The Fantasy Principle makes a strong case for a new school of psychoanalysis - the school of 'imaginal psychology'. It radically affirms the centrality of imagination and emphasizes the transformative impact of images.
This book provides researchers in nonlinear optical technologies with procedures and software for the investigation of the fundamental phenomena... Læs mere
This volume provides a comprehensive overview of the rapidly developing field of asymmetric synthesis. Using graphical abstracts it presents 348 important catalytic and stoichiometric reactions leading to the synthesis of optically active chiral compounds.
The book focuses on different research approaches – their strengths, limitations, and the conclusions which can be drawn from... Læs mere
When it comes to religious education, many assume that only members of a religious community have an interest in the religious... Læs mere
In her examination of two novels of the 70s - Dorothy Bryant's "The Kin of Ata are Waiting for You" and Joanna Russ's "The Female Man" - Tatiana Teslenko provides a comprehensive account of the generic strategy of feminist Utopian fiction.
This book presents the latest research development on fibre reinforced cementitious materials, especially... Læs mere
The work of Sir James G. Frazer (1854-1941) ranged widely across classics, cultural history, folklore and literary criticism as well as anthropology. This volume was first published in 1918.
Stoliarov reviews the state of affairs in today's Russia as it strives to become a federal democracy securing the rights and liberties of its citizens, contrasting the two ideas of federalism and dictatorship of power.
The phenomenon of filial piety is fundamental to our understanding of Chinese culture. An international team of contributors provides an excellent collection of essays that explore its role in various areas of life throughout history.
Features essays that represent diverse views about foreign policy and the international context in which it takes place. This work is organized into five sections: how to think about... Læs mere
Based on extensive fieldwork in the Asante and Bono Ahafo regions, and featuring many transcriptions of songs, this book... Læs mere