Sweden vs Apartheid Putting Morality Ahead of Profit 'Sweden vs Apartheid' examines the effort by the Swedish government and civil society in Sweden to abolish the system of apartheid that was instituted in South Africa in 1948. There are many reasons why this book is important. It explores the foreign policy 'posture' of a state looks at Sweden's neutrality policy which embraced the idea of international solidarity with weaker states and groups and examines the first Western state to adopt an active anti-apartheid stance when such a position was quite unpopular in the West. The analysis blends both international relations and comparative political approaches to take a critical look at the role played by Sweden in the defeat of the apartheid system. | Sweden vs Apartheid Putting Morality Ahead of Profit GBP 29.99 1
Gothic Europe 1200-1450 This uniquely ambitious history offers an account of all aspects of cultural activity and production throughout the world of Latin Christendom 1200-1450. Beginning with a detailed description of the political and economic circumstances that allowed the 'Gothic Moment' to flourish the body of the book is both a celebration of the Gothic cultural achievement - in cathedral-building in manuscript illumination in chivalric love-romance in stained glass and in many other arts - and an investigation of its social origins and systems of production. | Gothic Europe 1200-1450 GBP 175.00 1
Operators vs Quantifiers In this volume seven experts in logic and semantics examine reasons for using the intensional operator approach over the variable binding approach and vice versa. In logic and semantics there are two alternative tools that can be applied to many types of embedding phrases (modal temporal etc): the intensional operator approach and the variable binding approach. A rivalry between operators and quantifiers occurs in many areas of semantics: e. g. tense modality locational operators epistemic modality. There are areas where the operator approach dominates and areas where quantifiers prevail. Sometimes as in the case of tense roles have switched and where one approach used to dominate the other has taken over. This volume features contributions from leading experts in the field that examine the following questions: what exactly is at stake in a choice between the alternatives? are there any principled reasons for deciding which approach to use in which case? should we be purists and eliminate one approach completely in favour of the other? Operators vs Quantifiers will be a key resource for academics researchers and advanced students of philosophy linguistics computer science and mathematics. This book was originally published as a special issue of Inquiry. GBP 130.00 1
Teacher Education in Taiwan State control vs marketization Since the Teacher Education Act was in place in 1994 student teachers were educated through diverse educational institutions instead of the traditional normal schools (Taiwan’s equivalent of teachers’ colleges). But such market-based teacher education has been altered by politics society and culture in the direction of government-controlled teacher education particularly in the quality evaluation of teacher education. Taiwan maintains teacher education quality by controlling the number of teachers using teacher assessment to eliminate teachers who are not up to standard evaluating teacher education institutions evaluating professional development of teachers to raise elementary and secondary teacher quality. This book uses Taiwan as a case study to analyze the transformation of teacher education in a country which goes through political economic and societal transitions along the axis of state regulation vs marketization. It analyzes the uniqueness of Taiwanese teacher education for international reference and draws implications for teacher education policies in the context of education reform. The Formation of Two Approaches to Teacher Education Teacher Education Policy and Policy Direction in Taiwan The Ideology Implications Applications of Teacher Profession Standards The Teacher Education Strategic Alliances in Taiwan This book will interest policy makers researchers and students in the field of education especially in teacher education and comparative education. | Teacher Education in Taiwan State control vs marketization GBP 46.99 1
Authoritarian Diffusion and Cooperation Interests vs. Ideology To shed light on the global reassertion of authoritarianism in recent years this volume analyses transnational diffusion and international cooperation among non-democratic regimes. How and with what effect do authoritarian regimes learn from each other? For what purpose and how successfully do they cooperate? The volume highlights that present-day autocrats pursue mainly pragmatic interests rather than ideological missions. Consequently the connections among authoritarian regimes have primarily defensive purposes especially insulation against democracy promotion by the West. As a result the authors do not foresee a major recession of democracy as occurred with the rise of fascism during the interwar years. The chapters in this book were originally published in a special issue of Democratization. | Authoritarian Diffusion and Cooperation Interests vs. Ideology GBP 38.99 1
