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An accessible and detailed statement of faith by H. Richard Niebuhr, a leading American theologian of the 20th century. Edited by the author's son, himself a writer and thinker on religious issues, the book makes available Niebuhr's last major unpublished writings.

While it may be difficult to achieve and maintain stable democratic governments in countries with deep religious, ideological, linguistic, cultural, or ethnic cleavages, Lijphart argues that it is not at all impossible. Through the analysis of political systems in six continents, he demonstrates that what he calls consociational democracy can be successful in severely divided or plural societies. "Here, once again, Arend Lijphart is directing our attention to matters which will surely engage much of the attention of students of comparative politics in the next decade." G. Bingham Powell, Jr., American Political Science Review "A study which can speak to such a wide audience in political science deserves a warm welcome from the profession." Government and Opposition "A copybook example of the comparative method of political analysis, as well as indispensable reading for all who have an interest in the nature and prospects of representative democracy, whether in Europe or beyond."-The Times Higher Education Supplement "This well-written work, containing a wealth of information on politics of many diverse nations, is highly recommended."-Library Journal

In this survey of the development of European intellectual culture between about 1350 and 1550, Levi offers a fresh view of the Renaissance and the Reformation, calling for a reassessment of the nature of both.

A survey of mediaeval clothing, offering an understanding of the cultural and social conditions of western Europe in the 14th and 15th centuries. It draws on paintings and sculpture, documents and literature, surviving clothing, textiles, jewellery and armour.

This anthology of 16 narratives from ancient and medieval Hebrew texts presents the world of rabbinic storytelling, revealing facets of the Jewish experience and tradition and examining the deep connection between the values of classical Judaism and the art of imaginative narrative writing.

A political and intellectual history of the Chicano leaders who emerged from the barrios of the Southwest, and of their effort to capture first-class citizenship for Mexican Americans. Drawing on archival material and oral history, it discusses key figures, organizations and issues of the movement.

"This book is a virtual case study in the application of hermeneutical principles to illuminate philosophical texts. The book contains translations of eight of Gadamer's best known essays on Plato....These studies, spanning a period of almost fifty years, are important not only for what they have to say concerning Plato, but also for what they reveal about the development and insightfulness of Gadamer's hermeneutical theory of interpretation....[He] aims at dialogue with Plato and achieves it."--Jeremiah P. Conway, International Philosophical Quarterly"A remarkable felicitous set of translations."--Martin Warner, Times Higher Education Supplement"Gadamer is among the most eminent followers of Heidegger and rather more accessible that most. It is therefore a service to have these eight essays on Plato, dating from 1934 to 1974, translated competently into English."--Choice"May be the best introduction to Gadamer yet published in this country."--W.G. Regier, Modern Language Notes

In 1784 Thomas Jefferson moved to Paris, where he spent the next five years as minister for the new United States of America. This book recreates the atmosphere and personalities of pre-revolutionary Paris, and reveals the impact they had on one of America's first transatlantic citizens.

Discusses how psychological pressures of adolescence interact with the problems of being poor to create a situation in which early sexuality, pregnancy and childbearing seem almost inevitable. Musick also looks at what is required to improve the life chances of teenage mothers and their children.

Shares the memories of a Parisian woman about turn-of-the-century France, World War I, and the period between the wars.

How can ecosystem management achieve a balance between the need to produce commodities and sustain biodiversity and the desire for such amenities as recreation and aesthetics? Experts in the field clarify key elements of ecosystem management and offer prescriptions for implementing them.

A study of the changing role of ethnicity in the lives of Americans from a range of European backgrounds. Alba aims to show that while the ethnic origins of white Americans are less important in areas such as education, achievement and marriage, they remain salient in more subjective ways.

In this volume, leading thinkers from a variety of disciplines probe the relation between a healthy democracy and education, and discuss topics that range from the place of religion in public life to political conflict in a pluralist society to the problems of racial inequality.

In this text, Paul W. Kahn uses modern cultural theory to investigate America's most profound political myth: the belief that the rule of law is rule by the people. Kahn explores the elements of the myth, the rhetoric of law that sustains the myth, and the world of meaning the myth creates.

In this book, a well-known social critic draws on evidence from films, television, literature and advertising to argue that many Americans have been lulled by the media into believing that racial problems can be mitigated by blacks and whites working together to reconcile their differences.

Provides a perspective on Japan's history, politics and culture over the past 100 years. The book traces Japan's development into one of the world's great powers, presenting events in Japan and its rapid industrialization as they were shaped by Japanese decision-makers.

Are men and women who are prosecuted for similar crimes punished differently? If women are sentenced more leniently, does it vary with race and class? This work explores these issues and others by focusing on a variety of processed court cases such as homicide, robbery and drug offences.