Constructive Adpositional Grammars
This book presents a new grammar paradigm based on adposition. Using Constructive Mathematics, it offers a different perspective on topics like grammaticalization and dependency, validated with examples from diverse languages and a real-world application.
Nationalism, Ethnicity, Citizenship
Global migration has challenged old certainties about nationalism, ethnicity, and citizenship. This book examines these issues from multiple perspectives, revealing that nationalism remains a dominant ideology and highlighting education’s crucial role.
Compelling Form
Compelling Form argues that architecture is as capable of social influence as speeches or advertisements. The book demonstrates how the visual design of diverse structures—from cathedrals to skyscrapers—affects the viewer and has lasting social impact.
If It Was Not For Terrorism
This book investigates the power elites and media wield through the “War on Terror” discourse. International case studies debate the construction of “terrorism,” the creation of “us” vs. “others,” media framing of civil liberties, and resistance.
Resolving Classroom Management and School Leadership Issues in ELT
Experienced teachers use action research to examine problems in leadership and management. This volume features work by UAE researchers on classroom issues and broader leadership matters, concluding with a rare retrospective on their empowering investigations.
This book critically examines Australia’s counter-terrorism measures and their impact on human rights and Australian Muslims. It explores the recent shift from a coercive approach to one of community engagement focused on building trust with diverse communities.
While quantum mechanics is probabilistic, classical physics makes definite predictions. This book argues these predictions can be explained by the mathematics of special relativity, and explores the profound philosophical consequences. No advanced math or physics is required.
This book follows migrants from challenging homelands into even more challenging new worlds. Spanning historical periods, these essays use diverse approaches to reveal the experiences of immigrants, providing a fresh perspective on today’s immigration issues.
This book invites you on a fascinating journey across three centuries of Europe, with death as your guide. Experts from varying backgrounds—historians, sociologists, doctors, and more—explore the complex phenomena of death and dying across the continent.
In Memoriam
Ancient societies deliberately perpetuated the memory of individuals and events. This volume discusses the creation of memory in the Graeco-Roman world, asking how an individual’s gender and social status affected their chances of being remembered after death.
From Traditional Attire to Modern Dress
These essays discuss how clothing, jewellery, and fashion are connected to political and social developments. Fabrics and colours are marvellous documents that bring to life our ancestors’ worlds, helping us understand sartorial appearances in the Balkans and Orient.
Theorising the Project
This book explores a thematic approach to architectural design. It argues design is not the expression of meaning, but the framing of strategic conditions for emergent sense. For students and practitioners, it offers a framework to widen their creative scope.
Let’s Talk About Sex
Uncovering the hidden desires and public fears of Australia from 1901 to 1961, this history reveals how sex became a battleground of crucial social, cultural, and political importance.
Afroeurope@n Configurations
This volume explores the African presence across Europe, from Russia to the Canary Islands. These essays offer a wide spectrum of research on contemporary black literatures and identities, providing insights into previously little explored areas.
This interdisciplinary book presents new research exploring belief, faith, and religion. It combines theoretical approaches with real-world examples to show how beliefs construct social identities, inform public debate, and shape modes of governance.
Atmosphere Aerosol, Phytoplankton and its Influence on Climate Forming in the Pacific Ocean
This collection of new articles presents an overview of current research on atmosphere aerosol and phytoplankton communities. Born from a unique sailing conference, it investigates climate change’s influence and is of interest to specialists in ocean monitoring.
Turning Points and Transformations
Turning points and transformations are central to literature, culture, and life. But why are they transformational, and what brings them about? The essays in this volume examine these questions, exploring personal and cultural shifts and how we cope with them.
Merseyside
This interdisciplinary volume explores Liverpool and Merseyside’s rich and controversial cultural history. From J. M. W. Turner’s sketches of the Mersey to the fan culture on Liverpool FC’s Kop, this book reveals the area’s distinctive character.
And Man Created God presents a new theory of myth as the creative force linking history and transcendence. The myths in Genesis and Exodus are presented in a new light, compared with Egyptian, Mesopotamian and Greek mythologies to highlight the pagan contrast.
This collection provides a critical introduction to celebrated novelist David Peace. It explores his writings on the Yorkshire Ripper, the 1984 miners’ strike, and post-war Japan, offering an essential guide and unique insight into his canon to date.
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