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
This is the original History of the Modammedan Dynasties of Spain reprinted from the first edition of 1840-1843. It represents the foundations of our modern understanding of a great civilisation.
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 innovative and rapid growth of communication satellites and computer mediated technologies in the late 1980s and early 1990s, combined with the deregulation of national broadcasting, led many medi
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,
The twelve essays in this volume are not only an introduction to some of the most influential thinkers in human history. They are an invitation to the reader to participate in a living debate. 'What i
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
Shakespeare's plays have been adapted or rewritten in various, often surprising, ways since the seventeenth century. This groundbreaking anthology brings together twelve theatrical adaptations of Shak
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.
Designed to be used on its own or as a companion volume to the American Cities and Technology textbook. Chronologically, this volume ranges from the earliest technological dimensions of Amerindian set
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
This book combines accessible explanations of mathematical concepts with practical advice on effective ways of teaching the subject. Section A provides a framework of good practice. Section B aims to
A coincidence of wants, explains Lewis (Westminster College, Fulton, Missouri) is a technical economic term for when each of two parties happens to have what the other wants, so they can barter direct
Anthropolgy and Archaeology provides a valuable and much-needed introduction to the theories and methods of these two inter-related subjects. This volume covers the historical relationship and contemp
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
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
Anthropolgy and Archaeology provides a valuable and much-needed introduction to the theories and methods of these two inter-related subjects. This volume covers the historical relationship and contemp
Is falling in love the same the world over? What makes a 'happy marriage' in different cultures? How does our society influence us in the way we raise our children? Is modern life incompatible with in
Gary Genosko's timely study traces McLuhan's influence on the work of Jean Baudrillard, arguing that McLuhan's ideas have been far more influential than hitherto imagined in the development of postmod
These essays demonstrate that support for a more aggressive battle against slavery had been growing for a number of decades before finding broad support among abolitionists in the 1850s. Ultimately t
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
