Lewis, Ralph:THE CONQUEST OF PRESBYOPIA
- Paperback 2014, ISBN: 9780959676716
Hardcover
New York: Harper and Row, 1960. Paperback. Very Good/No Jacket. Harper & Row, 1960. Trade Paperback in Very Good Condition. Former owner name on half title page, trace wear to cove… More...
New York: Harper and Row, 1960. Paperback. Very Good/No Jacket. Harper & Row, 1960. Trade Paperback in Very Good Condition. Former owner name on half title page, trace wear to cover edges, otherwise clean, unmarked, no creasing, no underlining or highlighting. In a masterly discussion of the revolutions of the 20th century, the author charts the course the world has been following, the grave alternatives which it will face in the next decades, and the grim prospects for the survival of liberal civilization as we understand it in the West. 217 pages, indexed. 5.25 x 8 inches. 1960, Harper and Row, New York., Harper and Row, 1960, New Century Publications, 2014. Hardcover. New. In the last few decades, a lot of interest has been generated in the study of economic thought in Islam. In spite of several works published on the subject, not much has been written on economic ideas of Ali, who was one of the most prominent caliphs (deputies) of the Prophet of Islam. Not much is known on the economic, political and administrative policies Ali pursed and moral values he upheld even in the most trying circumstances. The present work attempts to fill this vacuum. A dispassionate study of the economic ideas of Ali makes it clear that he was a distinct precursor to several economic values, which continue to dominate even today, the mainstream economic thinking worldwide. He excelled, in both letter and spirit, to solve whenever a new economic problem confronted him. The justification, which Ali provided, was amazingly incredible and never heard before. His ideas may be rightly termed as Alinomics. CONTENTS 1. Introduction Alinomics; Objectives; Scant Attention; Research Questions; Major Sources; Islamic Economic System; The Essence of Islamic Economics; The Nature and Scope of Economic Policy in Islam; The Spiritual Content in Islamic Economics; Control in Islamic Economics; Summing Up. 2. From Companionship to the Caliphate The Early Developments; Deep Foundations; Prerequisites of a Caliph; Ali after the Prophet; Allegiance to Abu Bakr; First Preference to Unity; Nomination of Umar; Appointment of the Council; Class Formation; Ali as an Advisor; Honouring Previous Decisions; Reconciliation Efforts; Alternative Explanation; Selection of Ali as the Caliph. 3. Values Personified The Personal Approach of Ali; A Graphical Account; Portrayal in Nahjul Balagha; Asceticism and Piety; Extreme Simplicity; Unparalleled Care for Justice; The Period of Ali (656-661 C.E.); First Sermon; Genesis of the Problems; Internal Strife; Malevolent Attitude of Kharijites; Death Before Death; Nomination; Systemic Failure. 4. Economic Policy Earlier to Ali Introduction; The Policy of Distribution; The Gap Between Rich and Poor; Accumulation of Wealth; Departures in Fiscal Management; Two Major Developments; Pre-Caliphate Economic Vision of Ali; In Favour of Public Control. 5. Post-Caliphate Economic Policy of Ali Mobilization of Resources; Progressive Taxation of Land; Progressive Taxation of Personal Wealth; Supply Side Tax Policy; Minimum Tax Burden; Humane Tax Administration; Method of Computation and Assessment; Transfer of Zakah Collection; No Room for Misappropriation; Salient Aspects; Distribution Policy; Early Contours of Distribution; Policy of Equal Distribution; Reorganization of Zakah and Kharaj Distribution; Strict Scrutiny of Public Officers; Public Fund as Trust; Unfavourable Response. 6. Socio-Economic Concerns of Ali Ali and Economic Security; Ali and His Poor Subjects; Pro- Poor Government; Ali and His Protectorates; Against Distress Sale. 7. Ali and Governance No Room for Disorder and Anarchy; Ali on Need for the Government and its Benefits; Ali on Government’s Vision and Mission; Reciprocity of Rights and Duties; Fundamental Functions of the Government; Conduct of Governors; Composition of Advisory Council; Typology of People; Types of Rulers; Public and Private Interest; Despise for Temporal Power. 