Democracies were widespread across the ancient Greek world for 500 years and required high levels of participation. Matthew Simonton draws on textual and material evidence to... Læs mere
Now in its second edition, this is a comprehensive survey of linguistics for students with no background in the field, engaging them throughout with humorous and... Læs mere
Ibn ?Arabi (d. 1240) believed there is one Sharia for humans and another for minerals. This Element rethinks what it means to be an alchemist and Muslim, by shifting its focus to the religious practices of sentient minerals.
For K-12 and higher ed leaders and educators, civil society leaders, other citizens concerned about America's fracturing and need... Læs mere
In this book, Mikael Stenmark identifies and explores several prominent religious and secular worldviews that people in contemporary society hold. It provides... Læs mere
Offering a critical reinterpretation of Muhammad Baqir al-Sadr as a revolutionary Shi'i modernist, this study... Læs mere
Targets the general public and public policy-makers interested in better understanding the mechanisms of a zero-carbon... Læs mere
Monetary policy implementation refers to the mechanism for interbank payments, the set of administered interest rates, and the strategy for central bank actions designed... Læs mere
Stillbirth after twenty weeks remains a tragic and all too common outcome. Dr. Gandhi and Prof. Reddy explore its causes, both visible and hidden, and highlight proactive strategies to reduce risk. Their clinical guide supports grieving families and informs future prenatal care.
In a region known for its export of oil, this study explores how the Gulf states are also defined by the importation of food. Christian... Læs mere
This book challenges assumptions about race through the lens of nineteenth-century Cuba, addressing contemporary, transnational... Læs mere
Focusing on colonial Mexico, this book examines how ceremony, printed propaganda, and the visual arts helped to exalt... Læs mere