Publisher's Synopsis
takes a novel approach to the study of Old Babylonian hsitory by focussing on the scope and power of 'local' institutions such as the chief of the city, the elders and the assembly.
About the Publisher
Equinox Publishing Ltd is an independent academic publisher founded in 2003 by Janet Joyce and based in Sheffield. We publish textbooks, anthologies, monographs and reference books in the areas of archaeology, linguistics, cultural history, religious studies, theology, biblical studies, cookery and popular music. Within the cookery and popular music lists we also publish trade books of interest to the general public (see subject area listings on this website). In 2011 we have a backlist of over 250 published titles and will publish another 50 new books. Since 2003 our list of academic journals has grown in number to 41 titles in the areas of archaeology, linguistics, cultural history, religious studies, theology, biblical studies, philosophy and social theory and popular music. We have an international author base and audience and match this with worldwide marketing and distribution. We are constantly investing in our website and our electronic publishing activities. Our publishing attains the highest academic standards and is gaining an international reputation.