8. Essence of Alinomics Introduction; Essence of Personal Approach of Ali; Essence of Economic Ideas of Ali; Essence of Ali’s Ideas on Governance. Appendix 1: Important Dates (Christian Era) Appendix 2: Select Glossary of Islamic Terms Bibliography Index Printed Pages: 212., New Century Publications, 2014, New Century Publications, 2014. Hardcover. New. In the last few decades, a lot of interest has been generated in the study of economic thought in Islam. In spite of several works published on the subject, not much has been written on economic ideas of Ali, who was one of the most prominent caliphs (deputies) of the Prophet of Islam. Not much is known on the economic, political and administrative policies Ali pursed and moral values he upheld even in the most trying circumstances. The present work attempts to fill this vacuum. A dispassionate study of the economic ideas of Ali makes it clear that he was a distinct precursor to several economic values, which continue to dominate even today, the mainstream economic thinking worldwide. He excelled, in both letter and spirit, to solve whenever a new economic problem confronted him. The justification, which Ali provided, was amazingly incredible and never heard before. His ideas may be rightly termed as Alinomics. CONTENTS 1. Introduction Alinomics; Objectives; Scant Attention; Research Questions; Major Sources; Islamic Economic System; The Essence of Islamic Economics; The Nature and Scope of Economic Policy in Islam; The Spiritual Content in Islamic Economics; Control in Islamic Economics; Summing Up. 2. From Companionship to the Caliphate The Early Developments; Deep Foundations; Prerequisites of a Caliph; Ali after the Prophet; Allegiance to Abu Bakr; First Preference to Unity; Nomination of Umar; Appointment of the Council; Class Formation; Ali as an Advisor; Honouring Previous Decisions; Reconciliation Efforts; Alternative Explanation; Selection of Ali as the Caliph. 3. Values Personified The Personal Approach of Ali; A Graphical Account; Portrayal in Nahjul Balagha; Asceticism and Piety; Extreme Simplicity; Unparalleled Care for Justice; The Period of Ali (656-661 C.E.); First Sermon; Genesis of the Problems; Internal Strife; Malevolent Attitude of Kharijites; Death Before Death; Nomination; Systemic Failure. 4. Economic Policy Earlier to Ali Introduction; The Policy of Distribution; The Gap Between Rich and Poor; Accumulation of Wealth; Departures in Fiscal Management; Two Major Developments; Pre-Caliphate Economic Vision of Ali; In Favour of Public Control. 5. Post-Caliphate Economic Policy of Ali Mobilization of Resources; Progressive Taxation of Land; Progressive Taxation of Personal Wealth; Supply Side Tax Policy; Minimum Tax Burden; Humane Tax Administration; Method of Computation and Assessment; Transfer of Zakah Collection; No Room for Misappropriation; Salient Aspects; Distribution Policy; Early Contours of Distribution; Policy of Equal Distribution; Reorganization of Zakah and Kharaj Distribution; Strict Scrutiny of Public Officers; Public Fund as Trust; Unfavourable Response. 6. Socio-Economic Concerns of Ali Ali and Economic Security; Ali and His Poor Subjects; Pro- Poor Government; Ali and His Protectorates; Against Distress Sale. 7. Ali and Governance No Room for Disorder and Anarchy; Ali on Need for the Government and its Benefits; Ali on Governments Vision and Mission; Reciprocity of Rights and Duties; Fundamental Functions of the Government; Conduct of Governors; Composition of Advisory Council; Typology of People; Types of Rulers; Public and Private Interest; Despise for Temporal Power. 8. Essence of Alinomics Introduction; Essence of Personal Approach of Ali; Essence of Economic Ideas of Ali; Essence of Alis Ideas on Governance. Appendix 1: Important Dates (Christian Era) Appendix 2: Select Glossary of Islamic Terms Bibliography Index Printed Pages: 212. NA, New Century Publications, 2014, New Century Publications, 2014. Hardcover. New. In the last few decades, a lot of interest has been generated in the study of economic thought in Islam. In spite of several works published on the subject, not much has been written on economic ideas of Ali, who was one of the most prominent caliphs (deputies) of the Prophet of Islam. Not much