Coastal Environments in the West of Ireland
This study unites the natural sciences and humanities to explore the connections between the environment and cultural heritage on Ireland’s west coast. It reveals a deep appreciation for the wild coastal topography, preserved in the Irish language, poetry, story, and music.
This collection presents cross-disciplinary explorations of the Goddess in South Asian cinema. Analyzing films from across South Asia, including India, Nepal, and Bangladesh, it highlights regional and cultural differences and commonalities in the representation of the divine.
This book introduces citizen science approaches to coastal and marine sciences. It goes beyond the narrow definition of citizen science to include contributions from the tourism industry, discussing methods from social media and apps to tour operator sighting logs.
While Thomas Merton wrote extensively on racial justice, few books are devoted to summarizing and applying his ideas to current racial tensions. This book reviews his most important writings on race and uses Merton as a model for easing present-day tensions.
Lee Miller’s Surrealist Eye
While popular interest in Lee Miller’s life and photography has grown, her true worth as a prominent Surrealist artist has been overlooked. This collection revalidates her position, not as a muse, but as one of the twentieth century’s most influential female Surrealist artists.
The Poetry of Gregory of Nazianzus
Gregory of Nazianzus was a famous 4th-century theologian, but he was also a celebrated poet. This book discovers the poet, not the theologian, revealing the all-too-human aspects of his personality and bringing to light new characteristics of his life and thought.
Contemporary Dance in South Africa
How does the body in South African contemporary dance protest oppressive power? This book examines key post-apartheid works to reveal their social and political meanings, capturing a unique moment in the nation’s history and telling the story of its past, present, and future.
The Art of Maria Tomasula
Maria Tomasula’s captivating still lifes contrast luscious beauty with disturbing features like pierced flowers and isolated organs. This first comprehensive monograph unravels her complex iconography, rooted in her Mexican American heritage, Catholicism, and European tradition.
Decoding Consciousness and Bioethics
How do we know if someone else is conscious? This book offers a compelling bioethical analysis of one of neuroscience’s most intriguing topics: states of consciousness, bringing together contributions from international experts in neuroscience, philosophy, law, and ethics.
This original work discusses the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic, a political, social, economic, and philosophical challenge that tested the limits of human nature. The volume brings together diverse approaches, from philosophy and sociology to politics and social work.
As cannabis policies relax, what are the risks for youth? This book summarizes scientific evidence on the impact of cannabis on development from infancy to young adulthood, evaluating the consequences for physical, social, and mental health.
The Rise of Protestantism in Modern Korea
This book unpacks the extraordinary rise of Protestant Christianity as South Korea’s largest religion. In just 130 years, it eclipsed ancient traditions like Buddhism and Confucianism. A vital resource for students of religion, history, sociology, and culture.
A Physicist’s Journey between Science and Faith
Science and religion are often presented as two opposing universes. This volume argues that the reality is different: science and faith are both expressions of the human desire to know. They are not mutually exclusive, but invite a close and constructive dialogue.
This book presents insights into the work of actor Krishnan Nair, unique in the field of Kathakali. Through his superb ability to connect with audiences and his sheer charisma, Nair achieved his burning ambitions: ensuring Kathakali performers gained status and a decent wage.
This volume highlights pivotal problems about our planet’s environment and ecology. It shows the importance of integrating expertise to foster sustainability and concludes with an ethical analysis of the multiple challenges that require urgent attention and long-term resolution.
This volume explores British depictions of Bulgaria as a dystopian land from the 18th century until its 1878 Liberation. In these travel narratives, the Bulgarian nation is an antithesis to the civilised British, until its National Revival comes to question this depiction.
Prominent administrative law scholars discuss how the law has adapted to the COVID-19 pandemic and can prepare for future emergencies. The book also considers the digitization of administrative law, a topic that will increasingly shape public law in the future.
This book fuses journalism with psychology to show how primal literacy is the key to covering high-risk environments. In high-stress situations where reality can be manipulated, learn how to avoid propaganda and report the truth safely. These methods apply in war and peace.
This book develops an integrative view of individuality by combining it with the systems of intelligence and creativity. It unifies key theories, revealing a new understanding of the integral individual.
This book analyses the complex problems shaping our modern world. It explores the impact of digital technologies, social crises, and environmental threats on our communities, personal lives, and global consciousness in the age of globalization.