Writing well, and persuasively, is not only a discipline that can be learned, it is one deeply rooted in the classical arts of rhetoric and polemic. This book introduces the essential skills, rules, and steps for producing effective political prose... Zobraziť viac
This volume offers a comprehensive critical and theoretical introduction to the genre of the fairy tale. Zobraziť viac
In 2002 it was estimated that one in eight Americans will live in gated communities. What has sparked this alarming trend?Behind the Gates is Setha Low's revealing account of what life is like inside these suburban fortresses. After years researching... Zobraziť viac
The relatively new field of organizational improvisation is concerned with the pressures on organizations to react continually to today's ever-changing environment. Organizational improvisation has important implications for such subjects as product... Zobraziť viac
This team of international experts analyses the possibilities and limitations of preventing or reducing terrorism by addressing the factors that give rise to it and sustain it. The key questions raised include... Zobraziť viac
What does it mean to be part of the mass known as 'The Poor'? What visions are conjured up in our minds when someone is labelled 'Muslim'? What assumptions do we make about their needs, values and politics? How do we react individually and as a society... Zobraziť viac
The English language varies in a number of ways, depending on the people who use it, how it is used and in what circumstances. "Varieties of Modern English "gives readers the tools needed to understand the diversity of the English language and the... Zobraziť viac
Drawing on a rich diversity of theoretical approaches and practical strategies, urban geographers are at the forefront of understanding the global and local processes shaping cities, and of making sense of the urban experiences of a wide variety of... Zobraziť viac
First published in 1953, this seminal introduction to political philosophy is intended for both the student of political theory and for the general reader. After an introduction which explains the nature and purpose of philosophy, Dr Murray provides a... Zobraziť viac
This book analyzes the development of the European Parliament's (EP) committees and their relationship with national political parties in the light of the EP's increased legislative role over the last three decades... Zobraziť viac
Understanding Reading revolutionized reading research and theory when the first edition appeared in 1971 and continues to be a leader in the field. In the sixth edition of this classic text Smith's purpose remains the same: to shed light on fundamental... Zobraziť viac
One of the most remarkable aspects of South Korea's transition from impoverished post-colonial nation to fully-fledged industrialized democracy has been the growth of its independent and dynamic labour movement. Korean Workers and Neoliberal... Zobraziť viac
This classic text, originally published in 1948, is a study of the public administration movement from the viewpoint of political theory and the history of ideas. It seeks to review and analyze the theoretical element in administrative writings and to... Zobraziť viac
Presents a coherent and accessible historical account of the major phases of British and American Twentieth-century criticism, from 'decadent' aestheticism to feminist, decontsructonist and post-colonial theories. Special attention is given to new... Zobraziť viac
Photography: History and Theory is a new text book on the history of photography and critical theory. Zobraziť viac
What makes people go into business? What makes some businessmen-and some businesses-outstandingly successful, while others, with opportunities just as good, fail? These questions are often asked, and have often been studied from the point of view of... Zobraziť viac
Revolutions are melancholy moments in history-brief gasps of hope that emerges from misery and disillusionment. This is true for great revolutions, like 1789 in France or 1917 in Russia, but applies to lesser political upheavals as well. Conflict... Zobraziť viac
Sex Slang not only gives you 3,000 new words to talk about your favourite pastimes, it will open your eyes to practices you didn't even know existed. Infused with humour, it provides a spectacular sexual vocabulary from all over the English speaking... Zobraziť viac
Over the years, pragmatics - the study of the use and meaning of utterances to their situations - has become a more and more important branch of linguistics, as the inadequacies of a purely formalist, abstract approach to the study of language have... Zobraziť viac
Laliberté looks at a relatively unexplored aspect of modern Taiwan: the influence of religion on politics. This book offers a detailed survey of three of the most important Buddhist organizations in Taiwan: the Buddhist Association of the Republic of... Zobraziť viac
