This collection of original essays looks at the way in which experiences and representations of femininity are changing, and explores the... Læs mere
This book collects original research essays to explore the diverse uses of photographs and photography in oral history, from the use of photos as memory triggers to their... Læs mere
Deborah Chambers draws on the metaphor of friendship as a strategy for exploring contemporary changes in informal social ties. She traces... Læs mere
Organizations capture and deploy what they have learned in four ways: Culture, Old Pros, Archives, and Processes. This book describes the four approaches, their strength and shortcomings, and their interactions.
Myths and Fairy Tales in Contemporary Women's Fiction explores contemporary feminist, postmodernist, and postcolonial women writers' use and revisions of fairy tales and myths.
This book examines the impact of neo-liberal reform on the traditional caring ethos of public services such as education, exploring how these reforms influence the appointment and experiences of senior management across the education sector.
This book provides a multifaceted analysis of the so-called US 'rebalance' (or 'pivot') toward Asia by focusing on the diplomatic, military, and economic dimensions of the American policy shift in the Asia Pacific region.
With essays ranging from climate change and global poverty to just war and human rights and immigration, leading future figures present an ideal collection for anyone interested in the most important debates in global justice.
When themes of historical and cultural identity appear and repeat in popular film, it is possible to see the real pulse of a nation and... Læs mere
In this fascinating book, Reid examines Robert Louis Stevenson's writings in the context of late-Victorian evolutionist thought, arguing that an interest in 'primitive' life is at the heart of his work.
In this straightforward exploration of core problems facing humanity, Harold Saunders outlines how concerned citizens can bring about... Læs mere
This book questions the sociocultural dimensions of remembering. It offers an overview of the history and theory of memory studies through the lens of sociology, political science,... Læs mere