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.
Introduces readers to the ancient rhetorical tradition by investigating key questions about the origins, nature and importance of rhetoric. This book explores the role of... Læs mere
This short and accessible book introduces readers to the problems of heresy, schism and dissidence over the last two millennia. The heresies under discussion range from Gnosticism, influential in the early Christian period, right through to modern sects.
This text presents a coherent framework for the study of memory in past societies. It is a concise book explicitly designed to serve as an introduction to the central issues in... Læs mere
This book is a major contribution to the sociology of religion and to religious and biblical studies. Beginning from the classic work of Max Weber, the author analyses the origins of Judaism in the light of more recent scholarship.
The author is one of the foremost, and perhaps the most original, historians of food, the body and popular beliefs in Europe today. An outstanding account of attitudes to the cosmos, food and the human body in medieval and early modern times.