The New Cinematic Weird analyzes the role that creepy, unsettling, ominous, uneasy, and eerie atmospheres play in recent films of this genre. The author shows how the new cinematic weird elicits joy by creating weird atmospheres as affective intensities that are to be experienced rather than understood.
Latino Politics in America discusses what it means to be a Latino American culturally and politically. It provides an in-depth examination of the individual communities that comprise the Latino culture, and how those bonds affect political development and decisions.
Latino Politics in America discusses what it means to be a Latino American culturally and politically. It provides an in-depth examination of the individual communities that comprise the Latino culture, and how those bonds affect political development and decisions.
Cancel culture and political correctness are destroying free speech and Western civilisation’s institutions and way of life – it’s time to fight back and return to sanity. A topical and informative anthology exploring the origins and impact of cancel culture and political correctness on Western societies – including schools, universities, ......
Steven P. Feldman argues that Chinese political culture, based on the core principle of small group loyalties, is inherently unstable, resulting in an ongoing tendency for leaders to concentrate power in order to accomplish their goals. He examines this trend in Xi Jinping's regime through the concept of pre-totalitarianism.
"Someday girls like us will be able to wear whatever we want. People will call us by the names we choose. They'll respect that we are women. The cops will leave us alone and no one will go hungry." Sylvia and Marsha are closer than sisters. They are kind and brave and not afraid to speak their truth, even when it makes other people angry. This ......
An expose of the Australian charities sector, its history, current size, makeup, with case studies revealing the different charitable organisation types, ways of being or becoming fraudulent, and the regulatory approaches.
Tyler Schafer examines a fledgling Las Vegas community garden and uses it as a case study to identify the ways group cultures create inside community gardens. He argues that gardener's decisions, made consciously or not, shape their abilities to address the challenges faced by the residents of their city.
Frank, funny and feisty, this must-read book is packed full of inspiring ways to live and thrive in your best non-binary life. Readers will come away empowered and armed with practical advice on how to navigate everything from relationships to fashion to work.