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Philip V. Bohlman
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Oxford
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World Music: A Very Short Introduction
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World Music draws readers into a remarkable range of historical encounters, in which music had the power to evoke the exotic and to give voice to the voiceless. In the course of the volume's eight chapters the reader witnesses music's involvement in the modern world, but also the individualmoments and particular histories that are crucial to an understanding of music's diversity. This book is wide-ranging in its geographical scope, yet individual chapters provide in-depth treatments of selected music cultures and regional music histories. The book frequently zooms in on repertoiresand musicians--such as Bob Marley, Dana International, Bartok, and Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan--and attempts to account for world music's growing presence and popularity at the beginning of the twenty-first century.
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Niall Kishtainy
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Yale
University
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A Little History of Economics
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What causes poverty? Are economic crises inevitable under capitalism? Is government intervention in an economy a helpful approach or a disastrous idea? The answers to such basic economic questions matter to everyone, yet the unfamiliar jargon and math of economics can seem daunting. This clear, accessible, and even humorous book is ideal for young readers new to economics and for all readers who seek a better understanding of the full sweep of economic history and ideas. Economic historian Niall Kishtainy organizes short, chronological chapters that center on big ideas and events. He recounts the contributions of key thinkers including Adam Smith, David Ricardo, Karl Marx, John Maynard Keynes, and others, while examining topics ranging from the invention of money and the rise of agrarianism to the Great Depression, entrepreneurship, environmental destruction, inequality, and behavioral economics. The result is a uniquely enjoyable volume that succeeds in illuminating the economic ideas and forces that shape our world.
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Professor Stephen Greenblatt
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University
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Chicago
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Renaissance Self Fashioning : From More to Shakespeare
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Renaissance Self-Fashioning is a study of sixteenth-century life and literature that spawned a new era of scholarly inquiry. Stephen Greenblatt examines the structure of selfhood as evidenced in major literary figures of the English Renaissance—More, Tyndale, Wyatt, Spenser, Marlowe, and Shakespeare—and finds that in the early modern period new questions surrounding the nature of identity heavily influenced the literature of the era. Now a classic text in literary studies, Renaissance Self-Fashioning continues to be of interest to students of the Renaissance, English literature, and the new historicist tradition, and this new edition includes a preface by the author on the book's creation and influence."No one who has read [Greenblatt's] accounts of More, Tyndale, Wyatt, and others can fail to be moved, as well as enlightened, by an interpretive mode which is as humane and sympathetic as it is analytical. These portraits are poignantly, subtly, and minutely rendered in a beautifully lucid prose alive in every sentence to the ambivalences and complexities of its subjects."—Harry Berger Jr., University of California, Santa Cruz
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Nicholas Brooke, William Shakespeare |
Oxford
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The Tragedy of Macbeth
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If you're intrigued by the darker side of ambition and power, "The Tragedy of Macbeth" is a compelling read. Shakespeare's intense play, with its haunting themes and gripping theatrical illusions, offers a masterful exploration of the human condition. It’s perfect for not just literature lovers, but also those who appreciate how societal changes can be reflected and examined through classic theater.
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Charles Brockden Brown, Emory Elliott |
Oxford
University
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Wieland; or The Transformation, and Memoirs of Carwin, The Biloquist
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One of the earliest major American novels, Wieland (1798) is a thrilling tale of suspense and intrigue set in rural Pennsylvania in the 1760s. Based on an actual case of a New York farmer who murdered his family, the novel employs Gothic devices and sensational elements such as spontaneous combustion, ventriloquism, and religious fanaticism. Also included is Memoirs of Carwin the Biloquist , the unfinished sequel to Wieland , in which Brown considers power and manipulation while tracing Carwin's career as a disciple of the utopist Ludloe.About the For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the broadest spectrum of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, voluminous notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.
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Paul du Plessis
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Oxford
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Borkowski's Textbook on Roman Law
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This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the historical development of law. It provides a comprehensive and accessible account of Roman private law and civil procedure, grounded in contemporary scholarship. The author sets the law in its social and historical context, and demonstrates the impact of Roman law on our modern legal systems. The inclusion throughout of extracts in translation from the most important sources of Roman law makes it easy for readers to engage with primary sources. The book is highly recommended for students of law, classics, and history.
