This Companion introduces readers to the writings of Nobel Laureate J. M. Coetzee. It provides a compelling introduction for new readers, as well as fresh... Læs mere
Presents an up-to-date, contextualized account of the global reach and impact of the 'festivalization' of culture. It analyses festivals as sites of intercultural negotiation and exchange and reveals their role in Africa, Asia, Australia, the Arab world, Europe and the Americas.
In the twentieth century, cumulative millions of readers received books by mail from clubs like Book-of-the-Month Club. This Element offers an introduction to book clubs as a... Læs mere
Master simple to advanced biomaterials and structures with this essential text. Featuring topics ranging from bionanoengineered materials to bio-inspired structures for... Læs mere
The Cambridge Companion to Religious Experience offers a state-of-the-art contribution by providing critical analyses of and creative insights to the... Læs mere
This Companion provides a guide to queer inquiry in literary and cultural studies. The essays gathered here represent work in queer studies in the vital present,... Læs mere
The definitive volume on risk culture for professionals working in the financial services, insurance, and central services at global corporations. This... Læs mere
This complete and accessible survey of Boolean functions for cryptography and coding, written for researchers and graduate students, balances all... Læs mere
This book offers a modern behavioral economics analysis of macroeconomic expectations, using cognitive psychology and a... Læs mere
The Cambridge Companion to Rhythm examines rhythm and the richness of musical time from the perspective of performers, composers, analysts, and listeners. It surveys influential writings on the topic and considers the subject across a wide range of genres and cultures.
This Companion provides a compelling, comprehensive, and substantive introduction to the work of David Foster Wallace, one of the most important American... Læs mere
Why do so many American universities operate spectator sports businesses that have virtually nothing to do with research, service, or learning? The new edition of... Læs mere