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Episodes
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This month on Humanities Matter, we take a closer look at a groundbreaking environmental human rights law being developed in Latin America and the Caribbean. What is it? How is it connected to the EscazĂș Agreement and the American Convention on Human Rights? And how could these developments shape the global conversation on indigenous rights, property laws, sustainable development, and environmental justice?
All this and more with Dr. Mario Aguilera, author of the new book Environmental Human Rights: New Thinking from Latin America and the Caribbeanâwhich is part of the series âTheory and Practice of Public International Lawâ, published by Brill.
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Host: Ramzi Nasir
Guest: Dr. Mario Aguilera -
In this episode of Humanities Matter, we look at the role of regenerative agrourbanism in creating sustainable urban living spaces. How can urban agriculture boost local economies and enhance community well-being? Is it possible to strike a balance between urban aesthetics and food supply? And can restoration design truly heal damaged landscapes and rejuvenate cities?
We answer these questions and more with Dr. Robert L. France, author of Regenerative agrourbanism: Experiencing edible placemaking transforming neglected or damaged landscapes, lives, and livelihoods, published by Brill.
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Host: Ramzi Nasir
Guest: Dr. Robert L. France -
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In this episode of Humanities Matter, we explore various aspects of adult education, including the influence of Paulo Freire's critical pedagogy, impact of environmental education on social change, and challenges and opportunities when it comes to decolonizing education. We also discuss inclusivity in educational practices, and explore what adult education for a sustainable future looks like.
All this and more with Dr. Bonnie Slade, Dr. Peter Mayo, and Dr. Thi Bogossian, editors of the new book Adult Education and Difference, which is volume 36 in the series âInternational Issues in Adult Educationâ published by Brill.
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Host: Ramzi Nasir
Guests: Dr. Bonnie Slade, Dr. Peter Mayo, and Dr. Thi Bogossian -
Itâs pride month!
In this episode, we discuss the importance of an intersectional approach to research, the role of adult educators in fostering inclusive learning environments, the power of pop culture in addressing gender and sexuality issues, the homogenisation of the heterogenous trans community, and the rise of rainbow capitalism. We also tackle an important question: When does diversity stop being enough?
We speak with Dr. Bonnie Slade, volume editor, and Dr. Ksenija JoksimoviÄ and Lidiane Castro, chapter authors of the âGender and Sexualityâ section, of the new book Adult Education and Differenceâwhich is volume 36 in the series International Issues in Adult Education published by Brill.
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Host: Ramzi Nasir
Guests: Dr. Bonnie Slade, Dr. Ksenija JoksimoviÄ, and Lidiane Castro -
In this episode of Humanities Matter, we explore how partnerships among schools, communities, and higher education institutions can help disrupt inequitable social processes. We highlight the unique perspectives that Black educators bring to academic settings, talk about the power of a non-neutral stance in social justice, and understand the crucial role of rest in equity-oriented work.
Listen to all this and more from Dr. Leanne M. Evans, Dr. Kelly R. Allen, and Dr. Crystasany R. Turnerâvolume editors of Advancing Critical Pedagogy and Praxis across Educational Settings, the 4th volume in the series Urban Education, Cultures and Communities published by Brill.
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Host: Ramzi Nasir
Guests: Dr. Leanne M. Evans, Dr. Kelly R. Allen, and Dr. Crystasany R. Turner -
As global crises have time and time again demonstrated, NGOs play an invaluable role in the protection and promotion of human rights. But what exactly does this role entail? How do NGOs fulfil their responsibilities while adapting to technological, commercial, and legal landscape shifts? And finally, who or what really constitutes a protector?
We answer these questions and more with Dr. Bertrand Ramcharan, Volume Editor of The Protection Roles of Human Rights NGOs, which is part of Brillâs âInternational Studies in Human Rightsâ series; Adrien-Claude Zoller, in whose honour the book was written; and Ms. InĂšs French, who was instrumental in the compilation of this book.
