The world is changing, and so is the unquestioning belief that development policies are always right. Instead of focusing on the rather limited notion of poverty, this book aims to deepen our understa
Taking its cue from the study of 'lived religion', Secular Bodies, Affects and Emotions shows how the idea of a secular public is equally marked by a display and cultivation of affect and emotions. Wh
An inspiring and radical celebration of 70 women, girls, and gender nonbinary folks who have changed--and are still changing--the world, from the Civil Rights Movement and Stonewall riots through toda
Part of the highly regarded?Diagnostic Pathology?series, this updated volume covers all aspects of placental pathology and the critical role the placenta plays in the unique interface between mother a
In order to stay competitive in the marketplace with Time for Kids and The World Almanac, we are going to update and revise the Scholastic Almanac annually. The 2011 edition will feature an exciting
This vibrant picture book, beautifully illustrated by celebrated artist Danielle Daniel, encourages children to show love and support for each other and to consider each other’s well-being in their ev
Fifty high-yield geriatrics cases help students enhance their problem-solving and diagnostic skillsCase Files: Geriatrics delivers 50 high-yield clinical cases that illustrate essential concepts in ge
Onora O’Neill is one of the foremost moral philosophers writing today. Her work on ethics and bioethics, political philosophy and the philosophy of Kant is extremely influential. Her landmark Reith Le
Since the mid-1980s, the development of competitive strategies based on intensive innovation has deeply transformed the design of new products and services. Much has been written about new methods and
A key reference book on Chinese monochrome ceramics. Two hundred masterpieces brought together for the first time. More than any other civilisation, China is renowned for its long tradition of cerami
In this major new work, French philosopher Luce Irigaray continues to explore the issue central to her thought: the feminist redefinition of Being and Identity. For Irigaray, the notion of the individ
The field of elections and electoral systems, and particularly electoral reform, has exhibited tremendous growth and cross-national appeal over the last two decades. However, beyond an increased knowl
"This book presents an interdisciplinary examination of cross-Taiwan Strait relations and the complex dynamics at play in the region. Since the election of Ma Ying-jeou as Taiwan's president in 2008,
An authoritative review of the development of functional neuroimaging techniques in child psychiatry. Unusual in its focus on children, it presents imaging techniques in language accessible to non-spe
This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 8th International Conference on Computer Vision Systems, ICVS 2011, held in Sophia Antipolis, France, in September 2009. The 22 revised papers pre
A review of the aging population as food consumers, this book explores the role of nutrition in healthy ageing and the design of food products and services for the elderly. It discusses aspects of the
The scale and frequency of archaeological work has increased, leading to conflicts related to financial costs, pressure to do the work efficiently and economically, and the need to maintain academic s
