Historians and religious scholars look at aspects of the Reformation in light of current thinking that it was a chronologically long, geographically broad, and greatly variably phenomenon. The topics
Offering an invaluable resource for researchers, book historians, and collectors, Parisian (English and theater, U. of North Carolina) thoroughly traces the "life" of the 1782 novel titled Cecilia, Or
This study mobilizes classic and contemporary international relations theory to explain the causes of observed G20 governance, and on this basis offers some concluding predictions about its future cou
This collection of chapter-length case studies compares the level, scope, and type political corruption in different countries and institutions. The cases consider everything from petty bribes to syst
The Music History Classroom brings together essays written by recognized and experienced teachers to assist in the design, implementation, and revision of college-level music history courses. This inc
Strategic foresight is traditionally associated with the military and politics. Tuomo Kuosa looks at its development into a method of generating analyses of alternative futures and strategies, based o
This series collects essays on the development of foundational dispute resolution theory and practice and their application to increasingly more complex settings of conflicts in the world, including m
Corruption scandals hit the headlines all around the world, across a diverse range of institutional, organisational and cultural settings. Corruption is a major obstacle to political, social and econo
Specialists in patient health from health care management, business, and other fields examine facets of health care organization and delivery that are sometimes marginal to mainstream patient safety t
Australia's Uranium Trade explores why the export of uranium remains a highly controversial issue in Australia and how this affects Australia's engagement with the strategic, regime and market realms
Many marketing researchers, companies and business schools need to use statistical procedures and accurately interpret the result, that's why the SASAR Enterprise Guide software, which uses a user-fri
This collection of twenty-three essays on cosmopolitanism showcases current research in the social sciences and humanities into this broad cultural and historical concept that plays an important role
Art, design, commodification--and their interplay--are the themes that occupy McQuilten (culture and communications, U. of Melbourne, Australia). She offers a thorough, nuanced study focusing on the w
Recent years have witnessed growing interest in a series of issues related to migration, including identity formation and change, the role of social capital and social networks, ethnic discrimination,
Inventing Americans in the Age of Discovery traces the linguistic, rhetorical, and literary innovations that emerged out of the first encounters between Europeans and indigenous peoples of the America
Beginning with John Keats and tracing a line of influence through Alfred Lord Tennyson and Gerard Manley Hopkins, Betsy Tontiplaphol draws on established narratives of the nineteenth century's social
This study investigates "...the birthing body--its currency, its power, its multiple meanings across genres and gender..." writes Read (French, Bates College). He provides an introduction and then pre
The project started with an international conference in Leeds, Britain in 2002 where art historians and related scholars from Continental Europe, North America, and Britain surveyed 18th-century royal
Conservation Basics examines the evolving theories and principles that underpin building conservation in England in the 21st century, and looks at their application in practice. The process of conserv
For nearly two centuries Johann Sebastian Bach has been regarded as a cornerstone of Western musical culture. His music inspired subsequent generations of composers and philosophers alike, and continu
In recent decades, claims have increasingly been made on transnational corporations to take responsibility for the promotion and protection of human and labour rights in countries where they operate.
Political accountability forms a cornerstone of modern democracy: it directs the political system towards the public interest and allows the exercise of the principles of autonomy and self-determinati
This book explores the challenges and opportunities presented to Classical scholarship by digital practice and resources. Drawing on the expertise of a community of scholars who use innovative method
This book introduces the methodology of critical discourse analysis (CDA) to the study of participatory planning. CDA uses linguistic analysis to elucidate social issues and processes and is particula
This collection of essays and interviews investigates current practices that expand our understanding and experience of performance through the use of state-of-the-art technologies. It brings together
Osherow (English, Judaic Studies, U. of Maryland, Baltimore County) persuasively demonstrates the use of the Old Testament figures of Miriam, Hannah, and Deborah as significant models of strength and
This collection of naval court martial transcripts and related documents from the time of the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars contributes not only to our understanding of military jurispruden
In her critical biography of Anna Seward (1742-1809), Teresa Barnard examines the poet's unpublished letters and manuscripts, providing a fresh perspective on Seward's life and historical milieu that
Milton's Ovidian Eve presents a fresh and thorough exploration of the classical allusions central to understanding Paradise Lost and to understanding Eve, one of Milton's most complex characters. Mand
Editors Ann Ward (philosophy and classics, political science, U. of Regina), Lee Ward (political science, U. of Regina, Canada), and 32 contributors provide a comprehensive overview of federalism from
Accident investigation and risk assessment have for decades focused on the human factor, particularly 'human error'. Countless books and papers have been written about how to identify, classify, elimi
In keeping with recent trends of synthesis in literary criticism, Markwick (English, University of Exeter, UK), Morse (English, College of William and Mary) and Gagnier (English, University of Exeter,
The emerging study of physical planning and environmental management is covered in this new textbook, giving urban planners and policymakers a greater understanding of sensitive land use, the reductio
In formulating their approach to the topic of aviation project management, Floiris (aviation management, Daniel Webster College) and Lock (fellow of the Institute of Management Services and member of
Developing a solid basis for future research and training, this illuminating volume facilitates peace and mutual understanding between people by addressing a root cause of social conflicts: identity c
Having conducted research into alternative food systems and community innovations for a decade, Blay-Palmer (Wilfrid Laurier U., Canada) surveys people's increasing fear about the quality and safety o
Mostly American scholars offer perspectives on London playwright Greene (1558-92), among which are the authority of performance, celebrity and transversal knowledge in his Friar Bacon and Friar Bungay
Blackface minstrelsy is associated particularly with popular culture in the United States and Britain, yet despite the continual two-way flow of performers, troupes and companies across the Atlantic,
Editors Hancock and Szalma (psychology, U. of Central Florida) have compiled a collection of monographs on stress and soldier performance on the modern electronic battlefield. Derived primarily from a
Redeeming Beauty explores the richness of orthodox Christian tradition, both Western and Eastern, in matters of 'sacral aesthetics' - a term used to denote the foundations, production and experience o
