This innovative collection of essays offers exciting new research and thoughtful reflection on the subject of visual culture and its relationship to art history. Brings... Læs mere
In this engaging book, Gianni Vattimo explores the theme of faith and religion which underlies much of his work.
In this book, Tim Whitmarsh offers an innovative new introduction to ancient Greek literature. The volume integrates cutting--edge cultural theory with the latest research in... Læs mere
The first edition of this successful reader brought together key readings in the area of developmental cognitive neuroscience for students. Now updated in order... Læs mere
Undisputedly one of the world's most famous men, Beckham has transcended sport to become an all-purpose cultural icon for the twenty-first century.
Reviews 3000 years of apocalyptic thought. Tracing the history of millenarianism from ancient times to the 17th century, this book investigates the modern and postmodern debates in which apocalyptic themes are recirculated, from Zoroaster to Derrida.
This text discusses theoretical and pedagogical issues, ethical issues in the practice of business, and new directions in the field of business ethics. The volume... Læs mere
The great demonstrations at Seattle and Genoa have shown that we are in a new era of protest. The neo--liberal economic policies pursued by the Group of Seven leading industrial countries and the international institutions they control are provoking widespread resistance.
The author looks at the nature of pollution problems ranging from localized photochemical smogs, through transfrontier problems such as acid rain, to the global issues of stratospheric ozone depletion and the build-up of carbon dioxide.
This book presents new translations of Mesopotamian and ancient Near Eastern historiographic texts, providing the reader with the primary sources for... Læs mere
Brazilian Politics offers the most comprehensive and up-to-date introduction to the contemporary politics of South Americas largest... Læs mere
This anthology provides a single-volume overview of the essential theoretical debates in the anthropology of art. Drawing together significant work in the field from the... Læs mere