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The Spread and Diversification of Curse Practice
Authors: Lamont Jessica L. 
Published: August 2023

Abstract
Expanding in scope beyond Sicily, this chapter traces the dissemination of curse practice across three regions over the course of the fourth century bce: the Italian mainland, the northern coast of the Black Sea, and the Kingdom of Macedon. These case studies allow us to observe common themes and fine-grained local differences, while documenting the breadth of the ritual’s appeal within 250 years of its emergence in Sicily. Though some regionalisms are evident, parallel language and ritual from geographically disparate areas point to a shared curse tradition by the fourth century bce; this ritual koine stretched from the western to the eastern Mediterranean and north to the Black Sea and Cimmerian Bosporus. These inscribed objects allow one to consider the mechanisms by which ritual practices and technological skill sets migrated over space and time, and to examine the social conditions that allowed for their transmission, appropriation, and adaptation from 500 to 250 bce.
In Blood and Ashes
Authors: Lamont Jessica L. 
Published: August 2023

Abstract
This chapter explores the relationship between inscribed Greek curse tablets and oral binding incantations. It suggests that hexameter binding incantations came to influence some ancient curse-writers, whose inscribed texts accordingly preserve traces of older, performative speech. This is evident in curse tablets containing dactylic hexameter, epic diction, deictic language, and a binding expression that turned upon (1) δέω as curse verb, (2) δεσμῶι or δεσμοῖς as cognate instrumental datives, and (3) a powerful adjective such as ἀργαλέος or κρατερός to describe the bonds. Considered alongside older hexameter verse, curse tablets can be used to reconstruct a “binding language” exploited by several early hexameter genres—an ancient, widespread tradition of incantations known to poets, oracles, and curse-writers alike. From Athens to Cyrene, curse tablets illuminate the role of binding spells and incantations in popular culture as common forms of cultural knowledge, utilized fluidly across genres and media for many centuries.
Epilogue
Authors: Thompson Peter 
Published: August 2023

Abstract
This chapter places the Jefferson–Short relationship within the context of Jefferson’s legacy. It discusses the wider significance of Short’s disinclination to identify himself in any meaningful sense as a Jeffersonian. It analyzes the hopes Jefferson invested in rising generations of younger American men and uses the example of Short to suggest why these hopes were only partially fulfilled. This Epilogue discusses a disillusionment with the political culture of participatory democracy that Jefferson glancingly shared but struggled, unsuccessfully, to surmount. It suggests that the years both men spent in France had set them apart from conventional understandings of the American Revolution.
Chalcedonian Repression and the Eastern Axis (518–531)
Authors: Kaldellis Anthony 
Published: August 2023

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This chapter details the Chalcedonian repression and the eastern axis. It starts when Anastasius died without appointing an heir so the Senate and people approved of Justin to take his place due to his decent military record. Justin attempted to purge the previous regime but reinstated some of them back to their previous positions. Moreover, Justin set in motion the largest-scale persecution of dissident bishops in the empire’s history. The chapter explains how Justin and Justinian militarized the eastern frontier and established an axis of alliances to prepare for war against Kavad. It mentions how Khusrow I, the successor of Kavad, negotiated with Justinian to transform their respective empires.
Commanders of the Faithful (632–644)
Authors: Kaldellis Anthony 
Published: August 2023

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This apter tackles the origins of Islam and the Arab empire found in Hijaz. The society of the Hijaz was structured around clan and tribal affiliations, and its wealth came from pastoralism and trade supplemented by raiding. The chapter discusses the reign of Abu Bakr and the emergence of Muhammad, who preached strict loyalty to Allah and obedience to a new set of religious structures. Compared to Muslims who did not proclaim their faith to their subjects, speakers of Arabic were treated differently by the conquerors as they were expected to convert and be targeted for proselytization. The chapter notes that Romanness eventually went extinct in Near East as Christians of the east continue to identify primarily with their Churches and languages.
An Empire of Outposts (685–717)
Authors: Kaldellis Anthony 
Published: August 2023

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This chapter explains that the Roman empire's territory consist of discontinuous series of outposts, bunkers, islands, fortified coastal cities, imperiled territories, loosely affiliated client tribes, and polities across the Mediterranean. It acknowledges Asia Minor as the core of Romania and details the fall of Romans' major commands: North Africa and Italy. Meanwhile, the Romans held no territorial outposts within the caliphate, but they did possess cultural affinities with many of its subjects. The chapter covers the reign of Justinian II, which reflected an era of political instability. It also considers the defeat at Constantinople as a major blow to the finances and prestige of the Umayyad caliphate, which coincides with the loss of the fleet that ended Arab naval hegemony.
Good John and the Sun King (1118–1180)
Authors: Kaldellis Anthony 
Published: August 2023

