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Encyclopedia of Modern War

Encyclopedia of Modern War

This book first published in 1977 presents a comprehensive survey of the upheavals experienced in warfare from 1793 to the end of the twentieth century a period that saw many fundamental changes – from the Napoleonic wars to the advent of total war guerrilla and nuclear warfare. It discusses in detail the main aspects of warfare – battles weapons and people. It concentrates equally on all three not emphasising one aspect at the expense of the others and allowing cross-references between them so as to fit them into the general pattern of development. Also included are other factors essential to an understanding of modern warfare such as technological items and conceptual entries such as basic strategy and tactics and various military theories and principles. | Encyclopedia of Modern War

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A Biographical Encyclopedia of Early Modern Englishwomen Exemplary Lives and Memorable Acts 1500-1650

A Biographical Encyclopedia of Early Modern Englishwomen Exemplary Lives and Memorable Acts 1500-1650

From the exemplary to the notorious to the obscure this comprehensive and innovative encyclopedia showcases the worthy women of early modern England. Poets princesses or pirates the women of power and agency found in these pages are indeed worth knowing and this volume will introduce many female figures to even the most established scholars in early modern studies. Rather than using the conventional alphabetical format of the standard biographical encyclopedia this volume is divided into categories of women. Since many women will fit in more than one category each woman is placed in the category that best exemplifies her life and is cross referenced in other appropriate sections. This structure makes the book an interesting read for seasoned scholars of early modern women while students need not already be familiar with these subjects in order to benefit from the text. Another unusual feature of this reference work is that each entry begins with some incident from the woman’s life that is particularly exciting or significant. Some entries are very brief while others are extensive. Each includes a source listing. The book is well illustrated and liberally sprinkled with quotations of the time either by or about the women in the text. | A Biographical Encyclopedia of Early Modern Englishwomen Exemplary Lives and Memorable Acts 1500-1650

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The Ashgate Encyclopedia of Literary and Cinematic Monsters

The Ashgate Encyclopedia of Literary and Cinematic Monsters

From vampires and demons to ghosts and zombies interest in monsters in literature film and popular culture has never been stronger. This concise Encyclopedia provides scholars and students with a comprehensive and authoritative A-Z of monsters throughout the ages. It is the first major reference book on monsters for the scholarly market. Over 200 entries written by experts in the field are accompanied by an overview introduction by the editor. Generic entries such as 'ghost' and 'vampire' are cross-listed with important specific manifestations of that monster. In addition to monsters appearing in English-language literature and film the Encyclopedia also includes significant monsters in Spanish French Italian German Russian Indian Chinese Japanese African and Middle Eastern traditions. Alphabetically organized the entries each feature suggestions for further reading. The Ashgate Encyclopedia of Literary and Cinematic Monsters is an invaluable resource for all students and scholars and an essential addition to library reference shelves.

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Encyclopedia of Microcomputers Volume 6 - Electronic Dictionaries in Machine Translation to Evaluation of Software: Microsoft Word Version 4.0

Encyclopedia of Microcomputers Volume 6 - Electronic Dictionaries in Machine Translation to Evaluation of Software: Microsoft Word Version 4.0

The Encyclopedia of Microcomputers serves as the ideal companion reference to the popular Encyclopedia of Computer Science and Technology. Now in its 10th year of publication this timely reference work details the broad spectrum of microcomputer technology including microcomputer history; explains and illustrates the use of microcomputers throughout academe business government and society in general; and assesses the future impact of this rapidly changing technology. | Encyclopedia of Microcomputers Volume 6 - Electronic Dictionaries in Machine Translation to Evaluation of Software: Microsoft Word Version 4. 0

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International Encyclopedia of Military History

International Encyclopedia of Military History

With its impressive breadth of coverage – both geographically and chronologically – the International Encyclopedia of Military History is the most up-to-date and inclusive A-Z resource on military history. From uniforms and military insignia worn by combatants to the brilliant military leaders and tacticians who commanded them the campaigns and wars to the weapons and equipment used in them this international and multi-cultural two-volume set is an accessible resource combining the latest scholarship in the field with a world perspective on military history.

