Slavoj Zizek is one of the most well-known psychoanalysts and philosophers working today, publishing in newspapers like the Guardian and the New Statesman. The author identifies Zizek's unique and pro
Since the 7th century, Christianity and Islam have co-existed as two of the world's geographically most extensive monotheistic religions. This work aims to encourage thinking about this relationship i
The work of a highly significant figure in the renaissance of Gaelic poetry in the twentieth century is gathered together for the first time in one authoritative volume.
Rich with examples of standard and nonstandard English-language practices in Britain, Australia, the United States, and other English-speaking countries, this volume is the first to consider English-l
Builds on the author's acclaimed work to propose a methodology and ontology which encompasses not only Deleuze but also the contributions of Bergson, Kant, Guattari, Derrida, Lacan and Rawls. This boo
This is an overview of the main characteristics of English between 1700 and 1900, a time of social, cultural and political change , which affected profoundly the shape of the language. Topics covered
This is an overview of the main characteristics of English between 1700 and 1900, a time of social, cultural and political change , which affected profoundly the shape of the language. Topics covered
Based entirely on research from primary sources, this book describes the development of the Scottish Poor Law as an instrument for the preservation of the old and destitute and, partially, as a protec
The essays in this volume tell the stories of Chinese Muslim intellectuals trying to create satisfying, safe and coherent lives at the intersection of two potentially conflicting cultures.
Combines the heated debates between post-structuralist critics and defenders of democracy to create a new theoryAre we living in post-democratic times - has democracy turned into an empty institutiona
Combines the heated debates between post-structuralist critics and defenders of democracy to create a new theoryAre we living in post-democratic times - has democracy turned into an empty institutiona
This book examines the ethical problems with using donated sperm, eggs and embryos, known collectively as donor conception". In addition to delineating the existing arguments, it introduces new t
This book examines the ethical problems with using donated sperm, eggs and embryos, known collectively as donor conception". In addition to delineating the existing arguments, it introduces new t
Contemporary creative writers reflect on the past, present and future of the novelIn 2012-2013, a year-long conversation between writers took place at 17 literary festivals around the world, from Jaip
Is the experience of watching a film with others in a cinema crucially different from watching a film alone? Does laughing together amplify our enjoyment, and when watching a film in communal rapt att
Assuming no prior knowledge of Arabic, the primary aim of this text is to provide a clear, expert introduction to the Qur'an. It focuses on aspects which should be of interest to undergraduates and th
The Greek Dark Age is generally defined as the period between the collapse of Mycenaean civilization at the end of the 11th century BC and the beginning of the Archaic period some 450 years later. Thi
What were the causes of the Iraq War? Who were the main players? How was the war sold to the decision makers? Despite all that has been written on the Iraq war the myriad scholarly, journalistic and p