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Frits Kalshoven, Liesbeth Zegveld |
Cambridge
University
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Constraints on the Waging of War : An Introduction to International Humanitarian Law
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This fully revised fourth edition of Constraints on the Waging of War considers the development of the principal rules of international humanitarian law from their origins to the present day. Of particular focus are the rules governing weapons and the legal instruments through which respect for the law can be enforced. Combining theory and actual practice, this book appeals to specialists as well as to students turning to the subject for the first time.
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Chee Kiong Tong
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Oxford
University
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Ariels 2001 : Departures and Returns, Essays for Edwin Thumboo
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Collection of essays written in honour of Emeritus Professor Thumboo. It reflects the wide range of his interests: poetry, sociolinguistics, post-colonialism and new literatures, especially those of Singapore, Malaysia, India and Africa.
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Chua Beng Huat
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Singapore
University
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Singapore Studies: v. 2 : Critical Surveys of the Humanities and Social Sciences
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If you have a keen interest in understanding the academic evolution within Singapore's humanities and social sciences, this compilement of critical essays will serve as a valuable resource. Reflecting on a decade of scholarly work, it provides a nuanced perspective on the theoretical advancements and research gaps, particularly for those with an intellectual curiosity about the region's contribution to academia in a global context.
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Clifford Geertz
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Harvard
University
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After the Fact: Two Countries, Four Decades, One Anthropologist - The Jerusalem-Harvard Lectures
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If you're intrigued by how cultural observation intertwines with personal and disciplinary growth, "After the Fact" offers a unique perspective. Clifford Geertz doesn't just take you on a journey through two towns he studied; he also invites you to witness the transformation of anthropology and the world over four decades. It's thought-provoking for anyone interested in the human condition and the way we study it.
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Maznah Mohamad
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National
University
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Singapore
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Melayu : The Politics, Poetics and Paradoxes of Malayness
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People within the Malay world hold strong but diverse opinions about the meaning of the word Melayu, which can be loosely translated as Malayness. Questions of whether the Filipinos are properly called "Malay", or the Mon-Khmer speaking Orang Asli in Malaysia, can generate heated debates. So too can the question of whether it is appropriate to speak of a kebangsaan Melayu (Malay as nationality) as the basis of membership within an aspiring postcolonial nation-state, a political rather than a cultural community embracing all residents of the Malay states, including the immigrant Chinese and Indian population.In Melayu: The Politics, Poetics and Paradoxes of Malayness, the contributors examine the checkered, wavering and changeable understanding of the word Melayu by considering hitherto unexplored case studies dealing with use of the term in connection with origins, nations, minority-majority politics, Filipino Malays, Riau Malays, Orang Asli, Straits Chinese literature, women's veiling, vernacular television, social dissent, literary women, and modern Sufism. Taken as a whole, this volume offers a creative approach to the study of Malayness while providing new perspectives to the studies of identity formation and politics of ethnicity that have wider implications beyond the Southeast Asian region.
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Lai Ah Eng
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Oxford
University
Press
Meanings of Multiethnicity : Case-study of Ethnicity and Ethnic Relations in Singapore
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If you're intrigued by the complex tapestry of cultures in modern societies, this book provides a deep dive into Singapore's multiethnic landscape. Ah Eng Lai's meticulous study offers insights not just into how a diverse nation builds its collective identity, but also into the personal significance of ethnicity for individuals. Taking you from intimate, detailed ethnography to broader socio-political discussions, it carves out an understanding of ethnic relations that's both nuanced and highly relevant in today's world.
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Carlos M.N. Eire
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Yale
University
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Reformations : The Early Modern World, 1450-1650
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A lively, expansive history of the Protestant and Catholic Reformations and the momentous changes they set in motionThis fast-paced survey of Western civilization’s transition from the Middle Ages to modernity brings that tumultuous period vividly to life. Carlos Eire, popular professor and gifted writer, chronicles the two-hundred-year era of the Renaissance and Reformation with particular attention to issues that persist as concerns in the present day. Eire connects the Protestant and Catholic Reformations in new and profound ways, and he demonstrates convincingly that this crucial turning point in history not only affected people long gone, but continues to shape our world and define who we are today. The book focuses on the vast changes that took place in Western civilization between 1450 and 1650, from Gutenberg’s printing press and the subsequent revolution in the spread of ideas to the close of the Thirty Years’ War. Eire devotes equal attention to the various Protestant traditions and churches as well as to Catholicism, skepticism, and secularism, and he takes into account the expansion of European culture and religion into other lands, particularly the Americas and Asia. He also underscores how changes in religion transformed the Western secular world. A book created with students and nonspecialists in mind, Reformations is an inspiring, provocative volume for any reader who is curious about the role of ideas and beliefs in history.
