Books published by Rowman & Littlefield

With behind-the-scenes anecdotes from the halls of power, real-world case studies, and tips from successful industry players, this book equips readers with the tools they need to navigate the complex world of music copyright, showing how creator, technology, and communities can work together to support a healthier music ecosystem.

Critically and comprehensively examining the works of Habermas and Foucault, two giants of 20th century continental philosophy, this book illuminates the effects of scientific reason as it migrates from its specialized institutions into society. It explores how science permeates shared human consciousness, to produce effects that ripple through the entire social body to restructure relations between discourses, institutions, and power in ways which we are barely conscious of. The book shows how science, through its entwinement with power, politics, discourses, and practices, presents certain social arrangements as natural and certain courses of action as beyond question. By arguing for a non-reductive, liberal scientific naturalism that sees science as one form of rationality amongst others, it opens possibilities for thought and action beyond scientific knowledge. The book analyses the work of Foucault and Habermas in terms of their social, political, and historical contexts. It examines science in relation to society, power, and discourses and their shifting historical relations. But rather than withdrawing from normative dimensions by merely describing scientific practices within their contexts, McIntyre explicitly opens the normative question of the good life and the good society. He thus simultaneously raises the question of philosophy and how philosophical critique is both directed towards science and, at the same time, must accommodate it. Foucault and Habermas emerge as linked by a commitment to the Enlightenment tradition and its emancipatory telos which underlies their work. The significant differences between the two thinkers are seen to result from FoucaultΓÇÖs radicalization of this tradition, a radicalization which is, at the same time, implicit within the Enlightenment project itself.

This volume encourages us to move towards a renewed understanding of humanity as firmly located within the biosphere.

This volume explores the notion that connecting with nature holds the key to a more progressive and liberatory politics.

Grounded in empirical studies of activist practices, this international and interdisciplinary collection employs feminist analytics to interrogate the possibility of emancipatory cross-border solidarities in contemporary contexts.

This fascinating history explores the wide range of views of Britons in late-imperial China as they chafed under the restrictions imposed by the Canton System. John M. Carroll brings a seminal period in the Anglo-Chinese relationship, which revolved around tea and opium, to life through the words of those who experienced it intimately.

WILD SALVATION is a western novel that explores diverse perspectives on race and the role of women in the Old West through an epic action-packed adventure. Readers will see a side of the West that has often been left out in fiction as Johnson tangles with bandits, hired gunmen, and racism.

At the Center explores the mode of perception and reflection which grasped at consensus and sought to determine "centers" or orienting norms, and prevailed across many registers of thought, imagination, and practice in the 1950s, as well as the varieties of argument and expression that escaped inclusion within coherent wholes.

In this book, political theorist Steve Johnston explores Lincoln's thought and political philosophy, but also his intentional and shrewdly calculated ambiguity - enabling him to be maximally politically effective in the face of unprecedented challenges.

Now in its seventh edition, The New Politics of the Old South offers the best and most comprehensive analysis and history of political behaviors and shifting demographics in the American south. This edition has been updated through the 2020 elections to provide the most accurate and useful snapshot of the current state of southern politics.

From wild carrot to serviceberries, pineapple weed to watercress, lamb's quarter to sea rocket, Foraging Oregon uncovers the edible wild foods and healthful herbs of the Beaver State. Helpfully organized by plant families, the book is an authoritative guide for nature lovers, outdoorsmen, and gastronomes.This guide also includes:Elderberry SauceMia's Chickweed SoupFireweed JellyShiyo's Garden SaladVegetable ChipsStinging Nettles Hot SauceWild BreadNorthwest Brickle

Teacher as Researcher is a complete guide for teachers involved in a case study or action research in their classroom. The purpose of this book is to offer a set of research tools for teachers to follow through the inquiry process and provide effective solutions to significant problems in their classroom.

Documenting the trauma and anxiety in our schools as a result of the constant threat of a school shooting, the authors of Dress Rehearsals for Gun Violence share personal voices grounded in research that support the need to respond to our most valued stakeholders-students.

Misplaced Blame: Decades of Failing Schools, Their Children and Their Teachers examines the underlying causes of why schools fail.

This book examines the idea of educational accountability in higher education.

Josh Bess provides a concise and accessible guide to music production and the role of a producer, breaking it down into core concepts, approaches, and methods essential to any piece of recorded music regardless of style or genre. Music Production Methods will help producers troubleshoot workflows and ultimately create better music.

Bringing together Bataille with Lacan and Nietzsche, Tim Themi examines the role of aesthetics and how this can invoke the erotic process.

In this cogent introduction to the state of contemporary geopolitics, Short provides an understanding of the basic themes of geopolitics and an overview of geopolitical issues around the globe. His regional approach to the study of the power relations between states is framed by a discussion of critical and popular geopolitical analysis.

This book shows how museums can create holistic, informative, and safe programming about slavery for children and young adults. Museums and historic sites that present a more accurate, inclusive slavery interpretation, draw more diverse visitors and enlighten those who already visit.

The Birth of the FBI traces the roots of the struggle between President Roosevelt and Congressman Tawney in the creation of the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

This book contributes to the understanding of Somalis' integration in Scandinavian societies through the exploration of constructions as well as negotiations of welfare and security practices.

Long before the silver screen placed Mary Pickford before the eyes of millions of Americans, this girl, born August 13, 1860 as Phoebe Anne Oakley Moses, had won the right to the title of the first "America's Sweetheart." After winning first prize at a shooting match as a teenager, Annie quickly gained worldwide fame as an incredible crack shot.

Drawing on fact and folklore, dueling authors Bill Markley and Kellen Cutsforth present opposing viewpoints pertaining to controversies surrounding some of the most well-known characters and events in the history of the Old West.

Dare to Connect addresses the whole teacher and how to create success in school, outside of school, and in retirement through connections with stakeholders.

Come, Stay, Learn, Play is a practical guide to creating amazing visitor experiences for those on the front-line of museums.

In Gender and Justice, each chapter opens with a compelling case study that illustrates key concepts, followed by a narrative chapter that builds on the case study to introduce essential elements. This book is distinctive in its inclusion of LGBTQ experiences in crime, victimization, processing, and punishment.