Takes up the various guises and settings in which stone appears. This work is attentive not only to what certain philosophers such as Hegel and Heidegger have said of beauty and of stone, but also... Læs mere
By highlighting the dynamic societal and political implications of religious devotion, Beyond Piety and Politics offers a fascinating new theoretical perspective on Islam.
Dozens of gorgeous color illustrations and meticulously researched, accompanying commentary showcase the succession of lost worlds,... Læs mere
Crossroads of a Continent: The Missouri Railroad tells the story of the state's railroads and their vital role in American history.