Undoing the Visual Arts Since 1960
This timely study assesses how contemporary art replaced the artistic medium with art as text. The rise of the institutional theory of art, its academisation, and an ideological agenda made contemporary art immune from criticism—completing the undoing of visual art.
Death may be the “great equalizer,” but our journeys towards it are not. This interdisciplinary collection addresses the many socio-cultural inequalities surrounding death and the end of life to encourage research and action that can improve the experience for all.
Unfashionable Objections to Islamophobic Cartoons
Byrd critiques the political philosophy of Stéphane Charbonnier of Charlie Hebdo, showing how the new “Enlightenment Fundamentalism” of the political left contributes to the Islamophobic politics of Europe’s neo-fascist right.
Ungrateful Daughters
Has the third wave of feminism spawned a literary movement? This book analyzes the fiction, memoirs, and anthologies of third wave writers like Rebecca Walker and Michelle Tea, defining a unique “third wave sensibility” and asking: does literary success help women’s liberation?
Unifying the Field of Psychosexual Therapy
This groundbreaking book gathers insights on psychosexual therapy from leading experts. What distinguishes this volume is its dedication to diversity, offering a rich mosaic of perspectives on the psychological, cultural, and ethical dimensions of sex therapy. An essential read.
Exploring various dimensions of Euroscepticism in the context of the greatest economic crisis in the history of the EU, this title discusses the future of the European body in a critical context marked by what appears to be “never-ending” concerns of leadership and legitimacy.
Revealing the importance of valuing literature that has travelled over bodies of water, this volume emphasizes the common theme that water unites nations and their readers through literature. Topics examined range from South Africa’s ongoing crises to reinvented poetry.
Ten articles on contemporary Muslim thought, gathered here, give testimony to the existence of plurality in Muslim theology. They each focus on the thought of a contemporaneous Muslim theologian and deliberate the interdependence between theological debates and their context.
Unity in Diversity, Volume 1
How is identity formed by culture and society? This collection of essays by multicultural scholars explores issues of difference, otherness, inclusion, and multiple ethnic, cultural, and gender identities from literary, social, and historical perspectives.
Unity in Diversity, Volume 2
This work investigates how ignoring markers of identity harms cultural groups and creates unstable unity. Drawing on linguistics, translation, and cultural and political studies, this book is a rich repository for linguists and scholars in these fields.
Universal Morality Reconsidered
This book bridges the great divide in moral discourse. It argues that universal morality is most successful when grounded in God, and unlike other works, it successfully integrates the newest empirical research from the sciences into a theological framework.
Universal Representation, and the Ontology of Individuation (Volume 5
These essays explore ceaseless medieval debates on how we conceive things and the nature of individuation. They consider the metaphysics of universal representation in thinkers from Avicenna and Aquinas to Duns Scotus and Ockham.
Universalisation of Elementary Education
This study evaluates the District Primary Education Programme (DPEP) in South India, questioning its success in achieving access, retention, quality, and equality. The DPEP enhanced access and gender equality but saw only moderate success in retention and quality.
University PR and Efforts to Prevent Research Misconduct
University PR departments and research integrity offices evolved at the same time, but are they interrelated? Is there a risk that universities, to protect their reputations, might develop illiberal traits and distance themselves from classic academic virtues?
University Students’ Wellbeing
This case study explores wellbeing issues like stress and anxiety among university students. It offers a roadmap to resilience through coping strategies like meditation and mindfulness. For students, educators, and policymakers seeking to enhance wellbeing, this book is for you.
Unlocking Developed India through Technology, Innovation and Inclusivity
This collection explores strategic pathways to Viksit Bharat 2047 through technology, innovation, sustainability, and inclusion. With insights on AI, green finance, and digital governance, it’s an essential resource for those committed to accelerating India’s transition.
For Trinidad and Tobago, a robust Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) framework can improve financial inclusion and may be the key to unlocking economic growth. This study assesses the current EFT policy and provides recommendations for modernizing the financial system.
Unlocking Opportunities in Sub-Saharan Africa
Emerging markets in sub-Saharan Africa present vast opportunities, but their volatility makes sustainable profitability a major challenge. This book provides a framework, using cases and illustrations, to help organisations navigate these markets and achieve lasting success.
IoT, AI, and Blockchain are transforming daily life, enhancing sectors like healthcare, cities, and agriculture. This comprehensive survey covers the integration of these technologies, their smart applications, and the open issues and future challenges ahead.
This innovative study corrects persistent misconceptions about Edward S. Curtis, the influential photographer of American Indians. The author argues that Curtis was keenly aware of the major changes Native Americans faced, providing a reappraisal of his monumental work.
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