Explores the life, artistic work, and legacy of Pablo Picasso, one of the most influential figures in modern art. The book examines his continuous pursuit of new forms of expression and the ways in which he transformed traditional approaches to painting and sculpture. It also discusses how creation and destruction were central to his artistic process and creative evolution. Through historical and critical analysis, the work highlights Picasso’s contributions to Cubism and twentieth-century avant-garde movements.

Is a practical guide that demonstrates how traditional composition techniques can be applied to modern musical styles and creative projects. The book covers essential topics such as melody, harmony, counterpoint, rhythm, and musical form, presenting them in a clear and accessible way. Through examples and practical insights, it helps musicians strengthen their composition and analytical skills. It also connects classical principles with contemporary applications, including film, television, and video game scoring.

Presents a journey through one hundred influential films that highlight the history, culture, and experiences of Black communities in cinema. Through insightful analysis, the book examines themes such as Black identity, social justice, and the evolving representation of Black lives on screen. It also celebrates the contributions of Black filmmakers, actors, and storytellers who have shaped the global film industry. By combining film criticism with historical and cultural context, the book provides a deeper understanding of the development of Black cinema.

Ever since the quest for independence between 1810 and 1819, economic thought in Colombia has been shaped by policy debates and characterized by a pragmatic and eclectic approach. Economic thought in Colombia can only be revealed through the exploration of economists' practices and the role of economic arguments within broader public debate. This history of Colombian economic thought provides a detailed account of major issues that have marked the constant feedback between economic ideas and economic practice in Colombia during the 19th and 20th centuries.

This text seeks to develop an empirical research agenda that explores the applicability of the growth model perspective in comparative political economy to emerging capitalist economies. 

When people wonder about the appropriate course of action in a given situation, they are already engaging in moral reasoning. This also applies to the field of business, where an understanding of ethics could help businesspeople and market participants make morally informed decisions. This book aims to enlarge the body of ethical theories available in Business Ethics by illustrating three moral principles relevant to economic agents based on the ideas of Immanuel Kant, Antonio Genovesi, and Adam Smith.

Amidst concerns about replicability but also thanks to the professionalisation of labs, the rise of pre-registration, the switch to online experiments, and enhanced computational power, experimental economics is undergoing rapid changes. They all call for efficient designs and data analysis, that is, they require that, given the constraints on participants' time, experiments provide as rich information as possible. In this Element the authors explore some ways in which this goal may be reached.