Interrogating Boundaries of the Nonhuman: Literature, Climate Change, and Environmental Crises asks whether literary works that interrogate and alter the terms of human-nonhuman relations can point to new, more sustainable ways forward. Bringing insights from the field of literary animal studies, a diverse and international group of scholars examine literary contributions to the ecological framing of human-nonhuman relationships. Collectively, the contributors to this edited collection con...

Within the collection titled 'Mr. Wu,' readers are invited into a tapestry of narratives that explore the intricate intersections of cultural exchange and personal identity. This anthology presents an assemblage of stories set against the backdrop of early 20th-century East and West encounters, capturing a diverse range of literary styles from poignant personal reflections to evocative cultural tableaux. The thematic crux delves into the complexities and nuances of cross-cultural dialogue ...

Mindforest**,** where capitalist economics forms the basis of a language that exploits and damages the natural world, perhaps ecopoetry, whether rooted in South Africa or elsewhere, can offer a more enriching alternative tongue.Hailing from Liverpool, UK, Harry Owen made literary history as the inaugural Poet Laureate for Cheshire in 2003 during his residence in Congleton. In January 2008, he relocated to the Eastern Cape ...

In "Dawn in Darkest Africa," John H. Harris offers a vivid and immersive exploration of the complex interplay between colonialism, culture, and the natural world in Africa during the late 19th century. Utilizing a blend of lyrical prose and meticulous observations, Harris weaves narratives that capture both the beauty and the tumult of the African landscape. The book is steeped in the literary context of travel and adventure literature, drawing inspiration from the rich tapestry of explore...

Simulation in healthcare education has a long history, yet in many ways, we have been reinventing the wheel during the last 25 years. Historically, simulators have been much more than simple models, and we can still learn from aspects of simulation used hundreds of years ago. This book gives a narrative history of the development of simulators from the early 1700s to the middle of the 20th century when simulation in healthcare appeared to all but die out. It is organized around the develop...

Mindforest, where capitalist economics forms the basis of a language that exploits and damages the natural world, perhaps ecopoetry, whether rooted in South Africa or elsewhere, can offer a more enriching alternative tongue.“Magical, thought-provoking, startling, uplifting and sometimes sad.” – Don Pinnock, environmental journalist and poetAbout the author: Hailing from Liverpool, UK, Harry Owen made literary history as the inaugural Poet Laureate for Cheshire in 2003 durin...

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This book on black churches and urban politics uses case studies from various cities to examine the strategies and tactics of activist clergy and congregations. These case studies illustrate how black activist clergy and congregations negotiate the political terrains of their respective cities. The cases show that the political culture of a city-whether that culture is shaped by machine politics, a legacy of political protest, racial and ethnic factionalism, or a city whose power resides i...

Covering China's history, political economy, culture, military issues, and the U. S.-China relationship, this book presents a fascinating and multifaceted look at a country which is likely to be a major factor in U. S. foreign policy in the twenty-first century. It includes more than 28 articles on China published in The National Interest since 1995. The first in a series of readers drawn from The National Interest, the volume brings together in one place the analysis and insight of some o...

This book demonstrates that Rousseau offers a distinctive critical voice which is worthy of listening to. Rousseau is shown to target not merely social ‘injustices’, but the very dynamics central to the ‘form of life’ itself. As such we are able to contemplate, and engage in, a more foundational form of social critique. We contend that by returning to Rousseau, both as a theorist in his own right, and as an interlocutor with the contemporary literature within radical political and social p...

Die Agents sollten Donald Garrett festnehmen. Bei der Überprüfung eines Kneipenbesitzers namens Eric Harding, der nach einer Razzia in seinem Laden wegen Förderung der Prostitution und Drogenhandels festgenommen worden war, waren die Ermittler auf eine E-Mail gestoßen, die den Schluss zuließ, dass Harding in einer Mordsache als Vermittler des bezahlten Killers tätig gewesen war.Cover: Steve Mayer

Hashtag or trademark, personal or collective expression, #BlackGirlMagic is an articulation of the resolve of Black women and girls to triumph in the face of structural oppressions. The online life of #BlackGirlMagic insists on the visibility of Black women and girls as aspirational figures. But while the notion of Black girl magic spreads in cyberspace, the question remains: how is Black girl magic experienced offline?The essays in this volume move us beyond social media. They off...