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The Death of French Culture (Hardcover)

This book offers yet another delicious glimpse into a relationship that never ceases to fascinate,that between the US and France. It has taken an American to crystallize what France doesn't want to admit: that French culture is no longer an international force to be reckoned with. What is most compelling about it is the accuracy of Morrison's argument,combined with his deep affection for France. There is no rejoicing in his writing. Morrison's is a true lament. In his appraisal of France's growing incapa

The Great War and the Culture of the New Negro (Hardcover)

More than African American soldiers fought in World War I,and returning€troops frequently spoke of color-blind France. Such cosmopolitan experiences,along with the brutal,often desegregated no-man's-land between the trenches,forced African American artists and writers to reexamine their relationship to mainstream (white) American culture.€The war represented a seminal moment for African Americans,and in the s and s it became a touchstone for such diverse cul

The Rise of Market Culture: The Textile Trade and French

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Reddy, William M., PUBLISHER: Cambridge University Press, Combining the perspectives of anthropology and social history, Professor Reddy traces the transition from precapitalist to capitalist culture in the French textile industry from to . He shows how and why a new conception of the social order based on the idea of the market began to emerge, and examines the attendant political and social conflict. Focusing on the northern regional centres in France which led the movement toward mechanisation, the author - employs the methods of cultural anthropology to find that even by French textile labourers had failed to develop a social identity commensurate with the idea of wage labour. This discovery leads him to a critique of the market idea that suggests radical new interpretations of the social history of industrialisation as well as of the concept of ?class consciousness?.

The Purple Culture (Hardcover)

After three bishops are charged with conspiracy for protecting abusive priests and must stand trial in federal court,defense attorney James Kobs finds himself taking an unorthodox route to refute the evidence and persuade the jury.

The Syntax of French (Hardcover)

French is a syntactically interesting language,with aspects of its word order and clause structure triggering a variety of important developments in syntactic theory. This is a concise and accessible guide to the syntax of Modern French,providing a clear overview of those aspects of the language that are of particular interest to linguists. A broad variety of topics are covered,including the development and spread of French; the evolution of its syntax; syntactic variation; lexical categories; noun,verb

A New Dictionary of the French Revolution (Hardcover)

The French Revolution was a huge,brutal yet inspiring phenomenon that changed global political thinking and action,and its echoes resound even in the twenty-first century. It was an intensely complex mix of events,concepts,and individuals and A New Dictionary of the French Revolution is an invaluable aid to unraveling its complications,and an essential companion for students and general readers alike. There are some 400 entries covering the main events,personalities,parties,ideologies,

The Treasure of the "San Jose": Death at Sea in the War of

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Phillips, Carla Rahn, PUBLISHER: Johns Hopkins University Press, Sunk in a British ambush in , the Spanish galleon "San Jos? "was rumored to have one of the richest cargos ever lost at sea. Though treasure hunters have searched for the wreck's legendary bounty, no one knows exactly how much went down with the ship or exactly where it sank. Here, Carla Rahn Phillips confronts the legend of lost treasure with documentary records of the "San Jos?"'s final voyage and suggests that the loss of silver and gold en route to Spain paled in comparison to the loss of the six hundred men who went down with the ship. Drawing from rich archival records, Phillips presents a biography of the ship and its crew. With vivid detail and meticulous scholarship, the author tells the stories of the officers, sailors, apprentices, and pages who manned the ship and explains the historical context in which the "San Jos?" became prey to the British squadron. But the story does not end with the sinking of the "San Jos?." While Phillips addresses the persistent question of how much treasure was on board when the ship went down, she focuses on the human dimensions of the tragedy as well. She recovers the accounts of British naval officers involved in the battle, and examines the impact of the ship's loss on the Spanish government, the survivors, and the families of the men who perished. Original, comprehensive, and compelling, "The Treasure of the " "San Jos?" separates popular myth from history and sheds light on the human lives associated with a "treasure" ship. " "

The Culture of Criticism and the Criticism of Culture

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Gunn, Giles B., PUBLISHER: Oxford University Press, Giles Gunn's important new work is at once a provocative defense of the kind of moral reflection once associated in America with the writings of Lionel Trilling and Edmund Wilson and an acknowledgement that this pragmatic legacy must be reevaluated in the light of challenges posed by structuralist and post-structuralist theory. Including detailed discussions of such thinkers as Kenneth Burke, Clifford Geertz, Mikhail Bakhtin, Richard Rorty, Trilling, and Wilson, Gunn challenges the assumptions of modern criticism with a revised interpretation of pragmatism and its critical legacy. Part critical analysis, part philosophical argument, part literary and cultural history, this work is a carefully delineated vision of what criticism actively engaged in its society can accomplish.

