Theory That Matters
Theory That Matters offers an up-to-date assessment of literary and cultural theory. The volume launches a defence of theory, demonstrating this is not achieved at the expense of praxis, but by showing its currency through a variety of contexts.
Daniel-François-Esprit Auber
Once regarded as a great figure of music, with an impact as great as Rossini’s, Daniel-François-Esprit Auber is now neglected. The time has come to reassess his life and work, especially his collaboration with master librettist Eugène Scribe, and hear his elegant music again.
Le biographique n’est pas épuisé : il déborde la biographie. Cet ouvrage propose un état de la réflexion sur le sujet, au croisement des sciences sociales et de la littérature, au point de rencontre entre science et fiction.
Language Contact
When speakers of different languages interact, their languages influence each other. This can range from exchanging words to altering grammar, sometimes leading to language death. This volume unites distinguished scholars to offer a multidimensional exploration of the field.
Reflections on the Greek Sovereign Debt Crisis
The 2007 financial crisis became a sovereign debt crisis, calling European integration into question. Focusing on Greece, where the crisis began, experts analyze flawed policies, contagion effects, the shadow economy, and the very future of the euro.
This volume presents two ballets by Ludwig Minkus, composed at the peak of his powers with choreographer Marius Petipa. It includes the beloved Grand Pas from Paquita, a jewel of the classical repertoire, and the allegorical work, Nuit et Jour.
Human Characteristics
What special behaviours, social practices, and psychological structures make us human? Uniting evolution, psychology, and cognitive science, these studies explore cognition, sociality, and sexuality to provoke debate and stimulate new research.
A collection of essays by scholars and artists exploring theatre’s role in political awareness through the voice of the marginalized. It shows how the theatre of differences denounces prejudice and regains its role as the brain and lungs of the community.
The Marlowe-Shakespeare Continuum
Donna N. Murphy demonstrates how Christopher Marlowe, sometimes with Thomas Nashe, appears to have become Shakespeare on a linguistic basis. Documenting a sharp learning curve, she presents a case that open-minded readers are likely to find surprisingly convincing.
Should a person’s values, disclosed in a living will, guide medical decisions after they lose capacity? This book examines this question under the Mental Capacity Act 2005, showing why the law might fail and suggesting how it can work better.
Still Waiting for Tomorrow
This book is a critical examination of protracted refugee situations. Leading scholars analyze the root causes of these extended crises, from war to statelessness, addressing the political and legal tensions that undermine potential solutions.
Imagining the Mexican Revolution
In this original collection of essays, leading Mexicanists evaluate the cultural legacy of Mexico’s 1910 Revolution. These cutting-edge essays examine the literary and visual representations of this landmark event and the complexity of its aftermath.
Auber’s overtures, once as popular as Rossini’s, were a staple of the light Classical repertoire. While the operas are forgotten, their overtures live on. Their freshness of melody, orchestral colours, and rhythmic vitality still generate visceral excitement.
Earthly Honest Things
This collection of twenty-five shorter writings is from a leading authority on William Langland. Including four new pieces, these revised essays are an indispensable companion for specialists and an exciting introduction for students.
Using a modern approach, this book builds a validity argument for an IELTS listening test. It presents the first treatment of validity argument and analytical tools in one volume, mapping psychometric analysis onto the framework to improve language assessments.
This volume presents new theoretical and empirical findings on the first (L1) and second language (L2) acquisition of clitic pronouns. With an emphasis on Greek, it also covers Albanian, Serbo-Croatian, and Portuguese, making it a valuable reference.
David Hume’s thought inspired major modern philosophies. This collection of essays by leading researchers demonstrates the “vivacity” of his work for contemporary debates in epistemology, philosophy of science, political theory, and ethics.
Corporate Governance and Compliance with IFRSs
This is the first book to examine how corporate governance improves compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRSs) in MENA stock exchanges. It identifies obstacles and suggests actions to globalize these emerging markets.
This book is both an introductory synthesis of Modern Portugal and a collection of studies on state formation. It creates a narrative of a country struggling for modernization, making the Portuguese case a useful tool for wider debates on modernity.
Essays in Defence of the Female Sex
This volume explores the pivotal figures and contradictions of the *querelle des femmes* in Stuart England. Through an analysis of early feminist pamphlets, it sheds light on women’s difficult path towards emancipation and a new kind of thought.
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