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Studies on Ancient Christianity

Studies on Ancient Christianity

This third collection of articles by Henry Chadwick brings together a series of studies on Augustine written in light of the new texts now available and on other individual Christian authors of antiquity in other words of the age when Christianity was acquiring its now familiar shape. A number of papers published here appear in print for the first time or make accessible to English readers studies which first saw the light in German. These include a substantial discussion of the idea of conscience important in the highly ethical context of early Christianity and a study of ancient anthologies and are complemented by other essays on general themes in the history of the early Church. | Studies on Ancient Christianity

GBP 28.99
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Emerging Bond Markets Shedding Light on Trends and Patterns

Emerging Bond Markets Shedding Light on Trends and Patterns

The bond market is a key securities market and emerging economies present exciting new investment opportunities. This timely book provides insights into these emerging bond markets through empirical models and analytical databases i. e. Bloomberg Eikon Refinitiv and the Russian Cbonds. The book looks at the dynamics of the development of emerging bond markets their competitiveness features and patterns using macro and micro level data. It also takes into consideration various securities type i. e. government corporate sub-federal and municipal bonds to identify respective challenges and risks. The book also analyses factors that may inhibit or stimulate a well-balanced financial market. It includes case studies of Asian Latin American and Russian bond markets as also as cross-country comparisons. It will be a useful reference for anyone who is interested to learn more of the bond market and the modelling techniques for critical data analysis. | Emerging Bond Markets Shedding Light on Trends and Patterns

GBP 38.99
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Revival: Li Chih 1527-1602 in Contemporary Chinese Historiography (1980) New light on his life and works

Revival: Li Chih 1527-1602 in Contemporary Chinese Historiography (1980) New light on his life and works

The present monograph primarily a collection of annotated translations of these recent studies is neither a new appraisal of Li Chih drawing on these materials nor a critical evaluation of the current Chinese scholarship on his life and thought. In a modest way it is an attempt to make these new sources of information more readily accessible to the sinological community to faciliate research. The divisions of this study are: two sections consisting of translations of new materials on Li Chih with an analytical introduction on the significance of these discoveries and two appendices of bibliographical accounts of primary and secondary sources down to recent times. | Revival: Li Chih 1527-1602 in Contemporary Chinese Historiography (1980) New light on his life and works

GBP 39.99
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Reflections on Inequality

Reflections on Inequality

Originally published in 1975 this anthology of essays focusses on the historical dimension of class inequality which has long concerned both sociologists and social philosophers but has often been neglected in literature. Although Marx is the first name to come to mind when social inequality and class struggles are mentioned most of the authors included here precede him. Each analyses and discusses the problems of class conflict as they understood them in the light of their own times. Taken together these writers treat stratification as essentially a pecking order where position is determined by relative power – a notion which subsumes rather than contradicts the economic interpretation of social inequality because wealth is a form of power. The relation between the views of these authors and the well-known theory of Marx is discussed in the Introduction. | Reflections on Inequality

GBP 85.00
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New Perspectives on the History of Islamic Science Volume 3

New Perspectives on the History of Islamic Science Volume 3

Recent studies in the history of Islamic science based on the discovery and study of new primary texts and instruments have substantially revised the views of nineteenth-century historians of science. This volume presents some of these ground-breaking studies as well as articles which shed new light on the ongoing academic debate surrounding the question of the decline of Islamic scientific tradition. | New Perspectives on the History of Islamic Science Volume 3

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Ferenczi on Freud’s Couch A Finished Analysis?

Ferenczi on Freud’s Couch A Finished Analysis?

This fascinating book assesses Sándor Ferenczi’s role in the history of psychoanalysis examining his personal analysis with Freud the father of the discipline. The book delves into archival material to shed light on issues around transference between Freud and Ferenczi as well as Ferenczi’s own development as the first analyst. It offers a unique deciphering of the transmission of psychoanalysis distinguishing between self-analysis personal analysis and training analysis including a discussion on the duration and end of treatment subjects rarely discussed in contemporary circles. This book is an important read for practising clinicians and scholars alike. | Ferenczi on Freud’s Couch A Finished Analysis?