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Paul C. Gutjahr
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Princeton
University
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The Book of Mormon : A Biography
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Late one night in 1823, Joseph Smith, Jr., was reportedly visited in his family’s farmhouse in upstate New York by an angel named Moroni. According to Smith, Moroni told him of a buried stack of gold plates that were inscribed with a history of the Americas’ ancient peoples, and which would restore the pure Gospel message as Jesus had delivered it to them. Thus began the unlikely career of the Book of Mormon, the founding text of the Mormon religion and perhaps the most important sacred text ever to originate in the United States. Paul Gutjahr traces the life of this remarkable book, showing how it launched one of the fastest-growing new religions on the planet and has featured in everything from comic books and action figures to movies and an award-winning Broadway musical.
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Ketaki Kushari Dyson
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Oxford
University
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A Various Universe : A Study of the Journals and Memoirs of British Men and Women in the Indian Subcontinent 1765-1856
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In this book readers are invited to explore a fascinating but neglected field of English letters; the books written by British men and women about their experience in the Indian subcontinent. Over forty individual works are surveyed, covering the time period from when the East India Company began consolidating its powers to the eve of the Mutiny. The author balances generous excerpts from the original texts with her own exegeses to produce a work which offers rich insights to lay readers as well as to professional students of literature, history, sociology, anthropology, and travel writing.
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Burton Watson
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Columbia
University
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Early Chinese Literature
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Grabbing "Early Chinese Literature," you'll be embarking on a cultural odyssey that transcends mere alphabets. Burton Watson has adeptly brought to light the majestic tapestry of the Chinese written word, from a time when every stroke was as deliberate as the philosophies they described. Whether you're a historian, a linguist, or just someone enthralled by the richness of past civilizations, you'll find yourself immersed in the intellect and artistry of an era that still whispers wisdom today.
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University of Chicago Press
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University
Of
Chicago
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The Chicago Manual of Style
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If you're immersed in the world of words—whether as a writer, editor, or a publisher—the sixteenth edition of "The Chicago Manual of Style" is the trusted compass you need to navigate the evolving landscape of publishing. It's a comprehensive resource that adapts traditional guidelines to digital contexts. This edition reflects current practices and addresses electronic publishing intricacies, which could be incredibly empowering as you polish and adapt content for today's diverse media platforms.
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"Friendship by A.C. Grayling is an insightful exploration of the nature and history of this unique bond. With Grayling's personal experiences and cultural insights, readers are sure to gain a deeper understanding of the ethics behind friendship, and how it can supersede family relationships. This is a great read for anyone interested in the philosophical, cultural, and personal aspects of friendship."
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David Tod Roy, Lanling Xiaoxiao Sheng |
Princeton
University
Press
The Plum in the Golden Vase or, Chin P'ing Mei, Volume Two : The Rivals
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In this second of a planned five-volume series, David Roy provides a complete and annotated translation of the famous Chin P'ing Mei, an anonymous sixteenth-century Chinese novel that focuses on the domestic life of His-men Ch'ing, a corrupt, upwardly mobile merchant in a provincial town, who maintains a harem of six wives and concubines. This work, known primarily for its erotic realism, is also a landmark in the development of narrative art--not only from a specifically Chinese perspective but in a world-historical context.With the possible exception of The Tale of Genji (1010) and Don Quixote (1615), there is no earlier work of prose fiction of equal sophistication in world literature. Although its importance in the history of Chinese narrative has long been recognized, the technical virtuosity of the author, which is more reminiscent of the Dickens of Bleak House, the Joyce of Ulysses, or the Nabokov of Lolita than anything in the earlier Chinese fiction tradition, has not yet received adequate recognition. This is partly because all of the existing European translations are either abridged or based on an inferior recension of the text. This translation and its annotation aim to faithfully represent and elucidate all the rhetorical features of the original in its most authentic form and thereby enable the Western reader to appreciate this Chinese masterpiece at its true worth.
