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Examines the political role played by armed forces in South Korea, Indonesia, the Philippines, and Taiwan. This work analyzes how security threats have shaped the military's organization, doctrine, and domestic political role at various stages of political development, from the state-building period to today's post-democratization era.

A study of Samuel Beckett's first published book of fiction, "More Pricks Than Kicks". From its publishing history to why they were written, it reveals Beckett's conflicted feelings about the 'compromise' of writing short stories and his struggle to find a voice distinct from James Joyce, his friend and authority of the form.

Offers an introduction to one of the most influential French thinkers, exploring Ranciere's ideas on philosophy, aesthetics, and politics. This book explains how Ranciere's ideas allow us to understand art as having a deeper social role than is customarily assigned to it, as well as how political opposition can be revitalized.

A study that considers the many factors that influence quality in adult learning. It provides a detailed analysis of the following concepts - characteristics of adults as learners, adult learning theory and andragogy, the experiences of adult learners and what they bring to the learning environment, quality and teaching, and quality and learning.

Moving across Shakespeare studies, language studies and linguistics, this book develops a coherent analysis of the stylistics of Shakespeare's language. It testifies the interest in Shakespeare's language and style and opens up captivating vistas of investigation. It includes an array of theoretical approaches and findings.

Features translations of primary documents of a crucial period in the development of attitudes to witchcraft. This title contributes to our understanding of the witchcraft phenomenon in the Middle Ages.

Provides an analysis of the use of digital technology within the field of foreign language learning, drawing on empircal evidence. This book situates insights into the value of digital technology for foreign language learning within the context of evidence from prior research and of educational policy-making.

The first extensive analysis of the works of Dave Eggers. >

The Dao De Jing represents one of the most important works of Chinese philosophy, in which the author, Lao Zi (c 580-500 BC), lays the foundations of Taoism. Presenting comprehensive textual analysis of key passages and a survey of Taoist scholarship, this book provides the reader with an insight into the origins of Taoist philosophy.

The only country in Islamic world to be formed in the name of Islam and a nuclear power, Pakistan is struggling for its very existence and is at war with itself. This book analyzes Pakistan's security and insurgency issues, looking at the threats posed to and by this nuclear-armed Islamic nation.

A guide to supporting physical development in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). It introduces this area of the EYFS to trainee and qualified early years professionals. It also introduces the creative development of children aged between 0-5 years within the context of the EYFS.

There have been considerable demographic shifts in the use of English worldwide. The sociolinguistic reality of English language use worldwide, and its implications, continue to be hotly contested. This book details the developments in the pragmatics and lexicogrammar of speakers using English as a lingua franca.

A staple of undergraduate courses in Classical Studies, Latin, English and Comparative Literature, Ovid's "Metamorphoses" is arguably one of the most important, canonical Latin texts. This title offers guidance on: literary, historical and cultural context; key themes; reading the text; reception and influence; and, further reading.

Offers discussion of themes such as spatiality, temporality and sovereignty in Latin literature, drawing upon key conteporary critical theorists. This title deals with the way that sovereign power regulates the movement of information and the movement of bodies through space and time.

A philosophical exploration of the moral issues raised by the use of private military contractors in war. It argues that, contrary to popular assumptions, a compelling moral and philosophical case can be made in favour of the utilization of the services that these 'private warriors' offer.

Arguments concerning the existence and nature of God have been a staple of western philosophy for over 2,000 years. This title offers a historical overview of this field. It also includes essays that introduce and explore the contributions of those philosophers who have shaped the subject and the central issues and arguments therein.

Born in Vienna in 1881, Stefan Zweig was one of the most respected authors of his time. This book provides an analysis of the Zweigs' time together and presents personal letters, written by the couple in Argentina and Brazil, along with editorial commentary.

Provides a comprehensive introduction to the concept of phenomenology, perhaps the most important and influential movement in twentieth century philosophy. This title explains the development of the phenomenological method in the works of four thinkers: Edmund Husserl, Martin Heidegger, Jean-Paul Sartre, and Maurice Merleau-Ponty.

Despisers of religion have poured scorn upon the idea of sacrifice as an index of the irrational and wicked in religious practice. One need only think of the appalling cult of sacrifice in numerous totalitarian regimes of the 20th century. Yet sacrifice remains a part of our cultural 'imaginary'. This book explores the idea of sacrifice.

A collection of essays that explores the juncture of action and appearance in the political thought of Hannah Arendt. It is suitable for anyone interested in Hannah Arendt, political thought, political theory, and political philosophy.

Through feedback-oriented communication, this book explores advertising from the perspective of information flows, rather than the more common approach of symbolic representation. It explores the relatively recent phenomenon of online behavioural advertising (OBA).

Presents a historical analysis of Shakespeare and food that provides insights into early modern attitudes to the body and domestic life. This dictionary analyzes Shakespeare's language of food. It provides an historically accurate account of the role of food in early modern culture and the way this intersected with Shakespeare's writings.

When representing the Holocaust, the slightest hint of narrative embellishment strikes contemporary audiences as somehow a violation against those who suffered under the Nazis. This book surveys and discusses the ways in which the Holocaust has been represented in cinema, covering a deep cross-section of both national cinemas and genres.

Explores the nature and possibility of revolution and civil strife in the context of international politics. This title analyzes the role of revolution and civil strife in the present day world. It looks into such key issues as the use of force by the state in the international system, challenges to states, wars of national liberation, and more.

Provides a reassessment of the growth and the various directions in US labor history. This title focuses on: the relationship of class and culture; the link between worker's experience and the changing political economy; the role that gender and race have played in America's labor history; and, the transnational turn.

Contains an account and reflection on each diverse stage of Philip Roth's fifty-year career. This book confronts his diversity by accounting for each stage of Rothian preoccupation, from the comedy and seriousness to the Judaism and psychoanalysis. It reveals the changing face of liberalism, and the rise of the New York Intellectuals.

In the decade following the Good Friday Agreement (1998), dissident Irish Republicanism has survived as an ideology, a form of politics, and violent action. This title explores the political and psychological context to the rise of violence by dissident Irish Republicans and the danger dissident activities present to the peace process.

Surveys the impact and continuing influence of the work of Friedrich Nietzsche, compelling but often baffling thinker, on modern European thought. Helping students tackle his thought and legacy, this guide explores how the major thinkers of the 20th Century have read and responded to Nietzsche's writings.

Presents a philosopher's response to the series of events known as '9/11' and the global culture in the United States - and global society - that followed. This work provides an analysis of the emerging post-9/11 culture, situating it in a broad context that includes politics, religious discourse, economic theory, and philosophical orientation.

Albert Lautman (1908-1944) was a French philosopher of mathematics whose work played a crucial role in the history of contemporary French philosophy. This title collects the work of Lautman. It offers readers an insight into his influence on the development of mathematics and philosophy.