A History of the British Sporting Journalist, c.1850-1939
James Catton was a giant of sporting journalism. This is his story and that of the press pioneers who chronicled sport’s transformation from raw pastime to commercial spectacle, for the first time putting the reporter at the heart of the game.
A History of the Lie of Innocence in Literature
Tracing history of the “lie of innocence” as represented in literary texts from the late 18th century until today, Le Cudennec explores the relationship between fathers and sons, arguing that the shedding of paternal ties represents the possibility of an “innocence of becoming”.
A History of the Western Sahara Conflict
The conflict in Western Sahara has endured for decades, yet remains little known. This expansive history explores the region, from early empires to the colonial legacy and Cold War intrigues that ignited the war, providing an overview up to the 1991 UN ceasefire.
A History of Women’s Contributions to Linguistics
This enjoyable and pedagogical read documents the existence and contributions of more than 200 women in language-related disciplines. Drawing on overwhelming research of Western and Eastern sources, it does justice to the many women who have been practically invisible—until now.
A History of Women’s Prisons in England
This revisionist history challenges the invisibility of women in penal policy. Examining women’s prisons in England from the late 18th to the 20th century, it investigates the clash between desirable policy and its detrimental implementation on female prisoners.
This volume is a political, social, and economic history of Zimbabwe from 1890 to 2008. Including topics such as women’s and human rights, this study brings the history of Zimbabwe almost up to the present day, superseding older volumes.
A Holistic Analysis of Law, Connecting Theory and Practice
A holistic analysis of law, with roots in ancient Greece and Rome, may lead to broader justice. This book explores this approach through its theory, history, and practice in international law, then applies it to modern issues like artificial intelligence and climate change.
A Holistic Approach to Ceramic Sculpture
This book offers a holistic view of ceramic art—its history, theory, and materiality. Focusing on the structures behind forms and colors, it is an essential resource where students and artists can find inspiration, complete with images and descriptions of distinguished works.
A Holistic Perspective on Harold Pinter’s Drama
This book explores Harold Pinter’s plays, from his comedies of menace to his memory and political works. It analyzes the thematic constants—intrusion, anxiety, silence, and power games—that define the term “Pinteresque” and connect his entire dramatic oeuvre.
This book analyzes the Israeli educational system, focusing on the pivotal role of mathematics education in its improvement. It explores innovative teaching methods that promote deep understanding and critical thinking, offering valuable insights for educators and policymakers.
This practical theological and homiletical study for scholars and preachers explores the rhetorical appeal of the Biblical text. Focusing on Matthew’s Gospel and the Hebrew sermon, it offers inter-disciplinary perspectives on literary forms to enrich any homiletical practice.
What makes housing feel “homey”? This book explores how to make housing for the “Third Age” feel homier, using inhabitant-based research. The most crucial factors proved to be human relationships and independence, as well as functionality, aesthetics, memories, and feelings.
A Hubterranean View of Syntax
Julie Louise Steele explores how patterns in nature are realised in our conversations. The branching of a tree is echoed in a river delta, the spiral of a shell in a tornado—our words dance to the same tune.
“Language is nature and nature is language.”
This volume provides an international debate on social, environmental, and sustainable accountability. It considers how companies must be legitimated in a sustainable world to prevent environmental destruction and give the world its best chance of survival.
A Journey of Ethnicity
The Cham are descendants of the glorious Champa kingdom, whose ancient temples attest to its past glory. This book is a journey to understand what it means to be Cham in modern Vietnam, exploring the complexity and dynamics of their identity through prolonged interactions.
This multifaceted study explores the vocal iso(n) repertory in the multipart singing of the Southwest Balkans and in Byzantine chanting. Moving beyond national bias, it argues this tradition is bound to the region, not a single ethnic group.
A Journey through Knowledge
A Journey through Knowledge is a collection of articles honouring renowned Romanian linguist Hortensia Pârlog. United by the common theme of the “journey,” these articles explore traveling across identities, time, space, languages, and cultures.
A Journey through the Content and Language Integrated Learning Landscape
As interest in Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) grows, researchers and teachers need new studies to understand its potential and implementation. This volume covers learning, teaching, and training, providing insight into the latest research in the CLIL field.
A Just World
Scholars from diverse disciplines offer a multi-disciplinary analysis of social justice. Addressing today’s most pressing problems, this volume reveals deep-seated causes and provides practical, sustainable solutions toward a more just world.
A Land of One’s Own
This book examines women’s land rights in Indian literature and society. As discrimination over land and property continues to keep women in a subordinate position, this book deals with the gap between women’s legal rights and their actual ownership of land.