Milena Wazeck 
Einstein’s Opponents [EPUB ebook] 
The Public Controversy about the Theory of Relativity in the 1920s

When a boy realises the grown-ups are killing animals and that he has been eating their bodies, he gives up meat. But should he share the truth and break another child’s heart? As a youth he wants to …

Taking the perspective of anthropologist Clifford Geertz, Tibi re-approaches the problem of social change in Islam, arguing that religions represent cultural systems that both influence and are …

This study looks into the significance of a floating exchange rate regime, further development of the foreign exchange derivatives market, and concurrent internationalization of the Renminbi (RMB) fo …

Exploring ethical approaches to inclusive development, Building Strong Communities navigates challenges and strategies, empowering readers to foster resilient, equitable communities in the ever evolv …

Bengal has long been one of the key centres of civilisation and culture in the Indian subcontinent. However, Bengali identity – ‘Bengaliness’ – is complicated by its long history of evolution, the fa …

From Menarche to Menopause: The Female Body in Feminist Therapy examines the latest research on the menstrual cycle and women’s reproductive health. This timely volume focuses on women in therapy who …

First published in 2006. Claiming origins in the mysteries of the Shaolin monastery and its martial traditions, the Triads are Chinese secret societies that overthrew the Qing Dynasty, evolved into …

The development of both elite, high performance sport and mass participation, grassroots-level sport are central concerns for governments and sports governing bodies. This important new study is the …

While evaluating competing theories of why countries become democratic, this study argues why China has not democratized. Also discusses are the Communist Party”s methods of social control and …

The British prohibition of sati (the funeral practice of widow immolation) in 1829 has been considered an archetypal example of colonial social reform. It was not the end of the story, however, as be …