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In: Routledge Key Themes in Health and Society Series
This book presents a speculative analysis of G.W. Leibniz's theory of relations through the lens of his theory of folds. Jeff Lambert argues that Leibniz's approach to folds and relations are connected through a common operation of inclusion that ultimately produces a unique form of "intimacy" for related subjects.
Sex, Desire, and Taboo in South Asia investigates how religion, ability culture, patriarchy, and taboos impact sex and desire in South Asia. Through analysis of theories of sexuality alongside erotic literature, the book underscores the need for intersectional approaches when discussing taboos around the world.
In: Religion and Race Series
In The Habits of Race and Faith in a Religiously Diverse World, Mara Brecht argues that by understanding the entanglements of whiteness and Christian theology, Christians will be better prepared to encounter religious others responsibly and to develop adequate theologies for addressing religious diversity.
In: Studies in Disney and Culture Series
Through the analysis of Hungarian tweens' ambivalent and sometimes contradictory ideas of identity, this book reveals the importance of social and cultural context as well as diverse audiences in establishing the Disney princess phenomenon as a heterogeneous cultural force.
Focusing on the intersection and interaction between celebrities and their audiences, this volume incorporates research from a variety of disciplines on the themes of celebrity and health, celebrity and identity, and celebrity and scandal to draw new conclusions about the broadening field of celebrity studies.
This book offers six precepts which address undertheorized aspects of René Girard's theory of scapegoating and sacrificial violence. These precepts, supported with examples from religion, psychology, history, and literature, illuminate the root causes of the current sacrificial crisis and point to a way toward a future without scapegoats.
Engaging post- and trans-humanist critiques, Carravetta searches the tradition to recover the key notions of free will, judgment, and emblematic projections of the ideal society. From Dante through Vico, compelling existential, ethical, and sociopolitical perspectives are applied to our modern society.
In Being Muslim Today, author Dr. Saqib Qureshi silences the noise that obscures the message of Islam. He provides a compelling presentation of the faith's beginnings, its evolution throughout the last 1,400 years, and its relevance today. He simplifies complicated academic debates and reveals the heart and soul of a growing faith tradition.