Ideas of national identity, nationalism and transnationalism are now a central feature of contemporary film studies, as well as primary concerns for film-makers themselves. Embracing a range of nation
In The Balkan Wars 1912-1913, Richard Hall examines the origins, the enactment and the resolution of the Balkan Wars, during which the Ottoman Empire fought a Balkan coalition of Bulgaria, Greece, Mon
Series: History of FeminismIn the course of the last two decades, the number of arrests, imprisonment and detention of aliens and citizens of foreign origin has increased significantly in the West. Th
Durkeim's book on suicide, first published in 1897, is widely regarded as a classic text, and is essential reading for any student of Durkheim's thought and sociological method. This book examines the
Series: International Library of PhilosophyFirst published in 1987, this collection brings together important articles written by Emmeline Pankhurst and her daughters during the Suffragette Campaign,
Series: International Library of PhilosophyFirst published in 1988, this volume situates the work of the Fabian Women's Group in the context of both Fabian socialism and the thought and practise of th
Series: International Library of PhilosophyThis two-volume encyclopedia contains biographical and topic entries ranging from 200 to 1,000 words each, written by experts from all over the world. In add
Series: International Library of PhilosophyFirst published in 1987, this collection brings together the major articles which fuelled the feminist campaigns and helped to bring about significant reform
Series: International Library of PhilosophyFirst published in 1987, this volume gathers togeter writings of Teresa Billington-Greig, suffragette, activist and political theorist.
Academics in the fields of politics, law, development, and area studies, as well as scholar-practitioners present 14 contributions studying recent developments in international cooperation supporting
The suppression of war has been the primary objective of the United Nations for almost fifty years, and stopping a war before it starts is easier than ending a war already underway. History, however,
Paul Rookes and Jane Willson explain perception and perceptual processes in a way that almost anyone can understand. The study of perception, or how the brain processes information from the senses , h
Examining the controversies that have accompanied the publication of novels representing the Holocaust, this compelling book explores such literature to analyze their violently mixed receptions and wh
Provides historical and geographical information on the African slave trade in America, African Americans' participation in combat during wartime, and their struggle for equality during the Civil Righ
Series: Critical Perspectives on Business and ManagementOriginally published 1974. Thousands of elementary schools for the children of the poor were founded during the nineteenth century, yet there is
Why do the big philosophical questions so often strike us as far-fetched and little to with everyday life? Mary Midgley shows that it need not be that way; she shows that there is a need for philosoph
These 12 essays by British, Canadian, and American academics in history and political science stem from a May 1999 colloquium at the U. of Edinburgh. Editors Stafford and Jeffreys-Jones (both affiliat
British Political Process: An Introduction is an exciting new text for students which clearly and simply explains the workings of the British political system. Written by those close to the political
Series: Applied Legal PhilosophyThis book discovers what the sources to Shakespeare's Comedies and Tragedies really were and considers the dramatic reasons for Shakespeare's departure from them.
This text presents a devastating critique of the currently fashionable idea of globalisation. Using comprehensive and non-technical language this book looks at the world's cultural and value diversity
Series: Collected Writings of Modern Western Scholars on JapanThis book advances a new approach, based on existing law, to constructing entitlements in human tissue and resolving resulting property co
Series: Collected Writings of Modern Western Scholars on JapanLaw and Agonistic Politics examines the relation between law and politics in terms of a range of agonistic theories, influenced by authors
Professionalism and Ethics in Teaching presents a thought-provoking and stimulating study of the moral dimensions of the teaching professions. After discussing the moral implications of professionalis
This book brings together contributors from the different member states of the European Union in order to understand the different degrees of subscription to the concept of Europe and the role educati
Despite its title, this book is a collection of many, short, fun-to-read writings on British and American theater, highlighting a variety of stars such as Ralph Fiennes, Helen Mirren, Fiona Shaw, Savi
Adaptations considers the theoretical and practical difficulties surrounding the translation of a text into film, and the reverse process; the novelisation of films. Through three sets of case studies
The Cold War examines the complex arguments which divided East and West following the end of the Second World War, and analyzes its eight major phases, including:* the emergence of the Cold War* Coexi
Classical Mythology in English Literature brings together a range of English versions of three classical myths. It allows students to explore the ways in which they have been reinterpreted and reinven
What do we know of the real Nebuchadnezzar? Was there an historical precedent for the mythical Gilgamesh? Who were the Hittites? When did Isaiah preach? How did Jezebel get her reputation?These and ma
Managerialism and Nursing examines the effect of new management strategies on nurses, their morale and the profession as a whole. Using an innovative study of nurses conducted by the Royal College of
Reproduces 16 articles from their original publication between the middle 1960s and the middle 1990s exploring legal aspects and consequences of the movement to end slavery. The topics include the com
This pioneering collection engages with recent research in different areas of the archaeological discipline to bring together case-studies of the household material culture from later prehistoric and
Starting with the 16th century trade of Latin American silver for Chinese silk, ten researchers trace the economic, environmental and social history of the Pacific region. They examine the trade of di
Women on the Edge, a collection of Alcestis, Medea, Helen, and Iphegenia at Aulis, provides a broad sample of Euripides' plays focusing on women, and spans the chronology of his surviving works, from
This revised edition of the classic text of the period provides both the student and the specialist with an informative account of post-Roman English society.After a general survey of the main develop
This book provides a comprehensive and accessible introduction to the practice and results of art therapy in palliative care. It includes first-hand accounts from both therapists and clients in a vari
Soviet Politics in Perspective is a new edition of Richard Sakwas successful textbook Soviet Politics: an introduction. Thoroughly revised and updated it builds on the previous editions comprehensive
Luke's Gospel provides a comprehensive and schematic reading of Luke's Gospel, one of the most important books detailing the life and works of Christ, in six main parts. Knight introduces the Gospel a
Colloquial Portuguese CD-ROM is an exciting and easy-to-use multimedia language course. 'If you want to get to grips with any of the languages, Routledge's Colloquial Series is the best place you coul
Foundations of Economics breathes life into the discipline by linking key economic concepts with wider debates and issues. By bringing to light delightful mind-teasers, philosophical questions and int
