Archaeology’s objective approach has been revealed as a subjective process. This book considers the question: how does the archaeologist think today? Through personal narratives, archaeologists describe their methods in the process of imagining the past.
This timely contribution explores the theme of evidence in anthropology. Using diverse case studies, these ethnographically-grounded essays ask: What constitutes viable evidence? Together, they challenge the boundaries of what anthropologists recognise and construct as evidence.
The public does not desire horror, yet enjoys it in art. In the monstrous marriage of the abject and the sublime, this thrill transforms the spectator into voyeur or victim. Representing horror means rendering it enjoyable—a game of limits that are no longer limits.
This volume explores how a dialogue between diversity and migration research can deepen understanding. It highlights challenges in host societies, from exclusion to anti-migrant attitudes, and points toward solutions through diversity management and legal reform.
Based on the voices of 4,000 young people from 88 countries, this book reveals the values of Generations Y and Z. As the largest, best-educated, and most connected generation ever, today’s youth are creating a more democratic world and changing our future.
How History and Genetics Define Jewish Diversity and Identity
This book links Jewish genetics, history, diversity, and identity on a quest to answer “Who is a Jew?” Journeying from the ancient world to today, it explores the Jewish gene pool, where modern genetic research sheds new light on old debates.
This text explores how ideology steers terrorist groups. It argues they are not monolithic, as guiding views influence their tactics, targets, and recruitment. By examining ideological group types with detailed examples, crucial differences among them become clear.
How India Found its Feet
Through frank interviews, thirteen business leaders explain the out-of-the-box strategies that fashioned globally competitive businesses in India. These stories of creativity and risk-taking will inspire future entrepreneurs worldwide to innovate and invent.
How Interculturally Competent am I? An Introductory Thesis Writing Course for International Students
This textbook helps international students develop thesis-writing skills through experiential learning. It guides you through conducting a research project using a diary study to analyze intercultural communication and report on it in a mini-thesis.
How Peripheral is the Periphery? Translating Portugal Back and Forth
This volume reflects on Portugal’s position through the literary assets imported and exported via translation. Scholars question the peripherality of the Portuguese cultural system in essays honoring prominent scholar João Ferreira Duarte.
How Pictures Tell Stories
Storytelling is often associated with words, but pictures tell stories too. This book bridges the gap between language-oriented narratology and art history, examining the narrative aspects of pictures from a cognitive and semiotic point of view.
How Political Eras End
Is the UK at ‘the end of a political era’? This book analyses the seismic shifts since the 2016 EU Referendum, comparing them with past eras to make a compelling case. It defines what a political era is, exploring vital issues like democracy, identity, and migration.
Based on pupils’ experiences, this book demonstrates that the education system has a disastrous effect on young people. It thwarts their intelligence, exploits their vulnerability to trauma, and fails to fulfil its own aims. The research points to clear conclusions.
A growing gap separates professional film critics from younger movie-goers. A new breed of critic is needed for this new generation of fans. This book examines five categories of film reviewers to help aspiring critics decide what type of critic they want to be.
This book offers a unique financial evaluation of all forest ecosystem services and their contribution to economic sectors. The reader will find answers and results in this book to help them account for all the benefits that a forest offers.
How to do Philosophy
Why take Wittgenstein seriously today? This text explores the therapeutic conception of philosophy in his later work. Drawing on his writings, including posthumous publications, it clarifies his problem-specific and person-specific philosophical project.
How to Do Things with Tense and Aspect
In Slovene, performative acts like promising use the imperfective verb, which implies the act isn’t complete. How, then, is a promise made? This book uncovers a 19th-century debate that laid the foundations of performativity half a century before Austin.
How to Get a Paper Published in Academic Journals
This book provides a step-by-step guide to the thinking, writing, and polishing of a paper. It pinpoints what journals look for and covers common mistakes in data analysis and writing and how to rectify them. For students and those new to publishing, this book is invaluable.
How to Manage Your Family Business
This book details the key aspects for success in a family business. It discusses how to develop a common vision and transmit values to the next generation, using the Middle East as an example. It serves as a guideline to the ‘dos and don’ts’ of the family business scene.
In a world of global disruption, selecting the right suppliers is pivotal for business resilience. This guide offers strategic insights and cutting-edge tools like AI and blockchain to help leaders build agile and sustainable supply chains.
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