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People of the Earth An Introduction to World Prehistory

People of the Earth An Introduction to World Prehistory

People of the Earth is a narrative account of the prehistory of humankind from our origins over 6 million years ago to the first pre-industrial states beginning about 5 000 years ago. This is a global prehistory which covers prehistoric times in every corner of the world in a jargon-free style for newcomers to archaeology. Many world histories begin with the first pre-industrial states. This book starts at the beginning of human history and summarizes the latest research into such major topics as human origins the emergence and spread of modern humans the first farming and the origins of civilization. People of the Earth is unique in its even balance of the human past its readily accessible style and its flowing narrative that carries the reader through the long sweep of our past. The book is highly illustrated and features boxes and sidebars describing key dating methods and important archaeological sites. This classic world prehistory sets the standard for books on the subject and is the most widely used such textbook in the world. It is aimed at introductory students in archaeology and anthropology taking survey courses on the prehistoric past as well as more advanced readers. It will also appeal to students of human responses to climatic and environmental change. | People of the Earth An Introduction to World Prehistory

GBP 140.00
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An Introduction to Pablo González Casanova Intellectual of the Dignified Rebelliousness

An Introduction to Pablo González Casanova Intellectual of the Dignified Rebelliousness

This book is an introduction to Pablo González Casanova giant of Latin American sociology. It examines his work across history sociology political science and anthropology exploring in depth his writings on the university democracy the new sciences alternatives to capitalism the humanities equity with social justice patriarchal domination and the struggle for planet earth. This book provides insights into a foundational Latin American perspective on global realities. It argues that Pablo González Casanova contributes original elements for the construction of a critical theory in the social sciences and humanities of Mexico Latin America and the Caribbean. With an enriching interdisciplinary perspective this book will be of interest to scholars from a range of specialized interests in sociology political science philosophy anthropology cultural studies scientific epistemology methodology and critical thinking in the alternative field to capitalism. | An Introduction to Pablo González Casanova Intellectual of the Dignified Rebelliousness

GBP 120.00
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An Historical Introduction to the European Union

An Historical Introduction to the European Union

An Historical Introduction to the European Union is a chronological political history of European integration from the 1950s to the present. It also includes a contextualising survey of wider European history since the 1600s and places unification against a background of world politics. This clearly written introduction to the essential history economics and politics of the European Union assumes no prior knowledge. It offers a detailed account of the Union with sections on: * how the Union works * basic principles of the Union * arguments over contested practices including agriculture * issues of the cold war enlargement and the role of the United States * language * single European currency With an annotated bibliography chronology and guide to the institutions of the European Union An Historical Introduction to the European Union incorporates the most recent research and detailed treatment of the policies of the European Union.

GBP 130.00
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In the Beginning An Introduction to Archaeology

In the Beginning An Introduction to Archaeology

In the Beginning describes the basic methods and theoretical approaches of archaeology. This is a book about fundamental principles written in a clear flowing style with minimal use of technical jargon which approaches archaeology from a global perspective. Starting with a broad-based introduction to the field this book surveys the highlights of archaeology’s colorful history then covers the basics of preservation dating the past and the context of archaeological finds. Descriptions of field surveys including the latest remote-sensing methods excavation and artifact analysis lead into the study of ancient environments landscapes and settlement patterns and the people of the past. Two chapters cover cultural resource management public archaeology and the important role of archaeology in contemporary society. There is also a chapter on archaeology as a potential career. In the Beginning takes the reader on an evenly balanced journey through today’s archaeology. This well-illustrated account with its numerous boxes and sidebars is laced with interesting and sometimes entertaining examples of archaeological research from all parts of the world. This classic textbook of archaeological method and theory has been in print for nearly 50 years and is used in many countries around the world. It is aimed at introductory students in archaeology and anthropology taking survey courses on archaeology as well as more advanced readers. | In the Beginning An Introduction to Archaeology

GBP 160.00
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The Philosopher's Habitat An Introduction to

