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Theatre Studies
Автор: Pickering Kenneth Жанр: Palgrave Год: 2009 Страниц: 256 Дата загрузки: 26 мая 20122010-12-30
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An interactive text covering the requirements of undergraduate and diploma courses in theater, drama and performing arts, successfully integrating both practical and theoretical work. The authors draw on considerable experience of contemporary practice and provide fascinating examples of theater at work through text and improvisation.
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You2Uni: Decide, Prepare, Apply
Автор: Cottrell Stella Жанр: Palgrave Год: 2012 Страниц: 328 Дата загрузки: 14 февраля 20142013-12-16
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Is Uni right for you — and which subject and Uni would suit you best? What do Unis look for — and how can you impress them in your application? And how do students survive at Uni? How do they end up where they should be, fed and watered, with money in their pockets? You2Uni is the ideal book for those thinking about going to university after school or college. Through illustrations of student life and practical activities and discussion points, You2Uni helps you to make informed decisions about what is right for you, improve your academic skills, and develop skills for independent everyday life. It covers every aspect of transition to university life, from choosing a subject to managing your money, and from writing essays to looking after yourself.
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The Kennedy Legacy: Jack, Bobby and Ted and a Family Dream Fulfilled
Автор: Bzdek Vincent Жанр: Palgrave Год: 2010 Страниц: 288 Дата загрузки: 14 августа 20122013-09-24
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The closing of Ted Kennedy's chapter in America's political and cultural life means that, for the first time perhaps, the real measure of the Kennedy legacy can finally be taken. John, Robert, and Ted Kennedy's individual stories can now be seen as essentially one, with each brother striving to fulfill the interrupted promise of the brother before. How did the brothers pass the family torch to each other? And who carries the torch forward now? Vincent Bzdek compellingly answers these questions and much, much more.
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Legal Method
Автор: McLeod Ian Жанр: Palgrave Год: 2013 Страниц: 368 Дата загрузки: 11 июля 20142017-03-28
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The Palgrave Macmillan Law Masters series is a long-running and successful list of titles offering clear, concise and authoritative guides to the main subject areas, written by experienced and respected authors. This ninth edition of Legal Method provides a lively introduction to the nature of the English legal system and its sources, and to the techniques which lawyers use when handling those sources. The text assumes no prior knowledge and makes its content accessible by clarity of expression rather than by dilution of content. In addition to more conventional sources, writers as varied as Jonathan Swift, Alexander Pope and T. S. Eliot are cited. This is an ideal course companion for both law undergraduate and GDL/CPE students. Includes end of chapter summaries and self-test exercises.
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Beyond WikiLeaks
Автор: Brevini Benedetta Жанр: Palgrave Год: 2013 Страниц: 308 Дата загрузки: 17 апреля 20172016-09-20
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Revelations published by the whistleblower platform WikiLeaks, including the releases of U.S. diplomatic cables in what became referred to as 'Cablegate', put WikiLeaks into the international spotlight and sparked intense about the role and impact of leaks in a digital era. Beyond WikiLeaks opens a space to reflect on the broader implications across political and media fields, and on the transformations that result from new forms of leak journalism and transparency activism. A select group of renowned scholars, international experts, and WikiLeaks 'insiders' discuss the consequences of the WikiLeaks saga for traditional media, international journalism, freedom of expression, policymaking, civil society, social change, and international politics. From short insider reports to elaborate and theoretically informed academic texts, the different chapters provide critical assessments of the current historical juncture of our mediatized society and offer outlooks of the future. Authors include, amongst others, Harvard University's Yochai Benkler, Graham Murdoch of Loughborough University, net activism scholar, Gabriella Coleman, the Director for International Freedom of Expression at the Electronic Frontier Foundation, Jillian York, and Guardian editor, Chris Elliott. The book also includes a conversation between philosopher, Slavoj Zizek, and WikiLeaks founder, Julian Assange, and its prologue is written by Birgitta Jonsdottir, Icelandic MP and editor of the WikiLeaks video, 'Collateral Murder'.
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Dissertations and Project Reports
Автор: Cottrell Stella Жанр: Palgrave Год: 2014 Страниц: 224 Дата загрузки: 12 сентября 20192016-10-30
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Faced with your dissertation or major project and need some help getting started? Thinking about how your final project will affect your overall grades? Then read on. Tapping into her tried and tested formula for learning, bestselling author of The Study Skills Handbook, Stella Cottrell, takes you step-by-step through the key stages of planning, developing, researching and writing up your dissertation or project report.Whether you are an undergraduate or a postgraduate, this guide: — Offers comprehensive coverage of the major components essential to producing strong dissertations and project reports. — Gives unique emphasis to the importance of project management skills. — Gets you involved through interactive activities, checklists and engaging student examples Most importantly, it offers the support you need at every stage and will help ensure that the creation of your academic masterpiece is an enjoyable and rewarding experience.
