This book provides an engaging history of classical education in English schools, beginning in 1500 with massive educational developments in England as humanist studies reached the country from abroad, and ending with the headmastership of Thomas Arnold of Rugby School.
The Three Waves of Globalization
This volume investigates how globalization changes communication genres. Combining a historical perspective with analysis of contemporary discourses, it asks: does this lead to homogenization into ‘global genres’ or the fragmentation and proliferation of new ones?
This book examines the political response to environmental concerns in the British Isles. It explores debates on climate change and nuclear energy, the link between landscape and identity, and the discrepancy between political promises and implemented policies.
More Than Mere Playthings
Spanning ancient Etruria to 20th-century Italy, this book explores the minor arts—from cameos to reliquaries. Through interdisciplinary perspectives, it reveals the unique importance of these objects, showing that the division between major and minor arts is no longer valid.
Dag concentrates on one particular conflict here, namely the Kurdish question in Turkey, with recent peace negotiations between Turkey and the PKK having apparently failed. He claims ideological rigidity is one of the core factors shaping the relationship between these parties.
The Body Unbound
A philosophical inquiry into politics, embodiment, and religion confronts notorious contemporary issues, from suicide bombing to biopolitics. Contributors uncover resources to unbind a body which has been doubly bound by history, law, and culture.
Making Up
Research in creative writing is not only about the works it produces, but the explorations a creative writer undertakes. Through creative writing, a writer can explore ideas, concepts, and states of mind. This collection shows what this growing field does and more.
This book explores Banti’s Italian feminism, focusing on her interpretation of “equality” versus “sexual difference.” Through an analysis of her novels and short stories, it argues that Banti embraced a feminism of difference to preserve woman’s identity.
Reading Penguin
Penguin Books democratised reading, becoming the most important British publisher of the 20th century. In these essays, scholars examine Penguin’s significance, from breaking the Lady Chatterley ban to the iconic art of its covers.
See Shakespeare with fresh eyes. Through a “triple vision” method—as reality, poem, and play—this guide transforms Hamlet, Othello, and Macbeth into powerful tools for critical thinking in your everyday life.
Westerns
Popular Westerns powerfully impacted U.S. and European culture. Collected here are new studies of classic films by John Ford and Clint Eastwood, as well as new studies of seldom-studied writers such as Charles Portis and Oakley Hall.
When East Meets West
This book serves as a reference that brings together theoretical perspectives and research on media from a Sino-American vantage point. It considers the issues China and the U.S. will encounter as they move toward greater interdependence, capturing a “decisive moment.”
This guide provides unique views on assessing and treating motor, cognitive, balance, and swallowing problems after neurological disease, especially in the elderly. It covers motor training for stroke, fall risk assessment, and new tools for cognitive and swallowing function.
From a Heuristic Point of View
How do we get new knowledge? Carlo Cellucci argues that traditional logic is inadequate. We need a new, heuristic logic for generating knowledge. This book is a collection of essays from leading figures who discuss, criticize, and expand on Cellucci’s work.
This book journeys through the hidden dangers of foodborne illness, exploring the science behind contamination. Drawing on real-life case studies, it serves as a practical guide to safeguarding your health and the food you eat every day.
Women Moving Forward Volume Two
A weaving of stories about hope, fortitude, and resilience. This collection shares narratives of the global movement of women towards empowerment, exploring the challenges they face as they move forward. This profound volume both inspires and challenges.
Thinking Modally
Bringing together papers presented at the Fourth International Conference on Modality in English in 2010, this volume focuses on the notions of modality, evidentiality and temporality, and on the connection between modality and stance and evaluation in specific genres.
This collection of essays highlights the most pressing research topics in infocommunication technologies, including next generation networks, innovative knowledge-based systems, and innovations in healthcare and eHealth.
Learn how the healthcare community is working with patients to predict and prevent disease using P4 medicine, nutrition, and a healthy lifestyle. This book explores personalized therapies, patient participation, and uses systems thinking to dispel common health misconceptions.
This volume presents an analysis of English legal genres in academic and professional writing. It offers insights into how writers’ discursive practices shape their membership of the legal community, and is designed for applied linguistic researchers and writing instructors.