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History of Religions, volume 64 number 2 (November 2024)
by History of ReligionsThis is volume 64 issue 2 of History of Religions. The first academic journal devoted exclusively to comparative religious history, History of Religions has set the standard for the study of religious phenomena from prehistory to modern times. HR publishes fresh and insightful scholarship that is engaged both with particular traditions, places, and times and also speaks to broader methodological and/or theoretical issues in the study of religion. It encourages critical conversations in the field with review articles and comprehensive book reviews by distinguished scholars.
History of Religions, volume 64 number 3 (February 2025)
by History of ReligionsThis is volume 64 issue 3 of History of Religions. The first academic journal devoted exclusively to comparative religious history, History of Religions has set the standard for the study of religious phenomena from prehistory to modern times. HR publishes fresh and insightful scholarship that is engaged both with particular traditions, places, and times and also speaks to broader methodological and/or theoretical issues in the study of religion. It encourages critical conversations in the field with review articles and comprehensive book reviews by distinguished scholars.
History of Religions, volume 64 number 4 (May 2025)
by History of ReligionsThis is volume 64 issue 4 of History of Religions. The first academic journal devoted exclusively to comparative religious history, History of Religions has set the standard for the study of religious phenomena from prehistory to modern times. HR publishes fresh and insightful scholarship that is engaged both with particular traditions, places, and times and also speaks to broader methodological and/or theoretical issues in the study of religion. It encourages critical conversations in the field with review articles and comprehensive book reviews by distinguished scholars.
History of Religious Liberty, The: From Tyndale to Madison
by Michael FarrisEarly American advocates of freedom did not believe in religious liberty in spite of their Christianity, but explicitly because of their individual faith in Christ, which had been molded and instructed by the Bible. The greatest evidence of their commitment to liberty can be found in their willingness to support the cause of freedom for those different from themselves. The assertion that the Enlightenment is responsible for the American Bill of Rights may be common, but it is devoid of any meaningful connection to the actual historical account. History reveals a different story, intricately gathered from the following: Influence of William Tyndale's translation work and the court intrigues of Henry VIII Spread of the Reformation through the eyes of Martin Luther, John Knox, and John Calvin The fight to establish a bill of rights that would guarantee every American citizen the free exercise of their religion. James Madison played a key role in the founding of America and in the establishment of religious liberty. But the true heroes of our story are the common people whom Tyndale inspired and Madison marshaled for political victory. These individuals read the Word of God for themselves and truly understood both the liberty of the soul and the liberty of the mind. The History of Religious Liberty is a sweeping literary work that passionately traces the epic history of religious liberty across three centuries, from the turbulent days of medieval Europe to colonial America and the birth pangs of a new nation.
History of Rock 'n' Roll in Ten Songs
by Greil MarcusThe legendary critic and author of Mystery Train &“ingeniously retells the tale of rock and roll&” (Publishers Weekly, starred review). Unlike previous versions of rock &’n&’ roll history, this book omits almost every iconic performer and ignores the storied events and turning points everyone knows. Instead, in a daring stroke, Greil Marcus selects ten songs and dramatizes how each embodies rock &’n&’ roll as a thing in itself, in the story it tells, inhabits, and acts out—a new language, something new under the sun. &“Transmission&” by Joy Division. &“All I Could Do Was Cry&” by Etta James and then Beyoncé. &“To Know Him Is to Love Him,&” first by the Teddy Bears and almost half a century later by Amy Winehouse. In Marcus&’s hands these and other songs tell the story of the music, which is, at bottom, the story of the desire for freedom in all its unruly and liberating glory. Slipping the constraints of chronology, Marcus braids together past and present, holding up to the light the ways that these striking songs fall through time and circumstance, gaining momentum and meaning, astonishing us by upending our presumptions and prejudices. This book, by a founder of contemporary rock criticism—and its most gifted and incisive practitioner—is destined to become an enduring classic. &“One of the epic figures in rock writing.&”—The New York Times Book Review &“Marcus is our greatest cultural critic, not only because of what he says but also, as with rock-and-roll itself, how he says it.&”—The Washington Post Winner of the Deems Taylor Virgil Thomson Award in Music Criticism, given by the American Society of Composers, Authors & Publishers
History of Rock and Roll
by Thomas E. LarsonThis book was written by a college professor who teaches a class about the history and evolution of rock music over the past 55 years. Each chapter discusses an ear in rock history, pointing out the influences that shaped it and featuring key artists from that period. The book is rich in content and is so entertaining that you might forget it's a textbook until you see the study questions at the end of each chapter. The author provides suggestions for listening to songs that help you get an idea of the style he is describing.
