British Music and the French Revolution investigates the little-studied repertoire of concert and theatrical music created in Britain between 1789–1795. It explores how a spirit of patriotism, political turmoil, and war inspired an outpouring of music.
British Political Parties and National Identity
This book examines party political debates on Britishness under New Labour (1997–2010). It shows how discussions on devolution, multiculturalism, and globalisation led to a new consensus, while the European Union remained a deep, divisive cleavage.
British Pop Art was a central part of social change in the Sixties. Drawing from postmodern thought, this book critically examines the movement’s mass-produced aesthetics, confirming its relevance to current debates on art and culture.
British Religion and the World Wars
This is the first in-depth listing of literature on British religion and the World Wars. With over 1,200 items, it covers Christianity, Judaism, and alternative religion. An indispensable reference tool for those investigating the religious landscape of Britain during the wars.
In the 18th century, the flow of people and ideas between France and Britain became a flood. This collection of essays examines these exchanges through correspondences, translations, and personal sojourns, revealing intellectual influences in the arts and sciences.
Broadcasting in the UK and US in the 1950s
The essays here contribute to research on the medium of television by bringing together work focusing on national developments in both UK and US broadcasting in the 1950s, to allow for reflection on the ways in which the two systems interacted and can be compared.
The contributions here explore a wealth of topics in children’s and young adult (YA) literature and culture, and include an examination of the Watchbird cartoons by Munro Leaf, the role of public youth librarians, and the use of popular video games in the secondary classroom.
In fifteen expert essays, this volume delves into the foundations of lexicography and lexicology. Spanning historical manuscripts to digital corpus analysis, these studies offer new critical perspectives on the making and meaning of words across cultures and time.
Bronze Age China
This anthology expands the definition of “style” in Chinese art beyond decoration. By considering function, material, and context, scholars investigate the lifestyles, social structures, and rituals of Bronze Age China using the latest excavated data.
Forging the first nation-state, ancient Egypt became a great power at the dawn of international politics. Discover how this civilization functioned and explore its enduring legacy—from the birth of warfare, art, and science to the very foundations of our world.
Bruce Springsteen’s America
Moving from jargon-free critical analysis to a fan’s passionate participatory research, this book places work and class at the centre of Bruce Springsteen’s oeuvre. It presents him as the bard of the downtrodden and is testament to the life-giving power of rock and roll.
Buddhist Hermeneutics and East Asian Buddhist Interpreters
This book explores the hermeneutic dilemma of how non-conceptual religious reality is conceptually interpreted in Buddhism. Examining approaches from Indian, Chinese, Korean, and Japanese traditions, it illuminates the fundamental challenge: how to deliver dharma of no dharma.
Buffy Conquers the Academy
This collection celebrates Buffy Studies as a global and interdisciplinary academic discipline. Scholars delve into the intricate world of Sunnydale from multiple perspectives, ranging from gender/sexuality to religion.
Building a Culturally Relevant Workforce in Indonesia
Leading practitioners challenge existing thinking on engagement in Indonesia and the ASEAN region. This book provides valuable insights and practical examples of how to build trust, respectfully engage with local institutions, and co-design programs for a lasting impact.
This book is a contextual analysis of the Romanian rural architectural landscape in the communist and post-communist eras. It examines the legal framework for constructing private houses under the Ceausescu dictatorship and the social actions that transform a house into a home.
Using a modern approach, this book builds a validity argument for an IELTS listening test. It presents the first treatment of validity argument and analytical tools in one volume, mapping psychometric analysis onto the framework to improve language assessments.
Building Asian Families and Communities in the 21st Century
Psychology is growing more rapidly in Asia than in any other part of the world. This book presents current research showing how the discipline adapts to the philosophies and history of the region, blending Western science with Eastern practices.
Building Bridges
This book envisions a new, democratic direction for English Studies. By integrating language, literature, and translation, it presents a method that questions norms, equalizes roles between teachers and learners, and empowers both students and translators.
The momentous 2004 EU enlargement brought new prospects but also old problems. A mental remnant of the Iron Curtain persists, turning new member states into a grand, full-scale experiment in rule by experts.
Academic endeavors have long been separate from local communities. This book closes the gap by exploring ways academia and the communities it serves can collaborate to create authentic and applied learning environments.
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