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Reveals the intimate connection between beauty and the philosophical life. What Plato meant by beauty is not easily characterized, this work shows that Plato ultimately gives up on the possibility of a definition. It provides a serious investigation into the meaning of beauty and places it at the very heart of philosophy.

The social, political, and cultural significance of refugeedom.

Provides a framework for understanding the persistence of the Western view of woman as inferior.

An anthology of essays that capture the spirit, zest, and cultural impact of Richard Pryor's complex artistry. It provides insight into his work to reveal how he simultaneously highlighted and embodied prominent narratives of race, gender, and social conditions in America in ways that enlighten and entertain.

Meir Sternberg's classic study is ';an important book for those who seek to take the Bible seriously as a literary work.' (Adele Berlin, Prooftexts) In ';a book to read and then reread' (Modern Language Review), Meir Sternberg ';has accomplished an enormous task, enriching our understanding of the theoretical basis of Biblical narrative and giving us insight into a remarkable number of particular texts.' (Journal of the American Academy of Religion). The result is a ';a brilliant work' (Choice) distinguished ';both for his comprehensiveness and for the clearly-avowed faith stance from which he understands and interprets the strategies of the biblical narratives.' (Theological Studies). The Poetics of Biblical Narrative shows, in Adele Berlin's words, ';more clearly and emphatically than any book I know, that the Bible is a serious literary worka text manifesting a highly sophisticated and successful narrative poetics.'

This is the first book to consider the general course and significance of the European witch craze of the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries since H.R. Trevor-Roper's classic and pioneering study appeared some fifteen years ago. Drawing upon the advances in historical and social-science scholarship of the past decade and a half, Joseph Klaits integrates the recent appreciations of witchcraft in regional studies, the history of popular culture, anthropology, sociology, and psychology to better illuminate the place of witch hunting in the context of social, political, economic and religious change.In all, Klaits has done a good job. Avoiding the scandalous and sensational, he has maintained throughout, with sensitivity and economy, an awareness of the uniqueness of the theories and persecutions that have fascinated scholars now for two decades and are unlikely to lose their appeal in the foreseeable future."e; -American Historical ReviewThis is a commendable synthesis whose time has come.... fascinating... "e; -The Sixteenth Century Journal... comprehensive and clearly written... An excellent book... "e; -ChoiceImpeccable research and interpretation stand behind this scholarly but not stultifying account... "e; -BooklistA good, solid, general treatment... "e; -Erik MidelfortServants of Satan is a well written, easy to read book, and the bibliography is a good source of secondary materials for further reading."e; -Journal of American Folklore

Features a biography of the Romanian-born French philosopher E M Cioran that focuses on his formative years as a mystical revolutionary attracted to right-wing nationalist politics in interwar Romania, his writings of this period, and his self-imposed exile to France in 1937.

Basic Concepts of Ancient Philosophy presents a lecture course given by Martin Heidegger in 1926 at the University of Marburg. First published in German as volume 22 of the collected works, the book provides Heidegger's most systematic history of Ancient philosophy beginning with Thales and ending with Aristotle. In this lecture, which coincides with the completion of his most important work, Being and Time, Heidegger is working out a way to sharply differentiate between beings and Being. Richard Rojcewicz's clear and accurate translation offers English-speaking readers valuable insight into Heidegger's views on Ancient thought and concepts such as principle, cause, nature, unity, multiplicity, Logos, truth, science, soul, category, and motion.

Who tends to volunteer and why? What causes attract certain types of volunteers? What motivates people to volunteer? Making use of survey information to offer a detailed portrait of the volunteer in America, this work provides a resource for everyone who works with volunteers or is interested in their role in contemporary society.

Presents a portrait of Hindu renouncers or sadhus or ascetics in northern India and Nepal. This title considers a paradox that shapes their lives: while ostensibly defined by their solitary spiritual practice, the stripping away of social commitments, and their break with family and community.

