Peter lang aug 2026 (68 risultati)

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - This book serves as a guide for those who are teaching or learning American English. Topics include the rationale for studying the language; the history behind numerous American words and phrases; aspects of figurative language; American proverbs; shades of meaning in American English; American names for people, places, and things; catchphrases, slogans, and mottoes; American historical documents and speeches; American acronyms and initialisms; and word games in American English. The book illustrates how American English is a dynamic mixture of words that are a testament to the country's inventiveness and sense of humor. End-of-chapter activities are provided in both English and Spanish.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - In a world marked by division, uncertainty, and recurring crises, this book offers a practical and deeply human path from separation toward connection. Peace, in this book, is not presented as a passive ideal or merely the absence of war, but as an active transformation of perception, relationships, and social responsibility.Drawing on peace studies, modern scientific thought, ancient wisdom, and personal experience, the author explores how inner change can become the foundation for collective healing. The book shows that many conflicts begin in a fragmented way of seeing reality - in the separation between 'me' and 'others,' between personal well-being and the well-being of society.Through ten practical steps, the reader is invited to move from reaction to responsibility, from ego-centered perception to empathy, from isolation to mutual care, and from hope to conscious action. Each step addresses a different level of transformation: changing perception, developing empathy, encouraging personal and social growth, reforming education, reshaping cultural values, and building systems based on mutual responsibility.This book is both a reflection and a call to action. It invites readers, educators, leaders, and communities to take part in creating a more compassionate, just, and interconnected world - not by waiting for peace to arrive, but by learning how to seek it, practice it, and build it together.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - The second-hand story is a narrative structure that hinges on a narrator who listens to and reports other people's words. Updating the older literary convention of the reported tale and responding to the recent marked increase in both the production of and interest in autobiography, autofiction, reportage, and testimony, the second-hand story has become a key and distinctive structure in contemporary western literature. How has this form emerged, and why has it become so prominent What is the significance of reporting a 'ready-made' story And what purpose might it serve at a time in which literature is increasingly charged with ethical and political aims This book traces the emergence and evolution of this form by focusing on contemporary Italian literature from 1980 to 2020. Blending close readings of works by Alberto Arbasino, Antonio Tabucchi, Helena Janeczek, Melania Mazzucco, and Luca Rastello, with broader reflections on literary form, memory, orality, and ethics, the book reveals how the second-hand story challenges traditional notions of authorship, resists neat periodisations, and opens up a new relational paradigm for understanding literature today.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - This book presents English translations of Rabindranath Tagore's writings on education with a cross-generic selection of public addresses, discursive essays, personal correspondences and short stories, which reflect the evolution of his educational thoughts. Predicated on his distrust of the prevalent didactic pedagogy, his educational formulations envisaged an alternative system which would propel learning towards true enlightenment and pursuit of truth, thereby suiting the needs of the emergent nation. His educational notions, then, were closely interwoven with his vision of nation-building.Rabindranath Tagore's ideas are still relevant today when contemporary pedagogical practices remain riddled with inadequacies not only in India but elsewhere as well. This is what has prompted the attempt to disseminate his path-breaking educational ideas before a wider readership through English translations of his original Bengali writings. …

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware.