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This chapter looks into Ioannes II Komnenos taking over the reign of Alexios I Komnenos. Ioannes’ focus was overwhelmingly on central Asia Minor to restore populations enslaved by Persians and liberate Roman cities from barbaric slavery. However, the empire was increasingly vulnerable to seaborn attack while the Komnenian curse of infighting struck again. The chapter elaborates on the structure of the Komenian economy and administration and the foundation of Komnenian literature. It then notes the assets and challenges of the regime of Manuel II Komnenos that coincided with the Second Crusade and an attack by Sicily. After the failure in Italy, Manuel aims to achieve recognition of his status through dazzling public performances of hierarchy.
“A New France”: Colonial Occupation
Authors: Kaldellis Anthony 
Published: August 2023

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This chapter looks into the French conquest that resulted in the colonial occupation of Rome. The Latin emperors were fatally weakened in particular by their failure to secure Anatolia. Medieval historians' reluctance on elaborating on the phase of European colonialism stems from the notion to define the crusade in narrowly pietistic terms even though there is no rupture in the history of expansion and exploitation or religious justification. Moreover, Venetian acquisitions fit a colonial model as they operate as overseas territories for the direct benefit of the metropole. The chapter also notes how the Latin conquest changed the ecclesiastical profile of occupied lands by restricting the local Church hierarchy.
The Cusp of a New World (1402–1461)
Authors: Kaldellis Anthony 
Published: August 2023

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This chapter looks into the siege and fall of Constantinople. It elaborates on the Ottoman civil war after Timur shattered the Ottoman empire. Constantinople had been on the cusp of surrender to Bayezid, but Ioannes VII suddenly found himself in a position of strength vis-à-vis the sultan’s heirs. Moreover, the Ottoman conquest of Constantinople paradoxically restored the City’s centrality as an imperial capital. Meanwhile, Ioannes VIII Palaiologos was preoccupied with a push for Union with Rome in the hope that it would result in a crusade against the Turks, but such crusades only achieved minimal success. The chapter tackles the reign of Konstantinos Palaiologos, Manuel Kantakouzenos, and Theodoros I Palaiologos.
Introduction
Authors: Watkins Cornelia , Scott Laurie 
Published: August 2023

Abstract
This introduction explores reasons why musicians who consider themselves performers first and foremost should learn to teach. Via scenarios and discussion, the reader is asked to consider why teaching is important skill to learn. Those who distinguish themselves as skilled teachers have added career and income opportunities, The introduction further discusses how teaching is a worthy profession that can have a positive impact on the future of music. Even when emerging performers seek a great performer to learn from, the process that allows such invaluable performance expertise to be passed from musician to musician is the art of teaching. Readers will take a fast ten-minute inventory of everything thoughtful teachers offer their students—skills, concepts, repertoire, and experiences—in order for them to continue as successful musicians after high school. Teachers are encouraged to make the most of the surprisingly limited time teachers actually have with their students.
Musicality
Authors: Watkins Cornelia , Scott Laurie 
Published: August 2023

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This chapter guides readers to consider what they are hearing when they recognize musical performing, and how they create musical performances themselves. Readers consider whether they believe musicality can be learned, provides expressive approaches that can help nurture the musicality of students. The relationship between technique and musicality is examined. Musical exploration opens two pathways to musical expression: by helping a performer become more aware of the connection between written music and personal expression, and by revealing the possibility of many ways to play musically. The chapter further discusses the different categories of knowledge and expression that influence musicality, such as the ability to perform with a variety of dynamics, articulations, and tone colors; a well-developed sense of timing, pacing, and tempo; the ability to connect a group of notes into a single, unified shape that completes a musical idea; and the ability to respond to changes in harmonies and other compositional elements in a meaningful way.
Network methods
Authors: Moody James , Osgood D. Wayne 
Published: August 2023

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This chapter provides methodological background for aspects of the empirical research presented in this volume that may not be familiar to many of its readers. Beginning with the elements that define a social network, the nature and structure of social network data and the special methodological challenges they present are explained. Shown is how the network data structure provides the basis for measures of position and structure at multiple levels of analysis, from the individual to the entire network. Also described is Simulation Investigation for Empirical Network Analysis (SIENA), the dynamic network analytic approach that is the basis for much of the authors’ research on selection and influence processes. Finally, the chapter includes a section on the use of multilevel modeling, which plays a prominent role in this volume due to PROSPER’s longitudinal, multiple-community research design.
Dating, sexuality, and adolescent friendship networks
Authors: Ramirez Nayan G. , Wesche Rose , Kreager Derek A. 
Published: August 2023