Ma' Betisek Concepts of Living Things Volume 54 The Ma' Betisek are a group of aborigines who live on the mangrove coastal area of Selangor in peninsular Malaysia. Dr Karim's study is mainly focused on the Ma' Betisek communities on Carey Island off the west coast of Selangor and in particular threevillages - Sungei Sialang Sungei Mata and Sungei Bumbun. Few changes have taken place in the lives of the Betisek people on the island since 1975. On the mainland the Ma' Betisek are busy keeping pace with development and modem life. However despite increasing deforestation and new urban influences on the island the Carey Island communities continue to preservetheir naturistic ideas of how humans should live with plants and animals. Dr Karim's research focuses on this issue. | Ma' Betisek Concepts of Living Things Volume 54 GBP 38.99 1
Hyperconsumption Corporate Marketing vs. the Planet Diving deep into the world of corporate marketing this incisive and eye-opening work shows how in the hands of the corporation business has become manipulative divisive and disastrously at odds with the needs of the natural world. It calls on us to rethink and rebel. The corporate marketing blitz is driven by a simple economic truth: profits depend on demand always exceeding supply. A multi-billion-dollar global industry has therefore been created with the sole aim of turning us into devout consumers. Gerard Hastings invites us to explore alternatives to a system that is threatening our survival. He explores what it is to be human how marketing can be used to do good rather than harm and the potential of alternative models that empower us to be citizens not just consumers. Professionals and students in the business marketing public health environmental and political sectors – as well as concerned citizens who know that business as usual is not an option – will value this accessible guide to what is going wrong with our current business models and how these failings can be addressed. | Hyperconsumption Corporate Marketing vs. the Planet GBP 31.99 1
Child Health and Well-being in India Equity vs Efficiency This book examines the state of child health and well-being in India. It traces the roots of child health inequalities in India; draws on the latest NFHS-V 2019–21 data; and analyses various child health and nutrition indicators from the perspective of equity and efficiency. This volume addresses various contexts and methodologies available to measure health inequalities among Indian children. It also assesses the child’s well-being in terms of “Multidimensional Child Poverty”. As a policy document this work examines and quantifies the equity and efficiency dimensions of various child health indicators among Indian states. Assessment of between- and within-group inequalities by various socio-economic groups provides new insights into addressing the issue of health inequalities among Indian children. An in-depth work on child health and development this book will be of great interest to scholars and researchers of health and public policy development studies health economics and South Asian studies. It will also be of use to NGOs policymakers and think-tanks in the field. | Child Health and Well-being in India Equity vs Efficiency GBP 130.00 1
Myers-Briggs Typology vs. Jungian Individuation Overcoming One-Sidedness in Self and Society In Myers-Briggs Typology vs Jungian Individuation: Overcoming One-Sidedness in Self and Society Steve Myers unravels the century-long misinterpretation of Jung’s seminal text Psychological Types to show how Jung’s thinking offers solutions to the conflicts that have torn apart our societies. By challenging the popular interpretation of the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator® and similar instruments Myers argues that we have not only missed Jung’s main proposition but our contemporary interpretation runs counter to it. Myers aims to rediscover the overlooked argument of Jung’s Psychological Types and make it of practical relevance to contemporary issues. He intends to refocus rather than discard Myers-Briggs typology showing that there are further stages of development after becoming a type and that typological principles have a much broader application. Raising queries about the way typology is used in contemporary society Myers uses literary examples such as Romeo and Juliet and Carl Spitteler’s Prometheus and Epimetheus to show how one-sidedness leads to conflict and to illustrate Jung’s solution to the problem of opposites. He also applies this to real-life political crises by examining the decision-making of key political figures such as Nelson Mandela Robert Mugabe and those involved in Brexit or the Northern Ireland peace process. The latter part of the book relates Jung’s process of typological development to his later writings on alchemy notably the axiom of Maria to show how they all have a common goal the transformation of attitude. The book concludes by analysing the implications of the divergence of Myers-Briggs typology and Jungian individuation for the communities who use those ideas. This book puts Jungian individuation back at the forefront of debate and will be essential reading for intermediate and advanced users of Myers-Briggs typology. Due to its political relevance it will also be of interest to Jungian analysts and their clients and to academics and students of Jungian and post-Jungian ideas and political science. | Myers-Briggs Typology vs. Jungian Individuation Overcoming One-Sidedness in Self and Society GBP 32.99 1
