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An updated study of the 1988 terrorist attack describes the tragedy, documents the struggle the authors have endured to learn the truth about the bombing of Pan Am Flight 103, which killed their daughter Theo, and provides a close-up look at the recent trial of alleged Libyan terrorists. Reprint.

African Studies is not an isolated field in American higher education; it intersects with economics, literature, history, philosophy, and art, reflecting both ancient and modern global narratives. This book addresses the vital question of why Africa should be studied within American universities, featuring insights from distinguished scholars in the social sciences and humanities. Their responses highlight the significance of African research in academia. For instance, Paul Collier illustrates how African economic studies enhance our understanding of small open economies and contribute to microeconomic theory. Art historian Suzanne Blier applies her discipline's concepts to analyze social practices in Africa, while Christopher L. Miller discusses Africa's enriching effects on European and American literary theory. Political scientist Richard Sklar emphasizes Africa's role in political modernization and pluralism. These essays, alongside contributions from experts in various fields, demonstrate the profound influence of African research on academic discourse. Contrary to the perception of Africa as distant and exotic, these powerful essays reveal its integral role in shaping scholarly understanding. This volume serves as a compelling testament to Africa's essential place in American education, challenging the academic community to reconsider the significance of African studies in relation to core and peripheral knowledge.

"The book traces the history of horror films"--Jacket

Argues that vampires are not merely creatures of fiction, and provides instances of real-life encounters with vampires from Middle Europe to Middle America, from medieval to modern times.

A collection of the biographies of more than 1,000 movie stars includes the great actors, the lesser-known figures, and character actors. Filmographies.