4.571 results (0,24542 seconds)

Show all filters

Brand

Merchant

Price (EUR)

Reset filter

Products
From
Shops

Kashmir Under the Sultans

Kashmir Under the Sultans

Kashmir Under Sultans introduces the reader to a subject that begins with the foundation of the Sultanate and ends with the conquest of Kashmir by Akbar. During the Sultanate period Kashmir had achieved a high standard of culture but with the disappearance of her independence her culture gradually declined. Poets painters and scholars had to leave the Valley and seek their livelihood elsewhere owing to the absence of local patronage. They then entered the service of the Mughal emperors and were added to the court thereby lessening the cultural impoverishment of Kashmir. The book encloses political social economic and cultural activities that had a lasting influence on the Kashmir Valley in that period. It is of considerable value to social historians as Professor Mohibbul Hasan offers insights into political and cultural currents and crosscurrents in Kashmir. This title is co-published with Aakar Books. Print editions not for sale in South Asia (India Sri Lanka Nepal Bangladesh Pakistan and Bhutan) | Kashmir Under the Sultans

GBP 130.00
1

A History of Ireland Under the Union 1801-1922

A History of Ireland Under the Union 1801-1922

Originally published in 1952 A History of Ireland Under the Union was written by an historian who played an active part in the political events of the later part of the period. In Ireland there are two national traditions: that of the Kingdom of the Gael established at the end of the 4th Century A. D. and the other colonial tradition evolved by the descendants of various generations of Planters from England. The book provides a full account of 19th Century Irish history and shows how the colonial nationalists discarded their nationalism after 1801 and how the emerging Gael under Daniel O’ Connell adopted and fused the two traditions into an Irish national tradition which was vitalised by Irish literature and culture. Containing much original source material the book throws light on aspects of Irish history whose significance is often overlooked such as the part played by the RIC and the Secret Societies in Ireland and the USA. | A History of Ireland Under the Union 1801-1922

GBP 105.00
1

Iran under Ahmadinejad The Politics of Confrontation

Iran under Ahmadinejad The Politics of Confrontation

The election of Mahmoud Ahmadinejad to the presidency of the Islamic Republic of Iran in the summer of 2005 thrust Iran into the international limelight in a way that few would have predicted. Robust confrontational and given to bombastic rhetoric Ahmadinejad has drawn condemnation from the West and praise from the Middle Eastern street in almost equal measure. This Paper looks at the details of his political rise and assesses his presidency to date within the context of the dynamics of Iranian politics. Examining the key themes of his presidency it assesses the effectiveness of his policies and analyzes his populist approach in particular his use of nationalism and the cult of the Twelfth Imam. The author argues that Ahmadinejad far from retrenching the conservative values of the early revolution is very much a product of the social and political changes which have occurred since the end of the Iran Iraq War; that his populism in both politics and economics along with the maintenance of a confrontational posture abroad represents an ad hoc and somewhat incoherent attempt to disguise the growing contradictions which afflict the Islamic Republic and the conservative vision of an unaccountable Islamic autocracy in the face of growing dissatisfaction especially among key sections of thete. | Iran under Ahmadinejad The Politics of Confrontation

GBP 160.00
1

Secularism Under Siege Revisiting the Indian Secular State

Secularism Under Siege Revisiting the Indian Secular State

This anthology makes a discerning attempt to bring into focus myriad dimensions of secularism and the foremost impediments to its attainment. The scholars who contributed to this volume have underscored that the disconnect between a modern-secular state and a conservative society is detrimental to recognizing an ideal secular-democratic polity. Then there is the burden of the past centuries that independent India has to carry on its young shoulders. The political factions in India invent their own historical narratives to advance their political agenda coupled with political and economic arguments leading to social dissensions and communal hatred the ugliest manifestation of which is communal violence that occasionally takes on the form of anti-minority pogroms. The academic critiques of the concept of secularism and its correlated premises belted in this volume shall be of assistance not only to the scholars but also to the students of social sciences and the conscientious readers interested in knowing about the current socio-political milieu. This title is co-published with Aakar Books. Print editions not for sale in South Asia (India Sri Lanka Nepal Bangladesh Pakistan and Bhutan) | Secularism Under Siege Revisiting the Indian Secular State