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This chapter examines the interplay between adolescent friendships, romantic relationships, sexuality, and health behaviors. The longitudinal social network and romantic partner data from the PROSPER (Promoting School-community-university Partnerships to Enhance Resilience) Peers project permit the exploration of long-standing research questions related to adolescent social and sexual development. How do friendships influence the formation of romantic and sexual relationships and vice versa? What consequences do romantic relationships have for adolescent health, including substance use and sexual health? Do the friendship networks of sexual minority youth differ from their heterosexual peers? These questions are explored with both previously published and original PROSPER research. For the original research, sexual orientation survey questions were asked of participants in young adulthood to retrospectively identify sexual minority adolescents. It was found that sexual minority boys and girls have significantly fewer school-based friendships and overall lower levels of social integration compared with their heterosexual peers. These and previously published findings offer insights for improving adolescents’ social development, school integration, and health outcomes.
Social capital and adolescent development
Authors: Feinberg Mark E. 
Published: August 2023

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This chapter concludes the volume with a focus on how findings from the PROSPER project inform an understanding of social capital during adolescent development. It explains that the PROSPER project aims to prevent substance use through community-school-university partnerships. Since social relationships and goals facilitate and channel action, adolescent friendships and networks serve as social capital in channeling the development and spread of both risk behaviors and positive attitudes and behaviors that influence long-term social, academic, and occupational trajectories. The chapter highlights how improving social-emotional competencies and relationships from early childhood can provide considerable support for youth during the critical years of adolescence. Examining social capital processes in adolescent peer networks suggests a new way forward in research and intervention around healthy development and overcoming social and economic disparities.
Indonesian Islam as Model for the World?
Authors: Hoesterey James B. 
Published: August 2023

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Indonesia, after the fall of its three-decade dictatorship, has emerged as a successful Muslim-majority democracy where “moderate Islam” flourishes. This, however, comes as a shock to many Western diplomats, journalists, and political pundits who fretted about the imminent “Balkanization” of an Indonesia without a strongman ruler. To understand this surprising rebrand of a democratic Indonesia, one must attend to the rise of soft-power diplomacy that championed Indonesia as the home of “moderate Islam” and proof that Islam and democracy can coexist. This chapter provides a brief historical and political context for the Islamic turn in Indonesian foreign policy. It then examines public diplomacy initiatives that have brought together state and civil society religious leaders eager to define and defend the idea of “moderate Islam.” The chapter concludes by exploring Indonesia’s attempted export of an “Islam of the Archipelago” to the rest of the Muslim world.
Introduction
Authors: Vallier Kevin 
Published: August 2023

Abstract
Religion and politics are human universals. As such, they naturally mix in the minds of many, if not most, humans. The twentieth century’s push to separate religion and politics convinced many that historical events had tamed the impulse to mix religion and politics. The twenty-first century has shown a reversed course through both new movements and intellectuals. Liberal political thought has created the false impression of secularization, while provoking the backlash that is this book’s subject matter. The Introduction covers these points, and introduces religious anti-liberalisms and Catholic integralism. It then outlines the book’s central argument.
Justice
Authors: Vallier Kevin 
Published: August 2023

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This chapter provides the third and final argument against Catholic integralism—the justice argument. The integralist adopts two seemingly conflicting norms of justice: (a) coercion into the faith is always unjust, but (b) coercion to keep the faith is just. But if religious coercion is wrong at the start of the Christian life, why is it permitted after that? The integralist answer is baptism. Baptism serves as a moral transformer: it transforms religious coercion from unjust to just. The chapter claims that baptism fails as a normative transformer. It critiques Thomas Aquinas’s approach to this question and then adapts gratitude, associative, and natural duty theories of political obligation to repair his argument. These strategies fail. The chapter then ends by constructing a framework for analyzing other anti-liberal religious doctrines.
Parenting and the Goods of Childhood
Authors: Ferracioli Luara 
Published: August 2023

Abstract
What gives someone a moral right to parent? What role should the liberal state play in the creation of families? Are prospective parents allowed to create a child in a world facing a changing climate and full of parentless children? This book defends a new theory of the moral right to parent by focusing on the special role of parents in creating the conditions for the flourishing of their children irrespective of whether there is a biological connection between them. It also argues that although procreative and adoptive parenting enjoy equal moral standing, justice toward children requires that the liberal state makes adoption more desirable and feasible for its citizens. Finally, the book provides a partial theory of child-rearing which focuses on the goods of childhood that parents are primarily responsible for fostering: carefreeness, enjoyment-driven or curiosity-driven achievement, and friendship.
The Right to Parent and Moral Commitment
Authors: Ferracioli Luara 
Published: August 2023