The Philosopher's Habitat An Introduction to

First published in 1990 The Philosopher's Habitat introduces the subject by investigating a variety of the problems which are currently engaging philosophers and which can be made intelligible to an absolute beginner. Rather than introducing philosophy by examining in the traditional way the writings of great philosophers the author has inverted this procedure. The idea is that the reader will become absorbed in these dramas will thereby come to appreciate the ways in which the stage was set by the great writers of the past and will feel the urge to participate. Questions at the end of each chapter encourage the reader to push beyond the text. This book is a must read for students of philosophy. | The Philosopher's Habitat An Introduction to

GBP 90.00
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An Introduction to Native North America

An Introduction to Native North America

An Introduction to Native North America provides a basic introduction to the Native peoples of North America covering what are now the United States northern Mexico and Canada. In this updated and revised new edition Mark Q. Sutton has expanded and improved the existing text adding to the case studies updating the text with the latest research increasing the number of images providing more coverage of the Arctic regions and including new perspectives particularly those of Native peoples. The book addresses the history of research the European invasion and the impact of Europeans on Native societies. A final chapter introduces contemporary Native Americans discussing issues that affect them including religion health and politics. The book retains a wealth of pedological features to aid and reinforce learning. Featuring case studies of many Native American groups as well as some eighty-four maps and images An Introduction to Native North America is an indispensable tool to those studying the history of North America and its Native peoples.

GBP 94.99
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Social Science An Introduction to the Study of Society

Social Science An Introduction to the Study of Society

Now in its eigthteenth edition Social Science: An Introduction to the Study of Society approaches its study from a common sense perspective rather than a formalistic perspective more common in social science texts. Readers will see how seemingly diverse disciplines intermingle and connect to one another—anthropology and economics for example. The goal of the book is to teach students critical thinking and problem-solving skills that will allow them to approach social issues in an objective and informed way. New to this edition are significant updates on: Debates about the limits of democracy and the developing Chinese political alternative. Political economic and social implications of the Covid pandemic. Assessment of the Donald Trump presidency. Political economic and social implications of the movement from the Trump presidency to the Biden presidency. Implications of the multitrillion-dollar budget deficits the US government has been running. The emergence of populist movements throughout the world. The Chinese political and economic challenge to the United States. Recent developments in evolution theory. Examples data recommended readings and Internet questions. Critical thinking questions. | Social Science An Introduction to the Study of Society

GBP 130.00
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An Introduction to Condensed Matter Physics for the Nanosciences

An Introduction to Condensed Matter Physics for the Nanosciences

The book provides an accessible introduction to the principles of condensed matter physics with a focus on the nanosciences and device technologies. The basics of electronic phononic photonic superconducting optics quantum optics and magnetic properties are explored and nanoscience and device materials are incorporated throughout the chapters. Many examples of the fundamental principles of condensed matter physics are taken directly from nanoscience and device applications. This book requires a background in electrodynamics quantum mechanics and statistical mechanics at the undergraduate level. It will be a valuable reference for advanced undergraduates and graduate students of physics engineering and applied mathematics. Features Contains discussions of the basic principles of quantum optics and its importance to lasers quantum information and quantum computation. Provides references and a further reading list to additional scientific literature so that readers can use the book as a starting point to then follow up with a more advanced treatment of the topics covered. Requires only a basic background in undergraduate electrodynamics quantum mechanics and statistical mechanics. | An Introduction to Condensed Matter Physics for the Nanosciences

GBP 89.99
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The Earliest English An Introduction to Old English Language