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How English Became the Global Language
Автор: Northrup David Жанр: Palgrave Год: 2013 Страниц: 220 Дата загрузки: 16 апреля 20172018-08-24
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While there have been many books on the history of globalization to date, most have stressed economics and politics. Cultural globalization, of which the emergence of English as the world's first global language is a prime example, has been comparatively neglected. In this book, the first written about the globalization of the English language by a professional historian, the exploration of English's global ascendancy receives its proper historical due. Historians have traditionally left the history of language to linguists and other language specialists, and this brief, accessible volume breaks new ground in its organization, emphasis on causation, and conclusions.
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Analysing Conversation: An Introduction to Prosody
Автор: Beatrice Szczepek Reed Жанр: Palgrave Год: 2010 Страниц: 272 Дата загрузки: 28 июня 20122012-10-07
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This is an accessible introduction to the prosody of everyday conversation, and its analysis. Basic concepts and methods of interpretation are explained, and a wealth of examples from naturally-occuring talk are used to demonstrate the roles of pitch, time, loudness and voice quality.
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Applied Econometrics
Автор: Asteriou Dimitrios Жанр: Palgrave Год: 2011 Страниц: 528 Дата загрузки: 13 августа 20132016-08-11
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DRAFT FROM REVISED EDITION This new revised edition of Applied Econometrics is an ideal text for students who are looking for a reliable and practical grounding in the subject. Students are introduced to the various forms of econometric data and how they are formatted in electronic media, and shown how to transfer and use the data in the most popular software packages. Each chapter begins with a clear theoretical overview followed by a step-by-step approach to using the software. Mathematics has been kept to a minimum but when used is accompanied by helpful expanations. The book is accompanied by a website www.palgrave.com/economics/asteriou/data.htm that includes all the necessary files for reproduction of all the econometric work that is carried out throughout the text.
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E-Shock 2020: How the Digital Technology Revolution is Changing Business and All Our Lives
Автор: Michael De Kare-Silver Жанр: Palgrave Год: 2011 Страниц: 168 Дата загрузки: 08 марта 20142014-09-14
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What effect have innovations in digital technology had on the way we communicate and work, and what can we expect from the future? Following on from the hugely successful e-Shock, Michael de Kare Silver analyses the developments in digital technology over the past decade, and how they have changed our lives both at home and in the workplace.
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Key Concepts in Medieval Literature
Автор: Solopova Elizabeth Жанр: Palgrave Год: 2007 Страниц: 240 Дата загрузки: 22 апреля 20112011-03-19
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Key Concepts in Medieval Literature introduces students to the major authors, themes and genres of the English Middle Ages. These are discussed in concise focused essays, accompanied by summaries and recommendations for further reading. The emphasis is on key historical and literary-critical concepts and ideas essential for the study of Old and Middle English literature. The book highlights continuity in the development of Medieval Literature and the need to see texts in context, both historically and linguistically.
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Key Concepts in Victorian Literature
Автор: Purchase Sean Жанр: Palgrave Год: 2006 Страниц: 304 Дата загрузки: 16 марта 20092007-12-13
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Key Concepts in Victorian Literature is a lively, clear and accessible resource for anyone interested in Victorian literature. It contains major facts, ideas and contemporary literary theories, and is packed with close and detailed readings of a variety of novels, poems and plays. Structured into three, easy-to-use sections, the book guides readers through all the major concepts, themes and issues which characterize Victorian literature. It offers an overview of the historical and cultural context in which this literature was produced, and introduces readers to all of the significant critical and theoretical perspectives which underpin modern research into the period.
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Sports History: A Practical Guide
Автор: Polley Martin Жанр: Palgrave Год: 2006 Страниц: 208 Дата загрузки: 17 октрября 20092009-04-17
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Sports History is designed to help students new to this area of study by providing them with guidance on the ideas, theories and methods that they need in order to excel as sports historians. Using examples from many sports and academic traditions, and featuring a glossary and many practical exercises and activities, this essential introduction will help students become more sophisticated and professional in their engagement with sports history.
