Written in a clear and accessible style, this book presents a broad ranging enquiry into various methodological issues associated with contemporary youth research.
Broers repositions the context in which the Napoleonic empire can be studied, and reconfigures the political and... Læs mere
The Modern Gothic and Literary Doubles is concerned with Gothic representations of London in the late 19th century. Establishing that a... Læs mere
This study explores the cultural and political impact of Victorian travelers' descriptions of physical and verbal violence in Africa.
Looking both at state policies and migrant practices, the contributions to this volume argue that (1) citizenship has remained the... Læs mere
How do young people get by in hard times and hard places? Based on close-up research with young men and women from localities suffering social exclusion in extreme form, Disconnected Youth?
Targeted towards institutional asset managers in general and chief investment officers, portfolio managers and risk managers in particular, this practical book serves as a comprehensive guide to quantitative portfolio optimization, asset allocation and risk management.
In this fascinating study, Boden considers the changing social and cultural significance of the wedding in Britain. The book focuses upon a number of issues including the commercialization of the event, the dynamics of heterosexual partnerships, and the influence of romance.
This book is an invaluable guide to the body of criticism on Virginia Woolf. It includes comprehensive and insightful chapters on different approaches to... Læs mere
British Political Facts Since 1979 is the definitive record of the who, the what and the when of British political history from the election of Mrs Thatcher as Prime... Læs mere
Covering 'classical' exponents of the tradition such as Hegel and Marx, 'moderns' like Gramsci and Habermas and 'postmoderns' like Lacan and Deleuze, the volume introduces the main ideas of each thinker and reflects on their enduring theoretical relevance.
In the post-Cold War era, European militaries are engaged in an ongoing adaptation which is challenging relations between armed forces and the societies that they... Læs mere