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Alan Durband
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Oxford
University
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Shakespeare Made Easy: The Merchant of Venice
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If you find Shakespeare's works challenging but intriguing, this book might just bridge that gap. Alan Durband has distilled 'The Merchant of Venice' into something more accessible while retaining the play's original richness and themes. It preserves the essence of Shakespeare's exploration of human nature, mercy, and justice, making the Bard's story of love and money far more comprehensible. So if you wish to delve into a classic without the linguistic struggle, this could be your perfect companion.
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M. Thomas Inge, Mark Twain, Shelley Fisher Fishkin |
Oxford
University
Press
Tom Sawyer Abroad
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This rollicking adventure novel brings back Twain's best-loved characters--Tom Sawyer, Huck Finn, and the freed slave Jim--for a balloon trip around the world. Escaping civilization and Aunt Polly once again, this lively tale of far-off exploits is, as Twain wrote, "a story that will not onlyinterest boys but any man who has ever been a boy, which immensely enlarges the audience." The book's comic tall tales and bold escapades are punctuated by a series of animated conversations among the three friends on topics that include the Crusades, religious toleration, racial discrimination, thelimitations of maps, and the fine art of cursing. Tom and Jim rescue a child from brigands. Jim finds himself alone atop the Sphinx with an American flag. Adventure, burlesque, and serious commentary on society and its failings make Tom Sawyer Abroad an engaging and memorable book.
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Immanuel C.Y. Hsu
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Oxford
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The Rise Of Modern China
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Now in its sixth edition, this book has been updated to examine the return of Hong Kong in 1997 and the upcoming return of Macao in 1999. Hsü discusses the end of the last vestiges of foreign imperialism in China, as well as China's emergence as a regional and global superpower. U.S.-China rivalry and the prospect of unification between China and Taiwan are also considered.
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Diane Coyle
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Princeton
University
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GDP : A Brief but Affectionate History
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Why did the size of the U.S. economy increase by 3 percent on one day in mid-2013--or Ghana's balloon by 60 percent overnight in 2010? Why did the U.K. financial industry show its fastest expansion ever at the end of 2008--just as the world's financial system went into meltdown? And why was Greece's chief statistician charged with treason in 2013 for apparently doing nothing more than trying to accurately report the size of his country's economy? The answers to all these questions lie in the way we define and measure national economies around the world: Gross Domestic Product. This entertaining and informative book tells the story of GDP, making sense of a statistic that appears constantly in the news, business, and politics, and that seems to rule our lives--but that hardly anyone actually understands.Diane Coyle traces the history of this artificial, abstract, complex, but exceedingly important statistic from its eighteenth- and nineteenth-century precursors through its invention in the 1940s and its postwar golden age, and then through the Great Crash up to today. The reader learns why this standard measure of the size of a country's economy was invented, how it has changed over the decades, and what its strengths and weaknesses are. The book explains why even small changes in GDP can decide elections, influence major political decisions, and determine whether countries can keep borrowing or be thrown into recession. The book ends by making the case that GDP was a good measure for the twentieth century but is increasingly inappropriate for a twenty-first-century economy driven by innovation, services, and intangible goods.
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Audrey Jean Thomson
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Oxford
University
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Practical English Grammar : A classic grammar reference with clear explanations of grammatical structures and forms
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The Exercises can be used with or without the Grammar. They include an answer key.
