The 12 contributions in this collection traverse the fields of sociology, political science, transition studies, and Russian studies. Topics include the new Russian state and economy, the impact of r
Jean-Paul Sartre, existentialist philosopher, writer, dramatist and political activist, is regarded as one of the foremost figures in modern French literature and culture. His major works as a writer
This work addresses Yeats's "antinomies", seeing their origin and structure in his divided Anglo-Irish inheritance and examining the notion of measure. It then explores how this relates to freemasonry
Describes how conversation works, providing a systematic and exhaustive account of the structure of spoken discourse and the diverse strategies speakers use to have a conversation. It is illustrated t
learning about language is an exciting and ambitious new series of introductions to fundamental topics in language, linguistics and related areas. The books are designed for students of linguistics an
This popular text provides an in-depth introduction to debates within post-colonial theory and criticism. The readings are drawn from a diverse selection of thinkers both historical and contemporary.
Industrialization is still the factor that distinguishes the modern world from the past, and advanced countries from undeveloped ones. In this revised and expanded edition, Tom Kemp uses the historica
The main emphasis of this book is upon political, social and economic developments, as conditioned by Japan's interaction with the outside world, the advance of industrialisation and the emergence of
This collection of essays presents a picture of research on women and language in Britain. The contributors cover a range of British speech communities, linguistic events and settings using approaches
35 Hours Revised: 2016, Third Edition Module ID 27501-15 This module expands on the knowledge and skills gained through the Carpentry Curriculum and provides the basic information needed to constr
This new seminar study considers the origins, development and organisation of the military orders during the twelfth and thirteenth centuries, showing how they functioned as a form of religious life a
Geographical Thought provides a clear and accessible introduction to the key ideas and figures in human geography. The book provides an essential introduction to the theories that have shaped the stud
Management of EMS utilizes the career development model of the National Fire Academy and the model curriculum of the Fire Emergency Service Higher Education (FESHE) group, to provide both officers and
A thoroughly revised and updated book, this definitive new edition reflects the latest advances in the popular Roy Adaptation Model, one of the most widely implemented nursing theories. Compact and co
Historians Fleming (Queen's U., Belfast) and O'Day (U. o Oxford) address the difficulty that scholars of modern Irish history have finding political, social, and economic data for the past two centuri
Sweeney (international studies, U. of Leeds, UK) examines the role of the state and state sovereignty in Europe as impacted by the interrelated processes of integration and economic neo-liberal global
Examining the broad structures and characteristics of the American film industry over the past few decades, Allen (film and television, U. of London, UK) offers chapters discussing the economics of th
/* MB711, 0-582-32727-X, Inghams, Patricia, The Brontes */ The novels of Charlotte, Emily and Anne Bronte are regarded among the greatest and most diverse in nineteenth century literature. This bo
A general introduction to the English author's life and works. Hammond (Nottingham Trent U.) places Wells within his historic setting and also provides a critical commentary on his writings: the scien
Shennan (history, Wellesley College) uses a wide array of primary and secondary sources to form his analysis of the complex attitudes behind the political events in France before, during and, especial
Shennan (history, Wellesley College) uses a wide array of primary and secondary sources to form his analysis of the complex attitudes behind the political events in France before, during and, especial
'Longman Preface books are intended to give "modern and authoritative guidance" on the lives and works of the major writers ... Gamini Salgado's A Preface to Lawrence does just that.' Times Educationa
John Rennie Short provides students with a different way of looking at and writing about the world, introducing them to geographies that have previously been lost, ignored or marginalized, and providi
Bringing together seminal writings on Beckett from the 1950s and 1960s with critical readings from the 1980s and 1990s, this collection is inspired by a wide variety of literary-theoretical approaches
Dante's work has fascinated readers for seven hundred years and has provided key reference points for writing as diverse as that of Chaucer, the Renaissance poets, the English Romantics, Tennyson and
An up to date short study which examines the key debates on British economic performance since 1914. Rex Pope considers the indicators and measures involved in assessing economic performance and then
Numerous studies consider the history of childhood, adolescence and old age, yet the middle aged, consistently the most productive and powerful of age groups have been consistently ignored. In this pi
European Security in the New Political Environment provides a thorough analysis of the detail and nature of post-Cold War security issues, from both traditional and new security agendas, assessing the
Regions at Risk provides an introduction to hazards, human vulnerability and disaster, paying particular attention to the more severe or novel risks and disaster that affect the general public. The bo
The fin de siecle, the period 1880-1914, long associated with decadence and with the literary movements of aestheticism and symbolism, has received renewed critical interest recently. The essays in th
Surveys the causes and effects of bastard feudalism and its contribution to the increasing mobility of society that marks the transition to the early modern world. Hicks (medieval history, King Alfred
The "Shakespearean Originals" series aims to provide readers of modern drama with 16th- and 17th-century playtexts which have been treated as historical documents, and are reproduced as closely to the
Detailed, scholarly discussion of the origins of modern Italy; diplomacy, politics, and war; the Liberal State; the transition to Fascism and the Fascist state; the turning point in modern Italian his
Attacked by T.S. Eliot and F.R. Leavis, Shelley's poetry has, over the last few decades, enjoyed a revival of critical interest. His radical politics and arrestingly original poetic strategies have be
See preceding entry. Volume two includes "Pippa passes" and most of Browning's best known poems: "My last duchess", "The pied piper of Hamelin", "Home thoughts", "From abroad", and "The lost leader".
An up-to-date synthesis and original interpretation of Lloyd George's life, personality and political career. This study challenges the traditional view of Lloyd George as an outsider in British polit
The history of the family has become the source of lively controversy and Ralph Houlbrooke's study has made a major contribution to the debate. Thorough investigations reveal the attitudes and aspirat
Whatever level you are working at, and assuming no prior research experience, Your Education Research Project Companion, 2nd edition provides the support and guidance you need in order to write a firs
Teaching Primary Art is an introductory textbook for those training to teach and support learning in art in the primary school. The book first explores the underpinning philosophy and pedagogy of teac
EMT Complete: A Comprehensive Worktext, Second Edition, is the first and only worktext to combine the elements of the traditional textbook and a workbook into one easy-to-use student resource. Conce
