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Marathon: The Middle Keys (Images of America)
by Jerry Wilkinson Laura Albritton Tom HambrightThe Middle Keys have experienced a fascinating history, from the time when wreckers plied the Florida Reef to the days of Henry Flagler's audacious overseas railroad. Once the Overseas Highway opened, travelers could reach Marathon by car and tourism boomed. As more people settled in Marathon, the community grew and flourished. The majesty of the Middle Keys' two Seven Mile Bridges has inspired postcards, paintings, and even movie scenes. Local institutions like the Dolphin Research Center and the Turtle Hospital have also garnered a host of fans. Images of America: Marathon: The Middle Keys captures the story of these unique islands and their rich photographic legacy.
Marauders' Moon
by Luke ShortA captured outlaw gets caught up in a bloody range war in this thrilling tale of the Old West from a Levi Strauss Golden Saddleman Award–winning author. Lawbreaker Webb Cousins is headed for a short trial and a long stretch in jail. A bounty hunter has him cuffed and covered, with no chance of escape. But when the prisoner and his captor ride into the town of Wagon Mound, death rides with them. In a flash of rifle fire and a spray of blood, Cousins finds himself shackled to a dead man—and unwittingly caught up in a murderous range war he wants nothing to do with. To ride away a free man will take more than breaking his bonds. He&’ll have to wage a one-man battle against two bitter enemies locked in a vicious cycle of vengeance and cruelty. It will take every ounce of cunning, a double shot of courage, and a long, dark ride into hell for Cousins to finally break free. Luke Short, along with such legendary authors as Zane Grey and Louis L&’Amour, helped transform the stories of the American West from dime-store pulp into an immensely popular literary genre. Marauders&’ Moon is one of his grittiest and most suspenseful stories of western adventure.
Maravilloso
by Jill BarnettHastiado de la guerra, el caballero Merrick de Beaucourt, no quiere más que una vida simple, una esposa pacífica y supervisar su nuevo condado. En lugar de ello, obtiene órdenes de su rey, el Castillo Camrose en las fronteras salvajes e indómitas de Gales y una esposa totalmente voluntariosa. Durante seis largos años, Lady Clio ha estado esperando por su prometido… esperando y esperando. Una vez que llegan las noticias de su regreso, Clio vuelve a Camrose para, de nuevo, esperar al hombre que la ignoró; pero ahora está determinada a hacerle pagar por los años que languideció en el convento. Clio lleva a Merrick a una persecución alegre y toma el rol de una fabricante de cerveza independiente, guiada a descubrir la receta perdida de una antigua “cerveza de brezo”, una bebida mágica, elaborada por vez primera por los pictos. Rodeados de las nieblas encantadas que circundan el Castillo Camrose, los obstinados adversarios se embarcan en una batalla de voluntades, a veces apasionada, a veces hilarante, en estas historias inusuales del siglo XIII, acerca de un valiente caballero que busca reclamar —y domar— a su prometida, o al menos, eso es lo que él cree…
Marbeck and the Double Dealer (The Martin Marbeck Mysteries #1)
by John PilkingtonAn Elizabethan spy travels far and wide in the service of his queen in a fast-paced adventure by the author of Thomas the Falconer series. At the dawn of the seventeenth century, England has been embroiled in wars with Spain and Ireland for many years. The island crackles with unease in the dying years of Queen Elizabeth’s reign, and Elizabethan intelligencer Martin Marbeck is bored. Then a message from his spymaster, Sir Robert Cecil arrives: the existence of a spy has been discovered, a double agent code-named Morera. A master of disguise fluent in the argot of secrets and lies, Marbeck must uncover the true identity of this traitor quickly, while evading Spanish spies, before rumours of the young King Philip III forming a new Armada prove themselves to be true. “A superb historical mystery that concludes with an unexpected solution that leaves open many more dangerous doors.” —Historical Novel Society “Pilkington’s Tudor-era spy novel oozes intrigue and dramatically captures the unsettled mood of the times. Think James Bond for the 17th-century crowd.” —Library Journal, starred review “A gripping, entertaining page-turner.” —Booklist, starred review “Pilkington introduces an intriguing new hero in the dashing Marbeck in an eventful tale packed with the usual Elizabethan minutiae.” —Kirkus Reviews
Marbeck and the Gunpowder Plot: A 17th Century Historical Mystery (The Martin Marbeck Mysteries #4)