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Michio Morishima
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Cambridge
University
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Why Has Japan 'Succeeded'? : Western Technology and the Japanese Ethos
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This book, by a distinguished Japanese economist now resident in the West, offers a new interpretation of the current success of the Japanese economy. By placing the rise of Japan in the context of its historical development, Michio Morishima shows how a strongly-held national ethos has interacted with religious, social and technological ideas imported from elsewhere to produce highly distinctive cultural traits. While Professor Morishima traces the roots of modern Japan back as far as the introduction of Confucianism, Taoism and Buddhism from China in the sixth century, he concentrates his observations on the last 120 years during which Japan has had extensive contacts with the West. He describes the swift rise of Japan to the status of a first-rate power following the Meiji Revolution after 1867, in which Japan broke with a long history of isolationism, and which paved the way for the adoption of Western technology and the creation of a modern Western-style nation state; and a similarly meteoric rise from the devastation of the Second World War to Japan's present position. A range of factors in Japan's economic success are analysed: her characteristic dualistic social structure - corresponding to the divide between large and medium/small enterprises - the relations of government and big business, the poor reception of liberalism and individualism, and the strength of the Japanese nationalism. Throughout, Professor Morishima emphasises the importance of the role played in the creation of Japanese capitalism by ethical doctrines as transformed under Japanese conditions, especially the Japanese Confucian tradition of complete loyalty to the firm and to the state. This account, which makes clear the extent to which the economic rise of Japan is due to factors unique to its historical traditions, will be of interest to a wide general readership as well as to students of Japan and its history.
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Adrian Johns
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University
Of
Chicago
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The Nature of the Book : Print and Knowledge in the Making
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In The Nature of the Book , a tour de force of cultural history, Adrian Johns constructs an entirely original and vivid picture of print culture and its many arenas—commercial, intellectual, political, and individual."A compelling exposition of how authors, printers, booksellers and readers competed for power over the printed page. . . . The richness of Mr. Johns's book lies in the splendid detail he has collected to describe the world of books in the first two centuries after the printing press arrived in England."—Alberto Manguel, Washington Times"[A] mammoth and stimulating account of the place of print in the history of knowledge. . . . Johns has written a tremendously learned primer."—D. Graham Burnett, New Republic"A detailed, engrossing, and genuinely eye-opening account of the formative stages of the print culture. . . . This is scholarship at its best."—Merle Rubin, Christian Science Monitor"The most lucid and persuasive account of the new kind of knowledge produced by print. . . . A work to rank alongside McLuhan."—John Sutherland, The Independent"Entertainingly written. . . . The most comprehensive account available . . . well documented and engaging."—Ian Maclean, Times Literary Supplement
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William Shakespeare
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Oxford
University
Press
The Oxford Shakespeare: A Midsummer Night's Dream
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Shakespeare's intertwined love polygons begin to get complicated from the start--Demetrius and Lysander both want Hermia but she only has eyes for Lysander. Bad news is, Hermia's father wants Demetrius for a son-in-law. On the outside is Helena, whose unreturned love burns hot for Demetrius. Hermia and Lysander plan to flee from the city under cover of darkness but are pursued by an enraged Demetrius (who is himself pursued by an enraptured Helena). In the forest, unbeknownst to the mortals, Oberon and Titania (King and Queen of the faeries) are having a spat over a servant boy. The plot twists up when Oberon's head mischief-maker, Puck, runs loose with a flower which causes people to fall in love with the first thing they see upon waking. Throw in a group of labourers preparing a play for the Duke's wedding (one of whom is given a donkey's head and Titania for a lover by Puck) and the complications become fantastically funny.
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William Shakespeare
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Oxford
University
Press
The Oxford Shakespeare: Measure for Measure
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If you're intrigued by the intricacies of justice and the fine line between right and wrong, "Measure for Measure" won't disappoint. Shakespeare's ability to bring ethical dilemmas to life through powerful dialogue and complex characters is especially prominent in this play. It's a thought-provoking read that’s both a literary classic and an examination of morality that remains relevant today.
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John Lancaster, Robert Cormier |
Cambridge
University
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After the First Death
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Cambridge Literature is a series of literary texts edited for study by students aged 14–18 in English-speaking classrooms. It will include novels, poetry, short stories, essays, travel-writing and other non-fiction. The series will be extensive and open-ended and will provide school students with a range of edited texts taken from a wide geographical spread. It will feature writing in English from various genres and differing times. After the First Death by Robert Cormier is edited by John Lancaster, Head of English at the Ken Simpton Community School in Peterborough.
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Rod Ellis
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Oxford
University
Press,
Usa
Understanding Second Language Acquisition
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This book reviews research into second language acquisition and provides readers with a comprehensive review of the "state of the art" in this important area of applied linguistics. It examines the critical reactions to the different theories of second language acquisition.
