Maria Tamboukou links Foucauldian ideas to feminism and education. This is a new theoretical approach, since Foucault's work has proved to be of great interest to feminist scholars but as yet, his theories have only intermittently been used in educational feminist work.
It shows what sociologists can bring to current debates over environmental topics (including genetic modification) and - using the author's first-hand research - demonstrates how sociologists can best pursue practical work on environmental topics.
This book analyzes the development of the Stalinist state of the 1930s from the perspective of the changing nature of centre-local relations.
Well-known works by writers such as Donne, Burton, Middleton, and Ralegh, are examined alongside hitherto unknown works in a huge variety of genres: plays, poems, romances, advice books, sermons, histories, parliamentary speeches, royal proclamations.
An examination of the form and character of recent transformations in the international automobile industry. Using... Læs mere
This book takes a unique approach to analysing foreign capital flows. Using the neighbourhood model, it... Læs mere
This original, witty, illustrated study offers the first analytical history of the rise and development of literary tourism in nineteenth-century Britain, associated with authors... Læs mere
This book explores the complex relationship between social security and economic development, arguing that social security contributes positively to economic development by promoting social investments that not only foster economic growth but enhance social welfare for all.
Foreign subsidiaries of multinational companies are suggested as one of... Læs mere
This book presents the authentic Adam Smith and explores his underlying approach and radical thinking, aiming to re-establish his original... Læs mere
An examination of surgical breast reconstruction which establishes a strong link between, on the one hand, the personal feelings and actions of women with breast cancer, and on the other, powerful discourses and practices of the breast cancer movement.
A critical examination of key concepts and issues in corpus linguistics, with a particular focus on the expanding interdisciplinary nature of the field and the role that... Læs mere