by John PilkingtonElizabethan spymaster Martin Marbeck uncovers a deadly conspiracy against the King of England in this acclaimed historical series.1605. With the new King James on the throne, England is still fiercely divided between Catholic and Protestant. Ordered to keep watch on well-known Papist Thomas Percy, cousin of the Earl of Northumberland, Marbeck’s assignment takes on a greater urgency when rumours reach him of a terrible danger aimed at the King. But with no idea where this threat comes from, and his spymaster’s refusal to take it seriously, Marbeck is at a loss. And his efforts to concentrate on affairs of state are complicated by affairs of the heart in the elegant form of Charlotte de Baume. By the time he uncovers the terrifying truth, Marbeck has only days to expose the conspirators. The safety of the realm is at stake . . . but so is Marbeck’s own, and he must draw on every scrap of his courage, his sharp wits, and his plain stubbornness to prevent a catastrophe. “Satisfying and twisty conclusion.” —Publishers Weekly “Pilkington does a masterful job.” —Booklist
Marbeck and the King-in-Waiting (The Martin Marbeck Mysteries #2)
by John PilkingtonAs England awaits a new monarch, intelligencer Martin Marbeck continues to spy on behalf of the throne in this thrilling historical series. Spring, 1603: Queen Elizabeth is dying, and England waits anxiously. The Virgin Queen hasn’t named an heir, refusing even to speak. Her cousin James, King of Scotland, is assumed to be her successor, but will the transition be peaceful? Sir Robert Cecil, Secretary of State, fears insurrection and has brought troops to the capital. But from where might the danger come—overseas, or from malcontents closer to home? Meanwhile Marbeck, Cecil’s best intelligencer, is under a cloud, wrongly suspected of shady dealings with the Spanish. So when the son of his friend Lady Celia Scroop joins a fanatical Puritan sect, he’s glad to leave London to try and find the wayward youth. But events move fast and Marbeck finds himself in a maelstrom: forced to confront plots from two directions, that threaten not only the peace of the nation but the very fabric of England itself . . . “The second in this fine series provides all the derring-do and historical interest needed to keep readers entranced.” —Kirkus Reviews “The fast-moving plot is never dull, making the prospect of more Marbeck welcome.” —Publishers Weekly “If further novels are as good as this one, the series could have a long run.” —Booklist
Marbeck and the Privateers: A Thrilling 17th Century Novel Of Espionage, Ambition And Power (The Martin Marbeck Mysteries #3)
by John PilkingtonBritish intelligencer Martin Marbeck returns in this thrilling seventeenth-century novel of espionage, ambition, and power. Summer 1604: England is on edge as a high-powered Spanish delegation arrives in London to start vital and long-awaited treaty talks. King James, a year into his reign, wants to be seen as The Peacemaker King, bringing an end to nearly twenty years of warfare with Spain which has left both countries exhausted and almost bankrupt. Yet there are those who profit from the war—and such people cannot be allowed to threaten the peace negotiations. This puts extra strain on the king’s powerful minister, Lord Cecil, which is why Marbeck finds himself working for a new spymaster, charged with the role of protecting the Spanish party. But even Marbeck hasn’t foreseen that the task will pit him against corsairs of the high seas, double agents and corrupt noblemen who will stop at nothing to wreck the treaty, forcing him to face his biggest challenge yet . . . “The third entry in the early 17th-century spy series once again succeeds in exploring complicated times. Perfect for readers who delight in political intrigue and secret agent shenanigans no matter what time period.” —Library Journal
Marble Range: A Western Story
by Robert J. HortonA mysterious stranger struggles to keep his past a secret and himself out of harm's way in this thrilling Western tale!Bob Bannister is a mystery from the moment he arrives in Prairie City. A gambler with a knack for winning at the stud poker table, he quickly aligns himself with a young man named Howard Marble after saving his life and helps to pay off Howard's gambling debts. Marble is connected to a number of the town's big shots, and Bannister quickly finds himself in the middle of everyone's business.The problem is, Bannister resembles the description on a Reward dodger for The Maverick, a bandit wanted for murder and robbery. He draws suspicion from the locals, and while the sheriff is reluctant to suspect Bannister, the truth is that his background remains a mystery, and Bannister's vague answers and talents with a pistol aren't helping matters.Caught up in a controversy over an irrigation project that threatens to siphon off all the water many local ranchers need for their cattle herds, Bannister is running out of friends to turn to. The threats continue to build, and surely a breaking point is approaching . . .
