In the early twentieth century, missionary expositions were a central event in the religious life of many Americans. They also converged with the research agenda of anthropology, which was then defined by museum work. This thoughtfully researched book brings the untold history of the World in Boston of 1911 to light. Extraordinary in terms of content, geographic scope, and attendance, "America's First Great Missionary Exposition" was conceived on the model of world's fairs, and grew out of an established tradition of missionary exhibitions. This compelling history reveals how the material...
In the early twentieth century, missionary expositions were a central event in the religious life of many Americans. They also converged with the rese...
After Slavoj Zizek, Frenchman Alain Badiouwhose work ranges from novels, poems, "romanoperas," and political treatises to math theoryis probably the world's best-known living philosopher. Featuring the brilliantly idiosyncratic illustrations of Piero, this incisive graphic guide is written by Michael Kellyeditor of the International Journal for Badiou Studies.
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After Slavoj Zizek, Frenchman Alain Badiouwhose work ranges from novels, poems, "romanoperas," and political treatises to math theoryis probably th...
