Second Language Acquisition Research
This book reports on experimental SLA research across different languages, focusing on Processability Theory. Chapters outline key theoretical claims and methodologies, shedding light on the nexus between bilingualism and theory-driven SLA research.
Anthony looks at the concept of Christianity in flux, with each chapter recounting a separate moment of crisis and opportunity in the history of the religion; from the selection of the biblical canon to the religious conversions of Scandinavian Norsemen and Native Americans.
The unique experiments, numerous measurements, and resulting data presented here, have been collected over 30 years of research and prove with scientific precision, that consciousness involves more than just the brain, but actually depends on the very fabric of the universe.
Religion and Revolution
A study of spiritual and political Islām in Ernesto Cardenal, the great Latin American poet, priest, and revolutionary. The work examines his connection to Ṣūfism and details his trip to Iran during the triumph of the Islāmic Revolution.
Ethnographic Discourse of the Other
This book explores the ‘Other’—the oppressed and marginalized sections of society. This interdisciplinary volume discusses and theorizes the pragmatic concepts and issues related to these groups in contemporary South Asia.
Becoming an Anthropologist
An anthropologist’s vivid memoirs recount experiences that are hilarious, dangerous, and expertly explored. From a WWII working-class community to cultures around the world, his insights illuminate other societies and our own. A stimulating introduction to social anthropology.
Seductive Screens
This book describes the development of children’s media from radio to Facebook, explaining the perfect storm—a collision of economics, psychology, and technology—behind its growth. It explores the influence of Disney, Sesame Street, and Batman in this context.
Tomorrow through the Past
This first collection of scholarly essays on Neal Stephenson examines his novels from The Big U to The Baroque Cycle and his non-fiction. The collection includes a new interview with Stephenson, making it essential for readers and scholars alike.
Sociology of Health in a Dalit Community
This book explores how generations of caste prejudice have impacted the health of India’s Hadi Caste. It examines their occupations, customs, and social interactions to reveal the deep link between the community’s socio-cultural life and their well-being.
The Question of Integration
What does integration mean? Through ethnographic case studies, this book explores integration in Denmark, a welfare society facing rising nationalism. It shows that integration is not a neutral term, but an ideologically loaded concept for redefining community.
A collection of exciting essays on “black” British aesthetics. Featuring contributions by avant-garde artists and renowned critics, this book explores today’s hottest artistic works and contextualizes them within global aesthetic traditions.
This volume provides the latest pedagogical reflections from research to help language teachers update their teaching methodology. It covers key concepts, new directions like ICT, learner variables, the four skills, and a student-centred approach.
Who were the early recording artists of American Folk and Country? Where did their songs originate? A specialist in early rural recordings gives answers, drawing on years of first-hand research, field trips to Appalachia, and a substantial private collection.
John Caird offers a distinctive reading of Hegel, designed to answer the religious questions of his day. This work provides a fascinating account of religion, a brilliant introduction to its philosophy, and a unique interpretation of Hegelian thought.
Cognitive Linguistics in Critical Discourse Analysis
This volume explores the convergence of Cognitive Linguistics and critical discourse analysis. It addresses socio-political discourses on nation, immigration, and war, and is of value to anyone interested in the interaction between language, mind, and society.
Learning Accountancy
This book takes a unique approach to accountancy. It starts by simply demonstrating the function of cash flow, profit and loss, and balance sheets before introducing double entry, helping the layman gain valuable insight into the theory and practice of bookkeeping.
Mediating Germany
This volume explores how German popular culture responds to contemporary life, combining tradition with current social debates. Essays offer case studies of popular fiction, theatre, music, and filmmaking, analyzing today’s issues and their historical legacies.
A Self-divided Poet
Long regarded as a minor comic poet, this first book on Thomas Hood’s verse reveals his true range. It analyzes his serious poems, uncovering a debt to Elizabethan and Metaphysical poets, while also giving his comic genius its due in his light-hearted oeuvre.
This volume explores the relation between the Irish people and the printed word. It highlights the role of private presses, periodicals, and propaganda in circulating ideas and building a national identity. ‘A bold, wide-ranging introduction.’ – Declan Kiberd