Marblehead Lighthouse on Lake Erie: Ohio’s Historic Beacon (Landmarks)
by James ProffittWhen the Marblehead Lighthouse first lit its flame in 1822, it drew on whale oil. The beacon flickered through lard, kerosene and LED lights over the next two centuries, while the tower weathered razing and reorganization. Despite the advent of GPS, the light still provides a solid basis for boats and ships to navigate the nearshore waters of the peninsula. The lighthouse's rich history boasts the first female keeper on the Great Lakes, as well as a place on Ohio license plates and on a U.S. postage stamp. James Proffitt gives an in-depth profile of the most photographed site in the state.
Marblehead Myths, Legends and Lore (American Legends)
by Pam Matthias PetersonIn Marblehead Myths, Legends and Lore, author Pam Peterson recounts the oral and written accounts that Marbleheaders have handed down over the past four hundred years. Here you will find stories of magic and witches, sailors, pirates and shipwrecks. Compiled with meticulous care, Marblehead Myths, Legends and Lore offers a diverse sampling of tales from one of New England's maritime treasures.
Marblehead in World War I: At Home and Overseas (Military)
by Margery A. ArmstrongThe small seacoast town of Marblehead, in eastern Massachusetts, was the first to answer the call to arms during both the Revolutionary and Civil Wars. Throughout World War I, Marblehead was affected, and the town influenced the outcome. Boasting of the fifth and final naval militia in history, the Tenth Deck Division, Marblehead�s men stood on the front line as the first shots rang out, aimed at the Germans in 1917. It was a town that pulled together, rallied behind their own family and friends while they fought in the trenches of war and stood shoulder to shoulder in their diligent commitment. Historian Margery A. Armstrong delves into the past through articles and letters from those overseas that were first published in the Marblehead Messenger.
Marblehead's First Harbor: The Rich History of a Small Fishing Port (Maritime Ser.)
by Hugh Peabody Bishop Brenda Bishop BoomaThe true beauty and fury of the Atlantic Ocean are known only by the rugged individuals who have made their living from the sea. In the seventy-five years from the American Revolution to the middle of the nineteenth century, Marblehead, Massachusetts, experienced a golden age of fishing. For the next fifty years, the industry struggled, but from 1900 until the end of the twentieth century, one small anchorage made itself proud. From boat building to sail design, First Harbor produced creative men whose innovations helped shape marine history. Join Hugh Peabody Bishop and Brenda Bishop Booma as they reveal this story through the eyes of a Marblehead fisherman, drawn uncontrollably by his love for the sea.
Marblehead's Pygmalion: Finding the Real Agnes Surriage
by F. Marshall BauerAgnes Surriage, it turns out, was more Pygmalion than Cinderella. Her role models were the fiercely independent "codfish widows, "? wives of the early Marblehead fishermen who managed home and family seven months a year without their husbands. In Agnes's version of My Fair Lady, she had to act as her own Henry Higgins while making the often painful transformation from "girl of all works"? at the Fountain Inn to the charming and dignified Lady Agnes, wife of Sir Charles Henry Frankland. After deconstructing the legend for twenty-five years, author F. Marshall Bauer has unearthed a story of money, lust and vindication.
