Garner (Spanish and Latin American studies, Goldsmiths, U. of London) presents a study of Dfaz, president of Mexico (1876-1880, 1884-1911), examining his regime and its demise in its 19th-century cont
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While there is no shortage of of books on the environment there are few introductory texts that outline the social theory that informs human geographical approaches to the interactions between ecology
Cahen was one of the foremost French scholars in Muslim Near Eastern History. In an English translation of his unpublished French manuscript appeared as Pre-Ottoman Turkey . He continued to revise hi
Offers a birds-eye view of society in France during the 'long' seventeenth century from 1589-1715, one of the most dynamic phases in French history Covering the reigns of the first three Bourbon kings
Pearsall (emeritus, English, Harvard U.) does an admirable job of conveying the essence of the cultural mores of the Gothic era, stressing the power of the church, the growth of cities, the increased
Multi-Dimensional studies (MD) is a new statistical approach to language variation developed by Doug Biber. The methodology involved in this approach means that for the first time, using corpora of s
A changing world requires a re-evaluation of British defense policy. Examines Britain's global and European defense roles. Explores British nuclear weapons policy, politics of defense and arms pr
For courses in Environmental studies, Environmental Sociology, Environmental geography and Development studies; Women's studies and Women's issues options on a wide variety of degree courses. Combinin
What the learner contributes is central to the language learning process. Learner Contributions to Language Learning provides a comprehensive account of learners' personal attributes, their thinking,
Pressure groups have become an integral part of the Western democratic political tradition since 1945. This new book explores the changing world of pressure group politics in Britain. The 1960s saw a
At the beginning of the eighteenth century Prussia was but one in a mosaic of German states, but it rose to be the unchallenged leader of German-speaking Europe after the fall of Napoleon. The book go
For courses in Sociology (Sociology of Education, Applied Social Studies, Research Methods, Family Studies); Education (Educational Studies, Educational Management and Teacher training - including B.E
This is a solid, albeit old-fashioned, history, one which keeps the political changes at the fore, eschewing trends of the past forty years that seek to present the viewpoints of those not in power. T
The most important Japanese politician of the late twentieth century! Tanaka, a corrupt populist politician from a humble background, helped shape Japanese politics of the period. Throws light on
Essential reference work for anyone interested in the Imperial history of Europe Covers a span from the early modern period to early 20th century Includes all empires , including those of Brita
B> This latest book in the Modern Wars in Perspective series explores the birth of England's sprawling colonial empire from its origins in the middle of the sixteenth century to the Glorious Revolu
This book investigates communist rule in East Germany from its establishment as a sphere of Soviet influence after World War II to its rapid collapse after the fall of the Berlin Wall. Using newly av
The key aim of this new book is to show how economic decline has always been a highly politicised concept, forming a central part of post-war political argument. In doing so, Tomlinson reveals how the
The Professions in Early Modern England, 1450-1800 looks at the growth of a professional working class from the Tudor period to the early nineteenth century, a working class vital in the development
The diverse violence of modern Britain is hardly new. The Britain of 1850 to 1950 was similarly afflicted. The book is divided into four parts. 'Getting Hurt' which looks at everyday violence in the
Suitable for use as a core text in courses of comparative European politics or in departments of Politics. Can also be used for courses that explore the Political Dynamics of the European Union.Franc
For 2nd and 3rd year courses in urban sociology, sociology of exclusion, social stratification, planning and cultural studies in departments of sociology and urban geography. This book provides an in
The Younger Pitt was a phenomenon: dead at 46, he was not only Britain's youngest but also the second longest-serving Prime Minister to date, acting as premier for 19 of his 25 years in Parliament. In
Reprint of a 1991 work. Kershaw (modern history, U. of Sheffield, UK) discusses why, of all the fanatics in Germany after the First World War, was it Hitler who found such mass appeal? How did such an
Paperbound reprint of a 1991 study in which Knecht (emeritus, French history, U. of Birmingham) uses current research to reassess Richelieu's career and achievements. Focusing on his ministerial caree
Language typology is the study of the structural similarities between languages regardless of their history, to establish a classification or typology of languages. It is a core topic of historical li
The Wars of Religion tore France apart for the best part of fifty years (1562-1598), most spectacularly in the St Bartholomew's Day Massacre of 1572, in which thousands of Huguenots were killed. The
Providing a background to an often contentious debate, Gerard DeGroot explores the long history surrounding the issue of women's role in the military. . Examines the experiences of women in the milit
This is an up-to-date account of how the European Union works, including developments since the introduction of the Treaty on European Union, the modifications introduced since the Treaty of Amsterdam
This is the first book of its kind to draw together information on the major events in Russian history from 1695 to 1917 - covering the eventful period from the accession of Peter the Great to the fal
This text takes a different approach to the way that the management of property portfolios has been considered in the past, reflecting recent changes in the way surveyors are trained to look at proper
This collection brings together for the first time in a single volume many of the major figures in contemporary discourse studies. Each chapter is an original contribution which has been specifically
A Question of Knowledge argues the case for the contribution of social scientific analyses from multiple perspectives. Many have theorised about the sociological study of knowledge, but their ideas ha
Childly Language explores how attitudes and cultural assumptions about children and childhood are revealed in contemporary English. It addresses such questions as: How is concern for children's safety
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Climatic change, now more than ever in this age of global warming, is seen as fundamental to the study of the environment. This text examines the importance of climate as one of the major forcing func
This new Companion is the ideal reference guide. It fills a gap by providing an authoritative but accessible reference on political, economic, religious, social, as well as cultural developments in th
This lively new study covers the dramatic expansion of the press from the seventeenth century to the mid nineteenth century. Hannah Barker explores the factors behind the rise of newspapers to a major
During the past fifty years few issues in British politics have generated such heated controversy as Britain's approach to European integration. Why has Europe had such an explosive impact on British
