A Pacifist’s Life and Death
Using written and oral sources, Gkotzaridis’s study weaves a narrative of the life and death of Grigorios Lambrakis, Greece’s most committed defender of democracy and peace of the post-Civil War period, highlighting political divisions and obstacles to peace in Cold War Greece.
PIERIDES IV
This volume examines Terence as both an interpreter of literary traditions and a subject of critical reception. It explores his experimental comedies, focusing on the meaning of his work in relation to his predecessors, contemporaries, and posterity.
New Approaches to the Temple of Zeus at Olympia
This volume explores the Temple of Zeus at Olympia, the largest in mainland Greece. International experts from many fields offer new perspectives on its architecture, sculptural decoration, and the cult of Zeus, bridging classical studies with new digital technologies.
The Archaeology of Anatolia
This volume brings together the latest reports on archaeological projects from every region of Anatolia. Scholars present their most recent data, providing results years ahead of final publication and ensuring a timely presentation of their fieldwork and research.
The Inside of a Shell
Worldwide specialists examine the first steps of Nobel laureate Alice Munro. This collection of essays offers new critical perspectives on her debut, Dance of the Happy Shades, revealing how these early stories foreshadow the patterns and themes of her celebrated later work.
Featuring papers from the Science Fiction Symposia, this volume demonstrate the diversity and adaptability of science fiction as a tool for asking and answering impossible questions. It explores how it challenges boundaries, whether conceptual, literary or metaphorical.
George Bellows Revisited
The artwork of one of the most important 20th-century American painters and printmakers, George Bellows, is studied in this essay collection. Innovative research is offered that probes his oeuvre from multiple viewpoints, challenging widely-held perceptions of Bellows.
Realising Health
This book examines the Pioneer Health Centre, a world-renowned experiment in health-creation. Forced to close in 1950, its ideas continue to inspire. It investigates why such initiatives struggle against a culture that values cure more than prevention.
Discourses on Immigration in Times of Economic Crisis
This book examines the discursive and visual elements that reproduce ethnic and racial prejudices in press discourse on immigration, particularly in times of economic crisis when immigrants are often framed as a “people-problem”.
Business Strategies for Economies in Transition
This collection of papers describes business strategies for economies in transition. While focusing on Central and Eastern Europe, the material is relevant to other developing economies facing major change, as many of the problems addressed are universal.
This book analyzes Central Asian economies in transition, covering their economic and political challenges, integration into the global world, international trade, and the energy sector. It offers a comprehensive picture for academics, politicians, and business leaders.
Ludwig Minkus, Don Quixote
Minkus & Petipa’s Don Quixote is one of the most enduring creations of 19th-century Russian ballet. Based on Cervantes’s novel, it tells the love story of Kitri and Basilio with musical buoyancy and melodic verve that have made it a global favorite.
Dramatic Interactions
A collection of essays on teaching foreign languages, literatures, and cultures through theater. With innovative approaches and rich examples, this book affirms the effectiveness of using drama to improve communication, intercultural competence, and self-expression.
New Directions in Language Acquisition
This volume presents new articles on the acquisition of Romance languages. Under a generative umbrella, it investigates first, second, and bilingual acquisition, as well as attrition, to advance our understanding of how languages are acquired.
Africa Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow
Authored by emerging African scholars, this book challenges Western notions of ‘progress’ and the view of Africa as a basket case. It rethinks predominant ideas on development, examining the challenges and possibilities of Africa’s sustainable future.
From Eastern Partnership to the Association
This book analyzes the legal and political dimensions of the EU’s Eastern Partnership policy. It provides an in-depth analysis of Association Agreements with states like Ukraine, examining human rights, the rule of law, and their geopolitical significance.
Perspectives on Discourse Analysis
This guide provides the theoretical knowledge and empirical tools for Discourse Analysis. Conceived as a university course, it is useful for anyone who wants to acquire the skills to analyze any type of discourse, from medical to computer-mediated.
British Music and the French Revolution investigates the little-studied repertoire of concert and theatrical music created in Britain between 1789–1795. It explores how a spirit of patriotism, political turmoil, and war inspired an outpouring of music.
Sovereignty and Justice
The ICC’s legitimacy rests on complementing, not violating, national sovereignty. For this to work, states must ensure their trials meet international standards, with support from the ICC and the global community. This book offers recommendations to succeed.
Exploring Turkish Cultures
This groundbreaking collection offers new insights into Turkish cultures, moving beyond traditional binaries. It features the first major interviews in English with prominent actors, directors, and critics, alongside essays on Turkish film and theatre.
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