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Host: Ramzi Nasir
Guests: Adrien-Claude Zoller, Dr. Bertrand Ramcharan, and Ms. InĂšs French -
In another special episode on Open Access, Brillâs Head of Open Research Stephanie Veldman speaks with Dr. Anthony Watkinson, author of "Open Access: A publisher's view" by Brill.
Having worked in publishing for nearly five decades, Dr. Watkinson has been seen the Open Access movement unfold since its infancy. How has the movement developed since he wrote his article in 2006? What more can publishers do? How do publishers in the sciences and the humanities compare when it comes to enabling Open Access?
Listen to find out.
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Host: Stephanie Veldman
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Itâs open access week. So, this episode, we break down the concept of open access to research. Is it a basic human right? Whatâs its role in shaping global development? And how are technologiesâboth new and oldâinfluencing a movement for it.
We speak with Professor John Willinsky, author of âDevelopment and Open Access,â a chapter in Brillâs Critical Perspectives on International Education, and Professor Michael A. Peters, author of âDegrees of Freedom: Open Source, Open Access and Free Science,â a chapter in Knowledge Economy, Development and the Future of Higher Education published by Brill.
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Host: Ramzi Nasir
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This month on Humanities Matter, we talk about Music!
We wonder why apocalyptic soundtracks have captivated people since Medieval times, we re-discover the beauty and cultural significance of court music, and we explore the ways in which music brings stories to life in Western radio drama.
All this featuring the co-editors of Brillâs Music in the Apocalyptic Mode and Word, Sound and Music in Radio Drama, and author of MutÊżat al-asmÄÊż fÄ«Êżilm al-samÄÊż, The Earsâ Pleasure and the Science of Listening to Music by Aáž„mad b. YĆ«suf al-TÄ«fÄshÄ« al-QafáčŁÄ«.
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Host: Ramzi Nasir
Guests: Colin McAllister, George Dimitri Sawa, Jarmila Mildorf -
This month on Humanities Matter, we talk about the need for space laws to include laws governing cybersecurity, data privacy, and war; role of capitalism in the Westâs Covid-19 fatalities; and the precarity of certain types of labour in the Global South.
All this and more with the Volume Editors of Brillâs Space Law in a Networked World and Global Rupture: Neoliberal Capitalism and the Rise of Informal Labour in the Global South, along with the author of F/Ailing Capitalism and the Challenge of Covid-19âwhich is part of our long-standing series on Studies in Critical Social Sciences.
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Host: Ramzi Nasir
Guests: Mahulena Hofmann, P.J. Blount, Noel Chellan, and Anita Hammer -
This month, we talk about the ancient world going digital, pedagogy through virtual reality, how open access is changing scholarly publishing, and whether digital tools could make non-Western scholarship more mainstream. Also, is AI the greatest disruption yet to the humanities?
All this and more with editors of Brillâs Journal of Digital Islamicate Research, The Ancient World Goes Digital and Ancient Egypt, New Technology.
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Host: Ramzi Nasir
Guests: Eid Ahmed Mohamed, Mai Zaki, Vanessa Bigot Juloux, Alessandro Di Ludovico, Rita Lucarelli, Joshua A. Roberson, and Steve Vinson -
Global Health, Human Rights and Social JusticeâBrillâs upcoming book seriesâprovides multi-disciplinary perspectives on legal strategies across different fields and movements. The series addresses the gaps in writing about specific domains of law and hopes to foster transformative thinking in addressing global challenges of socio-economic inequality, health governance, restricted access to medicines, the climate crisis, and more. It aims to maintain a unified focus on the effectiveness of international law and global institutions, with respect to population health and social justice. It also focuses on normative development in the post-pandemic world.