Marbletown
by Lucy Van SickleMarbletown, one of the many wonders of the Hudson Valley, is located in the rich historical area of the Catskills. Just six miles south of Kingston on the Old Mine Road, Marbletown once served as the capital of New York State, when Kingston was burned by the British in 1777. The township is made up of the individual hamlets of Cottekill, High Falls, Kripplebush, Lomontville, Stone Ridge, Marbletown, and Vly Atwood. Through vintage photographs, Marbletown provides a glimpse of how early residents lived, capturing the distinct personalities that have shaped the township's history and drawn generations eager to experience the beauty of Marbletown and the charm of its people.
Marc Chagall (Getting to Know the World's Greatest Artists)
by Mike VeneziaDiscusses the life and work of the artist Chagall, from his birth in Russia to his death at the age of ninety-seven.
Marc Chagall (Jewish Encounters Series)
by Jonathan WilsonNovelist and critic Jonathan Wilson clears away the sentimental mists surrounding an artist whose career spanned two world wars, the Russian Revolution, the Holocaust, and the birth of the State of Israel. Marc Chagall's work addresses these transforming events, but his ambivalence about his role as a Jewish artist adds an intriguing wrinkle to common assumptions about his life. Drawn to sacred subject matter, Chagall remains defiantly secular in outlook; determined to "narrate" the miraculous and tragic events of the Jewish past, he frequently chooses Jesus as a symbol of martyrdom and sacrifice. Wilson brilliantly demonstrates how Marc Chagall's life constitutes a grand canvas on which much of twentieth-century Jewish history is vividly portrayed. Chagall left Belorussia for Paris in 1910, at the dawn of modernism, looking back dreamily on the world he abandoned. After his marriage to Bella Rosenfeld in 1915, he moved to Petrograd, but eventually returned to Paris after a stint as a Soviet commissar for art. Fleeing Paris steps ahead of the Nazis, Chagall arrived in New York in 1941. Drawn to Israel, but not enough to live there, Chagall grappled endlessly with both a nostalgic attachment to a vanished past and the magnetic pull of an uninhibited secular present. Wilson's portrait of Chagall is altogether more historical, more political, and edgier than conventional wisdom would have us believe-showing us how Chagall is the emblematic Jewish artist of the twentieth century. Visit nextbook. org/chagall for a virtual museum of Chagall images. From the Hardcover edition.
Marc-Antoine Caillot and the Company of the Indies in Louisiana: Trade in the French Atlantic World
by Erin M. GreenwaldBetween 1717 and 1731, the French Company of the Indies (Compagnie des Indes) held a virtual monopoly over Louisiana culture and trade. Among numerous controls, its administrators oversaw the slave trade, the immigration of free and indentured whites, negotiations with Native American peoples, and the purchase and exportation of Louisiana-grown tobacco. In Marc-Antoine Caillot and the Company of the Indies in Louisiana, Erin M. Greenwald situates the colony within a French Atlantic circuit that stretched from Paris and the Brittany coast to Africa's Senegambian region to the West Indies to Louisiana and back.Focusing on the travels and travails of Marc-Antoine Caillot, a company clerk who set sail for Louisiana in 1729, Greenwald deftly examines the company's role as colonizer, developer, slaveholder, commercial entity, and deal maker. As the company's focus shifted away from agriculture with the reversion of Louisiana to the French crown in 1731, so too did the lives of the individuals whose fortunes were bound up in the company's trade, colonization, and agricultural mission in the Americas. Greenwald’s focus on Caillot provides an engaging microhistory for readers interested in the culture and society of early Louisiana and its place in the larger French Atlantic world.