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - This volume presents a dialectic-idealist overview of natural language and natural (non-artificial) thinking. Pauli Pylkkö's view is thoroughly non-classical and takes ambiguity and contradictoriness as vital and inalienable properties of all speaking and thinking. The main function of a sentence is to change the meanings of the words which occur in the sentence, not communication of pre-existing facts. In processing the intended meaning change, sentences resort to experiential word meanings which are preconceptual and ambiguous, and therefore prone to generate contradictions. This (considerably modified) Hegelian view has been inspired by Jung-Pauli co-operation and is designed to serve also as a framework for 'quantum-friendly' linguistics and cognitive science. The framework helps to explain how unforeseen meanings can arise from a genuinely holistic, partly unconscious, and perpetually changing experiential source. …

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Positioned within the first quarter of the twenty-first century, this time capsule provides a history of rapidly evolving technological advancements while looking ahead to emerging issues such as legal concerns, equity, and accessibility. The volume further considers the way that information and communication technologies (ICTs) have affected and been affected by popular culture and influenced or shaped widespread cultural practices and beliefs. With 1,000+ in-depth entries, valuable appendices, and over 500 cited references, this encyclopedia defines and describes terms related to a wide range of technologies that shape our relationships, education, entertainment, and employment. It encourages readers to critique applications and their implications in terms of economic, political, historic, socio-cultural, media, technological, policy, international, and theoretical considerations.The most authoritative and exhaustive compendium of communication and technology I have ever seen. If there's a term you haven't heard of, it's in this book. Highly recommended for students, researchers, and anyone with a keen interest in information technology.-Paul Booth, Professor of Communication at DePaul University and author of Digital Fandom 2.0Info/comm/tech in Popular Culture is a gargantuan yet accessible resource for anyone seeking clear definitions, historical context, and insightful explanations of information and communication technologies, media, and popular culture that shape contemporary economic, political, social, and cultural life. A terrific reference work for students, scholars, and the broader public.-Tanner Mirrlees, Professor of Communication and Digital Media Studies, Ontario Tech University, and author of Work in the Digital Media and Entertainment Industries: A Critical Introduction.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - En esta obra pionera, el reconocido historiador Bozhong Li cuestiona el mito de una China tardo-Ming estancada y aislada. The Gun and the Ledger reconstruye vívidamente una época dinámica -desde mediados del siglo XVI hasta mediados del XVII- en la que China estaba profundamente inserta en la primera ola de globalización económica.A través de dos puntos de vistas centrados en 'el fusil' (la revolución militar y la tecnología de las armas de fuego) y 'el libro de cuentas' (las redes comerciales globales y los flujos de plata), Li presenta un 'Mediterráneo de Asia Oriental' rebosante de comerciantes armados y potencias coloniales. Sostiene que, aunque China logró adaptarse en el plano tecnológico, su sistema fiscal agrario tradicional no pudo sostener los costos crecientes de la guerra moderna. Fue este desajuste estructural, más que un supuesto conservadurismo cultural, lo que precipitó la caída de la dinastía Ming.Verdadera obra maestra de la historia pública, este libro ofrece una nueva perspectiva materialista sobre la 'Gran Divergencia' y revela cómo una oportunidad perdida de transformación sistémica retrasó durante siglos la modernización de China.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware 218 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Concentrating on the importance of universities as pivotal sites of access and the unfettered exchange of ideas, the authors explore the forms of influence and historical opposition to extreme right-wing policy on higher education.¿ Drawing on the experiences of South Africa's University of the Western Cape (UWC) during apartheid, the book documents how the institution resisted prolonged government attacks on its mission, autonomy, and administrative functioning. Examining collaboratively the impact of state control and fiscal disciplining on UWC, the book provides an immersive analysis of student mobilisation, pedagogy, and academic leadership. Universities and colleges in the US and elsewhere are currently wrestling with state mandates eroding control over admissions, teaching and research. Revisiting UWC's battle with the apartheid regime illuminates¿what is at stake for students and higher education institutions committed to nurturing democracy, critical thinking, and engaged citizens. 