In this new episode of Humanities Matter by Brill, Series Editor Alicia Ely Yamin discusses key topics addressed in the book series, focusing on advances and backlash relating to reproductive justice and human rights, ethical implications of biotechnological innovations, and resurgent calls for a âright to development.â
Guest: Alicia Ely Yamin
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Wie wurde die bescheidene Tomate zum Symbol der kulinarischen Globalisierung? Die komplexen Interessen und Machtstrukturen, die das WelternĂ€hrungssystem prĂ€gen, sind ein deutlicher Hinweis auf den politischen Charakter von Lebensmitteln. Anhand zahlreicher Fallbeispiele aus Europa, Asien und Afrika stellen die Redakteure Cornelia Reiher und Sarah Ruth Sippel in ihrem Buch "UmkĂ€mpftes Essen" fest, dass privatwirtschaftlich finanzierte Unternehmen das globale ErnĂ€hrungssystem maĂgeblich beeinflussen. In dieser Folge der Sonderreihe âMahlzeitâ des Humanities Matter Podcasts von Brill sprechen die Redakteure ĂŒber die komplexen MachtverhĂ€ltnisse in der globalen Lebensmittelindustrie und die Interessen der Hauptakteure. Sie betonen die Bedeutung einer öffentlichen und demokratischen Debatte ĂŒber die Bedingungen von Produktion, Handel und den Konsum von Lebensmitteln.
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How did the humble tomato become a symbol of culinary globalization? The complex interests and power structures that shape the world food system are clear indications of the political nature of food. Using a number of case studies from Europe, Asia, and Africa, in their book UmkÀmpftes Essen, editors Cornelia Reiher and Sarah Ruth Sippel determine that privately financed companies are the major influencers of the global food system. In this episode of the special series, Mahlzeit, of the Humanities Matter podcast brought to you by Brill, the editors discuss the complex power relations of the global food industry and the vested interests of the key players. They stress the importance of public and democratic debate around the conditions behind the production, trade, and consumption of food.
Guest: Cornelia Reiher and Sarah Ruth Sippel
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Der Wert der globalen Fleischindustrie betrĂ€gt aktuell ungefĂ€hr eine Billiarde Dollar. Fleisch ist ĂŒberall leicht erhĂ€ltlich und diese permanente VerfĂŒgbarkeit als Konsumartikel ist ein einzigartiges Merkmal des modernen Zeitalters. In seinem Buch: Fleisch: Die Geschichte einer Industrialisierung beschreibt Prof. Dr. Christian Kassung kulturelle Techniken industrieller Schweinefleisch-Produktion, von der Zucht, Haltung und Schlachtung bis zum Vertrieb und zur Zubereitung des Fleisches. In dieser Folge von âMahlzeitâ des Humanities Matter Podcasts von Brill, geht er auf die UrsprĂŒnge des Fleischessens im Berlin des 19. Jahrhunderts ein und zeigt die ZusammenhĂ€nge zwischen Industrialisierung und Schweinefleischkonsum. AuĂerdem spricht er darĂŒber, wie kulinarische Systeme und Esskultur durch den Fleischkonsum geprĂ€gt wurden.
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The meat industry stands at a value of over one trillion dollars globally. Meat is easily available everywhere, and its availability as a consumer good is a unique feature of the modern age. In his book Fleisch: Die Geschichte einer Industrialisierung, Prof. Dr. Christian Kassung describes the cultural techniques of industrial pork production from breeding, husbandry, and slaughtering pigs to the meatâs distribution and preparation. In this episode of âMahlzeitâ by the Humanities Matter podcast from Brill, he discusses the origins of meat-eating from 19th century Berlin and unpacks the connections between industrialization and the consumption of pork. He also talks about how culinary systems and food culture have been shaped by meat consumption.
Guest: Prof. Dr. Christian Kassung
Host: Ursula Stalmann -
Food science is a vast field that encompasses subjects ranging from microbiology to marketing. Considering the present global scenario, with factors such as climate change, war, and recession affecting supply chains worldwide, understanding the different aspects of food science and its connection with other fields is crucial for professionals, researchers, and the community at large.
