<p>As in previous volumes, this collection of essays contributes to the fundamental mission of the Mediterranean Centre for Intercultural<br />
Studies&mdash;founded in 2012 and located in Erice&mdash;with the specific goal of creating a dialogue between those scholars whose intellectual work is dedicated to topics and themes related to any aspect of Mediterranean culture, in the broadest sense of the<br />
term. This volume also underscores our desire&mdash;and dare we say, necessity&mdash;to make readily available the best of work that emanates from the Centre&rsquo;s annual meetings.</p>