Sol Smith was one of the most celebrated actors of his time, and a key figure in the early development of American theater. This memoir, written by Smith himself, provides…

These essays by critics of Morrison’s work exemplify the fresh theoretical and cultural perspectives that have been brought to bear upon African American texts in general and Song of Solomon…

This timely 2 volume edited collection looks at the extent and nature of global jihad, focusing on the often-exoticised hinterlands of jihad beyond the traditionally viewed Middle Eastern ‘centre’. As…

The United States Geological Survey (USGS) is a scientific organization created in 1879, and is part of the U.S. government. Their scientists explore our environment and ecosystems, to determine the…

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A groundbreaking examination of the double in modern and contemporary art

From ancient mythology to contemporary cinema, the motif of the double-which repeats, duplicates, mirrors, inverts, splits, and reenacts-has captured…