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Book Synopsis Middle Kingdom Palace Culture and Its Echoes in the Provinces by : Alejandro Jiménez-Serrano
Download or read book Middle Kingdom Palace Culture and Its Echoes in the Provinces written by Alejandro Jiménez-Serrano and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2021-01-25 with total page 517 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The chapters of Middle Kingdom Palace Culture and Its Echoes in the Provinces discuss the degree of influence that provincial developments played in reshaping the Egyptian state and culture during the Middle Kingdom. Contributors to the volume are Egyptologists from around the world who have developed their research following a conference held at the University of Jaén in Spain.
Book Synopsis BUCKLEY, BATMAN & MYNDIE: Echoes of the Victorian culture-clash frontier by :
Download or read book BUCKLEY, BATMAN & MYNDIE: Echoes of the Victorian culture-clash frontier written by and published by . This book was released on 2021-01-01 with total page 977 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sounding 7 begins with Echo 107 titled CONTEMPORARY EUROPEAN EYES ON THE OZ CULTURE-CLASH FRONTIER followed by echoes on BUCKLEY REVISITED, AFTER THE PROTECTORATE CRUMBLED and WHAT OF PROTECTOR ROBINSON? Echoes follow on salvaging tribal ways, the Merri Creek black orphanage, ‘going round the bend’ at the Asylum and Echo 114: THE CELESTIALS OF VICTORIA, being the resented Chinese gold miners. Exploring the contrasting fate of Batman, La Trobe and Derrimut, leads into echoes on fringe-dwelling, cultural resistance and Oz racism, in particular the mass psychology of racist ideology that culminated with World War 2. After the gold rush era, life and right behaviour at the Healesville Coranderrk mission station and re-thinking William Thomas the Aboriginal Guardian lead to the pleasant notion of civilizing British colonies through sport. The life and exploits of Tom Wills is celebrated in Echo 122: THE MAKING & BREAKING OF VICTORIA’S FIRST SPORTING HERO. Turning to political history, Oz class struggles – convicts, capitalism and nation-building asks the question with Echo 124: WHITHER MARXISM [?] and then BRITISH EMPIRE POLICY REFORMS IN THE 1840s to contain a Chartist-led revolution. Facets of Victorian ‘quality of life’ since the land grab are followed by echoes on the astrology of the 1802 Port Phillip Crown possession claim and an echo titled TOWARDS AN ASTROLOGY OF CIVILIZATION. The Sounding concludes with approaches to researching Aboriginal society, an undergraduate essay on the Dreamtime and finally with Echo 130: A RAINBOW SERPENT BRIDGE. Today in the 21s century, I wonder how differently Oz would have developed if the then ruling British government in Sydney and London had not used censorship to delay the gold rush for almost 40 years! Sounding 8 begins with Echo 131: HISTORY DISTORTION & CENSORSHIP and is backed up with a critique of Britannia’s pirate empire that together spawn two more echoes of doubtful but controversial polemics in 1421 – THE YEAR CHINA DISCOVERED THE WORLD suggesting they were here in Oz many centuries before Captain Cook. Echo 135: THE KADAITCHA SUNG MEETS THE DRUID INHERITANCE pits Palm Islander Sam Watson’s 1990s fiction The Kadaitcha Sung [the ‘clever’ occult Oz Dreamtime] in occult war with the equally ancient European / Celtic / Druid magic in the psyche of the Aryan ‘race’, so to speak. Going even further out on a limb, the focus shifts to recent light shed on ‘dark ages barbarians’ now considered by some historians to have been more culturally refined than the modern city individual. Back in Oz with Echo 137: WHITE MAN’S LAW – BLACKFELLOW LAW and Echo 138: McLEOD’S BUCKET FROM SKULL CREEK brings Western Australia after WW2 into wider awareness with the Pilbara pastoral workers strike of 1946-49 that won half-decent wage rights for Aboriginal stockmen. Moving further north, Echo 141: RECENT ARNHEMLAND CONNECTIONS Part 1: Taming the NT is the stuff of White Australia’s race-based patriotism as depicted in Ion Idriess’s once-mainstream fascist fictions counterpointed by Part 2: James Gaykamangus’s Striving to bridge the chasm: my cultural learning journey. The final echo 142 talks treaty.
