Antinomies of Economic Development in Italy
This study unpacks Italy’s North-South divide, revealing the decisive role of “mediating capitalism.” Learn how a ruling class, powerful through its institutional ties, sparked Southern Italy’s post-war economic and civil progress.
This book explores how magnetic reconnection in solar flares accelerates particles. These particles heat the solar atmosphere, launching supersonic shocks into the Sun’s interior and causing the seismic responses on the photosphere known as sunquakes.
This book emphasizes the role of the extracellular matrix in regulating cell growth and death. It presents promising findings that trace elements Zn, Se, and Mn can inhibit the progression of colorectal cancer, offering hope for their potential therapeutic use in CRC patients.
William Blake, Jacques Derrida and the Secret Heart of Deconstruction
This book reads Derrida’s deconstruction through Blake’s “Eternity is in love with the productions of time.” It takes deconstruction out of the seminar room, demonstrating its vital role in everyday life and revealing it as the invisible heart of both art and religion.
Identity Politics and Polarization
The meaning of democracy and identity is at stake. In an era of disinformation and tribalism, this book dissects the central fault lines of our time, arguing for a renewed narrative grounded in social reciprocity and the rule of law as a foundation for common ground.
Symbol and Metaphor in Opera
This study examines symbolism throughout the history of opera, from its mythological roots to contemporary works. It analyzes how allegory, metaphor, and imagery impart the enduring mystic and meaning of this rich genre, while reflecting on its future.
Orator, lawyer, and actor, Dudley Field Malone defended John Scopes in the “Monkey Trial” and suffragist Alice Paul. But his life was also a tragedy of scandal and financial ruin, ending in bankruptcy with only a claim for $114 to his name. A fascinating, tragic figure.
Arab writers must deal with a harsh reality shaped by non-stop wars. This book uses a semiotic approach, arguing the whole truth is not in a text, but in how reality is re-presented. By connecting form and content, it asks: How does Arabic literature represent its agenda?
The Political Economy of Hollywood
This book explores the history of the U.S. motion picture industry and examines the political content of movies about war, revolutions, terrorism, and identity.
Intelligent and Smart Computing
Explore the latest advances in intelligent computing and their application to real-life problems like energy management, healthcare, and autonomous vehicles. Case studies reveal the effectiveness of smart solutions, making this book valuable for researchers and practitioners.
Natural disasters severely affect developing countries, where communities lack resources and suffer from discrimination. This book discusses building networks for disaster management and introduces inclusive capitalism to replace the current ideology of self-interest.
Conscientious Branding
In today’s values-driven world, brands must go beyond profits. This book unpacks conscientious branding—aligning business with societal values to build trust and success. Through case studies and practical frameworks, it provides a roadmap to create lasting positive impact.
Drawing on experiences from practitioners across the globe, this book re-visualizes language assessment. It provides effective, inventive concepts for teachers and developers to create assessment tools that reflect authentic, needs-based language use.
Intersections of Conviviality
This book explores how marginalized communities—Black, POC, Muslim, and Trans*—navigate racism and inequality in Europe by forming alliances. Through personal narratives and analysis, it shares their stories, struggles, and hopes, celebrating conviviality as a way forward.
Octavio Paz and Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz
This book explores Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz and Octavio Paz, two Mexican writers separated by centuries yet united by their defiance of religious and political orthodoxies. It analyzes their landmark poems, El Sueño and Blanco, and includes an English translation of El Sueño.
Essays on William James, Alfred N. Whitehead and Jakob von Uexküll
These essays triangulate the works of William James, Alfred N. Whitehead, and Jakob von Uexküll. The author explores meaning as a dynamic process that unfolds in both non-human and human life, leading to a powerful maxim: where there is life, there is meaning.
Cultural Humility from the Perspective of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
This book presents modern and innovative approaches to flexible Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). Understanding cultural differences and practicing cultural humility are fundamental to developing an effective and culturally sensitive therapeutic relationship.
A practical guide for engineers and safety professionals on designing structures resilient to fire and explosions. This book provides methodologies to assess risks, enhance structural safety, and mitigate hazards in high-risk industrial and offshore environments.
Founded by Dr Cho Han Kyu, Natural Farming is a nature-respecting alternative to chemical-intensive agriculture that assures high yield and good quality for lower costs. Now used in over 15 countries, it provides tools to improve livelihoods and conserve the environment.
A Study in Guilt
Why do some feel the crushing weight of guilt while others feel none? This book investigates the psychology of remorse through harrowing events like WWII and the Jallianwala Bagh massacre, and the literary complicity of Hamlet’s friends, Rosencrantz and Guildenstern.
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