End of Days: An Encyclopedia of the Apocalypse in World Religions describes apocalyptic writings in the world's major religious traditions, including Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, and Buddhism. The cross-referenced entries address ancient traditions--Zoroastrianism, as one example--as well as modern apocalyptic movements, such as Arun Shinrikyo, the Branch Davidians, and the Order of the Solar Temple.
This book's broad scope offers coverage of overlooked traditions, such as Mayan Apocalyptic, Norse Apocalyptic, Native American eschatological literatures, and the Tibetan Book of the Dead. Readers seeking detailed information on the eschatological and apocalyptic movements and proponents of End Times can reference entries about individuals such as Harold Camping, Jerry Falwell, David Koresh of the Brand Davidians, and James Jones and the People's Temple.
This single-volume encyclopedia also contains numerous historical entries on subjects such as the Great Disappointment, the Great Awakening periods of religious revival, Joachim of Flora, the Maccabean Revolt, and the Plymouth Brethren. The influence of apocalyptic ideas far outside the realm of religion itself is documented through entries on film, including well-known modern movies such as The Hunger Games and Apocalypse Now, literature by writers such as Dante, and works of fine art like Wagner's G tterd mmerung. The inclusion of entries related to literature, film, and other art forms further attests to the wide-ranging social influence of belief in the end of days.
Автор: Kosut Mary Название: Encyclopedia of Gender in Media ISBN: 1412990793 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781412990790 Издательство: Sage Publications Рейтинг: Цена: 19008.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: The Encyclopedia of Gender in Media critically examines the role of the media in enabling, facilitating, or challenging the social construction of gender in our society.
Описание: The Bloomsbury Encyclopedia of Popular Music of the World's five-volume work 'Locations' is the most authoritative reference work on the history and current practice of popular music ever published. The five volumes on 'Locations' that form Part 2 of this multi-volume work follow on from the two volumes of Part 1: Media, Industry and Society (Volume I) and Performance and Production (Volume II). They cover over 200 nation states and are organized according to continental regions: Volume III: Caribbean and Latin America Volume IV: North America, Volume V: Asia and Oceania, Volume VI: Africa and the Middle East, and Volume VII: Europe. Each discusses the history, development and current practice of popular music in cities, districts, cross-border regions, nation states and diasporic communities around the world. Includes coverage of: - The historical, geographical, demographical, political, economic and cultural context - Genres for which the location is known or which have been important to the development and current practice of its popular music - Significant venues such as theatres, dance halls, clubs and bars - The role of the industry: music publishers, record companies/labels, recording studios, radio and TV - The role of the state and government regulatory bodies - The teaching and research of popular music in educational institutions - Songs associated with the location Notable performers and other practitioners such as producers, engineers, technological innovators, record company heads, journalists, critics and scholars, songwriters, composers and lyricists. 250 leading popular music scholars and practitioners have contributed over 500 entries. They include Rafael Jos? de Menezes Bastos on Brazil, Peter Manuel on India and the Caribbean Islands, John Collins on Ghana, Moya Aliya Malamusi on Malawi, T?ru Mitsui on Japan, Motti Regev on Israel, Martin Stokes on Turkey, Richard Peterson on Nashville, Amy Ku'uleialoha Stillman on Hawai'I, Bruce Johnson on Australia, Paolo Prato on Italy, Svanibor Pettan on Croatia and Alf Bj?rnberg on Sweden.
Описание: The Bloomsbury Encyclopedia of Popular Music of the World's five-volume work 'Locations' is the most authoritative reference work on the history and current practice of popular music ever published. The five volumes on 'Locations' that form Part 2 of this multi-volume work follow on from the two volumes of Part 1: Media, Industry and Society (Volume I) and Performance and Production (Volume II). They cover over 200 nation states and are organized according to continental regions: Volume III: Caribbean and Latin America Volume IV: North America, Volume V: Asia and Oceania, Volume VI: Africa and the Middle East, and Volume VII: Europe. Each discusses the history, development and current practice of popular music in cities, districts, cross-border regions, nation states and diasporic communities around the world. Includes coverage of: - The historical, geographical, demographical, political, economic and cultural context - Genres for which the location is known or which have been important to the development and current practice of its popular music - Significant venues such as theatres, dance halls, clubs and bars - The role of the industry: music publishers, record companies/labels, recording studios, radio and TV - The role of the state and government regulatory bodies - The teaching and research of popular music in educational institutions - Songs associated with the location Notable performers and other practitioners such as producers, engineers, technological innovators, record company heads, journalists, critics and scholars, songwriters, composers and lyricists. 250 leading popular music scholars and practitioners have contributed over 500 entries. They include Rafael Jos? de Menezes Bastos on Brazil, Peter Manuel on India and the Caribbean Islands, John Collins on Ghana, Moya Aliya Malamusi on Malawi, T?ru Mitsui on Japan, Motti Regev on Israel, Martin Stokes on Turkey, Richard Peterson on Nashville, Amy Ku'uleialoha Stillman on Hawai'I, Bruce Johnson on Australia, Paolo Prato on Italy, Svanibor Pettan on Croatia and Alf Bj?rnberg on Sweden.