is known on the economic, political and administrative policies Ali pursed and moral values he upheld even in the most trying circumstances. The present work attempts to fill this vacuum. A dispassionate study of the economic ideas of Ali makes it clear that he was a distinct precursor to several economic values, which continue to dominate even today, the mainstream economic thinking worldwide. He excelled, in both letter and spirit, to solve whenever a new economic problem confronted him. The justification, which Ali provided, was amazingly incredible and never heard before. His ideas may be rightly termed as Alinomics. CONTENTS 1. Introduction Alinomics; Objectives; Scant Attention; Research Questions; Major Sources; Islamic Economic System; The Essence of Islamic Economics; The Nature and Scope of Economic Policy in Islam; The Spiritual Content in Islamic Economics; Control in Islamic Economics; Summing Up. 2. From Companionship to the Caliphate The Early Developments; Deep Foundations; Prerequisites of a Caliph; Ali after the Prophet; Allegiance to Abu Bakr; First Preference to Unity; Nomination of Umar; Appointment of the Council; Class Formation; Ali as an Advisor; Honouring Previous Decisions; Reconciliation Efforts; Alternative Explanation; Selection of Ali as the Caliph. 3. Values Personified The Personal Approach of Ali; A Graphical Account; Portrayal in Nahjul Balagha; Asceticism and Piety; Extreme Simplicity; Unparalleled Care for Justice; The Period of Ali (656-661 C.E.); First Sermon; Genesis of the Problems; Internal Strife; Malevolent Attitude of Kharijites; Death Before Death; Nomination; Systemic Failure. 4. Economic Policy Earlier to Ali Introduction; The Policy of Distribution; The Gap Between Rich and Poor; Accumulation of Wealth; Departures in Fiscal Management; Two Major Developments; Pre-Caliphate Economic Vision of Ali; In Favour of Public Control. 5. Post-Caliphate Economic Policy of Ali Mobilization of Resources; Progressive Taxation of Land; Progressive Taxation of Personal Wealth; Supply Side Tax Policy; Minimum Tax Burden; Humane Tax Administration; Method of Computation and Assessment; Transfer of Zakah Collection; No Room for Misappropriation; Salient Aspects; Distribution Policy; Early Contours of Distribution; Policy of Equal Distribution; Reorganization of Zakah and Kharaj Distribution; Strict Scrutiny of Public Officers; Public Fund as Trust; Unfavourable Response. 6. Socio-Economic Concerns of Ali Ali and Economic Security; Ali and His Poor Subjects; Pro- Poor Government; Ali and His Protectorates; Against Distress Sale. 7. Ali and Governance No Room for Disorder and Anarchy; Ali on Need for the Government and its Benefits; Ali on Government’s Vision and Mission; Reciprocity of Rights and Duties; Fundamental Functions of the Government; Conduct of Governors; Composition of Advisory Council; Typology of People; Types of Rulers; Public and Private Interest; Despise for Temporal Power. 8. Essence of Alinomics Introduction; Essence of Personal Approach of Ali; Essence of Economic Ideas of Ali; Essence of Ali’s Ideas on Governance. Appendix 1: Important Dates (Christian Era) Appendix 2: Select Glossary of Islamic Terms Bibliography Index Printed Pages: 212., New Century Publications, 2014, Maroubra, NSW, Australia: R. & M. Lewis, 1983. 111pp., pattern-print endpapers. Intext b/white halftone plates and line-drawings. Book clean and square. Spine firm. Colour-art illustrated, textured boards (Kay Lewis - Illustrator) minimally bumped on upper foredge corner, else very good. Textblock unmarked. No dustjacket (as issued?). Presbyopia is an eye condition that affects virtually everyone over the age of forty, whith close-up objects and detail starting to look blurry - at that point to read clearly you may find the need to 'stretch' your arms to achieve clarity . . . The author Ralph Lewis believes he has the answer to this eye condition with the 'Varilux' progressive lenses . . . Now more than three decades old, the contents of this book include: Prelims., six 'Parts', Index. Book weight approx. 390g. . First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good +. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" Tall., R. & M. Lewis, 1983<
