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Introducing Sociological Theory offers a comprehensive, navigable and highly readable introduction to the main schools of thought in sociology, along with the philosophical ideas that underpin them. 8 broad theoretical traditions, or perspectives, are explained helping you to recognize the scope and range of sociological theory and to think sociologically and see the social world in different ways. The author skilfully and revealingly engages with each theoretical perspective showing what it actually means, why it utilises certain concepts over others, and how it generates and derives from evolving traditions of

This textbook focuses on key international monetary and financial phenomena, exploring the determinants of exchange rates, international competitiveness, interest rates, saving, investment, international capital flows, commodity prices, the terms of trade, financial crises, foreign investment and economic growth. The text enhances understanding of international money and finance by providing background on globalisation and characteristics of the world economy, as well as detailed explanation of important international monetary variables. It then systematically develops a suite of compatible theoretical frameworks

The Story of Imperialism in Retreat. This title offers an examination of the circumstances surrounding Indias independence from Britain and the partition of the subcontinent.

The Unmaking of an Empire. nbspThis new account of Indias struggle for independence gives thenbspfull social, political and economic context up to the transfer of power in 1947. Coveringnbspthe Indian National Congress, the central figure of Gandhi, and the first years of independence, helpful features include a biographical guide to the main protagonists and a chronological outline of the main events. nbspnbsp

nbspIn his introduction, Terry Eagleton traces the historical evolution of ideology and examines in a more theoretical style the various meanings of the word and their significance. The readings cover writings from the Enlightenment via Hegel and Marx, with particular emphasis on Marx and Engels themselves. The concept is taken through to Althusser and beyond. The text then goes on to discuss recent debates about ideology as a cultural system. All the readings are theoretical rather than examples of ideology at work and will be of interest to undergraduate students of cultural, political and historical studies as well as students of English

An Introduction to the End of the Known World.

Fundamentals of Molecular Symmetry shows how to set up symmetry groups for molecules using more fundamental ideas. The book provides an introductory description of MS and quantum mechanics to show how MS is to be understood and used. The approach taken gives a balanced account of both types of symmetry group. Point group symmetry is derived by approximation from MS group symmetry. Usually the point group is only useful for isolated, nonrotating molecules, executing small amplitude vibrations in isolated electronic states. However, for the chemical physicist or physical chemist who wishes to go beyond these limitations,

This book distills the essential elements of world politics, both the enduring characteristics as well as the revolutionary changes that may be altering the very fabric of the centuries-old state system. Rochester ultimately challenges the reader to think critically about the future of a post-Cold War and post-9/11 world.

Field Palaeontology provides a comprehensive, rigorous and unique approach to the analysis of fossils and sediments and offers a practical field guide which no palaeontology student can afford to be without. The past decade has seen immense changes in palaeontology and in the study of sedimentary rocks in general. This edition has been thoroughly revised to take into account these advancements in the subject to produce a book that is unique in its coverage of palaeontology and sedimentology. It aims to provide a basis for evaluating the information potential of fossiliferous sediments, and then to give an outline of the strategy and

Written especially for students and assuming no prior knowledge of the subject, this book aims to provide a comprehensive introduction to early 20th-century fiction.

Diversity and Consensus. Contemporary Moral Issues is an anthology that provides a selection of readings on contemporary social issues revolving around three general themes Matters of Life and Death, Matters of Equality and Diversity, and Expanding the Circle, which includes duties beyond borders, living together with animals, and environmental ethics. The text contains a number of distinctive, high-profile readings and powerful narratives, including Jonathan Foers Eating Animals, Eva Feder Kittays On the Ethics of Selective Abortion for Disability, and Susan M. Wolfs Confronting Assisted Suicide and Euthanasia My Fathers Death. Each

Contemporary Climatology provides an up-to-date, stimulating and comprehensive guide to the nature of the earths climate. It presents a synthesis of contemporary scientific ideas about atmospheric circulation, providing the basic factual information and suggesting ways in which this information can be used. This second edition reflects the fascinating technological advances in the study of the climate of the earth over the past decade and, moreover, indicates where the challenges, and excitement, within the subject lie. Throughout, the authors stress the importance of understanding climatic systems in their complexity, but the

This book provides a thorough introduction to the philosophical problem of consciousness, examining the fundamental theories and debates and weighing up competing arguments and solutions. With examples throughout the book,nbspas well as chapter summaries, annotated further reading and a glossary, this isnbspessential reading for anyone seeking a clear overview of the problem of consciousness, both in philosophy and related fields such as psychology and cognitive science.

