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    First-Person Form in Horace, Catullus, and Propertius

    First-person poetry is a familiar genre in Latin literature. Propertius, Catullus, and Horace deployed the first-person speaker in a variety of ways that either bolster or undermine the link between this figure and the poet himself. In I, the Poet, Kathleen McCarthy offers a new approach to understanding the ubiquitous use of a first-person voice in Augustan-age poetry, taking on several of the ... Read more

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  • Slaves, Masters, and the Art of Authority in Plautine Comedy

    What pleasures did Plautus' heroic tricksters provide their original audience? How should we understand the compelling mix of rebellion and social conservatism that Plautus offers? Through a close reading of four plays representing the full range of his work (Menaechmi, Casina, Persa, and Captivi), Kathleen McCarthy develops an innovative model of Plautine comedy and its social effects. She ... Read more

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  • Kuni

    A Japanese Vision and Practice for Urban-Rural Reconnection

    **“Reading Kuni makes me want to dive into rural Japan...this book reminds me that leaders emerge when and where you least expect it.”— ALICE WATERS, founder of Chez Panisse restaurant, activist, and authorA guide to reviving and revitalizing forgotten places and communities through the Japanese principles of kuni**Kuni offers a unique model for the revitalization of rural and deindustrialized ... Read more

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  • International Handbook of War, Torture, and Terrorism

    Series series Behavioral Science and Psychology (R0)
    Armed conflict, on domestic or foreign soil, impacts people’s daily lives and shapes policy around the world. Millions live with the threat of terrorism, whether from random sources or known enemies. And the acceptability of torture is debated by politicians and public alike.The International Handbook of War, Torture, and Terrorism synthesizes historical backgrounds, current trends, and findings ... Read more

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    Kuni

    A Japanese Vision and Practice for Urban-Rural Reconnection

    Unabridged

    5 hours 3 min

    **“Reading Kuni makes me want to dive into rural Japan...this book reminds me that leaders emerge when and where you least expect it.”— ALICE WATERS, founder of Chez Panisse restaurant, activist, and authorA guide to reviving and revitalizing forgotten places and communities through the Japanese principles of kuni**Kuni offers a unique model for the revitalization of rural and deindustrialized ... Read more

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