The dynamic that currently underlies global social change is the product of forces that are not of a single type or origin. As a consequence, that change is experienced as a process... Læs mere
A portrait of the American economist Harry Gunnison Brown (1880-1975), who argued for the separate influences of both land and capital goods on the pricing of goods and services and did not follow the trend in "orthodox" circles of considering land just another form of capital.
The Handbook of the History of English is a collection of articles written by leading specialists in the field that focus on the theoretical issues behind the facts of the changing English language.
The Hollywood War Film introduces the theory, history, stars, and major films constituting this evergreen genre. From untested young recruits and battle-hardened warriors to... Læs mere
The second edition of Health Psychology is substantially revised and updated to reflect key developments and the latest research in this rapidly expanding discipline.
* This book is a classic work of modern social, political and cultural theory by one of the most important and deeply influential European thinkers of the 20th Century * The... Læs mere
This handbook provides a comprehensive review of new developments in the relationship between the brain and language from both basic research and clinical... Læs mere
Feminist historians have long analysed the constructions and meanings of home, whether as domestic space or the place of belonging and... Læs mere
The question of how to lead a happy and meaningful life has been at the heart of philosophical debate since time immemorial.... Læs mere
Explores the mentalities and the institutions, the typography and the geography, which have determined the main characteristics of Italian art. This two volume set is... Læs mere
Social work is the profession that claims to intervene to enhance people's well-being. However, social workers have played a low-key role in environmental issues that increasingly impact on people's well-being, both locally and globally.
The Hollywood Film Musical examines the cross-fertilization between the genre and the popular music industry, tracing the function of this relationship in aesthetic,... Læs mere