Elizabethan processions have long been regarded as triumphant events demonstrating the mutual love of Queen and common people. Leahy (English, Brunel U., London) takes a fresh look at these procession
This book focuses on a highly challenging aspect of all European democracies, namely the issue of combining guarantees of judicial independence and mechanisms of judicial accountability. It does so by
In a revision of her doctoral dissertation for Princeton Theological Seminary, Bender (theology and philosophy, U of Sioux Falls, US) seeks to explicate Barth's (1886-1968) ecclesiology by drawing att
Anglican vicar and clergy trainer at Southampton, Randall (religious education, U of Wales-Bangor) uses churchmanship positions such as Anglo-Catholic or Evangelical as a lens through which to examine
Baharumshah (Universiti Putra Malaysia) gathers work on the major issues of open economy macroeconomics in the East Asian economies, for both academics and policymakers. Emphasis is on the countries t
Coleman (U. of Durham), Carlin (U. of Newcastle) and contributors prove that creationism is not the sole property of conservative American Protestants. In nine articles they describe creationism in Da
In this study, Chowdhury (Chittagong U., Bangladesh) looks at the democratization process in developing countries in South Asia. The focus is on political sectors such as parties, leaders, and parliam
Even today, class discrimination remains an important global legal issue. This book allows readers a better understanding of the issue of class discrimination and inequality, including the role of edu
Art historian Kahn (St. Lawrence U.) treats Laurencin (1883-1956) as a significant modernist artist from The School of Paris and explores the sexual politics informing her relationships, including the
The topic of religious realism and non-realism has recently caused much debate in contemporary philosophy of religion. In this volume, Appelros (theology, Uppsala U.) considers the problem by focusing
There exists today a fast growing availability of personal genetic information. Its prognostic impact and value for an individual or family member's health is sometimes unclear, whilst at other times
Stenmark (theology, Uppsala U.) addresses ethical aspects of the idea that science sets the limits for possible knowledge of reality. The author distinguishes among various forms of scientism, and cri
When corruption is exposed, unknown aspects are revealed which allow us to better understand its structures and informal norms. This book investigates the hidden order of corruption, looking at the in
"Edmund Campion has always been the leading Elizabethan martyr, an accolade that overshadowed his early life. This biography assesses the power of Campion's spoken word, in Prague and in England, the
Judicial networks have proved effective in influencing recent judicial policies enacted by both old and new EU member states. However, this influence has not been standard. This volume seeks to improv
The Polish composer Karol Szymanowski is one of the most fascinating musical figures of the early twentieth century. His works included four symphonies, two violin concertos, the operas Hagith and Kin
This book provides an introduction to current work and new directions in the study of medieval liturgy. It focuses primarily on so-called occasional rituals such as burial, church consecration, exorci
The need for assurance is never more acute than in times of turbulence and uncertainty. The events following the financial market crisis demonstrate the catastrophic consequence of risk taking that ex
This Companion provides an authoritative source for scholars and students of the nascent field of media geography. While it has deep roots in the wider discipline, the consolidation of media geography
Maritime Power in the Black Sea provides the first comprehensive assessment and evaluation of the comparative maritime power of the six littoral states in the Black Sea - Turkey, Russia, Ukraine, Geor
Every modern state sentences convicted offenders for their crimes. But what justifies the imprisonment of democratic citizens and how do we determine the severity of sentences? Does the theory of puni
Reconstructing Italy traces the postwar transformation of the Italian nation through an analysis of the Ina-Casa plan for working class housing, established in 1949 to address the employment and housi
Leading scholars in discourse analysis and European foreign policy join forces in this book, marking a real breakthrough in the literature. Not only do they offer original perspectives on European for
Leading scholars in discourse analysis and European foreign policy join forces in this book, marking a real breakthrough in the literature. Not only do they offer original perspectives on European for
Following Zwingli explores history, scholarship, and memory in Reformation Zurich. The humanist culture of this city was shaped by a remarkable sodality of scholars, many of whom had been associated w
Studies of gender in African Christianity have usually focused on women. This book draws attention to men and constructions of masculinity, particularly important in light of the HIV epidemic which ha
Examining the influence of Thomas Aquinas and his followers upon the seventeenth century Puritan theologian John Owen, this book breaks new ground in exploring the impact of medieval thought upon Refo
The result of extensive archival recovery work, Ellen Brinks's study fills a significant gap in our understanding of women's literary history of the South Asian subcontinent under colonialism and of I
By creating an 'idea of America, ' popular New World travel writing offered an understanding of America through British eyes, and a lens through which nineteenth-century Britain could view itself. Nin
Carrying out a project as planned is not a guarantee for success. Projects may fail because project management does not take the requirements, wishes and concerns of stakeholders sufficiently into acc
This book presents the experience of 20 years of HSR in Spain including some explicit information, arguments and conclusions derived from HSR in other European Countries. It debates the HSR territoria
This text develops a surveillance studies approach to social media by presenting first hand ethnographic research with a variety of personal and professional social media users. Using Facebook as a ca
Taiwan aboriginal song has received extensive media coverage since the launch and settlement of a copyright lawsuit following pop group Enigma's allegedly unauthorized use of Amis voices in the 1996 O
At a time when many studies are overly policy oriented and focused solely on security implications, this bookshelf essential presents a much needed account on the epistemic structures underlying the s
As growing populations demand more food and available agricultural lands dwindle, interest in local food systems has grown at a phenomenal level. The authors here explore local food systems located in
The first chapter discusses illustration studies as a new academic discipline focused on the historical and cultural contexts of visual material associated with text. The field is a confluence of anal
Archbishop Fishera€?s archiepiscopate reflected the central issues of his time and place. It was Fisher who oversaw an immense programme of reforms which effectively recast the institutions of the Chu
The author of this book, Theodore F. Sheckels (English and Communication Studies, Randolph-Macon College) is the founding editor of Margaret Atwood Studies. Here, he looks at Atwood specifically as a
Considers the way the reception of Bacon's art, including Gilles Deleuze's text on the artist, has been shaped by the Sylvester interviews - and to move beyond limiting effects of interviews, providin
Archbishop Fishera€?s archiepiscopate reflected the central issues of his time and place. It was Fisher who oversaw an immense programme of reforms which effectively recast the institutions of the Chu
