This Companion traces the evolution of Los Angeles as the most public staging of the American Dream - and American nightmares. The expert... Læs mere
Presents current advances in our understanding of carnivoran evolution with a cohesive series of cutting-edge studies that utilise new... Læs mere
When a handful of people thrive while whole industries implode and millions suffer, it is clear that something is wrong with our economy. This book presents a bold new way of thinking about the economy based on the making of provisions rather than the accumulation of property.
John Dewey (1859–1952) was a major figure of the American cultural and intellectual landscape in the first half of the twentieth century. The contributors to this... Læs mere
For this second edition of The Comedy of Errors, Ros King has revised T. S. Dorsch's renowned text and written a new introduction to the book. She argues that the play cannot be... Læs mere
A foundational figure in the development of social scientific thought, Emile Durkheim's work has been the subject of intense debate over the years. Leading authorities... Læs mere
This Companion provides an authoritative introduction to the historical, social and stylistic complexities of modern Irish culture. The range of topics... Læs mere
The most celebrated of twentieth-century anthropologists, Lévi-Strauss' work has been influential across the entire field of the humanities and social sciences.... Læs mere
This provides fresh perspectives on the frequently read classic Uncle Tom's Cabin, as well as on topics of perennial interest, such as Stowe's... Læs mere
Aldemaro Romero critically examines current knowledge of cave biology, emphasizing evolution, ecology and conservation. He challenges the conventional wisdom regarding the... Læs mere
China and India in the Age of Globalization explores how the interplay of socio-historical, political, and economic forces has transformed China and India into... Læs mere
Alexander Pushkin holds a unique position as the founding father of Russian literature. In this Companion, leading scholars discuss Pushkin's work in its political,... Læs mere