Marcados a fuego (1890-1945). De Yrigoyen a Perón
by Marcelo LarraquyPrimer volumen de la trilogía Marcados a fuego que pasa revista sobre la violencia en la historia argentina. Suele afirmarse que el ejercicio de la política debe excluir la violencia. Sin embargo, basta una mirada hacia atrás para comprobar que, en la historia argentina, violencia y política están sólidamente entrelazadas en los conflictos de poder. Oculta en sótanos oscuros o desatada en las calles; ejercida por oprimidos o por opresores; originada en contradicciones sociales, e conómicas, regionales o raciales; admitida por las leyes o al margen de ellas, la violencia es protagonista de nuestra historia y se revela inseparable de la práctica política en casi todas sus formas. Para demostrar la validez de esta afirmación, el periodista e historiador Marcelo Larraquy reconstruye en este libro momentos fundamentales del derrotero argentino. Desde la primera escena, donde un Leandro Alem vencido recorre algunas calles céntricas de Buenos Aires, cubiertas de cadáveres, hasta la voz y la presencia de Juan Perón en el balcón de la Casa de Gobierno el 17 de octubre de 1945, Marcados a fuego rastrea las múltiples formas que la violencia fue asumiendo a lo largo de ese medio siglo y nos presenta a algunos de sus protagonistas. Basado en una cuidadosa investigación, y con una prosa ágil y concluyente, Larraquy cuenta una historia de infamias y heroísmos, de traiciones y osadías, de vacilaciones y temeridades. Nuestra historia.
Marcados a fuego 2 (1945-1973). De Perón a Montoneros
by Marcelo LarraquySegundo volumen de la trilogía Marcados a fuego que pasa revista sobre la violencia en la historia argentina. El 17 de octubre de 1945, entre los trabajadores y Juan Domingo Perón se forjó un vínculo especial, cuya solidez determinaría el curso de la política argentina por décadas. A partir de entonces, los intentos de fortalecer, destruir, transformar o capitalizar en provecho propio esa unión signarán nuestra historia y alrededor de ellos se desarrollarán viejas y nuevas formas de violencia. Persecución, tortura, prisión o exilio fueron destinos comunes de la oposición, bajo las primeras presidencias de Perón y también en el régimen militar que lo derrocó y los que lo siguieron, con la legitimidad cuestionada por la proscripción del peronismo y de su líder, el "tirano prófugo". Entretanto, las luchas gremiales, reprimidas con dureza, incorporaban tácticas novedosas, y detrás de cada una de ellas asomaba el reclamo por el regreso de Perón. En los años sesenta, la marea revolucionaria internacional impacta con fuerza entre los jóvenes, muchos de los cuales asumen la guerrilla como estrategia para "hacer la revolución", a la vez que descubren en el peronismo una vía para alcanzar el "socialismo nacional". El recrudecimiento de los conflictos sindicales y políticos instiga el desarrollo, en el país y dentro de su principal movimiento político, de corrientes opuestas, irreconciliables, que tras el triunfo justicialista en las elecciones del 11 de marzo de 1973 se preparan para imponerse, por las buenas o por las malas. De Perón a Montoneros, segundo volumen de Marcados a fuego, pasa revista a las jornadas más violentas de esas décadas. Con la soltura del narrador y la solidez del historiador, Marcelo Larraquy nos guía en la exploración de este capítulo trágico y fundacional de nuestro pasado.
Marcados a fuego 3 (1973 - 1983). Los 70, una historia violenta
by Marcelo LarraquyTercer volumen de la trilogía Marcados a Fuego que pasa revista a la violencia en la historia argentina. El libro definitivo sobre la década más violenta de la historia argentina. La escasez de estudios históricos sobre las últimas décadas del siglo XX parece abonar aquella afirmación popular que sostiene que los argentinos no tenemos memoria. En particular, esto se verifica ante el período comúnmente conocido como los setenta, un decenio que, en más de un aspecto, puede considerarse el más violento del siglo.Si los tomos anteriores de la trilogía Marcados a fuego confirman que la violencia es inherente a nuestra historia política, el presente volumen es el relato de su expresión desmedida. A partir de la asunción de Héctor Cámpora a la presidencia, el derrotero de los años setenta está signado por la exacerbación de los conflictos: los choques violentos en el interior del peronismo, las guerrillas montonera y marxista, la represión paraestatal, las luchas obreras, el terror como herramienta gubernamental de sometimiento, la huida hacia adelante del régimen con la guerra de Malvinas, hasta la elección de Raúl Alfonsín como presidente. Marcelo Larraquy explora los aspectos más oscuros de la vida política nacional argentina a partir de su manifestación más extrema. Con un enfoque que elude juicios morales, descalificaciones y visiones estereotipadas, el autor se propone narrar para comprender. Comprender por qué se mata, en nombre de qué, de quién, sobre qué bases, con qué fundamento, con qué finalidad. Porque nadie está al margen de una historia de la cual todos somos parte.
