James E. Baldwin examines how the interplay of these two conceptions of Islamic law – religious scholarship and royal justice – undergirded legal practice in Cairo, the largest and richest city in the Ottoman provinces.
The first comprehensive collection on the subject of Hong Kong neo-noir cinema, this book examines the way Hong Kong has developed its own unique and culturally specific version of the... Læs mere
Simon Glendinning provides a clear picture of the current state of the contemporary philosophical culture by tracing the origins and development of the idea of a 'distinctive' Continental tradition.
An introduction to the key debates concerning the representation of masculinities in contemporary television programming.
Identifies and analyses the major debates about the crucial historical relationship between film and the city to consider existing and future possibilities.
Completes a trilogy that aims to revolutionise our understanding of what it is to be a human being without recourse to theology and supernatural explanations on the one hand or scientism and naturalistic explanations on the other.
The aim of the Reader is to introduce students to the changing ways in which politics, culture, environment and economics are being thought about and how individuals relate to the fast-moving global, political, cultural, economic and environmental agendas.
This book explores the formative period when Scotland acquired the characteristics that enabled it to enter fully into the comity of medieval Christendom.
This introduction to the core areas of English Literature is combined with a helpful study skills guide. It provides students with the knowledge and essential skills to communicate effectively and participate fully in their degree course.
The English Language volume assumes no prior knowledge of the subject. For students who have never studied English Language before, it will give an idea of what to expect.... Læs mere
The Politics volume assumes no prior knowledge of the subject. For students who have never studied Politics before, it will give an idea of what to expect. For students already studying Politics at school, it will provide a concise but comprehensive learning aid.
The first comprehensive anthology of Jean-François Lyotard’s writings together with a critical guide.