The Shaping of Persian Art
The image of Persian art was not a pure creation of its civilization. It was largely defined by Euro-American collectors, scholars, and dealers who shaped how it should be viewed and displayed. This volume offers novel insight into this process.
Cinema and Politics
This volume presents varied approaches to the relation between cinema and politics, focusing on changing narratives and identities. It highlights filmmakers with ‘hybrid identities’ whose work goes beyond old limits toward the sensitivity of the New Europe.
‘Ethnic’ piano rolls are an important part of a still-neglected musical heritage. They encapsulate the musical life of several continents and various ethnic communities based in the USA. This volume represents the latest research on these unique and rare cultural artefacts.
This collection of essays examines emerging research paradigms in communication. It focuses on the shift from traditional unidirectional information sharing to multidirectional channels, providing students, scholars, and practitioners with innovative ways to think critically.
Waste Research from the Social Sciences and Humanities Perspectives
Diverse international scholars interrogate waste from the social sciences and humanities. Offering insider perspectives and practical experiences from global South and North communities, they highlight innovative solutions and propose new approaches to our shared waste dilemmas.
This book addresses sustainable urban development, covering governance, green technology, and the environment. It is a reference for local stakeholders making policy and planning choices to protect the environment and to provide for equitable housing, health, and education.
The Effects of The Black Death in England
This book gives an overview of the effects of The Black Death on the politics, culture, social structures, and economies of England, using both original commentaries and recent scholarship to document the impact of the 1348 Plague on the country’s development.
Beyond its story, what makes Nineteen Eighty-Four a masterpiece? This book conducts a semiotic analysis to uncover the novel’s hidden structures, revealing how Orwell masterfully constructed its powerful and enigmatic layers of meaning.
This book compares images of Du Fu from Chinese and Western perspectives by examining famous biographies and research. It explores the differing perceptions of the poet and their causes, while also discussing his representative poems and their various English translations.
Devotions for Life
Wrestling with the trials of life? This collection of devotions will help you build your faith and strengthen your trust in God. Based on scripture and the author’s own experiences, you will discover new ways to overcome your daily struggles.
The Making of India, 1947-2022
This book captures the people, events, and institutions that have shaped India in its 75 years as an independent country. Each entry is a captivating story with sharp insights, creating a fascinating mosaic of the myriad influences that have made India a liberal democracy.
This book focuses on four fragmentary plays by Aristophanes which present characteristics not prominent in his extant work. As mythological comedies and parodies of tragedy, they exhibit elements of Middle and New Comedy, offering new insights into his influential innovations.
The Economic Decline of the Family
Families face a declining standard of living, and in a historically unprecedented trend, young adults are likely to be worse off than their parents. This book identifies five key deformations causing this crisis, from liberalism and materialism to the destructive power of debt.
This book discusses advances in titanium dioxide nanocomposites. These materials have photocatalytic, virucidal, and antimicrobial efficacy for cleaning water and air, and can split water to generate chemical fuels, aiding in green and sustainable development.
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.
The Politics of Action Research
This book frames Action Research as an inherently political practice. Through storytelling from international contributors in health, education, and business, it illuminates lived experiences, exploring the interplay of power, ethics, and future directions in the field.
This collection analyzes the Star Wars movies from diverse viewpoints—from history and politics to music and economics. The book will appeal to a wide audience, from students and academics to dedicated fans of the saga.
Can a mind observe itself? Without experiential awareness, culture, the arts, and science would not make sense. This volume provides a rich array of views on human nature and the way it shows up in the strange land of human identity.
Emerging Concepts in Bacterial Biofilms
Bacterial biofilms cause difficult-to-treat chronic infections, particularly on medical devices. This book focuses on emerging research into biofilm formation and highlights anti-biofilm strategies to curb these infections and combat antimicrobial resistance.
A Festschrift in Honor of Rami Arav
The Golden Age of Biblical Archaeology all but ignored Bethsaida until 1987, when a young Israeli archaeologist, Rami Arav, began what would become a thirty-two-year-long research project at the site. This work honors the remarkable discoveries and successes of the venture.
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