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Described as the Mona Lisa of literature and the world's first detective story, Sophocles' "Oedipus the King" is a major text from the ancient Greek world and an iconic work of world literature. This book covers the afterlife of the play in depth and provides a comprehensive guide to further reading for students.

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Fusing perspectives from politics, media studies and cultural studies, and focusing on Iraq, offers detailed insights into the impact of different media forms.

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Fusing perspectives from politics, media studies and cultural studies, and focusing on Iraq, offers detailed insights into the impact of different media forms.

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An alternative view of imperial history, exploring the pioneering ways in which South Asians within Britain engaged in radical discourse and political activism.

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Offers a way of conceiving the history of Britain by excavating and exploring the numerous ways in which South Asians in Britain engaged in radical discourse and political activism from 1870 to 1950, before their more permanent migration and settlement.

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Often described as the soul of Islam, Sufism is one of the most interesting yet least known facet of this global religion. Sufism is the softer more inclusive and mystical form of Islam. This is an ethnographical study of contemporary Sufi orders in Iran, Pakistan, India and Bangladesh, as well as in the UK and US.

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A fascinating new perspective on the Space Race combining brilliant film scholarship with gender studies and feminist theory.

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A fascinating new perspective on the Space Race combining brilliant film scholarship with gender studies and feminist theory.

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Looks at the philosophical debates surrounding special educational needs and inclusion. This edition highlights the critical perspectives that philosophy can bring to bear on the education policy and provides a varied discussion of the issues. It aims to stimulate debate and to contribute to better informed educational initiatives.

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An original and broad-ranging reassessment of Spinoza's intellectual legacy.

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An original and broad-ranging reassessment of Spinoza's intellectual legacy.

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New and invaluable insights into the understanding of possession and trance based on case studies from around the world.

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Investigates spiritual tourism - tourism characterised by an intentional search for spiritual benefit - from a contemporary religious studies perspective. This title provides an important opportunity to comment on the role of tourism in contemporary conceptions of spirituality and spiritual practice in Western society.

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A coherent account of St Augustine's educational thought, including coverage of the reception and influence of his work and its relevance today. >

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An exposition of the life and teachings of the diminutive Carmelite Friar whose influence has been so very profound. It argues that St John of the Cross as a multifaceted, 'myriad minded man' is an Outstanding Christian Thinker.

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A thorough exploration of staff-student partnerships in Higher Education, drawing together perspectives from students and staff.

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A thorough exploration of staff-student partnerships in Higher Education, drawing together perspectives from students and staff. >

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A collection that draws out the full implications of Stanley Cavell's writings and ideas for literary studies. It makes clear the relevance of Cavell's ideas for literary criticism.

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A groundbreaking and timely collection that draws out the full implications of Stanley Cavell's writings and ideas for literary studies.

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Stanley Melbourne Bruce was at the centre of Imperial politics from the early 1920s until the end of the Second World War. Educated in Melbourne and Cambridge, Bruce, as a businessman, was alive to the importance of international commerce, and Anglo-Australian trade. This title presents Bruce as a consistent internationalist.

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Bernard Brodie (1910-1978) was a leading 20th century theorist and philosopher of war. This book presents an exploration of Brodie's strategic and philosophical response to the nuclear age and of his effort to reconcile Carl von Clausewitz's theories to the new challenges of the nuclear era .

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Bernard Brodie (1910-1978) was a leading 20th century theorist and philosopher of war. A key architect of American nuclear strategy, Brodie was one of the first civilian defense intellectuals to cross over into the military world. This book examines Bernard Brodie's strategic and philosophical response to the nuclear age.

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In the aftermath of the September 11 terror attacks, the political situation in both the United States and abroad has often been described as a 'state of exception': a situation in which the normal rule of law is suspended. This book investigates the aesthetics, ethics, and politics of decisions in post-9/11 contemporary fiction.

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Born in Vienna in 1881, Stefan Zweig was one of the most respected authors of his time. Zweig was an incessant correspondent but as the 1930s progressed, it became difficult for him to maintain contact with friends and colleagues. This book provides an analysis of the Zweigs' time.