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On Shell Structure

On Shell Structure

This volume collects together core papers by Richard K. Larson developing what has since come to be known as the VP Shell or Split VP analysis of sentential structure. The volume includes five previously published papers together with two major unpublished works from the same period: Light Predicate Raising (1989) which explores the interesting consequences of a leftward raising analysis of NP Shift phenomena and The Projection of DP (and DegP) (1991) which extends the shell approach to the projection of nominal and adjectival structure showing how projection can be handled in a uniform way. In addition to published unpublished and limited distribution work the volume includes extensive new introductory material. The general introduction traces the conceptual roots of VP Shells and its problems in the face of subsequent developments in theory and offers an updated form compatible with modern Minimalist syntactic analysis. The section introductions to the material on datives complex predicates and nominals show how the updated form of shell theory applies in the empirical domains where it was originally developed. | On Shell Structure

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Light — Science & Magic An Introduction to Photographic Lighting

Light — Science & Magic An Introduction to Photographic Lighting

Photographic lighting is a topic that will never go out of style no matter how sophisticated cameras and other technology get. Even with the most high-tech gear photographers still need to put a lot of thought and vision into lighting their photographs in order to get great results. Mastering this key skill has the power to dramatically and quickly improve your photographs as well as your efficiency. Light—Science & Magic provides you with a comprehensive theory of the nature and principles of light with examples and instructions for practical application. Featuring photographs diagrams and step-by-step instructions this book speaks to photographers of varying levels. It provides invaluable information on how to light the most difficult subjects such as surfaces metal glass liquids extremes (black-on-black and white-on-white) and portraits. This new edition includes: • Expanded chapters on portraiture and lighting equipment • Chapters on necessary equipment when working on location versus in the studio • An updated appendix of reliable photo gear sources • Over 100 new photographs and informational sidebars • Updated information about advances in flash equipment LED panels and fluorescent lights Lighting styles will evolve but the science of light will always remain the same. Once photographers understand the basic physics of lighting (without having to become physicists) they can apply that knowledge to a broad range of photographic styles. | Light — Science & Magic An Introduction to Photographic Lighting

GBP 46.99
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Fresh Perspectives on Major Issues in Pragmatics

Fresh Perspectives on Major Issues in Pragmatics

This book showcases new and innovative developments and approaches in pragmatics spotlighting perspectives from an international range of emerging scholars undertaking cutting-edge research pushing the field in new directions. The volume begins by taking stock of the most up-to-date developments in pragmatics research as embodied by the work of a newer generation of pragmaticists. Chapters are organized around key areas of development within pragmatics including intercultural and cross-cultural pragmatics cognitive pragmatics and new perspectives on referencing implicating and inferring shedding further light on the ways in which pragmatics increasingly interfaces with other linguistic disciplines and on innovative methodologies. The book also places the focus on pragmatics approaches in languages other than than English further expanding the borders of research. This book will be of particular interest to scholars in pragmatics interested in staying on top of the latest developments and future directions for the field. | Fresh Perspectives on Major Issues in Pragmatics

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History on Film/Film on History

History on Film/Film on History

History on Film/Film on History has established itself as a classic treatise on the historical film and its role in bringing the past to life. In the fourth edition of this widely acclaimed text Robert A. Rosenstone argues that to leave history films out of the discussion of the meaning of the past is to ignore a major means of understanding historical events. This book examines what history films convey about the past and how they convey it demonstrating the need to learn how to read and understand this new visual world and integrating detailed analysis of films such as Schindler’s List Glory October and Reds. Advocating for the dramatic feature as a legitimate way of doing history this edition includes a new Preface and a new chapter that focuses on films produced in Latin America Africa the Middle East India and East Asia. Examining the codes and conventions of how these films tell us about the past and providing guidance on how to effectively analyse films as historical interpretations this book is an essential introduction to the field for students of history and film.

GBP 32.99
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Designing with Light An Introduction to Stage Lighting

Designing with Light An Introduction to Stage Lighting

Now in its seventh edition Designing with Light introduces readers to the art craft and technology of stage lighting and media projection. The new edition is fully updated to include current information on the technology of stage lighting: lighting fixtures lamps cabling dimmers control boards as well as electrical theory. Readers will learn how designed light is used to enhance the audience’s understanding and enjoyment of a production. The book includes specific information on drafting the light plot explores the challenges of designing for different stage configurations and provides examples of lighting designs for dramas musicals and dance. It also features comments and thoughts from active designers from both mainstream theatrical productions and related industries. Written for students of Lighting Design and Technology as well as professional technicians and designers Designing with Light offers a comprehensive survey of the practical and aesthetic aspects of stage lighting design. | Designing with Light An Introduction to Stage Lighting

