..". the papers in Deviant Bodies reveal an ongoing Western preoccupation with the sources of identity and human character." Times Literary Supplement
"Highly recommended for cultural studies... " The Reader s Review
"It would be useful for upper-level undergraduate and graduate courses in the sociology of the body, the history and sociology of science and medicine, and women s studies courses, particularly those exploring the feminist critiques of science and medicine." Contemporary Sociology
..". a powerful deconstruction of the scientific gaze in configuring bodily...
..". the papers in Deviant Bodies reveal an ongoing Western preoccupation with the sources of identity and human character." Times Literary Supplem...
The Basque language, Euskara, is one of Europe s most ancient tongues and a vital part of today s lively Basque culture. Reclaiming Basque examines the ideology, methods, and discourse of the Basque-language revitalization movement over the course of the past century and the way this effort has unfolded alongside the simultaneous Basque nationalist struggle for autonomy. Jacqueline Urla employs extensive long-term fieldwork, interviews, and close examination of a vast range of documents in several media to uncover the strategies that have been used to preserve and revive Euskara and...
The Basque language, Euskara, is one of Europe s most ancient tongues and a vital part of today s lively Basque culture. Reclaiming Basque exam...