Books published by Cambridge University Press

Bringing together Middle East studies, histories of empire, and the medical humanities, Mandatory Madness offers an innovative and deeply researched new social and cultural history of Palestine before 1948, and a rethinking of the history and archives of psychiatry from a non-Western context under British colonial rule.

This Element problematizes the specific affordances of computation and scale as primary conceptual categories. It then explores how computation can facilitate not only conventional modes of search and access to such a large corpus but how it can truly enable exploratory, experimental modes of discovery that respond to and shape humanistic inquiry.

Inpainting, or virtual image completion, is sometimes the only way of restoring precious artwork. The ideas and tools of inpainting are described here for a broad readership. The real-world restoration of an illuminated manuscript shows the power of the technology and illustrates opportunities for technology development and art conservation.

Cauda equina syndrome is the clinical syndrome seen when there is acute compression of the cauda equina nerve roots and is a rare neurosurgical emergency. This Element presents up-to-date evidence-based and pragmatic interpretation of the UK guidance on investigating and managing cauda equina syndrome.

The first comprehensive handbook on the economic analysis of terrorism. A fundamental reference for understanding terrorism in academia, government, and law enforcement. It combines chapters on general themes such as the economic approach to studying terrorism with focused chapters on key issues such as counterterrorism and terror organizations.