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Studying History
Автор: Black Jeremy Жанр: Palgrave Год: 2007 Страниц: 260 Дата загрузки: 13 декабря 20092009-05-15
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The third edition of this best-selling book has been thoroughly revised to reflect the changing nature of the discipline. New forms of history are included in the text, including popular and TV histories. Illustrative matter from more up-to-date works now sit alongside a broader discussion of postmodernism and the balance of canonical historians has now been readdressed to reflect current trends. With advice on writing essays and dissertations and preparing for exams, the skills section has also been expanded to include group work and oral presentations, and deals with using the Internet for assignments. Collectively then, this book remains a must for any student embarking on the exciting adventure that is studying history.
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The US-EU Security Relationship: The Tensions Between a European and a Global Agenda
Автор: Rees Wyn Жанр: Palgrave Год: 2011 Страниц: 248 Дата загрузки: 16 марта 20142013-05-24
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A wide-ranging assessment by a leading authority on contemporary US-EU security relations. This book systematically examines the development of the relationship since the Cold War and considers how global and European issues such as EU enlargement, international terrorism and the war on terror have affected security relations.
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Understanding Social Work: Preparing for Practice
Автор: Thompson Neil Жанр: Palgrave Год: 2009 Страниц: 256 Дата загрузки: 26 мая 20122010-12-30
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In an extensive update to reflect the recent developments in theory and practice, the new edition of Understanding Social Work covers the basics in an easy-to-comprehend style. It is an ideal preparatory text for those considering a career in social work, students just starting their degree and in preparation for the first placement.
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Critical Pedagogy in Uncertain Times: Hope and Possibilities
Автор: Macrine Sheila Жанр: Palgrave Год: 2012 Страниц: 240 Дата загрузки: 23 декабря 20142014-10-20
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This book provides comprehensive analyses of issues related to the struggle against the forces of imperial-induced privatization, not just in education, but in all of social life. It situates Critical Pedagogy in the twenty-first century and offers not only critiques but also practical applications, suggestions, and strategies on how attacks can be collectively resisted, challenged, and eradicated especially by those teaching in schools and universities.
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Employment Law
Автор: Lockton D. P. Жанр: Palgrave Год: 2014 Страниц: 464 Дата загрузки: 27 августа 20162019-08-17
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Review: 'The 9th edition of Deborah Lockton's excellent text upon Employment Law has continued with the high standard of clarity, practical application, and legal insight demonstrated by her previous editions. The text contains fine descriptions of current substantive law across the full range of Employment Law matters, including relevant Trade Union Law, and combines these with pertinent practical examples of application, in a highly readable and stimulating manner. It is a superb account and a must-read for students, practitioners, and those working in the field of Human Resources.' — Alan Bensted, Emeritus Professor of Law and Emeritus Pro-Vice Chancellor, University of the West of England.
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Global Politics
Автор: Heywood A.P. Жанр: Palgrave Год: 2014 Страниц: 616 Дата загрузки: 11 июня 20162016-05-26
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The extensively revised new edition of Global Politics provides a systematic and integrated analysis of the theory and practice of contemporary international relations. Written with outstanding clarity and drawing on an exceptionally wide range of theoretical perspectives throughout, each chapter is packed with innovative features to aid study and reinforce learning: • Full-page case studies of Global Politics in Action, the majority entirely new to this edition, look behind the headlines to illuminate major events in world affairs • Global Actor case studies consider the nature and significance of key players on the world stage, from Google to the G-20 • Focus and Debating features look closer at issues and approaches to promote critical thinking • Photographs and biographies of influential theorists introduce the people, as well as the ideas, that have shaped the subject. This second edition is fully updated to cover key developments, from the Arab Spring to the global financial crisis, and provides enhanced coverage of issues like international migration. An entirely new chapter on theory at the end of the book revisits key perspectives, and addresses deeper questions about the nature and purpose of theory in international relations.
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Getting Critical
Автор: Williams Kate Жанр: Palgrave Год: 2014 Страниц: 128 Дата загрузки: 21 июля 20152016-05-22
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'Be more critical!' 'Too descriptive' Tutors often say this, but what does it mean? And how do you achieve that 'critical' approach you need for the higher grades? This practical guide shows you how. It: — explains what 'getting critical' means and why you need a critical approach to your work — gives practical advice on getting critical in your research and reading — shows you what critical writing looks like and how to write critically This new edition has more on developing argument in essays, on reading strategies and detailed examples of student writing. Kate Williams manages the Upgrade Study Advice Service at Oxford Brookes University, UK. She is Series Editor of the Pocket Study Skills.
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