Sir Thomas Little Heath used his time away from his job as a civil servant to publish many works on the subject of ancient... Læs mere
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Newly updated, this textbook is for students, both undergraduate and postgraduate, practitioners and judges. Accessible, comprehensive and contemporary, it continues to... Læs mere
This book charts the history of Iran's sexual revolution from the nineteenth century to today. The resilience of the Iranian people forms the basis of this sexual... Læs mere
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Serialism, one of the most prominent innovations in music since 1900, is a key topic in music studies for both undergraduate and graduate students. From... Læs mere
The Harlem Renaissance (1918–1937) was the most influential single movement in African American literary history. Its key figures include Du Bois,... Læs mere
Analyzing the previously unexplored religious views of the Nazi elite, Richard Steigmann-Gall argues against the consensus that Nazism was... Læs mere
This Companion probes the depth of Kierkegaard's thought to reveal its distinctive subtlety. Topics covered include Kierkegaard's views on art and religion, ethics and psychology, theology and politics, knowledge and virtue.