A Companion to Catullus addresses the central themes in Catullan studies and reflects the most recent trends in the field, providing readers with the fundamental knowledge necessary to appreciate and understand the poet's work.
The most complete international survey of sociology ever created in one volume, The Concise Encyclopedia of Sociology brings together several hundred of the most accomplished sociologists in the world to create a definitive and affordable overview of the field.
* An inspiring guide to the creative output of the United States in the postwar period. * Embraces diversity, covering Vietnam literature,... Læs mere
A Companion to Thomas Hardy brings together new essays on all aspects of Thomas Hardy s work by thirty of the world s most distinguished Hardy scholars.
Merton provides an overview and synthesis of finance theory from the perspective of continuous-time analysis. He covers individual financial choice, corporate finance, financial... Læs mere
This major new introduction to comparative literature is for the students coming to the subject for the first time. Through an examination of a series of... Læs mere
* Explores the current status of the sociology of religion, and how it might look at the beginning of the next millennium. * Traces the boundaries between sociology and other closely related disciplines, such as theology and social anthropology.
Covering the complete development of post--Kantian Continental philosophy, this volume serves as an essential reference work for philosophers and those engaged in the many disciplines that are integrally related to Continental and European Philosophy.
aeo This is a comprehensive survey of theories of consumer culture, making it an ideal introduction to the field. aeo Slater presents consumer culture as part of a... Læs mere
aeo 18 essays by leading contemporary theorists examining post--classical modern social and cultural theory covering a wide range of key debates in the context... Læs mere
* Winner of the Milton Society of Americaa s Irene Samuels Book Award in 2002. * Invites readers to explore and enjoy Miltona s rich and fascinating work. * Comprises 29 fresh... Læs mere
* The first comprehensive introductory guide to contemporary British fiction from 1979 to the present. * Provides accessible chapters on a broad range of leading British... Læs mere