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Time Religion and History

Time Religion and History

What is time? How does our sense of time lead us to approach the world? How did the peoples of the past view time? This book answers these questions through an investigation of the cultures of time in Christianity Islam Buddhism Judaism and the Australian Dreamtime. It argues that our contemporary world is blind as to the significance and complexity of time preferring to believe that time is ‘natural’ and unchanging. This is of critical importance to historians since the base matter of their study is time yet there is almost no theoretical literature on time in history. This book offers the first detailed historiographical study of the centrality of time to human cultures. It sets out the complex ways in which ideas of time developed in the major world religions and the manner in which such conceptions led people both to live in ways very different to our contemporary world and to make very different kinds of ‘histories’. It goes on to argue that modern scientific descriptions of time such as Einstein’s Theory of Relativity lie much closer to the complex understandings of time in religions such as Christianity than they do to our ‘common-sense’ notions of time which are centred on progress through a past present and future. | Time Religion and History

GBP 130.00
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A History of Asia

A History of Asia

A History of Asia is the only textbook to provide a historical overview of the whole of this region encompassing India China Korea Japan and Southeast Asia. Engaging and lively it chronicles the complex political social and intellectual histories of the area from prehistory to the present day. Taking a comparative approach throughout the book offers a balanced history of each major tradition also dedicating coverage to countries or regions such as Vietnam and Central Asia that are less frequently discussed in depth. This eighth edition has been streamlined and updated to reflect the most recent scholarship on Asian history bringing the book up to date with recent events and key trends in historical research. Highlights of the book include close-up portraits of significant Asian cities detailed discussion of environmental factors that have shaped Asian history quotes from Asian poetry and philosophical writing and attention to questions of gender and national identity. Highly illustrated with images and maps each chapter also contains discussion questions primary source excerpts and in-depth boxed features. Written clearly throughout A History of Asia is the perfect introductory textbook for all students of the history culture and politics of this fascinating region.

GBP 130.00
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A History of Modern France

A History of Modern France

A History of Modern France offers a framework to understand modern French history through a survey of the dramatic events that have punctuated its history from the eighteenth century to the present day. Covering events such as the French Revolution the two World Wars and the more recent election of Emmanuel Macron and the yellow vest movement the book takes a balanced approach to the competing interpretations of modern France inspired by its history. This edition has been thoroughly updated to incorporate the most recent scholarship on topics including French imperial history and the empire’s postcolonial legacy the history of women and gender and the French experience of World War I. A new section extends the narrative into mid-2019 and additional emphasis has been given to the role of historical memory in the making of French identity. Taking a chronological approach the book is approachable for students and provides a clear and understandable picture of the history of modern France. Supported by further reading that has been updated to include the most recent publications the book is the ideal introduction to the history of modern France for students of this fascinating country.

GBP 94.99
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A History of Ghana

A History of Ghana

A History of Ghana (1958) uses both European archives and considerable research among African traditional histories to examine the history of the Gold Coast and Ghana. The African histories are particularly important as many village traditions and more so those of larger towns have traditions that date back hundreds of years and whose accuracy can be tallied with those of their neighbours. Accounts from Western sources do not shy away from detailing British mistakes in government and the resulting book is an even-handed history with much under-read research direct from African sources.

GBP 115.00
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A History of Qing Economy Studies

A History of Qing Economy Studies

This book is a historiographical study of the economic history of the Qing dynasty that systematically examines the research paradigms underlying the range of historical studies conducted over the past century. In reviewing historical studies of the economic history of the Qing dynasty from an epistemological and methodological perspective the book explores how this research area emerged and developed and explores the three major paradigms that dominate the field: the revolutionary historical paradigm based on productive relations; the modernization paradigm centring on productivity and the Chinese-centric approach that seeks to understand the internal momentum of economic development. It is shown that shifts in paradigms derive not only from the linear derivation of academic ideas but are also closely related to wider changes in society and social discourse. Hence the author proposes an approach that studies economic and social history with an emphasis on social practice shedding light on a better understanding of the direction of China’s economic history. The title will benefit scholars and students interested in economic history and modern Chinese history. | A History of Qing Economy Studies

