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Suitable for those interested in quality, cult film, this work looks at Britain's best known films such as "Clockwork Orange", "The Full Monty" and "Goldfinger" that are scrutinised for their ability to articulate the issues of the time.

Offers advice on the psychology of Sport and Exercise. This book includes entries, which cover terms such as: adherence; aggression; emotion; exercise; dependence; home; advantage; kinesiphobia; left-handedness; motivation; retirement; and, self-confidence.

Suitable for a range of disciplines, such as healthcare, development studies, anthropology and globalization, this title covers the Civil Rights Movement, direct action, hactyvism, indymedia, feminism and the Anti-Globalization Movement. It includes an A-Z Index and bibliography that provides tips for further exploration of this field.

Covers the main practices and theories that constitute human resource management (HRM). This book is suitable for students and professionals seeking to understanding more about the what, why and how of HRM across a range of national, industrial and organisational contexts.

Presents definitions of terms that are fundamental to physical geography and its many branches, covering topics ranging from ecology to geomorphology. Containing informative tables, diagrams, and suggestions for further reading, this guide is suitable for those studying physical geography and related courses.

A comprehensive guide to the terminology that is commonly used in the music business. It embraces definitions from a number of relevant fields, from e-commerce to intellectual property law.

Charting the rich and varied landscape of science fiction in a collection of engaging essays on some of the most significant figures who have shaped and defined the genre, diverse groups within the science fiction community are represented, from novelists and film makers to comic book and television writers.

This book covers the life and work of individuals who have been deeply influential to the development of theatre and its specialist authors combine theory and practice to provide insightful overviews of the individual directors' approaches.

A collection of essays on some of the most significant figures who have shaped and defined science fiction, charting the varied landscape of the genre. It presents the diverse groups within the science fiction community, from novelists and film makers to comic book and television writers.

Examines the work of the popular and influential cinematic figures. This title provides an overview of each director's contribution to cinema, incorporating a discussion of their career, major works and impact. It examines various directors, such as: Martin Scorsese; Steven Spielberg; Sofia Coppola; Julie Dash; Shane Meadow; and, more.

Examines the work of some of the most popular and influential cinematic figures. This title provides an overview of the directors' contribution to cinema, discussing their career, major works and impact. It is of interest to those who study contemporary film and who are interested in the key individuals behind modern cinema's achievements.

Surveys the life and work of some of the most influential figures in anthropology. This book represents the diversity of thought within the subject. It contains cross-referencing, a timeline of key dates and schools of thought, and suggestions for further reading. It is of interest to students of anthropology and related subjects.

Focusing on fifty of the most influential philosophers, this second edition seeks to offer a basic understanding, as well as a foundation for philosophical enquiry. It includes: entries on Dewey, Collingwood, Popper, Quine, Merleau-Ponty, Ayer and Rawls; a further reading section; a glossary; and an alphabetical table of contents and an index.

Exploring race and ethnicity within its historical and intellectual context, this guide focuses on conceptual areas of classical and contemporary theories of race and ethnicity; the body as an object of racial discourse and biological approaches to the question of race.

Fifty Key Texts in Art History is an anthology of critical commentaries selected from the classical period to the late modern. It explores some of the central and emerging themes, issues and debates within Art History as an increasingly expansive and globalised discipline. It features an international range of contributors , including art historians, artists, curators and gallerists.

Fifty Key Texts in Art History is an anthology of critical commentaries selected from the classical period to the late modern. It explores some of the central and emerging themes, issues and debates within Art History as an increasingly expansive and globalised discipline. It features an international range of contributors , including art historians, artists, curators and gallerists.

Bible and Cinema: Fifty Key Films introduces a wide range of those movies - among the most important, critically-acclaimed and highest-grossing films of all time - which have drawn inspiration, either directly or indirectly, from the Bible.

Bible and Cinema: Fifty Key Films introduces a wide range of those movies - among the most important, critically-acclaimed and highest-grossing films of all time - which have drawn inspiration, either directly or indirectly, from the Bible.

An invaluable resource, providing an up-to-date and comprehensive survey of the key terms used in this discipline today.

Bringing together an international range of highly regarded contributors, this is an A-Z reference guide to a range of sociological thought. It includes: alphabetical listings of key concepts; suggestions for further reading to enhance understanding of areas covered; and entries on 'traditionalism' 'race and racialization' and 'modernity'.

A clear and concise survey of some of the most significant writers on photography who have played a major part in defining and influencing our understanding of the medium.

Aclear and concise survey of some of the most significant writers on photography who have played a major part in defining and influencing our understanding of the medium.

Key Thinkers on the Environment is a unique guide to environmental thinking through the ages. It contains essays relating to the lives and impact of around 70 key figures whose contributions to environmental thought and practice are undoubtedly great. A team of expert contributors summarize and analyse the thinking of seventy diverse and stimulating figures ¿ among those included are philosophers, activists, literary figures and major religious and spiritual figures.

Key Thinkers on the Environment is a unique guide to environmental thinking through the ages. It contains essays relating to the lives and impact of around 70 key figures whose contributions to environmental thought and practice are undoubtedly great. A team of expert contributors summarize and analyse the thinking of seventy diverse and stimulating figures ¿ among those included are philosophers, activists, literary figures and major religious and spiritual figures.