Philosophical Imagination
This book shows how ancient philosophers used thought experiments to convey theories and promote scientific knowledge. By analyzing historical examples like Plato’s Ring of Gyges, it provides new insights into how philosophical hypotheses helped promote scientific discovery.
Politics is not only about ideas, but practices. This book reveals how 19th-century exiles created the laboratory for modern politics, circulating not just ideals but the techniques of how to debate, vote, and run a party, resulting in a new political grammar.
Paisleyism and Civil Rights
This book examines Ian Paisley’s opposition to the Northern Ireland civil rights movement. It reveals how his ties to North American militant fundamentalists shaped his counter-demonstrations and helped create the atmosphere for sectarian strife and the “Troubles.”
Sound in Motion
This collection sheds light on the intimate relationship between music and audiovisual culture in contemporary society. It includes indispensable studies on music and cinema, as well as original research on music in videogames and television.
This edited volume analyses shifting notions of self as represented in films and novels written and produced in Spain in the twenty-first century. In doing so, it establishes an international dialogue of multicultural perspectives on trends in contemporary Spain.
Dispatches from the Frontlines of Humanity
Using the disappearing art of reportage to analyse some of the most defining issues of our time – namely the global refugee crisis, the conflicts displacing these masses of humanity and their causes ¬– this text provides the oft forgotten human stories behind the suffering.
What seems to be evidence can be false, while unfounded accusations are accepted as truth, causing travesties of justice. Using case studies like the OJ Simpson trial, the Iraq War, and the history of anti-Semitism, this book shows how beliefs can be stronger than hard facts.
The Century of the Emerging World
Dobrescu explores how the first decade of the 21st century was nothing short of “les années folles”. He shows that the long-term tendencies inaugurated during this decade represent a silent revolution, which will lead to a geopolitical reconfiguration hard to envision at present.
The influence of Ancient Greece on contemporary western civilization is irrefutable. The multivalent nature of such an influence is reflected in the wide-ranging essays of this volume, which cover such areas as economy, art, architecture, philosophy, medicine, and mythology.
Polish Theatre after the Fall of Communism
In investigating how Polish theatre has changed since 1989 and the fall of Communism. Śmiechowicz highlights the creativity of Polish contemporary theatre, and details the major points of difference between it and the theatre traditions of many other European countries.
Towards Ethnic Liberation Theology in Nigeria
This book argues that Nigeria’s structures inflict injustice on its minority groups, fueling division. Drawing on liberation theology and an exegesis of Galatians, it forges a powerful and necessary Biblical theology of ethnic liberation.
A Study on Existence
Bacigalupo develops a deflationist account of existence, suggesting that there is no such thing as a nature of existence awaiting discovery. The authors discussed include Hume, Kant, Frege, the Neo-Meinongians Routley and Parsons, and the free logicians Leonard and Bencivenga.
Urban Governance in Karnataka and Bengaluru
This book deals with aspects of urban governance in the Indian state of Karnataka, in particular its capital, Bengaluru. It illuminates the diverse governance questions and policy issues concerning the improvement of the urban landscape of Bengaluru, Karnataka, and India.
Basics of Translation
An essential coursebook for Arab students of translation. It combines discussion with practical exercises and examples tuned for beginners, making it ideal for undergraduates.
Charles Edward of Saxe-Coburg
Readers in medicine, law, sociology and history will be interested in this tragic story of a weak-willed, but powerful Nazi leader who facilitated Hitler’s secret program to eliminate the handicapped, even though one of his own relatives died in the “euthanasia” scheme.
Economic Strategies in Times of Crises
History is no accident. So-called spontaneous events are meticulously planned, with nothing left to chance. This book analyzes the hidden forces shaping our world to reveal a path toward the socio-economic and ecological rebalancing of our planet.
This book focuses on the social, economic, political and structural transformations of cities in Europe, the Near East and Asia from the 17th century to today. It explores the coexistence of diverse groups and the evolution of urban public space.
This compendium of interdisciplinary research presents new “readings” on topics from opera by Handel and Mozart to 1960s popular sound. Chapters discuss operatic lighting, Wagner’s leitmotif technique, music and social media, and the art and politics of the collective Laibach.
Elhusseini analyses Turkey’s role in the Arab world and investigates the effects of the Arab Spring on Turkish foreign policy, decision-making and its role. Particular attention is focused on widespread terms such as strategic depth, neo-Ottomans and the Turkish Model.
Radio Relations
This book explores how radio builds affective relations and reinforces a sense of community. It features erudite essays from world-famous figures like Seán Street and Enrico Menduni, alongside perspectives from brilliant young researchers and practitioners from around the world.
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