Representing the Contemporary North American Family
Central to this book is the idea that the family still plays a pivotal role in North America. Gathering approaches from sociology, politics, media, and literature, these contributions show the centrality of the family as a social, political, legal, and fictional construct.
Discourses in Traffic
As China became a nation of drivers, it encountered immense traffic-related problems. This book zeroes in on the authentic discourses in Chinese traffic, demonstrating the interaction between signs and new drivers in Guangzhou to reveal the country’s shift to modern traffic.
This overview of the debate on nationalism, globalisation, and secessionism in 21st century Catalonia explores the key socio-political questions facing sub-state nations seeking independence.
The Cinema of Tunde Kelani
The first definitive publication on Tunde Kelani, one of Africa’s finest filmmakers. This collection of scholarly articles explores his cinematic oeuvre, visual craft, and how his works represent the African worldview, culture, and history.
The Fluid Frame in Cinema
A passionate rendezvous with cinema. These essays offer a close reading of film that looks beyond the frame to its cultural and historical roots, reappraising Indian cinema, classic adaptations, and directors like Hitchcock and Kubrick through a contemporary critical gaze.
A Philosopher Looks at the Natural World
Weaving personal story with science and philosophy, this book chronicles a three-decade labor to restore ruined land. It advances the case for the intelligence and kinship of all living things, an ethic of respect, and the need to rethink how human societies live on Earth.
This collection of essays examines emerging research paradigms in communication. It focuses on the shift from traditional unidirectional information sharing to multidirectional channels, providing students, scholars, and practitioners with innovative ways to think critically.
Metaphor is a complex phenomenon whose realizations vary across languages, text genres, and cultures. This book gathers a collection of studies that adopt different theoretical views to explore the uses of metaphors, providing a diversified yet coherent view of current research.
Towards a Theory of Whodunits
This volume follows the evolution of detective fiction from the late eighteenth century to its contemporary multi-media expressions. Tackling well-known and forgotten authors, classic texts, and films, the book explores the impact of whodunits on highbrow and popular culture.
In provocative essays, scholars from Asia explore the dynamic relationship between animation and philosophy. Using thinkers like Deleuze and Guattari, they see animation not as a representation of an idea, but as a philosophical thinking-device in itself.
Kindergarten Readiness for All
This book provides a framework for kindergarten teachers to support young children in their transition to school. It offers strategies to involve families, use assessment information, and teach social skills, providing concrete supports for children with a wide range of needs.
Christian Responses to Five Views of the Bhagavad Gita
This book examines five readings of the Bhagavad Gita, juxtaposing them with a Christian response to the text and its theology. Written for students and practitioners of interfaith dialogue, it is a resource to enable deeper conversations between Hindus and Christians.
Mobilizing Narratives
In a world defined by forced migration, who is free to move and who is not? This volume uncovers the injustices of (im)mobility—driven by war, climate change, and inequality—as powerfully represented in literary texts.
An Iranian Iran-Iraq War veteran and an American Vietnam War veteran—both mental health professionals—exchange war stories and discuss self-help strategies for PTSD. Each chapter includes their therapy discussions and practical self-help assignments for readers.
This book details how social innovations impact society in areas like education and health. Based on the experience of authors from emerging countries, it presents practical methods for successful entrepreneurship and explains transformative advances in business management.
This comparative study explores the impacts of the EU-Ukraine Association Agreement on the borderlands of Ukraine, Poland, Slovakia, Hungary, and Romania. The volume identifies new opportunities for cross-border cooperation and policy considerations for its further development.
Experiencing Gigli with Quality Audio
Scant attention has been paid to vocal reproduction. Through the overlooked singer Beniamino Gigli, this book explores hi-fi reproduction of the voice, discusses why his singing is special and still relevant, and provides insights into the value of thoughtful listening.
The Psychology of Multilingualism
This comprehensive, multidisciplinary introduction to multilingualism explores its individual and societal consequences. The book underlines the normality of using more than one language, dispels common myths, and offers practical recommendations for education.
The Marketing of Works
The first book on a new type of marketing: the marketing of works. It describes activities like repair that change an object’s market value without transferring ownership. Distinguishing works from services, it provides marketing theorists with many opportunities for research.
This ground-breaking book explores the reality of living with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME). Drawing on her own lived experience, social science, and creative work, the author tells the story of how she sought to reimagine a ‘good life’ and find sanctuary alongside the illness.