The Earliest English An Introduction to Old English Language

The Earliest English provides a student-friendly introduction to Old English and the earliest periods of the history of the English Language as it evolved before 1215. Using non-technical language the book covers basic terminology the linguistic and cultural backgrounds to the emergence and development of OE and the OE vocabulary that students studying this phase of the English language need to know. In eight carefully structured units the authors show how the vocabulary of Old English contains many items familiar to us today; how its characteristic poetic form is based on a beautiful and intricate simplicity; how its patterns of word building and inflectional structure are paralleled in several present day languages and how and why the English language and its literature continued to change so that by the mid-12th century the English language looks more like the 'English' that we are familiar with in the 21st century. Features of the book include: the provision of accessible guides to some important 'problem topics' of classical OE stimulating cross-linguistic comparisons e. g. the pronoun system of OE as compared with the pronoun system of present day Dutch cleverly laid out translation exercises with structural help in the form of selective glossaries careful division into eight units designed for both classroom use and self-study Written in a clear and accessible manner The Earliest English provides a comprehensive introduction to the evolution of Old English language and literature and will be an invaluable textbook for students of English Language and Linguistics. | The Earliest English An Introduction to Old English Language

GBP 130.00
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Ancient Lives An Introduction to Archaeology and Prehistory

Ancient Lives An Introduction to Archaeology and Prehistory

Focusing on sites of key significance and the world’s first civilizations Ancient Lives is an accessible and engaging textbook which introduces complete beginners to the fascinating worlds of archaeology and prehistory. Drawing on their impressive combined experience of the field and the classroom the authors use a jargon-free narrative style to enliven the major developments of more than 3 million years of human culture. First introducing the basic principles methods and theoretical approaches of archaeology the book then provides a summary of world prehistory from a global perspective. This latest edition provides an up-to-date account of human evolution and the origins of modern humans. It explores the reality of life in the prehistoric world. Later chapters describe the development of agriculture and animal domestication and the emergence of cities states and preindustrial civilizations in widely separated parts of the world. Our knowledge of these is changing thanks to revolutionary developments in LIDAR (light detection and ranging) technology and other remote-sensing devices. With this new edition updated to reflect the latest discoveries and research in the discipline Ancient Lives continues to be a comprehensive and essential introduction to archaeology. It will be ideal for students looking for an accessible guide to the subject. | Ancient Lives An Introduction to Archaeology and Prehistory

GBP 94.99
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An Introduction to the Modern Middle East History Religion Political Economy Politics

An Introduction to the Modern Middle East History Religion Political Economy Politics

Combining elements of comparative politics with a country-by-country analysis author David S. Sorenson provides a complete and accessible introduction to the modern Middle East. With an emphasis on the politics of the region the text also dedicates chapters specifically to the history religions and economies of countries in the Persian (Arabian) Gulf the Eastern Mediterranean and North Africa. In each country chapter a brief political history is followed by discussions of democratization religious politics women's issues civil society economic development privatization and foreign relations. In this updated and revised second edition An Introduction to the Modern Middle East includes new material on the Arab Spring the changes in Turkish politics the Iranian nuclear issues and the latest efforts to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian dilemma. Introductory chapters provide an important thematic overview for each of the book's individual country chapters and short vignettes throughout the book offer readers a chance for personal reflection. | An Introduction to the Modern Middle East History Religion Political Economy Politics

GBP 175.00
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Practical Handbook of Earth Science

Practical Handbook of Earth Science

This self-contained handbook provides a carefully researched compact source of key earth science information and data logically sorted by subject matter and then cross-referenced. Appealing to both experts and non-experts alike the book presents earth science and environmental science as closely intertwined. It includes tables of the global distributions of fossil fuels contrasted by tables of the distribution of non-fossil energy sources. Concise explanations cover the subject matters of geology geophysics oceans atmosphere with attention to environmental implications and resources. | Practical Handbook of Earth Science

GBP 89.99
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An Introduction to Electronic Warfare; from the First Jamming to Machine Learning Techniques

An Introduction to Electronic Warfare; from the First Jamming to Machine Learning Techniques