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The Routledge Encyclopedia of Research Methods in Applied Linguistics

The Routledge Encyclopedia of Research Methods in Applied Linguistics

The Routledge Encyclopedia of Research Methods in Applied Linguistics provides accessible and concise explanations of key concepts and terms related to research methods in applied linguistics. Encompassing the three research paradigms of quantitative qualitative and mixed methods this volume is an essential reference for any student or researcher working in this area. This volume provides:A–Z coverage of 570 key methodological terms from all areas of applied linguistics;detailed analysis of each entry that includes an explanation of the head word visual illustrations cross-references to other terms and further references for readers;an index of core concepts for quick reference. Comprehensively covering research method terminology used across all strands of applied linguistics this encyclopedia is a must-have reference for the applied linguistics community.

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Routledge Encyclopedia of Translation Studies

Routledge Encyclopedia of Translation Studies

The Routledge Encyclopedia of Translation Studies remains the most authoritative reference work for students and scholars interested in engaging with the phenomenon of translation in all its modes and in relation to a wide range of theoretical and methodological traditions. This new edition provides a considerably expanded and updated revision of what appeared as Part I in the first and second editions. Featuring 132 as opposed to the 75 entries in Part I of the second edition it offers authoritative critical overviews of additional topics such as authorship canonization conquest cosmopolitanism crowdsourced translation dubbing fan audiovisual translation genetic criticism healthcare interpreting hybridity intersectionality legal interpreting media interpreting memory multimodality nonprofessional interpreting note-taking orientalism paratexts thick translation war and world literature. Each entry ends with a set of annotated references for further reading. Entries no longer appearing in this edition including historical overviews that previously appeared as Part II are now available online via the Routledge Translation Studies Portal. Designed to support critical reflection teaching and research within as well as beyond the field of translation studies this is an invaluable resource for students and scholars of translation interpreting literary theory and social theory among other disciplines.

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The Concise Routledge Encyclopedia of the Documentary Film

The Concise Routledge Encyclopedia of the Documentary Film

The Concise Routledge Encyclopedia of the Documentary Film is a fully international reference work on the history of the documentary film from the Lumière brothers' Workers Leaving the Lumière Factory (1885) to Michael Moore's Fahrenheit 911 (2004). Previously published in three volumes entries have been edited and updated for the new concise edition and three new entries have been added on: India China and Africa. The Concise Routledge Encyclopedia of the Documentary Film: Discusses individual films and filmmakers including little-known filmmakers from countries such as India Bosnia China and others Examines the documentary filmmaking traditions within nations and regions or within historical periods in places such as Iran Brazil Portugal and Japan Explores themes issues and representations in documentary film including human rights modernism homosexuality and World War I as well as types of documentary film such as newsreels and educational films Elaborates on production companies organizations festivals and institutions such as the American Film Institute Ceylon Tea Propaganda Board Hot Docs (Toronto) and the World Union of Documentary Describes styles techniques and technical issues such as animation computer imaging editing techniques IMAX music and spoken commentary Bringing together all aspects of documentary film this accessible concise edition provides an invaluable resource for both scholars and students. With film stills from key films this resource provides the decisive entry point into the history of an art form.

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The American Revolution 1775–1783 An Encyclopedia Volume 1: A–L

The American Revolution 1775–1783 An Encyclopedia Volume 1: A–L

This definitive encyclopedia originally published in 1983 and now available as an ebook for the first time covers the American Revolution comes in two volumes and contains 865 entries on the war for American independence. Included are essays (ranging from 250 to 25 000 words) on major and minor battles and biographies of military men partisan leaders loyalist figures and war heroes as well as strong coverage of political and diplomatic themes. The contributors present their summaries within the context of late 20th Century historiography about the American Revolution. Every entry has been written by a subject specialist and is accompanied by a bibliography to aid further research. Extensively illustrated with maps the volumes also contain a chronology of events glossary and substantial index. | The American Revolution 1775–1783 An Encyclopedia Volume 1: A–L