History of Romanian Technology and Industry: Volume 1: Mechanics, Processing Techniques and Construction (History of Mechanism and Machine Science #44)
by Dorel BanabicThis volume showcases the valuable achievements of the Romanian technology and industry worldwide. It started from the premise that the history of Romanian technique is scarcely known outside the borders of Romania. The main Romanian contributions to the world’s technological heritage are missing, except for a few names in the field of aviation, from the great encyclopedias and dictionaries published worldwide. This is due, among other reasons, to the insufficient promotion in widely spoken languages of the history of Romanian technology. The multidisciplinary approach of the volumes means that the field of technology had to be split into several branches. The present volume includes the following industries: mining, metallurgy, oil, natural gas, machine building, agricultural machinery, military, textiles, and construction. Folk technology, the formation of the industrial system, and mechanics are tackled in separate chapters. For each field, are engaged the collaboration of authors who have already published a history of their field. Certain chapters were drafted with the aid of specialists who have played the part of policy makers in the elaboration of development strategies for Romania and who are familiar not only with the facts and the history of their field, but also with the ‘philosophy’ behind its development.
History of Romanian Technology and Industry: Volume 2: Electrical Engineering, Energetics, Transport and Technology Education (History of Mechanism and Machine Science #45)
by Dorel BanabicThis volume showcases the valuable achievements of the Romanian technology and industry worldwide. It started from the premise that the history of Romanian technique is scarcely known outside the borders of Romania. The main Romanian contributions to the world’s technological heritage are missing, except for a few names in the field of aviation, from the great encyclopedias and dictionaries published worldwide. This is due, among other reasons, to the insufficient promotion in widely spoken languages of the history of Romanian technology. The multidisciplinary approach of the volumes means that the field of technology had to be split into several branches. The present volume includes the following industries: electrical engineering, energy technology, biomedicine, maritime and rail transport, automotive industry, aviation. The history of engineering societies, of engineering education, of intellectual property, and of inventions, as well as a synopsis of the personalities of Romanian engineering have been tackled in separate chapters. For each field, are engaged the collaboration of authors who have already published a history of their field. Certain chapters were drafted with the aid of specialists who have played the part of policy makers in the elaboration of development strategies for Romania and who are familiar not only with the facts and the history of their field, but also with the ‘philosophy’ behind its development.
History of Russia & the Soviet Union in Humorous Verse
by Sabrina P. RametThe dramatic history of Russia proves fertile ground for laughter in this volume of humorous verse by the author of Pets of the Great Dictators.Sabrina P. Ramet is a serious academic with a seriously funny side. She has made major contributions to European history with her scholarly work on the former Yugoslavia. But her most unique contribution may be the well-informed and wackily executed poems in this volume. No Russian is safe from Sabrina’s hammer-and-sickle wit. Even the most fearsome and formidable—Lenin, Stalin, Peter the Great, and many others—are shown to be buffoons in this collection of satirical poems as dry as a straight shot of vodka.
History of Science in Latin America (20th century): Essays in Honor of Juan José Saldaña González
by María de la Paz Ramos-Lara Luis Carlos ArboledaThis book provides a unique analysis of how the History of Science became institutionalized in Latin America during the last two decades of the 20th century. It examines the establishment of the first Latin American community in the History of Science and its connections with the international community and various international institutions, such as the International Union of History and Philosophy of Science and Technology / Division of History of Science and Technology (IUHPST/DHST). The authors are the same scholars who have been involved in several activities and strategies to professionalize and institutionalize this field in Latin America. They explore the impact of Western educational institutions and theoretical and methodological perspectives on the introduction of the History of Science in several Latin American nations. The book examines the two-way movement of European scholars to Latin America and Latin American students mainly to France. At that time, the organization of congresses in France, Spain, the United States, and other European countries encouraged the participation of Latin American historians of science. Notable events include the Science and Empires congress in Paris (1990), the Ciencia, descubrimiento y mundo colonial conference in Madrid (1991), and the International Congresses of History of Science and Technology (ICHST). The authors refer to seven Latin Americans who signed the Declaration of Bucharest (1981) to promote the history of sciences in their countries. This initiative led to the establishment of the Latin American Society for the History of Science and Technology (LASHST) in 1982, under the leadership of Juan José Saldaña, director of Quipu and Cuadernos de Quipu. With his leadership, existing national societies were reactivated, and new ones were created, up to ten in four years: Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Mexico, Chile, Peru, Venezuela, Costa Rica, Ecuador, and Cuba. This effort internationally legitimized Latin American scientific practice, culminating in celebrating the XXI ICHST in Mexico City in 2001. He founded the International Association for Scientific Cultural Diversity (IASCUD) and became the first Latin American to serve as Secretary General of IUHPST/DHS from 2001 to 2005. Through his various actions and activities, Saldaña and the LASHST community were able to promote the institutionalization of the History of Science in Latin America. This book pays a well-deserved tribute to his efforts.
