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Representations of Global Civility
English Travellers in the Ottoman Empire and the South Pacific, 1636–1863
Global civility instead of colonial domination: this study provides a striking new perspective on both travel and travel-writing in the long eighteenth century.
Governmental Migration Research in Germany
Knowledge Production at the Federal Office for Migration and Refugees
This study sketches the contours and contradictions of governmental knowledge production on migration in Germany between policy relevance and scientific objectivity.
Authority and Authorship in Medieval and Seventeenth Century Women's Visionary Writings
This book investigates how women gained authority and a voice of their own in medieval and seventeenth century visionary writings.
Daniela Russ
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James Stafford
(eds.)
Competition in World Politics
Knowledge, Strategies and Institutions
A new, interdisciplinary approach to competition in world politics, offering a range of fresh insights into its historical origins and social contexts.
Marko Kölbl
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Fritz Trümpi
(eds.)
Music and Democracy
Participatory Approaches
This book explores how music relates to democratic participation - on- and offline, throughout cultures, in various times, social settings, and political systems.
Martin Lorber
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Felix Zimmermann
(eds.)
History in Games
Contingencies of an Authentic Past
From the perspective of historical game studies this book illuminates historical authenticity, a buzzword used by game developers and consumers alike.
Strange Blood
The Rise and Fall of Lamb Blood Transfusion in 19th Century Medicine and Beyond
A unique story of 19th century medical knowledge, ambition, and controversy – of crossing boundaries and challenging taboos.
Ute Dieckmann
(ed.)
Mapping the Unmappable?
Cartographic Explorations with Indigenous Peoples in Africa
How can we map differing perceptions of the living environment? The anthology explores this question with case studies from Africa and beyond.
Concepts of Urban-Environmental History
The history of cities and of the environment are inseparably intertwined. This volume presents concepts and key issues from this field of research.
Günter Leypoldt
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Manfred Berg
(eds.)
Authority and Trust in US Culture and Society
Interdisciplinary Approaches and Perspectives
This book explores recent and historical transformations of authority and trust in political institutions, urban spaces, and cultural life to explain their perceived loss of legitimacy in the United States.