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A Critical History of Psychotherapy Volume 1 From Ancient Origins to the Mid 20th Century

A Critical History of Psychotherapy Volume 1 From Ancient Origins to the Mid 20th Century

This unique book offers a comprehensive overview of the history of psychotherapy. The first of two volumes it traces the roots of psychotherapy in ancient times through the influence of Freud and Jung up to the events following World War II. The book shows how the history of psychotherapy has evolved over time through different branches and examines the offshoots as they develop. Each part of the book represents a significant period of time or a decade of the 20th century and provides a detailed overview of all significant movements within the history of psychology. The book also shows connections with history and contextualizes each therapeutic paradigm so it can be better understood in a broader social context. The book is the first of its kind to show the parallel evolution of different theories in psychotherapy. It will be essential reading for researchers and students in the fields of clinical psychology psychotherapy psychiatry the history of medicine and psychology. | A Critical History of Psychotherapy Volume 1 From Ancient Origins to the Mid 20th Century

GBP 120.00
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A Critical History of Psychotherapy Volume 2 From the Mid-20th to the 21st Century

A Critical History of Psychotherapy Volume 2 From the Mid-20th to the 21st Century

This unique book offers a comprehensive overview of the history of psychotherapy. Volume 2 traces the evolution of psychotherapy from the 1950s and the later 20th century through to modern times considering what the future of psychotherapy will look like. The book shows how the history of psychotherapy has evolved over time through different branches and examines the offshoots as they develop. Each part of the book represents a significant period of time or a decade of the 20th century and provides a detailed overview of all significant movements within the history of psychology. The book also shows connections with history and contextualizes each therapeutic paradigm so it can be better understood it in a broader social context. The book is the first of its kind to show the parallel evolution of different theories in psychotherapy. It will be essential reading for researchers and students in the fields of clinical psychology psychotherapy psychiatry the history of medicine and psychology. | A Critical History of Psychotherapy Volume 2 From the Mid-20th to the 21st Century

GBP 120.00
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A Constitutional History of England 1642-1801

A Constitutional History of England 1642-1801

First published in 1938 A Constitutional History of England presents a comprehensive overview of various aspects and problems of English Constitutional history. Divided into six major parts it discusses important themes like parliament and the King; the period of the Restoration 1660-88; the revolution settlement 1689-1719; the age of conservatism 1720-1801; administrative developments 1660-1801; English local government; the problem of sovereignty; church and state; the forces of the Crown; and the press. This book is a must read for scholars and researchers of British history and English Constitutional history. | A Constitutional History of England 1642-1801

GBP 130.00
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A History of Turkey From Empire to Republic

A History of Turkey From Empire to Republic

First Published in 1956 A History of Turkey presents a comprehensive overview of Turkey’s journey from empire to republic. The book attempts to give a picture of the growth of the Turkish people the institutions they have created and the ideas that have inspired them through the centuries. It discusses themes like how Islamic civilization came to the Middle East; the rise and decline of the Ottoman Empire; the National Revolution and birth of new Turkey; Mustafa Kemal and national consolidation; labour conditions social security and religion in new Turkey. A humble contribution to Anglo-Turkish understanding this book is an interesting read for scholars and researchers of Turkish history modern European history Middle East studies and history in general. | A History of Turkey From Empire to Republic

GBP 99.99
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Eating God A History of the Eucharist

Eating God A History of the Eucharist

Eating God examines the history of the Eucharist as a means for understanding transformations in society from the late Middle Ages onwards. After an introduction on the sacrament from its origins to the Protestant Reformation this book considers how it changed the customs and habits of society on not only behavioural and imaginative levels but also artistic and figurative level. The author focuses on Counter-Reformation Italy as a laboratory for the whole of Christendom subject to Rome and reflects on how even today the transformations of the modern age are relevant and influence contemporary debate. This book offers an innovative path through the history of a sacrament with consideration of its impact as an ‘object’ that was used venerated eaten depicted and celebrated far beyond the sphere of liturgical celebration. It will be particularly relevant to those interested in cultural history and the history of Christianity. | Eating God A History of the Eucharist