The Crisis of Medieval Russia 1200-1304 John Fennell's history of thirteenth-century Russia is the only detailed study in English of the period and is based on close investigation of the primary sources. His account concentrates on the turbulent politics of northern Russia which was ultimately to become the tsardom of Muscovy but he also gives detailed attention to the vast southern empire of Kiev before its eclipse under the Tatars. The resulting study is a major addition to medieval historiography: an essential acquisition for students of Russia itself and a book which decisively fills a vast blank on the map of the European Middle Ages for medievalists generally. | The Crisis of Medieval Russia 1200-1304 GBP 130.00 1
The Individual Vs. The Public Interest Political Ideology And National Forest Policy Central to the controversy surrounding U. S. natural resources policy is the conflict between environmentalists and proponents of development. Examining the evolution of the philosophies underlying that conflict Dr. Alston traces the failure to achieve a unified resources policy to the seemingly incompatible ideological positions held by resource specialists interest groups policymakers econo mists and foresters. His analysis goes beyond his case study of na ional forest policy to focus on an ancient question basic to policy making in a democratic society: How can government provide a sociopolitical framework that accomodates both individual interests and the need for unity in a collective existence? Only within this broader framework he argues is it possible to determine the proper division between private and public resource management or the proper role of government in natural resources planning. Incorporating a critical evaluation of the development of classical and neoclassical economic theory this work makes clear the need to strike a balance between a strictly individualistic and an ecological point of view. Dr. Alston illustrates the ideological conflicts that complicate resources planning and explores the possibility of a new ideology capable of accomodating and inte grating differences to meet the complex needs of society. | The Individual Vs. The Public Interest Political Ideology And National Forest Policy GBP 39.99 1
Building Regulations and Urban Form 1200-1900 Towns are complicated places. It is therefore not surprising that from the beginnings of urban development towns and town life have been regulated. Whether the basis of regulation was imposed or agreed ultimately it was necessary to have a law-based system to ensure that disagreements could be arbitrated upon and rules obeyed. The literature on urban regulation is dispersed about a large number of academic specialisms. However for the most part the interest in urban regulation is peripheral to some other core study and consequently there are few texts which bring these detailed studies together. This book provides perspectives across the period between the high medieval and the end of the nineteenth century and across a geographical breadth of European countries from Scandinavia to the southern fringes of the Mediterranean and from Turkey to Portugal. It also looks at the way in which urban regulation was transferred and adapted to the colonial empires of two of those nations. | Building Regulations and Urban Form 1200-1900 GBP 39.99 1
The Handbook of Communication and Security The Handbook of Communication and Security provides a comprehensive collection and synthesis of communication scholarship that engages security at multiple levels including theoretical vs. practical international vs. domestic and public vs. private. The handbook includes chapters that leverage communication-based concepts and theories to illuminate and influence contemporary security conditions. Collectively these chapters foreground and analyze the role of communication in shaping the economic technological and cultural contexts of security in the 21st century. This book is ideal for advanced undergraduate and postgraduate students and scholars in the numerous subfields of communication and security studies. GBP 84.99 1
The Bureaucratic Struggle For Control Of U.s. Foreign Aid Diplomacy Vs. Development In Southern Africa This study of executive-branch decision making explores the conflict between the diplomatic and developmental mandates of U. S. foreign-aid programs on two levels. First a given amount of programming funded for a country must be divided among various activities some of which are directed toward long-term development while others encourage short-term diplomatic cooperation with U. S. initiatives. Second individual federal agencies favor certain types of aid and are engaged in a constant struggle to preserve and expand their favored programs at the expense of others. Dr. Rossiter examines this conflict in a case study of the State Department's use of foreign-aid programs to induce the frontline states of southern Africa to cooperate with President Carter's initiative to resolve the civil war in Rhodesia/Zimbabwe. According to Dr. Rossiter the Agency for International Development (AID) lost control over foreign aid in the region to the State Department because the constituency for development objectives was relatively weak both inside and outside the U. S. government. He concludes by discussing the implications of AID's unsuccessful attempt to free itself from the State Department's control during the reorganization of the foreign-aid bureaucracy under President Carter. | The Bureaucratic Struggle For Control Of U. s. Foreign Aid Diplomacy Vs. Development In Southern Africa GBP 39.99 1