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Designing Denuclearization An Interpretive Encyclopedia

Designing Denuclearization An Interpretive Encyclopedia

This work canvasses nuclear weapon abolition proposals placed on the table since 1945 and the obstacles and issues which a realistic program for abolition confronts today. It has an ambitious purpose to show that nuclear abolition can and should be placed on the public agenda. a The author terms it interpretive in that it incorporates his commentaries never hiding his reasons and judgments. It is neither just the facts nor all the facts. It is an encyclopedia in the original meaning of a general course of instruction. He identifies himself with all who pursue the problem posed by nuclear weapons systematically and with seriousness of purpose committed to self-instruction. In another sense he writes this work is a conversation with the Reader. What is needed to abolish nuclear weapons? His starting-point is this: As long as nuclear weapons are stockpiled and deployed there is risk of their use which would be catastrophic. Abolition however is inconceivable in the absence of a developed and articulated alternative to the nuclear status quo. Even with that the politics of abolition bringing the governments of the nuclear weapon states to believe that abolition is in their interest is the sine qua non of achieving a world free of nuclear weapons. Larkin's text is written for those whether practitioners or citizens interested in designing and bringing about denuclearization. Abolition cannot be achieved by political elites in the absence of broad concurrent public support. Governments career policy officials and legislators have chosen to assume responsibility for the public agenda. They may be askedimust be asked what they will do to bring about denuclearization. | Designing Denuclearization An Interpretive Encyclopedia

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Philosophy of Mind in the Early Modern and Modern Ages The History of the Philosophy of Mind Volume 4

Philosophy of Mind in the Early Modern and Modern Ages The History of the Philosophy of Mind Volume 4

The early modern period is arguably the most pivotal of all in the study of the mind teeming with a variety of conceptions of mind. Some of these posed serious questions for assumptions about the nature of the mind many of which still depended on notions of the soul and God. It is an era that witnessed the emergence of theories and arguments that continue to animate the study of philosophy of mind such as dualism vitalism materialism and idealism. Covering pivotal figures in philosophy such as Descartes Hobbes Kant Leibniz Cavendish and Spinoza Philosophy of Mind in the Early Modern and Modern Ages provides an outstanding survey of philosophy of mind of the period. Following an introduction by Rebecca Copenhaver sixteen specially commissioned chapters by an international team of contributors discuss key topics thinkers and debates including:Hobbes Descartes’ philosophy of mind and its early critics consciousness the later Cartesians Malebranche Cavendish Locke Spinoza Descartes and Leibniz perception and sensation desires mental substance and mental activity Hume andKant. Essential reading for students and researchers in philosophy of mind enlightenment philosophy and the history of philosophy Philosophy of Mind in the Early Modern and Modern Ages is also a valuable resource for those in related disciplines such as religion history of psychology and history of science. | Philosophy of Mind in the Early Modern and Modern Ages The History of the Philosophy of Mind Volume 4

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Modern Medicines from Plants Botanical histories of some of modern medicine’s most important drugs

Modern Medicines from Plants Botanical histories of some of modern medicine’s most important drugs

The full colour beautifully illustrated Modern Medicines from Plants: Botanical histories of some of modern medicine’s most important drugs features information on plants from which we obtain modern prescription medicines. It outlines their historical uses as herbal medicines in the past two millennia using primary sources and describes how extracts from them and their semisynthetic and synthetic derivatives were developed to be today’s therapeutic drugs and diagnostic chemicals. This book describes medicinal plants and their habitats the diseases that their medicines treat and the science of how they work. This amazing and unique book is a wonderful read for those with an interest in both herbal and prescription medicines. Written with authority by physicians and gardeners at the Garden of Medicinal Plants at the Royal College of Physicians London chapters detail the history and modern scientific research on plants and their medicines. It is very useful to physicians pharmacists herbalists historians and gardeners bringing together information from every discipline to make it a work of interest as well as reference. Features Written for people interested in medicinal plants where medicines come from and how they treat our diseases Contains information on 50 plants mostly growing in the medicinal garden of the Royal College of Physicians in London describing how they became the source of modern pharmaceutical medicines Describes medicinal uses of plants in Classical Greece as written by Dioscorides Pliny and Galen through the flowering of Arabic medicine by physicians such as Paulus Aegineta Mesue and Avicenna to the 12th to 14th century compilations of Serapion and Sylvaticus and the European Renaissance of Peter Treveris William Turner Leonard Fuchs Pietro Mattioli John Gerarde John Parkinson Nicholas Culpeper and many others to the pharmacopoeias of the 16th century to the present day Fully referenced including a glossary for explanation of technical terms | Modern Medicines from Plants Botanical histories of some of modern medicine’s most important drugs

