Synopsis: Harriet Flower offers a chronological overview of the Roman practice of memory sanctions, where elite Romans chose to limit or erase the memory of citizens deemed unworthy. This study examines the removal or mutilation of portraits and public inscriptions from archaic times to the second century A.D. Flower situates these memory sanctions within the context of Greek and Hellenistic cultural influences and the broader Mediterranean world. Through an exploration of literary texts, inscriptions, coins, and material evidence, this illustrated work enhances our understanding of Roman political culture.

Synopsis: This volume explores medieval misogynistic writings, shedding light on the significant impact these texts have had on the status of women in the West. It collects key voices of antifeminism alongside those defending women, offering a comprehensive sourcebook in modern translation. With an introduction, notes, and commentary, it includes better-known texts from figures like Jerome, Héloise and Abelard, Christine de Pizan, and Chaucer, as well as lesser-known writings related to topics such as the sexual double standard and women's roles in the priesthood. This book also features early texts advocating for women, some of which have never before been translated.

Synopsis: Jonathan Lear provides a clear assessment of Freud's thought, emphasizing his impact on philosophy, particularly in areas such as the philosophy of mind, free will, rationality, self and subjectivity, ethics, and religion. Lear also explores deeper issues Freud engaged with, including human sexuality, the unconscious, dreams, and the theory of transference. This work is an essential resource for those interested in Freud or philosophy within the humanities and social sciences.

Synopsis: In this thought-provoking book, Linda Williams examines the powerful influence of racial imagery in American culture, particularly through the lens of popular entertainment. She analyzes how longstanding stereotypes—the black man as a threat and the white woman as a victim—have shaped public perceptions of race. Williams explores the origins of these images in melodramatic theater, linking them to significant events such as O.J. Simpson's trial and the beating of Rodney King. Through a detailed exploration of works like Uncle Tom's Cabin and The Birth of a Nation, she reveals how these narratives have fueled both interracial understanding and animosity. Williams argues that these cultural representations have major implications for American society and asserts that meaningful conversations about race must acknowledge their pervasive impact.

Synopsis: This second edition features a revised and reset text, including the complete Hrafnkels saga freysgooa. It is now available in paperback for the first time since its original publication in 1927.

Synopsis: Cold Counsel is a collection focused on the role of women in Old Norse literature and culture. It explores gender, class, sexuality, family structure, and ideological themes in medieval Iceland through the lenses of history, sociology, feminism, ethnography, and psychoanalysis.

Synopsis: This book explores the theme of mission in the Bible, emphasizing its connection to humanity's sinfulness and the need for redemption through Jesus Christ. Authors Andreas Kostenberger and Peter O'Brien provide a comprehensive study of mission throughout biblical history, including the Old Testament, the second-temple period, and the New Testament, highlighting the significance of God's mission in today's world.

Synopsis: A revised edition exploring the depth and impact of Israel's wisdom and poetry in the Old Testament.

Synopsis: In "Elbow Room," Daniel Dennett explores the complex issue of free will, questioning whether it is an illusion or if we truly possess the ability to choose differently. Drawing on ideas from physics, evolutionary biology, engineering, automata theory, and artificial intelligence, Dennett critiques traditional philosophical approaches to free will, highlighting common misconceptions. He argues that we can reconcile the concept of free will with scientific understanding, presenting a nuanced view of how we can be guided by reasons while still being subject to physical causation. The book delves into concepts of control and self-control, examines the notion of self, and questions the reality of freedom. Dennett also investigates the implications of our desire for free will, raising significant questions about responsibility and guilt. "Elbow Room" is based on the John Locke Lectures Dennett delivered at Oxford University in 1983.

Synopsis: Elisabeth Wood's account of insurgent collective action in El Salvador draws on oral histories from peasants who both supported and opposed the insurgency, as well as interviews with military commanders from both sides. She explores how the widespread support among rural populations for the leftist insurgency during the civil war challenges traditional views of collective action, highlighting the significant risks taken by those who provided aid to guerillas despite minimal personal gain.