Aldus Manutius (c. 1451–1515) was the most important scholarly publisher of the Renaissance. His Aldine Press was responsible for more first editions of classical... Læs mere
With a lens trained on how civilians and soldiers remember the experience of armed conflict, Legacies of War challenges narrow conceptions of the... Læs mere
At a time when science is seen as an engine of economic growth, Paula Stephan brings a keen understanding of the cost–benefit calculations made by individuals and... Læs mere
Alice Crary offers a transformative account of moral thought about human beings and animals. Instead of assuming that the world places no demands on our... Læs mere
In a bold and boundary defining work, Angus Fletcher clears a space for an intellectual encounter with the shape of human imagining. Joining... Læs mere
In succinct and engaging fashion Michael Walzer demystifies the activity of the social critic, providing a philosophical framework for understanding social criticism as social practice.
Victor Fuchs presents a comprehensive, integrated account of recent changes in family, work, health, and education in the United States.
Can quite different values be rationally weighed against one another? Can the value of one thing always be ranked as greater than, equal to, or... Læs mere
In this study of the political uses of perceived kinship from the Homeric age to Byzantium, Jones provides an unparalleled view of mythic belief in action and addresses fundamental questions about communal and national identity.