This is a study of modernism, sexuality, and subjectivity in the work of two leading women modernists. Each confronted the aspects of her culture... Læs mere
The Nigerian diaspora is now world-wide, and when Yoruba travel, they take with them their religious organizations. As a member of the Cherubim and... Læs mere
This groundbreaking work explores media scholar Sut Jhally's thesis that advertising functions as a religion in late capitalism and relates this to critical... Læs mere
Arun Bala challenges Eurocentric conceptions of history by showing how Chinese, Indian, Arabic, and ancient Egyptian ideas in philosophy, mathematics, cosmology and physics played an indispensable role in making possible the birth of modern science.
To what extent does the failing strategy of nonproliferation pose serious challenges for Northeast Asia's security environment? Are there... Læs mere
This book looks at economic sanctions, using a political economy foundation. The author investigates the effectiveness of sanctions... Læs mere
A collection of multiple perspectives on the "war on terror" and the new imperialism. Looking at the imperialism and the "war on terror"... Læs mere
Through an exhaustive investigation of late Twentieth-century movements, Aum Shinrikyo, Sendero Luminoso and Hezbollah, it concludes that in each case, apocalyptic expectations performed a significant group mobilization, leadership and therapeutic function.
Terrorism is often seen as a Middle Eastern problem and terrorists are often perceived as only having a Muslim background. It may surprise many to learn that Americans are and have... Læs mere
This book is a study of why people approve and disapprove of the mayor in four cities with long histories of racial conflict: New Orleans, Detroit, Chicago and... Læs mere
This book offers a theoretically-informed analysis of the way in which Israeli national identity has shaped Israel's... Læs mere
Leading scholars from the United States and the European Union examine how democracies make foreign policy... Læs mere