A groundbreaking study that uncovers the expereince of black Jamaican soldiers to provide a fresh historical insight into the First World War. A book that will appeal to undergraduates and general readers interested in warfare, Imperial and black history. -- .
Presents a 'Flaneur's eye view' of Parisian life in the first half of the nineteenth century: dress, cafes and restaurants, but also... Læs mere
EU development cooperation policy has ceased to be unique and perhaps has become more symbolic than substantive. This book analyses the external and internal influencing factors which have contributed to the drastic changes to this policy. -- .
Dwells on the French defeat of 1870 and the socialist uprising of the Commune of Paris. By looking at the history of the body and medicine,... Læs mere
Deals with the subject of intertextuality in modern Arabic literature. Beginning with a general overview of the topic by Roger Allen, this title... Læs mere
Considers the pre-eminent issue in British politics during the late-19th and early 20th centuries. It provides an account the various self-government plans, places them in context and examines the motives for puttin gthe schemes forward.
This book provides a comprehensive introduction and essential guide to one of the most important institutions in medieval England and to its substantial archive. This is the... Læs mere
This examination of the film editor's craft ranges from the beginning of cinema to the 21st century. Film editing, at its best when it... Læs mere
This synthesis of the strands of distributional analysis used in social policy, welfare theory and public finance uses basic constructions from calculus,... Læs mere
This volume examines the films of Jean-Jacques Beineix. His work is placed within the context of the 1980's and each film is discussed in detail, including the controversies surrounding them, while attempting to analyze the films for their intrinsic interest.
Explores the venues of black British literary and cultural production across the postwar period. Extending from central London to the outskirts of Glasgow,... Læs mere
This book gives detailed and original critical readings of all eleven of Derek Jarman's feature-length films, arguing that he occupies a major and influential place in European and world cinema rather than merely being a cult figure within a particular subculture. -- .