This volume takes a fresh and innovative approach to the history of ideas of work, concerning perceptions, attitudes, cultures and representations of work throughout Antiquity and the medieval and ear
The vast majority of European countries have never had a Newton, Pasteur or Einstein. Therefore a historical analysis of their scientific culture must be more than the search for great luminaries. Stu
Editors Welberry (communications, art and critical enquiry, La Trobe U., Australia) and Dalziell (English and cultural studies, U. of Western Australia) enlist the help of musical scholars and writers
The Virgin Mary continues to attract devotees to her images and shrines. In Moved by Mary, anthropologists, geographers and historians explore how people and groups around the world identify and join
The Virgin Mary continues to attract devotees to her images and shrines. In Moved by Mary, anthropologists, geographers and historians explore how people and groups around the world identify and join
Leaders in national and international agencies and in non-profit organizations join scholars of medicine, politics, economics, and other disciplines to advocate innovation in ideas and institutions of
Dutch Christians during the 15th century understood salvation as a rule-oriented process in which specific actions produced predictable results, says Decker (art history, Georgia State U.-Atlanta). He
Potvin and Myzelev (European art and design history and art history, U. of Guelph, Canada) compile 11 essays that examine how collecting objects from applied and decorative arts impacted the identity
Political and environmental scientists explore convergences and divergences in how the US and the European Union approach environmental and energy issues. They cover comparative environmental governan
Economic globalization has resulted in many changes in production and consumption, and this volume introduces these new "economic configurations" and how network and chain theories have been adapted t
Finance and Modernization centres on a set of historical developments and problems typified by the long history of the A–sterreichische Creditanstalt and its successor organizations, and opens the way
Health care is constantly undergoing change and refinement resulting from the adoption of new practices and technologies, the changing nature of societies and populations, and also shifts in the very
Sten Ebbesen has contributed many works in the field of ancient and medieval philosophy over many decades of dedicated research. His style is crisp and lucid and his philosophical penetration and expo
This book offers a rich and detailed empirical account of children's play and interaction in the school playground. Drawing on the approaches of ethnomethodology and conversation analysis, 'Talk and S
Presents developments in airline industry and business models. This book examines important elements in demand and traffic, price and yield, output and unit cost. It also probes into three critical as
Scholars mostly of theology and mostly from Scotland, but also of ethics, church history, and other fields; and from Rome, the US, and other pastures, take up a particular, and perhaps harsher than us
Debates about individualism and holism, reductionism and phenomenology, and naturalism and humanism all turn on how we answer the basic questions about the nature of human agency. This book argues t
Flin (applied psychology, U. of Aberdeen) and her co-authors, a human factors researcher and a consulting psychologist, describe and analyze the cognitive and social skills required for efficient and
This book studies how doctors responded to a€“ and helped shape a€“ deep-seated fears about nervous degeneracy and population decline in France between 1750 and 1850. It uncovers a rich and far-rangin
Bringing together well-established interdisciplinary scholars a€“ including geographers Phil Hubbard, Chris Philo and Hester Parr, and sociologists Jenny Hockey, Mike Hepworth and John Urry a€“ and a
This collection considers how contemporary cultural and religious diversity challenges and redefines national constitutional and legal frameworks and concepts, within the context of education. It offe
Perren (economic history, U. of Aberdeen, Scotland) explains and analyzes some of the changes in the meat sector of the food industry, an important component of the international food chain. Among his
Robinson (English literature and lesbian and gay studies, U. of Arizona) examines the representation of female and male homosexuality in late sixteenth through mid-eighteenth century British and Frenc
Gritten (postgraduate studies and research, Royal Northern College of Music, UK) and King (drama and music, U. of Hull, UK) compile 12 essays on the topic of musical gesture and gesture in performance
Leu (Portuguese and Brazilian studies, U. of Bristol, UK) examines the connection between popular music and Brazilian culture and identity by describing the contributions and influence of Caetano Velo
Powrie (film and media, U. of Newcastle upon Tyne, UK) and Stilwell (art, music and theater, Georgetown U.) bring together 12 articles on the use of classical music, opera, and popular music in film s
Montreal native Cotter has extensive experience as a lawyer and judge in Canada and the US. Here she focus on the goal of sexual orientation equality and the importance of the law and legislation to c
Mostly British and American scholars of religion--though other countries and disciplines are represented as well--strive to promote mutual understanding between Jews, Christians, and Muslims, and to d
American, Japanese, and British scholars of law and political science present diverse views as they assess some of the contemporary normative and legal challenges and problems associated with the appl
Issues of cultural hybridity, diaspora and identity are central to debates on ethnicity and race and, over the past decade, have framed many theoretical debates in sociology, cultural studies and lit
Music, Space and Place examines the urban and rural spaces in which music is experienced, produced and consumed. The editors of this collection have brought together new and exciting perspectives by i
Medievalists from Europe and North America explore boundaries of the law in medieval and early modern Europe, and challenge traditional views and orthodox ways of looking historically at the law's con
Soprano Sell performs and teaches singing and piano, and lectures and conducts vocal workshops for all age groups and levels of ability in many parts of the world. Here she argues that there is more t
How have national identities changed, developed and reacted in the wake of transition from communism to democracy in Central and Eastern Europe? Central and Eastern Europe After Transition defines and
Academics and practitioners in geography and in the museum and heritage fields from across Europe examine the relationships between place and time as they are related through the medium of heritage. B
Twenty-four previously published articles and excerpts are presented in sections on forms, origins, and causes; political dimensions and implications; economic and financial impacts; history, culture,
Social scientists and researchers and practitioners in social welfare and related fields, most from Britain but also Mexico and Mozambique, evaluate the implications of recent changes and challenges i
Theologians, medievalists, classicists, and other historians from Europe and North America explore the relationship between liturgy and law in medieval life and the medieval church. Addressing ritual
Twenty European and Canadian academics, researchers, and practitioners contribute 13 chapters on key issues in residential and foster care for children. Coverage includes challenges, innnovations and
Researchers from across Europe and North America, and even a couple from Ethiopia, look at artistic and cultural contacts between Ethiopia and the West in general, but focusing on Portugal, where the
