The Blackwell Companion to Criminology provides a contemporary and global resource to scholarship in both classical and topical areas of criminology. Written... Læs mere
This guide is an introduction to the core areas of metaphysics. It brings together sixteen internationally respected philosophers who examine topics including causation, temporality, ontology, personal identity, idealism, and realism.
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* Assembles key anthropological articles that challenge accepted definitions and ideas of space and place. * Reveals how both the conceptual and material dimensions of space as well as of built forms and landscape characteristics are central to the production of social life.
The brutal story of African slavery in the British colonies of the West Indies and North America is told in this history. All aspects of African slavery up to... Læs mere
This unprecedented collection of articles is an introduction to the study of cultural variations in childhood across the world and to the theoretical frameworks for investigating and interpreting them.
Presents an introduction to the archeology of Middle East. This book explores the connections between modern-day politics and the social context of... Læs mere
This book is a state-of-the-art introduction to the archaeology of Oceania, covering both Australia and the Pacific Islands.
Offers a comprehensive introduction to the archaeology of Mediterranean prehistory. This title spans the Neolithic through the Iron Age, and draws from the... Læs mere
* A short, accessible book on the history of heaven. * Draws together representations of heaven by a wide range of writers, theologians, politicians and artists. * Covers... Læs mere
This book provides an introduction to one of the most fascinating and well--known centers of ancient civilization. * Explores the rise of civilization in the Central Andes from the... Læs mere
A collection of essays that provides fresh perspectives in Asian media studies. It covers a diverse range of topics from media policy to globalization, using examples from various countries and media.