Defense analyst Brent Sterling examines the historical use of strategic defenses such as walls or fortifications to evaluate their effectiveness and considers their implications for modern security.

This introduction to major topics in the field of Arabic sociolinguistics examines key issues in diglossia, code-switching, gendered discourse, language variation and change, and language policies.

"Cates does a masterful job of providing a clear, sympathetic, and insightful analysis of Thomas Aquinas's account of the role of the emotions in the moral life."—Stephen Pope, Boston College

Charles Villa-Vicencio argues that reconciliation needs honest talk to promote trust building and enable former enemies and adversaries to explore joint solutions to the cause of their conflicts.

Leading scholars examine justice and rights from Christian and Muslim perspectives—a topic of immense relevance for both faiths in the modern world, but also with deep roots in the core texts of both traditions.

"Bonnicksen offers a thorough and insightful overview of the science, ethics, and law of interspecies research. Her careful assessment of each new technology is a necessary prelude to reasoned policy development."—Ronald M. Green, director, Ethics Institute, Dartmouth College

"An engaging vision of how the Christian community can help liberal modernity live up to its positive potential. By nurturing the virtues of humility, reverence, and hope among citizens, the church will contribute desperately needed support for human dignity and human rights."—David Hollenbach, SJ, Boston College

"A refreshingly different kind of medical ethics textbook. Based on situational prudence and practical wisdom, Devettere's approach provides students and their instructors the opportunity to examine difficult bioethical issues through thoughtful discussion and careful reflection."—Dominic Sisti, Michigan State University