Formations of Identity
The contributions here explore the ways in which physical landscape has been appropriated by artists to represent political, social, and national identities in a variety of geographical and historical contexts.
Cultivating Visionary Leadership by Learning for Global Success
This anthology explores pedagogical practices for graduating culturally astute, innovative, and ethical global leaders. It showcases teaching strategies from the humanities and STEM to develop critical and creative-thinking skills for a changing world.
Language Acquisition
This collection of essays comprises a selection of articles about research conducted on language acquisition in the Baltic States, namely in Latvia and Lithuania, a field which has witnessed massive growth in recent years.
The philosophical debate on truth has exploded in recent years. Sparked by the struggle over deflationism, the discussion has broadened and deepened. The essays in this book highlight how much is left to explore and how real progress can be achieved.
Karachi in the Twenty-First Century
Globalisation has had a major impact on Karachi, geographically and culturally situated within modern Pakistan, but a global city affected by global forces. This title shows how the process has exacerbated local and regional problems, pushing the city to the brink of chaos.
Building Socialism, Constructing People
This book explores the radical shift in Romanian identity during the Sovietisation of the 1940s-50s. Analyzing the press as a propaganda tool, it reveals how “cultural colonisation” deconstructed and reconstructed personal and political identities.
Legacies of the U.S. Occupation of Japan
The consequences of the US occupation of Japan transcended its formal duration. Rich with fresh analyses on mutual influence, memory, and international perspectives, this book provides a greater understanding of the lasting legacies of this crucial 20th-century event.
See Shakespeare with fresh eyes. Through a “triple vision” method—as reality, poem, and play—this guide transforms Hamlet, Othello, and Macbeth into powerful tools for critical thinking in your everyday life.
The Nordic literary canon is transforming. This book highlights how migration, minority, and queer literatures challenge national identity. It showcases the plurality of voices questioning the fundamentals of canon formation and Nordic self-understanding.
This book uses a systems biology approach to understand complex cancers. It analyzes cellular networks to identify key biomarkers for drug targets, and presents the design of a multiple-molecule drug for therapeutic treatment with fewer side effects.
This book covers practical issues in cardiology. Each chapter provides key point summaries and multiple-choice questions with comprehensive answers for self-assessment. Real pictures, charts, and tables enhance understanding, making the content perfect for rapid review.
The Marriage between Perfume and the Lyric Stage
The role of scents in opera and its influence on perfumery has long been neglected. In the first book-length study on the topic, Professor Mary May Robertson explores the previously undiscussed connection between the two, revealing their ultimate marriage in Operatic Perfumes.
A Fred Will Reader samples writings from poetry to philosophy. Naming the world, Will says, is half the world. The other half is supplied by the reader. By reading each other globally, we can learn to reconstruct the broken totality of the human condition.
Once the leader of the French school of opera, admired by Wagner and Berlioz, Fromental Halévy is now remembered only for La Juive. This study throws light on this shadowy figure, examining his life, his many popular but forgotten operas, and their place in history.
This collection from the 3rd CIREG conference offers innovative solutions to the challenges facing SMEs. It features leading research contributions focused on the critical fields of marketing and human resources, providing insights relevant to today’s economic landscape.
Once the leader of the French school, composer Fromental Halévy is now a shadowy figure chiefly remembered for his grand tragic opera La Juive, a work exploring freedom, faith, and tolerance. This study illuminates his life and operas, examining each one’s origin and music.
Islamic Republic of Iran’s Foreign Policy in the South Caucasus
This book delves into Iran’s political, economic, and strategic relations with the southern Caucasus after the 1979 revolution. It examines Iran’s foreign policy, the legal framework of the Caspian Sea, and the strategic implications of the 2020 Nagorno-Karabakh conflict.
Body Talk in the Medical Humanities
Drawing on insights from medical practitioners and researchers, this book asks fundamental questions about illness, the body, and healthcare. It explores pain, disability, and patient-doctor relationships to reveal how communication can improve ethical and relational practices.
This volume explores how inaction, lack of planning, and greed ensured Hurricane Katrina resulted in widespread destruction. Using a multifaceted approach, it includes first-hand accounts, expert analyses, and data to suggest future responses to disasters.
Ever since the courtroom doors closed in 1919, the tragic Charlotte Streetcar Strike has haunted the collective memory of the Carolina Piedmont region. This monograph represents the result of over ten years’ worth of primary research about the strike.