When is hope a good thing, and when is it not? Adam Potkay creatively explores the cases for and against hope in literature, from antiquity to the present. Offering new insights... Læs mere
We often think of people as falling into one of two very different categories: those into science, math, and engineering; or into history, philosophy, and literature.... Læs mere
The book explores the social, cultural and environmental factors influencing the emergence of the... Læs mere
Described by The Library as 'a genuinely awesome achievement', this volume now appears in a revised and expanded edition which... Læs mere
A vividly written portrait of Benito Mussolini, whose passion for the theatre profoundly shaped his ideology and actions as head of fascist... Læs mere
Combines the evidence of written texts with 'material culture' (primarily buildings and their decoration) to present a more complete picture of a pivotal... Læs mere
This book explores how Roman cult images were created, used, and eventually destroyed, from the Iron Age to Late Antiquity. Useful to both undergraduates and faculty readers studying ancient art, Roman archaeology, ancient religion, the European Iron Age, and Late Antiquity.
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Clinicians and consumers have long been interested in using purpose-built chatbots to provide mental health support. This... Læs mere
Critics claim that, while metaphysics aims to uncover deep non-conceptual truths regarding reality, its methodology is incapable of giving us justified beliefs regarding... Læs mere
The invention of paper currency in China was a watershed in financial history.... Læs mere