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Margaret Anne Doody, Margaret Dalziel, Charlotte Lennox |
Oxford
University
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The Female Quixote : or The Adventures of Arabella
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The Female Quixote, a vivacious and ironical novel parodying the style of Cervantes, portrays Arabella, the beautiful daughter of a marquis, whose passion for reading romances colors her approach to her own life and causes many comical and melodramatic misunderstandings among her relatives and admirers. Both Joseph Fielding and Samuel Johnson greatly admired Lennox, and this novel established her as one of the most successful practitioners of the "Novel of Sentiment."About the Series: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the broadest spectrum of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, voluminous notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.
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Elaine Ho
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National
University
Of
Singapore
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Changing Landscapes of Singapore : Old Tensions, New Discoveries
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Changing Landscapes of Singapore illuminates both the social and the physical terrains of modern Singapore. Geographers use the term landscape to refer to visible surfaces and to the spatial dimension of social relations. Landscapes arise from particular historical circumstances, and in turn help shape social arrangements and possible courses of future development. The authors describe how the settings inhabited by various social groups in Singapore affect life experiences, and explore the impact of broader regional and international forces on Singapore. Written for non-specialists, the volume reflects fresh perspectives from the scholarship of Singaporean academics. Their work is sensitive to historical and geographical trends in the region, and also engages with broader theoretical themes.
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Siegfried Kracauer
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Harvard
University
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The Mass Ornament : Weimar Essays
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Siegfried Kracauer was one of the twentieth century’s most brilliant cultural critics, a daring and prolific scholar, and an incisive theorist of film. In this volume his finest writings on modern society make their long-awaited appearance in English.This book is a celebration of the masses―their tastes, amusements, and everyday lives. Taking up themes of modernity, such as isolation and alienation, urban culture, and the relation between the group and the individual, Kracauer explores a kaleidoscope of shopping arcades, the cinema, bestsellers and their readers, photography, dance, hotel lobbies, Kafka, the Bible, and boredom. For Kracauer, the most revelatory facets of modern life in the West lie on the surface, in the ephemeral and the marginal. Of special fascination to him is the United States, where he eventually settled after fleeing Germany and whose culture he sees as defined almost exclusively by “the ostentatious display of surface.”With these essays, written in the 1920s and early 1930s and edited by the author in 1963, Kracauer was the first to demonstrate that studying the everyday world of the masses can bring great rewards. The Mass Ornament today remains a refreshing tribute to popular culture, and its impressively interdisciplinary essays continue to shed light not only on Kracauer’s later work but also on the ideas of the Frankfurt School, the genealogy of film theory and cultural studies, Weimar cultural politics, and, not least, the exigencies of intellectual exile.In his introduction, Thomas Levin situates Kracauer in a turbulent age, illuminates the forces that influenced him―including his friendships with Walter Benjamin, Theodor Adorno, and other Weimar intellectuals―and provides the context necessary for understanding his ideas. Until now, Kracauer has been known primarily for his writings on the cinema. This volume brings us the full scope of his gifts as one of the most wide-ranging and penetrating interpreters of modern life.
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Elizabeth Story Donno, William Shakespeare, Penny Gay |
Cambridge
University
Press
Twelfth Night, or, What You Will - The New Cambridge Shakespeare
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If you're intrigued by the interplay of language, character, and the more nuanced themes of Shakespeare's work, "Twelfth Night" is an excellent read. Penny Gay's introduction adds depth by highlighting the intricate wordplay and theatricality that bring the story to life. Its exploration of gender roles and identity feels surprisingly modern, making it relevant and engaging for contemporary readers.
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William Shakespeare, G.R. Hibbard |
Oxford
University
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Hamlet
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If you're into Shakespeare, this edition of "Hamlet" is intriguing—it challenges long-held beliefs about the authoritative text, offering you a version that may be closer to what Shakespeare intended for the stage. The editors present a compelling case, sparking new insights and discussions. It's not just a read; it's an experience that invites you to reconsider a familiar story with a fresh perspective.