Archaeology of Religion in South Asia Buddhist Brahmanical and Jaina Religious Centres in Bihar and Bengal c. AD 600–1200 In the religious landscape of early medieval (c. AD 600-1200) Bihar and Bengal poly-religiosity was generally the norm than an exception which entailed the evolution of complex patterns of inter-religious equations. Buddhism Brahmanism and Jainism not only coexisted but also competed for social patronage forcing them to enter into complex interactions with social institutions and processes. Through an analysis of the published archaeological data this work explores some aspects of the social history of Buddhist Brahmanical and Jaina temples and shrines and Buddhist stūpas and monasteries in early medieval Bihar and Bengal. This archaeological history of religions questions many ‘established’ textual reconstructions and enriches our understanding of the complex issue of the decline of Buddhism in this area. Please note: Taylor & Francis does not sell or distribute the Hardback in India Pakistan Nepal Bhutan Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. | Archaeology of Religion in South Asia Buddhist Brahmanical and Jaina Religious Centres in Bihar and Bengal c. AD 600–1200 GBP 170.00 1
Archaeology of a Brothel in Nineteenth-Century Boston MA Erotic Facades Archaeology of a Brothel in Nineteenth-Century Boston MA provides an accessible and thought-provoking account of the archaeological understanding of nineteenth-century prostitution in Boston Massachusetts. The book explores how the practice of nineteenth-century sex work involved a careful construction of fantasy for brothel customers. This fantasy had the potential to provide financial stability and security for the madam of the establishment if not for the women working for them. Employing theories of embodiment sexuality and an archaeology of the senses this study of the Endicott Street collection contributes a new methodological and theoretical framework for studying the archaeology of prostitution across time space and culture. The material culture recovered from brothel sites allows exploration of both the semi-private behind the scenes narrative of sex work as well as the semi-public eroticised performance space where patrons were entertained. Few books on the archaeology of sex work exist and this volume will both provide an updated perspective on the history of sex work in Boston in the nineteenth century as well as tie advances in gender and embodiment theories to a compelling case study. The book is for students and scholars of historical archaeology nineteenth-century urban America and gender studies. Students studying feminist theory and archaeology of the senses will also be interested in the contents. | Archaeology of a Brothel in Nineteenth-Century Boston MA Erotic Facades GBP 34.99 1
Applied Meta-Analysis with R and Stata Review of the First Edition: The authors strive to reduce theory to a minimum which makes it a self-learning text that is comprehensible for biologists physicians etc. who lack an advanced mathematics background. Unlike in many other textbooks R is not introduced with meaningless toy examples; instead the reader is taken by the hand and shown around some analyses graphics and simulations directly relating to meta-analysis… A useful hands-on guide for practitioners who want to familiarize themselves with the fundamentals of meta-analysis and get started without having to plough through theorems and proofs. —Journal of Applied Statistics Statistical Meta-Analysis with R and Stata Second Edition provides a thorough presentation of statistical meta-analyses (MA) with step-by-step implementations using R/Stata. The authors develop analysis step by step using appropriate R/Stata functions which enables readers to gain an understanding of meta-analysis methods and R/Stata implementation so that they can use these two popular software packages to analyze their own meta-data. Each chapter gives examples of real studies compiled from the literature. After presenting the data and necessary background for understanding the applications various methods for analyzing meta-data are introduced. The authors then develop analysis code using the appropriate R/Stata packages and functions. What’s New in the Second Edition: Adds Stata programs along with the R programs for meta-analysis Updates all the statistical meta-analyses with R/Stata programs Covers fixed-effects and random-effects MA meta-regression MA with rare-event and MA-IPD vs MA-SS Adds five new chapters on multivariate MA publication bias missing data in MA MA in evaluating diagnostic accuracy and network MA Suitable as a graduate-level text for a meta-data analysis course the book is also a valuable reference for practitioners and biostatisticians (even those with little or no experience in using R or Stata) in public health medical research governmental agencies and the pharmaceutical industry. | Applied Meta-Analysis with R and Stata GBP 44.99 1
