Designed for undergraduate students, the reader combines essays on causes and issues that mobilize activists with theory and concepts of transnational social mobilization.>
Heidegger and Nietzsche: Overcoming Metaphysics charts Heidegger's course of the 1930s that culminates in his notorious confrontation with Nietzsche. During this period, Heidegger revisits some of phi
Personal, Social and Emotional Development introduces this area of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).The personal, social and emotional development of children aged 0-7 years is introduced with
The New Creation engages with themes like the Word of God, the Son of God, the meaning of community and communion and the sacraments as mysteries of human unity; the place of physical healing in the r
Jane Eyre (1847) is a classic of both Victorian and women's writing, remaining popular with readers today. This accessible guide to Jane Eyre begins with a discussion of Charlotte Bronte's life and th
Now in its 36th edition, and compiled in association with the Publishers Association, this is the most authoritative, detailed trade directory available for the United Kingdom and the Republic of Irel
The representation of prophets and saints in Islam is erroneously considered nonexistent by many scholars of Islam, Muslims, and the general public. The issue is often dealt with su
We are familiar with the medical opinion that a daily glass of wine is good for the health and also the rival opinion that any more than a glass or two will set us on the road to ruin. Whether or not
Issues to do with animal ethics remain at the heart of public debate. In Beyond Animal Rights, Tony Milligan goes beyond standard discussions of animal ethics to explore the ways in which we personall
Space Oddities examines the representation of women in outer space films from 1960 to 2000, with an emphasis on films in which women are either denied or given the role of astronaut. Marie Lathers tr
Re-Thinking the Cogito seeks to combine a strongly naturalistic with a distinctively rationalist perspective on some nowadays much-discussed issues in philosophy of mind. Against the common view that
Editors Philip R. Davies and Diana V. Edelman (both: U. of Sheffield, UK) begin the preface: "No biblical historian (and surely few biblical scholars) can be unfamiliar with the name of Lester Grabbe.
‘It's been over a decade since I sat down in a small back bedroom in Somerset and wrote this book. Since then, I've been fortunate enough to work with literally thousands of people in the world of edu
In the intellectual tradition of the Christian faith, few thinkers have had a more profound effect upon both the nature of theology and the materials with which it deals than Thomas Aquinas. A knowled
`Martin Edwardes has written a wonderfully clear book that sets out the central issues in linguistics that are pertinent to the evolution of grammar and brings them into contact with psychological and
In the case of hip-hop, the forces of top-down corporatization and bottom-up globalization are inextricably woven. This volume takes the view that hip-hop should not be viewed with this dichotomous dy
Jane Austen is not usually associated with children - especially since she had none of her own. But there are in fact more children in her novels than one might at first think. She herself was from a
Drawing on research for his 2009 doctoral degree in systematic theology at the University of Aberdeen, Scotland, Wynne works out with systematic specificity the Christian claim that wrath belongs to G
`This book is one of the most original and penetrating interpretations of Augustine's political thought for years. Grounded in a profound knowledge of the texts, and written with exemplary care and at
Historians have long been confronted with the conceptual and moral difficulties inherent in trying to narrate the magnitude and monstrosity of the Holocaust. The questions that bedevil all historical
What is the Eucharist? This direct question would seem to yield an equally direct answer. However, as soon as we begin to answer it, we encounter an array of responses layered with various complexitie
What is the Eucharist? This direct question would seem to yield an equally direct answer. However, as soon as we begin to answer it, we encounter an array of responses layered with various complexitie
'Written by a Buddhist scholar, brought up in a living Buddhist community, this book outlines with great clarity the fundamental unity of the various schools and traditions of Buddhism and is of equal
In Essays on the Theology of Colin Gunton, a number of theologians from across the world engage with the work of this influential British theologian. Gunton's handling of the gospel of Jesus Christ is
'This work is a clear, powerful, and provocative account of some of the major themes in Kierkegaard's writings that deal with theological issues. Highly recommended to anyone interested in Kierkegaard
'This collection shows us Jacques Ranciere at his best. The chronicle is ideally suited for his style of thinking. Ranciere philosophizes with a fine razor blade to take apart all the presuppositions
Margaret Atwood's popular dystopian novel A Handmaid's Tale, engages the reader with a broad range of issues relating to power, gender and religious politics. This
Does matter matter? The scientific picture of the end of the physical universe has undergone dramatic changes since the turn of the 21st century, with its future characterized by accelerated expansion
`A remarkably comprehensive account, aimed at both the lay reader and the expert, of Judaism today. It covers religious, historical, and cultural trends and events with clarity. Some of Professor Cohn
T&T Clark Studies in Systematic Theology is a series of monographs in the field of Christian doctrine, with a particular focus on constructive engagement with the subject through historical analys
Cultural Blending in Korean Death Rites examines the cultural encounter of Confucianism and Christianity with particular reference to death rites in Korea. As its overarching interpretive framework, t
Understanding Hinduism today requires an understanding of how it is practised in the contemporary world. Stephen Jacob's new introduction tackles these central issues, beginning with case studies of t
The book is packed with information about brain-based learning, but is easily accessible with great illustrations - it's a book that is full of life and humour. Like ALPS, there are loads of practical
Semiotic Landscapes is an exciting addition to the study of linguistic landscapes. It looks at how landscape generates meaning and combines three major areas of scholarly interest each concerned with
`With wit and simplicity, insight and passion, Allen and Ainley Illuminate how the promise of "education, education, education" has come to this miserable end - and what can be done to get us out of i
