Marranci (anthropology of Islam, U. of Western Sydney, Australia) rejects "ism" terms such as Islamic fundamentalism or Islamism in favor of "emotional Islam," by which he means that in the process of
Alberto Gabriele studied Philology and Literary Criticism at the University of Florence, Italy, where he was awarded a laurea with honors. A recipient of a Fulbright fellowship, he holds an M.A. and
Gabriele Taylor presents a philosophical investigation of the "ordinary" vices traditionally seen as "death to the soul": sloth, envy, avarice, pride, anger, lust, and gluttony. In the course of a ri
Master American English and communicate with confidence As an experienced student of English, you know the language can be a tricky one to learn with its complex grammar and its many "exceptions to th
Georgia "Peachy" Archer always thought she was happy with her choices in life: quitting college, marrying young, and raising two boys in the same small town where she grew up. But just as her life s
In an increasing number of countries, women are more likely to emigrate to the United States than men. This book examines this trend, comparing selected case studies of Guatemalan women in Los Angele
