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See the FAQ page for more details. New in Paperback Humanitarianism and Media 1900 to the Present Edited by Johannes Paulmann “This very readable volume must be considered as an important contribution to a history of humanitarian activities. The contributors managed to use productively theories from media- and communication studies and, in addition, offer methodically fresh ideas for historical picture and film analysis .” • H-Soz-Kult New in Paperback Cousin Marriages Between Tradition, Genetic Risk and Cultural Change Edited by Alison Shaw and Aviad Raz “Besides providing information on the contemporary practice of cousin marriage, considering how spousal choice may change over time and through immigration, and examining how people understand the genetic risks that may be associated with these relationships, this collection also contributes to the understanding of the social construction of genetic risk more broadly.” • Journal of the Ro...