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Romanticism and Form
by A. RawesThis book offers new analyzes of canonical texts, contextualizations of Romantic forms in relation to war, nationalism and empire, reassessments of neglected and marginalized writers and explorations of the relationship between form and reader. It showcases a range of new approaches that are informed by deconstruction, theology and new technology.
The New Film History: Sources, Methods, Approaches
by J. Chapman M. Glancy S. HarperThe first major overview of the field of film history in twenty years, this book offers a wide-ranging account of the methods, sources and approaches used by modern film historians. The key areas of research are analysed, alongside detailed case studies centred on well-known American, Australian, British and European films.
Communication in the Age of Suspicion: Trust and the Media
by V. Bakir D. BarlowIn this timely volume, fourteen international contributors explore the relationship between media and trust, beginning with an examination of the decline of trust in key institutions. The book concludes by considering the future implications for media communication and exploring potential directions for further research in this Age of Suspicion.
Decadence in the Late Novels of Henry James
by A. KventselLooking at the novels of James's major phase in the context of fin-de-siècle decadence, this book illuminates central issues in the James corpus and central aspects of a rich and fraught cultural moment. Through a close examination of the textures of the novels, Kventsel defines and explores their psycho-cultural field of meaning.
Rethinking Modernity: Postcolonialism and the Sociological Imagination
by G. BhambraArguing for the idea of connected histories, Bhambra presents a fundamental reconstruction of the idea of modernity in contemporary sociology. She criticizes the abstraction of European modernity from its colonial context and the way non-Western "others" are disregarded. It aims to establish a dialogue in which "others" can speak and be heard.
The Other: Feminist Reflections in Ethics
by Helen Fielding Gabrielle Hiltmann Dorothea Olkowski Anne ReicholdThe western philosophical tradition has only recently explored alterity, in particular the alterity of woman as the other of man. This volume reflects on the ethical implications of this, and on the need for a rethinking of the implicit structures of Western philosophy, which exclude women as subjects who conceptualize the world and society.
The Word and the World: Biblical Exegesis and Early Modern Science
by K. Killeen P. ForshawThis book explores the impact of biblical reading practices on scientific thought in the Sixteenth and Seventeenth centuries. It addresses the idea that the natural philosophers of the era forged their new sciences despite, rather than because of, the pervasive bible-centeredness of early modern thought.
Negotiating Political Conflicts
by F. PfetschNegotiating Political Conflicts analyzes comprehensively the foundations for understanding negotiations: What is negotiation? What are the most important concepts and terms? Empirical examples illustrate theoretical conceptions. Academics and practitioners will find this book an invaluable companion to the theory and practice of negotiation.
Coleridge and the Crisis of Reason
by R. BerkeleyThis exciting new study examines Coleridge's understanding of the Pantheism Controversy - the crisis of reason in German philosophy - revealing the context informing Coleridge's understanding of German thinkers. It establishes the central importance of the contested status of reason for Coleridge's poetry and later religious thought.
Trinidad and Tobago: Ethnic Conflict, Inequality and Public Sector Governance (Ethnicity, Inequality and Public Sector Governance)
by Ralph PremdasHow does a multi-ethnic society resolve the contentious issue of resource allocation without damaging the state? This study examines inequality in terms of distributive justice, adaptation of political institutions, the role of symbols of recognition in representation and conflict management in power sharing, resource allocation and public policy.
Britain, France and the Entente Cordiale Since 1904 (Studies in Military and Strategic History)
by A. CapetThis collection gathers many of the best-known names in the field of Anglo-French relations and provides an authoritative survey of the field. Starting with the crucial period of the First World War and ending with the equally complex question of the second Iraq War, the study has an emphasis on British perceptions of the Entente.
Deviance in Contemporary Crime Fiction (Crime Files)
by C. GregoriouThis book explores the three aspects of deviance that contemporary crime fiction manipulates: linguistic, social, and generic. Gregoriou conducts case studies into crime series by James Patterson, Michael Connelly and Patricia Cornwell, and investigates the way in which these novelists correspondingly challenge those aforementioned conventions.
Cultural Studies' Affective Voices
by M. GreggIn a series of encounters with key figures in the field of cultural studies, this book draws together interest in affect theory and contemporary politics to describe the mobilising effects of individual scholarly voices in cultural studies' history, emphasising the ongoing importance of engaged, public intellectualism throughout.
From Old English to Standard English: A Course Book in Language Variations Across Time (Studies in English Language)
by Dennis FreebornThis practical course book explores the development of the language from Old English to the establishment of Standard English. This third edition has been expanded to provide further background information, with a supplementary website and new sections to outline the development of writing hands and provide a brief introduction to palaeography.
Martin Luther King Jr. and the Civil Rights Movement: Controversies and Debates
by John A KirkDrawing upon a wide-ranging selection of scholarship and popular history, this invaluable sourcebook throws a powerful light on the civil rights movement and its most influential leader. Debates that until now have been carried out across a variety of books and journals are here brought together for the first time in a clear and insightful volume which introduces readers to key topics, debates and writers in the field. Martin Luther King, Jr and the Civil Rights Movement covers wider movement issues such as:- National and local leadership styles.- The role of women and gender.- Violence and non-violence.- Integration and separatism.It also examines specific issues related to King, including:- Family, church and educational influences.- Oratory and authorship.- King's relationship with Malcolm X and other leaders.- King's more radical stand during the final years of his life.- Controversies and debates surrounding his assassination.- Ongoing efforts to commemorate King's achievements.Authoritative and stimulating this is an essential resource for anyone with an interest in the man and the movement.
