Reproduction, Globalization, and the State conceptualizes and puts into practice a global anthropology of reproduction and reproductive health. Leading anthropologists offer new perspectives on how tr
Positive psychology focuses attention on psychological strengths and personality qualities which give life meaning and purpose. Giacalone (business administration and management, Temple University) hi
At every critical juncture in Jewish history, Jews have understood a dynamic theology to be essential for a vital Jewish community. This important collection sets the next stage of Jewish theological
The essays in this volume examine the lives of the American Indians who are most widely studied in secondary schools, colleges and universities and who have had the greatest impact on popular culture.
To the casual observer, similarities between fan communities and religious believers are difficult to find. Religion is traditional, institutional, and serious; whereas fandom is contemporary, individ
A thought-provoking collection of essays on life and livingVoices from the Heartland is a celebration of women’s contributions to Oklahoma’s recent past. It records defining moments in women’s lives?w
Custom-build a contemporary, inclusive program that nurtures students' strengths and talents with the expert guidance and tools in this comprehensive handbook and CD-ROM.
Commissioned by a UK goverment agency and intended for professionals working with children and families in health, education, or social care, this volume was produced by the faculty of health and soci
As Carole Browner explains in her foreword: "These chapters compellingly reveal that although we anthropologists tend to speak of biomedicine in hegemonic terms, in fact its penetration is quite varia
As Carole Browner explains in her foreword: "These chapters compellingly reveal that although we anthropologists tend to speak of biomedicine in hegemonic terms, in fact its penetration is quite varia
A dozen essays from the 2000 meeting of the Shakespeare Association of American in Montreal explore the queen's relationships, the advice she was given, connections between her court and the arts, and
Summoned to the Roman Courts is the first work by Detlef Liebs, an internationally recognized expert on ancient Roman law, to be made available in English. Originally presented as a series of popular
Built on the keystones of rhetoric, Everyone’s an Author provides a strong foundation for authoring in the digital age: in college essays, but also on Twitter; in print, but also online; with words, b
Built on the keystones of rhetoric, Everyone’s an Author provides a strong foundation for authoring in the digital age: in college essays, but also on Twitter; in print, but also online; with words, b
