The Encyclopedia of science and religion encompasses yhe ongoing dialogue between the sciences and the world"s religions, and is the first and most comprehensive work of its kind. Diskussions of controversial issues are included, ranging from Galileo Galilei"s forced retraction of his scintific observations to the modenr debate on the ethics of stem cell research, and beyond. World - renowned scientists from deverse fields, religious thinkers from all the major world religious. and philosophers from every scjool of thoght tackle questions that relate to the very origin and nature human existence.

The Encyclopedia of science and religion encompasses yhe ongoing dialogue between the sciences and the world"s religions, and is the first and most comprehensive work of its kind. Diskussions of controversial issues are included, ranging from Galileo Galilei"s forced retraction of his scintific observations to the modenr debate on the ethics of stem cell research, and beyond. World - renowned scientists from deverse fields, religious thinkers from all the major world religious. and philosophers from every scjool of thoght tackle questions that relate to the very origin and nature human existence.

Current scholarship explores the former Soviet republics- their political systems, economies, languages, and cultures, as well as their relationship to Russia. This multidisciplinary work covers all aspects of Russian history from the Kievan Rus", the imperial era of the tsars, the Soviet period, to the post- Soviet period of today.

Current scholarship explores the former Soviet republics- their political systems, economies, languages, and cultures, as well as their relationship to Russia. This multidisciplinary work covers all aspects of Russian history from the Kievan Rus", the imperial era of the tsars, the Soviet period, to the post- Soviet period of today.

Current scholarship explores the former Soviet republics- their political systems, economies, languages, and cultures, as well as their relationship to Russia. This multidisciplinary work covers all aspects of Russian history from the Kievan Rus", the imperial era of the tsars, the Soviet period, to the post- Soviet period of today.

This Encyclopedia is not intended as a classical " spy book", filled with tales of daring operations. Instead, within a framework of historical overviews. Encyclopedia of Espionage, Intelligence, and Security emphasizes the scientific foundations, applications of technology, and organizational strukture of modern espionage, intelligence, and security.

This Encyclopedia is not intended as a classical " spy book", filled with tales of daring operations. Instead, within a framework of historical overviews. Encyclopedia of Espionage, Intelligence, and Security emphasizes the scientific foundations, applications of technology, and organizational strukture of modern espionage, intelligence, and security.

This Encyclopedia is not intended as a classical " spy book", filled with tales of daring operations. Instead, within a framework of historical overviews. Encyclopedia of Espionage, Intelligence, and Security emphasizes the scientific foundations, applications of technology, and organizational strukture of modern espionage, intelligence, and security.

Current scholarship explores the former Soviet republics- their political systems, economies, languages, and cultures, as well as their relationship to Russia. This multidisciplinary work covers all aspects of Russian history from the Kievan Rus", the imperial era of the tsars, the Soviet period, to the post- Soviet period of today.

The history of the Studio fiorentino from its foundation in 1348 to its reorganisation in 1473 was fitful with periods of expantion alternating with periods of contraction and even closure.