This book examines the wide and important geographical tradition that arose from the description of the world in the 'Imago mundi' – a medieval encyclopedic bestseller, almost unrivalled in popularity from its composition in the 1110s well into the age of print.
'States of Immersion Across Media' invites readers to slow down and reflect on immersive practices, both new and old, their impact on our bodies, the affective attunements they evoke, the disruptions they afford, and the creative encounters they generate.
A case study which examines how the end of elephant catching has affected the heritage and identity of the Kui... Læs mere
Takeda Kiyoko (1917-2018) defied stereotypes of modern Japanese women through her remarkable international career. Her memoirs highlight significant encounters with individuals across Asia, the US, and Europe through her work with the YWCA and World Student Christian Federation.
No Japanese leader has dominated Japan’s recent political landscape more than the late Abe Shinzo. This book is much more than... Læs mere
This book discusses the mishu (staff member, secretary) system and the operation of the Chinese Communist Party between 1921 and 2022, focusing on the system’s impact on high-level politics and decision-making during four key periods.
European cities and towns are considered places with a particular order established by their inhabitants. This volume centres on the authorities, groups, and individuals who formed the rules for common life in urban communities.
This book provides a thorough revision of the image of the public church under the Dutch Republic after the Peace of Westphalia and before the onset of the 'high Enlightenment'.
Tadeas Hajek of Hajek (1526–1600), Latinized as Thaddaeus Hagecius ab Hagek/Hayek, was a key figure in early scientific... Læs mere
This volume uses ceramic studies across multiple spatial and diachronic scales to provide new insights into the connectivity of ancient Mediterranean communities.
Human beings have always been concerned with fundamental questions about their selves, including... Læs mere
This volume explores the global circulation of practices, technologies, and ideas identified as ‘East Asian’ in alternative therapies and spiritual... Læs mere