Since its creation at the beginning of World II radars have forever transformed the practice of modern warfare. The evolution of countermeasure conducted by electronic warfare systems against radars and radars’ corresponding counter countermeasures is an intriguing technical subject. This book provides a very accessible introduction to a broad range of radar and electronic warfare technologies. The subjects covered in this book range from early radar development to later technologies such as stealthy techniques low probability of intercept radar and machine learning. Historical events are used to illustrate the principles of electronic warfare and to help readers to apprehend contexts under which radars and corresponding electronic warfare techniques were developed. | An Introduction to Electronic Warfare; from the First Jamming to Machine Learning Techniques

GBP 99.99
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Thinking Through Communication An Introduction to the Study of Human Communication

Thinking Through Communication An Introduction to the Study of Human Communication

The ninth edition of this textbook for hybrid introductory communication courses provides a balanced introduction to the fundamental theories and principles of communication. The book explores communication in a variety of contexts—including interpersonal group organizational and mass media—and provides students the theoretical knowledge and the research and critical thinking skills they’ll need to succeed in advanced communication courses and professions. The first section explores the history of communication study and explains basic perspectives used by scholars in the field. The second looks at how communicators decode and encode messages while the third examines channels and contexts from interpersonal to mass media. This edition devotes attention to how new technologies are changing the ways we think about communication with revised and updated examples and gives special attention to relevant critical theory. Two appendices give users the flexibility to tailor their courses to the interests and needs of their students offering guidelines for preparing and presenting public presentations and giving examples of major research methods. Thinking Through Communication is an ideal textbook for Introduction to Communication courses that aim to provide a comprehensive overview of the field. Material for instructors containing PowerPoint slides test questions and an instructor’s manual is available at https://routledge. com/9780367857011. | Thinking Through Communication An Introduction to the Study of Human Communication

GBP 120.00
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Security Studies An Introduction

Security Studies An Introduction

Security Studies: An Introduction 4th edition is the most comprehensive textbook available on the subject providing students with in-depth coverage of traditional and critical approaches and an essential grounding in the debates frameworks and issues of the contemporary security agenda. This new edition has been completely revised and updated to cover major developments such as COVID-19 the rise of populism climate change China and Russia’s place in the world and the Trump administration. It also includes new chapters on great power rivalry emerging technologies and economic threats. Divided into four parts the text provides students with a detailed accessible overview of the major theoretical approaches key themes and most significant issues within security studies. Part 1 explores the main theoretical approaches from both traditional and critical standpoints Part 2 explains the central concepts underpinning contemporary debates Part 3 presents an overview of the institutional security architecture Part 4 examines some of the key contemporary challenges to global security Collecting these related strands into a single textbook creates a valuable teaching tool and a comprehensive accessible learning resource for undergraduates and MA students. | Security Studies An Introduction

GBP 120.00
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The Brain and the Inner World An Introduction to the Neuroscience of Subjective Experience

The Brain and the Inner World An Introduction to the Neuroscience of Subjective Experience

This work is an eagerly awaited account of this momentous and ongoing revolution elaborated for the general reader by two pioneers of the field. The book takes the nonspecialist reader on a guided tour through the exciting new discoveries pointing out along the way how old psychodynamic concepts are being forged into a new scientific framework fo | The Brain and the Inner World An Introduction to the Neuroscience of Subjective Experience

GBP 130.00
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Introduction to the Pan-Caribbean

Introduction to the Pan-Caribbean

With its diverse histories of slavery plantations colonialism and independence the Caribbean is richly layered highly complex and a wonderful example of people's resistance. The pan-Caribbean region also provides an excellent geography through which to understand and analyse the complex processes of globalisation development migration tourism and social and cultural relations. While the sea sun and sand representation is a true one -some of the most beautiful places on earth are found in the Caribbean - the pan-Caribbean is much more intricate and fascinating than that. Where else in the world do French Spanish Dutch and English-speaking worlds co-exist alongside indigenous peoples and cultures? Where else have cultures of carnival music and dance become so integrated into national and regional identities? The Caribbean is a crucible of diversity and semblance and a space that is both contradictory and harmonious. Introduction to the Pan-Caribbean has been written by people who are either from the region or have spent much of their working lives there. It is an excellent introduction and is your map through one of the most extraordinary and remarkable parts of the world.

