This new collection of original essays by leading academics explores major issues in Russia's relations with the wider world since the seventeenth century.
This book is a comprehensive analysis of the unrecognized role played and burden borne by rural women during the last four decades of South... Læs mere
The book compares the theoretical debate with political developments in the region, from the beginning of the post-Cold War period with its rapid economic growth through the Asian economic crisis of 1997 and the resulting restructuring of Southeast-Asian regional systems.
This is the first comprehensive study of the revival and appropriation of the Roman triumph from the 1580s to the 1650s. The book includes an original... Læs mere
We celebrate Jane Austen as the mother of the English realist novel, but have you ever wondered why she insists on giving her mature heroines the 'perfect happiness' that can only be realized in the romance?
Remaking the Conquering Heroes shows that American policymakers and Army officers had to confront and take control over a lawless US military in the aftermath of World War II.
This book aims to reinterpret current perceptions of the Dutch Forty Years War (1672-1713), usually regarded as a struggle against the expansionism of Louis XIV, birthing the European balance of power.
Leading family sociologist David Morgan revisits his highly influential 'family practices' approach in this new book. Exploring its impact, and how it has been critiqued,... Læs mere
This collection critically examines twenty-first century representations of ageing, focusing on various media images and discourses as well as individuals' own experiences and self-presentations of ageing, drawing on innovative new empirical data.
This collection focuses on the real life experiences of conducting emprical research about families and relationships, with an emphasis on the actualities of doing research and the experiences of being a researcher.
Researching communication disorders involves a range of disciplines including speech-language pathology, linguistics and psychology. This book provides an... Læs mere