This work states that the only way to overcome history is to intimately understand it. It focuses on historical memory, collective national memory, and the political manipulation of national identities. It also assesses the significance of particular manifestations of Balkan national identities.
The genesis of Comparative Cultural Studies and Latin America stems from the contributors' conviction that, given its vitality and excellence, Latin American literature deserves a more prominent place in comparative literature publications, curricula, and disciplinary discussions. The editors introduce the volume by first arguing that there still ......
The Rise and Crisis of Market Economics in Latin America
This work describes the imposition of neoliberal economic models in Latin America, the role of the IMF and World Bank in enforcing them, and their consequences. It also shows how the economic meltdown in Latin America was prepared by an economic strategy.
Established in 1977, the Middle East Contemporary Survey is designed to be a reference examining in detail the rapidly changing Middle Eastern scene in all its complexity. Subjects include inter-Arab relations, Islamic affairs, economic developments and Middle-Eastern relations with major powers.
When Kosovar Albanians came to Albania after the fall of Communism, they found an impoverished motherland. Albania's citizens were dumbstruck by the opulent lifestyles of the Kosovars. Yet, despite their differences, this work states that the myth of a "Greater Albania" persists.
Tracing the history of conservatism from the concerns and ideas of the Old Right, through the Cold War, the Gingrich revolution, and into the 21st century, this work gathers conservative writings covering the development of the modern conservative intellectual and political movement.
Tracing the history of American conservatism from the concerns and ideas of the Old Right, through the Cold War, the Gingrich revolution, and into the present, this book gathers a range of conservative writings and documents showcasing the development of the modern conservative movement.
Spanish as a Heritage Language in the United States, Research and Practice
This work delves into the research, theory, and practice of teaching Spanish as a heritage language in the United States. It examines theoretical considerations in the field of Heritage Language Development (HLD), as well as community and classroom-based research studies at all academic levels.
The Politics of Pain in the United States and Canada
Democratic government is about making choices. Sometimes those choices involve the distribution of benefits. This work examines the repercussions of unpopular government decisions in Canada and the USA, the two great democratic nations of North America.