Book Synopsis BUCKLEY, BATMAN & MYNDIE: Echoes of the Victorian culture-clash frontier by : David Kyhber Close
Download or read book BUCKLEY, BATMAN & MYNDIE: Echoes of the Victorian culture-clash frontier written by David Kyhber Close and published by BookPOD. This book was released on 2021-01-01 with total page 481 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sounding 6 begins with Bain Attwood’s thesis Blacks & Lohans and an echo titled SEX & SORROW EAST OF MELBOURNE. Then Henry Meyrick’s frontier life and death in Western Port and Gipps Land leads into Echo 93: TAMING MELBOURNE BAYSIDE & THE DANDENONGS. Turning to OPENING GIPPSLAND: elite squatters at Sale are contrasted by surviving Kooris on Jackson’s Track. The narrative then backtracks in time with Echo 95: CONTRIBUTIONS TO TRUTH ABOUT SLAUGHTER IN GIPPSLAND comprising the Porter, Cox, Fels and Gardner versions of the blood-stained land-grab. Fels then reports on the Native Police actions and Morgan’s recent overview of the Ganai before and after white settlement concludes the shameful issues long denied or excused. Echo 96: LIAR’S LUNCH charts the rise and fall of pioneer Angus McMillan MP before the focus shifts to the historical geography of East Gippsland clans and languages and on to missionary Bulmer at Lake Tyers with the stories of the payback of Hopping Kitty and Attwood’s study of Brataualung man Tarra Bobby. Alfred Howitt’s birthing of Oz anthropology with his opus The Native Tribes of South-east Australia published at the start of the 20th century is the source material of several echoes on the making of ‘clever’ men and on songs and song-makers. Sounding 6 closes with extracts reprinted from Professor Elkin’s Aboriginal Men of High Degree – their personality and ‘making’, the powers of medicine men, and in conclusion Echo 106: ABORIGINAL MEN OF HIGH DEGREE IN A CHANGING WORLD.
Book Synopsis A Cry of Mabaan Son by : James Daniel
Download or read book A Cry of Mabaan Son written by James Daniel and published by Pencil. This book was released on 2024-02-21 with total page 161 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Cry of Mabaan Son" is a poignant and powerful narrative that unfolds across three countriesSouth Sudan, Ethiopia, and Norway. At its core is the emotional journey of a young boy born in Maban County, Dangaji, South Sudan, who, due to the persistent challenges faced by his community in Bunj, Maban, finds himself seeking refuge in Ethiopia before eventually settling in Norway. The narrative is a heart-wrenching exploration of the turmoil faced by the Mabaan community, torn apart by internal conflicts and external pressures. The young boy's cry echoes from the lands of his birth to foreign shores, a lament for the peace of mind that seems elusive for his people.
Book Synopsis Heritage Studies - A Compendium by : Dr. Priyanka Joshi
Download or read book Heritage Studies - A Compendium written by Dr. Priyanka Joshi and published by Nyra Publishers LLP. This book was released on 2024-05-29 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Heritage Studies - A Compendium" is a comprehensive compilation of ideologies and facts related to Heritage Studies, meticulously designed for students under India's New Education Policy (NEP). This book emerged from the recognition that no single resource currently covers the entire syllabus comprehensively, making it an invaluable reference for students. Crafted to be both informative and accessible, this essential guide is ideal for anyone studying Heritage Conservation, Heritage Management, or any other aspect of Heritage Studies. It encompasses a broad spectrum of topics, providing detailed information and thorough discussions on various terms and notions. Readers will explore the local heritage of Maharashtra, the national heritage of India, and world heritage. The aim of this book is to offer a deep understanding of our rich and diverse heritage, presenting complex concepts in a student-friendly manner. Whether you are a novice student or an enthusiast seeking to expand your knowledge,
Book Synopsis Families in Motion by : Clara Gerhardt
Download or read book Families in Motion written by Clara Gerhardt and published by SAGE Publications. This book was released on 2019-11-13 with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dynamics of the family can be seen as a complex set of interrelated cogs, like the dials and wheels within a sophisticated timepiece. Families in Motion: Dynamics in Diverse Contexts is a clear, comprehensive, and contextual view of how the dials and wheels of that complex set work together. With a focus on multicultural competence through diverse contexts and examples, this new text explores the complexities of the family regarding roles, functions, and development in a way that is approachable for students. Grounded in theory and using 40 years of academic experience, author Clara Gerhardt guides readers through concepts of family theories and examines the ever-changing movement, communication, and conditions of both the family as a system and each member within the system. Covering approaches from the theoretical to the therapeutic, Families in Motion will support students in extending their cultural competence while understanding families and their members with greater confidence.