GBP 48.99
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Leibniz on Freedom and Determinism in Relation to Aquinas and Molina

Leibniz on Freedom and Determinism in Relation to Aquinas and Molina

First published in 1999 this volume considers the 17th century philosopher Leibniz and his views on Freedom and Determinism aiming to show that his solution is in many respects superior to those of Aquinias and Molina. The author thoroughly explores Leibniz in the light of Aquinas and Molina first examining their positions on freedom and determinism followed by Leibniz on freedom contingency and determinism the denial of freedom of pure indifference freedom and divine foreknowledge and major interpretations of his philosophy. | Leibniz on Freedom and Determinism in Relation to Aquinas and Molina

GBP 35.99
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Colour and Light Spatial Experience

Colour and Light Spatial Experience

Colour and Light: Spatial Experience describes the coherent interaction of light and colour in the spatial context. It explains the nature of light to colour specialists and the nature of colour to light specialists simultaneously conveying an understanding that light and colour must be thought of together. In addition it brings out the apparent contradictions between the practically based knowledge of craftsmen engineers and designers and the theoretically based knowledge of academics in various disciplines. Including background context facts and possible approaches the book provides a basic understanding of light and colour and their significance for humans in the spatial context. | Colour and Light Spatial Experience

GBP 74.99
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History on Film/Film on History

History on Film/Film on History

History on Film/Film on History has established itself as a classic treatise on the historical film and its role in bringing the past to life. In the third edition of this widely acclaimed text Robert A. Rosenstone argues that to leave history films out of the discussion of the meaning of the past is to ignore a major means of understanding historical events. This book examines what history films convey about the past and how they convey it demonstrating the need to learn how to read and understand this new visual world and integrating detailed analysis of films such as Schindler’s List Glory October and Reds. Advocating for the dramatic feature as a legitimate way of doing history this edition includes a new introduction a revised final chapter a new epilogue that discusses recent history films such as Selma and The Imitation Game and an extensive and updated guide to further reading. Examining the codes and conventions of how these films tell us about the past and providing guidance on how to effectively analyse films as historical interpretations this book is an essential introduction to the field for students of history and film.

GBP 38.99
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On Freud's The Unconscious

On Freud's The Unconscious

If there ever was one word that could represent the essence of Freud's work that word would be 'unconscious'. Indeed Freud himself regarded his 1915 paper 'The Unconscious' as central to clarifying the fundamentals of his metapsychology. The paper delineates the topographic model of the mind and spells out the concepts of primary and secondary process thinking thing and word presentations timelessness of the unconscious condensation and symbolism unconscious problem solving and the relationship between the system Ucs and repression. Examining these proposals in the light of contemporary psychoanalytic theory as well as from the perspective of current neurophysiology and ethology nine distinguished analysts take Freud's ideas further in ways that have implications for both psychoanalytic theory and practice. | On Freud's The Unconscious

GBP 130.00
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Focus on Food Photography for Bloggers Focus on the Fundamentals

Focus on Food Photography for Bloggers Focus on the Fundamentals

Sharing your kitchen concoctions on your personal food blog has never been as popular as it is right now but if you've ever had trouble getting your tasty temptations to look like pretty plates on camera you know how difficult it can be to take amazing pictures of food. Matt Armendariz of Mattbites food blog fame shares his experiences and best practices for creating wonderful food photos in Focus On Food Photography for Bloggers. Written specifically for you the blogger Matt discusses the ins and outs of equipment lighting composition propping sparking your inspiration and getting creative all with what you have on hand at home! Learn how to avoid common pitfalls with foods that are notoriously camera shy how to successfully snap your dinner at a restaurant as well as on your kitchen table and how to style your food with what you have in your cupboards. He also includes advice on post-processing posting and protecting your prized images. As well as on his blog Matt's photography has been featured in The Skinny Bitch Cookbook on Martha Stewart Paula Deen's Best Dishes and Gordon Ramsay's Hell's Kitchen along with numerous food magazines and newspapers. Let this seasoned blogger give your food photography the boost it needs to really make your readers salivate! | Focus on Food Photography for Bloggers Focus on the Fundamentals

