Emerging from the disruption of the First World War, surrealism confronted the resulting crisis of consciousness in a way that was arguably more profound than any other cultural movement of the time." "The past few decades have seen an expansion of interest in surrealist writers, whose contribution to the history of ideas in the twentieth-century is only now being recognised." Surrealism: Key Concepts" is the first book in English to present an overview of surrealism through the central ideas motivating the popular movement. An international team of contributors provide an accessible...

Emerging from the disruption of the First World War, surrealism confronted the resulting crisis of consciousness in a way that was arguably more profound than any other cultural movement of the time." "The past few decades have seen an expansion of interest in surrealist writers, whose contribution to the history of ideas in the twentieth-century is only now being recognised." Surrealism: Key Concepts" is the first book in English to present an overview of surrealism through the central ideas motivating the popular movement. An international team of contributors provide an accessible...

Human Rights is an introductory text that is both innovative and challenging. Its unique interdisciplinary approach invites students to think imaginatively and rigorously about one of the most important and influential political concepts of our time.

Tracing the history of the concept, the book shows that there are fundamental tensions between legal, philosophical and social-scientific approaches to human rights. This analysis throws light on some of the most controversial issues in the field: Is the idea of the universality of human rights consistent with respect for...

Human Rights is an introductory text that is both innovative and challenging. Its unique interdisciplinary approach invites students to think imaginatively and rigorously about one of the most important and influential political concepts of our time.

Tracing the history of the concept, the book shows that there are fundamental tensions between legal, philosophical and social-scientific approaches to human rights. This analysis throws light on some of the most controversial issues in the field: Is the idea of the universality of human rights consistent with respect for...