Book Synopsis Latin American Cultural Studies: A Reader by : Jens Andermann
Download or read book Latin American Cultural Studies: A Reader written by Jens Andermann and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2018-10-03 with total page 535 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Featuring twenty-five key essays from the Journal of Latin American Cultural Studies (Traves/sia), this book surveys the most influential themes and concepts, as well as scouring some of the polemics and controversies, which have marked the field over the last quarter of a century since the Journal's foundation in 1992. Emerging at a moment of crisis of revolutionary narratives, and at the onset of neoliberal economics and emergent narcopolitics, the cultural studies impetus in Latin America was part of an attempted intellectual reconstruction of the (centre-) left in terms of civil society, and the articulation of social movements and agencies, thinking beyond the verticalist constructions from previous decades. This collection maps these developments from the now classical discussions of the ‘cultural turn’ to more recent responses to the challenges of biopolitics, affect theory, posthegemony and ecocriticism. It also addresses novel political constellations including resurgent national-popular or eco-nativist and indigenous agencies. Framed by a critical introduction from the editors, this volume is both a celebration of influential essays published over twenty five years of the Journal and a representative overview of the field in its multiple ramifications, entrenchments and exchanges.
Book Synopsis Translating Culture Specific References on Television by : Irene Ranzato
Download or read book Translating Culture Specific References on Television written by Irene Ranzato and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2015-09-16 with total page 246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Translating Culture Specific References on Television provides a model for investigating the problems posed by culture specific references in translation, drawing on case studies that explore the translational norms of contemporary Italian dubbing practices. This monograph makes a distinctive contribution to the study of audiovisual translation and culture specific references in its focus on dubbing as opposed to subtitling, and on contemporary television series, rather than cinema. Irene Ranzato’s research involves detailed analysis of three TV series dubbed into Italian, drawing on a corpus of 95 hours that includes nearly 3,000 CSR translations. Ranzato proposes a new taxonomy of strategies for the translation of CSRs and explores the sociocultural, pragmatic and ideological implications of audiovisual translation for the small screen.
Book Synopsis The Politics of Cultural Memory by : Jim Aulich
Download or read book The Politics of Cultural Memory written by Jim Aulich and published by Cambridge Scholars Publishing. This book was released on 2020-05-15 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This edited collection explores the political dimensions of cultural memory work in its varied forms of representation, from public monuments to literary texts. Addressing the different ways that cultural texts represent the past in the present, the collection demonstrates that cultural memory is something actively made: the site of a struggle over meanings that can serve a range of political and cultural purposes. The collection offers essays that discuss the politics of cultural memory both in theory and in practice, and features work by some of the leading scholars in the field including Susannah Radstone, Graham Dawson, Felicity Collins and Therese Davis. Contributors explore the ways in which memory comes to be articulated through particular cultural practices, from film and photography to literature and public monuments, all of which have their own codes and conventions, modes of address and audiences. As such this volume brings together scholars working in a range of disciplines (literary studies, history, art history, film studies) and in so doing seeks to establish a dialogue between different disciplines and methodologies and to explore cultural memory work in a range of different intellectual fields, cultural forms and political and historical contexts, for instance, the Holocaust, Northern Ireland, Australia, Palestine, and the former Soviet Bloc. The collection will be of interest to students, researchers and scholars working in the area of cultural memory studies, for whom it will represent an invaluable collection of current work in the field. It will also interest scholars working in the particular areas with which it engages, for instance, postcolonial studies, Holocaust studies, Eastern European Studies, Irish Studies, Art History and English Studies.
