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Purified by Blood

Author:van Eck Clementin
Publisher:Amsterdam University Press
Abstract: Honour killings are murders that are carried out to purify tarnished honour, the honour in question…

The Rise of Mental Health Nursing

Author:Boschma Geertj
Publisher:Amsterdam University Press
Abstract: Examining the relations between the rise of scientific psychiatry and the emergence of mental healt…

Malaysian Cinema, Asian Film

Author:van der Heide Willia
Publisher:Amsterdam University Press
Abstract: This monograph departs from traditional studies of national cinema by accentuating the intercultura…

Camera Obscura, Camera Lucida

Author:Turvey Malcolm, Allen Richard
Publisher:Amsterdam University Press
Abstract: Annette Michelson's contribution to art and film criticism over the last three decades is unparalle…

Why Are Artists Poor?

Author:Abbing Han
Publisher:Amsterdam University Press
Abstract: Most artists earn very little. Nevertheless, there is no shortage of aspiring young artists. Do the…

Local Identities

Author:Gerritsen Fokk
Publisher:Amsterdam University Press
Abstract: Investigates how small groups - households and local communities - constitute and represent their s…

Art at Auction in 17th Century Amsterdam

Author:Montias John Michae
Publisher:Amsterdam University Press
Abstract: This book exploits a trove of original documents that have survived on the auctions organized by th…

Divine Comedies for the New Millennium

Author:de Rooy Ronald
Publisher:Amsterdam University Press
Abstract: Dante's intranslatability paradoxically causes a steady flux of translations, overwhelming in Ameri…

Looking for Loopholes

Author:van der Leun Joann
Publisher:Amsterdam University Press
Abstract: Looking for Loopholes, Processes of incorporation of illegal immigrants in the Netherlands offers a…

Art in Progress

Author:Doorman Maarte
Publisher:Amsterdam University Press
Abstract: In this challenging and erudite philosophical essay, the author argues that in art, belief in progr…
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