Andrew Ross is hoogleraar Sociale en Culturele Analyse aan de New York University en een sociaal activist. Als auteur van talrijke boeken, gepubliceerd in vooraanstaande publicaties, duikt hij in het leven en werk in precaire tijden, waarbij hij vaak de impact van mondiale veranderingen op lokale gemeenschappen onderzoekt. Ross richt zich op de kritische verkenning van sociale en culturele verschijnselen en biedt inzichten in de uitdagingen waarmee hedendaagse samenlevingen worden geconfronteerd.
After a lightning strike transforms his life, an emergency doctor uncovers a world of magical creatures and embarks on a quest to save their realm. As he navigates this new reality, he must also confront his fractured family relationships and strive to mend them before his newfound powers diminish. The story blends adventure and personal growth, highlighting the importance of connection and the impact of extraordinary circumstances on everyday life.
Focusing on the analysis of everyday discourse on social media, this book explores innovative methodologies and addresses the challenges faced in understanding online communication. It offers insights into how social media shapes language and interaction, making it essential for researchers and practitioners interested in discourse analysis in the digital age.
The Biograph of Peggy Mount
The mysterious death of Oxford philosopher Dr. Thomas Stewart on a cliff in Iceland sparks a complex investigation for local police chief Bjorn Karlsson. As he delves into the circumstances surrounding Stewart's demise, intriguing connections emerge involving his daughter Sophia, a Canadian hermit, and a local philosopher. The plot intertwines personal relationships with the allure of ancient Greek mysteries, revealing unexpected truths that challenge the characters’ understanding of life and death.
A remarkable new analysis of the shameful Highland clearances through the experience and effective defiance of one man.
The story of Palestine's stonemasons and the building of Israel
Andrew Rosss reflections on his experience of combining activism with writing offer guidance about how to meet political obligations and seize opportunities when presented with events of historical significance. We dont get to choose the time we live in, nor the conditions which determine our agency. What are our responsibilities to the world were given, not only to interpret and understand it but also to change it How can we look at the past as an inspiration while remaining responsive to the urgent demands of the present "Andrew Ross is one of my heroes, a brilliant thinker and a dedicated activist in a world where those roles are often kept apart. In reality, as this useful essay shows, theory and practice go together. Intellectual work is deepened, not cheapened, when done in the spirit of solidarity. Rosss reflections will be an inspiration to any writer or scholar who wants to get out of the armchair and help push for social change." Astra Taylor