The geography of the book is as old as the history of the book. Yet, while the history of the book is an established research field, including important work on the production and dissemination of the book, on print culture and on reading practices and other matters of reception…
This volume brings together contributions exploring the mutual relationships between genetics, markets, societies, and identities in genetics and genomics. It draws upon the recent transdisciplinary debate on how socio-cultural factors influence understandings of 'genetics2.0' a…
This volume brings together contributions exploring the mutual relationships between genetics, markets, societies, and identities in genetics and genomics. It draws upon the recent transdisciplinary debate on how socio-cultural factors influence understandings of 'genetics2.0' a…
This volume examines the causes and consequences of crime and corruption in organizations, and the choices we face in our efforts to eradicate these social maladies. This is the most up-to-date thinking on both classic and novel approaches to crime and corruption, and covers the…
This comparative volume looks at the track record of several defunct federalisms to identify options that have been overlooked and decisions that precipitated the collapse. Bringing together insights from the study of state failure and federal collapse, it examines the ways in w…
Theology and the churches are often considered to be at the margins of contemporary culture, frequently struggling for identity and attention. In this important new book Martyn Percy argues that a rich form of practical theological engagement is needed if the churches are to com…
This is the first book to focus upon aspects of performance in the broader context of nineteenth-century British musical culture. An introduction explores Nicholas Temperley's vast contribution to musicology, highlighting his seminal importance in creating the field of nineteent…
Focusing on Messiaen's relation to history - both his own and the history he engendered - the 'Messiaen Perspectives' volumes convey the growing understanding of his deep and varied interconnections with his cultural milieux. 'Messiaen Perspectives 1: Sources and Influences' exa…
Focusing on Messiaen's relation to history - both his own and the history he engendered - the 'Messiaen Perspectives' volumes convey the growing understanding of his deep and varied interconnections with his cultural milieux. 'Messiaen Perspectives 1: Sources and Influences' exa…
