This book explores Tennyson's poetic relationship with Wordsworth through a close analysis of Tennyson's borrowing of the earlier poet's words and phrases, an approach that positions Wordsworth in Ten
Francophone Belgian Cinema offers an original critical analysis of filmmaking in an oft-neglected 'national' and regional cinema. The book draws key distinctions between the local, national, small nat
Since the Cold War, humanitarian interventions have transitioned through a range of stages. These 13 essays focus on the challenges associated with interventions, conflict and attendant human rights v
Political realism is a highly diverse body of international relations theory. This substantial reference work examines political realism in terms of its history, its scientific methodology and its nor
The first book dedicated to Bergsonism (1988): Gilles Deleuze's seminal study of Henri Bergson's philosophyHenri-Louis Bergson is widely and rightly regarded to be amongst the most significant thinker
The first book dedicated to Bergsonism (1988): Gilles Deleuze's seminal study of Henri Bergson's philosophyHenri-Louis Bergson is widely and rightly regarded to be amongst the most significant thinker
The first systematic analysis of current debates surrounding the role of practice in political theoryShould social and political practices should play a role in the justification of normative politica
Conspiracy theory in the Arab World has come to be associated with the rhetoric of Islamist extremists and authoritarian regimes. Yet its principle tropes - omnipotent secret societies, impending apoc
The Edinburgh Companion to Animal Studies critically investigates current topics and disciplines that are affected, enriched or put into dispute by the burgeoning scholarship on Animal Studies. What n
Examines the social functions of attitude dative pronouns in four Arabic dialectsAnalysing data from a variety of sources, including soap operas, movies, plays, talk shows and other audiovisual materi
Situated at the interface of philosophy, aesthetics, and art history, this collection brings together a series of creative responses to the recent speculative turn in Continental philosophy. It gives
Situated at the interface of philosophy, aesthetics, and art history, this collection brings together a series of creative responses to the recent speculative turn in Continental philosophy. It gives
This book argues that British proletarian literature was a politicised form of modernism which culturally transformed Britain. Critical analysis and close readings of key works such as D.H. Lawrence's
Since the Cold War, humanitarian interventions have transitioned through a range of stages. These 13 essays focus on the challenges associated with interventions, conflict and attendant human rights v
Extreme Cinema examines the highly stylized treatment of sex and violence in post-millennial transnational cinema, where the governing convention is not the narrative but the spectacle. Using profound
How can people belong simultaneously to two cultures, originating in two different places and expressed in two different languages, without alienating themselves from either? Muslims have lived in the
Wejen Chang brings a fresh perspective to the most prominent classical Chinese philosophers, Confucius, Laozi, Mozi, Zhuangzi, Mencius, Xunzi, Lord Shang and Han Fei. These thinkers founded or influen
A radical social theory of the security-industrial complex, showing how pacification underpins the global economic systemWhat is security, and what is its relationship to capitalism? George S. Rigakos
A radical social theory of the security-industrial complex, showing how pacification underpins the global economic systemWhat is security, and what is its relationship to capitalism? George S. Rigakos
Following World War II, film noir became the dominant cinematic expression of Cold War angst, influencing new trends in European and Asian filmmaking. International Noir examines film noir's influence
Materials are at the very centre of language teaching, and understanding what goes into creating them is an essential part of a language teacher's professional development.Offering a practical introdu
Materials are at the very centre of language teaching, and understanding what goes into creating them is an essential part of a language teacher's professional development.Offering a practical introdu
A new reading of Elizabeth Bishop's work ranging across archival, historical and theoretical materialsLinda Anderson explores Elizabeth Bishop's poetry, from her early days at Vassar College to her la
All students of Western political thought encounter Niccolo Machiavelli's work. Nevertheless, his writing continues to puzzle scholars and readers who are uncertain how to deal with the seeming parado
All students of Western political thought encounter Niccolo Machiavelli's work. Nevertheless, his writing continues to puzzle scholars and readers who are uncertain how to deal with the seeming parado
An essential resource for teaching 19th-century print culture in Transatlantic StudiesThe 18 chapters in this book outline conceptual approaches to the field and provide practical resources for teachi
An essential resource for teaching 19th-century print culture in Transatlantic StudiesThe 18 chapters in this book outline conceptual approaches to the field and provide practical resources for teachi
Examines the Reading Room of the British Museum using documentary, theoretical, historical, and literary sourcesRoomscape explores a specific site - the Reading Room of the British Museum - as a space
Does Hong Kong have a significant tradition in documentary filmmaking? Until recently, many film scholars believed not. Yet, when Ian Aitken and Michael Ingham challenged this assumption, they discove
This book reviews the Islamic asset management industry in detail, including the types of funds offered and their operational procedures. It shows that although there are differences between conventio
A History Of Everyday Life In ScotlandSeries Editors: Christopher A. Whatley & Elizabeth FoysterThis series demonstrates how everyday routines and behaviours can open a window into the social, eco
This series of books discusses contemporary American films that have found commercial success but which have not been constrained by the formal and ideological parameters of mainstream Hollywood cinem
This series offers new insights into Scottish authors, periods and topics drawing on contemporary critical approaches.This wide-ranging collection is the first to set Robert Louis Stevenson in detaile
This series offers new insights into Scottish authors, periods and topics drawing on contemporary critical approaches.James Kelman is one of the most important Scottish writers now living. His fiction
This series of books discusses contemporary American films that have found commercial success but which have not been constrained by the formal and ideological parameters of mainstream Hollywood cine
This series of books discusses contemporary American films that have found commercial success but which have not been constrained by the formal and ideological parameters of mainstream Hollywood cinem
Land markets are central to development policy, though most published work tends to concentrate on market development rather than the social relationships and political consequences of land markets, e
This book introduces undergraduates to the concepts, terminology and representations needed for an understanding of how English is pronounced around the world. Assuming no prior knowledge, the book gu
Gerard Carruthers provides both a comprehensive introduction to and contemporary critical contexts for the study of Robert Burns. Detailed commentary on the artistry of Burns is complemented by works
Gerard Carruthers provides both a comprehensive introduction to and contemporary critical contexts for the study of Robert Burns. Detailed commentary on the artistry of Burns is complemented by works