Marcados al nacer: La historia definitiva de las ideas racistas en Estados Unidos
by Ibram X. KendiEL MEJOR LIBRO PARA ENTENDER CÓMO SE INSTITUCIONALIZA EL RACISMO. GANADOR DEL NATIONAL BOOK AWARD DE NO FICCIÓN EN 2016 Tras la elección de Barack Obama, muchos declararon el inicio de una era postracial. Sin embargo, el pensamiento racista, más sofisticado e insidioso que nunca, sigue profundamente arraigado en la sociedad estadounidense. Tal y como argumenta Ibram X. Kendi-la voz más influyente de la lucha antirracista y uno de los referentes actuales del movimiento #BlackLivesMatter-,aunque las ideas racistas se desarrollan, difunden y consagran muy fácilmente, también se las puede desacreditar. Y esto es lo que se propone con Marcados al nacer, una obra maestra galardonada con el National Book Award que derriba la idea, muy asentada, de que el racismo es consecuencia directa de la ignorancia o el odio. En esta investigación histórica profundamente documentada, Kendi nos demuestra cómo en Estados Unidos las mentes más brillantes de diferentes épocas se han esforzado en crear y perpetuar instituciones racistas y un sistema basado en políticas discriminatorias, para luego generar ideas y actitudes racistas que justifiquen ex post facto la esclavitud y la segregación. Al hablar sin tapujos del racismo y de su turbia historia, este libro nos dota de las herramientas necesarias para desenmascararlo, y se convierte en una lectura indispensable en los tiempos que corren. La crítica ha dicho...«Dado el momento político que atravesamos, este libro debería estar en la estantería de todos los jóvenes que aspiran a cambiar el mundo. No es una lectura agradable, pero la verdad no siempre lo es.»Forbes «Absorbente e implacable.»The Washington Post «Una crónica profunda y a menudo inquietante.»The Atlantic «Una historia asombrosa historia, a la vez rigurosa y accesible.»The New Republic
Marcel Breuer: Shaping Architecture in the Post-War Era (Routledge Research in Architecture)
by John PorosThis book tracks the development of Marcel Breuer’s aesthetic clash between uniformity and singularity through the detailed examination of his seminal buildings. Each chapter examines a specific building and puts into context Breuer’s other work and the contemporary movements/architects of the post-war era such as Surrealism, Brutalism and structural expressionism. The buildings examined include the UNESCO Headquarters in Paris, France, of 1958; the IBM Research Center in Le Gaude, France, of 1962; the Annunciation Priory in Bismark, North Dakota, of 1963; and the Atlanta Central Library of 1980. Marcel Breuer’s approach to design was inspired by the Spanish phrase, sol y sombra (sun and shadow). Sun and shadow meant for Breuer that a juxtaposition of contrasts was necessary; light glass walls and heavy concrete, masses lifted over voids, and serial precast construction resting on sculptural columns became hallmarks of Breuer’s buildings. By creating an architecture of juxtaposition, Breuer’s work can be interpreted as a surrealist recontre, as fueling a new architectural condition. A critical evaluation of Marcel Breuer’s work, this book is written for graduate students, researchers, and academics interested in his work and how it shaped the architecture of the post-war era.