Автор: Luhrssen David Название: Encyclopedia of Classic Rock ISBN: 1440835136 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781440835131 Издательство: Bloomsbury Рейтинг: Цена: 12474.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
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More than movies, literature, television, or theater, rock music set the stage for the cultural shifts that occurred from 1965 and 1975. Led by The Beatles and Bob Dylan, rock became a self-conscious art form during these years, daring to go places unimaginable to earlier rock and roll musicians. The music and outspokenness of classic rock artists inspired and moved the era's social, cultural, and political developments with a power once possessed by authors and playwrights--and influenced many artists in younger generations of rock musicians. This single-volume work tracks the careers of well-known as well as many lesser-known but influential rock artists from the period, providing readers with a handy reference to the music from a critical, groundbreaking period in popular culture and its enduring importance.
The book covers rock artists who emerged or came to prominence in the period ranging 1965-1975 and follows their careers through the present. It also specifically defines the term "classic rock" and identifies the criteria that a song must meet in order to be considered as within the genre. While the coverage naturally includes the cultural importance and legacy of most well-known American and British bands of the era, it also addresses the influence of artists from Western and Eastern Europe, Africa, Asia, and Latin America. Readers will grasp how the music of the classic rock era was notably more sophisticated than what preceded it--an artistic peak from which most of contemporary rock has descended.
Автор: Urton Gary, Von Hagen Adriana Название: Encyclopedia of the Incas ISBN: 0759123624 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780759123625 Издательство: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers Рейтинг: Цена: 18586.00 р. Наличие на складе: Поставка под заказ.
Описание: The first book to tackle the crucial question of HOW to get well. It offers simple, research-based psychological strategies for recovery - a modern-day convalescent`s toolkit. It is the book you would give to any friend, colleague or loved one who has faced a health crisis, whether it is a serious illness, accident, surgery or life-threatening event such as a stroke or heart attack.
Автор: Moghaddam Fathali Название: SAGE Encyclopedia of Political Behavior ISBN: 1483391167 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781483391168 Издательство: Sage Publications Рейтинг: Цена: 52272.00 р. Наличие на складе: Поставка под заказ.
Описание: The SAGE Encyclopedia of Political Behavior explores the intersection of psychology, political science, sociology, and human behavior. This encyclopedia integrates theories, research, and case studies from a variety of disciplines that inform this established area of study.
The ten EPMOW Genre volumes contain entries on the genres of music that have been or currently are popular in countries and communities all over the world. Included are discussions on cultural, historical and geographic origins; technical musical characteristics; instrumentation and use of voice; lyrics and language; typical features of performance and presentation; historical development and paths and modes of dissemination; influence of technology, the music industry and political and economic circumstances; changing stylistic features; notable and influential performers; and relationships to other genres and sub-genres.
This volume, on the music of Europe, features a wide range of entries and in-depth essays. All entries conclude with a bibliography, discographical references and discography, with additional information on sheet music listings and visual recordings. Written and edited by a team of distinguished popular music scholars and professionals, this is an exceptional resource for anybody studying or researching the history and development of popular music.
Created by a world leader in modern Special Forces with access to some of the most secretive elite units, this book provides a fascinating overview of Special Forces units around the world, including the SAS and Delta Force.
Using stunning photographs from around the world, including some previously unpublished, The Elite: The A-Z of Modern Special Operations Forces is the ultimate guide to the secretive world of modern Special Forces. It sends the reader back in time to operations such as Eagle Claw in Iran and the recapture of the Iranian Embassy in London and then forward to recent operations against al Shabaab and Islamic State. Entries also detail units ranging from the New Zealand SAS Group to the Polish GROM, and key individuals from Iraq counter-terrorism strategist General Stanley McChrystal to Victoria Cross recipient SASR Corporal Mark Donaldson.
Answering questions such as how much the latest four-tube night vision goggles worn by the SEALs in Zero Dark Thirty cost, what types of parachutes are used to covertly parachute into a target location, and if Special Forces still use HALO jumps, this book is the definitive single-source guide to the world's elite Special Forces.
Автор: Michael Kelly Название: Encyclopedia of aesthetics / ISBN: 0199747105 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780199747108 Издательство: Oxford Academ Рейтинг: Цена: 121968.00 р. Наличие на складе: Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Expanded from the 1998 first edition to six volumes and over 800 entries, the Encyclopedia of Aesthetics surveys the full breadth of critical thought on art, culture, and society-from classical philosophy to contemporary critical theory.
Автор: Crystal Название: The Cambridge Encyclopedia of Language ISBN: 0521736501 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780521736503 Издательство: Cambridge Academ Рейтинг: Цена: 7126.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: This third edition incorporates the major developments in language study since the mid 1990s. It includes major new sections on electronic communication and language death. All statistics and maps have been updated, and all sections revised. The book benefits from many new illustrations and a completely fresh text design.
Автор: George Ritzer Название: The concise encyclopedia of sociology / ISBN: 1405183527 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781405183529 Издательство: Wiley Рейтинг: Цена: 5378.00 р. Наличие на складе: Поставка под заказ.
Описание: The most complete international survey of sociology ever created in one volume, The Concise Encyclopedia of Sociology brings together several hundred of the most accomplished sociologists in the world to create a definitive and affordable overview of the field.
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