Henry VIII and the English Reformation (British History in Perspective)
by Richard RexAbandoning the traditional narrative approach to the subject, Richard Rex presents an analytical account which sets out the logic of Henry VIII's shortlived Reformation. Starting with the fundamental matter of the royal supremacy, Rex goes on to investigate the application of this principle to the English ecclesiastical establishment and to the traditional religion of the people. He then examines the extra impetus and the new direction which Henry's regime gave to the development of a vernacular and literate devotional culture, and shows how, despite Henry's best intentions, serious religious divisions had emerged in England by the end of his reign. The study emphasises the personal role of Henry VIII in driving the Reformation process and how this process, in turn, considerably reinforced the monarch's power.This updated edition of a powerful interpretation of Henry VIII's Reformation retains the analytical edge and stylish lucidity of the original text while taking full account of the latest research. An important new chapter elucidates the way in which 'politics' and 'religion' interacted in early Tudor England.
A History of China (Macmillan Essential Histories)
by J. RobertsJ. A. G. Roberts offers a clear account of China's history for both students and general readers. A History China spans the whole timeframe of the world's longest civilization, from prehistory and the empire to the Communist revolution and the dramatic economic rise of today's China. This long and complex history is presented in a clear and approachable style. Each chapter deals with a key period, summarizing the most significant developments and identifying the main themes. This new edition, thoroughly revised and updated in the light of the latest research, begins with a discussion of recent archaeological discoveries and how these have altered our understanding of China's early history. There follow chapters on China's imperial history which incorporate new scholarship on topics such as the position of women in Chinese society, China's relationship with inner Asia and the explanations advanced for China's failure to industrialize at a much earlier date. The modern period is well covered with reference to the Opium Wars and the impact of Western imperialism, the 1911 Revolution, the Republican period and the Communist victory.Concluding with a critical assessment of the progress of China under Communist rule, this is an up-to-date and authoritative overview of China's past at the moment when China is emerging as, arguably, the great power of the twenty-first century.
Britain Since 1945: Aspects of Identity
by P. LeeseBritain since 1945' is an ideal introductory text for students of British Studies, cultural studies and modern British history. Assuming no prior knowledge, Leese offers students of all backgrounds both the essential chronological grounding and vital insight into the issues of identity necessary for a full understanding of contemporary Britain.
Sports History: A Practical Guide
by Martin PolleyWhy should we study the history of sport? What primary sources do sports historians use? How can you make your own sports history work more sophisticated and professional?If you are studying sport or history, and are looking for a deeper appreciation of the ideas and methods involved in the historical study of sport, then this book is essential reading. Through themed chapters, Martin Polley explores:- the nature of sports history- the importance of the past in contemporary sport- the types of primary evidence that sports historians use.With numerous practical exercises designed to bring sports history to life, a glossary and extensive guidance to further resources, this indispensable book will enhance your understanding and enjoyment of sports history.
Operations Without Pain: The Practice and Science of Anaesthesia in Victorian Britain (Science, Technology and Medicine in Modern History)
by S. SnowThe introduction of anaesthesia to Victorian Britain marked a defining moment between modern medicine and earlier practices. This book uses new information from John Snow's casebooks and London hospital archives to revise many of the existing historical assumptions about the early history of surgical anaesthesia. By examining complex patterns of innovation, reversals, debate and geographical difference, Stephanie Snow shows how anaesthesia became established as a routine part of British medicine.
Seventeenth-Century Europe: State, Conflict and Social Order in Europe 1598-1700 (Macmillan History of Europe)
by Thomas MunckThis thematically organised text provides a compelling introduction and guide to the key problems and issues of this highly controversial century. Offering a genuinely comparative history, Thomas Munck adeptly balances Eastern and Southern Europe, Scandinavia, and the Ottoman Empire against the better-known history of France, the British Isles and Spain. Seventeenth-Century Europe- gives full prominence to the political context of the period, arguing that the Thirty Years War is vital to understanding the social and political developments of the early modern period- provides detailed coverage of the debates surrounding the 'general crisis', absolutism and the growth of the state, and the implications these had for townspeople, the peasantry and the poor - examines changes in economic orientation within Europe, as well as continuity and change in mental and cultural traditions at different social levels.Now fully revised, this second edition of a well-established and approachable synthesis features important new material on the Ottomans, Christian-Moslem contacts and on the role of women. The text has also been thoroughly updated to take account of recent research.
British Theatre of the 1990s: Interviews with Directors, Playwrights, Critics and Academics
by M. Aragay H. Klein E. Monforte P. ZozayaThis exciting book uniquely combines interviews with scholars and practitioners in theatre studies to look at what most people feel is a pivotal moment of British theatre - the 1990s. With a particular focus on 'in-yer-face theatre', this volume will be essential reading for all students and scholars of contemporary British theatre.
The Women's Movement in Wartime: International Perspectives, 1914-19
by A. Fell I. SharpThis comparative, interdisciplinary book explores the responses of the women's movement to World War I in all of the major belligerent nations. The contributors cover key topics including women's relationship with the state, women's war service, mothers in wartime, suffrage, peace and the aftermath of war, and women's guilt and responsibility.
Publishing in the First World War: Essays in Book History
by M. Hammond S. TowheedThis book explores the publishing and reading practices formed and changed by the First World War. From an exploration of British and Australian trench journals to the impact of war on the literary figures of the home front, the essays provide new information about the production, circulation and reception of reading matter during this time.
Romanticism's Debatable Lands
by C. Lamont M. RossingtonThis book uses the theme of 'debatable lands', to explore aspects of writing in the Romantic period. Walter Scott brought it to a wider public, and the phrase came to be applied to debates which were intellectual, political or artistic. These debates are pursued in a collection of essays grouped under the headings such as 'Britain and Ireland'.