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Frances Burney
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Oxford
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Press
Evelina : Or the History of A Young Lady's Entrance into the World
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Frances Burney's first and most enduringly popular novel is a vivid, satirical, and seductive account of the pleasures and dangers of fashionable life in late eighteenth-century London. As she describes her heroine's entry into society, womanhood and, inevitably, love, Burney exposes the vulnerability of female innocence in an image-conscious and often cruel world where social snobbery and sexual aggression are played out in the public arenas of pleasure-gardens, theatre visits, and balls. But Evelina's innocence also makes her a shrewd commentator on the excesses and absurdities of manners and social ambitions--as well as attracting the attention of the eminently eligible Lord Orville.Evelina, comic and shrewd, is at once a guide to fashionable London, a satirical attack on the new consumerism, an investigation of women's position in the late eighteenth century, and a love story. The new introduction and full notes to this edition help make this richness all the more readily available to a modern reader.About the Series: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the broadest spectrum of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, voluminous notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.
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George Yule
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Cambridge
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The Study of Language
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220 pages. Book is in Very good condition throughout. This Provides A Straightforward And Comprehensive Survey Of The Basic Issues And Topics Involved In The Study Of Language.
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Stanley Wells, William Shakespeare, Roger Warren |
Oxford
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Twelfth Night
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If you're looking to dive into a world where love entangles with disguise and merry confusion reigns, "Twelfth Night" is your perfect escape. This play effortlessly weaves together the lightness of comedy with soulful introspection, capturing the delightful absurdity of life. And having the Oxford Shakespeare touch means you're getting the clearest insight into the Bard's linguistic genius, with all the scholarly trimmings to enhance your reading journey. Plus, if you have a soft spot for music in storytelling, this edition's unique focus on the play's musical elements will strike a chord with you.
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E.H. Gombrich, Clifford Harper | Yale University Press
E.H. Gombrich, Clifford Harper | Yale University Press
A Little History of the World
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If you're curious about the grand narrative of human civilization, "A Little History of the World" might just be the gem you're looking for. Gombrich's work is known for transforming complex historical events into a story that's accessible and fascinating, which is why it's loved by readers of all ages. Captivating illustrations and a narrative that speaks more of human experiences than mere dates make this book feel less like a history textbook and more like a conversation with a wise friend who knows the past inside out.
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John Sutherland
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Yale
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A Little History of Literature
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If you're someone who gets excited about the thought of time-traveling through the world of words, "A Little History of Literature" could be the perfect companion. John Sutherland’s passion is contagious as he leads you on an insightful jaunt from ancient epics to modern masterpieces. It's like a vibrant classroom with a favorite professor who makes every literary era feel current and alive. This book promises to deepen your appreciation for literature's vast landscape and might just reignite your love for reading.
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Stanley Joel Reiser
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Cambridge
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Medicine and the Reign of Technology
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This book would be a good read for those interested in the intersection of medicine and technology. It provides a historical account of how technology has transformed the diagnosis and treatment of illness over the past 300 years. The author draws on primary sources to provide a detailed and comprehensive analysis of the subject matter. Users would appreciate the in-depth coverage and the unique perspective on the topic.
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Samuel Noah Kramer
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The Sumerians
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The Sumerians, the pragmatic and gifted people who preceded the Semites in the land first known as Sumer and later as Babylonia, created what was probably the first high civilization in the history of man, spanning the fifth to the second millenniums B.C. This book is an unparalleled compendium of what is known about them.Professor Kramer communicates his enthusiasm for his subject as he outlines the history of the Sumerian civilization and describes their cities, religion, literature, education, scientific achievements, social structure, and psychology. Finally, he considers the legacy of Sumer to the ancient and modern world.
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Georges Lefebvre, R.R. Palmer |
Princeton
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The Coming of the French Revolution
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This classic work details what happened in France during the year 1789, the first year of the French Revolution. Lefebvre's signature contribution was writing history "from below" -- a Marxist approach -- and his particular specialty was the French Revolution as viewed from the experiences of the peasantry. Placing the "common people" at the center of his analysis, Lefebvre emphasized the class struggles within France and the significant role they played in the coming of the Revolution. First published in 1939 for the sesquicentennial of the Revolution, the book was suppressed by the Vichy government as a piece of revolutionary literature after the outbreak of the Second World War and the subsequent collapse of the Third Republic. R.R. Palmer, a distinguished historian of the French Revolution, translated the book into English in 1947. Although recent historians have reinterpreted the Revolution and disputed Lefebvre's conclusions, The Coming of the French Revolution remains essential reading for anyone interested in the origins of this great turning point in the formation of the modern world.