Edited by Bart Wernaart (Professor, Moral Design Strategy at Fontys University of Applied Sciences) and Bernd van der Meulen (Director, European Institute for Food Law), Applied Food Science is a comprehensive look at the scope, terminology, methods, and content around the different food sciences.
The editors discuss the importance of mutual understanding and communication between the various branches of food science in this episode of Mahlzeit, the Humanities Matter special series brought to you by Brill.
Guests: Bart Wernaart and Bernd van der Meulen
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Esskultur und Essgewohnheiten sind ein prÀgnanter Teil von Kultur und entwickeln sich permanent weiter. Die Art, wie wir essen, ist nicht biologisch vorgegeben, sondern Ergebnis unserer sozialen und kulturellen PrÀgung. Warum haben sich bestimmte Gewohnheiten und Verhaltensweisen beim Essen im Laufe der Zeit durchsetzen können? Welche Entstehungsgeschichte steckt etwa hinter Esswerkzeugen und Geschirr?
Martin Hablesreiter und Sonja Stummerer zeigen in ihrem Buch âwie wir essenâ viele Facetten der Nahrungsaufnahme. Sie werfen einen detaillierten Blick auf Besteck und Werkzeuge und auf Tischgewohnheiten und die kulturellen Unterschiede rund um Essen und Esskultur. Was sie zu diesem Buch inspiriert hat und was sie ĂŒber Tischkultur und Nachhaltigkeit denken, hören Sie in dieser Sonderfolge desâ Humanities Matterâ Podcasts von Brill.
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Food culture and eating habits are a constantly evolving aspect of cultural design. The way we eat is not a biological trait but a result of our social and cultural conditioning. How have certain habits and behaviors while eating been able to assert themselves over time? What is the origin story of certain eating utensils?Artist duo Martin Hablesreiter and Sonja Stummerer document the nuances of cutlery, utensils, table habits, and the cultural differences surrounding food and eating culture in their book, âHow We Eatâ. Listen to what inspired them to write this book, as well as their views on sustainability in table culture, in this special series of the Humanities Matter podcast by Brill.
Guests: Martin Hablesreiter and Sonja Stummerer
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Central Asiaâthe Eurasian heartlandâis home to multiple culturally rich countries such as China, Iran, Mongolia, and Turkey. Naturally, with the advent of trade and globalization, multiple cultural exchanges occurred among these countries along the Silk Route, of which food was an essential aspect.
In this episode of Brillâs new Humanities Matter Podcast special series Mahlzeit, Dr. Eugene Andersonâa retired professor of Anthropology at the University of California, Riverside, talks about the various nuances and implications of these food exchanges, while discussing the book he has co-authored: âCrossroads of Cuisine: The Eurasian Heartland, the Silk Roads and Food: Crossroads â History of Interactions across the Silk Route, Volume 2.â His book delves deep into the history of foods, food exchanges and cultures, and the role they played in fostering a relationship between the East and the West.
Guest: Dr. Eugene Anderson
Host: Leigh Giangreco -
Food security is threatened the world over, with the number of chronically undernourished people increasing from 775 million in 2014 to 821 million in 2017. This situation is likely to worsen by the effects of climate change, which is exacerbating problems in agricultural food supply, particularly in regions like Sub-Saharan Africa. Under these conditions, will the world community be able to meet its target of ending hunger and malnutrition by 2030?
We discuss this crucial humanitarian crisis with Ivo Wallimann-Helmer, Professor for Environmental Humanities at the University of Fribourg Environmental Sciences and Humanities Institute, in this very first episode of our special series, Mahlzeit, brought to you by Brill as part of the Humanities Matter podcast. Join us to learn more about Prof. Wallimann-Helmerâs views on ethics, food security, and climate change as he discusses his edited book, Justice and Food Security in a Changing Climate.
Guests: Ivo Wallimann-Helmer
Host: Leigh Giangreco - Montre plus