Book Synopsis Cultural and Literary Critiques of the Concepts of "race" by : E. Nathaniel Gates
Download or read book Cultural and Literary Critiques of the Concepts of "race" written by E. Nathaniel Gates and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 1997 with total page 422 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Ancient Geoglyphs Of Peru, England & Chile by : A.J. Kingston
Download or read book Ancient Geoglyphs Of Peru, England & Chile written by A.J. Kingston and published by A.J. Kingston. This book was released on 101-01-01 with total page 239 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Unlock the Mysteries of Ancient Geoglyphs with Our Exclusive Book Bundle! Embark on an extraordinary journey through time, culture, and history with our captivating book bundle, "Ancient Geoglyphs of Peru, England & Chile." Delve into the enigmatic symbols that have puzzled and inspired generations, as we uncover the secrets of the Nazca Lines, Uffington White Horse, Atacama Giant, and Paracas Candelabra. This meticulously curated collection offers you the opportunity to explore the stories etched into the landscapes of three diverse regions—Peru, England, and Chile—revealing the threads that connect ancient civilizations to our modern world. 🔍 Book 1: "Tracing Time in the Sand: The Historical Evolution of the Nazca Lines" Unveil the mysteries of the Nazca Lines, intricate geoglyphs carved into the deserts of Peru. Journey through time as you trace the footsteps of ancient cultures, unraveling the enigma of these colossal figures and discovering their potential significance. 🐎 Book 2: "Galloping Through Centuries: The Saga of the Uffington White Horse in History" Travel across the hills of England to encounter the Uffington White Horse, a striking chalk figure that has galloped through the annals of history. Immerse yourself in tales of knights, folklore, and the enduring connection between humanity and the land. 🌌 Book 3: "Giant Steps of Antiquity: Charting the Legacy of the Atacama Giant" Venture to the Chilean desert to uncover the secrets of the Atacama Giant, an anthropomorphic figure etched into the landscape. Explore its celestial alignment, contemplate its cultural significance, and traverse the giant's footsteps across time. 🕯️ Book 4: "Whispers from the Desert: Unveiling the Story of the Paracas Candelabra" Discover the Paracas Candelabra—a maritime mystery carved into the sands of Chile's coast. Delve into the world of ancient seafaring cultures, untangle the threads of its symbolism, and decipher the whispers hidden within its lines. Why Choose Our Book Bundle? 📚 Comprehensive Exploration: Immerse yourself in four in-depth volumes, each dedicated to a unique geoglyph. Uncover the stories, cultures, and mysteries that surround these ancient symbols. 🔥 Exclusive Insights: Our bundle offers exclusive insights from researchers, archaeologists, and historians who have dedicated their lives to understanding these enigmatic creations. 🌎 Diverse Perspectives: Explore the significance of geoglyphs across different regions and cultures, bridging the gaps between civilizations separated by time and distance. 📖 Engaging Narratives: Our authors bring history to life with captivating storytelling that blends historical facts, folklore, and modern insights. 🎁 Limited-Time Offer: This exclusive book bundle is available for a limited time only. Don't miss your chance to embark on a journey through time and culture with these remarkable geoglyphs. Uncover the echoes of the past, explore the threads that connect civilizations, and ignite your curiosity about the mysteries of our world. Order your "Ancient Geoglyphs of Peru, England & Chile" book bundle today and embark on an unforgettable journey into the heart of history!
