Hadith, literally "report," means both a tradition about the prophet Muhammad or one of his Companions, and the whole corpus or genre of such traditions. A complete hadith consists of the text itself
The particular interest of Professor Spitz has been the close relationship and synergy between humanism and religious reform in the transformation of European culture in the 16th century. Within the g
The 25 papers widen the conventional studies of the Byzantine capital from the walled city itself to the European and Asian hinterlands, discussing such aspects as the products of the land, its admini
Bringing together the previously disparate fields of historical witchcraft, reception history, poetics, and psychoanalysis, this innovative study shows how the glamour of the historical witch, a spell
Adopting an innovative approach to the ongoing debate over homeland security and state response to terrorism, Joseph Campos investigates the contextualizing of national security discourse and its mana
This collection reflects the evolution of a revisionist argument. The price revolution was indeed a monetary phenomenon, but Professor Flynn's position is not based upon mainstream monetary theory. Si
This much-needed book provides valuable insights into themes and genres in popular song in the period c. 1600–1900. In particular it is a study of popular ballads as they appeared on printed sheets
Past modernization literature has assumed that corruption and clientelism reflect a pre-modern social structure and could be referred to as a pathologic phenomenon of the political system. Very few ha
The grotesque is one of art's most puzzling figures – transgressive, comprising an unresolveable hybrid, generally focussing on the human body, full of hyperbole, and ultimately semantically deeply
This original and timely book is the first to analyze the interconnectedness of migration, regional integration and the new security studies. Exploring the conflict between the actions of transnationa
Pendlebury alleges that abstraction and rationalization have had a strong and malign influence on normative moral philosophy in the 20th century. Criticizing writers such as Hare, Rawls and Scanlon fo
Explains the underlying principles of office design and its effects on cultural change and performance. Analyzes the context and environment of working life and the drivers and impediments to improvem
There is a widespread concern today with the role and experiences of ethnic and religious minorities, and their potential for conflict and harmony with 'host communities' and with each other, especial
This Companion provides scholars and graduates, serving and retired military professionals, members of the diplomatic and policy communities concerned with security affairs and legal professionals who
This volume offers a critical analysis and illustration of the challenges and promises of a€?statelessa€? law thought, pedagogy and approaches to governance - that is, understanding and conceptualizin
Ronnie, (social and economic transformation, U of Buckingham) and Schieffer (social and economic innovation, Bethel University) explore economics focused on human well-being and the principles of sust
In recent scholarship there is an emerging interest in the integration of philosophy and theology. Philosophers and theologians address the relationship between body and soul and its implications for
Trying to avoid the feminist and anti-feminist positions of most analysis, Johnson and Sigler (criminal justice, U. of Alabama) place date and acquaintance rape into historical and conceptual contexts
Digital technologies have transformed archives in every area of their form and function, and as technologies mature so does their capacity to change our understanding and experience of material and pe
Every day we hear stories about the consequences of human frailties for individuals, their families and friends, and their organizations. Some of these stories are about alcohol and drug addiction and
Environmental and ecological crimes are neither isolated nor rare, and their effects can devastate whole regions. Scholars have come to conduct research and debate about crimes against the earth and n
The 17 articles, reproduced from publication in journals and anthologies between 1960 and 1985 parallel Geisey's early and late interest in royal ceremony, and his intervening interest in the civil-re
Within the social sciences there is a clear and established link between good governance and legal empowerment. This volume contributes to this literature and shows how and why legal empowerment is co
The first comprehensive study on the role of Italian fashion and Italian literature, this book analyzes clothing and fashion as described and represented in literary texts and costume books in the Ita
Leadership is demanding and challenging. How do leaders cope? How do they remain fit and strong, and thrive? The authors of Leadership Resilience, a business school academic and a police officer, sugg
This first of four volumes on the European tradition of collecting examines its history and practice in ancient northern Europe (around 1600 BCE), ancient and classical Greece and imperial Rome, and t
Focusing on the golden age of British civil aviation, British Aviation Posters shows how art and design were applied with great creativity and style to develop and promote aviation in the UK and beyon
Edited by Cassis and Cottrell (economic and social history at the U. of Geneva and Leicester U. respectively), the 15 articles in this volume offer a history and analysis of private banking in Europe
Contains 15 essays, written by art historians and economic and social historians from Europe and the US, covering the period from the late Middle Ages to the early 19th century and focusing on three m
Considers the reputations and biographical portrayal of three innovative and controversial writers: Mary Elizabeth Braddon, Wilkie Collins and William Thackeray. These anthologies of contemporary biog
Image, Text, Architecture brings a radical and detailed analysis of the modern and contemporary architectural media, addressing issues of architectural criticism, architectural photography and the rol
The 20th and 21st Centuries have been characterized by theologians and philosophers rethinking theology and revitalizing the tradition. This unique anthology presents contributions from leading contem
The 20th and 21st Centuries have been characterized by theologians and philosophers rethinking theology and revitalizing the tradition. This unique anthology presents contributions from leading contem
This volume gathers influential and cutting-edge scholarship on the international and domestic rights attaching to married couples and other adult relationships. Addressing examples from the European
Nordic welfare states are known for a unique combination of equity and efficiency and for political institutions facilitating compromise and consensus between conflicting interests. The Nordic Welfare
This book reviews current health risk communication strategies, and examines and assesses the technical and psycho-sociological tools available to support risk communication plans. It brings together
This concise guide outlines each step of designing and implementing a CSM survey, emphasizing accurate and credible measures and highlighting common blunders. Three consultants consider the importanc
Celebrating the diversity of indigenous nations, cultures and religions, MacLeod (Celtic and religious studies, U. of Edinburgh) and Harvey (religious studies, King Alfred's College) present 10 essays
Since the late nineteenth century, museums have been cited as tools of imperialism and colonialism, as strongholds of patriarchalism, masculinism, homophobia and xenophobia, and accused both of elitis
