Книги жанра Taylor and Francis
Название: Stalin and Stalinism
Жанр: Taylor and Francis
Год: 2004
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Joseph Stalin's 25-year dictatorship is without doubt one of the most controversial periods in the history of the Soviet Union. «Stalin and Stalinism» examines Stalin's ambiguous personal and political legacy, his achievements, and his crimes — all now the subject of major reappraisal both in the West and in the former Soviet Union. The second edition of this best-selling pamphlet is fully updated to take in new debates and controversies which have emerged since the collapse of the Soviet Union, and considers the ways in which Stalin's legacy still affects attitudes in and towards post-Soviet Russia.
Название: Second World War: Ambitions to Nemesis
Жанр: Taylor and Francis
Год: 2004
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Bradley Lightbody presents a fascinating and accessible history of the Second World War in its global context. Examining the war around general themes from ambition and advance, through expansion and containment, to rout and extinction, The Second World War covers all the major theatres and events. From the origins and background to the war to its aftermath and legacy, The Second World War covers: the pre-war ambitions of Italy, Germany and Japan the outbreak of the war in Poland the Phoney War Blitzkreig, the Fall of France and the Battle of Britain Pearl Harbour the War in North Africa and El Alamein the Final Solution D-Day, the Liberation of Italy and deliverance from the Concentration Camps the bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the global ambitions and the global warfare that was the Second World War. It reflects on the immense social, economic and political impact of the war and bears witness to the human cost of the most destructive war in world history.
Название: Routledge Dictionary of Economics
Жанр: Taylor and Francis
Год: 2002
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The most informative dictionary of economics available, the Routledge Dictionary of Economics avoids the tendency to indulge in long-winded definitions of the major concepts and provides students with a lucid, comprehensive and accurate guide to the discipline. Employing the key feature of further reading with many of the terms, the book uses the subject classification system defined by the American Economic Review and The Economic Journal. There have been sweeping developments in economics in the decade since the appearance of the first edition and the new version reflects this by including a wealth of material on additional topics, including: economic anthropology Blairism endogenous growth French Circuit School output floor regulation predator-prey model. The dictionary has been compiled for the needs of students and teachers of economics, finance accountancy and business studies and should prove to be an invaluable resource.
Жанр: Taylor and Francis
Год: 2005
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Here is an invaluable, user-friendly and compact compendium packed with facts and figures on the seventeenth century — one of the most tumultuous and complex periods in British history. From James I to Queen Anne, the «Companion» includes detailed information on political, religious and cultural developments as well as military activity, foreign affairs, and colonial expansion. Chronologies, biographies, key documents, maps and genealogies, and an extensive bibliography navigate the reader through this fascinating and formative epoch as the book details the key events and themes of the era, including: the English Civil War and its military campaigns; the Gunpowder Plot, Catholic persecution and the influence of Puritanism; imperial adventures in America, Asia, Africa, and the Caribbean; Scotland and the Act of Union, 1707; the Irish Confederate wars and the Cromwellian conquest of Ireland; the Great Fire of London and the rebuilding of London; biographies of key figures, including women, artists, architects, writers and scientists; and the Restoration and the revival of drama. With complete lists of offices of state, an extensive glossary of key constitutional, political and religious terminology and up-to-date thematic annotated bibliographies to aid further research, this student-friendly reference guide is essential for all those interested in the Stuart Age.
Название: Roman Britain
Жанр: Taylor and Francis
Год: 2004
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Shotter offers a concise introduction to this popular period, drawing on the wealth of recent scolarship to explain the progress of the Romans and their objectives in conquering Britain. Concentrating on the changes experienced by the British as part of the Roman Empire, he surveys the diversity of people, activities and aspirations that became a thriving Romano-British economy and society.
Название: Revolutions in World History
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Год: 2004
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Revolutions have been a part of politics for centuries. Their ideologies, their leaders, and their successes or failures have shaped the history of nations worldwide. This broad comparative survey focuses on five big case studies, beginning with the English Revolutions in the seventeenth century, and continuing with the Mexican, Russian, Vietnamese and Iranian Revolutions. Revolutions in World History traces the origins, developments, and outcomes of these revolutions, providing an understanding of the revolutionary tradition in a global context. The study raises questions about motivations and ideologies. In particular, it examines the effectiveness of these revolutions — and revolution as a concept — in bringing about lasting political changes.
