Humour and Identity in Jewish American Fiction
This book explores the connection between humour and identity in contemporary Jewish American literature. It is a serious investigation into the strategic use of humour in identity formation, revealing the serious undertones in works that may first appear merely humorous.
This book argues that the omnipotence of algorithms in marketing is not what it seems. Programmatic marketing can be improved, but first we must understand the strategic and cultural boundaries of Big Data, which repeats mistakes marketing has already overcome once.
Drawing parallels to fluid dynamics, this book observes how solar wind creates vortex structures in the plasma wakes of planets and comets. These features reveal an outstanding property that could also be produced by stellar winds interacting with the ionospheres of exoplanets.
Feminist Themes in Sevim Burak and Ursula K. Le Guin’s Worlds
Sevim Burak used unconventional writing for realistic worlds; Ursula K. Le Guin used traditional writing for unusual ones. This study shows how both authors explored similar feminist themes and aimed to destroy phallogocentric language in different ways.
Bio-Art and the Environment
In a science-driven society, this book ignites a debate at the intersection of art, biology, and ethics. Can artists create living chimeras? Do we have the right to use them? And should we fund or prohibit the research that makes them possible?
Master negotiation with a superior competency: perspective-taking. This book teaches you to understand others’ views to create beneficial outcomes, find sustainable solutions, and build healthier relationships in your professional and personal life.
Our Self-Organized Brains
This book describes the dynamic nature of the brain and how it learns. Using a systemic approach to neuroscience, it introduces concepts of feedback control and self-organized systems in plain language for a holistic understanding of the human learning process.
Master unpredictable English pronunciation. This book demystifies the rules of English sounds for non-native learners, helping you improve your speech. Includes practical exercises with corrections, making it an essential guide for both students and teachers.
Charisma and Religious War in America
In 1920s Los Angeles, two figures shaped the city’s spiritual innovation: Sister Aimee Semple McPherson and Reverend Robert Shuler. Both Protestant newcomers reached unparalleled fame, yet despised each other, sparking a “holy” war for the soul of the city.
Training and Deployment of America’s Nuclear Cold Warriors in Asia
A near-launch that almost started a nuclear war. A lost hydrogen bomb. A fatal missile misfire. In these first-person accounts, soldiers at a 1960s nuclear base in Okinawa reveal how nuclear deployments, far from deterring, greatly increased the danger of war.
Building a Culturally Relevant Workforce in Indonesia
Leading practitioners challenge existing thinking on engagement in Indonesia and the ASEAN region. This book provides valuable insights and practical examples of how to build trust, respectfully engage with local institutions, and co-design programs for a lasting impact.
Toward a New Foundationalism
Contemporary philosophy is breached. Its dominant Anglo-American and Continental branches both deny that philosophy has a central foundation. This book proposes a new foundationalism, discovering a hidden “ruling image” that animates the thought of major figures on both sides.
Journey into the minds of visionary architects who push boundaries. This book unravels the secrets behind awe-inspiring structures, exploring the digital technology and material-based forms that challenge norms and offer insights into where contemporary architecture is headed.
Ethics in Child Health
How do you approach the tough ethical dilemmas in child health? This concise, practical case-based workbook helps healthcare professionals and students critically think about ethical problems through interactive case studies and thought-provoking discussions.
East Asia in Transition
Why is prosperous East Asia experiencing worsening confrontations? Old theories fail to explain the region’s puzzles. This book introduces the fresh concept of “culture wars”—conflicts based on the clash between Westernized cultural values and local cultures—to explain it all.
The Alps and Resistance (1943-1945)
This book explores the Alps’ dual function during the Italian Social Republic: a center of battles and opposition to fascism, and the cradle of the political debate that would forge modern Italian and European democracy.
The Discourse of Well-Being in Late-Modern Ireland
What makes a society happy? This book explores well-being from a new angle by analysing letters to the editor from newspapers in late-modern Ireland. It provides empirical evidence of the major themes of well-being from the public’s viewpoint and sheds light on their concerns.
This book is a critical assessment of philosophy’s history and practice, written for any educated reader. It distils complex philosophical arguments and explains key issues to individuals outside academia, unencumbered by typical academic paraphernalia.
For decades, testosterone has been surrounded by dark rumors. However, recent research shows past data on side effects is inaccurate. This book reveals how testosterone therapy benefits vital body functions far beyond libido, and explores its innovative new applications.
This book explores the connection between information structure and syntax, examining phenomena like topic and focus fronting in English and Spanish. It argues that differences in word order across languages are the consequence of feature inheritance in the sentence periphery.