Scholars have used Levinas as a lens through which to view many authors and texts, fields of endeavor, and works of art. Yet no book-length work or dedicated volume has brought this thoughtful lens to
Adopting an empirical and systematic approach, this interdisciplinary study of medieval Persian Sufi tradition and ?Attar (1145-1221) opens up a new space of comparison for reading and understanding m
Faust Adaptations, edited and introduced by Lorna Fitzsimmons, takes a comparative cultural studies approach to the ubiquitous legend of Faust and his infernal dealings. Including readings of English,
Writing in Spanish, Pereir-Muro (Texas Tech U.) here adds to her scholarship on questions of gender, national identity, and literature with a focus on Emilia Pardo Bazan (1851-1921). This study provid
For some, the connection between Jews and athletics might seem far-fetched. But in fact, as is highlighted by the fourteen chapters in this collection, Jews have been participating in -- and thinking
"This exploration of class, feminism, and cultural identity (including issues of race, nation, colonialism, and economic imperialism) focuses on the work of four writers: the Mozambican Mia Couto, the
This fascinating autobiography is set against the backdrop of some of the more dramatic episodes of the twentieth century. It is the story of a stubborn stand against racism, and of a deep belief in
Gombrowicz, Polish Modernism, and the Subversion of Form provides a new and comprehensive account of the writing and thought of the Polish writer Witold Gombrowicz. While Gombrowicz is probably the ke
Dave Ross (1871-1943) and George Ade (1866-1944) were trustees, distinguished alumni and benefactors of Purdue University. Their friendship began in 1922 and led to their giving land and money for the
Drawing primarily on Nazi philosopher Martin Heidegger (1889-1976), Bartoloni (comparative literature and Italian, U. of Sydney) seeks to contextualize such notions as potentiality and suspension by m
Animal abuse has been an acknowledged problem for centuries, but only within the past few decades has scientific research provided evidence that the maltreatment of animals often overlaps with violenc
Ben Hecht had seen his share of death-row psychopaths, crooked ward bosses, and Capone gun thugs by the time he had come of age as a crime reporter in gangland Chicago. His grim experience with what h
C-SPAN is the network of record for US political affairs, broadcasting live gavel-to-gavel proceedings of the House of Representatives and the Senate, and to other forums where public policy is discus
Dictionary definitions of the term mishpachah are seemingly straightforward: "A Jewish family or social unit including close and distant relatives—sometimes also close friends." As accurate
Zou (architectural history, theory, and design; U. of Florida) shares insights from his research during the past decade in five essays. After a theoretical and historical introduction to the Chinese g
"...extending some important strains of his previous award-winning work, Selfhood and Authenticity (2001)...Anton breaks new ground by bringing the works of Ernest Becker, Kenneth Burke and Hans Jona
Rivera, an animal therapist, author, and humane educator who has two therapy dogs, collects 21 stories about the positive effects dogs have on people at the end of their lives. She recounts the visits
Words at War: The Civil War and American Journalism analyzes the various ways in which the nation's newspaper editors, reporters, and war correspondents covered the biggest story of their lives-the Ci
This is a study of "animalization," which links the theoretical establishment of human superiority over animals to processes of dehumanization and brutalization. Beginning with Descartes, the author e
Brute Force looks at people having the most contact with everyday animal abuse- humane law enforcement officers who are charged with enforcing anti-cruelty statutes. The author spent one year studyin
While Victor Hugo's lasting appeal as a novelist can in large part be attributed to the unforgettable characters that he created, character has been paradoxically the most criticized and least underst
The Sacrifice provides a uniquely detailed account of the sociological context of animal experimentation. The authors provide a rich analysis of complex and changing role of the laboratory animal in t
Assuming you don't want your cabinets, RTA furniture or other products made from plywood to smell like dirty diapers, a quick look at A hardwood plywood manual by Ang Schramm is in order. According t
The term anamorphosis, from the greek ana (again) and morphe (shape), designates a variety of perspective experiments that can be traced back to the artistic developments of the 1500's and 1600's. Ana
Pets play a greater role in our emotional and physical health than ever before, says the Purdue University professor who is co-author of his revised edition of Between Pets and People: The Importance
