This book explores what is at stake in our confessional culture. Thomas Docherty examines confessional writings from Augustine to Montaigne and from Sylvia Plath to Derrida, arguing that through all t
Docherty (management, U. of Glasgow, Scotland) and Shaw (human geography, Centre for Sustainable Transport, U. of Plymouth, UK) assemble 11 chapters that analyze the UK government's sustainable transp
What is the value of literature? In this important new work, Thomas Docherty charts a new economic history of literary culture and its institutions in the modern age. From the literary patronage of th
What is the value of literature?In this important new work, Thomas Docherty charts a new economic history of literary culture and its institutions in the modern age. From the literary patronage of the
His face made a fist at the world. The twined remnant of umbilicus projected vulnerably. Hands, feet and prick. He had come equipped for the job. Newborn Conn Docherty, raw as a fresh wound, lies bet
A magical tale about the importance of bedtime stories. In every house, in every bed, A bedtime book was being read... But then, one night, all the animals' bedtime story books start disappearing. One
This book explores what is at stake in our confessional culture. Thomas Docherty examines confessional writings from Augustine to Montaigne and from Sylvia Plath to Derrida, arguing that through all t
