One World Periphery Reads the Other
These essays study the decentering interplay between “peripheral” areas and marginalized social groups. They explore rich “South-South” cross-cultural exchanges that disrupt the center-periphery dichotomy, creating multiple centers without Western mediation.
Colin Wilson (1931-2013) was a celebrated English philosopher and polymath. The papers here explore a variety of Wilson-related topics, ranging from Existentialism to the Occult; from Robert Musil to classical music; and from Transpersonal Psychology to Transcendental Evolution.
This volume explores the mental lexicon from a multitude of perspectives, covering meaning creation, language development, and contemporary discourse. A must-read for anyone interested in a broader overview of the field, it offers seminal approaches for future research.
Explore the transformative world of Forest Schools. This pioneering work champions an educational revolution, bringing learning to the forest. Stavrianos illuminates the benefits for children with SEND, showing how nature fosters confidence, curiosity, and holistic development.
Turkey’s Foreign Policy Towards the Middle East
This book investigates the effects of the Arab Spring on Turkish foreign policy, drawing on a wide range of disciplines including sociology and economics. It reflects on the emergence of new regional actors in the Middle East and the ongoing complicated struggle in Syria.
The Ionian Islands
The Ionian Islands: an East-West crossroads ruled by Venice and Britain. This book explores their rich history, archaeology, and culture, from Homer’s Bronze Age to today, with a special focus on the British Protectorate (1815-1864).
Contrastive Analysis of Chinese and English Syntax
This book is a contrastive analysis of Chinese and English syntax based on generative grammar. Moving from simple to complex topics, it requires no prior background knowledge. It can serve as a textbook or reference for scholars of linguistics and Chinese studies.
This pioneering collection applies new theories from Comparative Religion to Celtic mythology and religion. A landmark volume for scholars of Celtic studies and related fields.
This innovative biography of Luigi Einaudi, an outstanding Italian political personality of the 20th century, highlights his lesser-known contributions. His proposals for a European federation inspired the EU, and his monetary policies prefigured today’s European Central Bank.
“And that’s true too”
Provocative new essays re-examine King Lear through the lens of early modern desire, sexuality, and gender, offering fresh philosophical and aesthetic insights into Shakespeare’s elusive and powerful tragedy.
In Search of a European Public Sphere
This vital collection offers insight into the European public sphere, providing Western and Eastern perspectives on media trends like misinformation and fragmentation. It analyzes current issues such as populism, migration, and foreign involvement in European affairs.
This collection from international scholars reveals surprising truths about cross-cultural communication. Using authentic examples from languages like Japanese, French, and Italian, it provides insights into the competence needed for successful interaction.
Peripheral Transmodernities
This collection of essays explores the critical dialogue between the Hispanic/Latino world and Asian and Arab cultures. Bypassing old colonial centers, these South-to-South dialogues provide vivid examples of de-colonizing impetus and cultural resistance.
Edward Said and Jacques Derrida
By placing Edward Said and Jacques Derrida in each other’s company, these essays by leading scholars reconstellate their work on humanism. This collection opens questions of ethics and politics to reconsider the human subject in the global moment.
Humans are natural philosophizers. This book introduces a novel theory that we function at our best when confidence, motivation, familiarity, and expectation are at their peak. This provides a new key for understanding the universal economics of human behaviour.
This comprehensive collection explores state-of-the-art autoimmunity, its connection to related diseases, current trends, and future developments. A unique resource for medical educators, practitioners, and academics.
Manifold Identities
“Manifold Identities: Studies on Music and Minorities” is a collection of essays on the music of minorities worldwide. Chapters cover groups from the Roma to the Masai and the Andes, alongside theoretical articles on minority identity and its relation to music.
Behavioural Science for Students of Science and Technology
Science and technology, while immersed in the enthusiasm for success, can neglect negative human and social effects. Socio-cultural values are essential for curbing this rashness. Could an African example temper past world mistakes and show the benefit of caution?
The 1960s in Australia
The 1960s is a heavily mythologised decade. This collection challenges that myth, showing that not everyone in Australia experienced it the same way. Expert historians explore the complex social realities, power, and politics of this significant time.
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