Features essays on different types of archaeology that intends to define the field and describes what it means to be an archaeologist. This title shows that contemporary... Læs mere
Satire, written in the verse of heroic epic but focused on the evils of contemporary society, was ancient Rome's original contribution to world literature. Two great... Læs mere
The first comprehensive guide to anthropological studies of complex organizations details how organizational theory and research in business has adopted anthropology s key concept of culture, inspiring new insights into organizational dynamics and development.
This wide-ranging celebration of the variety and complexity of international film comedy covers work from the days of silent movies to the present on a global scale, including Europe, the Middle East and Asia as well as the United States.
Presents essays that reflect the diversity of Victorian poetry and the variety of critical approaches that illuminate it. This book opens with an introductory essay on... Læs mere
Offers an overview of modern theology. This title covers theology's relation to other disciplines, the history of theology, major themes, key figures and contemporary issues.
This companion presents a substantial survey of the active and vibrant field of political geography. The volume comprises specially written essays by prominent scholars from around the world and covers a wide variety of crucial themes in contemporary critical political geography.
A collection of 58 essays, which provide a survey of the major figures of 19th- and 20th-century Continental philosophy. It is suitable for philosophers and those engaged in the many disciplines that are integrally related to Continental and European Philosophy.
This Companion offers a thorough, concise overview of the emerging field of humanities computing. * Contains 37 original articles written by leaders in the field. * Addresses the central concerns shared by those interested in the subject.
* Major survey of the history and culture of Roman Britain. * Brings together specialists to provide an overview of recent debates about this period. * Exceptionally broad coverage, embracing political, economic, cultural and religious life.
This Companion provides an authoritative and up-to-date overview of Roman Republican history as it is currently practiced. Highlights recent developments, including... Læs mere
A Companion to Feminist Geography captures the breadth and diversity of this vibrant and substantive field. * Shows how feminist geography has changed the landscape... Læs mere