GBP 130.00
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A History of Ecological Economic Thought

A History of Ecological Economic Thought

Contributing to a better understanding of contemporary issues of environmental sustainability from a historical perspective this book provides a cohesive and cogent account of the history of ecological economic thought. The work unearths a diverse set of ideas within a Western and Slavic context from the Renaissance and the Enlightenment to the late 1940s to reveal insights firmly grounded in historiographical research and of import for addressing current sustainability challenges not least by means of improving our grasp on how humans and nature can generously coexist in the long term. The history of ecological economic thought offered in this volume is rich and diverse encompassing views that are bound by the observance of the tenets of the natural sciences but which differ significantly in terms of the role of energy and materials to cultural development and the normative aspects involving resource distribution social ideals and policy-making. Combining the approaches of independent scholarly figures and scientific communities from different historical periods and nationalities the book brings elements that are still missing in the scarce literature on the history of ecological economic thought and highlights the underlying threads which unite such initiatives. The book brings a fresh look into the historical development of ecological economic ideas and will therefore be of great interest to scholars and students of ecological economics environmental economics sustainability science interdisciplinary studies and history of economic thought. | A History of Ecological Economic Thought

GBP 130.00
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A History of Cast Iron in Architecture

A History of Cast Iron in Architecture

Originally published in 1948 A History of Cast Iron in Architecture is a comprehensive history of the part that has been played by cast iron in architecture and the allied arts in Britain. Any history of the rise and development of the iron-founding industry becomes virtually a history of the First Industrial Revolution. Examining the use of cast iron by builders and architects from late medieval times to the middle of the 20th Century the authors have also recorded a miniature history of British Industry. The introduction throws light on the early developments of iron-founding. The main sections of the book describe the rise and expansion of the cast-iron industry and its gradually increasing significance in architecture from 1650 to 1945. There are over 500 illustrations.

GBP 115.00
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A Critical History of Dementia Studies

A Critical History of Dementia Studies

This book offers the first ever critical history of dementia studies. Focusing on the emergence of dementia studies as a discrete area of academic interest in the late 20th and early 21st centuries it draws on critical theory to interrogate the very notion of dementia studies as an entity shedding light on the affinities and contradictions that characterise the field. Drawing together a collection of internationally renowned experts in a variety of fields including people with dementia this volume includes perspectives from education the arts human rights and much more. This critical history sets out the shared intellectual space of ‘dementia studies’ from which non-medical dementia research can progress. The book is intended for researchers academics and students of dementia studies social gerontology disability chronic illness health and social care. It will also appeal to activists and practitioners engaged in social work and caregiving involved in dementia research. | A Critical History of Dementia Studies

GBP 130.00
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A Social and Industrial History of England 1815-1918

A Social and Industrial History of England 1815-1918

First Published in 1920 A Social and Industrial History of England 1815-1918 provides within as small a compass as possible the historical background necessary for the study of modern industrial and social questions. An attempt has been made to show the interaction between political and economic development in the course of nineteenth century by correlating the growth of democratic institutions with the progress of industry. This book is an essential read for scholars and researchers of social history industrial history British history and modern history in general.

GBP 99.99
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A History of Rwanda From the Monarchy to Post-genocidal Justice

A History of Rwanda From the Monarchy to Post-genocidal Justice

A History of Rwanda: From the Monarchy to Post-genocidal Justice provides a complete history of Rwanda from the precolonial abanyiginya kingdom through the German and Belgian colonial periods and subsequent independence and then the devastating 1994 genocide and reconstruction right up to the modern day. Based on extensive archival research this book provides new insights and corrects many popular stereotypes about Rwanda aiming to go beyond the polarized and heated debates focused on the genocide and the events that followed. Readers will get a clear and broad picture of Rwanda’s history and the social and political contexts that have defined the county from the pre-colonial period onwards. Embedding Rwanda’s history in the regional context this book avoids simple moral judgements and instead shows where and when Rwanda differed from its neighbours and how the country’s history fits into larger debates about colonialism genocide ethnicity race and development. Offering a full and balanced exploration of Rwanda’s rich and paradoxical history this book will be an important read for researchers and students of African history genocide studies transitional justice colonialism and political and social anthropology. | A History of Rwanda From the Monarchy to Post-genocidal Justice