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The Dynamics of Modern Rugby

The Dynamics of Modern Rugby

The modern game of rugby football has become gladiatorial whereby muscular athletic players are involved in a form of collision chess with sophisticated defences smothering the offensive skills that were at one time a more dominant feature of the game. The contributors to this book consider the physical mental and nutritional demands of the game in its present form and how best to acquire these attributes in the most effective and efficient manner. The inevitable injuries that are associated with collision are considered in terms of prevention and the most effective forms of treatment. New concepts to improve exercise capacity game preparation and recovery are discussed in conjunction with the modern coaching theories of the game. The possible changes to the rules are discussed by two outstanding International referees and the future vision for World Rugby is outlined by the President of World Rugby. The Dynamics of Modern Rugby is both a unique and contemporary addition to the rugby literature and as such is essential reading for any student researcher coach sports scientist physiotherapist nutritionist or clinician with an interest in rugby.

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Routledge Handbook of Modern Japanese History

Routledge Handbook of Modern Japanese History

The Routledge Handbook of Modern Japanese History is a concise overview of modern Japanese history from the middle of the nineteenth century until the end of the twentieth century. Written by a group of international historians each an authority in his or her field the book covers modern Japanese history in an accessible yet comprehensive manner. The subjects featured in the book range from the development of the political system and matters of international relations to social and economic history and gender issues to post-war discussions about modern Japan’s historical trajectory and its wartime past. Divided into thematic parts the sections include:Nation empire and bordersIdeologies and the political systemEconomy and societyHistorical legacies and memoryEach chapter outlines important historiographical debates and controversies summarizes the latest developments in the field and identifies research topics that have not yet received sufficient scholarly attention. As such the book will be useful to students and scholars of Japanese history Asian history and Asian Studies.

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The Routledge Anthology of Early Modern Drama

The Routledge Anthology of Early Modern Drama

The Routledge Anthology of Early Modern Drama is the first new collection of the drama of Shakespeare’s contemporaries in over a century. This volume comprises seventeen accessible thoroughly glossed modernized play-texts intermingling a wide range of unfamiliar works—including the anonymous Look About You Massinger’s The Picture Heminge’s The Fatal Contract Heywood’s The Four Prentices of London and Greene’s James IV—with more familiar works such as Marlowe’s Doctor Faustus Webster’s The Duchess of Malfi and Middleton’s Women Beware Women. Each play is edited by a different leading scholar in the field of early modern studies bringing specific expertise and context to the chosen play-text. With an unprecedented variety of plays and critical introductions that focus on the diversity and strangeness of different early modern approaches to the artistic and commercial enterprise of play-making The Routledge Anthology of Early Modern Drama will offer vital new perspectives on early modern drama for scholars students and performers alike.

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Routledge Handbook of Modern Korean Literature

Routledge Handbook of Modern Korean Literature

The Routledge Handbook of Modern Korean Literature provides a comprehensive overview of a Korean literary tradition which is understood as a multifaceted nexus of practices both homegrown and transnational. The handbook discusses the perspectives from which modern Korean literature has thus far been defined analyzing which voices have been enunciated underappreciated or completely silenced and how we can enrich our understanding of it. Taking up diverse transnational and interdisciplinary standpoints this volume aims to encourage readers not to treat modern Korean literature as a self-evident category but to examine it anew as an uncultivated and uncharted space unearthing its internal chasms and global connections. Divided into five parts the themes covered include the following:Literature and powerBorders and boundariesRationality in literature and its limitsLanguage ethnicity and translationKorean literature in the changing mediascape. By introducing new conceptual paradigms to the field of modern Korean literature this book will appeal to students and scholars of Korean East Asian and world literature alike.

