Wolfgang J. Mommsen is one of the foremost Weberian scholars writing today. In this volume, a sequel to his monumental study…

\nCultural Theory presents a comprehensive collection of the essential readings that have shaped and defined the field of…

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A History of the Hellenistic World provides a new, authoritative account of the period following the reign of Alexander the…

Christopher Mee presents an extensive examination of the material culture of the Greek world from its Neolithic roots in…

The first book to offer a cultural history of French literature from its very beginnings. Highlights the unique nature of…

This is an exciting new edition of R.W. Connella s ground--breaking text, which has become a classic work on the nature and…

The author emphasises new post--empirical approaches to the philosophy of science and their application to the social…

In this important new book, Bob Jessop offers a radical new interpretation of capitalist states and their likely future…

aeo This book is a major new assessment of the American movie industry in the 1990s. aeo The author considers Hollywood in…

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The revised edition of this highly acclaimed work presents crucial lessons from Japan's recession that could aid the US and…

This study revolutionises our understanding of both literary modernism and early cinema. Trotter draws on the most recent…

This book offers practitioners, teachers and students of psychotherapy a detailed and comprehensive account of group…

This well-illustrated Companion offers a comprehensive, authoritative account of the development of Greek art through the…

An annotated and illustrated collection of Victorian poetry. It features works by major figures of the age, including…

Research Methods in Second Language Acquisition: A Practical Guideis an informative guide to research design and methodology…

Both a history of theories of myth and a practical how-to guide to interpreting myth. Introduces the major theories of myth…

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Presents an accessible, up-to-date and broad-ranging survey of one of the most dynamic and often daunting sub-fields in…

Questions and Answers for Diploma in Dental Nursing, Level 3 is a comprehensive revision guide for dental nurses preparing…

This is the first appearance in paper back of one of the major classics of contemporary Sociology. Studies in…

In this book, Tim Whitmarsh offers an innovative new introduction to ancient Greek literature. The volume integrates…

This volume presents a major new theoretical statement about the family. It will be regarded as a major landmark in the…

Most incidents of urban unrest in recent decades - including the riots in France, Britain and other Western countries - have…

This book gives a radically new reading of Russia s cultural history. Alexander Etkind traces how the Russian Empire…

Brings a vibrant sociological imagination to the study of population and demography Reveals the fascinating social insights…

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The third edition of Jill Steans popular and highly respected text offers a comprehensive and up to date introduction to…

A Brief History of the Soul provides a clear and concise history of the soul, from Plato to cutting-edge contemporary work…

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Food & Philosophy offers a collection of essays which explore a range of philosophical topics related to food; it joins Wine…

The Crime Fiction Handbook presents a comprehensive introduction to the origins, development, and cultural significance of…

Writing the American Past reproduces dozens of untranscribed, handwritten documents, offering students the opportunity to…

Now available in a fully-revised and updated third edition, Islam: History, Religion and Politics, provides a comprehensive…

This is an invaluable, concise, all-in-one guide for carrying out student research and writing a paper, adaptable to course…

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A movie that swept the 1934 Academy Awards and captivated Depression-era America, It Happened One Night challenged the ways…