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First Americans: A History of Native Peoples

First Americans: A History of Native Peoples

Now in its third edition First Americans has been fully updated to trace Native Americans' experiences through the 2020 election and the Biden administration the COVID-19 pandemic and the crisis of murdered and missing indigenous women. This book provides a comprehensive history of Native Americans from their earliest appearances in North America to the present highlighting the complexity and diversity of their cultures and experiences. Contrasting the misconception that Native Americans were consistently victims without power native voices permeate the text and shape its narrative underlining the vitality of native peoples and cultures in the context of regional continental and global developments. The new edition highlights the role of Native Americans as agents of resistance and progress rooted in the perspective that their activism has been instrumental throughout history and in the present day. To enrich student understanding the book also includes a variety of pedagogical tools including short biographical profiles key review questions a rich series of maps and illustrations chapter chronologies a glossary and recommendations for further reading. Spanning centuries of developments into the present day First Americans is the approachable essential student introduction to Native American history. | First Americans: A History of Native Peoples

GBP 89.99
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Human Extinction A History of the Science and Ethics of Annihilation

Human Extinction A History of the Science and Ethics of Annihilation

This volume traces the origins and evolution of the idea of human extinction from the ancient Presocratics through contemporary work on existential risks. Many leading intellectuals agree that the risk of human extinction this century may be higher than at any point in our 300 000-year history as a species. This book provides insight on the key questions that inform this discussion including when humans began to worry about their own extinction and how the debate has changed over time. It establishes a new theoretical foundation for thinking about the ethics of our extinction arguing that extinction would be very bad under most circumstances although the outcome might be on balance good. Throughout the book graphs tables and images further illustrate how human choices and attitudes about extinction have evolved in Western history. In its thorough examination of humanity’s past this book also provides a starting point for understanding our future. Although accessible enough to be read by undergraduates Human Extinction contains new and thought-provoking research that will benefit even established academic philosophers and historians. | Human Extinction A History of the Science and Ethics of Annihilation

GBP 130.00
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A History of the Muslim World since 1260 The Making of a Global Community

A History of the Muslim World since 1260 The Making of a Global Community

The history of the predominantly Muslim world is examined within the context of world history. It examines political economic and broad cultural developments as well as specifically religious ones. The themes of the book are tradition and adaptation: it examines the tensions between the desire of Muslims to maintain continuity with their legacy and their recognition of the need to adapt to changing conditions. | A History of the Muslim World since 1260 The Making of a Global Community

GBP 175.00
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A History of Czechoslovakia Since 1945

A History of Czechoslovakia Since 1945

First published in 1989 A History of Czechoslovakia Since 1945 is a comprehensive account of Czechoslovakia under Communist rule tracing events from 1945 to 1990. The author focuses on the last twenty years in particular when the Prague Spring offered a brief period of liberalization but was followed by harder times with the hope of change fading and society becoming paralyzed. Dr. Renner describes vividly the country’s fortunes under the Soviet rule of Stalin and Brezhnev and how it pioneered the policy of glasnost during the Prague Spring of 1968. The book concludes with a special look at the influence of Gorbachev’s glasnost on the regime of Czechoslovakia. Dr. Renner combines a chronological overview with a passionate yet scholarly discussion of underlying political economic and cultural issues and developments making this book invaluable as an authoritative and lucid account of Czechoslovak history as well as an explanation of the role this country and in events played in the shaping of modern Europe.