Marcel Duchamp and the Architecture of Desire (Design Research in Architecture)
by Penelope HaralambidouWhile much has been written on Marcel Duchamp - one of the twentieth century's most beguiling artists - the subject of his flirtation with architecture seems to have been largely overlooked. Yet, in the carefully arranged plans and sections organising the blueprint of desire in the Large Glass, his numerous pieces replicating architectural fragments, and his involvement in designing exhibitions, Duchamp's fascination with architectural design is clearly evident. As his unconventional architectural influences - Niceron, Lequeu and Kiesler - and diverse legacy - Tschumi, OMA, Webb, Diller + Scofidio and Nicholson - indicate, Duchamp was not as much interested in 'built' architecture as he was in the architecture of desire, re-constructing the imagination through drawing and testing the boundaries between reality and its aesthetic and philosophical possibilities. Marcel Duchamp and the Architecture of Desire examines the link between architectural thinking and Duchamp's work. By employing design, drawing and making - the tools of the architect - Haralambidou performs an architectural analysis of Duchamp’s final enigmatic work Given: 1. The Waterfall, 2. The Illuminating Gas... demonstrating an innovative research methodology able to grasp meaning beyond textual analysis. This novel reading of his ideas and methods adds to, but also challenges, other art-historical interpretations. Through three main themes - allegory, visuality and desire - the book defines and theorises an alternative drawing practice positioned between art and architecture that predates and includes Duchamp.
Marcel Duchamp: Second Edition (World of Art #0)
by David Hopkins Neil Cox Dawn AdesA revised and expanded edition of one of the most original books ever written on the enigmatic artist Marcel Duchamp. Genius, anti-artist, charlatan, guru, impostor? Since he arrived on the scene in 1914, Marcel Duchamp has been called all of these. Almost no other artist of the twentieth century has inspired more passion and controversy, nor exerted a greater influence on art. At the same time, Duchamp continually challenged the very nature of art and strove to redefine it as conceptual rather than as product by questioning why the medium was mostly a "retinal" experience. Always the provocateur, Duchamp never ceased to be engaged, openly or secretly, in activities and works that transformed traditional artmaking. Through his works like Fountain; Bicycle Wheel; L.H.O.O.Q.; and Nude Descending a Staircase, No. 2, Duchamp played with the idea of what art can be, opening new possibilities for future generations. This revised entry in the World of Art series, written by three leading experts on twentieth-century art, and published with support of Duchamp’s widow, is one of the most original books written on this enigmatic artist. Featuring a new chapter and preface, as well as updates throughout from specialist scholars who are active in their fields, this is the definitive introduction to Duchamp. Thoroughly illustrated, this volume combines thirty years of research by the authors and challenges history’s presumptions, misunderstandings, and pieces of misinformation about Marcel Duchamp and his legacy.
Marcel Gauchet and the Crisis of Democratic Politics (Routledge Studies in Social and Political Thought)
by Natalie J. DoyleThis book presents, for the first time in the English language, Marcel Gauchet’s interpretation of the challenges faced by contemporary Western societies as a result of the crisis of liberal democratic politics and the growing influence of populism. Responding to Gauchet’s analysis, international experts explore the depoliticising aspects of contemporary democratic culture that explain the appeal of populism: neo-liberal individualism, the cult of the individual and its related human rights, and the juridification of all human relationships. The book also provides the intellectual context within which Gauchet’s understanding of modern society has developed—in particular, his critical engagement with Marxism and the profound influence of Cornelius Castoriadis and Claude Lefort on his work. It highlights the way Gauchet’s work remains faithful to an understanding of history that stresses the role of humanity as a collective subject, while also seeking to account for both the historical novelty of contemporary individualism and the new form of alienation that radical modernity engenders. In doing so, the book also opens up new avenues for reflection on the political significance of the contemporary health crisis. Marcel Gauchet and the Crisis of Democratic Politics will be of great interest to scholars and postgraduate students of social and political thought, political anthropology and sociology, political philosophy, and political theory.