Jeremy Morris Libri

Focusing on blue-collar workers in a central Russian industrial town, the book provides an in-depth ethnographic exploration of their daily lives amid economic decline and the influx of transnational corporations. It delves into the challenges and adaptations these workers face, highlighting the intersection of local culture and global economic forces. Through vivid narratives, the book captures the complexities of identity, labor, and resilience in a rapidly changing environment.

The book explores the contributions of F. D. Maurice, a prominent Anglican theologian and social commentator of the nineteenth century. It highlights his role in pioneering Christian Socialism and his significant impact on the modern Church of England. The study emphasizes Maurice's efforts to rejuvenate Anglican ecclesiology and foster ecumenism, reflecting his deep commitment to the church's social and spiritual mission.

Focusing on the complex developments of the twentieth century, this history of the Christian Church offers a coherent narrative that transcends Eurocentrism. It presents three major perspectives: a political lens examining international conflicts, a regional view encompassing Christianity across Africa, the Middle East, Asia, and beyond, and an institutional analysis of various Christian traditions and their interactions with other faiths. The epilogue reflects on the future of Christianity in the new millennium, providing a comprehensive overview of its global evolution.

Podcasting burst onto the media landscape in the early 2000s. At the time, there were hopes it might usher in a new wave of amateur and professional cultural production and represent an alternate model for how to produce, share, circulate and experience new voices and perspectives. Twenty years later, podcasting is at a critical juncture in its young history: a moment where the early ideals of open standards and platform-neutral distribution are giving way to services that prioritize lean-back listening and monetizable media experiences. This book provides an accessible and comprehensive account of one of digital media’s most vibrant formats. Focusing on the historical changes shaping podcasts as a media format, the book explores the industrial, technological and cultural components of podcasting alongside case studies of various podcasts, industry publications, and streaming audio platforms (e.g. Spotify, Google and Apple Podcasts). Jeremy Morris argues that as streaming platforms push to make podcasting more industrialized, accessible, user-friendly and similar to other audio media like music or audiobooks, they threaten podcasting’s early, though always unrealized, promises. This is the go-to introduction for students and researchers of media, communication and cultural studies, as well as readers who enjoy making and listening to podcasts.

This book is the first comprehensive examination of Evgeny Popov, a significant and controversial figure in late Soviet and post-Soviet literature. Utilizing a diverse range of primary and secondary sources, many in Russian, the author provides a detailed analysis of Popov's novels and stories. The introduction outlines Popov's personal and professional journey, highlighting pivotal moments such as the 1979 Metropole affair. A chapter on critical contexts offers insight into the history of Popov's reception, while subsequent chapters delve into his first collection of short stories and the intricacies of narrative voice. The author explores the 'non-elucidatory principle' central to Popov's poetics and examines the short story cycles in Metropole and Catalogue from the late 1970s and early 1980s. Additionally, the book addresses the phenomenon of Popov's self-fictionalization in both his shorter and longer works, providing a broad contextualization of his literary contributions. This work is essential for understanding the complexities of Popov's writing and his nuanced perspective on the Soviet experience, distinguishing him from other liberal writers who adopt a more confessional stance.