The Evolution of English Language Learners in Japan Crossing Japan the West and South East Asia This book seeks a better understanding of the sociocultural and ideological factors that influence English study in Japan and study-abroad contexts such as university-bound high schools female-dominant English classes at college ESL schools in Canada and private or university-affiliated ESL programs in Singapore and Malaysia. The discussion is based not only on data garnered from Japanese EFL learners and Japanese/overseas educators but also on official English language policies and commercial magazine discourses about English study for Japanese people. The book addresses seemingly incompatible themes that are either entrenched in or beyond Japan’s EFL context such as: Japan’s decades-long poorly-performing English education vs. its equally long-lived status as an economic power; Japanese English learners’ preference for native English speakers/norms in at-home Japanese EFL contexts vs. their friendship with other Asian students in western study-abroad contexts; Japanese female students’ dream of using English to further their careers vs. Japanese working women’s English study for self-enrichment; Japanese society’s obsession with globalization through English study vs. the Japanese economy sustained by monolingual Japanese businessmen; Japanese business magazines’ frequent cover issues on global business English study vs. Japanese working women’s magazines’ less frequent and markedly feminized discourses about English study. | The Evolution of English Language Learners in Japan Crossing Japan the West and South East Asia GBP 42.99 1
Decision Modes in Complex Task Environments Despite intense research on decision-making in action we still know little about when decision-makers rely on deliberate vs. intuitive decision-making in decision situations under complexity and uncertainty. Building on default-interventionist dual-processing theory this book studies decision-making modes (deliberate vs. intuitive) in complex task environments contingent on perceived complexity experience and decision style preference. We find that relatively inexperienced decision-makers respond to increases in subjective complexity with an increase in deliberation and tend to follow their decision style preference. Experienced decision-makers are less guided by their decision preference and respond to increases in subjective complexity only minimally. This book contributes to a developing stream of research linking decision-making with intra-personal and environmental properties and fosters our understanding of the conditions under which decision-makers rely on intuitive vs. deliberate decision modes. In doing so we go one step further towards a comprehensive theory of decision-making in action. | Decision Modes in Complex Task Environments GBP 69.99 1
Agritourism Wine Tourism and Craft Beer Tourism Local Responses to Peripherality Through Tourism Niches This book delves into the development opportunities for peripheral areas explored through the emerging practices of agritourism wine tourism and craft beer tourism. It celebrates the entrepreneurial spirit of people living in peri-urban regions. Peripheral areas tend to be far from urban hubs providing essential services but also typically suffering from marginalisation and remoteness despite the access to environmental cultural and social resources. In this sense this book investigates the linkages between local agency and tourism in peripheral areas the role of existing policies and the evolving bottom-up practices in fostering local development. The basic aim is to disestablish the dichotomies that often emerge when dealing with issues of rural–urban and/or centre–periphery relationships; innovation vs tradition; authenticity vs mise en scène; agency vs inertia; and social cultural economic mobility vs immobility; etc. With focused attention on the possible compliance or conflicting strategies of local actors with the existing policies the book considers how local actors and communities respond to the implications of peripherality in areas often impacted by marginalising processes. Drawing upon case studies from North America and Europe this book presents this connection as a global phenomenon which will be of interest to community and economic development planners and entrepreneurs. | Agritourism Wine Tourism and Craft Beer Tourism Local Responses to Peripherality Through Tourism Niches GBP 38.99 1
Macroeconomic Principles and Problems A Pluralist Introduction Macroeconomic Principles and Problems: A Pluralist Introduction offers a comprehensive overview of the major topics in modern macroeconomics from mainstream and heterodox perspectives. This textbook examines the key macroeconomic problems and policy debates facing contemporary society including economic crises sustainability fiscal and monetary policy government debt state-led vs. market-led approaches for growth and unregulated trade vs. protectionism. Written in an engaging style and focused on real-world examples this textbook brings macroeconomics to life. Multiple examples of how each economic model works coupled with critical analysis of the assumptions behind them enable students to develop a sophisticated understanding of the material. Digital supplements are also available for students and instructors. Macroeconomic Principles and Problems offers the most contemporary and complete package for any pluralist macroeconomics principles class. | Macroeconomic Principles and Problems A Pluralist Introduction GBP 66.99 1
