In this original work James Duncan explores the transformation of Ceylon during the mid-nineteenth century into one of the most important coffee growing regions of the world and investigates the conse
Some were commemorations, describing grand processions and great events. Others were forms of protest, condemning what had already been or what could be. In either case they were cheap, easily got on
In this volume of the Variorum Collected Studies Series, author Kallendorf (College of Liberal Arts, Texas A&M U.) provides a collection of 14 essays on the history of books, the history of readin
Tremellius was born a Jew in Italy, but after two conversions identified with the Reformed branch of Protestantism and exiled to northern Europe where he had a successful academic career. Austin (earl
Since the violent events of the Bosnian war and the revelations of ethnic cleansing that shocked the world in the early 1990s, Bosnia has become a metaphor for the new ethnic nationalisms, for the tra
Although these three South American or Southern Cone countries have largely completed their transition to democracy, the shadow of their past ruling generals still remains. After tracing the history o
Heimann (art history, Catholic U. of America) looks at the legendary martyr's reputation three to four-and-a-half centuries after her execution in the France she fought to free from foreign rule. Porn
A scholarly airing of tensions that often manifest themselves at the level of academic and departmental politics but too rarely at the level of thoughtful and informed debate, is the goal of bringing
The history of incorporations legislation and its administration is intimately tied to changes in social beliefs in respect to the role and purpose of the corporation. By studying the evolution of the
Now that the constant media feed around the world is security, war, and terrorism, Tazreiter (U. of New South Wales, Australia) deals with how people moving across borders in search of protection and
The doctrine of the Trinity is one of the most distinguishing marks of Christian faith. This is the first book to present an overview of the role of the Trinity in Christian theology in relation to re
Nine essays, most from two lecture series arranged by The Danish Science-Theology Forum during the autumn and spring terms of 1999-2000, share insights into the science of complexity, and explore the
This book develops a moral ontology for a theistic ethic that engages the work of contemporary moral and political philosophers, and reaffirms the relevance of a theistic tradition of God's relation t
Graham's text originated as her Ph.D. study (U. of Sheffield, UK, 1997). She examines when, how and why English trials came to be housed in purpose-built accommodation, and what made those structures
Marenzio (1553-99) was the most celebrated madrigal composer of the late 15th century, and Bizzarini (musicology, U. of Padua) contributes to the recently revived scholarly interest in him and his wor
Concerned chiefly with Mexico and Peru. With introduction and notes. The main pagination of this and the previous volume (First Series 60) is continuous. This is a new print-on-demand hardback edition
Scholars of history and literature in the US and Europe present 27 papers from the March 2003 Shifting Frontiers Conference, held in Santa Barbara, California. Violence is so heavily associated in lat
Agriculture was at the forefront of reforms starting in 1978, but has now fallen behind other sectors, and rural residents are seeing little of the massive wealth being generated in the cities. Econom
Concerned chiefly with Mexico and Peru. With introduction and notes. The main pagination of this and the following volume (First Series 61) is continuous. This is a new print-on-demand hardback editio
This book examines the historical evolution and shifting global dynamics of policing in the Portuguese-speaking world. Comprising original contributions from a multi-disciplinary range of experts, it
This book provides an unprecedented portrayal of a lively shari'a court in contemporary West Jerusalem, which belongs to the Israeli legal system but serves Palestinian residents of the eastern part o
Guillaume Caoursin, the Vice-chancellor of the Order of the Hospital, wrote the Obsidionis Rhodiae urbis descriptio (Description of the Siege of Rhodes) as the official record of the Ottoman siege of
In the early 1690s Roger North was preparing to remove from London to Rougham, Norfolk, where he planned to continue his search for truth, which for him meant knowledge of nature, including human natu
The Society of Jesus was founded by Ignatius Loyola on a principal of strict obedience to papal and superiorsa€? authorities, yet the nature of the Jesuits's work and the turbulent political circumsta
EU member states have seen high levels of unemployment in recent years especially amongst young people. At the same time the fiscal crisis of welfare states has made it difficult for them to invest in
This is the second volume in a two-part set on the writings of Thomas Salmon. Salmon (1647-1706) is remembered today for the fury with which Matthew Locke greeted his first foray into musical writing,
Drawing from current feminist scholarship on intimacy and political economy and using three main frameworks: Fortressing Writs/Exclusionary Rights, Mobile Bodies/Immobile Citizenships, and Bordered/Bo
Shining an illuminating light on the intertwined dynamics of art and religion, Tsakiridou (philosophy, La Salle U.) offers a clear-minded and clearly articulated investigation into a complexity of the
This volume explores a range of topics during a turbulent period in British history, with particular emphasis on political change and popular piety. On the eve of the Reformation, religious beliefs we
"Proposing that Samuel Richardson's novels were crucial for the construction of female individuality in the mid-eighteenth century, Bonnie Latimer shows that Richardson's heroines are uniquely conceiv
Based on extensive field research, Sovacool (energy security and justice, Vermont Law School) and Drupady (public policy, National U. of Singapore) describe how small-scale renewable energy technologi
Joining the debate over the extent to which British domestic culture was influenced by empire, independent British scholar Bownas examines Hardy (1840-1928), an author not generally recognized as bein
Sara Manasseh brings a significant, but less widely-known, Jewish repertoire and tradition to the attention of both the Jewish community (Ashkenazi, Sephardi, Oriental) and the wider global community.
In recent years, few federal requirements have been as controversial as the mandate for what critics call 'bilingual ballots'. The Voting Rights Act of 1965 included a permanent requirement for langu
Unlike French scholars who treat questioning of Catholic Church religious dogma as engaged in primarily by the radical elite in the 16th and 17th centuries, Barbierato (early modern history, U. of Ver
North American scholars of English literature focus on the representational gaps created by theatrical materiality and performance, to probe for a deeper understanding of how references to contemporar
In 1877, Ruskin accused Whistler of a€?flinging a pot of paint in the publica€?s facea€?. Was he right? After all, Whistler always denied that the true function of art was to represent anything. If a
The constant drumbeat of headlines about Darfur, Zimbabwe, Sudan, Somalia, as well as the other states in Africa that are beleaguered by political instability have made the causes of failed states and
Security Sector Reform (SSR) is increasingly becoming a cornerstone in international security and development cooperation. Indeed, the concept has often been seen as a panacea for many of the biggest
