Presents translations of some of the important ancient writings on the life and legacy of Alexander the Great. This book offers comprehensive... Læs mere
American Identities is a dazzling array of primary documents and critical essays culled from American history, literature, memoir, and popular culture that explore major currents and trends in American history from 1945 to the present.
From the attempt to impeach Bill Clinton to the 2000 elections and George W. Busha s presidency, American politics has been marked by controversy. American Politics... Læs mere
The struggle for recognition features prominently in the work of various thinkers. Lois McNay argues that the insights of the recognition theorists are undercut by their reliance on... Læs mere
Since 9/11, the American government has presumed to speak and act in the name of 'civilization'. But isthat how the rest of the world sees it? And if not, why not?... Læs mere
The turn of the century has seen the US greatly enhance its military supremacy across the world. It has also played a key role in shaping the... Læs mere
No other country in the world evokes such contrasting sentiments as the United States of America. This is not new, but it has become particularly virulent in recent years. The reason is simple: after the end of the cold war America has remained the only super power in the world.
* Provides an unprecedented and exciting introduction to the archaeology of Africa. * Challenges misconceptions & claims about Africa's past and teaches... Læs mere
Including more than 50 documents that span the history of slavery in America, African American Voices chronicles the widely varied experience of African American slaves.
The National Museum of Denmark is of the rank and order of the British Museum, seeing a nation in world context. It celebrated its 200 year... Læs mere
This second edition of A Companion to Bioethics, fully revised and updated to reflect the current issues and developments in the field, covers all the material that the reader needs to thoroughly grasp the ideas and debates involved in bioethics.
Features a wide-ranging series of essays by American, British, and European specialists in a variety of literary fields Written in an approachable... Læs mere