GBP 130.00
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The Many Faces Of Science An Introduction To Scientists Values And Society

The Many Faces Of Science An Introduction To Scientists Values And Society

The development of modern science and its increasing impact on our lives and cultures is one of the great stories of our time. So understanding-and coming to terms with-the institution of modern science should be an integral part of education. In The Many Faces of Science Leslie Stevenson and Henry Byerly masterfully and painlessly provide | The Many Faces Of Science An Introduction To Scientists Values And Society

GBP 130.00
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Engineering Geophysics

Engineering Geophysics

Engineering Geophysics connects onshore geotechnical engineering challenges to the geophysical methods that may be applied to solve them. Unknown geological conditions are a risk in construction projects and geophysical information can help to identify those risks. The book answers questions on how why and when the individual and combined methods provide the results requested. Flowcharts guide the reader to geophysical methods that can be applied for various engineering challenges and the solutions are illustrated with practical case histories. The book is intended mainly for geotechnical engineers and geologists but also for geophysicists or managers in need of an overview or brushup on geophysical methods and their practical applications. In addition it can be used by educational institutions in courses both for geotechnical engineers and geologists.

GBP 140.00
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An Introduction to Statistical Concepts

An Introduction to Statistical Concepts

The new edition of An Introduction to Statistical Concepts is designed to help students really understand statistical concepts the situations in which they can be used and how to apply them to data. Hahs-Vaughn and Lomax discuss the most popular along with many of the lesser-known procedures and models whilst also exploring nonparametric procedures used when standard assumptions are violated. They provide in-depth coverage of testing assumptions and highlight several online tools for computing statistics (e. g. effect sizes and their confidence intervals and power). This comprehensive flexible and accessible text includes a new chapter on mediation and moderation; expanded coverage of effect sizes; and discussions of sensitivity specificity false positive and false negative along with using the receiver operator characteristic (ROC) curve. In addition to instructions and screen shots for using SPSS new to this edition is annotated script for using R. This book noted for its crystal-clear explanations and its inclusion of only the most crucial equations is an invaluable resource for students undertaking a course in statistics in any number of social science and behavioral disciplines—from education business communication exercise science psychology sociology and more.

GBP 110.00
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The Dolmens and Passage Graves of Sweden An Introduction and Guide

The Dolmens and Passage Graves of Sweden An Introduction and Guide

This book is the first comprehensive introduction and guide to Sweden‘s most spectacular Stone Age monuments: the dolmens and passage graves which began to be constructed over 5000 years ago. The introduction provides a detailed social interpretation of these monuments outlining how and why they were built and the ways in which they related to economy and landscape politics ceremony symbolism and belief. This is followed by a systematic regional guide to all the major monuments in Sk Halland V ergotland and and Bohusl illustrated by numerous photographs plans and maps. | The Dolmens and Passage Graves of Sweden An Introduction and Guide

GBP 175.00
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An Introduction to Single Molecule Biophysics

An Introduction to Single Molecule Biophysics

This book gives an accessible detailed overview on techniques of single molecule biophysics (SMB) showing how they are applied to numerous biological problems associated with understanding the molecular mechanisms of DNA replication transcription and translation as well as functioning of molecular machines. It covers major single molecule imaging and probing techniques highlighting key strengths and limitations of each method using recent examples. The chapters begin with a discussion of single molecule fluorescence techniques followed by an overview of the atomic force microscope and its use for direct time-lapse visualization of dynamics of molecular complexes at the nanoscale as well as applications in measurements of interactions between molecules and mechanical properties of isolated molecules and their complexes. The next chapters address magnetic tweezers and optical tweezers including instrumentation fundamentals of operation and applications. A final chapter turns to nanopore transport and nanopore-based DNA sequencing technology that will play a major role in next-generation genomics and healthcare applications. | An Introduction to Single Molecule Biophysics

GBP 115.00
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