246 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -At a time when traditional schooling systems perpetuate inequality and suppress student agency, this groundbreaking collection offers bold visions for transforming education from the ground up. Moving beyond surface-level reforms, contributors challenge fundamental assumptions about what schools are and what they could become. From democratic free schools and anarchist learning networks to Indigenous knowledge systems and radical pedagogies of liberation, these diverse voices reimagine education as a tool for collective liberation rather than social control. The collection features innovative approaches including street art as curriculum, emergent strategy pedagogy, dual language programs that challenge English-only hegemony, and inclusive strategies that center students with disabilities. Drawing from an array of theories, including critical race theory, feminist epistemology, anarchism, and environmental justice frameworks, the authors demonstrate how authentic learning occurs when students are empowered to question authority, imagine alternatives, and create change. Contributors include educators, activists, artists, and scholars who dare to envision educational spaces that honor human dignity and foster genuine engagement over compliance. As climate catastrophe, systemic racism, and growing authoritarianism demand engaged learners capable of collective action, this collection provides vital insights into creating more just, sustainable, and liberatory educational futures. Essential reading for anyone committed to educational transformation. 196 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -This handbook provides innovative teaching strategies designed to enhance collaboration, critical thinking, and community engagement in communication classrooms. Focusing on practical, experiential learning, it equips educators with assignments and activities that align with the needs of today's college students.Incorporating insights from various communication subfields, this handbook emphasizes a flexible approach. It features assignments that promote deep learning through real-world applications, such as project-based learning, team activities, and community-engaged projects. These strategies prepare students for future careers by fostering skills in problem-solving, teamwork, and critical analysis.The handbook also addresses the importance of equitable pedagogy, offering methods to create inclusive learning environments. It aims to cultivate an atmosphere where students actively participate and engage with the material.Whether you are a seasoned educator or new to college teaching, this handbook serves as an adaptable resource, offering step-by-step instructions, reflections from educators, and supplemental materials adaptable to multiple classrooms and a diversity of student learning needs. 136 pp. Englisch.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Italy in Translation: Institutional Tourism Discourse through the Lens of the DIETALY Project explores how Italy has been linguistically, culturally, and visually constructed for foreign audiences through institutional tourism discourse. Drawing on the results of the PRIN DIETALY research project, the volume examines English-language tourism materials produced between 1919 and 1959 by the Italian National Tourist Board (ENIT) and other national and local institutions. Through a series of national and regional case studies, it highlights the role of institutional discourse in mediating cultural values and in constructing images of Italy and its regions in relation to broader historical, political, and socio-economic transformations. 206 pp. Englisch.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -This book examines the multi-layered dynamics of international migration in Türkiye through a comprehensive analytical framework. It explores historical transformations, local governance practices, the normative and relational reconceptualisation of fellow citizenship, implementation gaps in combating discrimination, intercultural communication capacity, social cohesion in the case of Karaman, the loss of highly skilled human capital, and the risks of climate-induced displacement.Arguing that migration is no longer a temporary phenomenon but a lasting reality requiring permanent institutional adaptation, the book proposes the fellow citizenship paradigm as an inclusive urban social contract. The cases of Antalya and Karaman illustrate how language barriers and spatial concentration shape integration processes, while the discussions of skilled migration and climate migration highlight emerging challenges and potential policy responses. They Are Our Fellow Citizens presents migrants not as passive recipients of assistance but as active co-bearers of rights and responsibilities within the urban commons. 232 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Football and Fascism in the Iberian Peninsula offers a compelling look into how the Francoist and Salazarist regimes in Spain and Portugal used football as a tool for ideological control, national identity building, and propaganda. Drawing on rich archival sources and a comparative historical approach, Daniele Serapiglia and Juan Antonio Simón explore how fascist ideals permeated the sport-shaping its heroes, rituals, and media narratives-while also revealing football's role as a space of resistance and contradiction. This book exposes the emotional power of football in shaping imagined communities and unveils how two Iberian dictatorships sought to mold society through the world's most popular game. 142 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -In a world marked by division, uncertainty, and recurring crises, this book offers a practical and deeply