An Introduction to Criticism: Literature - Film - Culture (Ryan Michael)(Paperback)

An Introduction to Criticism: Literature - Film - Culture (Ryan Michael)(Paperback)

An accessible and thorough introduction to literary theory and contemporary critical practice, this book is an essential resource for beginning students of literary criticism. Covers traditional approaches such as formalism and structuralism, as well as more recent developments in criticism such

An Introduction to Film Analysis: Technique and Meaning in Narrative Film (Ryan Michael)(Paperback)

The Critic as Amateur (Majumdar Saikat)(Paperback)

Can the criticism of literature and culture ever be completely professionalized? Does criticism retain an amateur impulse even after it evolves into a highly specialized discipline enshrined in the university? The Critic as Amateur brings leading and emerging scholars together to explore the role

An Introduction to Theories of Popular Culture (Strinati Dominic)(Paperback)

An Introduction to Theories of Popular Culture is widely recognized as an immensely useful textbook for students taking courses in the major theories of popular culture. Strinati provides a critical assessment of the ways in which these theories have tried to understand and evaluate popular culture

The Cambridge Introduction to Literature and the Environment (Clark Timothy)(Paperback)

Environmental criticism is a relatively new discipline that brings the global problem of environmental crisis to the forefront of literary and cultural studies. This introduction defines what eco-criticism is and provides a set of conceptual tools to encourage students to look at the texts they're

Choices: An Introduction to Decision Theory (Resnik Michael)(Paperback)

The World of Rome: An Introduction to Roman Culture (Jones Peter V.)(Paperback)

The World of Rome is an introduction to the history and culture of Rome for anyone seriously interested in the ancient world. It covers all aspects of the city--its rise to power, what made it great and why it still engages and challenges us today. Frequent quotations from ancient writers and

Practical Criticism (Coyle Martin)(Paperback)

Practical criticism underlies everything students of English literature do. This book is a practical, step-by-step guide which shows the student how to gain a sense of what a poem or passage of prose or drama is about, how to analyse it and how to build a successful

Yiddish: An Introduction to the Language, Literature and Culture, Vol. 1 (Zucker Sheva)(Paperback)

Volume one of renowned Yiddish expert teacher, editor, and translator Sheva Zucker's seminal Yiddish textbook series. Learn the basics of Yiddish language reading, speaking, and writing, including grammar and

Yiddish: An Introduction to the Language, Literature and Culture, Vol. 2 (Zucker Sheva)(Paperback)

Volume two of renowned Yiddish expert teacher, editor, and translator Sheva Zucker's seminal Yiddish textbook series. This follow up to the popular first volume of Yiddish: An Introduction is perfect for the intermediate student. Continue your Yiddish studies using the comprehensive methods

An Introduction to Akkadian Literature: Contexts and Content (Lenzi Alan)(Paperback)

A short introduction to the study of Akkadian literature from ancient Babylonia and Assyria, encompassing some two thousand years of literary history of the ancient Middle

Children's Literature (Hintz Carrie)(Paperback)

Children's Literature is an accessible introduction to this engaging field. Carrie Hintz offers a defining conceptual overview of children's literature that presents its competing histories, its cultural contexts, and the theoretical debates it has instigated.Positioned within the wider field of

If You Were an Adverb (Michael Dahl)(Paperback)

Provides an introduction to adverbs. Includes an

Medieval Literature: The Basics (Weisl Angela Jane)(Paperback)

Medieval Literature: The Basics is an engaging introduction to this fascinating body of literature. The volume breaks down the variety of genres used in the corpus of medieval literature and makes these texts accessible to readers. It engages with the familiarities present in the narratives and

Political Science: An Introduction, Global Edition (Roskin Michael)(Paperback / softback)

If You Were a Verb (Dahl Michael)(Paperback)

Provides an introduction to verbs. Includes an

Auditory Culture Reader(Paperback / softback)

The first edition of The Auditory Culture Reader offered an introduction to both classical and recent work on auditory culture, laying the foundations for new academic research in sound studies. Today, interest and research on sound thrives across disciplines such as music, anthropology, geography,

Latin Literature: An Anthology (Various)(Paperback)

A classic introduction to Latin literature, with translations of the best passages from Virgil, Livy, Ovid, Seneca and many others. This classic anthology traces the development of Latin literature from the early Republican works of Cicero and Catullus, to the writers of the Empire such as Lucan

Circles of Power: An Introduction to Hermetic Magic (Greer John Michael)(Paperback)

Hamlet (Shakespeare William)(Paperback / softback)

Longman Literature Shakespeare: Includes an informative, detailed and practical introduction to Shakespeare's life, times and language. Supports the texts with useful notes. Provides activities for before, during and after

Archaeological Science: An Introduction (Richards Michael P.)(Paperback)

This book provides an up to date introduction to the exciting, but complex, new scientific methodologies that are increasingly used in archaeological study. Written by an international team of specialists, it provides clear and engaging overviews of a wide array of approaches, including DNA and

Old Testament Textual Criticism: A Practical Introduction (Brotzman Ellis R.)(Paperback)

A Readable, Updated Introduction to Textual CriticismThis accessibly written, practical introduction to Old Testament textual criticism helps students understand the discipline and begin thinking through complex issues for themselves. The authors combine proven expertise in the classroom with

ISE Film Art: An Introduction (Bordwell David)(Paperback / softback)

If You Were a Noun (Michael Dahl)(Paperback)

Provides an introduction to nouns and proper nouns. Includes an