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Debates over hate speech, pornography, and other sorts of controversial speech raise issues that go to the core of the First Amendment. This book presents a theory of the First Amendment that seeks to overcome the conflict between free speech and human dignity.

This work argues that the dedication of the Americans to maintaining beautiful lawns is contributing to the environmental problems facing the planet. It offers strategies for creating aesthetically pleasing and ecologically sound lawns. This updated edition adds a new chapter and illustrations.

"Inside Picture Books" raises the question of whether our childhood experiences of picture books can actually be profound enough to shape our adult lives. This book should be of interest to teachers, parents and therapists alike and a lesson to anyone reading a bedtime story.

"Rather than the proverbial melting pot, Wilson asks us to recognize a West that is at least a place where, against a backdrop of aridity and expansive space, diverse lives can and do coexist." -John Rohrbach

Catalog of an exhibition held at Yale University Art Gallery, August 21-November 22, 2015.

An in-depth look at the changing status of American artists in the 18th and early 19th century

A landmark examination of iconic and provocative portraits by Warhol and Mapplethorpe, presented side by side and in depth for the first time

A prize-winning scholar offers a sweeping exploration of the role doors have played in history

A fascinating account of the avant-garde photo-based arts from the early Soviet Union, featuring many previously unpublished images

One of Germany's leading historians presents an ambitious and masterful account of the years encompassing the two world wars

A comprehensive survey examining the vibrant and sumptuous art of illumination during a period of profound intellectual and cultural transformation

The Art Institute of Chicago's opportunity to host the International Exhibition of Modern Art, better known as the Armory Show, in 1913 set a radical new course for modern art in the US. This title brings together over 130 masterpieces from the Art Institute, which holds one of the finest collections of European modern art in North America.

Presents a translation of "II Samuel", including scrolls and fragments from Qumran. This volume resolves the complicated textual history of "Samuel".

Florence Cathedral, familiarly called Il Duomo, is an architectural masterpiece and home to celebrated works of art. Perhaps the most beloved example is Luca della Robbia's sculptural programme for the organ loft. In this title, Luca's sculptures are examined alongside illuminated manuscripts commissioned for musical performances.

A portrayal of the unique and vibrant city of Calcutta, shown in an intriguing array of captivating and visually arresting photographs

A sophisticated analysis of changing views of political virtue in the 18th century and the origins of the modern dilemma over probity and suitability for high public office

A glimpse into the development of the American West through startling photographs of the frontier landscape and the rich culture of American Indian tribes

For over a millennium Durham has occupied a central place in English religious history, with its Norman rebuilding (1093-1133) marking it as an internationally significant masterpiece in the history of architecture. This volume offers a comprehensive account, on the founding, development, building and decoration of this important edifice.

In 1969 and 1970, Louis I Kahn (1901-1974) - one of America's greatest 20th-century architects - participated in a series of interviews with a young German architectural historian, Heinrich Klotz. This title provides a full edited transcript of these illuminating interviews, which provide insights into Kahn's philosophy of architecture.

The artistic accomplishments of James Northcote (1746-1831) have tended to be overshadowed by his role as a biographer of Joshua Reynolds, first President of the Royal Academy of Arts. This book focuses on Northcote's One Hundred Fables (1828), a masterpiece of wood engraving.

Carpets made in the "Rug Belt" - an area that includes Morocco, North Africa, the Middle East, Central Asia, and northern India - have been a source of fascination and collecting since the 13th century. This book explores the history, design techniques, materials, craftsmanship, and socio-economic contexts of these works.