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This volume presents for the first time in English ¿abar¿'s complete account of the twenty-year long reign of the fifth caliph, Mü¿wiyah (661-680). The importance of this account lies partly in ¿abar¿'s quotation of major portions of the work of earlier authors, such as Abu Mikhnaf and other eighth-century compilers. It is also significant because ¿abar¿'s selection of themes has had a decisive influence on modern interpretations of this period, particularly on the identification of what the important issues were in the works of Henri Lammens and Julius Wellhausen. Here one can read the exciting account of the Kh¿riji revolt of Mustawrid ibn Ullifah, the impressive but controversial record of the governorship of Ziy¿d ibn Ab¿hi, the entertaining escapades of the poet Farazdaq in his youth, and the tragic story of ¿ujr ibn 'Ad¿. ¿abar¿''s presentation of different points of view about these and other events makes his account an indispensable source for early Islamic history.

A study of Ghazali's ethical thought as shown in his extensive treatment of the virtues and their relation to the ends of life and to each other.

A broad examination of climate fantasy and science fiction, from The Lord of the Rings and the Narnia series to The Handmaid's Tale and Game of Thrones.

The 20 years' caliphate of al-Mäm¿n began as a stormy period in Middle Eastern history; after the comparatively peaceful reign of his father H¿r¿n al-Rash¿d, the caliphate was plunged into violent civil warfare in both Iraq and Arabia, involving the sons of al-Rash¿d, rivals for the supreme authority, and various other sectarian rebels and aspirants for power. Yet once peace was secured and the caliphate lands united once more, al-Mäm¿n's reign settled down into one of the most exciting and innovative of the mediaeval caliphate. The Caliph himself was a highly cultivated man who possessed a keen intellectual curiosity and who interested himself in the practical sciences, astronomy and mathematics. He also encouraged the translating of Greek philosophical, scientific and medical works from Greek and Syriac into Arabic and involved himself in theological controversies in which the dialectical techniques of the Greek thinkers were to figure. ¿abar¿'s history of this period constitutes a prime source for political and military history. His racy and vivid style, including many verbatim conversations and documents, brings the Caliphate of al-Mäm¿n very much alive.A discounted price is available when purchasing the entire 39-volume History of al-¿abar¿ set. Contact SUNY Press for more information.

A full account of the Metaphysical Club, featuring the members' philosophical writings and four critical essays.

Illustrates how William James's philosophical pragmatism can help to resolve issues in everyday contemporary life.

Demonstrates the impact of print culture on the spread of Jewish mysticism, focusing on Kabbalistic study guides by R. Yissakhar Baer of seventeenth-century Prague.

"Antiracist professional development for white teachers often follows a one-size-fits-all model, focusing on narrow notions of race and especially white privilege at the expense of more radical analyses of white supremacy. Frustrated with this model, Zachary A. Casey and Shannon K. McManimon, both white teacher educators, developed a two-year professional development seminar called "RaceWork" with eight white practicing teachers committed to advancing antiracism in their classrooms, schools, and communities. Drawing on interviews, field notes, teacher reflections, and classroom observations, Building Pedagogues details the program's theoretical and pedagogical foundations; Casey and McManimon's unique tripartite approach to race and racism at personal, local, and structural levels; learnings, strategies, and practical interventions that emerged from the program; and the challenges and resistance these teachers faced. As the story of RaceWork and a model for implementing it, the book concludes by reminding its audience of teachers, teacher educators, and researchers that antiracist professional development is a continual, open-ended process. The work of building pedagogues is an ongoing process"--

Explores the civic activism of the Palestinian minority in Israel for a better understanding of the relationship between civic activism and democratization in ethnic states.

"Relational sociology was conceived by theorists frustrated by what they viewed as an incomplete accounting of social reality. Torn between notions of structural rigidity on the one hand and rational choice individualism on the other, relational sociologists have sought new units of analysis. Social reality, they have argued, is manufactured through relationships. People are who they are, and society is what it is, not because of some individual or collective "essence," but rather because of the networks that social beings build amongst one another. Relational Sociology and Research on Schools, Colleges, and Universities demonstrates the value of introducing new relational methods and epistemologies in educational research. Across seven original chapters, the editors, William G. Tierney and Suneal Kolluri, and a series of leading and emerging scholars in the field examine the roles and significance of ongoing transactions among connected social actors-students, peers, families, teachers-in a variety of institutional contexts. The book explores various uses and applications of relational sociology in education while highlighting its promise to provide fresh insight into intractable problems of inequity in United States schools"--

Analyzes efforts made by communities and policy makers around the world to push beyond conventional approaches to environmental decision making.

Revisits a foundational moment in Argentine history to demonstrate how the crisis of modernity opened up new possibilities for imagining kinship otherwise.

Offers a powerful new interpretation of Engels's contributions to modern social and political theory.

Opens up new ways of thinking about and debating the consequences of sustainable urbanism as it moves from planning to practice.

Considers how dangerous beasts in horror films illuminate the human-animal relationship.

Explores the philosophy of history of Henri Bergson and shows its relevance to contemporary historical thought.

Explores how modernist films use classical music in ways that restore the music's original subversive energy.

Demonstrates that Rabbi Shneur Zalman's teachings regarding time and history enabled Habad's growth into a mass Jewish movement.

Study of a fascinating medieval Jewish philosopher, focusing on his twin conceptions of history.

Examines the impact of Persian poetry in the work of Ralph Waldo Emerson.

A thrilling novel of seafaring adventure, romance, and Napoleonic history, from the author of The Leatherstocking Tales.