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The Poetics of Angling in Early Modern England

The Poetics of Angling in Early Modern England

Myra E. Wright takes ecocritical studies on an interdisciplinary turn toward the water with her new research monograph The Poetics of Angling in Early Modern England. Identifying the lively presence of both literal and metaphorical images of sportfishing in all kinds of early modern writing this book identifies a deep sympathy between the art of angling and the art of writing and examines the centrality of fish in early modern conceptions of humanity.

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Production of Locality in the Early Modern and Modern Age Places

Production of Locality in the Early Modern and Modern Age Places

This book is a microhistory study of village settlements in early modern Northwest Italy that aims to expand the notion of place to include the process of producing a locality; that is the production of native local subjects through practices rituals and other forms of collective action. Undertaking a micro-analytical approach the book examines the customs and practices associated with typically fragmented and polycentric Italian village settlements to analyze the territorial tensions between various segments of a village and its neighbors. The microspatial analysis reveals how these tensions are the expressions of conflictual relationships between lay ecclesiastical and charitable bodies culminating in a culture of fragmentation that impacts local economic and political practices. The book also traces how the production of locality survived throughout the nineenth and twentieth century and is still observed today. In this light the study of practices and policies of locality over time that this book undertakes is an essential tool to better understand the nature and role of these social bonds in today’s society. Archival records and the methods for approaching this source material are included within the text making it an accessible and invaluable book for students and teachers of social and cultural history. | Production of Locality in the Early Modern and Modern Age Places

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The Roots of Modern Environmentalism

The Roots of Modern Environmentalism

Originally published in 1984 The Roots of Modern Environmentalism provides a historical philosophical and ideological background to environmentalism. Topics covered include the roots of technological environmentalism the medieval cosmology and Bacon’s philosophy the non-scientific roots of ecological environmentalism such as Romanticism and its scientific roots in the theories of Malthus and Darwin. The Marxist perspective on Nature is also discussed. The concluding chapter is a criticism of education which challenges its usefulness as an agent of socio-economic change. This book will be of interest to academics and students of environmentalism and geography.

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Designing Modern Norway A History of Design Discourse

Designing Modern Norway A History of Design Discourse

Designing Modern Norway: A History of Design Discourse is an intellectual history of design and its role in configuring the modern Norwegian nation state. Rather than a conventional national design history survey that focuses on designers and objects this is an in-depth study of the ideologies organizations strategies and politics that combined might be said to have designed the modern nation's material and visual culture. The book analyses main tropes and threads in the design discourse generated around key institutions such as museums organisations and magazines. Beginning with how British and continental design reform ideas were mediated in Norway and merged with a nationalist sentiment in the late nineteenth century Designing Modern Norway traces the tireless and wide-ranging work undertaken by enthusiastic and highly committed design professionals throughout the twentieth century to simultaneously modernise the nation by design and to nationalise modern design. Bringing the discussion up towards the present the book concludes with an examination of how Norway's new-found wealth has profoundly changed the production mediation and consumption of design. | Designing Modern Norway A History of Design Discourse

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Routledge Handbook of Modern Korean History

Routledge Handbook of Modern Korean History

Beginning in the mid-nineteenth century when Korea became entangled in the world of modern imperialism and the old social economic and political order began to change; this handbook brings together cutting edge scholarship on major themes in Korean History. Contributions by experts in the field cover the Late Choson and Colonial periods Korea’s partition and the diverging paths of North and South Korea. Topics covered include:The division of KoreaReligionCompeting imperialismsEconomic changeWar and rebellionsNationalismGenderNorth Korea Under Kim Jong IlGlobal KoreaThe Handbook provides a stimulating introduction to the most important themes within the subject area and is an invaluable reference work for any student and researcher of Korean History. | Routledge Handbook of Modern Korean History

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