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Macbeth in Harlem tells the story of African American actors, playwrights, directors, and producers who worked to carve out a space for authentic black voices onstage and in every venue from the early 19th century to the dawn of the Civil Rights era. Above all, it is a testament to black artistry thriving in spite of the odds and in the face of the harshest adversity.

Explores how the modern discourse of play was first shaped during this pivotal period (approximately 1770-1830). The eleven chapters illuminate critical developments in the philosophy, pedagogy, psychology, politics, and poetics of play as evident in the work of major authors of the period including Lessing, Goethe, Kant, and Schiller.

Using an engaging case study approach, Leading for Tomorrow provides readers with real-world examples that will help them reflect on their own management and communication styles. It also shows newly minted administrators how they can follow best practices while still developing a style of leadership that is authentic and uniquely their own.

Denuys Arcand has been making films since the early 1960s. When he started making films, Quebec was rapidly transforming from a relatively homogeneous community into a more fragmented modern society. This book sheds light on how Arcand addressed the impact of these changes from the 1960s to the present.

Each summer, tens of thousands of American Jews attend residential camps, where they see Hebrew signs, sing Hebrew songs, and hear a camp-specific hybrid language. Using historical and sociolinguistic methods, this book explains how camp directors came to infuse Hebrew in creative ways and how their rationales and practices have evolved over time.

Examines how remakes and sequels have been central to the film industry from its very inception, yet also considers how the recent trends toward reboots and transmedia franchises depart from those historical precedents. Film scholar Daniel Herbert not only analyses the film industry's increasing reliance on recycled product, but also asks why audiences are currently so drawn to such movies.

The work of the Committee on Enslaved and Disenfranchised Population in Rutgers History.

An eye for an eye, the balance of scales - for centuries, these and other traditional concepts exemplified the public's perception of justice. This book provides a comprehensive introduction to this topic, and argues that common conceptions of criminal justice are too limited.

New Jersey State of Mind takes us on a journey to over twenty-five places that reveal the Garden State’s gritty charms and hidden wonders. It also introduces us to the colorful characters who live and work there, including a female craft brewer, a demolition derby driver, a Portuguese pig breeder, mural artists, and Pine Barrens guides.

Introduces readers to what it is like to be a professional anthropologist. The book focuses on the work anthropologists do, the passions they have, the way that being an anthropologist affects the kind of life they lead. It draws heavily on the experiences of twenty anthropologists interviewed by Virginia Dominguez and Brigittine French.

Focuses on how select cinemas from Eastern Europe and the Balkans critique the neoliberal integration of Europe whose failures fuel the rise of nationalism and right-wing politics. By politicizing art cinema from the regions, this book asks fundamental questions about film, aesthetics, and ideology.

For decades, social scientists have assumed that "fictive kinship" is a phenomenon associated only with marginal peoples and people of colour in the United States. In this innovative book, Nelson reveals the frequency, texture and dynamics of relationships which are felt to be "like family" among the White, middle-class.

Offers a guided tour through the human body. Written in a fun, easy-to-comprehend style and filled with illuminating analogies, this book brings readers up to date on cutting-edge research into the wonders of human physiology. It will give you a new appreciation for the smart decisions our bodies are making when our brains aren't paying attention.

Iatrogenesis is the occurrence of untoward effects resulting from actions of health care providers. Edited by two renowned cardiology experts, Iatrogenicity addresses both the iatrogenicity that arises with cardiovascular interventions, as well as non-cardiovascular interventions that result in adverse consequences on the cardiovascular system.

Evidence shows that married couples have better overall health than unmarried people. Scholars and policy makers contend that same-sex marriage provide similar benefits as well. Marriage and Health represents the forefront of marriage and health research on same-sex couples. This collection of essays presents new perspectives that address the challenges faced by same-sex couples in multiple domains of well-being.

Challenging the common assumption that the early 1960s were a drab time for American film, this book makes the bold case that 1962 was a peak year for the movies, giving audiences a prime mix of adult, artistic, and uncompromising work from Hollywood veterans, hot young directors, and international auteurs.

Describes the traditional formulas that have made sports movies such crowd-pleasers, including stock figures like the disgraced athlete on a quest for redemption, or the wise old coaches who help mentor the heroes to victory. Lester Friedman also explores how the genre's attitudes have changed over time.

Begins with a love story set in the Himalayan region of Ladakh, in India's Jammu and Kashmir State, but this is also a story about territory, and the ways that love, marriage, and young people are caught up in contemporary global processes.