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Product Description: Ira Aldridge dreamed of being on stage one day performing the great works of William Shakespeare. He spent every chance he got at the local theaters, memorizing each actor s lines for all of Shakespeare s plays. Ira just knew he could be a great Shakespearean actor if only given the chance...read more

Europeans in India had ambivalent feelings towards their mentally deranged compatriots. The authorities encouraged medical practitioners to treat European "lunatics" with kindness and respect, but they also insisted on segregating them from the European public, as well as from Indians. This attitude did not simply echo practices in the colonial motherland: it is closely linked to the British imperative of preserving the prestige of the ruling race. Like poor Europeans and vagrants, "lunatics" were seen as tarnishing the image of the British in India. "Mad Tales From the Raj" is an extensively researched study of European "insanity" within the context of British colonalism in early 19th century India. The author challenges the assumption that western medical psychology was impartial, and highlights the extent to which it not only reflected British colonial ideology and practice, but also helped to shape the interaction between rulers and ruled. Waltraud Ernst, a psychologist and historian, shows how the "colonial twist" assumed by European lunacy policy in India is reflected in psychological assessment and clinical treatment. She also discusses individual patients' life-stories and their experiences of confinement in asylums in India and England. Based on archival sources and medical experts' reports, the book provides an account of contemporary psychiatric treatment and colonial policies. It will be of interest not only to students of colonial history, medical sociology and related disciplines, but to all those with a general interest in British life in the colonies.

Product Description: An elementary introduction to the life, work, and popularity of Kristen Stewart, an American actress known for her roles in such hit movies as the Twilight saga and Snow White and the Huntsman. This colorful and newly expanded series surveys concert stages, film sets, and athletic venues to introduce six more icons of entertainment and sports...read more

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Product Description: This new title in Lucent's People in the News series discusses the life and career of Selena Gomez. It details her difficult childhood as the only child of a single mother, becoming a Disney star, and her evolution into an international celebrity through ; This contemporary biography series profiles the lives of some of today's most prominent newsmakers; whether covering contributions and achievements or notorious deeds, books in this series examine why these well-known people garner public attention...read more

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Product Description: "You may know that Emma Stone has made movie audiences laugh and cry in a wide range of roles, from Superbad to The Help. But did you know that Emma: • loves computers and used to build her own websites for fun? • is a natural blonde who only started getting roles after she dyed her hair brown? • has a tattoo with a very special backstory? Want to know more about the life of this talented celebrity? Read on to learn all about Emma's childhood, family, acting career, future plans, and more!...read more

Product Description: "You may know that Logan Lerman became instantly popular after starring in the hit indie movie The Perks of Being a Wallflower. But did you know that he: • has starred in three action movies? • arrived three whole weeks before shooting started for Perks to get ready for his role? • loves music and plays everything from the piano and guitar to a ukulele? Want to know more about the life of this talented actor? Read on to learn all about Logan's childhood, nickname, breakthrough performances, passions, upcoming projects, and more!...read more

Product Description: "You may know that Jaden Smith has been following in the footsteps of his famous dad, Will Smith, ever since his breakout role in The Pursuit of Happyness. But did you know that Jaden: • is a youth ambassador for Project Zambi, which helps orphaned kids in Africa? • started his own clothing line that’s all about being different? • believes in aliens? Want to know more about the life of this talented celebrity? Read on to learn all about Jaden's childhood, family, acting career, future plans, and more!...read more

Product Description: "You may know that Logan Lerman became instantly popular after starring in the hit indie movie The Perks of Being a Wallflower. But did you know that he: • has starred in three action movies? • arrived three whole weeks before shooting started for Perks to get ready for his role? • loves music and plays everything from the piano and guitar to a ukulele? Want to know more about the life of this talented actor? Read on to learn all about Logan's childhood, nickname, breakthrough performances, passions, upcoming projects, and more!...read more