GBP 130.00
1

China’s Evolving Policy Processes under the Comparative Lenses Theories and Evidence

China’s Evolving Policy Processes under the Comparative Lenses Theories and Evidence

This book takes a broad approach to studying China’s policy processes. It aims to shed new light on the characteristics of China’s political systems and to adapt theoretical frameworks of policy processes developed in Western democracies to China. In 2021 Xi Jinping introduced the concept of “whole-process people’s democracy”. This new discourse calls for a deeper understanding of both traditional and new mechanisms and institutions functioning in China’s policy processes. Bringing together scholars with extensive fieldwork experience in mainland China and Taiwan this edited volume investigates governance mechanisms and institutions of policy processes in China from different perspectives such as mass line Tiao–Kuai coordination and People’s Congress. The book focuses not only on traditional topics such as agenda setting and policy change but also on political-administrative relations policy mix design and delivering service contracts in communities. A comparative analysis of three social enterprises in Taiwan is provided as a case study of non-governmental actors’ (lack of) influence on policies in a context that is different from mainland China. This book will appeal to scholars students and practitioners interested in policy processes in mainland China and Taiwan and in comparative theories about policy processes around the world. | China’s Evolving Policy Processes under the Comparative Lenses Theories and Evidence

GBP 130.00
1

The 21st Century Journalism Handbook Essential Skills for the Modern Journalist

The 21st Century Journalism Handbook Essential Skills for the Modern Journalist

Set against the background of the fundamental issues facing the industry today The 21st Century Journalism Handbook is a comprehensive guide to the core principles and practices essential to the modern journalist. Convergence online the growth of magazine formats challenges presented by technology and new demands in news and feature writing are all covered from conceptual and practical perspectives. A thorough grounding in the key debates and techniques is provided; while clear no-nonsense practical advice helps you develop your journalism skills and make a success of your studies and career. Key Features: A combination of professional insight academic study and practical exercises allows you to develop at your own pace Thinking it through activities at the end of each chapter allow you to think over the topics discussed and to think about how you could apply these skills Case studies and Closer Look boxes explore real-life examples in more depth Key points to remember and chapter summaries highlight the essential things you need to know Comprehensive but digestible coverage of the key elements of ethics regulation and law ensures you are fully equipped with the essential frameworks for informed practice With an emphasis on developing thewhole journalist a creative and visual reporter who can think across different platforms this text is ideal for all for journalism students training in newspapers magazines and online reporting. | The 21st Century Journalism Handbook Essential Skills for the Modern Journalist

GBP 175.00
1

Policymaking under Adversity

Policymaking under Adversity

This groundbreaking study systematically treats recent policymaking trends starting with a reconsideration of salient theoretical issues of policymaking and its study and culminating with a survey of current policy-related predicaments in various countries. Dror proposes that the task for social science research is to uncover underlying causes of policymaking inadequacies. Standard research methods Dror states have been unable to uncover the realities of important decisions made inside governments. In order to gain an understanding of pressing predicaments he believes that policymakers need to examine the foundations of contemporary practices of present assumptions and that they need a multiplicity of approaches to policymaking. After prescribing a set of requirements that policymaking must satisfy in order to adequately respond to challenges Dror posits several improvements needed in education and in policy decision making. The book concludes with an extensive bibliography including numerous important German works not found in other English-language studies. This book supplements the earlier basic theory and models propounded in Dror's Public Policymaking Reexamined by dealing with current trends. As a guide to public policy literature and related works it will be invaluable to students and practitioners. | Policymaking under Adversity

GBP 130.00
1

The Significance of Sámi Rights Law Justice and Sustainability for the Indigenous Sámi in the Nordic Countries

The Significance of Sámi Rights Law Justice and Sustainability for the Indigenous Sámi in the Nordic Countries

