Complicated problems in society are increasingly being understood as technological or engineering problems. This techno-utopianism colours much discussion around politics, the economy and society. The
This book is the first to compare Denmark and Portugal systematically in the high middle ages to show, how the two countries became strong kingdoms and important powers internationally by participatin
This book discusses how the Russian government, greatly concerned about Russia’s increasingly negative image in the West, is taking steps through various kinds of public diplomacy to project a more po
This book addresses provides a series of in-depth portraits of men and women who have been labelled ‘terrorists’, from the 19th, 20th and 21st centuries.Bridging historical methodologies and
Through the use of contemporary case studies, this book examines the role of knowledge in water practices across Asia. It challenges the idea of water as a mere resource, by showing how
Expanding Disciplinarity in Architectural Practice presents an argument for the role of an architect as a generalist with a particular ability to bring spatial intelligence to bear on the significant
This new collection is a contribution to the literature on police ethics, specifically the philosophical literature on ethical issues that arise in police enforcement of the law.
The Second Language Learning Processes of Students with Specific Learning Difficulties is the only recent book available to offer a detailed and in-depth discussion of the second language learning pro
The efficient market hypothesis (EMH) maintains that all relevant information is fully and immediately reflected in stock prices and that investors will obtain an equilibrium rate of return. The EMH h
In an age when students come to class with more varied music listening preferences and tastes than ever before, music educators often find themselves at a loss for how to connect with their students.
Metapsychology and the Foundations of Psychoanalysis redresses faults in Freud’s original conception to develop a coherent theoretical basis for psychodynamic theory. Simon Boag demonstrates that Freu
Metapsychology and the Foundations of Psychoanalysis redresses faults in Freud’s original conception to develop a coherent theoretical basis for psychodynamic theory. Simon Boag demonstrates that Freu
Series: Routledge Literature HandbooksFirst published in 1939. This book consists chiefly of extracts from Chuang Tzu, Mencius and Han Fei Tzu. Chuang Tzu's.
Sport events are inextricably linked to the places in which they are hosted. High profile events require high quality venues, and the proper management of facilities is crucial to their success. Now i
The idea of contrition in international relations is relatively new territory and has garnered both praise and concern. On the one hand, public apologies and other forms of contrition have become fash
The 9/11 attacks, the public furores over intelligence following the invasion of Iraq in 2003, and a succession of highly publicized inquiries on both of sides of the Atlantic, have served to amplify
This volume comprises the best essays of Prof. Richard Kohn focusing on civilian control of the military in American history and contemporary national security affairs.One of the oldest problems of hu
Habermas and Law makes accessible the most important essays in English that deal with the application to law of the work of major philosophers for whom law was not a main concern. It encompasses not o
In recent years European states have turned toward more austere political regimes, entailing budget cuts, deregulation of labour markets, restrictions of welfare systems, securitization of borders and
With the interest in practice theory and praxeology on the rise, praxeology can be considered an emerging new methodological as well as theoretical paradigm which successfully overcomes epistemologica
This book offers a broader theory of nuclear deterrance and examines the way nuclear and conventional deterrence interact with non-military factors in a series of case studies. The work aims to move d
This handbook describes in detail different contemporary approaches to group work with children and adolescents. Further, this volume illustrates the application of these models to work with the youth
Adopting a critical management perspective, this book examines the most important themes and challenges in contemporary global sport management. From governance, corruption and corporate social respon
Routledge Applied Linguistics is a series of comprehensive textbooks, providing students and researchers with the support they need for advanced study in the core areas of English language and Applied
This book provides an in-depth analysis of the challenges, potential and theoretical possibilities of apps and considers the processes of change for education and home learning environments. Drawing t
Analyzing business models in today's financialized world requires an understanding of strategic management, finance and accounting which can be demanding. This book helps students and managers to thin
Analyzing business models in today's financialized world requires an understanding of strategic management, finance and accounting which can be demanding. This book helps students and managers to thin
Working with Relational and Developmental Trauma in Children and Adolescents focuses on the multi-layered complex and dynamic area of trauma, loss and disrupted attachment on babies, children, adolesc
This book explores how humans in the Renaissance lived with, attended to, and considered the minds, feelings, and sociality of other creatures. It examines how Renaissance literature and natural histo
Series: Critical Concepts in the EnvironmentThe titles included here represent a broad range of both theoretical and empirical approaches to the subject of industrial, employee and workplace relations
Series: Critical Concepts in FinanceThe behaviour of individuals within organizations was the single most important area of study for the Tavistock Institute. The titles reproduced here help chart th
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Series: Routledge International HandbooksMonetary policy, the role of money and the economics of inflation are just some of the issues covered in this set.
World Music: A Global Journey, Fourth Edition takes students around the world to experience the diversity of musical expression and cultural traditions. It is known for its breadth in surveying the wo
Over the last decade, the U.S., UK Israel and other states have begun to use Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) for military operations and for targeted killings in places like Pakistan, Yemen and Somali
European Social Problems is the first book to examine social problems in Europe from the perspective of the social sciences. Key issues around health, crime, poverty, immigration, ethnicity, gender an
European Social Problems is the first book to examine social problems in Europe from the perspective of the social sciences. Key issues around health, crime, poverty, immigration, ethnicity, gender an
British decolonization of the subcontinent was achieved at the cost of Partition which created two independent nations, India and Pakistan. The human cost of the Partition has been glossed over in dev
Cultural safety is just one of a number of culture-focused approaches to health care.An Introduction to Cultural Safety is the first textbook to define, examine and position the concept in an internat
