Questa serie offre libri innovativi e all'avanguardia pensati per studenti avanzati e ricercatori. Ogni volume offre una panoramica completa dello stato attuale di un campo, presentando spunti chiave e direzioni di ricerca emergenti. Con contributi di studiosi internazionali di spicco, questi testi mettono in discussione ed espandono i confini delle rispettive discipline. Sono risorse inestimabili per chiunque cerchi di comprendere e plasmare il futuro della propria area accademica.
This book explores the evolution of critical thinking in peacebuilding, highlighting the shift from traditional liberal-realist frameworks to more complex, pluralistic approaches. It examines the interplay of rights, needs, and local contexts, aiming to lessen reliance on hard security and dominant institutions in favor of a more nuanced understanding of human diversity and commonality.
Focusing on post-Gricean pragmatic theory, this volume explores key issues such as scalar implicatures, lexical semantics, indexicality, procedural meaning, and the semantics and pragmatics of negation. It features a balanced discussion with both defenses and critiques of Relevance Theory and Neo-Gricean Pragmatics, making it a valuable resource for those interested in contemporary debates and developments in the field of pragmatics.
This is the first book to offer a detailed modern survey of Witchcraft historiography. By using a broad chronological structure, from contemporary responses through to modern day, the book draws on contributions from a range of leading experts in the field to provide a much-needed overview of the area.
This book serves as a comprehensive guide to Virginia Woolf criticism, featuring insightful chapters on feminist, historicist, postcolonial, and biographical approaches. It offers concise summaries of key works and engaging descriptions of various critical perspectives.
Offering a clear overview of modern military history, this book delves into significant debates and historiographical shifts across key themes. Each chapter is designed to be accessible, featuring notes and a brief bibliography for further exploration, making it an ideal resource for both students and enthusiasts looking to deepen their understanding of military history.
Focusing on the complex dimensions of the Cold War, this collection brings together insights from established scholars to explore its ideational, cultural, political, and strategic aspects. It integrates contemporary intellectual trends with historical analysis, offering a comprehensive understanding of this multifaceted conflict. The collaboration of experts enhances the depth of knowledge presented, making it a valuable resource for those interested in the intricacies of Cold War dynamics.