Change of Object Expression in the History of French
This study explains why the object of certain French verbs shifted from indirect to direct in the 15th-16th century. It argues a change in the prepositional system drove the shift, linking it to other major grammatical changes of the period.
Changes in Contemporary Ireland
This interdisciplinary study explores the profound changes in Irish society since 1980. It juxtaposes the Celtic Tiger and the Good Friday Agreement with church scandals, new violence, and recession, asking what real progress can be traced in modern Ireland.
This book studies how conflicts, changes, and ideologies appear in Hispanic discourse. It analyzes how ideological shifts of the 19th, 20th, and 21st centuries are reflected in the language, literature, and culture of Spain and Latin America.
This collection of essays bridges European and US approaches to children’s literature studies. Two main themes surface: ideology in children’s literature and images of childhood, alongside globalisation and the tension between pedagogy and aesthetics.
This book promotes gender diversity and social justice by focusing on “equity” over “equality.” It creatively addresses challenges and proposes solutions for women’s empowerment, LGBTQ+ issues, and disability rights in leadership, education, health, and public policy.
Globalisation and technological change are transforming young people’s lives. This collection explores the social construction of the life-course, the contours of belonging through migration and poverty, and the potential of virtual worlds.
Changing Societies
From migration to environmental crises and the rise of AI, our societies are in constant movement. This volume explores how populations confronted with such social changes are affected, and how these dynamics can foster new ways of individual or collective decision-making.
Changing Values, Attitudes and Behaviours in Ireland
This book charts a changing Ireland over a highly significant period. Using data from the European Social Survey, Europe’s most rigorous social science survey, it maps political, social, and attitudinal changes and places them within a broader European context.
Recognized scholars offer insights into the political, social, and cultural transformations of our globalized world. These state-of-the-art essays explore diverse topics, emphasizing interconnectedness and geography’s crucial role in shaping identity.
Characterisation in Apuleius’ Metamorphoses
In the first volume on characterisation in Apuleius’ Metamorphoses, distinguished international scholars explore the novel’s significant human and divine figures. This book is a substantial contribution to the interpretation of the most important Latin novel to survive complete.
Charisma and Religious War in America
In 1920s Los Angeles, two figures shaped the city’s spiritual innovation: Sister Aimee Semple McPherson and Reverend Robert Shuler. Both Protestant newcomers reached unparalleled fame, yet despised each other, sparking a “holy” war for the soul of the city.
Charles D’Oyly’s Lost Satire of British India
Suppressed upon its 1828 publication, this lost satiric epic is a wickedly funny critique of British India. Written and illustrated by an insider—an artist serving the empire—it reveals the fault lines of colonial rule through a young cadet’s eyes.
Charles Dickens is a British literary icon, but should he be read as a European author? This book explores his relationship to Europe through his travels, the continental locations in his novels, and the influence of his works on other European texts.
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.
Charles Taylor’s Vision of Modernity
A penetrating cross-section of influential philosopher Charles Taylor’s thought. The contributions in this volume engage with and find inspiration in his work on the modern self, secularization, liberalism, communitarianism, language, and culture.
After a period of neglect, interest in Charles Williams—Inkling, novelist, and theologian—is growing once more. This symposium contributes to the serious study of his work, exploring his novels, theology, and influence, which is being recognized more and more.
“Three women ruined the Kingdom: Eve, The Queen and the Countess of Derby.” This biography pieces together the life of Charlotte de La Trémoïlle, a Huguenot who defended Lathom House during a brutal siege and was the only woman sequestered by Oliver Cromwell’s Parliament.
Cheap Print and the People
For 500 years, cheap print was the staple diet of ordinary Europeans, offering news, scandal, folktales, and songs. Neglected for centuries, these materials shine a light on the culture and lives of the people. This is the first pan-European study of the subject.
Exploring business ethics through history, philosophy, and biology, this book addresses today’s key concerns, from wealth inequality to sustainability. It is an invitation to make the world a better place by engaging in ethical thought.
Checking the Imbalance(s) of the Italian Judiciary
Can the Italian Judiciary face the challenges of a liberal world? This book reviews the changes needed to allow a liberal society to flourish and for citizens to trust the system.
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