The poems collected in this bilingual volume represent the full range of Else Lasker-Schüler’s work, from her earliest poems until her death. Haxton’s translation embraces the poems’... Læs mere
Illustrates how Gandhian principles of multicultural belonging and pluralism are key to resolving conflicts, not just in South Asia but across the world. Beyond Othering is a timely and relevant contribution to the discourse on conflict resolution.
A pioneer among Palestinian artists, Sophie Halaby was the first Arab woman to study art in Paris, subsequently living independently as a professional painter... Læs mere
During the quarter century between 1780 and 1806, Berlin's courtly and intellectual elites gathered in the homes of a few wealthy, cultivated Jewish women to... Læs mere
This intriguing book undercuts everything you thought you knew about psychotherapy.
Provides a comprehensive analysis of the dynamics of change and class configuration in Iranian society. This is an examination of the effects of revolution, Islamic populism, protracted war, and economic crisis on the class nature of the workforce in Iran.
The essays in this collection entertain the question of how scholars may reconfigure ""area-based knowledge"" to respond to social sciences and globalization. The authors demonstrate that local knowledge is vital to understanding rapidly changing global patterns.
Thousands of teachers have entered prisons, many teaching writing or relying on writing practices when teaching other subjects. Yet these... Læs mere
Although apocalyptic visions and predictions have been part of contemporary Islam, this work covers this disparate but influential body of writing. It suggests that Islam began as an apocalyptic movement and has retained an apocalyptic and messianic tone.
Drawing on primary sources, this is a comprehensive survey of of lycanthropy, with a focus on the medieval and Renaissance periods. Charlotte Otten... Læs mere
Featuring twenty-five writers in all, this book includes Howard P. Segal's acclaimed work on utopian visionaries.