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The metaphor of contagion pervades critical discourse across the humanities, the medical sciences, and the social sciences. It appears in …
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Discusses the background of Nietzsche's work, analyzes its themes and concepts, and describes its critical reception
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Extraordinary Bodies is a cornerstone text of disability studies, establishing the field upon its publication in 1997. Framing disability as …
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Through the lens of four seminal concerts, acclaimed poet and biographer Daniel Mark Epstein offers an intimate, nuanced look at …
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This volume marks the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s death by reflecting on the unrivalled work of the Shakespeare Association of …
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