Irene J. F. (Professor of ancient Greek, Professor of ancient Greek, University of Amsterdam) de Jong

Narrative is an important element in our daily life and the novel is arguably the most popular genre of our times. The theory of narrative or narratol

Interdisciplinary perspectives on the capacity to perceive, appreciate, and make music.

M. Lindsay Kaplan expands the study of the history of racism through an analysis of the medieval Christian concept of Jewish servitude. Developed thro

In his Bellum Catilinae, C. Sallustius Crispus or Sallust (86-35/34 B.C.E.) recounts the dramatic events of the year 63 B.C.E. when a disgruntled and

Human language allows us to plan, communicate, and create new ideas, without limit. Yet we have only finite experiences, and our languages have finite

This book demonstrates that women have been and key to understanding processes of development and explores the importance of greater gender equality f

Ranging across both standard philosophical territory and the landscape of cutting-edge cognitive science, Mindware: An Introduction to the Philosophy

The fullest biography of Mark Antony in English, A Noble Ruin provides a fresh account of Antony's personal life and especially his public career, inc

From one of the world's leading experts on the subject, a fully updated introduction to the sustainability movement from the 1600s to today The wor

International Law presents a student-focused approach to the subject; clearly written with non-native English-speaking students in mind, a range of le

Thousands of texts, written over a period of three thousand years on papyri and potsherds, in Egyptian, Greek, Latin, Aramaic, Hebrew, Persian, and ot

Celebrating over 30 years as the market-leading series, Blackstone's Statutes have an unrivalled tradition of trust and quality. With a rock-solid rep

This Very Short Introduction provides an analytical narrative of the main events and developments in Soviet Russia between 1917 and 1936. It examines

The most student-focused approach, providing ideal coverage for short, foundational courses at European law schools. International Law presents a s

Byzantium linked the ancient and modern worlds, shaping traditions and handing down to both Eastern and Western civilization a vibrant legacy. 'The Ox

An engaging primer of the history of the sustainability movement from the 1600s to the present day, illuminating how sustainability evolved from a rel

Ethnomusicological fieldwork has significantly changed since the end of the the 20th century. Ethnomusicology is in a critical moment that requires ne

Written by leading authors with extensive experience in both teaching and practice, this established and trusted title equips the student with all the

Linguistics is a comprehensive crosslinguistic introduction to the study of language, and is ideal for undergraduate and graduate level students witho

The City: A World History depicts the rise of urban centers from the middle of the fourth century BCE to the early twenty-first century. It begins in