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Sexuality and Gender in the Classical World

DOWNLOADSexuality and Gender in the Classical World: Readings and Sources (Interpreting Ancient History) by Laura K. McClure (Editor)This book explores the fascinating world of sex and gender roles in the classical period. It provides readers with essays that represent a range of perspectives on women, gender and sexuality in the ancient world. They are accessible to general readers whilst also

Sexuality in Greek and Roman Literature and Society

DOWNLOADSexuality in Greek and Roman Literature and Society: A Sourcebook by Marguer JohnsonThis volume contains numerous original translations of ancient poetry, inscriptions, and documents, all of which illuminate the multifaceted nature of sexuality in antiquity.The detailed introduction provides full social and historical context for the sources, and guides students on how to use the material

The Media City

DOWNLOADThe Media City: Media, Architecture and Urban Spaceby Dr Scott McQuire Review'If only more new media commentators had this level of historical-critical reference, engaging, good stories, and a degree of wonder at what media and windows bring to the city, to life...' - John Hutnyk, Academic Director, Centre for Cultural Studies, Goldsmiths University of London'Just when you thought the

The Cultures of Globalization

DOWNLOADThe Cultures of Globalization (Post-Contemporary Interventions)by Fredric Jameson, Ioan Davies, Subramani, Barbara Trent, Sherif Hetata, Joan Martinez-Alier, Noam ChomskyA pervasive force, globalization has come to represent the export and import of culture, the speed and intensity of which has increased to unprecedented levels in recent years. Here an international panel of intellectuals

Edward W. Said - presentations of the Intellectual: The 1993 Reith Lectures

DOWNLOADpresentations of the Intellectual: The 1993 Reith Lectures by Edward W. SaidCelebrated humanist, teacher, and scholar, Edward W. Said here examines the ever-changing role of the intellectual today. In these six stunning essays - delivered on the BBC as the prestigious Reith Lectures - Said addresses the ways in which the intellectual can best serve society in the light of a heavily

World Press Encyclopedia

DOWNLOADWorld Press Encyclopedia: A Survey of Press Systems Worldwide ( TWO VOL. SET ) by Amanda C. Quick Twenty-one years after publication of the first edition, this completely revised work contains articles on the press and media in 232 countries and territories. Arranged alphabetically by country, entries generally cover the history of the Fourth Estate, press laws, economic framework,

Understanding Media: The Extensions of Man

DOWNLOADUnderstanding Media: The Extensions of Man by Marshall McLuhanwith a new introduction by Lewis H. Lapham This reissue of Understanding Media marks the thirtieth anniversary (1964-1994) of Marshall McLuhan's classic expose on the state of the then emerging phenomenon of mass media. Terms and phrases such as "the global village" and "the medium is the message" are now part of the lexicon,

Household and Family Religion in Antiquity

DOWNLOADHousehold and Family Religion in Antiquity (Ancient World: Comparative Histories) by John Bodel, Saul M. Olyan (EditorS) Traditional scholarship on religion in antiquity has favoured the study of national, regional, or municipal worship, overlooking the significant day-to-day rituals and beliefs that existed beyond the contexts of state-sponsored or civic temple cults. Household and

Greek and Roman Dress from A to Z

DOWNLOADGreek and Roman Dress from A to Z (The Ancient World from a to Z) by Liza Cleland Who dressed as a woman in an attempt to commit adultery with Julius Caesar’s wife? How did the ancient Greeks make blusher from seaweed? Just how does one wear a toga?If, as many claim, the importance of clothes lies in their detail, then this a book that no sartorially savvy Classicist should be without.

Indo-European Poetry and Myth

DownloadIndo-European Poetry and Myth by M. L. WestThe Indo-Europeans, speakers of the prehistoric parent language from which most European and some Asiatic languages are descended, most probably lived on the Eurasian steppes some five or six thousand years ago. Martin West investigates their traditional mythologies, religions, and poetries, and points to elements of common heritage. In The East

The Social Roots of Basque Nationalism

DownloadThe Social Roots of Basque Nationalism (The Basque Series)by Alfonso Pérez-Agote The Basque people have preserved their ethnic identity and sense of themselves as a separate community despite centuries of repression, diaspora, and economic and social upheaval—one of the most remarkable achievements in the history of that phenomenon we call nationalism. In The Social Roots of Basque

Encyclopedia of Society and Culture in the Ancient World

DownloadEncyclopedia of Society and Culture in the Ancient World (Encyclopedia of Society & Culture in the Ancient World)by Peter I. Bogucki (Editor) The four-volume "Encyclopedia of Society and Culture in the Ancient World" offers comprehensive coverage of the ancient world, from prehistory to the fall of Rome, including Western and non-Western cultures and civilizations. An introduction

Cultural Theory: The Key Concepts

DownloadCultural Theory: The Key Concepts (Routledge Key Guides) ow in its second edition, Cultural Theory: The Key Concepts is an up-to-date and comprehensive survey of over 350 of the key terms central to cultural theory today.This second edition includes new entries on:* colonialism* cybercultur* globalisation* terrorism* visual studies.Providing clear and succinct introductions to a wide

Social and Cultural Anthropology: The Key Concepts

DownloadSocial and Cultural Anthropology: The Key ConceptsSocial and Cultural Anthropology: The Key Concepts is the ideal introduction to this discipline, defining and discussing its central terms with clarity and authority. Among the concepts explored are: cybernetics, ecriture, the feminine, gossip, human Rights, moralities, stereotypes, thick description, and violence. Each entry is

Arete: Greek Sports from Ancient Sources

DownloadArete: Greek Sports from Ancient Sources by Stephen G. MillerFrom the informal games of Homer's time to the highly organized contests of the Roman world, Miller has compileda trove of ancient sources: Plutarch on boxing, Aristotle on the pentathlon, Philostratos on the buying and selling of victories, Vitruvius on literary competitions, and Xenophon on female body building. With nearly 50

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