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Rémy Inglis Hall, Albert Soboul |
Princeton
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The Sans-Culottes : The Popular Movement and Revolutionary Government, 1793-1794
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This book would be a good read for history buffs interested in the French Revolution and the role of working-class individuals in political movements. The unique feature of this book is its sympathetic portrayal of the Sans-Culottes and their contributions to the revolution, which is often overlooked in other historical accounts.
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Professor Paul W. Kahn
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Yale
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The Reign of Law : Marbury vs. Madison and the Origins of the American Political Imagination
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This book would be a great read for those who are interested in understanding the role of the Supreme Court in shaping American constitutional law. The book delves into the landmark Supreme Court case of Marbury v. Madison, which established the principle of judicial review and gave the Supreme Court the power to strike down unconstitutional laws. The author draws on modern cultural theory to explore the rhetorical techniques used by the courts to maintain our belief in the rule of law. This book is unique in its approach to understanding the evolution and significance of the rule of law.
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Greil Marcus
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Harvard
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In the Fascist Bathroom : Punk in Pop Music, 1977-1992
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Was punk just another moment in music history, a flash in time when a group of young rebels exploded in a fury of raw sound, outrageous styles, and in-your-face attitude? Greil Marcus, author of the renowned "Lipstick Traces," delves into the after-life of punk as a much richer phenomenon a form of artistic and social rebellion that continually erupts into popular culture.In more than seventy short pieces written over fifteen years, he traces the uncompromising strands of punk from Johnny Rotten to Elvis Costello, Sonic Youth, even Bruce Springsteen. Marcus's unparalleled insight into present-day culture and brilliant ear for music bring punk's searing half-life into deep focus. Originally published in the U.S. as "Ranters and Crowd Pleasers.""
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William J. Bouwsma
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Yale
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The Waning of the Renaissance, 1550-1640
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This book is for those interested in Renaissance history and its cultural trajectory beyond its peak. The author challenges the conventional notion of intellectual and artistic progression, providing a unique perspective on the Renaissance's ending. Bouwsma highlights the significance of tracing the arc of cultural development, rather than just its accomplishments, making it a compelling read for history buffs and scholars alike.
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Marcia L. Colish
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Yale
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Medieval Foundations of the Western Intellectual Tradition
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This magisterial book is an analysis of the course of Western intellectual history between A.D. 400 and 1400. The book is arranged in two the first surveys the comparative modes of thought and varying success of Byzantine, Latin-Christian, and Muslim cultures, and the second takes the reader from the eleventh-century revival of learning to the high Middle Ages and beyond, the period in which the vibrancy of Western intellectual culture enabled it to stamp its imprint well beyond the frontiers of Christendom.Marcia Colish argues that the foundations of the Western intellectual tradition were laid in the Middle Ages and not, as is commonly held, in the Judeo-Christian or classical periods. She contends that Western medieval thinkers produced a set of tolerances, tastes, concerns, and sensibilities that made the Middle Ages unlike other chapters of the Western intellectual experience. She provides astute descriptions of the vernacular and oral culture of each country of Europe; explores the nature of medieval culture and its transmission; profiles seminal thinkers (Augustine, Anselm, Gregory the Great, Aquinas, Ockham); studies heresy from Manichaeism to Huss and Wycliffe; and investigates the influence of Arab and Jewish writing on scholasticism and the resurrection of Greek studies. Colish concludes with an assessment of the modes of medieval thought that ended with the period and those that remained as bases for later ages of European intellectual history.
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Arno J. Mayer
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Princeton
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The Furies : Violence and Terror in the French and Russian Revolutions
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"The Furies" is a thought-provoking book for anyone interested in the history of revolutions, especially the French and Russian Revolutions. Mayer's argument against the prevailing view that ideologies and personalities controlled the course of these events make for a refreshing read. The book sheds light on the resistances to revolution and the nature of revolutionary violence, making it an interesting read for history enthusiasts and scholars alike. However, it is a dense read and may require some dedication to get through its 736 pages.
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Samuel Schoenbaum
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Oxford
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Press
William Shakespeare : A Compact Documentary Life
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The full text of Schoenbaum's Documentary Life of the Bard incorporates new material and is accompanied by reproductions of fifty documents providing evidence of Shakespeare's activities