Download or read book Portals written by Samuel Shepherd and published by Samuel Shepherd. This book was released on 101-01-01 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 🌌 **Unlock the Mysteries of Other Realms with** *PORTALS* 🌌 Do you ever wonder about the unseen forces that shape our world? 🌍 Have you heard the legends of Skinwalkers and shape-shifters, or stories of hidden doorways to other dimensions? What if there were places where the laws of reality bend, allowing glimpses into worlds beyond our own? 🌠 **Introducing *PORTALS: Skinwalkers, Shape-Shifters, and Interdimensional Mysteries*—a groundbreaking journey into the unknown that will captivate your imagination and challenge your perception of reality.** 🌀 **BOOK 1: The Veil of Shadows** 🐺 Venture deep into the mysterious lore of the Navajo Nation, where ancient legends tell of Skinwalkers—beings with the power to shift between human and animal form. These shape-shifters are more than myth; they are guardians of a dark power, walking the line between the physical and the supernatural. 🐾 Discover the truth behind these eerie figures and the chilling stories that have been passed down through generations. What secrets do the shadows hide, and why are these beings feared by even the bravest? 🌌 **BOOK 2: The Rift Between Worlds** 🌍 Step into the mind-bending world of interdimensional travel, where the boundaries of time and space dissolve. Could parallel universes exist? Are wormholes the gateways to other realities? 📡 Explore the cutting-edge theories of quantum physics alongside ancient stories of travelers who have ventured beyond this world and returned to tell their tale. This volume dives into the mysteries of time loops, portals, and the unknown forces that might connect our reality with others. ⛰️ **BOOK 3: The Path of the Forgotten** 🏛️ Unearth the secrets of sacred sites and ancient gateways that were once revered by lost civilizations. From the pyramids of Egypt to the mystical temples hidden deep in the jungles, these sites are more than just architectural wonders. 🌿 Were they designed as portals to other realms? Join the quest to uncover the knowledge of ancient cultures that understood the Earth's hidden energies and harnessed them for purposes still shrouded in mystery. What did they know that we've forgotten? 🌀 **BOOK 4: The Threshold of Eternity** 🔮 Venture into vortexes, paranormal hotspots, and the intersection of science and the supernatural. What makes places like Sedona, Arizona, and Skinwalker Ranch so different from the rest of the world? 🌪️ Scientists, spiritual seekers, and paranormal investigators have long been fascinated by the strange energies that seem to converge in these areas. Could these be the keys to understanding the physics of otherworldly portals? Explore the fine line between legend and science as you discover the powerful forces that exist just beyond our understanding. ✨ *PORTALS* is more than just a book—it’s a gateway to the unknown. Each volume takes you deeper into the realms of the unexplained, revealing the connections between ancient lore, modern science, and the possibility of other dimensions. Whether you're a fan of the paranormal, a seeker of ancient wisdom, or a curious mind looking for the next big mystery, this series will transport you to places where reality bends and the impossible becomes possible. ✨ 🔑 **Are you ready to step through the portal and unlock the mysteries of other worlds?** 🔑 📚 **Why *PORTALS* is a must-read:** - Explore the dark legends of the Navajo Nation and the terrifying reality of Skinwalkers. 👹 - Discover the hidden science behind interdimensional travel and the mysteries of time. ⏳ - Uncover the forgotten knowledge of sacred sites and ancient civilizations. 🗿 - Learn about the strange energies and paranormal phenomena surrounding vortexes and hotspots. ⚡ Prepare yourself for a journey that will stretch your understanding of reality and take you to places that exist just beyond the veil. *PORTALS* will open your mind to the infinite possibilities of worlds unseen and unknown. 🚪 **Are you brave enough to enter?** 🚪 🛒 **Order your copy of *PORTALS* today and begin the journey into the unknown!** 🛒
Book Synopsis The Ultimate Guide to Scripture Connections by : Barrett Williams
Download or read book The Ultimate Guide to Scripture Connections written by Barrett Williams and published by Barrett Williams. This book was released on 2024-10-23 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Unlock the profound connections woven throughout the Bible with *The Ultimate Guide to Scripture Connections*. Dive into an exploration that reveals the intricate tapestry of themes, narratives, and prophecies stretching from Genesis to Revelation. Begin your journey with an understanding of biblical intertextuality, as you uncover why these connections matter and how they transform our comprehension of the Word. Discover the creation themes and patriarchal promises of Genesis, learning how they echo through the pages of both Old and New Testaments. Experience the powerful themes of deliverance in Exodus, where the Passover resonates with deeper spiritual significance, and trace the promises of the Promised Land throughout biblical history. Engage with the Wisdom Literature, finding how Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and Psalms intertwine with the teachings of Jesus and the prophecies of the New Testament. Explore prophetic threads from Isaiah to Revelation, revealing the fulfillment of Messianic prophecies and the visions of the end times. Delve into the synoptic gospels to see how Matthew, Mark, and Luke present the Kingdom of God, illuminated by their rich Old Testament roots. John’s Gospel provides a unique perspective, showcasing the profound "I Am" statements, while Paul’s epistles offer a dialogue on grace, law, and the Body of Christ. Hebrews presents Jesus as the ultimate fulfillment of Old Testament covenants. The Book of Revelation further expands these apocalyptic connections, linking them to the visions of a new heaven and earth. This guide also offers insights into Jewish and Christian interpretations of scripture, and thematic studies such as redemption, covenant, and atonement. Engage personally and communally with these connections, enhancing your devotion, teaching, and preaching. This comprehensive guide is your companion on a spiritual journey, offering pathways for deeper study and community engagement. Rediscover the Bible’s interwoven narratives and let them inspire your faith.