History of Science in United States: An Encyclopedia
by Marc RothenbergThis Encyclopedia examines all aspects of the history of science in the United States, with a special emphasis placed on the historiography of science in America. It can be used by students, general readers, scientists, or anyone interested in the facts relating to the development of science in the United States. Special emphasis is placed in the history of medicine and technology and on the relationship between science and technology and science and medicine.
History of Science, Technology, Environment, and Medicine in India
by Sarkar SuvobrataThis volume studies the concept and relevance of HISTEM (History of Science, Technology, Environment, and Medicine) in shaping the histories of colonial and postcolonial South Asia. Tracing its evolution from the establishment of the East India Company through to the early decades after the Independence of India, it highlights the ways in which the discipline has changed over the years and examines the various influences that have shaped it. Drawing on extensive case studies, the book offers valuable insights into diverse themes such as the East-West encounter, appropriation of new knowledge, science in translation and communication, electricity and urbanization, the colonial context of engineering education, science of hydrology, oil and imperialism, epidemic and empire, vernacular medicine, gender and medicine, as well as environment and sustainable development in the colonial and post-colonial milieu. An indispensable text on South Asia’s experience of modernity in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, this book will be of interest to scholars and researchers of modern South Asian studies, modern Indian history, sociology, history of science, cultural studies, colonialism, as well as studies on Science, Technology and Society (STS).
History of Science: A Beginner's Guide (Beginner's Guides)
by Sean F. JohnstonEmploying intellectual history, philosophy, and social studies, Sean Johnston offers a unique appraisal of the history of science and the nature of the evolving discipline. Science is all-encompassing and contentious. Based on its past, where might it lead in the twenty-first century? Sean F. Johnston is a reader in the History of Science and Technology at the University of Glasgow.
History of Sindhi Literature
by L. H. AjwaniIt is the first attempt, in the English language, to give a simple and connected narrative of literature in the Sindhi language.
History of Social Law in Germany
by Michael StolleisThe sole available comprehensive history of social law and the model of social welfare in Germany. The book explains the origins since the medieval times, but concentrates on the 19th and 20th centuries, especially on the introduction of the social insurance 1881-1889, of the expansion of the system in the Weimar Republic, under the Nazi-System and after World War II in the FRG and the GDR. The system of social welfare in Germany is one of the pillars of economic stability.
History of Sociological Thought
by Jerzy SzackiReview: "[An] encyclopedic work ranging from early social thought to twentieth-century sociological theory.... [which] should be a superb reference work for advanced undergraduate and graduate students. Its emphasis on eighteenth- and nineteenth-century thought and its extensive bibliography make this a most worthwhile book."-Choice "ÝAn¨ encyclopedic work ranging from early social thought to twentieth-century sociological theory.... Ýwhich¨ should be a superb reference work for advanced undergraduate and graduate students. Its emphasis on eighteenth- and nineteenth-century thought and its extensive bibliography make this a most worthwhile book."-Choice ?[An] encyclopedic work ranging from early social thought to twentieth-century sociological theory.... [which] should be a superb reference work for advanced undergraduate and graduate students. Its emphasis on eighteenth- and nineteenth-century thought and its extensive bibliography make this a most worthwhile book.?-Choice
History of Sociology in Chile: Trajectories, Discontinuities, and Projections (Sociology Transformed)
by Juan Jesús Morales Martín Justino Gómez de BenitoThis book provides a comprehensive overview of the rich and diverse tradition of social thought in Chile over the last century. The authors emphasize the close relationship between sociology and society, and address large issues such as the institutionalization of sociology in the face of an open modernization process following WWII, the key role played by Chile in the regionalization and internationalization of sociology and social sciences in Latin America from the late 1950s until the 1973 Coup d'état, and the radicalization of sociology and the boom of dependency theories during that time. The analysis extends to independent academic centers that kept sociological thought, social intervention and the democratic dream alive within an authoritarian context, and the role of academic and professional sociology since the return to democracy, which has been attentive to accompanying and interpreting the development of a changing Chilean society. Framed within the country's cultural, economic, historical, social and political experience, this overview of the debates, dissemination, networks, and educational programs associated with sociology, will be of interest to students and scholars of Latin American studies and historical sociology.
