Amidst global transformations, the criminal law of post-Soviet states has a new function: ensuring security. This book reveals how the boundaries of law are expanding, the concept of “crime” is shifting, and the emphasis is moving from punishment to new criminal-legal measures.
Promoting healthy lifestyles for students is a shared responsibility. While schools lay the foundation, it requires the combined efforts of family and society. This book is for teachers, parents, and community members who wish to understand their role in this vital process.
Imprints of Jesus of Nazareth
The Veil of Manoppello shows a face, alive. The Shroud of Turin, a body, dead. For 2000 years, their origin has been a mystery. Now, discover overwhelming new evidence from the first scientific examination of the Veil, linking both relics to one man.
For three generations, Afghans have migrated across the world. This book defines the concept of diaspora, considering key ideas like “belonging” and “return.” It focuses on the Afghan diaspora, particularly in Iran, and offers short accounts of their lives.
In this collection, Nigeria’s most notable scholars offer insights into the pitfalls of governance and institutional dysfunctions that threaten the vitality of the Fourth Republic—the nation’s longest stretch of democratic rule since the end of military regimes.
Scholars offer perspectives on fostering an inclusive campus. Essays explore lessons from the COVID crisis, promoting diversity through literature and language, and advocating for underrepresented students to prepare them for global leadership with cultural intelligence.
Writing Research Differently
This book challenges the notion of the empirical research article as a neutral form. Analyzing texts from engaged research, it reveals how authors resist scientific conventions and proposes a re-imagined article to advance social and cognitive justice in scholarly communication.
This collection of essays offers new perspectives on female authors of Spanish crime fiction. The studies analyze how their versatile narratives explore gender, sexuality, and social issues while reformulating the crime genre—and sometimes departing from it entirely.
Alice Munro’s Bestiary
Inspired by medieval bestiaries, this alphabet book juxtaposes medieval illuminations with Alice Munro excerpts featuring animals. It explores how Munro troubles the boundary between human and non-human, solving some enigmas of her stories while suggesting new riddles.
Explore theories and research on social influence. This book covers methods from advertising and propaganda to public relations, examining source credibility, the third-person effect, media agenda-setting, and the effectiveness of government communication campaigns.
American Policy Discourses on China
This book’s compelling analysis examines the narratives surrounding US-China relations from early American perspectives to the present, revealing enduring perceptions of China that continue to significantly influence policy in the world’s most important bilateral relationship.
This study of medieval travel writings from Europe and East Asia reveals a common literature of encounter. It shows striking similarities in how Eastern and Western travellers behaved in the face of difference, offering a precious lens into the world before globalization.
Key articles from the 2023 AusAct conference address innovative post-COVID discussions on how the Performing Arts can survive crisis. Chapters explore the significant role of acting teachers in our education sector and their contribution to the international creative economies.
Abiezer Coppe is one of the most exciting writers of the seventeenth century: a prophetic writer full of passion, fury, wit, and naked sincerity. He is not afraid to speak directly in the voice of God to condemn the hypocrisy and corruption of his era.
Photographs of Interpreters
This book rescues photographs of interpreters: from diplomats trusted by Nixon to indigenous guides making first contact in the Amazon. Each image is analyzed as a performance, a moment expressing geopolitical power, and an act of salvaging lives lost in the sea of history.
Surface-Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy (SERS) is revolutionizing water quality monitoring. This book explores its application for detecting pollutants, toxins, and pathogens at minute concentrations, equipping you with knowledge for efficient on-site and laboratory analysis.
This ground-breaking volume shows how leading Islamists use Islamic legal theory to create a liberal theory compatible with secularism. This rests not on a break with heritage, but on rediscovering it by shifting focus from what God said to what He intended.
This collection of essays highlights education’s role as a cornerstone of society, crucial for human and social development. The book explains various pedagogical prescriptions for improving the human condition by exploring the key relationship between the school and society.
Conceptualizing Semantic Relevance between Word Roots
Uncover the hidden semantic links between word roots. This book reveals how similar core components create shared meanings across diverse language families, offering profound insights into the nature of language and culture.
Systemics helps us navigate our increasingly complex world. This book provides an easy-to-read introduction to this new science for students and professionals, covering everything from basic concepts and systems thinking to modeling and organizational transformation.
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