A Different Society Altogether
What is society? Arguing that sociology has become entrenched in an unwarranted anthropocentrism, this book suggests solutions based on the work of Latour, Deleuze, and Guattari to reinvigorate the discipline and provide better analytical tools.
Less than Nations
After WWI, the geo-political map of Central-Eastern Europe was redefined. As states and nations rarely coincided, the minority question emerged as one of the most troublesome issues of the interwar period, affecting international relations and many states.
Ethical Treatment of Animals in Early Chinese Buddhism
This book investigates the ethical treatment of animals in early Chinese Buddhism, including vegetarianism, the freeing of animals, and bans on sacrifice. It demonstrates the early Chinese acceptance of Indian Buddhism and the integration of the two cultures.
This collection of essays challenges French-centered conceptions of francophonie. It proposes a pluricentric view, reading cultural forms from the Caribbean, Africa, and Quebec as products of their own contexts, revealing a Frenchness that is truly plural.
Greatness of Soul
From a Nietzschean Hume evoking Milton’s Satan, to Aristotle’s “claws and teeth” and a deeper challenge from Hobbes, these pages mix poets and philosophers to offer a glimpse of what a classical education might look like.
This book challenges the idea of a singular Europe. It moves beyond a narrow focus on integration to reveal the multiplicity all around us. Confronting binaries like East/West, it makes a compelling case that Europe is best understood in its many forms.
Bard of the Bethel
Former sailor Father Taylor became one of Boston’s most popular preachers. A missionary, reformer, and champion of religious tolerance, his story portrays a unique and forceful American character set against the backdrop of Boston in the age of revival and reform.
The Semantics of Determiners
This book investigates determiners in Skwxwú7mesh Salish, which lack a definite/indefinite distinction. Instead, Skwxwú7mesh determiners are split along deictic lines. A universal correlation between the syntax and semantics of determiners is proposed.
This collection of peer-reviewed papers, from an international conference in Japan, explores the cultural cross-fertilisation between the literatures of East and West. The collection demonstrates the stimulating effect of cross-cultural literary studies.
Bethsaida in Archaeology, History and Ancient Culture
Uncover biblical Bethsaida, a key site in Jesus’s life. Decades of archaeological discoveries reveal the vibrant daily life, culture, and religion of the first-century Holy Land for scholars and interested readers alike.
Performance of Public and Private Mining Firms in India
Are private mining firms in India better than public ones? This book compares their productivity, environmental, and social compliance. It finds private firms are more productive, but both sectors fail to comply with environmental and social regulations.
Focusing on EFL Reading
Reading in a foreign language is a puzzle, but essential for EFL students whose future may depend on it. This book’s thorough coverage of up-to-date theory, practice, and research is an invaluable resource for researchers and teachers.
Unity in Diversity, Volume 1
How is identity formed by culture and society? This collection of essays by multicultural scholars explores issues of difference, otherness, inclusion, and multiple ethnic, cultural, and gender identities from literary, social, and historical perspectives.
This book provides an inter-disciplinary, global perspective on conflict, violence, and terrorism. It explores the conditions by which violent conflict occurs and examines concrete, multi-faceted solutions. Violence is neither inevitable nor innately determined.
This book explores transgression as a literary theme in twentieth-century novels. Analyzing fictional acts from murder to adultery, it reveals how narrative strategies like “unreliable narrators” challenge readers to question social norms and moral values.
Between Illusionism and Anti-Illusionism
This critical study explores J. M. Coetzee’s distinction between “illusionism” (realism) and “anti-illusionism” (self-reflexivity). It demonstrates that these traditions are complementary, analyzing his novels in light of his critical essays.
This book shows how literature is central to children’s education. Literary works open young minds and help them understand the world. This approach motivates students to improve literacy skills and develop literary competence for independent interpretations.
Performative Inter-Actions in African Theatre 2
This collection explores how African theatre instigates social change. Contributions demonstrate the ingenuity of practitioners who adapt indigenous forms to engage with contemporary realities, creating an aesthetic that is identifiably African.
This collection of articles considers how popular cultures create a global cultural exchange, precipitating new adaptations and connections. The collection demonstrates that the everyday lives of ordinary people are unified through their expressions of shared humanity.
This book situates African literature as a site of artistic and cultural production within postcolonial politics. It evaluates the literature as a cultural contestation with imperial knowledge and as an ideological strategy for societal self-knowledge.
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