Beginning with a sustained critique of the so-called ‘end of philosophy', Badiou goes on to propose a new definition of philosophy, one that is tested with respect to both its origin, in Plato, and it
Examines electronic works of literary art, a category integrating the visual+textual including interactive poetry, narrative computer games, filmic sculpture and projective art.>
Independent researcher Georgiev focuses on written language rather than spoken as he examines the discipline and results of natural language processing as it is most closely associated with computer-u
While digital technology is endlessly innovating and improving itself as a tool to support teaching and learning, the cognitive process of language learning itself remains perennially the same. Howeve
Technical standards have received increasing attention in recent years from historians of science and technology, management theorists and economists. Often, inquiry focuses on the emergence of stabil
Design and Technology is a subject that is often poorly appreciated in school. This textbook proclaims the joys and benefits of D&T and demonstrates how it can contribute to the development of the
This is a special issue of the History of Technology series focusing on issues of cross-national technology transfer, specifically with regards to the case of Spain. Sixteen essays are presented under
Technology has extended its reach to the humanbody, not just in a literal sense, through implants, transplants andtechnological substitutes for biological organs, but in a more figurative sensetoo. Te
Barbarism represents acritique, from the perspective of Michel Henry's unique philosophy of life, ofthe increasing potential of science and technology to destroy the roots ofculture and the value of t
Since 9/11, the dominant view is that we have entered an era of ‘new conflict' in which technology has empowered non-state actors who now pose unprecedented and unmanageable threats to U.S. national s
As poets continue to use digital media technology, functionalities of computing extend aesthetic possibilities in documents focusing attention on crafting verbal content. Utility of these machines and
Finding the term critical thinking being used both more often and more widely in academic and political discourse, Moore (applied linguistics, Swinburne U. of Technology, Australia) investigates what
Recently retired from the education department at the University of Limerick, Flanagan (art and design, Limerick Institute of Technology) characterizes Confucius as one of the seminal teachers in huma
For researchers and practitioners in global online education, Goodfellow and Lamy (educational technology and distance language learning, The Open U., UK) bring together eight essays by scholars from
Recent developments in genetic technology promise to eradicate disease and disability. Such promises pose challenging questions with regard to our understanding of what it is to be human. Taking a C
This book takestheological questioning about the internet to greater depth, discussing traditional theologicalquestions in light of Web 2.0 technology.
The global developments in Information Technology Enabled Services have transformed customer service encounters which were until recently face-to-face. The major business areas of healthcare, insuran
Contemporary Computer-Assisted Language Learning (CALL) is a comprehensive, one-volume work written by leading international figures in the field focusing on a wide range of theoretical and methodolog
New work on early modern Europe has now opened up the hidden avenues that link changes of technologies with a complex of cognitive, institutional, spatial and cultural elements. It is true that all
`An exciting book that draws on the expertise of a wide range of contributors from across the globe and from both research and classroom backgrounds. It is thought-provoking and challenging. It covers
Nanotechnology manipulates matter at the atomic level. It leads to innovative processes and products that are revolutionizing many areas of modern life. Huge amounts of public funds are being invested
This book draws together a range of innovative practices, underpinned by theoretical insight, to clarify musical practices of relevance to the changing nature of schooling and the transformation of mu
Queer Postcolonial Narratives and the Ethics of Witnessing is a critically engaged exploration of power and its relation to ethics and bodies. By revisiting and revising Judith Butler's and Homi Bhabh
The search to find engaging and inspiring ways to introduce children and young adults to Shakespeare has resulted in a wide variety of approaches to producing and adapting Shakespeare's plays and the
Consuming Higher Education explores the status of students within the university and society, and the funding and purpose of higher education, drawing on empirical data, UK and USA government policy d
This volume brings together scholars and researchers working on memory and religion in ancient urban environments. Chapters explore topics relating to religious traditions and memory, and the multifun
Following the ethos and ambition of the Shakespeare NOW! series, and harnessing the energy, challenge and vigour of the ‘minigraph' form, Shakespeare and I is a provocative appeal and manifesto for a
A global exploration of formal and non-formal education provision to refugees and asylum seekers in refugee camps, and in schools and universities of host countries.
Researchers and practitioners in language and communications who work with the elderly, share insights and practical suggestions for the care of the elderly with respect to communications and social r
Davies (linguistics and phonetics, U. of Leeds, UK), Haugh (languages and linguistics, Griffith U., Australia), and Merrison (English language and linguistics, York St. John U., UK) present 14 papers
Thomas Aquinas is the most widely read and arguably most influential of the medieval philosophers. He is famous for his impressive and coherent synthesis of Greek Philosophy and Christian Theology and
Literature and Culture Handbooks are an innovative series of guides to major periods, topics and authors in British and American literature and culture. Designed to provide a comprehensive, one-stop r