This book examines the significance of the rights of the Sámi people and analyses the issues raised by the recognition and implementation of these rights in the Nordic countries. Written together by Sámi and non-Sámi experts the book adopts a human rights approach to examine the adequacy of law and policies that seek to protect the culture and livelihood of Sámi communities in their traditional lands and territories. The book discusses contemporary legal and jurisprudential developments in the field of Sámi rights. It examines the processes and challenges in the recognition and implementation of these rights particularly in relation to the governance of their traditional land and resources. The book will be of particular interest to legal scholars political scientists experts in the field of Indigenous peoples’ rights governmental authorities and members of Indigenous communities. The Open Access version of this book available at www. taylorfrancis. com has been made available under a Creative Commons (CC-BY) 4. 0 license. | The Significance of Sámi Rights Law Justice and Sustainability for the Indigenous Sámi in the Nordic Countries

GBP 130.00
1

The Case Against the Davis-Bacon Act Fifty-Four Reasons for Repeal

The Case Against the Davis-Bacon Act Fifty-Four Reasons for Repeal

The Davis-Bacon Act is a United States federal law that established the requirement that prevailing wages must be paid on public works projects. In this book Armand J. Thieblot argues that the law was passed under false pretenses and based on flawed economic logic. Despite this the law continues to expand in scope and increase in cost. The act is supported by a substantial bureaucracy within the Department of Labor that has resisted all efforts at substantive modernization or reform. Today the Davis-Bacon Act is the bedrock upon which stands one of the last bastions of private unionization in the construction industry. This book provides a compelling list of fifty-four separate reasons why the Davis-Bacon Act should be repealed. Thieblot deals with the history purposes and administrative concepts of prevailing wage laws providing an overview of the act's administration. He covers the survey and determination process and delves into how the act is administered. Thieblot summarizes its direct and indirect costs evaluates counterclaims on the economic impact of Davis-Bacon and considers compromises short of full repeal. Also included are seven appendices that provide full support for the conclusions summarized in the main text. Thieblot documents a case against Davis-Bacon that is neither judgmental nor political but he does question whether there is compelling public interest in maintaining a federal prevailing wage law. He puts forward a list of reasons why the Davis-Bacon Act should be repealed making a convincing case that deserves action and not just simple consideration. This work should be read by all economists lawmakers and government officials. | The Case Against the Davis-Bacon Act Fifty-Four Reasons for Repeal

GBP 130.00
1

Awe for the Tiger Love for the Lamb A Chronicle of Sensibility to Animals

Awe for the Tiger Love for the Lamb A Chronicle of Sensibility to Animals

Respect for animals has always been a part of human consciousness. Poets thinkers philosophers scientists and statesmen have long celebrated our compassion towards Earth's other beasts. Awe for the Tiger Love for the Lamb compiles the most significant statements of sensibility to animals in the history of thought. From the myths of the ancient world to the Middle Ages to Darwin and beyond Preece captures the most telling and fascinating accounts of humankind's relationship to the wild world placing them in historical context. Jung called it an unconscious identity with animals while Wordsworth saw it as the primal sympathy which having been must ever be. Linking the diverse chords of human experience that are touched by the animal world Preece shows that despite a historical thread of cruelty there still remains in all humanity a constant underlying concern for other beings as an integral part of the moral community. With musings and meditations from Lao Tse to Mohammed from Plato to Jane Goodall from classical religion to parliamentary proceedings Awe for the Tiger Love for the Lamb is an original superbly researched history that deepens our understanding of all living beings. | Awe for the Tiger Love for the Lamb A Chronicle of Sensibility to Animals

GBP 130.00
1

Buildings for the Performing Arts

Buildings for the Performing Arts

This design and development guide is an essential book for those who are involved in the initiation planning design and building of facilities for the various performing arts from local to metropolitan locations. It includes the stages in the development decisions to be taken information requirements feasibility and advice necessary in the design and development of a new or adapted building. Part one of this guide provides the background information about the organization of the performing arts the prevailing issues the client and various building types. In the second part the author deals with the components of design and development identifying the roles of the client advisors and consultants the stages to be achieved including client‘s proposal feasibility the process of briefing design and building and eventually hand-over and opening night with a consideration of the building use. Studies include the assessment of demand site requirements initial brief building design and financial viability. Information requirements as design standards for the auditorium and platform/stage and the support facilities are included. Separate studies focus on the adaptation of existing buildings and provision for children and young persons. The content covers a wide range of performing arts (classical music pop/rock jazz musicals dance drama) and provides information on each as an art from and necessities to house performances. | Buildings for the Performing Arts