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This chapter provides a new theory of moral parenthood that has the resources to explain why both procreative and adoptive parents can take on the role of moral parents. It also has the resources to explain what is valuable about the parent-child relationship throughout its entire history. It argues that a moral commitment to adequately advance the good of a child via permissible means best explains what is so special about the parent-child relationship. It shows why this account is superior to causal accounts, which focus on the alleged compensatory-based obligation to the child that arises from procreation, and voluntarist accounts that focus merely on the fact of consent.
The Opportunity to Parent and Adoption
Authors: Ferracioli Luara 
Published: August 2023

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This chapter addresses the question of what the liberal state owes its citizens when it comes to the question of family formation. It defends the claim that the state should be primarily concerned with arrangements that serve the interests of children. In the case of procreation, this requires the state to closely regulate the fertility industry so as to discourage negligent procreative-parenting on the part of citizens. In the case of adoption, this requires taking seriously the fact that parentless children have a moral right to be loved, which grounds a duty on the part of the state to make adoption more desirable and feasible for prospective parents.
Introduction
Authors: Ferracioli Luara 
Published: August 2023

Abstract
This second introductory chapter lays out the key questions of the second half of the book. It revisits some of the core arguments of Part I and explains the background assumptions at play in Part II, including assumptions about who counts as a child. This chapter also highlights the key philosophical commitments supporting the different arguments about the nature and value of three key childhood goods: the goods of carefreeness, achievement, and friendship. Finally, this chapter helps to explain why it is important to think of these goods in childhood instead of merely thinking of them in more general terms across a human life.
Carefreeness
Authors: Ferracioli Luara 
Published: August 2023

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This chapter investigates the relationship between carefreeness and the valuable goods that constitute a good childhood, including play. It argues that carefreeness is necessary for children to develop positive affective responses to worthwhile projects and relationships, and so that it is necessary for children to endorse the valuable goods in their lives. One upshot of this discussion is that a child who is allowed to play, who receives an adequate education, and who has loving parents and family members, but lacks the psychological disposition of carefreeness, leads an impoverished life, even if she might lead a good life in adulthood.
The Gospel of Church
Authors: Drake Janine Giordano 
Published: August 2023

Abstract
The Social Gospel movement is often seen as an altruistic effort of ministers to alleviate poverty among industrial workers in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Yet there were also other reasons church leaders were drawn to labor conflict. Socialists, particularly Christian Socialists, rivaled denominational churches for moral and spiritual leadership over the working classes. This book argues that white Protestant ministers’ mission to assert their own authority over industrial affairs undermined the public authority of the labor movement. By 1920, white Protestant members of the clergy used their national public authority, born of the Great War and their relationships with conservative labor leaders, to claim that they knew better than most rank and file workers about how to effect justice for the working classes. Protestant clergy’s mission to render the nation more Christian through the multiplicity of church plants directly undermined the labor movement’s mission to render the nation more Christian through significant changes to the social and economic system.
Introduction
Authors: Drake Janine Giordano 
Published: August 2023

Abstract
We need to begin the story of the Social Gospel with the Gilded Age crisis of denominational authority. In the generation after the Civil War, the poor Americans who moved north and west to populate factory and mining towns had little association with well-resourced, denominational churches. Clergy affiliated with the largest Protestant denominations observed this demographic shift away from their tutelage as an assault on the future of Protestant clerical authority over the nation. The Social Gospel movement, that cross-denominational movement of clergy affiliated with the Federal Council of Churches, was a response to the very real possibility that the socialist and labor movements, which were growing in popularity among the ranks of the working classes, would inaugurate a secular, modern welfare state that made little room for churches.
Planting the Church of Social Democracy
Authors: Drake Janine Giordano 
Published: August 2023

Abstract
In the aftermath of the defeat of William Jennings Bryan, the Populist and union leader Eugene Debs tried a different strategy for building a successful farmer-labor alliance. Debs embraced a vision of the Cooperative Commonwealth grounded in Christian theologies of land, cooperation, and the possibility of human perfection. In his efforts to mount a third-party movement, Debs joined hands with competing initiatives for social redemption and redefined American socialism not as a class struggle but as an effort to create a new kind of Christian nation. In using ministers as organizers and moving the Christian Socialist Fellowship to party headquarters, Debsian socialists soon rivaled the Catholic and Protestant churches for the prized place in society as the moral compass of the nation. Socialists cultivated an authority on Christian justice that rivaled that of both Catholic and Protestant denominational traditions.