Название: Religion in World History
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Год: 2005
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In «Religion and World History», distinguished authors John C. Super and Briane K. Turley examine the value of religion for interpreting the human experience in the past and present. They explore the elements of religion which best connect it to the cultural and political dynamics that have influenced history. Working within this framework, Super and Turley present three unifying themes: the relationship between formal and informal religious beliefs, how these change through time, and how they are reflected in different cultures; the relationship between church and state, from theocracies to the repression of religion; and the ongoing search for spiritual certainty, and the consequent splintering of core religious beliefs and the development of new ones. One of the few recent books to examine religion's role in geo-political affairs, its unique approach enables the reader to grasp the many and complex ways in which religion acts upon and reacts to broader global processes.
Название: The Nineteenth Century
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Год: 2003
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This volume covers many of the most important philosophers and movements of the nineteenth century, including utilitarianism, positivism and pragmatism.
Название: The Nature of History Reader
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Год: 2004
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The question of what the nature of history is, is now a key issue for all students of history. It is now recognised by many that the past and history are different phenomena and that the way the past is actively historicised can be highly problematic and contested. Older metaphysical, ontological, epistemological, methodological and ethical assumptions can no longer be taken as read. In this timely collection, key pieces of writing by leading historians are reproduced and evaluated, with an explanation and critique of their character and assumptions, and how they reflect upon the nature of the history project. The authors respond to the view that the nature of history has become so disparate in assumption, approach and practice as to require an informed guide that is both self-reflexive, engaged, critical and innovative. This work seeks to aid a positive re-thinking of history today, and will be of use both to students and to their teachers.
Название: An Atlas of Irish History
Жанр: Taylor and Francis
Год: 2005
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The history of Ireland and its people is one of incredible richness and variety. Combining over 100 beautifully crafted maps, charts and graphs with a narrative packed with facts and information, An Atlas of Irish History provides coverage of the main political, military, economic, religious and social changes that have occurred in Ireland and among the Irish abroad over the past two millennia. Ruth Dudley Edwards uses the combination of thematic narrative and visual aids to examine and illustrate issues such as: the Viking invasions of Ireland the Irish in Britain pre- and post-famine agriculture population change twentieth-century political affiliations. This third edition has been comprehensively revised and updated to include coverage of the many changes that have occurred in Ireland and among its people overseas. Taking into consideration the main issues that have developed since 1981, and adding a number of new maps and graphs, this new edition also includes an informative and detailed section on the troubles that have been a feature of Irish life since 1969.
Название: SPSS 16 Made Simple
Жанр: Taylor and Francis
Год: 2008
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Offers guidance on the choice of statistical techniques and advice on how to report the results of statistical analysis. This book includes chapters that introduce readers to the use of SPSS 16, showing how to enter and describe a data set both statistically and graphically, using the capabilities of the Chart Builder.
Название: Complete Fairy Tales
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Год: 2002
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The tale of 'Cinderella' is told wherever stories are still read aloud and everyone is familiar with 'Rapunzel' and 'The Golden Goose', but who has heard all the wonderful stories collected by the Brothers Grimm? Well, here's your chance, for within these covers you will find every one of their 210 tales, in all their enchantment and rapture, terror and wisdom, tragedy and beauty.
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Год: 2009
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'Petit's words go right to the heart of Chekhov's technique ... Anyone looking for a key to understanding more about Michael Chekhov's technique will devour it.' – Jessica Cerullo, Michael Chekhov Association, NYC The Michael Chekhov technique is today seen as one of the most influential and inspiring methods of actor training in existence. In The Michael Chekhov Handbook, Lenard Petit draws on twenty years of teaching experience to unlock and illuminate this often complex technique. Petit uses four sections to guide those studying, working with or encountering Chekhov's approach for the first time: the aims of the technique – outlining the real aims of the actor the principles – acting with energy, imagination and creative power the tools – the actor’s use of the body and sensation the application – bringing the technique into practice The Michael Chekhov Handbook’s explanations and exercises will provide readers with the essential tools they need to put the rewarding principles of this technique into use. Lenard Petit is the Artistic Director of The Michael Chekhov Acting Studio in New York City. He teaches Chekhov Technique in the MFA and BFA Acting programs at Rutgers University. He was a contributor and co-creator of the DVD, Master Classes in The Michael Chekhov Technique, published by Routledge.