human path from separation toward connection. Peace, in this book, is not presented as a passive ideal or merely the absence of war, but as an active transformation of perception, relationships, and social responsibility.Drawing on peace studies, modern scientific thought, ancient wisdom, and personal experience, the author explores how inner change can become the foundation for collective healing. The book shows that many conflicts begin in a fragmented way of seeing reality - in the separation between 'me' and 'others,' between personal well-being and the well-being of society.Through ten practical steps, the reader is invited to move from reaction to responsibility, from ego-centered perception to empathy, from isolation to mutual care, and from hope to conscious action. Each step addresses a different level of transformation: changing perception, developing empathy, encouraging personal and social growth, reforming education, reshaping cultural values, and building systems based on mutual responsibility.This book is both a reflection and a call to action. It invites readers, educators, leaders, and communities to take part in creating a more compassionate, just, and interconnected world - not by waiting for peace to arrive, but by learning how to seek it, practice it, and build it together. 232 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -This anthology commemorates the 20 years journey of Research Initiatives, Bangladesh (RIB). This 20-year journey is seen from the perspective of RIB's foundational principles and its implementation through the thoughts and lived experience of the researchers that it helped support. It contains contributions from the colleagues and communities of RIB. 162 pp. Englisch.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -We offer you the third collective monograph from the series of scientific papers of the Association of Slavists 'POLYSLAV', based on the results of the XXVII Annual International Scientific Conference of Slavists 'POLYSLAV-XXVII' (Prague, the Czech Republic). The participants of the conference in their reports focused on new trends in the development of modern Slavistics and, more broadly, philology, namely: anthropocentricity, systemocentricity, multi-paradigmality. Our authors are modern promising scientists from leading universities of Europe and Asia, specializing in their works on unique sources and research material, applying narrowly special or complex research methodology, blazing new trails in actual directions of modern philology. All chapters are prepared on the material of the Slavic languages and cultures. Separate chapters contain the results of research into the author's style, artistic images and prototypes, grammatical and logical-philosophical categories in their lingual interpretations. 226 pp. Englisch, Russisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -The second-hand story is a narrative structure that hinges on a narrator who listens to and reports other people's words. Updating the older literary convention of the reported tale and responding to the recent marked increase in both the production of and interest in autobiography, autofiction, reportage, and testimony, the second-hand story has become a key and distinctive structure in contemporary western literature. How has this form emerged, and why has it become so prominent What is the significance of reporting a 'ready-made' story And what purpose might it serve at a time in which literature is increasingly charged with ethical and political aims This book traces the emergence and evolution of this form by focusing on contemporary Italian literature from 1980 to 2020. Blending close readings of works by Alberto Arbasino, Antonio Tabucchi, Helena Janeczek, Melania Mazzucco, and Luca Rastello, with broader reflections on literary form, memory, orality, and ethics, the book reveals how the second-hand story challenges traditional notions of authorship, resists neat periodisations, and opens up a new relational paradigm for understanding literature today. 256 pp. Englisch.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Wilhelm Furtwängler and the Art of the Absolute: Interpreting Beethoven examines the conductor's interpretative philosophy as a central manifestation of twentieth-century musical idealism. Through a comparative analysis of recordings and annotated scores, alongside Furtwängler's writings, the study investigates how his performances of Beethoven embodied a metaphysical conception of music as a revelation of the Absolute. It situates Furtwängler's aesthetic within broader intellectual traditions - Romanticism, German idealism and phenomenology - while assessing how interpretative choices reveal a dialectic between fidelity to the score and transcendence of it. Combining musicological inquiry with philosophical reflection, the book reconsiders the relationship between interpretation, expression and truth in the performance of Beethoven's works. 246 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -This book presents English translations of Rabindranath Tagore's writings on education with a cross-generic selection of public addresses, discursive essays, personal correspondences and short stories, which reflect the evolution of his educational thoughts. Predicated on his distrust of the prevalent didactic pedagogy, his educational formulations envisaged an alternative system which would propel learning towards true enlightenment and pursuit of truth, thereby suiting the needs of the emergent nation. His educational notions, then, were closely interwoven with his vision of nation-building. Rabindranath Tagore's ideas are still relevant today when contemporary pedagogical practices remain riddled with inadequacies not only in India but elsewhere as well. This is what has prompted the attempt to disseminate his path-breaking educational ideas before a wider readership through English translations of his original Bengali writings. 292 pp. Englisch. …