GBP 175.00
1

Soviet And Postsoviet Telecommunications An Industry Under Reform

Soviet And Postsoviet Telecommunications An Industry Under Reform

THE TELECOMMUNICATIONS SECTOR constitutes a vital infrastructure for a modern society. It is part of the working mechanism of a decentralized flexible and dynamic market economy. It also serves as the foundation for a pluralistic political system with a government accountable to the public. The crucial role of communications is increased by synergistic interaction between globalization of economic processes and the continuing technical revolution in information processing and communication. One of the most revealing indicators of the inability of the old Soviet system to attain its goal of matching the performance of the advanced market economies was its neglect of telecommunications. The sector was always treated as an orphan devalued because in line with a peculiar Marxian notion it was not considered part of material production 1 and was starved of attention and resources. | Soviet And Postsoviet Telecommunications An Industry Under Reform

GBP 130.00
1

The Broadcast Journalism Handbook

The Broadcast Journalism Handbook

This exciting and comprehensive text takes students trainees and professionals into the world of the modern-day newsroom covering both key techniques and theory in detail. The second edition has been revised and updated to include all the technical regulatory and theoretical advances in recent broadcast custom and practice and is influenced by newsrooms around the country. Main features:Complete coverage of all the key skills: news gathering interviewing writing and story-telling live/location-reporting online editing graphics and presentation. Expert advice and contributions from leading broadcast journalists from the BBC ITV and Sky News. The Essential Guide a section on how to get a job the law and an up-to-date glossary of broadcasting terms. Workshops and Exercises which provides the opportunity to practise key skills. Case Study A Closer Look and Thinkpiece boxes help put the theory into context. Remember and Tip boxes summarise key concepts and offer guidance. Downloadable resources demonstrating filming techniques and editing ideas. New for the second edition:Greater emphasis on online elements of broadcast journalism and the role of social media in news gathering. A focus on the interactive nature of the contemporary news process - how to find user-generated content empower audiences and engage listeners and viewers. The key skills required for students taking the new NCTJ Broadcast Journalism exams. Ideal for students on journalism courses at all levels this text is also useful for professionals and trainees working in broadcast print and other media and those looking at broadcast journalism in the wider context of media studies. | The Broadcast Journalism Handbook

GBP 130.00
1

Considering Space A Critical Concept for the Social Sciences

Considering Space A Critical Concept for the Social Sciences

Considering Space demonstrates what has changed in the perception of space within the social sciences and how useful – indeed indispensable – this category is today. While the seemingly deterritorializing effects of digitalization might suggest that space is a secondary consideration this book proves such a presumption wrong with territories borders distances proximity geographical ecologies land use physical infrastructures – as well as concepts of space – all being shown still to matter perhaps more than ever before. Seeking to show how society can and should be perceived as spatial it will appeal to scholars of sociology geography architecture and urban studies. The Open Access version of this book available at www. taylorfrancis. com has been made available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives 4. 0 license. Funded by the DeutscheForschungsgemeinschaft (DFG German Research Foundation) – Projektnummer 290045248 – SFB 1265. | Considering Space A Critical Concept for the Social Sciences

GBP 130.00
1

Evidence for Hope The Search for Sustainable Development

Evidence for Hope The Search for Sustainable Development

Since the Stockholm Environment Conference in 1972 and the Rio Summit in 1992 there has been unprecedented public concern for the future of the planet and a growing awareness that development needs to be sustainable. This text charts the growth of these ideas by beginning with a visionary piece written by Barbara Ward in the 1970s and ends with a chapter looking ahead another 30 years into the future. Two generations of thinkers and activists have helped to shape environment and development policy and increase local level power in environmental management. In celebration of their 30th anniversary the IIED's most influential writers provide in this volume a perspective on three decades of development and green debates. | Evidence for Hope The Search for Sustainable Development

