Boaz Huss argues that Jewish mysticism is a modern construct and that the identification of Kabbalah and Hasidism as forms of mysticism has problematically shaped the way in which they are perceived and studied today.
Organized Time is the first attempt to unite theories of harmony, rhythm, and form under a common idea of structured time. This is a major advance in the field of music theory, leading to new theoretical approaches to topics such as closure, hypermeter, and formal function.
Why have some Western democracies turned toward tougher law and order policies whereas others have not? Based on quantitative analyses and case studies of four... Læs mere
Out of Context disrupts the notion of static context, instead proposing a transhistorical approach to literature, revealing that the significance of literature is in its moments of surprising reception.
Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
Policy as Practice enourages music educators who are novice to policy as well as those who would like to further explore and participate in policy action to exercise informed influence within their communities.
Reminded by the Instruments offers an in-depth look at the work of post-war avant-garde pianist and composer David Tudor. Examining not only Tudor's... Læs mere
This book develops and defends a theory of responsible belief. The author argues that we lack control over our beliefs, but that we can nonetheless influence them. It is because we have intellectual obligations to influence our beliefs that we are responsible for them.