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Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
The History of Ancient Israel: A Guide for the Perplexed provides
the student with the perfect guide to why and how the history of
this most contested region has been studies, and why it continues
to be studied today. Philip R. Davies, one of the leading scholars
of Ancient Israel in recent years, begins by examining the
relevance of the study of Ancient Israel, giving an overview of the
sources and issues facing historians in approaching the material.
Davies then continues by looking at the various theories and
hypotheses that scholars have advanced throughout the 20th century,
showing how different approaches are presented and in some cases
how they are both underpinned and undermined by a range of
ideological perspectives. Davies also explains the rise and fall of
Biblical Archaeology, the 'maximalist/minimalist' debate. After
this helpful survey of past methodologies Davies introduces readers
to the current trends in biblical scholarship in the present day,
covering areas such as cultural memory, the impact of literary and
social scientific theory, and the notion of 'invented history'.
Finally, Davies considers the big question: how the various sources
of knowledge can be combined to write a modern history that
combines and accounts for all the data available, in a meaningful
way. This new guide will be a must for students of the Hebrew
Bible/Old Testament.
Although it opens with an argument that the earth, and not
humanity, is the real subject of Genesis 1-11, this collection of
essays focuses first on female personalities in Genesis (Eve,
Hagar, Rebeccah, Tamar and the four tribal matriarchs), then on
male characters (Abraham, Ishmael, Pharaoh). The treatment ranges
from historical-critical analysis, through discourse analysis and
narrative, ideological and psychological analyses, to postmodern
autobiographical exegesis. Among the many delights of this
selection are the mingling of traditional and contemporary
perspectives, especially the interplay of gender at the level of
the biblical text and of the modern author-and perhaps also of the
modern reader of this fascinating assortment of studies on tales of
human ancestry.>
This volume, based on extensive research in formerly secret
archives, examines the progress of Soviet industrialisation against
the background of the rising threat of aggression from Germany,
Japan and Italy, and the consolidation of Stalin's power. The iron
and steel industry expanded rapidly, new non-ferrous and rare
metals were introduced, and the foundations were laid of a modern
armaments industry. Following the disastrous famine of 1932-33,
agriculture recovered, and sufficient grain stocks were accumulated
to cope with the shortages after the bad weather of 1936. These
successes were achieved, after the abolition of rationing by
combining central planning and mobilisation campaigns with the use
of economic incentives and experimentation with markets. Although
the Soviet system ultimately failed, its success in these years was
a crucial stage in the spread of the economic and social
transformation which began in England in the eighteenth century to
the rest of the world.
This book describes current practices in science communication,
from citizen science to Twitter storms, and celebrates this
diversity through case studies and examples. However, the authors
also reflect on how scholars and practitioners can gain better
insight into science communication through new analytical methods
and perspectives. From science PR to the role of embodiment and
materiality, some aspects of science communication have been
under-studied. How can we better notice these? Science
Communication provides a new synthesis for Science Communication
Studies. It uses the historical literature of the field, new
empirical data, and interdisciplinary thought to argue that the
frames which are typically used to think about science
communication often omit important features of how it is imagined
and practised. It is essential reading for students, scholars, and
practitioners of science education, science and technology studies,
museum studies, and media and communication studies.
This collection of essays written by biblical scholars from around
the world attempts to probe the relationship between the Bible and
the world. It reflects modern social, political and hermeneutical
issues, including liberation concerns. These themes echo John
Rogerson's commitment to relate his research and the Bible to
contemporary issues - a commitment visible both in his publications
and in his religious and political activities. This book is an
expression of appreciation of John Rogerson by former and current
colleagues, former students, and other biblical scholars.
The author explores and questions the central business challenges
of a world in transition. Having shifted from a unipolar world
dominated by the USA to a new untested multi-polar environment, we
must continue to learn about the economic landscape that will in
fluctation for the next decade.
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