"Faith, Rationality and the Passions" presents a fresh and original examination of the relation of religious faith, philosophical rationality and the passions. Contributions see leading scholars refute the widely-held belief that religious Enlightenment forced passion and reason apart.Leading Philos[...]

"Sports in Society" is the definitive text for the sport sociology course. Taking a global, issues-oriented approach to the study of the role of sport in society, this text encourages the discussion of current sports-related controversies and helps students develop critical thinking skills.[...]

This excellent new edition continues the legacy of the previous ten editions of "Sports in Society". Combining the original structure with new material, the authors introduce research and discussion which encompasses a global view of the sociology of sport. The sociology of sport is a sub-discipline[...]

A creative new venture in systematic theology which tackles the intrinsic relation of God and 'sexuality'.[...]

In this book Sarah Coakley confronts a central paradox of theological feminism -- what she terms a the paradox of power and vulnerabilitya . * Confronts a central paradox of theological feminism -- what Coakley terms a paradox of power and vulnerabilitya . * Explores this issue through the perspect[...]

This vital new handbook marks the development of sports studies as a major new discipline within the social sciences. Edited by the leading sociologist of sport, Eric Dunning, and author of the best selling textbook on sport in the USA, Jay Coakley, it both reflects and richly endorses this new foun[...]

Is it possible to see, hear, touch, smell and taste God? How do we understand the biblical promise that the 'pure in heart' will 'see God'? Christian thinkers as diverse as Origen of Alexandria, Bonaventure, Jonathan Edwards and Hans Urs von Balthasar have all approached these questions in distincti[...]

Some prophecies thwart danger. Others create it. "Fans of contemplative, psychologically rich (but no less action-packed) fantasies a la Ursula Le Guin will welcome this warm, inventive debut" (BCCB," starred review).High in their mountain covens, red witches pray to the Goddess, protecting the Witc[...]

Never Highlight a Book Again! Just the FACTS101 study guides give the student the textbook outlines, highlights, practice quizzes and optional access to the full practice tests for their textbook.[...]

Sarah Coakley is one of the most exciting and creative figures in contemporary theology. Her far-reaching systematic vision of the Christian faith has integrated insights from systematic theology, gender studies, sociology, patristics, analytic phiIosophy of religion, and evolutionary biology. This [...]