton's sprawling Estate. There, his previously simple world collided with a seemingly endless stream of character-full fellow students and (in many cases) eccentric teachers. These experiences are told in an innocent, disarming, refreshingly honest manner, almost objectively at times; and whilst criticism naturally abounds, there are few occasions where the lighter side of life doesn't shine through.

Going through all twenty-seven letters of the Spanish alphabet, the author takes us from little-known Ayllón to industrial Mieres to monumental Zamora and places in between and beyond, all scattered around the four corners of this land he knows so intimately. We meet colourful characters and surprising situations, humour and irreverence, undisguised criticism and limitless praise, independent opinions and a deep respect for the essence of Spain past and present: for its history and culture and - most of all - for its people.

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.

The Rock of Arranmore is a narrative dramatic poem written by John O'Neill and published in 1902. The poem is divided into three scenes, each depicting a different aspect of life on the island of Arranmore. The introduction sets the stage for the poem and provides background information about the island and its inhabitants.The first scene of the poem takes place on the rocky shores of Arranmore, where a group of fishermen are preparing to set out to sea. The second scene depicts a gathering of the island's residents, who are discussing their struggles with poverty and the harsh conditions of life on the island. The third and final scene portrays a confrontation between the island's residents and a group of outsiders who have come to exploit the island's resources.Throughout the poem, O'Neill explores themes of community, resilience, and the struggle for survival in a harsh and unforgiving environment. The Rock of Arranmore is a vivid and evocative portrayal of life on a remote Irish island, and a testament to the resilience and strength of its people.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Presents three generations of German, French, and Anglo-American thinking on the Hegelian narrative of desire, recognition, and alienation in life, labor, and language.

Family portraits and neighbourhood cameos, friends and acquaintances leaving indelible marks and memories, the good and the less good. The author turns the clock back half a century to the Garston of his childhood and youth.

Arguments are drawn from political economy, psychoanalysis, and semiotics to describe the cultural functions of the media with respect to the state, the economy, the family, women and children and with regard to the problem of sustaining democratic public and civic institutions whose activities are wholly represented through the media.

Introduces readers to environmental problems by presenting, and then challenging, two approaches to environmental decision-making, one from environmental economics, the other from environmental philosophy. This book examines the implications of this approach for policy issues such as biodiversity conservation and sustainability.

In this study, O'Neill examines the postmodern turn in the social sciences. From a phenomenological standpoint, he challenges Lyotard's post-rationalist reading of Wittgenstein and Habermas, in order to defend commonsense reason and values that are constitutive of the everyday world.

Provides an examination of two opposing viewpoints and covers a discussion of the ethical boundaries of markets, the role of private property rights in environmental protection, the nature of sustainability and the valuation of goods over time. This book is suitable for students studying courses in ecological and environmental economics.

The author draws on considerable research in this area to provide an overdue critical evaluation of the limits of the market, and future prospects for non-market socialism.