Offers a robust understanding of materiality from a feminist point of view

"e;An important contribution to railroad technological history. The book's strength is the author's mastery of the mechanical details."e; -Mark Reutter, editor, Railroad HistoryThe diesel locomotive sent shock waves through rigid corporate cultures and staid government regulators. For some, the new technology promised to be a source of enormous profits; for others, the railroad industry seemed a threat to their very livelihoods. Evolution of the American Diesel Locomotive introduces the reader to the important technological advances that gave rise to diesel engines, examining not only their impact on locomotive design, but also their impact on the economic and social landscapes. J. Parker Lamb describes the development of these technologies, allowing the reader to fully understand how they were integrated and formed a commercially successful locomotive. Like its companion volume, Perfecting the American Steam Locomotive (IUP, 2003), this book emphasizes the role of the leading engineers whose innovations paved the way for critical breakthroughs. Rail fans will appreciate this authoritative work."e;A host of books and articles have touched on various aspects of this ongoing story over the years, but none tell the story with the completeness and superb clarity found here."e; -Michigan Railfan"e;Lamb provides the reader with detailed descriptions of every generation of diesel locomotive along with a generous supply of excellent photographs."e; -Technology and Culture

Patagonia has been one of the most attractive places for explorers and paleontologists. This work gathers together our knowledge about the evolution of the region and its reptiles. It demonstrates that Patagonia during the Mesozoic gives a distinct perspective on the evolution of life during a key chapter in the geological history of this region.

A fascinating look at the technique of world-renowned pianists from the last two centuries

Perspectives on the strategies of imperial rule pursued by rulers, officials, scholars, and subjects of the Russian empire. This book explores the connections between Russia's expansion over vast territories occupied by people of many ethnicities, religions, and political experiences and the evolution of imperial administration and vision.

What happens when we glance around a room? How do we trust what we see in fleeting moments? Glancing counts for more of human perception than previously imagined. An entire universe is perceived in a glance, but our quick and uncommitted attention prevents examination of these rapid acts and processes.

The use of rhythm in filmmaking from the silent era to today

Hannah Arendt's most important contribution to political thought may be her well-known and often-cited notion of the "right to have rights." This book explores the theoretical and social foundations of Arendt's philosophy on human rights. It considers Arendt's key philosophical works along with her literary writings.

The lively history of the Jewish quarter of Marrakesh and its complex ties to Morocco's Muslim population

The Dark Age of Greece is one of the least understood periods of Greek history. This title explores each century from 1200 to 700 BCE through an individual site Mycenae, Nichoria, Athens, Lefkandi, Corinth, and Ascra that illustrates the major features of each period.

Humphries has rendered (Ovid's) love poetry with conspicuous success into English which is neither obtrusively colloquial nor awkwardly antique." -Virginia Quarterly Review

Presents 29 texts, beginning with "Immortality in the Light of Synechism", in which the author proposes synechism, tendency to regard everything as continuous, as a key advance over the 3 'isms' materialism, idealism, and dualism, and ending with the author's unfinished investigations of the relative merits of different kinds of reasoning.

Broken in spirit and body, James Lewis MacFarland, a wounded veteran of World War I, decides to escape from the military hospital before he is sent to a hospital for tubercular patients. He sets out on a great adventure which takes him to the healing sun and ocean of California.

A provocative and innovative study of Adorno's writings on Beethoven

Expelled from the Communist Party in 1957, later re-admitted and expelled again, the author has lived in exile since 1988. He has continued indefatigably to read, think, and write about his beloved China: the saga of its modern history, the moral wasteland of its present condition, and its place in the global order.

Maltese settlers in colonial Algeria had never lived in France, but as French citizens were abruptly "repatriated" there after Algerian independence in 1962. This study provides insight into race, ethnicity, and nationalism in Europe as well as cultural context for understanding political trends in contemporary France.

A powerful and disturbing novel of the Rwandan genocide

Provides social, cultural, and historical context for understanding one of Europe's longest-running conflicts

Explores the role of gender on both the home and fighting fronts in Eastern Europe during the First and Second World Wars. This book includes themes such as: the ways in which wartime experiences challenge traditional gender roles; post-war restoration of gender order; collaboration and resistance; the body; and memory and commemoration.