GBP 160.00
1

Ecological Democracy Caring for the Earth in the Anthropocene

Ecological Democracy Caring for the Earth in the Anthropocene

Ecological Democracy offers an original thought-provoking and engaging treatment of why and how democracy should be re-imagined in reaction to today’s ecological crisis. The book explains that one need to re-imagine both the view on nature and democratic ideals within the same framework in the Anthropocene the present geological epoch of human-made instability in the Earth system and its planetary boundaries. This book proposes unique and challenging readings of green political theory and its development of ecological democracy in the last four decades. The book is the first to offer a systematic and detailed interpretation of the role of critical theory vis-à-vis green political theory through an update regarding current non-anthropocentric critical theorists and how they may contribute to the further development of ecological democracy. Ecological Democracy builds further on deep ecology ecophenomenology and animism by articulating an ecocentric view on nature which defends an intrinsic moral value of all existence as well as formulating the democratic principle of all ecologically affected parties. This book provides a sophisticated convincing and accessible argument for how to re-imagine ecological democracy as ecocentrism in practice: ecological love. To love ecologically means caring for and encountering all existence on the Earth and in the cosmos. This book is multi-disciplinary and will be of great value to researchers as well as undergraduate and postgraduate students from many disciplines. | Ecological Democracy Caring for the Earth in the Anthropocene

GBP 130.00
1

The Red Sea Prospects for Stability

The Red Sea Prospects for Stability

First published in 1984 The Red Sea shines light on one of the world’s most important strategic waterways: Red Sea. A large proportion of Europe’s energy requirements are transported through the Red Sea and provides a vital navigation for western military transport. It is also at the heart of an area of volatile regional conflict. This book reviews the economic political and strategic prospects for the Red Sea and the countries which adjoin it. There is also discussion of the wider international implications of conflict in the Red Sea in particular the strategic concerns of the United States and the erstwhile USSR. This book will be of interest to students of history geography and international relations. | The Red Sea Prospects for Stability

GBP 89.99
1

Performing for the Don Theaters of Faith in the Trump Era

Performing for the Don Theaters of Faith in the Trump Era

This volume examines the intersection of political power and religion during the presidency of Donald Trump through an examination of performance. This study begins with an examination of white evangelical Christian support for Trump through readings of the 2018 film The Trump Prophecy based on a book of the same name and The Faith of Donald J. Trump a spiritual biography of the former president by veteran Christian reporters David Brody and Scott Lamb. White evangelicals Christianized Trump during his run for office in 2016 and Trump’s ascension to the presidency broke down barriers between church and state in service of dominionistic Christian aims. This exploration then looks at the conservative Catholicism through an exploration of Heroes of the Fourth Turning a finalist for the 2019 Pulitzer Prize for Drama by Will Arbery and Rod Dreher’s The Benedict Option. While Trump’s connection to evangelicals is well documented conservative Catholics like Attorney General Bill Barr and Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett took on pivotal roles during the Trump administration demonstrating the significance of conservative Catholicism to his presidency. The author finally examines the cult of Trump on the internet by interrogating the performance of spirituality in pro-Trump conspiracy theories like QAnon. This book will be of great interest not only to theatre and performance studies scholars but also scholars with interests in political and religious studies. | Performing for the Don Theaters of Faith in the Trump Era

GBP 130.00
1

The Colonial Periodical Press in the Indian and Pacific Ocean Regions

The Colonial Periodical Press in the Indian and Pacific Ocean Regions

This book clarifies the crucial role of periodical press in the advance of colonial print cultures and public debates in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. The Colonial Periodical Press in the Indian and Pacific Ocean Regions is a venture of the International Group for Studies of Colonial Periodical Press of the Portuguese Empire (IGSCP-PE) which also invests in comparative studies and conceptual discussions. Moving around urban shores of the Indian and Pacific Oceans it approaches the crucial role of periodical press in the development of colonial print cultures and public debates in these regions. By being mostly focused on press from spaces and peoples under the domain of the Portuguese Empire it addresses a bibliographical gap in international discussions moved by the field. The outcome reflects an investment in offering decentred and de-nationalized approaches to the colonial print cultures and press histories under study working as a platform for regional dialogues and comparative perspectives. The studies presented allow a better understanding of transits and connections of both an imperial and a trans-imperial nature contributing to the consolidation of comparative approaches in the studies of European empires and colonialisms. This volume is indispensable for scholars and students in media studies modern history cultural studies literary studies and political science.