History of Tamil Literature Lessons 1 to 18: தமிழ் இலக்கிய வரலாறு பாட எண்கள் 1 முதல் 18 வரை
by Directorate Of Distance Education - Annamalai Universityஇந்த புத்தகம் தொலைதூரக் கல்வி இயக்கத்தின் வழியாக இளங்கலை பயிலும் மாணவர்களுக்காக அண்ணாமலை பல்கலைக்கழகத்தால் தமிழ் இலக்கிய வரலாறு பயில்வதற்காக 18 பாடங்களை உள்ளடக்கி தொகுத்து வழங்கப்பட்டுள்ளது. இதில் முச்சங்கங்கள், சங்க இலக்கியம், நீதி இலக்கியம், பன்னிரு திருமுறைகள் போன்ற 18 பாடங்களை நாம் கற்றுக் கொள்ளலாம்
History of Taxation and Taxes in England Volumes 1-4: From The Earliest Times To The Present Day; Volume 3
by Stephen DowellFirst published in 1965. This is four volumes in one text on Taxes and Taxation from the earliest times to the present day. The first volume looks at the history of taxation and tax in England, then Volume II the taxation period from the Civil War to the present day, volume II concerns itself with direct taxes and stamp duties; and finally Volume IV concludes with taxes on articles of consumption.
History of The Campaign in France, in The Year 1814
by General A. Mikhailofsky-DanilefskyA fascinating account of the 1814 campaign in France which dealt the final blow to Napoleon's first reign as Emperor of the French."THE original Work, from which the present volume has been translated, was published in St. Petersburg during the latter part of the year 1836. The Author, a well-known Russian General, is now a Member of the Imperial Senate. During the eventful campaign of 1814, he served as Aide-de-camp to the Emperor Alexander, and was constantly at His Majesty's headquarters, where he was employed in wielding both the sword and the pen."-Introduction
History of Trinidad from 1781-1839 and 1891-1896: From 1814 To 1839. Second Period (volume Ii)
by Lionel Mordant FraserThis work covers the period of rapid expansion after the British conquest in 1797 until the colony was faced with dislocations coinciding with the emancipation of the slaves.
History of US Economy Since World War II
by Harold G. Vatter John F. WalkerA collection of articles covering the economic history of the US over the last 50 years. It is selective in its coverage of important issues not often treated historically, such as the economics of medical care and the educational system.
History of Ukraine - 2nd, Revised Edition
by Paul Robert MagocsiFirst published in 1996, A History of Ukraine quickly became the authoritative account of the evolution of Europe's second largest country. In this fully revised and expanded second edition, Paul Robert Magocsi examines recent developments in the country's history and uses new scholarship in order to expand our conception of the Ukrainian historical narrative.New chapters deal with the Crimean Khanate in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, and new research on the pre-historic Trypillians, the Italians of the Crimea and the Black Death, the Karaites, Ottoman and Crimean slavery, Soviet-era ethnic cleansing, and the Orange Revolution is incorporated. Magocsi has also thoroughly updated the many maps that appear throughout.Maintaining his depiction of the multicultural reality of past and present Ukraine, Magocsi has added new information on Ukraine's peoples and discusses Ukraine's diasporas. Comprehensive, innovative, and geared towards teaching, the second edition of A History of Ukraine is ideal for both teachers and students.
History of Virtual Work Laws
by Danilo CapecchiThe book presents a history of classical mechanics by focusing on issues of equilibrium. The historical point of view adopted here restricts attention to cases where the effectiveness of forces is assessed on the basis of the virtual motion of their points of application. For completeness, hints of the alternative approach are also referred, the Archimedean for ancient mechanics and the Newtonian for modern mechanics. The laws resulting from consideration of virtual motions are named laws of virtual work. The modern formulations of the principle of virtual work are only a particular form of them. The book begins with the first documented formulations of laws of virtual work in the IV century BC in Greece and proceeds to the end of the XIX century AD in Europe. A significant space is devoted to Arabic and Latin mechanics of Middle Ages. With the Renaissance it began to appear slightly different wordings of the laws, which were often proposed as unique principles of statics. The process reached its apex with Bernoulli and Lagrange in the XVIII century. The book ends with some chapters dealing with the discussions that took place in the French school on the role of the Lagrangian version of the law of virtual work and its applications to continuum mechanics.
History of Western Civilization: A Handbook
by William H. McNeillRenowned historian William H. McNeil provides a brilliant narrative chronology of the development of Western civilization, representing its socio-political as well as cultural aspects. This sixth edition includes new material for the twentieth-century period and completely revised bibliographies. An invaluable tool for the study of Western civilization, the Handbook is an essential complement to readings in primary and secondary sources such as those in the nine-volume University of Chicago Readings in Western Civilization.