The dialogue between form and message is intrinsic to the novel as genre. Yet the strength of that discourse has been shaken in the twentieth century by an increasing doubt about affirmations of any kind and a growing awareness of the relativity of knowledge and perception.
In studying the treatment of battered, raped and sexually-harassed women in the two countries, she has found that,... Læs mere
Recognizing that the US is an immigrant country and Germany is not, historians and demographers from each describe how the two countries have... Læs mere
This collection of original papers offers an important comparative-historical dimension to the debate by examining the historical roots of civil society in Germany and Britain from the 17th century revolutions to the beginning of the welfare state.
Notwithstanding the economic hardship Russian people are experiencing, their cultural life is as rich and alive as ever, as Gerald Janecek shows... Læs mere
For nearly half a century, Albania had been one of the most isolated and enigmatic countries in the world, where the confiscation of private property... Læs mere
This book focuses on the popular fiction of Weimar Germany and explores the relationship between women, the texts... Læs mere
This annotated volume is a version of the three volumes of the German edition compiled by Jill Lewis, University of Wales, and Oliver Rathkolb, director of the Stiftung Bruno Kreisky Archiv.
German statism as a political ideology has been the subject of many historical studies. Whereas most of these focus on theoretical... Læs mere
The relationship between language and various kinds of non-linguistic behavior has been of great fascination for many of those working in the... Læs mere
In recent years, scholars in the fields of refugee studies and forced migration have extended their areas of research. In this book scholars address the strengths and limitations of their investigations, citing examples from their work with refugees from around the world.