A diverse set of texts from Foucault, Weber, Derrida and others are examined in this reconceptualization of the way ethnicity functions in capitalist society.
International interdisciplinary journal discussing the relations between Society and Space. Space is broadly conceived: from landscapes of the body to global geographies; from cyberspace to old growth forests; as metaphorical and material; as theoretical construct and empirical fact. Covers both practical politics and the abstractions of social theory.
A multidisciplinary index covering the journal literature of the arts and humanities. It fully covers 1,144 of the world's leading arts and humanities journals, and it indexes individually selected, relevant items from over 6,800 major science and social science journals.
Historical novel based on the life of the 19th century Chinese prostitute who became the most powerful pirate in history. The first time her story has been fully told in any language.
Hongkongitis is ... an incurable affliction that causes one to secretly love Hong Kong while complaining loudly about it. While everyone else in Hong Kong was out doing real jobs, writer and cartoonist Larry Feign put together this collection of true but ridiculous facts, observations and stupid scientific theories about the most hyperventilating, oddly loveable city on earth. Read irrefutable proof that ... Hong Kong is actually located in France; There's a scientific explanation for why people shout "Wah!" every time a flashbulb goes off; Chinglish is the New World Language; The Vatican should relocate to Kwai Chung; A baby's IQ determines the size of her future apartment; Every person in the world is Chinese; Only psychotics should visit Hong Kong doctors... No one is immune from Hongkongitis!
The bedroom secrets of the animal kingdom...revealed Amazing and hilarious facts about the intimate habits of our gilled, winged, furry and slimy cousins in the animal kingdom. Did you know...? Penguins do it at 70 below zero Minks do it for 8 hours non-stop Octopuses lose an arm when they mate A giraffe's neck isn't the only thing that's extra-long Ever wondered how starfish do it? How do porcupines mate without causing serious bodily injury? Why do kitty-cats screech when they're having fun?Easy to find out Read (well, first buy) this fascinating, true but funny illustrated book.Click the "Look Inside" link above to read the first chapter free Warning: Do not try these actions at home. Remember, the animals performing them are professionals