The Ruins Lesson: Meaning and Material in Western Culture (Stewart Susan)(Paperback)

The Ruins Lesson: Meaning and Material in Western Culture (Stewart Susan)(Paperback)

How have ruins become so valued in Western culture and so central to our art and literature? Covering a vast chronological and geographical range, from ancient Egyptian inscriptions to twentieth-century memorials, Susan Stewart seeks to answer this question as she traces the appeal of ruins and

Unbearable Weight: Feminism, Western Culture, and the Body (Bordo Susan)(Paperback)

'Unbearable Weight is brilliant. From an immensely knowledgeable feminist perspective, in engaging, jargonless (!) prose, Bordo analyzes a whole range of issues connected to the body-weight and weight loss, exercise, media images, movies, advertising, anorexia and bulimia, and much more-in a way

Women in Western Political Thought (Okin Susan Moller)(Paperback)

In this pathbreaking study of the works of Plato, Aristotle, Rousseau, and Mill, Susan Moller Okin turns to the tradition of political philosophy that pervades Western culture and its institutions to understand why the gap between formal and real gender equality persists. Our philosophical

Spreadable Media: Creating Value and Meaning in a Networked Culture (Jenkins Henry)(Paperback)

Castration and Culture in the Middle Ages (Tracy Larissa)(Paperback)

Castration and castrati have always been facets of western culture, from myth and legend to law and theology, from eunuchs guarding harems to the seventeenth- and eighteenth-century castrati singers. Metaphoric castration pervades a number of medieval literary genres, particularly the Old French

Imaging Culture: Photography in Mali, West Africa (Keller Candace M.)(Paperback)

Imaging Culture is a sociohistorical study of the meaning, function, and aesthetic significance of photography in Mali, West Africa, from the 1930s to the present. Spanning the dynamic periods of colonialism, national independence, socialism, and democracy, its analysis focuses on the studio and

Tattoos and Popular Culture: Cultural Representations in Ink (Barron Lee)(Paperback)

The rise of tattoos into the mainstream has been a defining aspect of 21st century western culture. Tattoos and Popular Culture showcases how tattoos have been catapulted from 'deviant' and 'alternative' subculture, into a popular culture, becoming a potent signifier of 'difference' for the

The 3D Gospel: Ministry in Guilt, Shame, and Fear Cultures (Georges Jayson)(Paperback)

Learn How the Gospel Speaks to Guilt, Shame, & Fear Cultures Western theology emphasizes forgiveness of sins, but people in the Majority World covet honor or spiritual power. The 3D Gospel is a concise, practical book explaining the world's three primary culture types, and how the gospel addresses

Cosmetics & Perfumes in the Roman World (Stewart Susan)(Paperback)

How widely did women use make-up in ancient Rome and what evidence exists? In this pioneering study, the author draws on literary, non-literary, visual, and archaeological evidence to show the importance of cosmetics and perfumes for health, ideas of beauty, social status, as a demonstration of

Cultures and / Of Globalization (Axford Barry)(Pevná vazba)

This book explores the ways in which study of culture as the realm of meaning and identity can inform current debates about globalization and thus afford greater understanding of emergent globalities. By drawing on a range of disciplinary and sub-disciplinary expertise from across the social

Cancel Culture and the Left's Long March (Donnolly Kevin)(Paperback)

Cancel culture and political correctness are destroying free speech and Western civilizations institutions and way of life - it's time to fight back and return to sanity. A topical and informative anthology exploring the origins and impact of cancel culture and political correctness on Western

Culture and Consumption II: Markets, Meaning, and Brand Management (McCracken Grant David)(Paperback)

A follow-up to Grant McCracken's groundbreaking Culture and Consumption, this new book trades the usual platitudes about the consumer society for a more detailed, exacting anthropological treatment. Each section of the book pairs a brief essay with an academic article. The essay is designed for a

Sacred Pregnancy: A Loving Guide and Journal for Expectant Moms (Daulter Anni)(Paperback)

In today's western cultures, the typical pregnancy focuses on the baby to the exclusion of the woman herself, so that the entire experience has become more about preparing for the baby's arrival than looking closely at oneself to prepare emotionally for all of the changes that creating a new life

China: Promise or Threat?: A Comparison of Cultures (Helle Horst J.)(Paperback)

An insightful socio-cultural analysis of the differences in Chinese and Western relationships to the public and the private

Native Americans in Children's Literature (Stott Jon)(Paperback)

Build high-interest theme lesson plans that accurately portray Native peoples and cultures with this authoritative guide to the best children's fiction. Professor Jon Stott describes books on Native Americans and their cultures for readers through junior high school age. This highly readable

On Longing: Narratives of the Miniature, the Gigantic, the Souvenir, the Collection (Stewart Susan)(Paperback)

Miniature books, eighteenth-century novels, Tom Thumb weddings, tall tales, and objects of tourism and nostalgia: this diverse group of cultural forms is the subject of On Longing, a fascinating analysis of the ways in which everyday objects are narrated to animate or realize certain versions of

Bilbo's Journey: Discovering the Hidden Meaning in The Hobbit (Pearce Joseph)(Paperback)

Discover the Christian meaning in The Hobbit In Bilbo's Journey go beyond the dragons, dwarves, and elves, and discover the surprisingly deep meaning of J.R.R. Tolkien's classic novel The Hobbit. Bilbo's quest to find and slay the dragon Smaug is a riveting tale of daring and heroism, but as

Materials and Meaning in Architecture: Essays on the Bodily Experience of Buildings (Coleman Nathaniel)(Paperback)

Interweaving architecture, philosophy and cultural history, Materials and Meaning in Architecture develops a rich and multi-dimensional exploration of materials and materiality, in an age when architectural practice seems otherwise preoccupied with image and visual representation. Arguing that

Meaning in Life and Why It Matters (Wolf Susan)(Paperback)

A fresh reflection on what makes life meaningful Most people, including philosophers, tend to classify human motives as falling into one of two categories: the egoistic or the altruistic, the self-interested or the moral. According to Susan Wolf, however, much of what motivates us does not

A Culture of Ambiguity: An Alternative History of Islam (Bauer Thomas)(Paperback)

In the Western imagination, Islamic cultures are dominated by dogmatic religious norms that permit no nuance. Those fighting such stereotypes have countered with a portrait of Islam's medieval 'Golden Age,' marked by rationality, tolerance, and even proto-secularism. How can we understand Islamic

Understanding Postmodernism: A Christian Perspective (Kelly Stewart E.)(Paperback)

Postmodernity has matured. But the challenge of navigating our contemporary culture remains. In order for Christians to make wise decisions, we first need to understand the many facets of our postmodern context. If Ren Descartes is often identified as the first truly modern philosopher in light of

Art in Renaissance Italy: 1350-1500 (Welch Evelyn)(Paperback)

The Italian Renaissance was a pivotal period in the history of Western culture during which artists such as Masaccio, Donatello, Fra Angelico, and Leonardo created some of the world's most influential and exciting works in a variety of artistic fields. Here, Evelyn Welch presents a fresh picture of

Measuring Culture (Mohr John W.)(Paperback)

Social scientists seek to develop systematic ways to understand how people make meaning and how the meanings they make shape them and the world in which they live. But how do we measure such processes? Measuring Culture is an essential point of entry for both those new to the field and those who

All about Northern Ireland (Harrison Susan)(Paperback)

Discovering the United Kingdom looks at the history, landscapes, people and culture of England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. These books are filled with fascinating facts and pictures to help explore the different elements that make the United Kingdom a great place to live, visit, and