Insights from four decades of survey research in the Middle East
Reinterprets the history of Western philosophy from Greece to modern times.
Addresses contemporary debates about modernity, nation building, and the link between the ideology of power and the production of knowledge
Examines speech, writing, and their interaction in the transmission of early Christian traditions, providing insights into Christian origins.
He has provided a persuasively argued and refreshing-if controversial-perspective on the confrontation of the pagan and early Christian worlds.
thoughtful, informed, and well written." -Choice
A collection of essays, which considers the meaning and nature of life history narrative in India.
Uses the theme of reading to clarify the methods, premises, evidence, reasoning, and conclusions developed in Hegel's seminal text. This title considers the rich relevance... Læs mere
Tells the story of Hopi religious life in a way that makes sense to both Hopis and outsiders. While not the Hopi's own story, this account attempts to honor and do justice to the way in which the Hopi embody religious meaning through the living of their lives.
Deals with a crucial phenomenon: the ubiquitous presence of sound in early cinema. This title argues that in order to understand cinema's emergence, especially as a cultural... Læs mere
Originally published in 1618, this modern edition contains 17 secular monodies for voice with figured bas accompaniment and includes text translations, biographical and stylistic essays, and other commentary.
How the human body is involved in the creation and illustration of ideas.