This book is for students and scholars of ancient civilizations who would benefit from an approach to Ancient Greece which compares anthropological approaches to other early civilizations, including ancient China, the Maya, the Inca, the Harappan, Ancient Egypt, Ancient Japan.
Now in its fourth edition, Analgesia, Anaesthesia and Pregnancy is a concise guide to obstetric anaesthesia and analgesia, reviewing every topic and... Læs mere
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This overview of the application of the controversial precautionary principle in a number of legal systems identifies a set of problems with its use by decision-makers and courts and advocates a more rational approach to risk regulation.
Andrea Prosperetti draws on many years' experience at the forefront of research to produce a guide to the mathematical methods needed for classical fields. Each... Læs mere
Athenian comedy was written for performance in competitions at religious festivals. This book applies traditional philological techniques to five of... Læs mere
O'Neill addresses Kant's account of reasoning about action, in particular the controversial claim that the Categorical Imperative guides action and is... Læs mere
The essays in this volume present fresh approaches to Tolstoy's central themes and assess his reception both in his lifetime and subsequently. Setting new agendas for the study of this classic author, this volume provides a snapshot of scholarship on Tolstoy.
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