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Afghan Folktales from Herat:

Persian Texts in Transcription and Translation
Youli Ioannesyan
ISBN13: 9781604976526
Date: 28-Dec-09

There is no similar published work in English on this particular Persian dialect and its oral literature. Based on academically informed fieldwork and presented in a scientific fashion, this study provides information previously unavailable and is thus valuable to the academic discourse in Iranian linguistics. The book helpfully provides a grammatical introduction to the Herati dialect, a glossary of dialectal and common words, as well as approximately 500 explanatory notes. Read More..

African Environmental and Human Security in the 21st Century

Helen E. Purkitt
ISBN13: 9781604976465
Date: 28-Dec-09

Even though the military is one of the most influential institutions in African countries, no published work to date has addressed issues related to when, how, or if national and foreign militaries should be involved in promoting human and environmental security. This book fills the void by combining ten original studies that discuss important non-traditional security issues facing countries located in each region of Africa. Read More..

Archaeoastronomy in East Asia:

Historical Observational Records of Comets and Meteor Showers from China, Japan, and Korea
David Pankenier, Zhentao Xu, and Yaotiao Jiang
ISBN13: 9781604975871
Date: 28-Dec-08

Until now, important research on the historical records of comets and meteor showers from China, Japan, and Korea has remained the exclusive preserve of those with expertise in the relevant languages. With the publication of this volume, most of the important historical records of East Asian astronomical observations are now accessible in English. Read More..

The Evolution of Aesthetic and Expressive Dance in Boston

Jody Weber
ISBN13: 9781604976212
Date: 28-Jul-09

Boston’s regional dance pioneers forged powerful relationships with their community that shaped their broader work in terms of education, choreography, and advocacy. This study of their schools, artistic work, and audience development provides insight into the development of expressive movement both regionally and nationally. An important book for collections in dance history, women’s studies, and regional histories. Read More..