Story by Story
A psychiatrist and a philosopher listen to stories of illness, discovering that to understand an illness is to establish the right relation between what is being suffered and who is suffering. This approach resists medical prejudice by focusing on the person, not the condition.
The Americas and the New World Order
Written by leading experts and new scholars, this collection of essays portrays the Americas’ place in the world. Spanning the Colonial Era to the present, it explores vital issues like migration, crime, economics, and relations between Asia and the Americas.
Milieus of ReMemory
Milieus of ReMemory concentrates on how people in Lebanon situate and work on memories of violence and trauma, as well as exchange of voices, detailing how memory activism and memory projects constitute emergent milieus of social exchange and ethical responsibility.
Exiting the European Union
This book provides a detailed discussion of the legal process for a Member State’s exit from the EU. It covers voluntary withdrawal like Brexit, forced expulsion, and secession. A relevant read for anyone interested in what the future holds for European integration.
While ancient objects from Northern Europe are usually seen as historical documents, many should be regarded as works of fine art. This book encourages readers to appreciate Bronze Age and early Medieval artefacts as they do works by well-known contemporary artists.
Communication as a Life Process, Volume Two
International linguistic scholars respond to 21st century holism in language studies. This volume discusses topics from interpersonal communication to religious discourse, drawing on a theoretical base in quantum theory to depart from traditional materialistic perspectives.
Managing Enterprise Resource Planning Adoption and Business Processes
Recent decades have witnessed many avoidable ERP failures and malpractices concerning its adoption. The author presents an adoption methodology, called the Full Lifecycle ERP Adoption Reference (FLEAR) model, which will prevent the reoccurrence of such downfalls.
Comparative Literature in Europe
Researchers from across Europe explain how comparative literature works in their countries. This unique book offers an expansive panorama with emphasis on usually “invisible” countries. A handbook for the present and a laboratory for the future of the discipline.
Kwame Nkrumah and Félix Houphouët-Boigny
This book discusses the divergent approaches to African independence of two great leaders, Kwame Nkrumah and Félix Houphouët-Boigny. It identifies the impact their differences had on Africa and explores why, despite vast resources, it remains the world’s poorest continent.
This book explores how immigrants in Caribbean Colombia shaped the city of Barranquilla. It examines customs and cultural beliefs reflected in the region’s housing, art, and culture, aiming to reconcile diverse groups and create bonds of shared responsibility.
CARICOM nations are among the first affected by climate change, despite low emissions. This book explores policy actions they can implement to build resilience in the post-Paris Agreement era, covering climate finance, coastal adaptation, and loss and damage.
The Global Geopolitics of Energy, 2014-2018
The 50 commentaries on geopolitical energy subjects in this volume reflect on the politics emanating from the post-2014 decline in world oil and gas prices and the attendant massive increase in supply on by the discovery and development of unconventional sources of energy.
Death is the limit of life. This book argues that only by living within this limit can we be truly free, loving, and compassionate. It explores death as life’s paradox to test what it means to exist, overcoming the divide between philosophy and theology.
This is the first overview of the anthropology of art in China for the English-speaking world. As the country experiences rapid social change, leading Chinese scholars present exciting case studies and distinctive theories on visual art, dance, and music.
Covering a vast range of sex case law, this exhaustive volume will be of particular use in legal research, learning, and argument at any stage of advocacy, politicization, activism, prosecution, defense, and education.
Is another world war inevitable? Yes, if we continue to think in “either/or” terms that lead to war or peace with no middle ground. This book reveals “both/and” thinking, a way to resolve paradox and find novel solutions beyond simple conflict.
As focus shifts from trade liberalization to simplifying procedures, this book discusses WTO provisions on trade facilitation. It covers the existing Goods Agreement, its relevance for developing countries, and the prospects for future agreements on services and investment.
This book interrogates the breakages in our lives: psychological breakdowns, political ruptures, and historical change. Through creative writing and essays, it explores the plight of broken minds and bodies and the enduring impact of the past.
Journalistic Translation
A breakthrough in the field of journalistic translation between English and Kurdish, this volume painstakingly formulates a composite model of translation procedures that covers both the linguistic and cultural aspects inherent in translation.
This volume of international tourism research presents innovative solutions provoked by today’s challenges. It explores innovations in tourism development, management, and staff training, alongside new approaches to foreign language education for the industry.
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