Inventing Writing
Why is it that, throughout their history, humans have repeatedly taken on the task of developing writing systems? Inventing Writing offers an array of conceptual tools for answeri…
Why is it that, throughout their history, humans have repeatedly taken on the task of developing writing systems? Inventing Writing offers an array of conceptual tools for answeri…
Spatial statistics has been widely used in many environmental studies. This book is a collection of recent studies on applying spatial statistics in subjects such as demography, t…
This book consists of an introductory overview of secondary metabolites, which are classified into four main sections: microbial secondary metabolites, plant secondary metabolites…
Was ist die Relevanz und Funktion des islamischen Überlieferungsgutes für die religiöse Bildung und Lebensgestaltung? Eine plausible und fachwissenschaftlich begründete Theorie de…
Energy plays a central role in the relationship between society, nature and technology, but these interconnections are often not readily apparent. This situation stems from the st…
This book brings together scholarly contributions that explore the evolving nature of Postgraduate Diplomas in Higher Education offered across varied higher education contexts. Th…
Knowledge and failure are intricately connected, as the current culture wars and polarized discussions regarding climate change index. This volume initiates a new set of conversat…
Few events in science have captured the same level of sustained interest and imagination of the nonscientific community as Stem Cells, Tissue Engineering, and Regenerative Medicin…
The authors of this volume challenge conventional notions about Habsburg and Czechoslovak politics, arguing that they were more democratic than they often appear. They use the con…
Nothing lasts forever. This common experience is the source of much anxiety but also hope. The concept of impermanence or continuous change opens up a range of timely questions an…
Questa ricerca si svolge su un crinale: su un versante si focalizza su come è la realtà, sull’altro su come dovrebbe essere; da un lato la ricerca sulla situazione europea e dall’…
Authenticity has become a key concept in the culture of history and memory in the 21st century . This open access book explores the multifaceted nature of ‘historical authenticity…
The series of publications of Friedrich Schlegel Graduate School of Literary Studies at Freie Universität Berlin stands for internationally oriented literary studies which go beyo…
At a time when the rule of law is being reshaped and, in certain respects, even severely distorted, this volume examines the ways in which literature both legitimises the principl…
Cornerstones of Attachment Research re-examines the work of key laboratories that have contributed to the study of attachment. In doing so, the book traces the development in a si…
This book explores the relationships between legal institutions and political and economic transformation. It argues that as law is enlisted to help produce the profound economic …
This volume analyses water management in pre-1500 Middle Eastern cities. Managing access to fresh water for large numbers of people has always been great challenge. Nevertheless, …
The book offers a thorough overview of the complex topic of sustainable development, highlighting its importance and key aspects for a diverse audience while focusing on the roles…
Medieval authorship is a fragile concept, yet digital approaches offer a path towards clarity. This book examines the work of Jehan de Saint-Quentin, an under-studied author from …
The book 'Quantum dots: A variety of a new applications” provides some collections of practical applications of quantum dots. This book is divided into four sections. In section 1…
This bilingual book is the outcome of a research project undertaken between the Santo Domingo Centre of Excellence for Latin American Research at the British Museum and a group of…
Marine ecosystems, a very wide topic, includes many different processes, groups of organisms and geographical peculiarities. The objective of this book is to present various topic…
This edited volume brings together international experts to address one of today's most urgent challenges: how blockchain technology can support climate action and improve the tra…
Talking Bodies IV: Rage and Care Against the Machine is a bold intervention against global antifeminism. In these open access contributions, scholars, artists and activists from a…