GBP 145.00
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Studies on the Reception of Plato and Greek Political Thought in Victorian Britain

Studies on the Reception of Plato and Greek Political Thought in Victorian Britain

This collection of essays focuses on the reception of Plato and Greek political thought in the work of some major (pre)Victorian classical scholars and expands on a remarkable range of hotly debated issues on the interpretation of Greek antiquity. The central figure in this volume is the radical philosopher utilitarian and Platonist George Grote whose works on the history of Greece and Plato moved away from traditional models of classical interpretation. His works and their background are critically explored in light of his philosophical commitment and political radicalism. Article IV brings to light a forgotten manuscript by Grote On the Character of Socrates produced in the 1820s. Grote sought to counter the current literature on ancient Greece and its predominant motifs which is here examined in its own right along with an independent study on Bishop Connop Thirlwall's influential History of Greece. The second half of this volume is devoted to analyzing important aspects of the revival of Platonic studies in the ideological and discursive context of early and middle Victorian times. This collection of essays presents comprehensive and illuminating contextual analyses of nineteenth-century works on classical reception providing simultaneously a rich bibliographic guide to further research. | Studies on the Reception of Plato and Greek Political Thought in Victorian Britain

GBP 42.99
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Progressive Violence Theorizing the War on Terror

Progressive Violence Theorizing the War on Terror

This book examines the role of collective violence in the achievement of solidarity shedding light on the difficulty faced by sociology in theorizing violence and warfare as a result of the discipline’s tendency to idealize society in an attempt to legitimize the idea of progressive social change. Using the global War on Terror as a focal point the authors develop this argument through the related issues of power knowledge and ethics explaining the War on Terror in terms of the Anglo-American tradition of imperial power and domination. Exploring the victimage rituals through which society is brought together in the ritual domination and destruction of a constructed villain Progressive Violence: Theorizing the War on Terror also considers the price of the liberal moral values in terms of which the global war on terror is frequently justified and the volume of progressive violence involved in advancing the cause of freedom. The authors use this case to theorize the general role of vicarious victimage ritual in the social genesis of political violence and sadism and its calculated use by politicians to achieve their imperial aims. As such it will appeal to scholars of sociology and social theory with interests in terrorism violence and geopolitics. | Progressive Violence Theorizing the War on Terror

GBP 38.99
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Olympic Television Broadcasting the Biggest Show on Earth

Olympic Television Broadcasting the Biggest Show on Earth

As the Olympic spectacle grows broadcast coverage becomes bigger more complex and more sophisticated. Part sporting event part reality show and part global festival the Olympics can be seen as both intensely nationalistic and a celebration of a shared sense of international community. This book sheds new light on how the Olympic experience has been shaped by television and expanded across multiple platforms and formats. Combining a multitude of approaches ranging from interviews to content analyses to audience surveys the book explores the production influence and significance of Olympic media in contemporary society. Built on a central case study of NBC’s coverage of the Rio Games in 2016 which is then placed within 20 years of content analyses the book focuses on the entire Olympic television process from production to content to effects. Touching on key themes such as race gender history consumerism identity nationalism and storytelling Olympic Television: Broadcasting the Biggest Show on Earth is fascinating reading for any student or scholar with an interest in sport media and the global impact of mega-events. | Olympic Television Broadcasting the Biggest Show on Earth

GBP 35.99
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Reporting on Sexual Violence in the #MeToo Era

Reporting on Sexual Violence in the #MeToo Era

This edited collection examines the role of journalism in reviving and reporting on sexual violence in the #MeToo related hashtag era. Bringing together 15 journalism scholars from around the world this book explores and offers solutions to the common issues and inadequacies of reporting on sexual violence in the media. Presenting a range of conceptual methodological and empirical chapters the book tackles issues related to or missing from journalism in three sections: Part I acknowledges and surveys the role journalism plays in shining a light on social injustices and critiques research deficits in reporting on sexual violence; Part II employs cutting-edge research linked to an intersectional lens to amplify the voices that have been silenced in the media coverage; Part III explores how advocacy campaign and solutions journalism offers frameworks for ethical reporting on the shadow epidemic of sexual violence during these COVID-normal times. This timely and important work connects established and emerging journalism practices to changing discourses about sexual violence. It is an important reading for students and scholars of journalism gender studies media studies communication studies culture studies and sociology. | Reporting on Sexual Violence in the #MeToo Era