Book Synopsis Activating Cultural and Social Change by : Baden Offord
Download or read book Activating Cultural and Social Change written by Baden Offord and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2021-12-23 with total page 177 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this thought-provoking book, a diverse range of educators, activists, academics, and community advocates provide theoretical and practical ways of activating our knowledge and understanding of how to build a human rights culture. Addressing approaches and applications to human rights within current socio-cultural, political, socio-legal, environmental, educational, and global contexts, these chapters explore tensions, contradictions, and complexities within human rights education. The book establishes cultural and educational practices as intrinsically linked to human rights consciousness and social justice, showing how signature pedagogies used by human rights practitioners can be intellectual, creative, or a combination of both. Across three sections, the book discusses ways of bringing about holistic, relevant, and compelling approaches for challenging and understanding structures of power, which have become a global system, while also suggesting a move from abstract human rights principles, declarations, and instruments to meaningful changes that do not dehumanise and distance us from intrinsic and extrinsic oppressions, denial of identity and community, and other forms of human rights abuse. Offering new critical cultural studies approaches on how a human rights consciousness arises and is practised, this book will be of great interest to scholars and students of cultural studies, education studies, critical sociology, human rights education, and human rights studies.
Book Synopsis Echos of the Plague: The Unforgiving Tale of The Black Death by : ChatStick Team
Download or read book Echos of the Plague: The Unforgiving Tale of The Black Death written by ChatStick Team and published by ChatStick Team. This book was released on 2023-07-08 with total page 110 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 📖 Journey back to the 14th century with "Echoes of the Plague: The Unforgiving Tale of The Black Death"! Crafted with expertise by the ChatStick Team, this book 📚 takes you into the heart of one of the deadliest pandemics in human history. Unravel the mystery of the plague's origins, witness the devastation it wrought on societies, and discover its enduring impact on our world today. ✨From society's desperate fight for survival to the profound transformations it triggered, the Black Death's tale is both heart-wrenching and enlightening. The book illuminates the echo of the plague in our modern society, culture, and medical practices, culminating in a critical evaluation of lessons we can draw for current and future pandemics. 🔍 Immerse yourself in a vivid historical narrative that will leave you reflecting on our past, present, and future. Don't miss out on this illuminating read!
Book Synopsis American Thought and Culture in the 21st Century by : Martin Halliwell
Download or read book American Thought and Culture in the 21st Century written by Martin Halliwell and published by Edinburgh University Press. This book was released on 2008-10-07 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Will the twenty-first century be the next American Century? Will American power and ideas dominate the globe in the coming years? Or is the prestige of the United States likely to crumble beneath the pressure of new international challenges? This ground-breaking book explores the changing patterns of American thought and culture at the dawn of the new millennium, when the world's richest nation has never been more powerful or more controversial. It brings together some of the most eminent North American and European thinkers to investigate the crucial issues and challenges facing the United States during the early years of our new century.From the subterranean political shifts beneath the electoral landscape to the latest biomedical advances, from the literary response to 9/11 to the rise of reality television, this book explores the political, social and cultural contours of contemporary American life - but it also places the United States within a global narrative of commerce, cultural exchange, i
Book Synopsis Echoes of Narcissus by : Lieve Spaas
Download or read book Echoes of Narcissus written by Lieve Spaas and published by Berghahn Books. This book was released on 2000 with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nineteen contributors from the humanities and social sciences present essays exploring the myth of Narcissus, and the formation of theories based on this myth. Topics include the origin of the myth; variations of the myth; works of art inspired by the myth; the application of the myth to various social phenomena, literary works, and films; what the myth suggests about the relationship between self and others; and the transference of the myth from the individual level to the collective group. Spaas teaches French cultural studies at Kingston U. c. Book News Inc.
