Evidence from 24 diverse countries of Asia, Africa and Latin America examined in this volume shows how poor people do not value democracy any less than their richer counterparts. Political attitudes and participation levels are unaffected by relative... Zobraziť viac
Deliberative democrats seek to link political choices more closely to the deliberations of common citizens, rather than consigning them to speak only in the desiccated language of checks on a ballot. Sober thinkers from Plato to today, however, have... Zobraziť viac
This book explores the institution of manumission - the freeing of slaves - in ancient Rome. Zobraziť viac
Cultural policy has become an increasingly important aspect of government policy at local, national and international levels. This book applies a non-technical economic analysis to problems in cultural policy-making, with specific reference to the arts... Zobraziť viac
Volume 6 of The Cambridge History of American Literature explores the emergence and flowering of modernism in the United States. David Minter provides a cultural history of the American novel from the 'lyric years' to World War I, through post-World... Zobraziť viac
The richness of Putnam's philosophical oeuvre consists not only in the broad spectrum of problems addressed, but also in the transformations and restructuring his positions have undergone over the years. The essays collected in this volume are... Zobraziť viac
Carey examines individualistic and collective representation in democracies and how it is shaped by legislative party unity. Zobraziť viac
Volume 15 considers the developments in Mao's thoughts and how they related to China's government. The most comprehensive account of this turbulent period in Chinese history. Zobraziť viac
Much more than an English course, Level Up builds all the skills students need to face life, learning and assessment with confidence. Its student-centered approach fosters collaboration while activities based on real-world skills and situations make... Zobraziť viac
This is a volume of philosophical studies, centred on problems of personal identity and extending to related topics in the philosophy of mind and moral philosophy. Zobraziť viac
This Handbook is an accessible and authoritative guide to the theory and practice of stylistics. Drawing on linguistics and related subject areas such as psychology and literary criticism, it encompasses both traditional textual analysis and the most... Zobraziť viac
A comprehensive overview of rhetorical practice and theory in Graeco-Roman antiquity, from Homer to early Christianity, aimed primarily at students and non-specialists. It examines the relationship between rhetoric and other, competing, verbal arts and... Zobraziť viac
These exam preparation packs contain everything your students need for authentic exam practice. They cover all the language skills, and the packs are practical, too. You can use them lots of times with different classes and the materials are easily and... Zobraziť viac
A wide-ranging guide to the key aspects of elite and popular culture in contemporary China. Zobraziť viac
Students learn real-world language. Grammar and Beyond is based on extensive corpus research into the ways that grammar is used in the real world. The series takes this research base and focuses students' attention on the most relevant and accurate... Zobraziť viac
Micheler analyses the German, Austrian and English law of securities, addressing the rules governing transfers of securities, including unauthorised transfers, equities arising out of defective issues, and the holding of securities through... Zobraziť viac
Manfred Pfister's book is the first to provide a coherent and comprehensive framework for the analysis of plays in all their dramatic and theatrical dimensions. The materical on which his analysis is based covers all genres and periods of drama, from... Zobraziť viac
This 2003 text uses the theory of rational choice to explore the 'foundations' of democracy. The authors consider diverse problems of modern democratic politics such as the importance of civic virtue, negative advertising, the interaction of democracy... Zobraziť viac
Argues that nationalist exclusion and ethnic conflict are characteristic of a modern society that is fragmented into nation states. Zobraziť viac
A three-level language and early literacy course for very young children that turns stories, Big Questions, phonics and creative play into opportunities for learning to communicate, collaborate and think creatively in English. Zobraziť viac