GBP 34.99
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Contemporary Storytelling Performance Female Artists on Practices Platforms Presences

Contemporary Storytelling Performance Female Artists on Practices Platforms Presences

This book focuses on a rising generation of female storytellers analysing their innovation in interdisciplinary collaboration and their creation of new multimedia platforms for story-led performance. It draws on an unprecedented series of in-depth interviews with artists including Jo Blake Xanthe Gresham-Knight Mara Menzies Clare Murphy Debs Newbold Rachel Rose Reid Sarah Liisa Wilkinson and Vanessa Woolf while Sally Pomme Clayton’s reflections on her extraordinary four-decade career provide long-term context for these cutting-edge conversations. Blending ethnographic research and performance analysis this book documents the working lives of professional storytelling artists. It also sheds light on the practices values aspirations and achievements of a generation actively redefining storytelling as a contemporary performance practice taking on topics from ecology and maternity to griefwork and neuroscience while working collaboratively with diverse creative partners to generate new inclusive presences for a traditionally-inspired artform. This book will be of great interest to students scholars and practitioners in drama theatre performance creative writing education and media. | Contemporary Storytelling Performance Female Artists on Practices Platforms Presences

GBP 130.00
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Remote Sensing of Night-time Light

Remote Sensing of Night-time Light

Satellite images acquired at night provide a visually arresting perspective of the Earth and the human activities that light up the otherwise mostly dark Earth. These night-time light satellite images can be compiled into a geospatial time series that represent an invaluable source of information for both the natural and social sciences. Night-time light remote sensing has been shown to be particularly useful for a range of natural science and social science applications including studies relating to urban development demography sociology fishing activity light pollution and the consequences of civil war. Key sensors for these time-series include the Defense Meteorological Satellite Program’s Operational Linescan System (DMSP/OLS) and the Suomi National Polar-orbiting Partnership Satellite’s Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite Day/Night Band (Suomi NPP/VIIRS DNB). An increasing number of alternative sources are also available including high spatial resolution and multispectral sensors. This book captures key methodological issues associated with pre-processing night-time light data documents state of the art analysis methods and explores a wide range of applications. Major sections focus on NPP/VIIRS DNB processing; inter-calibration between NPP/VIIRS and DMPS/OLS; applications associated with socio-economic activities applications in monitoring urbanization; and fishing activity monitoring. The chapters in this book were originally published as a special issue of the International Journal of Remote Sensing. | Remote Sensing of Night-time Light

GBP 38.99
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Night Photography and Light Painting Finding Your Way in the Dark

Night Photography and Light Painting Finding Your Way in the Dark

Lance Keimig one of the premier experts on night photography has put together a comprehensive reference that will show you ways to capture images you never thought possible. This new edition of Night Photography presents the practical techniques of shooting at night alongside theory and history illustrated with clear concise examples and charts and stunning images. From urban night photography to photographing the landscape by starlight or moonlight from painting your subject with light to creating a subject with light this book provides a complete guide to digital night photography and light painting. | Night Photography and Light Painting Finding Your Way in the Dark

GBP 180.00
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On Terrorist Groups Formation Interactions Survivability and Attacks

On Terrorist Groups Formation Interactions Survivability and Attacks

This book presents nine up-to-date chapters on key aspects of terrorist groups by leading contributors in the study of terrorism. The chapters focus on the study of terrorist groups their interface with targeted governments as well as ways to counter politically motivated terrorist attacks. To augment the efficacy of counterterrorism governments must understand how terrorist groups form recruit members gain support and choose targets. Additionally governments must be aware of interactions within and among terrorist groups to allow governments to hone the practice of counterterrorism. This book addresses many of these topics. In particular the volume casts light on group formation during 1860–1969 and 1970–2016 respectively. From different vantages terrorist recruitment and group support are investigated. Other topics include the role of terrorist groups’ ideologies and goals determinants of home-base attacks groups’ response to government countermeasures intergroup interactions as well as conflicts. On Terrorist Groups will be of interest to students and researchers of Terrorism Political Violence Security and Intelligence Conflict Studies and Political Science in general. This book was originally published as a special issue of Defence and Peace Economics. | On Terrorist Groups Formation Interactions Survivability and Attacks

GBP 120.00
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