Gourmets in the Land of Famine: The Culture and Politics of

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The Relay of Gazes: Representations of Culture in the

The Relay of Gazes is a demonstration that analysis of a variety of films and television programs is the key to revealing how dramatically Japan's image has evolved in recent decades. The films and programs analyzed include anime of Hayao Miyazaki,travelogue films of German director Wim Wenders,Japanese-American latter-day musical films,and U.S. television coverage of the Kobe earthquake and the Nagano Olympic Winter Games.

Commemorative Coin To Mark The 100th Anniversary Of The Death Of Queen Victoria

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Ojibwe History and Culture (Hardcover)

Offers an overview of the past and present lives of the Ojibwa Indians,covering their customs,beliefs,and government.

Seminole History and Culture (Hardcover)

Offers an overview of the past and present lives of the Seminole Indians,covering their customs,beliefs,and government.

Cree History and Culture (Hardcover)

Offers an overview of the past and present lives of the Cree Indians,covering their customs,beliefs,and government.

Oneida History and Culture (Hardcover)

Offers an overview of the past and present lives of the Oneida Indians,covering their customs,beliefs,and government.

Comanche History and Culture (Hardcover)

Offers an overview of the past and present lives of the Comanche Indians,covering their customs,beliefs,and government.

The Red Knight -the claw The drakar of death-2 x hc

Two luxury versions of two Red Knight stories, drawn by Claus Scholtz.Realized in a limited edition of 150 numbered copies, with a by Claus autographed, gelijkgenummerde print.Hardback albums with linen back.New, still in the original shrink wrap, never been opened. Read More

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Identity, Culture and Globalization: The Annals of the

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Ben-Rafael, Eliezer / Sternberg, Yitzhak, PUBLISHER: Brill Academic Publishers, This book is about contemporary sociological analysis: its discussions, contradictions and controversies. Authors from various backgrounds discuss developments on all continents. The 34 contributions are centered on six themes. The first is multiple modernities, showing us that there is no single road to the modernization of societies. The second theme is globalization, with new concepts like spatialization, world languages and new social movements. In part three, multiculturalism and diaspora movements are viewed as the pivotal factors for change in many societies. The fourth theme is the decline of the accountability of the state, concentrating on the shortcomings of traditional states and the emergence of new resources. In part five, the concept of postmodernity is discussed from the angles of identity, social reality, detachment and legacy. Finally, the sixth part, 'Toward a New Agenda’ looks into the future and lets sociology (or rather social knowledge) play a major part in today’ s society. This volume is a rich collection of practical examples and solid arguments by some of the best sociologists in the world. Buy Now

Culture and the Problem of the Disciplines (Paperback)

What is the university's role in the production of cultural ideals? With increasingly interdisciplinary approaches being employed in scholarship,can we speak of discrete fields of study?The results of a collaborative research project by the Critical Theory Institute at the University of California,Irvine,this collection explores the role that scholars and universities play in shaping and defining culture,and how teaching and research institutions are changing in response to international movem

Victorian Christianity at the Fin De Siecle: The Culture of

The period known as the fin de siecle (usually taken to mean the years between and ) was a fluid and unsettling epoch of endings and beginnings,as well as of new forms of creativity and anxiety. The end of the century has attracted much interest from scholars of literary and cultural studies,who regard it as a critical moment in the history of their disciplines; but it has been almost completely ignored by religious historians. Frances Knight here sets right that neglect. She shows how late Victo

A Companion to Popular Culture (Hardcover)

A Companion to Popular Culture is a landmark survey of contemporary research in popular culture studies that offers a comprehensive and engaging introduction to the field. Includes over two dozen essays covering the spectrum of popular culture studies from food to folklore and from TV to technologyFeatures contributions from established and up-and-coming scholars from a range of disciplinesOffers a detailed history of the study of popular culture Balances new

China: Ancient Culture,Modern Land (Hardcover)

Whatever aspect of China interests the reader,this beautifully illustrated volume will provide a thorough and thought-provoking look at this complex and often volatile country.Said to be the oldest continuous civilization,China is a country full of contradictions; it is at once tranquil and dramatic,unified and diverse. China: Ancient Culture,Modern Land gives the reader the experience of living in China today as well as an overview of ancient Chinese history and culture.

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