Tracing the origins and cultural impact of an Afro-Panamanian musical genre In Reggae en Espanol, Sonja Stephenson Watson chronicles the emergence and influence of a complex and rich musical genre that has become emblematic of Afro-Panamanian identity. Born in Panama in the late 1970s when artists of West Indian ancestry infused Jamaican reggae ......
American Society for Aesthetics Selma Jeanne Cohen Prize in Dance Aesthetics Examining a century of dance criticism in the United States and its influence on aesthetics and inclusion Dance criticism has long been integral to dance as an art form, serving as documentation and validation of dance performances, yet few studies have taken a close ......
A primer on adaptive management--a dynamic approach to decision-making when outcomes are uncertain and learning is possible This book explains the principles and processes of adaptive management, outlines when it is most effective, and examines the challenges of implementation. Since its introduction in the 1980s, adaptive management has become a ......
Uncovering America's past through the archaeology of its shipwrecks The Archaeology of American Shipwrecks highlights the essential role of watercraft in United States history and demonstrates how the study of submerged sites contributes to a deeper understanding of the nation's past. Combining evidence from shipwreck excavations with historical ......
Connecting the Caribbean with other island networks that have shared histories and legacies of empire While the Caribbean is often studied by focusing on individual islands and their pasts, Caribbean Archipelagoes proposes a new way of understanding this vital part of the world by placing it in conversation with other island chains, emphasizing ......
Connecting the Caribbean with other island networks that have shared histories and legacies of empire While the Caribbean is often studied by focusing on individual islands and their pasts, Caribbean Archipelagoes proposes a new way of understanding this vital part of the world by placing it in conversation with other island chains, emphasizing ......
Revealing Merce Cunningham's creative processes as inspiration for today's dancers and choreographers In this book, former members of the Merce Cunningham Dance Company detail the technique classes, rehearsal procedures, and compositional approaches that defined Cunningham's New York studio for more than sixty years. Through firsthand accounts ......
An introduction to key concepts in international relations and strategy through the interstellar narratives of Cixin Liu's Hugo Award-winning trilogy Science fiction has long examined social, political, and moral issues through imagined worlds. This book uses Chinese author Cixin Liu's award-winning trilogy as a teaching tool to illustrate ......
Highlighting the role of precontact Indigenous women in building and transforming Mississippian culture This volume highlights how women were powerful farmers, economic decision-makers, spiritual leaders, and agents of social integration in the diverse societies of the Mississippian world, which spanned the present-day United States South to the ......
