Life's Work is a study of the shifting spaces and material practices of social reproduction in the global era. The volume blurs the heavily drawn... Læs mere
aeo An important new book by an internationally renowned writer on the social history of sexuality. aeo Brings together the authora s most important work on the changing patterns... Læs mere
* The first biography in English of the famous Babylonian lawgiver, King Hammurabi (fl. 1792 to 1750 BC). * Presents a well--rounded view of Hammurabi's accomplishments. * Describes how Hammurabi dealt with powerful rivals and extended his kingdom.
Traces the history of the anthropological study of kinship from the early 1900s onwards. This book presents classic works from Evans-Pritchard, Levi-Strauss, Leach, and Schneider, as well as articles on contemporary debates as surrogate motherhood, and gay and lesbian kinship.
Original essays by leading scholars in the field of popular music studies map the competing perspectives on the key terms of contemporary debates on popular music... Læs mere
United by the belief that the most significant factor in shaping the minds of young people is the cultural... Læs mere
In this exciting new book, Rieger and Leibfried argue persuasively for the need to understand developments in welfare and social provision alongside the processes of globalization.
aeo Offers an overview of how linguistic theory can be applied to the oral and written literatures of the world. aeo Illustrated with examples from around 100 different literary traditions, quoting texts in the original languages, fully translated and explained.
* Edited by well--known and influential researchers in the field * Takes an interactive, rather than nativist, approach * Looks forward to the future of research into language development * Can be used as a supplement or as a main text for language development courses.
A comprehensive and much-needed introduction to the work of Levinas which will be accessible to students as well as researchers. Provides a detailed exposition of Levinas's... Læs mere
Max Weber is widely regarded as the most important and influential figure in the history of the social sciences. Among other things, he wrote... Læs mere
aeo First lexical treatment of Kant for almost 80 years. aeo Lengthy survey introduction covers Kanta s place in the "age of criticism". aeo Longer dictionary entries supported by... Læs mere