This volume explores 'unknown time' as a cultural phenomenon, approaching past futures, unknown presents, and future pasts through a broad range of different disciplines, media, and contexts. As a phenomenon that is both elusive and fundamentally inaccessible, time is a key object of fascination. Throughout the ages, different cultures have been deeply engaged in various attempts to fill or make time by developing strategies to familiarize unknown time and to materialize and control past, present, or future time. Arguing for the perennial interest in time, especially in the unknown and unattainable dimension of the future, the contributions explore premodern ideas about eschatology and secular future, historical configurations of the perception of time and acceleration in fin-de-siècle Germany and contemporary Lagos, the formation of ‘deep time’ and ‘timelessness’ in paleontology and ethnographic museums, and the representation of time—past, present, and future alike—in music, film, and science fiction.

This volume explores 'unknown time' as a cultural phenomenon, approaching past futures, unknown presents, and future pasts through a broad range of different disciplines, media, and contexts. As a phenomenon that is both elusive and fundamentally inaccessible, time is a key object of fascination. Throughout the ages, different cultures have been deeply engaged in various attempts to fill or make time by developing strategies to familiarize unknown time and to materialize and control past, present, or future time. Arguing for the perennial interest in time, especially in the unknown and unattainable dimension of the future, the contributions explore premodern ideas about eschatology and secular future, historical configurations of the perception of time and acceleration in fin-de-siècle Germany and contemporary Lagos, the formation of ‘deep time’ and ‘timelessness’ in paleontology and ethnographic museums, and the representation of time—past, present, and future alike—in music, film, and science fiction.

This book explores how modern concepts of time constrain our understanding of temporal diversity. Time is a necessary and pervasive dimension of scholarship, yet rarely have the cultural assumptions about time been explored. This book looks at how anthropology--a discipline known for the study of cultural, linguistic, historical, and biological variation and differences--is blind to temporalities outside of the logics of European-derived ideas about time. While the argument focuses primarily on anthropology, its points can be applied to other fields in the sciences, humanities, and social sciences.

Sage Matthews's fascination with hacking into computers andcreating bugs got her into deep trouble. Just ask special agent IanChandler, who handcuffed the fiery redhead—and has been monitoringher every sexy teasing move since. Ian has now formed his own crack crime-busting team—The HotWires.His first case? None other than Sage, fresh off probation, butseemingly up to her old tricks. Ian's hot on her tail, but his plansbackfire one sultry steamy night.He tangles with Sage between the sheets—breaking every rule in hispersonal code of honor. And he's about to break a few more as his gutinstinct tells him she's been framed again—and only he can proveher innocence….

For the past 60 years, Leo Bersani has inspired, resisted, guided, and challenged scholarly work in the fields of literary criticism, queer theory, cultural studies, psychoanalytic theory, and film and visual studies. Moving across an impressive range of sources, Mikko Tuhkanen seeks out the “fundamental notes”-the questions that we find and refind-in Bersani's extensive oeuvre across the decades. The chapters explore Bersani's engagement with psychoanalytic theory (Freud, Laplanche, Klein, Lacan), French and American modernist fiction (Proust, Baudelaire, Mallarmé, James, Beckett), poststructuralist theory (Derrida, Foucault, Deleuze, Guattari, Blanchot), queer theory (Butler, Edelman), and the visual arts (Caravaggio, Almodóvar, Pasolini, Malick, Dumont). This first introduction to Bersani's work provides a chronological overview of his thought and details his contributions to literary studies and critical theory.

This book delves into the captivating and unsolved murder case of six-year-old beauty pageant contestant JonBenét Ramsey. From the initial discovery of the crime scene to the subsequent media frenzy, the case took the nation by storm. The author explores the flaws and controversies surrounding the investigation, highlighting unsolved evidence and the intricate details of the case. Examining the Ramsey family dynamics and the suspicions and allegations that arose, the book raises unanswered questions about their involvement. It also delves into the role of the beauty pageant industry, exploring its impact on JonBenét and the media exploitation that followed. The book presents various theories and speculations, including the intruder theory and the potential involvement of the Ramsey family. It discusses reopened investigations and the enduring legacy of the case on society, leading to legal changes and the rise of the true crime industry. Addressing themes such as forensic evidence, criminal psychology, and the role of media in the investigation, the book explores the intricate psychology of beauty pageants and their impact on child development. It delves into the unsolved evidence, the influence of forensic science, and the ongoing fascination with the case in true crime culture. Throughout the book, the author highlights the continuing mystique surrounding the case, including its influence on popular culture, conspiracy theories, and the unresolved legacy of intrigue. Ultimately, this book provides a comprehensive exploration of a case that has captivated the nation and continues to spark curiosity.