Tag: 20th Century History

Youth in Revolt: Radicalism & Revolution in European Film

by Benjamin Halligan

 

My new book concerns Western European film, as allied to protest – around the “Summer of Love” of 1967, and then the “events” of 1968. The book ends with a consideration of film-making as a forum for the regrouping of radical sensibilities, and laboratory for the development of new strategies of political film-making. This latter phase occurred in the immediate aftermath of the failure of the seemingly revolutionary upheavals of that time.

 

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The Life of a Native Hawaiian: A Perspective on Hawaii–US Relations

By Judith Schachter

The following is an excerpt from The Legacies of a Hawaiian Generation. Author Judith Schachter remembers a friendship that began at a May 1989 meeting of the Waimānalo Senior Citizens Association. The Legacies of a Hawaiian Generation by Judith Schachter is now available in paperback.

 

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Simulated Shelves: Browse July 2016 New Books

We’re delighted to offer a selection of latest releases from our core subjects of Anthropology, Cultural Studies, Gender Studies and History, along with our New in Paperback titles.

 

CREATIVITY IN TRANSITION
Politics and Aesthetics of Cultural Production Across the Globe
Edited by Maruška Svašek and Birgit Meyer

Volume 6, Material Mediations: People and Things in a World of Movement

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Celebrate National Parks and Recreation Month

 

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Each year since 1985, Americans have celebrated national Park and Recreation Month during the month of July to recognize the importance of parks and recreation in establishing and maintaining the quality of life for, and contributing to the physical, economic and environmental well-being of communities. To find out more please visit National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA).

 

Berghahn is happy to present some of its relevant Environmental Studies titles:

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Simulated Shelves: Browse June 2016 New Books

We’re delighted to offer a selection of latest releases from our core subjects of Anthropology, Cultural Studies, History, Medical Anthropology and Mobility Studies, along with our New in Paperback titles.

DESIGNING WORLDS
National Design Histories in an Age of Globalization
Edited by Kjetil Fallan and Grace Lees-Maffei

Volume 24, Making Sense of History

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Congress of the Humanities and Social Sciences 2016

congressUnrivaled in scope and impact, the annual Congress of the Humanities and Social Sciences is the convergence of approximately 70 scholarly associations, each holding their annual conference under one umbrella. Now in its 84th year, this flagship event is much more than Canada’s largest gathering of scholars. Congress brings together academics, researchers, policy-makers, and practitioners to share findings, refine ideas, and build partnerships that will help shape the Canada of tomorrow. For more information and the program please visit ideas-idees.ca

 

Berghahn is delighted to inform you that our titles will be present at Congress 2016, May 28 – June 3, 2016 in, Calgary, AB, via our colleagues at University of Ottawa Press. Please look for University of Ottawa Press stand and browse the latest selection of Berghahn Books and pick up some free journal samples. If you are unable to attend we would like to offer a special 25% discount. For the next 30 days please visit our website and use discount code CON16 at check out.

 

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Simulated Shelves: Browse April 2016 New Books

We’re delighted to offer a selection of latest releases from our core subjects of Anthropology, History, Medical Anthropology, Museum Studies, and Theory & Methodology in Anthropology, along with our New in Paperback titles.

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Available in Paperback!

WITCHES AND DEMONS
A Comparative Perspective on Witchcraft and Satanism
Jean La Fontaine

Volume 10, Studies in Public and Applied Anthropology

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Berghahn titles at Council for European Studies Conference

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We are delighted to inform you that Berghahn titles will be on display at The Council for European Studies Conference in Philadelphia, PA on April 14-16, 2016. Please stop by and don’t miss your chance to browse our selection of books at special conference price and pick up free journal samples.

 

If you are unable to attend, we would like to provide you with a special discount offer. For the next 30 days, receive a 25% discount on all Europe Studies titles found on our website. At checkout, simply enter the code CES16.

 

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Visit Berghahn Books at ESSHC 2016!

 

We are delighted to inform you that we will be present at ESSHC 2016 in Valencia, Spain, March 30 – April 2, 2016. Please stop by our table to browse the latest selection of books at discounted prices & pick up some free journal samples.

 

If you are unable to attend, we would like to provide you with a special discount offer. For the next 30 days, receive a 25% discount on all History titles found on our website. At checkout, simply enter the discount code ESSHC16.

 

Visit our website­ to browse our newly published interactive online History 2016 Catalog or use the new enhanced subject searching features­ for a complete listing of all published and forthcoming titles.

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