In a fresh and invigorating look at British cinema that considers film as an art form among other arts, John Orr takes a critical look at the intriguing relationship between romanticism and modernism in British cinema.
By combining historical spread with a thematic structure, this volume explores the ways in which gender has shaped literary output and addresses the changing situations in which Scottish women lived and wrote.
By scrutinising the philosophical and theoretical assumptions of proponents of nonviolent political action, for example the role of the state, the rule of law and the... Læs mere
A masterclass in attentive reading offering brilliant insights into two of George Eliot's novels
This book presents both the first and fifth edition of the poem.
The book gives lively and engaging insights into how and why socially sensitive story lines were taken up by different TV programmes from the late 1980s to the 2000s.... Læs mere
Newly available in paperback, this book complements and balances the attention given by postcolonial theory to the revitalisation and recognition of the agency of colonised peoples.
The New Soundtrack brings together leading edge academic and professional perspectives on the complex relationship between sound and moving images.
This collection of essays by international experts fills the gap in the historiography of premodern Islam and is conceived as a new standard scholarly resource for those interested in the Seljuq period.
New Scotland, New Society asks a series of vital questions regarding the attitudes and behaviour of the Scots.
This study will enable readers to gain clearer understanding of the life and major works of Seamus Heaney. It considers literary influences on Heaney, ranging from English... Læs mere
This book focuses on the applicability of Shari'ah-based structures and Islamic venture capital to the private equity industry. It includes... Læs mere