Studying for a Masters in TESOL or Applied Linguistics A Student Reference and Practical Guide Studying for a Masters in TESOL or Applied Linguistics provides the definitive go-to text for all students studying an MA in TESOL or Applied Linguistics as well as closely related degrees such as an MA in English Language Teaching. Written in a clear and user-friendly format and drawing on authentic and highly relevant source materials with the inclusion of practical tasks and answer keys for self-correction throughout this book demystifies each stage of the MA TESOL/MA Applied Linguistics journey. Covering practical programme components such as lesson observation and teaching practice this book helps the reader to develop the key skills required to successfully complete an MA including: How to effectively manage your time How to get the most out of your lectures How to develop effective reading skills How to become a better academic writer How to deal with various types of assessments How to deliver effective oral presentations Guiding students step by step through the process of how to choose research and then write a successful dissertation the book closes with guidance and tips for students on how to proceed after completing an MA in TESOL/Applied Linguistics. This book is therefore essential reading for those contemplating or undertaking an MA in either of these areas. | Studying for a Masters in TESOL or Applied Linguistics A Student Reference and Practical Guide GBP 34.99 1
Theory Design and Applications of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles This book provides a complete overview of the theory design and applications of unmanned aerial vehicles. It covers the basics including definitions attributes manned vs. unmanned design considerations life cycle costs architecture components air vehicle payload communications data link and ground control stations. Chapters cover types and civilian roles sensors and characteristics alternative power communications and data links conceptual design human machine interface sense and avoid systems civil airspace issues and integration efforts navigation autonomous control swarming and future capabilities. GBP 44.99 1
Researching and Analysing Business Research Methods in Practice Researching and Analysing Business: Research Methods in Practice provides an accessible and practical guide to various data collection and data analysis techniques within management from both quantitative and qualitative perspectives. This key resource functions as a comprehensive reference tool – covering a broad variety of methodologies – examining both the theory behind them and their application in practice. These include systematic literature review through bibliometric and meta-analysis secondary vs primary sources qualitative research vs quantitative research combining qualitative and quantitative methods qualitative and quantitative research method approaches fsQCA data mining and sentiment analysis. Chapters are rich in examples data sets practical exercises easy-to-follow slides and a glossary which help readers to understand and apply research approaches as well as to assess the strengths and weaknesses of each method. Unique in its practical approach and with insights from active researchers this book is required and recommended reading for advanced undergraduate and postgraduate students studying research methods as a core module within business and management courses. It is also a useful tool for PhD students and academics within the discipline. Online support materials include PowerPoint slides. | Researching and Analysing Business Research Methods in Practice GBP 39.99 1
The Organization of Transport A History of Users Industry and Public Policy Over the past ten years the study of mobility has demonstrated groundbreaking approaches and new research patterns. These investigations criticize the concept of mobility itself suggesting the need to merge transport and communication research and to approach the topic with novel instruments and new methodologies. Following the debates on the role of users in shaping transport technology new mobility research includes debates from sociology planning economy geography history and anthropology. This edited volume examines how users policy-makers and industrial managers have organized and continue to organize mobility with a particularly attention to Europe North America and Asia. Taking a long-term and comparative perspective the volume brings together thirteen chapters from the fields of urban studies history cultural studies and geography. Covering a variety of countries and regions these chapters investigate how various actors have shaped transport systems creating models of mobility that differ along a number of dimensions including public vs. private ownership and operation as well as individual vs. collective forms of transportation. The contributions also examine the extent to which initial models have created path dependencies in terms of technology physical infrastructure urban development and cultural and behavioral preferences that limit subsequent choices. | The Organization of Transport A History of Users Industry and Public Policy GBP 42.99 1