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The period of the 'long' Second World War (1936-1948) was marked by mass movements of diverse populations. This book looks at: Spanish Republicans fleeing Franco's Spain in 1939, the French civilians trying to escape the Nazi invasion in 1940, and the millions of people displaced or expelled by the forces of Hitler's Third Reich.

Provides a fresh look at the history of environmentalism in the United States, challenging thinking and presenting an innovative perspective. This book offers a fresh and innovative account of the history of environmentalism in the United States, challenging the dominant narrative in the field.

The idea of 'hope' has received significant attention in the political sphere. But is hope just wishful thinking, or can it be something more than a political catch-phrase? This book argues that hope can be understood existentially, or on the basis of what it means to be human.

Achieving Democracy analyzes why some nations become democratic while others remain authoritarian by looking at issues of democratization from a cross-national and historical perspective.

Demonstrates how Ondaatje's multisensory, fluid and historically inflected writing can forge an intimately embodied, ethically responsible and politically enabling relationship between audience, author and text.

An exploration of Cronenberg's films, placing them in context by examining his relationship to his audience and the wider film industry within which he works.

A study that introduces, conceptualises, and examines the American Adam and American Psycho paradigms while focussing on the inter-relations between the two figures. Using the American Adam as a paradigm of masculine identity formation, it examines the American Psycho as Adam's 'real' condition of existence.

A comprehensive bibliography of the literature about Samuel Beckett's dramatic works, arranged for the efficient and convenient use of scholars on different levels. It offers coverage of the thousands of substantial studies in various Roman-alphabet languages.

Explores Hobbes' attempt to construct a political philosophy of enduring peace on the foundation of the rational individual. This book synthesizes the work on Hobbes' understanding of glory and political stability, challenging the view that Hobbes succeeds in incorporating glory-seekers into his political theory.

Techniques of identifying criminals, citizens, imposters and consumers from the Middle Ages to the present day.

Explores the importance of alchemy and its links to the occult in the period between 1320 and 1400. This title synthesizes various aspects of alchemy and shows its contribution to intellectual, social and political life in the fourteenth century. It also explores manuscripts to reveal the daily routines of the alchemist.

Offering a comprehensive overview and introduction to the concept of relativism and relativistic arguments, this book investigates the reasons that contribute to the 'evergreen' status of relativism and asks: why does relativism remain a constant occurrence in the writings of the humanities and what accounts for its popular appeal?

Politicians enact three main roles in political discourse - narrator, interlocutor and character - to achieve specific goals. This book explains these roles and how they constitute discursive strategies, correlating with political aims. It explains how political ideologies are constructed, defined and redefined by linguistic means.

Concerned with new frontiers in our understanding of God, this book aims to spread the light of theological knowledge, 'ever ancient, ever new'. It features transcendental, political, liberation, feminist, black, Hispanic, inter religious, and ecological theologies, ending with the particular Christian idea of the one God as Trinity.

Investigates the modern history of communication in relation to the thinking of the political community in the United States.

Focuses on the life and literary art of Graham Greene, one of the last century's most celebrated authors. This title brings together writers, journalists and scholars to investigate as well as to assess Greene's prolific oeuvre and intense personal interests.

J G Ballard self-professedly 'devoured' the work of Sigmund Freud as a teenager, and entertained early thoughts of becoming a psychiatrist. This title investigates Ballard's engagement with psychology and the psychological in his fiction, tracing the influence of key figures including Freud, C G Jung and R D Laing.

A reference to a range of American musical styles, from Barbershop to Bluegrass and from Ragtime to Rockabilly. It also includes discussions on cultural, historical and geographic origins; technical musical characteristics; instrumentation and use of voice; lyrics and language; and, typical features of performance and presentation.

God for the author is not a funk hole or an oxygen tank. We cannot escape the realities of our lives by swallowing pills or lying on a psychiatrist's couch. The author believes that society can be transformed by the transformation of the hearts and minds of ordinary mortals, who do not have to be cloistered behind monastic walls.

Explores what it means to be 'critical' in different disciplines in higher education and how students can be taught to be effective critical thinkers. This book clarifies the idea of critical thinking by investigating the 'critical' practices of academics across a range of disciplines.

Drawing on insights from thinkers such as Badiou and Nancy, this book examines Hegel's conception of 'the rabble' in order to reconstruct his political philosophy. It identifies and explores a crucial problem in the Hegelian philosophy of right that strikes at the heart of Hegel's conception of the state.

A guide to teaching and championing drama across the curriculum. It includes ideas to inspire your students and colleagues about drama. It contains a chapter on getting the students to work collaboratively, and one on making use of ICT within drama.

The first detailed English-language study of the writings of Vasilii Rozanov, controversial writer and thinker of Russia's Silver Age.

Presents an analysis of 'messianism' in Continental philosophy, using a case study of Levinas to uncover its underlying philosophical intelligibility. This title traces the evolution of messianic idea across Levinas' career, emphasising the transformations which this idea undergoes in taking on philosophical intelligibility.

With the resurgence (though some say it has never left) of radio, due in part to new media practices and technological innovations, not only are there more theory-related radio courses, but also those teaching the production and practice aspects. This book combines both theory and practice to lead to an understanding of radio drama form.

Reflects on the nature of religion and how it relates or ought to relate to the rest of life. This title argues that to value religion as the essential foundation of morality is a profound and probably dangerous mistake. It intends to clarify the foundation of morality in a society largely indifferent to and ignorant of religion.

Provides a reflection and reevaluation on Freire's central principles of pedagogy and praxis. This title explores whether Freire's revolutionary work has stood the test of time and it's relevance to educational discourses - discourses that frequently contest the ontological and historical aspects of human development.

Contains ready-to-use maths lesson plans with complementary worksheets aligned to the Key Stage 3 curriculum that focus on problem solving and putting maths into context to engage students in deeper mathematical thought. This book offers curriculum-friendly lesson plans for busy secondary school teachers of various disciplines.

An exploration of the corridors of power in Byzantium of the time of Justinian (527-565). It reveals how Empress Theodora and Antonina, both alumnae of the theatre, were remarkable examples of social mobility, moving into positions of power and influence, becoming wives of key figures.

Shows, through close readings of three major novelists, how Modernist fiction developed new ways of expressing thought.