Augustine in Context is written by leading scholars of late antiquity and is intended for the larger audience. It studies various historical/literary/cultural contexts and, by doing so, facilitates a more enlightened reading of Augustine's writings.
Comparison of early and ancient cities as arenas of performance, writing and information technology in early... Læs mere
From 1200 BCE to 900 CE, the world witnessed the rise of powerful new states and empires, as well as networks... Læs mere
The Cambridge Companion to Postcolonial Travel Writing provides a variety of perspectives and approaches on a new and exciting field of academic scholarship in the humanities, appealing to students, graduates and scholars.
War is often described as an extension of politics by violent means. With contributions from twenty-five eminent historians,... Læs mere
Brain and behaviour are intrinsically linked, but mapping behaviours in brain regions is not straightforward. This volume, written for undergraduate and postgraduate students,... Læs mere
This book provides a brief, accessible account of the major events in the history of geology over the last 200 years. It will appeal to students and researchers of Earth... Læs mere
Daniel Defoe's account of a man surviving alone on an island has challenged readers, and prompted imitators, since his novel first appeared in 1719. This... Læs mere
Daniel Defoe's account of a man surviving alone on an island has challenged readers, and prompted imitators, since his novel first appeared in 1719. This... Læs mere
Argues that Augustine's dialogues betray a sophisticated pedagogical method combining strategies for 'un-learning' and self-reflection with a willingness to proceed via... Læs mere
A fundamental reassessment of the ways that racial policy worked and was understood under the Third Reich. Leading scholars explore race's function,... Læs mere
This book explores the legal and ethical implications - both challenges and opportunities - of using big data in health care and research.