Alec Nelson and British Athletics prior to World War II
The life of coach Alec Nelson explores the hypocrisy of British athletics in the Chariots of Fire era. Though necessary for success, professional coaches were kept in their place by elite athletes, exposing the class-based antagonism at the heart of the sport.
Lawrence Durrell’s compelling Alexandria Quartet continues to provoke discussion. This volume of essays by leading scholars addresses its central themes—from memory, Gnosticism, and the uncanny to its famous mixture of “sex and the secret service”—and explores its sequels.
The Future of the Creative Industries
The creative industries are crucial to the future of culture and national wealth. This collection of papers from researchers and industrialists explores the role of design, covering applied art, fashion and textiles, the built environment, and spatial design.
Travel writing can guide our connection with the nonhuman world. This collection of essays by international writers explores sustainable travel and our bond with nature. Encompassing diverse genres, it is for all interested in travel, ecology, and the philosophy of place.
Policy Analysis for Big Issues
In a world grappling with corruption and inequality, this book is a beacon of hope with practical solutions. From Harvard to the Himalayas, its real-world examples and actionable insights equip readers with the inspiration needed to ignite transformative change.
China’s Belt and Road Initiative is an ambitious global infrastructure program. Using a unique project database, this book provides a complete picture of the BRI’s benefits, risks, and implications, exploring its debt problems and future redesign.
South Asian Women’s Narratives
This collection explores works by South Asian women authors, discussing themes of gender, identity, diaspora, trauma, and the new ‘self.’ Their writings critically engage with social discrimination, empowerment, and the political issues of their times.
Amidst a global collapse of confidence in inefficient democracies, this book explores new political possibilities. Cyber-societies use big data and algorithms to challenge expired systems, offering the first e-political models for resolving our global chaos.
In an age of Capitalist cultural crisis, this book studies the relationship between culture and Capitalism to understand the struggle for Socialism—for a society based on a free culture and a free humanity.
The Nexus between Poverty and Corruption
This book analyses the complex corruption that undermines democracy, development, and human rights in Africa, with profound consequences for the poor. As there is no blueprint solution, it proposes a holistic, multi-pronged approach to the corruption and poverty epidemic.
This book introduces the theory of price determination in agricultural and food markets. For advanced students, it covers neoclassical theory, unique institutions, and topics like imperfect competition, price volatility, and futures markets. Includes case studies and exercises.
The Foundations of Urban Education
This volume explores key 21st-century issues impacting urban schools. It prepares teachers by focusing on theoretical and historical foundations, discussing topics like the achievement gap, charter schools, teacher pay, culturally relevant pedagogy, and teacher motivation.
Leadership and Policy in Urban Education
The Urban Education Sourcebook explores 21st century controversies in K-12 education. Topics include trauma pedagogy, principal support, school boards, and segregation policies. This text also includes activities, key vocabulary, and suggested readings.
This book examines the workings of rural local governments (Panchayati Raj institutions) in tribal areas of India. Through the case of Odisha, it shows how these institutions strengthen local governance and propel economic development for tribal communities.
Family Dispute Resolution from a Cultural Perspective
This book uniquely focuses on how South Sudanese families in Australia resolve family disputes. It makes a vital contribution to our understanding of how the Australian legal system works within the context of legal pluralism, social integration, and family well-being.
Health Disparities and the Ancestral Environment
Health disparities among people of African descent have deep evolutionary roots. This book reveals how genetic adaptations that once protected against deadly infections in Africa now increase susceptibility to chronic diseases in North America.
Research Methodology for Engineers and Architects
A practical guide to research methods for engineering and architecture students. This book uses real examples from the Palestinian environment to demonstrate a pragmatic approach, bridging the gap between theory and application. An essential textbook and reference.
In a technology-driven world, our devices are profoundly transforming us. This book explores how technology shapes our bodies—from hormones and brain organization to immune function—unveiling the resulting addictions, disorders, and major societal shifts.
This book investigates truth in Anne Sexton’s poetry. The author argues that Sexton’s heightened transparency and detailed accounts of her private stories establish a close relationship with the reader, demonstrating a unique inscription of truth in her work.
Anger in the Long Nineteenth Century
This collection traverses anger studies from the Classical age to the present day. The book illustrates how literature documents and even institutionalizes primal, emotive outbursts, with analysis of works ranging from Aristotle and Seneca to Edgar Allan Poe and Emily Bronte.