Genealogies of the West

Genealogies of the WestThis book presents a new look at the West by tracing the still recognizable footprints of the past and reflecting on the present challenges is facing. It recalls the genealogies of the plural processes, ideas, and events that structure the Wests tradition and identity, and their presence nowadays.

and she examines the therapeutic potential of the comedic performance

and–after transferring ownership–is pulled away by invisible hands

Exploring representations of happiness and other positive emotions in early modern Europe

‘exceptional normal’ and ‘space and scales’ – and a broad and critically reflective set of case-studies spanning the globe

through the power of human musical connection

A fresh and stimulating examination of the ideology

is a dynamic force

By providing a locational history of Los Angeles fashion and style mythologies through the lens of institutions such as manufacturing

Taylor’s important contribution to later medieval French literature and

Opens out this relatively new media form and by doing so throws light on the status of the documentary itself

First in a series designed to situate and explain the films of French directors

friendship and humanitarian action and on the meaning and meaningfulness of teaching