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Comment affronter une crise lorsque sa capacité à gouverner est fragilisée C'est la question à laquelle sont confrontées les villes thermales à partir des années 1990. Organisées depuis 1947 autour de l'accueil de curistes pris en charge par la Sécurité sociale, elles voient leur fréquentation chuter au moment même où l'État et l'Assurance maladie questionnent la légitimité du modèle.Si la filière se mobilise nationalement pour défendre le remboursement des soins et explorer des voies de diversification, ces évolutions nécessitent localement une capacité d'action collective que des décennies de croissance ont érodée.À partir d'une enquête menée à Bagnoles de l'Orne Normandie et à Dax, cet ouvrage analyse la façon dont des acteurs longtemps dispersés ont su reconstruire une capacité politique et engager des stratégies efficaces de sortie de crise, offrant ainsi un éclairage plus large sur les formes contemporaines de coordination de l'action publique locale en contexte d'incertitude. 454 pp. Französisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - Print on Demand Titel. Neuware -Ideologies Are Not Your Friends reflects on an academic career spent teaching, researching, and writing about Irish culture and society during a period of large-scale immigration and accelerated social change. Bryan Fanning makes the case for a broad conception of Irish Studies that includes the social sciences as well as the study of Irish history, literature, art, and culture. He examines arguments about immigration, Irish culture and identity through the lens of intellectual history and personal memoir. This book is aimed at academics, students, and general readers with interests in scholarship and debates about present-day Irish society, and in interpretations of Irish past. It also examines outside intellectual influences upon Irish debates that have played out in academia, in politics and society.'This is a significant book. Fanning's academic work is provocative and critical. The memoir offers great insight into his ideas, his career and the many debates he has engaged in. I would describe the book as refreshing and most of all very brave.' - Professor Eoin Devereux, University of Limerick, Ireland 218 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - Print on Demand Titel. Neuware -Concentrating on the importance of universities as pivotal sites of access and the unfettered exchange of ideas, the authors explore the forms of influence and historical opposition to extreme right-wing policy on higher education.¿ Drawing on the experiences of South Africa's University of the Western Cape (UWC) during apartheid, the book documents how the institution resisted prolonged government attacks on its mission, autonomy, and administrative functioning. Examining collaboratively the impact of state control and fiscal disciplining on UWC, the book provides an immersive analysis of student mobilisation, pedagogy, and academic leadership. Universities and colleges in the US and elsewhere are currently wrestling with state mandates eroding control over admissions, teaching and research. Revisiting UWC's battle with the apartheid regime illuminates¿what is at stake for students and higher education institutions committed to nurturing democracy, critical thinking, and engaged citizens. 246 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - Print on Demand Titel. Neuware -At a time when traditional schooling systems perpetuate inequality and suppress student agency, this groundbreaking collection offers bold visions for transforming education from the ground up. Moving beyond surface-level reforms, contributors challenge fundamental assumptions about what schools are and what they could become. From democratic free schools and anarchist learning networks to Indigenous knowledge systems and radical pedagogies of liberation, these diverse voices reimagine education as a tool for collective liberation rather than social control. The collection features innovative approaches including street art as curriculum, emergent strategy pedagogy, dual language programs that challenge English-only hegemony, and inclusive strategies that center students with disabilities. Drawing from an array of theories, including critical race theory, feminist epistemology, anarchism, and environmental justice frameworks, the authors demonstrate how authentic learning occurs when students are empowered to question authority, imagine alternatives, and create change. Contributors include educators, activists, artists, and scholars who dare to envision educational spaces that honor human dignity and foster genuine engagement over compliance. As climate catastrophe, systemic racism, and growing authoritarianism demand engaged learners capable of collective action, this collection provides vital insights into creating more just, sustainable, and liberatory educational futures. Essential reading for anyone committed to educational transformation. 