GBP 130.00
1

Regulating the Private Security Industry

Regulating the Private Security Industry

The under-regulation of the private security industry has increasingly become a topic of media and academic interest. This Adelphi Paper enters the debate by explaining why the industry requires further regulation and what is wrong with the current system. It begins by briefly defining the industry and explaining the need for more effective regulation before analysing three types of regulation: domestic international and informal (including self-regulation). | Regulating the Private Security Industry

GBP 160.00
1

Writing for Film The Basics of Screenwriting

Writing for Film The Basics of Screenwriting

In this introduction to screenwriting author Darsie Bowden provides sage real-world advice and instruction on the process of writing film screenplays. This text will help budding screenwriters to structure their dramas refine their characterizations and craft their language while also introducing them to the appropriate screenplay formats. It covers the complexities of writing for the screen and points out the contradictions to expect if readers pursue this work as a career. In addition to covering the elements of the dramatic film screenplay Bowden discusses writing for such alternative markets as documentaries independent films experimental films and other non-Hollywood options. Features of the text include:guidelines for working as a screenwriter;applications and exercises to enhance skills;suggested readings for further development; anda comprehensive list of resources for screenwriting. Successful writing for film lies in being able to heighten one's perceptive abilities about the world and to communicate those perceptions in a cinematic way. In this text Bowden introduces readers to an approach to screenwriting that will help them see the world in a different way and write about it using different genres and media. This most valuable skill prepares readers for the range of possibilities they will encounter on the path to successful screenwriting. | Writing for Film The Basics of Screenwriting

GBP 175.00
1

Economic Theory for the Real World

Economic Theory for the Real World

After the Great Financial Crisis economic theory was fiercely criticized from both outside and inside the discipline for being incapable of explaining a crisis of such magnitude. Slowly but persistently new strands of economic thought are developing to replace the old-fashioned neoclassical economic theory which have a common characteristic: they are better suited to help understand the real-world economy. This book explores the key tenets and applications of these. This book opens with an explanation of the “real world” approach to economics in which theoretical models resemble real-world situations realistic assumptions are made and factors such as uncertainty coordination problems and bounded rationality are incorporated. Additionally this book explores the ramifications of considering the economy as both a dynamic system - with a past present and future - and a complex one. These theoretical precepts of the real-world economy are then applied to some of the most pressing economic issues facing the world today including ecological sustainability the rise of corporate power the growing dominance of the financial world and rising unemployment poverty and inequality. In each case this book reveals the insights of the shortcomings of the neoclassical approach which fails to illuminate the complexities behind each issue. It is demonstrated that by contrast adopting an approach grounded in the real world has the power to produce policy proposals to help tackle these problems. This book is essential reading for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the economy including readers from economics and across the social sciences. | Economic Theory for the Real World

GBP 130.00
1

The Cold War and its Legacy in Indonesia Literary Representation of the Red Scare

The Cold War and its Legacy in Indonesia Literary Representation of the Red Scare

Mayasari-Hoffert examines the depiction of the Left in Indonesian literature since the anti-leftist purge in 1965. With close textual analysis of Indonesian literary texts and their political context this book investigates how the New Order regime under Suharto was able to build a metanarrative of liberation while purging the Left in Indonesia. Even after the regime’s end in 1998 many Indonesians still have an ingrained fear of the prospect of Communism with the result being that literary representation of the Left is still seen as problematic. Through reviewing Indonesia’s institution of literature the use and abuse of universal humanism under the New Order regime is examined and the ways in which power intersects with literature is explored. An informative read for scholars and students of Indonesian politics literature and the cultural cold war. | The Cold War and its Legacy in Indonesia Literary Representation of the Red Scare

GBP 130.00
1

The Political Self Understanding the Social Context for Mental Illness

The Political Self Understanding the Social Context for Mental Illness

This book explores how our social and economic contexts profoundly affect our mental health and wellbeing and how modern neuroscientific and psychodynamic research can both contribute to and enrich our understanding of these wider discussions. It therefore looks both inside and outside - indeed one of the main themes of The Political Self is th | The Political Self Understanding the Social Context for Mental Illness

GBP 130.00
1