Introducing A.E. Housman (1859-1936)
Sutton’s text is pivotal reading for laypersons looking for accurate insights into the private life and public career of A.E. Housman. It is also of particular interest to history buffs, poets, professors and students of classical studies, and instructors in literary criticism.
The Existential Foundations of Political Economy
Economic thought is shaped by deep human anxieties, desires, and fears. To understand the political significance of economic theory, this volume excavates the existential commitments that motivated its seminal thinkers, from Smith and Marx to Hayek.
This title enquires into the processes by which certain contemporary women pay testimony to history. It examines the reasons why they recreate the past, whether political, social or artistic, and the strategies employed to establish a comparison with the present.
This publication explores what is new and valued about the digital media environment. Investigating a range of key questions, it is accessible to scholars in a range of academic disciplines, including communication and media studies, sociology, cultural studies and the arts.
This prophetic, race-focused work is for Christians seeking to live out their faith today. Racism, the elephant in the room, now sits at the altar of our churches. This book argues we are at a critical time for action and gives educational and theological suggestions.
Ireland’s Cultural Empire
This volume highlights Ireland’s cultural and linguistic influence in the world. Contributions focus on 18th, 19th and 20th century Irish writers who export their legacy abroad, in addition to offering new perspectives on Irish emigration to Australia and the USA.
This study highlights the attitudes of the residents of Mytilene, Lesvos, regarding the recent massive migration flow towards Europe and how it has affected the island. It will act as a useful tool for better policy implementation and is of great contemporary relevance.
Catching Terrorists in America
Hewitt presents a detailed examination of terrorist acts in America from the late 1960s to the Boston Marathon bombing, focusing on such aspects as responses of law enforcement and the Department of Homeland Security to block terrorism attacks from abroad.
Cultural Heritage in a Comparative Approach
Adopting a comparative approach, looking at a variety of experiences developed for the management of cultural heritage since the emergence of the protectionist movement, Ragusa analyses UNESCO cultural heritage legislation.
Crisis Communication in the Digital Age
In recent years, in countries with high crisis expectation and risk probabilities, a significant rise in the number of crises has been observed. This study discusses crisis management types and strategies, stressing the vital role of public relations in their resolution.
Following Forms, Following Functions
The contributions here are devoted to the analysis of the relationship between form and function, two concepts that have played, and continue to play, an important role in several disciplines, from philosophical reflection to theoretical biology.
Wallace examines the social, technical and educational implications of a society where hyper-reality, artificial intelligence and robotics may be at the centre of the new online spaces that will surely further shape us into an unknown future.
This book evaluates financial behaviour in the new economy. As changing technology alters consumer habits, businesses must use innovative methods to survive tough competition and influence financial decisions.
Grammar and Text
The contributions here are based on presentations given at the 10th and 11th Fora for Linguistic Sharing. They present the results of original research in two broad areas, namely text and discourse linguistics and grammar.
Customer-Centricity
Empowered customers have high expectations. This book presents a framework to understand the digital trends reshaping consumption, and analyzes the new skills and business models needed to succeed in the age of digital disruption.
Radical Neo-Enlightenment
This monograph represents a spirited response to the multiple and accelerating crises we face today. contending that we require a “radical neo-Enlightenment” to counter these systemic problems.
John Bradburne
Poet, mystic, and martyr. These essays explore the multifaceted life of John Bradburne and the turbulent times he encountered in 20th-century Rhodesia. This volume investigates his poetry, spirituality, and humanitarian legacy, making the case for his recognition as a saint.
The Welfare System and the Social Lifeworld
Is social welfare a mechanism for promoting altruism, or a self-reproducing system of law and politics? This book questions if our understanding can keep pace with the changing economic and political conditions of a neo-liberal global world.
Old definitions of journalism are under fire; its occupational identity and importance to democracy, public life, and social justice are contested. This conference proceedings discusses the key concepts, categories and models emerging in conversations about journalism today.
Media Theory and Cultural Technologies
Media theory is now one of the most influential trends in contemporary thinking, namely within cultural studies, the arts and humanities. This anthology examines recent developments in the field brought about by concepts such as “cultural techniques” and “operative ontologies”.
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