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  • On Public Imagination

    A Political and Ethical Imperative

    Edited by Victor Faessel, Richard Falk, Michael Curtin ...
    In this wide-ranging and multidisciplinary volume, leading scholars, activists, journalists, and public figures deliberate about the creative and critical potential of public imagination in an era paradoxically marked by intensifying globalization and resurgent nationalism. Divided into five sections, these essays explore the social, political, and cultural role of imagination and civic engagement ... Read more

    $51.99 USD

  • Distribution Revolution

    Conversations about the Digital Future of Film and Television

    Edited by Michael Curtin, Jennifer Holt, Kevin Sanson ...
    Distribution Revolution is a collection of interviews with leading film and TV professionals concerning the many ways that digital delivery systems are transforming the entertainment business. These interviews provide lively insider accounts from studio executives, distribution professionals, and creative talent of the tumultuous transformation of film and TV in the digital era. The first section ... Read more

    $28.49 USD

  • The Revolution Wasn't Televised

    Sixties Television and Social Conflict

    Edited by Lynn Spigel, Michael Curtin ...
    Series series AFI Film Readers
    Caricatures of sixties television--called a "vast wasteland" by the FCC president in the early sixties--continue to dominate our perceptions of the era and cloud popular understanding of the relationship between pop culture and larger social forces. Opposed to these conceptions, The Revolution Wasn't Televised explores the ways in which prime-time television was centrally involved in the social ... Read more

    $57.99 USD

  • Funeral Oration for Bessarion

    by Michael Apostolius ...
    Translated by D.P. Curtin ...
    This brief funeral oration was composed by the Greek monk Michael Apostolius, also known as Apostolius Paroemiographus. He laments the passing of Cardinal Bessarion, who was the last remaining line of connection between the exiled Greek community and the late Eastern Roman Empire. In this work he compares Bessarion to the Greek orators of the ancient world, in his skill and style, and laments the ... Read more

    $3.99 USD

  • Funeral Oration for Bessarion

    by Michael Apostolius, D.P. Curtin ...
    This brief funeral oration was composed by the Greek monk Michael Apostolius, also known as Apostolius Paroemiographus. He laments the passing of Cardinal Bessarion, who was the last remaining line of connection between the exiled Greek community and the late Eastern Roman Empire. In this work he compares Bessarion to the Greek orators of the ancient world, in his skill and style, and laments the ... Read more

    $3.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • World Of E-Government, The

    by Gregory G. Curtin, Michael Sommer, Veronika Vis-Sommer ...
    Explore the latest groundbreaking e-government insider information!The World of E-Government investigates how electronic communication is helping to revolutionize democracies across the globe. Using case studies, cutting-edge research, and commentary from some of the field’s foremost researchers, practitioners, and industry leaders, this first-of-its-kind volume explores the enormous future ... Read more

    $38.99 USD

  • Eulogy to Simeon Metaphrastus

    by Michael Pseullos ...
    Translated by D.P. Curtin ...
    This work is the surviving remnant of the eulogy for Simeon, a distinguished scholar and churchman from Constantinople, celebrated for his eloquence, wisdom, and moral integrity. The author, Michael Pseullos, struggles to find appropriate words to honor him, emphasizing how Simeon's virtues elevated the status of his great city. From a young age, he demonstrated exceptional abilities, dedicating ... Read more

    $3.99 USD

  • Two Works

    by Michael Choniates ...
    Translated by D.P. Curtin ...
    This text contains a sermon and a series of letters by Michael, Archbishop of Athens. His first work, a sermon for Palm Sunday, delves into biblical narratives and theological reflections, emphasizing the journey and miracles of Christ, particularly focusing on the resurrection of Lazarus and the power of Christ's voice. Additionally, the text includes letters to Archbishop Eustathius of ... Read more

    $3.99 USD

  • Two Letters to the Venetians

    by Michael VIII Palaiologos ...
    Translated by D.P. Curtin ...
    This document details the legal framework established by Emperor Michael Palaeologus concerning the treatment of murders and conflicts between Venetians and Romans, as well as the release of captives. It emphasizes the importance of communication and correction between the two parties to prevent escalation into warfare. The text also addresses the responsibilities of Venetian corsairs and outlines ... Read more

    $3.99 USD

  • Monody of St. Eusthathius of Thessalonica

    by Michael Choniates ...
    Translated by D.P. Curtin ...
    The text is a lamentation, or monody, mourning the death of Eustathius, the Bishop of Thessalonica. It describes the immense loss felt due to his virtues, eloquence, and influence on his city and students. This monody by his most famous student, the archbishop of Athens, reflects on his exceptional qualities, eloquence, and impact on various aspects of life and learning. ... Read more

    $3.99 USD

  • Exhortation from Gortyn to Rome

    by Michael Apostolius ...
    Translated by D.P. Curtin, Nico Hatzi ...
    In a heartfelt appeal, the speaker from Gortyn addresses the Italian and Western audience, lamenting the fall of Greece while urging them to embrace Greek virtues and education. The discourse critiques the current methods of teaching Greek literature in Latin, arguing that such practices dilute the essence of Greek thought and language. The speaker advocates for a return to authentic Greek ... Read more

    $3.99 USD

  • Monody to an Unknown Brother

    by Michael Choniates ...
    Translated by D.P. Curtin ...
    The work is a poignant monologue lamenting the loss of a cherished monastic brother, touching on their shared upbringing, virtues, and the profound impact of his passing. The speaker reflects on their close bond, the brother's achievements, and the devastation felt by the whole of the monastic community at his death, portraying a deep sense of mourning and loss. Curiously, this brother is never ... Read more

    $3.99 USD