GBP 90.00
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The Writing Machine A History of the Typewriter

The Writing Machine A History of the Typewriter

First Published in 1973 The Writing Machine presents a comprehensive history of the typewriter. Michael Adler not only investigated the history of the machine but also started collecting typewriters because of the difficulty of discovering what these old machines looked like. Then he found there were other collectors all over the world who supplied him with such a wealth of data that he had eventually to limit the scope of his ‘history’. There are hundreds and hundreds of makes and models of ‘conventional’ front-stroke type bar machines with four-row keyboards but they were virtually all the same. It is the unconventional ones that are interesting and it is on these that the author concentrates. The book is amusing as well as informative and it ends with a complete catalogue of ‘unconventional’ typewriters manufactured up to the 1930s when the ‘conventional’ machine had become universal. This book is a must read for anyone interested to learn about the writing machine. | The Writing Machine A History of the Typewriter

GBP 105.00
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A Concise History of China’s Population

A Concise History of China’s Population

This book provides a comprehensive overview and explanation of China’s population analyzing its special characteristics and patterns of growth over the past 2 000 years. Topics include its composition distribution migration and deep analysis into China’s historical population. The author aims to answer complicated questions such as how China’s population was formed when China started its earliest population surveys how China’s population migrated and was distributed historically and how existing population data should be evaluated and used now? In addition the author explores the influence of natural and human-caused disasters censuses tax policies and economic development on China’s population changes. The work also offers a span of rich historical detail related to population control. The book will be a great read to students and scholars of population studies Chinese studies ethnology and those who are interested in Chinese history archaeology geography and sociology. | A Concise History of China’s Population

GBP 150.00
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Vintage Games An Insider Look at the History of Grand Theft Auto Super Mario and the Most Influential Games of All Time

Vintage Games An Insider Look at the History of Grand Theft Auto Super Mario and the Most Influential Games of All Time

Vintage Games explores the most influential videogames of all time including Super Mario Bros. Grand Theft Auto III Doom The Sims and many more. Drawing on interviews as well as the authors' own lifelong experience with videogames the book discusses each game's development predecessors critical reception and influence on the industry. It also features hundreds of full-color screenshots and images including rare photos of game boxes and other materials. Vintage Games is the ideal book for game enthusiasts and professionals who desire a broader understanding of the history of videogames and their evolution from a niche to a global market. | Vintage Games An Insider Look at the History of Grand Theft Auto Super Mario and the Most Influential Games of All Time

GBP 175.00
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A History of Ireland Under the Union 1801-1922

A History of Ireland Under the Union 1801-1922

Originally published in 1952 A History of Ireland Under the Union was written by an historian who played an active part in the political events of the later part of the period. In Ireland there are two national traditions: that of the Kingdom of the Gael established at the end of the 4th Century A. D. and the other colonial tradition evolved by the descendants of various generations of Planters from England. The book provides a full account of 19th Century Irish history and shows how the colonial nationalists discarded their nationalism after 1801 and how the emerging Gael under Daniel O’ Connell adopted and fused the two traditions into an Irish national tradition which was vitalised by Irish literature and culture. Containing much original source material the book throws light on aspects of Irish history whose significance is often overlooked such as the part played by the RIC and the Secret Societies in Ireland and the USA. | A History of Ireland Under the Union 1801-1922

GBP 105.00
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A History of Competitive Gaming

A History of Competitive Gaming

Competitive gaming or esports – referring to competitive tournaments of video games among both casual gamers and professional players – began in the early 1970s with small competitions like the one held at Stanford University in October 1972 where some 20 researchers and students attended. By 2022 the estimated revenue of the global esports industry is in excess of $947 million with over 200 million viewers worldwide. Regardless of views held about competitive gaming esports have become a modern economic and cultural phenomenon. This book studies the full history of competitive gaming from the 1970s to the 2010s against the background of the arrival of the electronic and computer age. It investigates how competitive gaming has grown into a new form of entertainment a sport-like competition a lucrative business and a unique cultural sensation. It also explores the role of competitive gaming in the development of the video game industry making a distinctive contribution to our knowledge and understanding of the history of video games. A History of Competitive Gaming will appeal to all those interested in the business and culture of gaming as well as those studying modern technological culture.

GBP 130.00
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