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Afghanistan in the 20th century was virtually unknown in Europe and
America. At peace until the 1970s, the country was seen as a remote
and exotic land, visited only by adventurous tourists or
researchers. Afghan Village Voices is a testament to this
little-known period of peace and captures a society and culture now
lost. Prepared by two of the most accomplished and well-known
anthropologists of the Middle East and Central Asia, Richard Tapper
and Nancy Tapper-Lindisfarne, this is a book of stories told by the
Piruzai, a rural Afghan community of some 200 families who farmed
in northern Afghanistan and in summer took their flocks to the
central Hazarajat mountains. The book comprises a collection of
remarkable stories, folktales and conversations and provides
unprecedented insight into the depth and colour of these people's
lives. Recorded in the early 1970s, the stories range from memories
of the Piruzai migration to the north a half century before, to the
feuds, ethnic strife and the doings of powerful khans. There are
also stories of falling in love, elopements, marriages, childbirth
and the world of spirits. The book includes vignettes of the
narrators, photographs, maps and a full glossary. It is a
remarkable document of Afghanistan at peace, told by a people whose
voices have rarely been heard.
"Reader in Religion and Popular Culture" is the classroom resource
the field has been waiting for. It provides key readings as well as
new approaches and cutting-edge work, encouraging a broader
methodological and historical understanding. It is the first
anthology to a trace broader themes of religion and popular culture
across time and across very different types of media. With a
combined teaching experience of over 30 years dedicated to teaching
undergraduates, Lisle Dalton and Eric Mazur have ensured that the
pedagogical features and structure of the volume are valuable to
both students and their professors: - Divided into a number of
units based on common semester syllabi- Provides a blend of
materials focussed on method with materials focussed on subject-
Each unit contains an introduction to the texts - Each unit is
followed by questions designed to encourage or enhance post-reading
reflection and classroom discussion- A glossary of terms from the
unit's readings is provided, as well as suggestions for further
reading and investigation- Online resource provides guidance on
accessing some of the most useful interesting resources available
onlineThe Reader is suitable as the foundational textbook for any
undergraduate course on religion and popular culture.
Audrey Hepburn: The Illustrated World of a Fashion Icon is a
stunning illustrated biography of style and screen legend Audrey
Hepburn, from internationally renowned fashion illustrator Megan
Hess. From Sabrina to Breakfast at Tiffany's, Audrey Hepburn is
renowned for her unforgettable film roles and fashion looks, but
less well known is her fascinating life, including her childhood in
Nazi-occupied Holland and her tireless dedication to helping those
less fortunate than herself. In this book, Megan's beautiful
illustrations follow Hepburn through three distinct chapters: her
early life in World War II Europe, dreaming of becoming a
ballerina; her ingenue years as the rising star of Hollywood and
her incredible fashion partnership with Hubert de Givenchy; and her
private life beyond the silver screen, building a legacy through
her humanitarian work. Elegantly enclosed by a hardback cover and
ribbon, Audrey Hepburn: The Illustrated World of a Fashion Icon is
a beautiful celebration of a woman whose life was as remarkable as
the clothes she wore and the movies she starred in, with every
surprising detail and iconic outfit brought to life on the page by
the expert hand of Megan Hess.
DID YOU HEAR ABOUT THE KIDS WHO FOUND A FERRARI BURIED IN THEIR
GARDEN? WHAT ABOUT THE MAN WHO SUED SATAN? DO YOU KNOW THE LEGEND
OF THE BUNNY MAN? Strange happenings, unsolved mysteries and
seemingly supernatural events have gripped and shocked us for
centuries, passed from person to person in whispers in classrooms,
tales around the campfire and idle gossip among friends. Whether
they're based on a grain of truth or a complete flight of fancy,
the myths, legends and weird tales contained within this book will
take you on a fascinating journey to the outer limits of
plausibility, and dare you to believe the unbelievable.
Contemporary Sociology is an introductory textbook with angles and
arguments. Responding to the need for a different kind of
introductory textbook, it provides more focused, in-depth
explorations of the most exciting and contemporary aspects of
sociology. The 21 chapters, written by leading experts in each
field, offer a thought-provoking portrait of sociology. Each
chapter tackles key issues at the centre of contemporary
sociological research in an exceptionally clear, engaging and
relevant way, focusing on critical approaches and analyses. The
book includes: * A strong focus on making sociological thinking
relevant to the contemporary world * Illustrative examples and
analysis of recent real-world events * Coverage of all major
sociological topics of continuing or emerging interest, from class,
ethnicity and global social change to human rights, the
environment, and science and technology * Carefully thought-out
questions and further readings to probe understanding and encourage
critical thinking * Additional, regularly updated online resources
Contemporary Sociology is a serious yet accessible text and should
be required reading for both new and more advanced undergraduates.
It will fire students imaginations to explore the latest dynamics
driving the study of our social world.
Designed for hassle-free, independent study and priced to meet your
budget, this combined Revision Guide and Workbook is the smart
choice for those revising for AQA AS level Sociology and includes:
A FREE online edition One-topic-per-page format 'Now Try This'
practice questions on topic pages Exam skills pages including
Worked examples with exemplar answers Exam-style practice pages
with practice questions in the style of the exams Guided support
and hints providing additional scaffolding, to help avoid common
pitfalls Full set of practice papers written to match the
specification exactly
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