The power of mathematics to provide quantitative insights across the whole area of solid mechanics is emphasised in this unique book. Without heavy theory, the authors relate... Læs mere
Following in the wake of the World Trade Organization's engagement with Aid for Trade, this book brings together a range of perspectives around this emerging issue. Drawing... Læs mere
In this important new reading of literature in the Depression, cultural historian Peter Conn moves between historical events and literature to document the rich... Læs mere
A thorough compendium of credit risk modelling approaches, including several new techniques that extend the horizons of future... Læs mere
The Arab-Israeli Conflict is full colour throughout, highly illustrated and include a range of activities to motivate students.
This is a succinct survey of the history of the American west. Focusing on issues of land use, environment, race, ethnicity, gender, business and the development... Læs mere
Applied Metacognition provides a coherent and up-to-date overview of the relation between theories in metacognition and their application in real-world situations. Chapters cover... Læs mere
Internationally respected scholars comment on interviews on race and address a range of perspectives covering key topics such as the forms of knowledge produced in interviews, the interview as social interaction and the study of talk and texts in qualitative research.
This book argues that alien rule can become legitimate to the degree that it provides governance that is both effective and fair. Governance is effective to the degree that citizens have... Læs mere
The first modern commentary in English on Apollonius' narrative of the Argonauts' return with the Golden Fleece. Completely accessible to advanced undergraduates... Læs mere
How and to what extent do people anticipate each other's intended actions? Alessandro Duranti sets out to answer this question, showing that the role of intentions in human interaction is variable across cultures and contexts.
Ideas of collective responsibility challenge the doctrine of individual responsibility that is the dominant paradigm in law and liberal political theory. But... Læs mere