This text presents the theory of continuum mechanics using computational methods. Covered are general problems of large rotation and large deformations, the development... Læs mere
The major Elizabethan dramatist and poet Christopher Marlowe is widely studied but his work is often seen as challenging. This Introduction provides... Læs mere
Exploring the long-term studies carried out at Mahale, Tanzania, this book provides a fascinating introduction to chimpanzee behaviour.... Læs mere
Civil Religion traces an intellectual dialogue on the challenge posed to political and civic life by religion. This schema provides the framework for an interpretation of modern political philosophy from the sixteenth to twentieth century.
China and India in the Age of Globalization explores how the interplay of socio-historical, political, and economic forces has transformed China and India into... Læs mere
This innovative textbook examines commercial law and the social and political context in which it develops. It unlocks this complex area by providing topical... Læs mere
Aldemaro Romero critically examines current knowledge of cave biology, emphasizing evolution, ecology and conservation. He challenges the conventional wisdom regarding the... Læs mere
Drawing upon interviews and focus groups with former child soldiers in Sierra Leone, Myriam Denov highlights the diverse experiences of their... Læs mere
At the turn of the twentieth century, the rise of diverse social movements protesting the free market and advocating socialization ushered in governments in... Læs mere
China's economic rise has been astonishing, yet the country finds itself engaged in a debate over whether its scientific and... Læs mere
This edited text, with contributions from experts in the field, discusses the new techniques and applications that help further the study of chemical genomics. It will be valuable to... Læs mere
James Madison wrote, 'Had every Athenian citizen been a Socrates, every Athenian assembly would still have been a mob'. The contributors to this volume discuss and for the most part challenge this claim by asking whether many minds can be wiser than one.