Название: The Avid Handbook
Жанр: Taylor and Francis
Год: 2008
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Brimming with workflow efficiencies for the experienced editor, The Avid Handbook teaches you the hows and whys of operating the system in order to reach streamlined, creative end solutions. The book emphasizes time-saving techniques, shortcuts, and workflow procedures — the true keys to getting a job done. The book has also been updated to include new information on HD formats and workflows, color-correction and grading capability enhancements, MXF media standardization, and much more. Also new to this edition are an 8 page 4-color insert, adding depth to the color-correction lessons, as well as running sidebars throughout the book, calling out time-saving tips and techniques.
Название: A History of Management Thought
Жанр: Taylor and Francis
Год: 2011
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For the past three thousand years people have been thinking about the problems of management. This book shows how thinking about management has evolved and changed. It shows how changing social, political and technological forces have challenged people to think about management in new ways, and how management thinkers have responded. Sometimes their responses missed the mark and occasionally, great ideas about management failed to be picked up and were lost along the way. Sometimes, truly original and creative, even world-changing ideas appeared. Following key currents in management thought from the origins of civilization to the present day, the book begins in the ancient world, when people were wrestling with the problems of organization and leadership. It continues through the Middle Ages, east and west, as people pondered on how to manage risk and think strategically, and on the role of business in society. It shows how the Industrial Revolution led to the emergence of scientific management, and how political and social events of the twentieth century shaped management thinking right up to the present day. From the pyramids to Facebook, from military strategy to managing for sustainability, A History of Management Thought tells the fascinating story of how management thinking has changed, shifted, evolved and developed down through the centuries. Students taking classes in the history of management thought will find this text to be the perfect accompaniment to their studies and will be a captivating read for anyone else.
Название: The Photography Reader
Жанр: Taylor and Francis
Год: 2013
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The Photography Reader is a comprehensive introduction to theories of photography; its production; and its uses and effects. Including articles by photographers from Edward Weston to Jo Spence, as well as key thinkers like Roland Barthes, Victor Burgin and Susan Sontag, the essays trace the development of ideas about photography. Each themed section features an editor's introduction setting ideas and debates in their historical and theoretical context. Sections include: Reflections on Photography; Photographic Seeing; Coding and Rhetoric; Photography and the Postmodern; Photo-digital; Documentary and Photojournalism; The Photographic Gaze; Image and Identity; Institutions and Contexts.
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Год: 2012
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As a new design student, you need to learn to think like a designer. In Diagramming the Big Idea, Jeffrey Balmer and Michael T. Swisher show you how architects create diagrams so that you can clarify your understanding of both particular projects and general principles and ideas. With simple, step-by-step exercises using diagrams, drawings, and virtual models, in addition to the instructions, the authors clearly and consistently explain how to compose meaningful and useful diagrams. Once you've followed the development of the four projects drawn from the authors' teaching, you'll be familiar with architectural composition concepts, such as proportion, site, form, hierarchy, and spatial construction. This book will be an excellent studio resource whether at 3:00 AM during an all-nighter, or while you're waiting for your desk crit, or any other time that your instructor can't show you how to solve your design problem.
Название: Motion Picture and Video Lighting
Жанр: Taylor and Francis
Год: 2007
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A guide to film and video lighting. Written by the author of the industry bible Cinematography, it explores technical, aesthetic, and practical aspects of lighting for film and video. It shows you not only how to light, but why. It explores light and color theory; equipment, and techniques to make every scene look its best.
Название: The Complete Film Production: Handbook
Жанр: Taylor and Francis
Год: 2010
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Suitable for working film/TV professionals and students, this book includes all the forms, contracts, releases and checklists required to set up and run a production. It offers coverage of new travel and shipping regulations and information on scheduling, budgeting, deal memos, music clearances, communications, and digital production.
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A newly admitted lawyer needs sufficient knowledge and skill to maintain trust and office accounts in accordance with the law and good practice. With much space dedicated to practice transactions and specimen accounts, there is plenty of opportunity for readers to become familiar with the major areas of the trust account, controlled money and office records. This new edition explains important changes brought about the 2004 Legal Profession Act and the 2005 Legal Profession Regulation. Written for practitioners and students of degree or diploma courses in law and practical legal training, this text will quash all qualms about book-keeping.
