From early piano improvisations for silent films to reviving post-war musical societies, a Belgian musical luminary honed his craft in a family of composers. He led local ensembles and inspired students with charismatic teaching, leaving a lasting legacy across instrumental, sacred, choral and folk genres.

Modern antisemitism endangers Jewish communities and liberal democracy by disguising ancient prejudices in coded imagery and conspiracies. It transforms historic canards into anti-Israel narratives, adapting to political shifts and prompting renewed scrutiny of evolving hatred.

Explore intricate international dynamics as essays scrutinize US-Saudi ties, the Russia-Ukraine conflict, and pressing domestic challenges from reform to societal shifts. Realist insights invite readers to rethink prevailing narratives and form their own measured conclusions about today’s global politics.

Exploring Alcoholics Anonymous' origins within the context of the 1930s, the study reveals how Prohibition, the temperance movement, and the Great Depression shaped its initial framework. World War II and a conservative postwar shift spurred an explosive transformation into a global fellowship.

Examines a spectrum of narrative films that can be seen in new ways with methods derived and evolved from the techniques of The Cabinet of Dr Caligari. The intention is not only to offer new interpretations of classic and neglected films, but to open further discussion and exploration.

Scholars engage with cultural studies in Asia by rethinking diaspora narratives and Asian identity amid colonial legacies and postwar transformations. The collection weaves local critical insights with international debates, challenging fixed notions of 'Asia' while exploring intricate cultural dynamics.

Presenting a highly original chronological case study of the role of sports in the making of Taiwan's foreign policy, Catherine Kai-Ping Lin enriches our understanding of Taiwan's unique position in the world by arguing that nationalist forces within the Taiwanese government used athletic competition to promote Taiwanese nationalism and nationhood.

Globalization is posing enormous challenges to development efforts in many African countries. This book asks whether African stock exchange might become more effective in enhancing development. It adopts a legal approach in analysing various laws and texts.