The Routledge Concise History of Canadian Literature introduces the fiction, poetry and drama of Canada in its historical, political and cultural contexts.

First published in 1966. Despite the intense interest in Coleridge in the twentieth century, this book represents the first study of Coleridges poetry to be published in Britain. It is also the first to be based upon the conclusion that Coleridges greatness as a poet is a matter of achievement rather than aspiration and to argue that his literary career was nearly half a century long, consisting of more than just well-known texts like The Ancient Mariner and Kubla Khan. The author argues the formality of the romantic achievement and its success in creating whole and fully realised poems in the established literary kinds.

First published in 1979, this book provides thorough a guide through Coleridges diverse body of work, looking not just his poetry but also his literary criticism and theories, plays, political journalism and theory, and writings on religion and philosophy. The author is careful to avoid emphasising one aspect of his work over another and consequently the whole emerges as a richer, more complete body of thought less esoteric and more concerned with the world. It challenges the notion of the damaged archangel, showing he was a successful playwright, long-standing contributor to one of the foremost papers of the day and a literary

This book provides a first-hand account of business analytics and its implementation, an account of the brief theoretical framework underpinning each component of business analytics, and gives a complete insightful understanding of developing and implementing analytical solution.

From A Nation To A State.

Stephen Lee charts the most commonly encountered topics of nineteenth and twentieth century European history, from the origins of the French Revolution, through the social and political reforms of the last two centuries to the present.

Foundations of a Civilization. In Ancient Egypt Douglas Brewer shows why an awareness of the earliest phase of Egyptian history is crucial to understanding of later Egyptian culture.nbsp Beginning with a quick review of the fields of Egyptology and archaeology, Ancient Egypt takes the reader on a compelling survey of Egypts prehistoric past.nbsp The books tours the NileValley, to explore its impact on all aspects of life, from day-to-day living to regional politics, and introduces the reader to the NileValleys earliest inhabitants and the very first Egyptians.

This study provides an extensive guide which aims to show that a wide range of factors explain how agricultural practices differ from place to place.

nbspWhile thematically arranged, this text follows a broadly chronological account of Swifts life to show his development as a writer from the prolific and inventive iconoclast to the mature satirist. It considers his engagement with the corruption of over-secure politicians and his opposition to the easy rationalism of free-thinking pundits. Gullivers Travels is shown to be a coherent critique of eighteenth-century ideas of science, education and politics. Keith Crook also discusses a wide range of Swifts other works, including his early satires, his political writings, his poems and his letters.

nbspAnne Varty provides a detailed study of the cultural, personal and political influences that shaped Wildes writing. The study concentrates primarily on his fiction, critical dialogues and plays that were published between 1890 and 1895, and detailed accounts of Wildes lesser known works such as his poetry, journalism and letters are also presented.

Written for students of linguistics, applied linguistics and speech therapy, this dictionary covers over 2,000 terms in phonetics and phonology. It is an informative and easy-to-use reference tool, covering a wide variety of topics.

Going Beyond SMED. Picking up where Shingos Single Minute Exchange of Die left off, this book streamlines the process even further to reduce changeover time, while simultaneously cutting staffing requirements in half. The book begins by outlining the tactical principles for improving the three phases of the changeover procedure.

A Transactional Approach. This textbook provides an overview of the existing conventional culture paradigms which focus on the national, societal and/ or corporate levels of culture in the context of business both domestic and international before challenging the limitations of these concepts and suggesting possible alternatives.

Fundamentals of Fluvial Geomorphologynbspis an indispensable introductory text for first and second year undergraduates. Itnbspprovides readers withnbspa clear understanding of how the fluvial system operates at different spatial and temporal scales.

This comprehensive text provides a detailed discussion of respiratory care, including chapters on anatomy, assessment, investigations, treatments and a wide range of conditions.

Both fascinating and practical, this book explains everything from who the experts are in death investigation and what their roles are, to how effective testimonies are presented in court. It devotes a separate section to the importance of forensic DNA testing.