Chronicles the life and career of John Young, an astronaut who walked on the moon, flew more space missions than anyone else, and worked with NASA for over forty years.
Though apparently in decline during the first half of the 20th century, tuberculosis has reawakened in both developed and developing countries, particularly among susceptible populations with immunode
"A volume of contributions that are consistently, unfailingly illuminating examples of extensive scholarship and fine criticism."--Morris Beja, Ohio State UniversityRevival, reinvention, and regenerat
"Is there really anything new to say about Reconstruction? The excellent contributions to this volume make it clear that the answer is a resounding yes. Collectively these essays allow us to rethink t
As a dancer with US ballet companies and a writer on dance, Pawlick observed classes at the Vaganova Academy of Russian Ballet and the Kirov-Mariinsky Ballet Theatre in St. Petersburg. Agrippina Vagan
This analysis of the roots of Afro-Cuban literary identity in the early independence period explores the development of an ethnographic dialog in the literature of Lydia Cabrera and her contemporaries
Mapping out emerging areas for global cultural heritage, this book provides an anthropological perspective on the growing field of heritage studies. Kathryn Lafrenz Samuels adopts a dual focus—looking
"Informative, well argued, intelligent, easy to read. It is necessary to publish it to avoid the perpetuation of major misunderstandings about the history of the Islamic Republic of Iran."--
"A fascinating shoreline tour from Fernandina’s Amelia Island on the Atlantic to Pensacola on the Gulf."--Tampa Tribune"After reading this book, you might feel like jumping in you
At a time when relations between the United States and the Middle East seem to be based on mutual misunderstandings, intolerance, violence, and distrust, this cutting-edge collection of essays reveals
From the Foreword:"This book is one testimonial to those dedicated individuals who have added an essential public dimension to the Arab-Israeli peace process.""I know of few people as d
“Delves into the historical convergence of peoples and cultural traditions that both enrich and problematize notions of national belonging, identity, culture, and citizenship.”—Antonio D. Tillis, edit
“Provides an insightful look at the persistent power of masculinism in Dominican post-dictatorship politics and literature.”—Ignacio Lopez-Calvo, author of God and Trujillo?“The ideas about masculiniz
Almost all remnants of culture—past and present—degrade over time, whether sculpture or scrolls, painting or papyrus, books or clay tablets. Perhaps no major cultural record dissolves more rapidly tha
What they didn't want you to know"We all watched in shock and disbelief when Challenger was lost. Probably no one felt more disappointment and regret than Allan McDonald, who had warned us not to laun
