Provides a practical guide to the critical reading of ethnographic studies: discussing in detail how to identify the main arguments and what is involved in making an assessment of such studies.
Offers a concise synthesis of the valuable research accomplished in recent years which has transformed our view of religious belief and practice in pre-Reformation England. The author argues that the
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This study of the Anglo--Dutch Wars (1652-54, 1665-67, 1672-74) sets them in their naval, political and economic contexts. Competing essentially over trade, both governments were crucially influenced
This eagerly awaited volume, the first of its kind by western scholars, describes the development amongst the diverse inhabitants of the immense landmass between the Carpathians and Urals of a politic
The series provides students with accessible annotated editions of key texts in English and American literature from medieval to modern times. This volume presents a selection of English poet Arthur H
An introduction to the social, economic, and political history of all the major Anglo-American colonial regions, from Canada to the Caribbean, relating the British colonial experience to the larger pr
At the beginning of the seventeenth century Spain was the foremost power in Europe. Yet during the hundred years that followed, it suffered an acute decline, economically and politically. Graham Darby
Cavour was perhaps the key figure in the process of Italian unification. As prime minister of Piedmont, still reeling from military humiliation by Austria, he turned his backward and insignificant hom
This ambitious survey draws together the two major wars of decolonization fought by France in Indochina and Algeria (as well as the lesser but far from insignificant military operations in Madagascar,
This comprehensive history of linguistics is part of a 5 volume set. Together, the volumes examine the social, cultural and religious functions of language, its place in education, the prestige attach
In recent years, feminist scholars, through their insistence on the key role of gender in critical analysis, have brought about a profound revitalization of literary and cultural studies. This text dr
A highly topical analysis of European Nationalism from the French Revolution through to the aftermath of the First World War, when the nationalist issues and problems that dominate the political lands
Using Geochemical Data brings together in one volume a wide range of ideas and methods currently used in geochemistry, providing a foundation of knowledge from which the reader can interpret, evaluate
In this book Professor Berkowitz studies the diversity of American drama from the stylistic, experimental plays of O'Neill, through verse, tragedy and community theatre, to the theatre of the 1990s. T
Providing a thorough reassessment of our understanding of politics in Third World societies, this book contains some of the liveliest and most original analyses to have been published in recent years.
How children first acquire language is one of the central issues in linguistics. This book draws on a wide range of research, including work in developmental psychology, anthropology and sociology, to
Archaeologists and archaeology students have long since needed an authoritative account of the techniques now available to them, designed to be understood by non-scientists. This book fills the gap an
This practical book is designed to help not only the specialist, but also the primary and middle school teacher, whose responsibility it is to provide gymnastic education. Opening chapters discuss the
An exciting examination of the entire history of the Carolingian 'dynasty' in western Europe. The author shows the whole period to be one of immense political, religious. cultural and intellectual dyn
'Hurray for Mackenzie and Guilford for at last we have a pictorial guide to the rock-forming minerals! . . . such feasts of colour in mineralogy books are rare . . . an admirable guide'New Scientist
For courses in critical care, acute care nursing, and as a supplemental text in advanced medical-surgical nursing. Complete guide to high-acuity nursing in all care settings High-Acuity Nursing &n
For all learners preparing for allied health careers or seeking to upgrade their skills and move on to new responsibilities. This text is ideal for high school vocational programs; adult education pro
Clinical Pocket Guide for Health & Physical Assessment in Nursingis a resource that can be used by novice students and professional nurses alike. For students who don’t take a separate health
For use as a primary textbook in clinical nursing education programs, and as a reference for practicing nursesHelp each student think like a nurse using a clear, consistent presentation of nursing ski
This is a complete guide to statistics and SPSS for social science students. Statistics with SPSS for Social Science provides a step-by-step explanation of all the important statistical concepts, test
More and more people are considering a career in nursing or healthcare, but the thought of undertaking an academic degree at university can be intimidating. Whether you are moving straight from school
Pearson's Comprehensive Dental Assisting is all about ensuring that you will be a successful student and dental assistant. To help ensure this success, a focus is placed on learning both technical an
Despite its inflaming title, this is a solid narrative history intended more for general readers rather than the academic community. Lord (local and regional history, U. of Cambridge) begins with a hi
Literacy for QTLS is written specifically with the needs of all those training to teach or currently working in the lifelong learning sector in mind.This highly practical and accessible text will help
This book will help you to understand the use of statistics in nursing literature, and show you how to use statistics effectively in answering your own research questions. Case studies throughout show
Martel (history, U. of Northern British Columbia) updates Joll's (d. 1994) account first published in 1984 and augmented but not thoroughly revised in 1992. They look beyond the immediate well known c
Mounted irregulars of the white settle society of the Transvaal, in South Africa, were pitted against professional British soldiers in the war; the two sides were similarly armed, and broadly shared a
Using easy-to-understand, non-technical language, this book covers basic terminology, background and the OE vocabulary students need to know. The text is divided into sections which each have two par
The eighteenth century was a period when the modern Novel emerged through the work of writers such as Laurence Sterne (1713-68), Richardson, Defoe, Fielding and Johnson. However, the writing of Sterne
Crampton (East European history, U. of Oxford, UK) surveys the history of the region since 1945, covering the communist states of Albania, Bulgaria, Romania, and Yugoslavia, as well as Greece. The boo
Arnold (South Asian history, University of London) tracks Gandhi's influence and image over the course of 40 years in public life, highlighting the struggle for the rights of Indians in South Africa,
Childs (emeritus, German politics, University of Nottingham) recounts the events leading up to the 1989 re-opening of the Berlin Wall and the re-unification of Germany in 1990. Drawing from interview
Finally, the long awaited Poems of Shelley, Volume 2, the lastest book in the Longman Annotated English Poets series is here! New datings and contextual exposition of the major works Fully annota
The Middle English popular romances enjoyed a wide appeal in later medieval Britain, and even today students of medieval literature will encounter examples of the genre, such as Sir Orfeo, Sir Tristre
