Exploring how Ulysses imitates the human mind at work, connecting close readings to psychological theories of Joyce's time In this book, John Gordon uses historically oriented close readings to demonstrate that Ulysses is a book that mimics the workings of the human mind. Gordon highlights James Joyce's exceptional ability to capture and ......
A novel cross-cultural exploration of how maritime peoples have engaged with the sea through cosmology, spirituality, and ritual Sentient Seas offers a global perspective on maritime cultures, examining how societies across time and space have understood and interacted with the sea. Synthesizing archaeological evidence, historical documents, and ......
A novel cross-cultural exploration of how maritime peoples have engaged with the sea through cosmology, spirituality, and ritual Sentient Seas offers a global perspective on maritime cultures, examining how societies across time and space have understood and interacted with the sea. Synthesizing archaeological evidence, historical ......
Exploring the sexual lives of the poor and working class in turn-of-the-century Mexico This social history explores the romantic and sexual lives of the poor and working class in Mexico City during the rule of dictator Porfirio Diaz from 1876 to 1911. By analyzing sexually based crime cases and stories in the penny press, Michael Matthews sheds ......
Exploring the sexual lives of the poor and working class in turn-of-the-century Mexico This social history explores the romantic and sexual lives of the poor and working class in Mexico City during the rule of dictator Porfirio Diaz from 1876 to 1911. By analyzing sexually based crime cases and stories in the penny press, Michael Matthews sheds ......
American Society for Aesthetics Selma Jeanne Cohen Prize in Dance Aesthetics Examining a century of dance criticism in the United States and its influence on aesthetics and inclusion Dance criticism has long been integral to dance as an art form, serving as documentation and validation of dance performances, yet few studies have taken a close ......
"The result of nearly three decades of first-rate thought, research, and execution . . . both original and significant. Shaw's Theater is doubly welcome for making 'Bernard Shaw, Director' readily available and for providing Dukore's later insights on how Shaw's sense of practical theater influenced his writing for the stage."--Fred Crawford, ......
How popular music reveals deep histories of racial tensions in southern culture Southern History Remixed spotlights the key role of popular music in the shaping of the United States South from the late nineteenth century to the era of rock 'n' roll in the 1940s, '50s, and '60s. While musical activities are often sidelined in historical ......
Interracial Activism in the Long Twentieth Century
Highlighting the contributions of Methodist women in advocating for progressive reform from 1900 to the present This book tells the stories of nine southern Methodist women, who, inspired by their faith, carried forward the spirit of progressivism. They fought for racial equality, challenged white male supremacy, and addressed class ......
