After a 62-page introduction to Mead's (1863-1931) thought and how it was influenced by such contemporary Chicago scholars and activists as John Dewey, Jane Addams, and Mary McDowell, Deegan (sociolog
Collected here for the first time in one volume, four key Platonic dialogues-the Ion, the Protagorus, the Gorgius and the Phaedrus - serve as an important introduction to the productive ambiguities o
Heyman (engineering, U. of Cambridge) offers a non-mathematical introduction to the theory of structures, by which engineers and scientists can calculate the forces within a structure and, if it is a
For the budding historian, this Level 4 reader gives a comprehensive introduction to Egyptian gods and goddesses, including Horus, Re, and Anubis. As an added bonus, there is tons of neat information
This revised and updated Second Edition of the best-selling reference/text is essential reading for students and scientists who seek a thorough and practical introduction to the field of polymer spect
Edited and with an Introduction by Linda LearThis trove of previously uncollected writings by the author of Silent Spring is a priceless addition to our knowledge of the great environmentalist and her
Gender and Mental Health provides a critical introduction to the ways in which gender affects mental health experiences and mental health service use. The volume is unique in including a policy perspe
We are now living in a 'risk' society: risk analysis, risk assessment and risk management are ever-expanding industries. In this lively and engaging introduction to one of todays major sociocultural c
This concise and clear introduction to Celtic spirituality provides an overview of all aspects of Celtic understandings. By providing readers not only with a narrative, but with the poetry and songs o
Hector-Neri Castaneda is recognized as one of the most important philosophers of the late-twentieth century. Here readers will find a lively introduction to Castaneda’s thought as well as an opportuni
Feminist Perspectives on the Body provides an accessible introduction to this extremely popular new area and is aimed at students from a variety of disciplines who are interested in gaining an underst
With an Introduction and Notes by Anne Varty, Royal Holloway, University of London. De Profundis is Wilde's eloquent and bitter reproach from prison to his lover, Lord Alfred Douglas. He contrasts his
Based on lectures given at the University of Illinois in 1961, Elementary Excitations in Solids provides a pedagogical introduction to our present view of solids as a system of interacting electrons a
For English teacher Amanda Pepper, the champagne gala on behalf of Philly Prep's library is her introduction to the ultrarich Main Line society--an evening so extravagant that nothing can tarnish the
In their introduction to this collection of essays, the editors argue that constraints can be seen as a source of literary creativity, and given that translation is even more constrained than 'origina
This new interpretation of the final years of Imperial Russia provides a clear and concise introduction to a critical period in the history of modern Russia. Professor Hutchinson outlines the key prob
Horace has long been revered as the supreme lyric poet of the Augustan Age. In his perceptive introduction to this translation of Horace's Odes and Satires, Sidney Alexander engagingly spells out how
(Faber Piano Adventures ). BigTime Piano Jazz & Blues is a great collection of jazz and blues pieces. Standards such as "Take the 'A' Train" and "Desafinado" provide an introduction to basic jazz
An introduction to the various interactions of the physico-chemical phenomena involved for readers with at least a second-year undergraduate knowledge of physics. Borghi (U. of Aix-Marseille II) and D
Collects the correspondence of two American poets from 1951 to 1962, as well as the later correspondence between Levertov and the widow of Williams. An introduction explaining the genesis and nature o
Covering 3,500 years from the earliest records to the introduction of gunpowder, considers China, Japan, South Asia, and Central Asia as well as the tradition core of western culture. Defines terms fr
Illus. in full color. A fascinating introduction to the world of wolves, one of nature's most enduring and misunderstood creatures. Wolf-pack behavior, body language, and the meaning of howls are all
Developed from the very popular fourth chapter of the authors' Classical Rhetoric for the Modern Student, 4th ed., Style and Statement is a concise introduction to the components of effective style as
In his piercing introduction to An Economic Interpretation the author wrote that “whoever leaves economic pressures out of history or out of discussion of public questions is in mortal peril of substi
Table of Contents 1. Introduction How to use this Book Safety in Motorcycle Service The Work Area (setting up shop) Tools Fasteners, Measurements and Conversions 2. Buying Your Bike Choosing the Ri
With the topic still in its infancy, the focus of this book through its 38 contributions is methodological. It provides an introduction to the disease, its epidemiology, care implications, and the dev
* Useful to all ICP-MS (both professional and academic), this book will cover:- analytical applications of ICP-MS- fundamental aspects of ICP-MS- sample introduction system and RF generators for ICP-M
A new edition of The Merchant of Venice is complemented by an overview of Shakespeare's life and theater, an introduction to the play, selections from the play's sources, critical commentaries, a hist
This volume is a lively, wide-ranging introduction to ethics. It provides accessible coverage of the main ethical theories which offer the basis for an exploration of key issues and recent development
This volume is a lively, wide-ranging introduction to ethics. It provides accessible coverage of the main ethical theories which offer the basis for an exploration of key issues and recent development
Provides a comprehensive introduction to the English legal system and basic contract law for those involved in the construction industry. This book covers the level 2 module of The CIOB's Education Fr
Offers a criticial introduction to the life and career of the English Renaissance writer, responsible for the work entitled "The Compleat Angler," which has almost never been out of print since 1623
"All investors, from beginners to old hands, should gain from the use of this guide, as I have." From the Introduction by Michael F. Price, president, Franklin Mutual Advisors, Inc.Benjamin Graham has
Beginning with an introduction to the scriptural background of the Saiva religion, this volume presents a translation accompanied by a re-edition of the Sanskrit text with the help of two manuscripts
This book contains the edited text of Virgil's The Eclogues & Georgics, with an introduction to the life and works of Virgil, supplementary chapters discussing differences in the text, and a detai
Since the publication of the first edition in 1966, Eye and Brain has established itself worldwide as an essential introduction to the basic phenomena of visual perception. In this book, Gregory offe
A collection of 40 sayings (hadith) from the Prophet Muhammad, this anthology and introduction to the study of the Prophet’s sayings includes the Arabic original printed alongside the English t
An ideal introduction to the history of Buddhism. Andrew Skilton - a writer on and practitioner of Buddhism - explains the development of the basic concepts of Buddhism during its 2,500 years of histo
An informative introduction to the "world records" held by fourteen members of the animal kingdom. Each spread portrays an animal that is the largest, slowest, longest lived. Readers can see the anim
This volume contains a critical edition of Ovid's epistle of Medea to Jason and of the fragments of his lost tragedy Medea, including testimonia. Introduction and commentary deal with matters of langu