196 pp. Englisch.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - Print on Demand Titel. Neuware -This book examines the multi-layered dynamics of international migration in Türkiye through a comprehensive analytical framework. It explores historical transformations, local governance practices, the normative and relational reconceptualisation of fellow citizenship, implementation gaps in combating discrimination, intercultural communication capacity, social cohesion in the case of Karaman, the loss of highly skilled human capital, and the risks of climate-induced displacement.Arguing that migration is no longer a temporary phenomenon but a lasting reality requiring permanent institutional adaptation, the book proposes the fellow citizenship paradigm as an inclusive urban social contract. The cases of Antalya and Karaman illustrate how language barriers and spatial concentration shape integration processes, while the discussions of skilled migration and climate migration highlight emerging challenges and potential policy responses. They Are Our Fellow Citizens presents migrants not as passive recipients of assistance but as active co-bearers of rights and responsibilities within the urban commons. 232 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - Print on Demand Titel. Neuware -In a world marked by division, uncertainty, and recurring crises, this book offers a practical and deeply human path from separation toward connection. Peace, in this book, is not presented as a passive ideal or merely the absence of war, but as an active transformation of perception, relationships, and social responsibility.Drawing on peace studies, modern scientific thought, ancient wisdom, and personal experience, the author explores how inner change can become the foundation for collective healing. The book shows that many conflicts begin in a fragmented way of seeing reality - in the separation between 'me' and 'others,' between personal well-being and the well-being of society.Through ten practical steps, the reader is invited to move from reaction to responsibility, from ego-centered perception to empathy, from isolation to mutual care, and from hope to conscious action. Each step addresses a different level of transformation: changing perception, developing empathy, encouraging personal and social growth, reforming education, reshaping cultural values, and building systems based on mutual responsibility.This book is both a reflection and a call to action. It invites readers, educators, leaders, and communities to take part in creating a more compassionate, just, and interconnected world - not by waiting for peace to arrive, but by learning how to seek it, practice it, and build it together. 230 pp. Englisch.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -This volume presents a dialectic-idealist overview of natural language and natural (non-artificial) thinking. Pauli Pylkkö's view is thoroughly non-classical and takes ambiguity and contradictoriness as vital and inalienable properties of all speaking and thinking. The main function of a sentence is to change the meanings of the words which occur in the sentence, not communication of pre-existing facts. In processing the intended meaning change, sentences resort to experiential word meanings which are preconceptual and ambiguous, and therefore prone to generate contradictions. This (considerably modified) Hegelian view has been inspired by Jung-Pauli co-operation and is designed to serve also as a framework for 'quantum-friendly' linguistics and cognitive science. The framework helps to explain how unforeseen meanings can arise from a genuinely holistic, partly unconscious, and perpetually changing experiential source. 292 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - Print on Demand Titel. Neuware -Letters to Paulo brings together scholars, educators, and activists from around the world who write directly to Paulo Freire. Each letter reflects on Freire's work and its relevance to contemporary struggles over education, democracy, inequality, and social transformation. Writing across generations and continents, the contributors explore how Freire's ideas resonate in their lives, work, and struggles. The book shows how his thinking continues to inspire critical pedagogy, social movements, and emancipatory research across diverse cultural and political contexts. Taken together, the letters create a collective dialogue about hope, justice, and the ongoing task of transforming education and society. 366 pp. Englisch.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - Print on Demand Titel. Neuware -Wilhelm Furtwängler and the Art of the Absolute: Interpreting Beethoven examines the conductor's interpretative philosophy as a central manifestation of twentieth-century musical idealism. Through a comparative analysis of recordings and annotated scores, alongside Furtwängler's writings, the study investigates how his performances of Beethoven embodied a metaphysical conception of music as a revelation of the Absolute. It situates Furtwängler's aesthetic within broader intellectual traditions - Romanticism, German idealism and phenomenology - while assessing how interpretative choices reveal a dialectic between fidelity to the score and transcendence of it. Combining musicological inquiry with philosophical reflection, the book reconsiders the relationship between interpretation, expression and truth in the performance of Beethoven's works. 246 pp. Englisch.…