Authority and Contest
In 19th-century Britain, diverse groups from elite naturalists to radical artisans vied for cultural authority using “science.” This study explores the pivotal role of periodicals in shaping these debates, revealing the dynamic interplay between science, culture, and power.
The British Sovereign Base Areas in the Island of Cyprus
Due to its strategic position, Cyprus has always been a prize for great powers. This book examines Britain’s long historical link to the island, focusing on the unique sovereign military bases retained after independence. How were they established and how do they function?
This unique book presents the history, diagnosis, and treatment of Helicobacter pylori, the world’s most prevalent infection. Based on the latest evidence and global guidelines, it presents complex data in a simple form, with plain-language information for patients.
Translations and Ruptures
This book examines the interplay of translation, theatre, and social reform in nineteenth-century Maharashtra. It reveals how translation was not just a literary activity, but a political tool used both to sustain caste hierarchies and to forge emancipatory possibilities.
This volume presents an analysis of China from a global perspective within a broad temporal and spatial spectrum. It reveals the early relations established between the Roman Empire and China, the development of diplomatic relations, and the rise and resolution of conflicts.
This third volume explores UA’s rising enrollment and new student governance. It covers the university’s rise to national academic respect, the birth of the “Crimson Tide,” the Million Dollar Band, the UA/Auburn rift, and its response to WWI and the women’s rights movement.
Western Azerbaijan and the Zangezur Corridor
This book explores the Zangezur Corridor, a geopolitically critical region connecting Turkey and Azerbaijan. Expert scholars reveal how this is more than a transit route—it is a potential turning point capable of reshaping regional geopolitics and fostering peace and cooperation.
Profiles in Mass Murder
The atrocities of Stalin, Hitler, and Mao were not inevitable products of broken systems. This analysis reveals how their unique personalities and personal choices—not systemic dysfunction—unleashed the 20th century’s greatest violence.
Dying to Eat
Trevan examines our oft emotional relationship with food, and challenges how the science and knowledge of food, health and nutrition are derived. He also investigates those foods that come ready loaded with poisonous compounds and carcinogens.
Harbors, Flows, and Migrations
Here, thirty-two American Studies scholars from around the world interrogate the manifold significance of ports and the exchanges they enable or restrain, casting a decentered look onto the complex positioning of the United States in its relationships with the rest of the world.
This three-volume manual provides information on 262 species of southern African decapods, providing updates to their taxonomy, and ecological and fisheries information. It is arranged systematically, progressing from the earliest forms to the most derived and advanced forms.
Macedonia
These books cover the entire period of Macedonia’s written history, from the Temenid kingdom to the insecure, new Macedonian Republic, adopting a wide view of Macedonia as a geographical entity that extends outwards from the Macedonian Republic into all its neighbours.
Empires and Nations from the Eighteenth to the Twentieth Century
Scholars analyze the relationship between multinational empires and the idea of the nation from the 18th to the 20th century. Topics include the birth of nation-states, colonialism, the Great War, the Cold War, and concepts of identity and sovereignty.
Sparks From Spartacus
Who was the real Spartacus? To the ancient elite, he was a dangerous rogue. To later ages, a noble, tragic hero. For the first time, this richly illustrated book presents his continuous story from ancient sources, revealing the man behind the myth and his lasting legacy.
Nigerian Foreign Policy and Its Role in Africa’s Peacekeeping Landscape
This book critically examines Nigeria’s role as a dominant force in African diplomacy and its leadership in peacekeeping missions. It explores how Nigeria navigates conflict resolution and interrogates the political, economic, and strategic motivations behind its foreign policy.
Coinage of the Greco-Roman World
This book is a narrative of Greco-Roman history told through its coins. Hold the images of gods in the palm of your hand as you trace the rise and fall of empires from the early Greeks to Rome, revealing the intimate histories and personal ambitions behind these iconic objects.
2D-Nanophotocatalysts for Hydrogen Generation
This book explores 2D nanomaterials in photocatalytic hydrogen generation for clean, sustainable energy. It covers principles, synthesis, and enhancement strategies for materials like graphene and TMDs, while also exploring applications in CO2 reduction and future challenges.
This book researches the theoretical and practical aspects of Geopolitics, from ancient thought to current realities after the 2022 Russia-Ukraine war. It analyzes the new geopolitical order, globalization, national security, and the interests of the USA, EU, China, and Russia.
The history of spices and plantation crops is deeply entwined with colonialism, trade disputes, and revolution. This comprehensive work explores their antiquity, cultural significance, and global spread, revealing how these plants have historically shaped the world order.
Calls are growing to dismantle the enduring colonial structures of global health. This volume, written by healthcare professionals from differing cultures, hears those calls. It offers theoretical and practical approaches to decolonize the field and create more just practices.
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