Islam Through Western Eyes: From the Crusades to the War on Terrorism
Jonathan Lyons

Jonathan Lyons offers a new model for understanding the Islamic world.

The Severed Head: Capital Visions
Julia Kristeva; Translated by Jody Gladding

Julia Kristeva on the severed head.

Julia Kristeva discusses two severed heads from The Severed Head.

Globalectics: Theory and the Politics of Knowing
Ngugi wa Thiong'o

"A monumental book ... radiating out to a complete rethinking of the stakes of a world literature today." — Gayatri Chakravorty Spivak

Global Palestine
John Collins

"Finding inspiration in the continuing Palestinian struggle for justice, this book is a fine example of intellectual precision and political commitment." — Saree Makdisi

Nomadic Theory: The Portable Rosi Braidotti
Rosi Braidotti

"At a time when intellectual discourse is becoming increasingly disciplinary, Braidotti opens a path for broad discussion and debate." — Elizabeth Weed, Brown University

The Dissent Papers: The Voices of Diplomats in the Cold War and Beyond
Hannah Gurman

"An outstanding account of dissent in the State Department since the Second World War.... The book is fresh, unique, and stimulating." — Frank Ninkovich