Emilio Uranga's Analysis of Mexican Being: A Translation and Critical Introduction (Uranga Emilio)(Paperback)

Emilio Uranga's Analysis of Mexican Being: A Translation and Critical Introduction (Uranga Emilio)(Paperback)

The philosopher Emilio Uranga, a founding member of the famed el grupo Hiperi n, devoted his life to characterizing the nuances and uniqueness of Mexican existence. He published his landmark book, An lisis del ser del mexicano in 1952 and it became an instant classic. This is the first English

Methods of Critical Discourse Studies (Wodak Ruth)(Paperback)

This is a sophisticated and nuanced introduction to critical discourse analysis (CDA) that covers a range of topics in an accessible, engaging style. With international examples and an interdisciplinary approach, readers gain a rich understanding of the many angles into critical discourse analysis,

The Shiva Samhita: A Critical Edition and An English Translation (Mallinson James)(Paperback)

This affordable, critical edition of the Shiva Samhita contains a new introduction, the original Sanskrit, a new English translation, nine full-page photographs, and an index. The first edition of this classic Yoga text to meet high academic, literary, and production standards, it's for people who

Intercultural Communication: A Critical Introduction (Piller Ingrid)(Paperback)

Combining perspectives from discourse analysis and sociolinguistics, the second edition of this popular textbook provides students with an up-to-date overview of the field of intercultural communication. Ingrid Piller explains communication in context using two main approaches. The first treats

Durkheim: A Critical Introduction (Allen Kieran)(Paperback)

A critical introduction to the sociology and politics of Emile

Life on Land: The Story of Continuum, the World-Renowned Self-Discovery and Movement Method (Conrad Emilie)(Paperback)

Emilie Conrad's approach to movement education, health, and healing is as varied and deeply textured as her life story. In Life on Land, she interweaves the story of her Brooklyn childhood and discovery of dance with the psychic and physical collapse that led to the development of Continuum, her

Selected Philosophical and Scientific Writings (Du Chtelet Emilie)(Paperback)

Though most historians remember her as the mistress of Voltaire, Emilie Du Ch telet (1706-49) was an accomplished writer in her own right, who published multiple editions of her scientific writings during her lifetime, as well as a translation of Newton's Principia Mathematica that is still the

International Law: A Critical Introduction (Mansell Wade)(Paperback)

This new edition provides a critical introduction to the concepts, principles and rules of international law through a consideration of contemporary international events. It examines both the possibilities and limitations of the legal method in resolving international disputes, and notes the actual

Discourse and Social Change (Fairclough Norman)(Paperback)

Now available in paperback, this book is a critical introduction to discourse analysis as it is practised in a variety of different disciplines today, from linguistics and sociolinguistics to sociology and cultural studies. The author shows how concern with the analysis of discourse can be

The Cultural Study of Music: A Critical Introduction (Clayton Martin)(Paperback)

A Critical Introduction. What is the relationship between music and culture? The first edition of this text explored this question with groundbreaking rigor and breadth. Now the second edition refines that original analysis while examining the ways the field has developed in the years since the

Critical Psychology: An Introduction (Fox Dennis R.)(Paperback)

The Second Edition of Critical Psychology: An Introduction extends the original′s comprehensive and accessible critique of mainstream psychology. The First Edition quickly became critical psychology′s entry point, introducing readers around the world to the growing challenge to psychology′s

The Study Quran: A New Translation and Commentary (Nasr Seyyed Hossein)(Paperback)

An accessible and accurate translation of the Quran that offers a rigorous analysis of its theological, metaphysical, historical, and geographical teachings and backgrounds, and includes extensive study notes, special introductions by experts in the field, and is edited by a top modern Islamic

Northern Italy: Emilia-Romagna: Including Bologna, Ferrara, Modena, Parma, Ravenna and the Republic of San Marino (Facaros Dana)(Paperback)

Bradt's new Emilia-Romagna is the most thorough and in-depth guide available to this entire north Italian region (not just Bologna and the main cities) with a strong focus on history, background information, art and culture, as well as extensive detail on the Apennines along the Tuscan border,

An Analysis of Chris Argyris's Integrating the Individual and the Organization (Stoyanov Stoyan)(Paperback)

A critical analysis of Argyris's Integrating The Individual and the Organization, which forms part of a series of essays and books considering how organisations should be run. The essay explores the lack of congruence between the needs and expectations of individual employees and the organisations

Translation as a Profession (Gouadec Daniel (University of Rennes))(Paperback / softback)

Provides an analysis of the translating profession and the translation industry. This book starts with a presentation of the diversity of translations and an overview of the translation-localisation process. It also describes the translation profession and the translators'

Luminescence: Data Analysis and Modeling Using R (Pagonis Vasilis)(Paperback)

1. Introduction.- 2. Analysis and Modeling of TL Data.- 3. Analysis of Experimental OSL Data.- 4. Dose Response of Dosimetric Materials.- 5. Monte Carlo Simulations With Fixed Time Interval.- 6. Luminescence as a Stochastic Life-and-Death Process.- 7. Delocalized Transitions: The R Package

Exploring Entrepreneurship (Blundel Richard)(Paperback)

A detailed and critical analysis of the multiple types of entrepreneurship, helping students to understand the practical skills and theoretical concepts needed to create their very own entrepreneurial venture. Split into two parts, the book provides an even balance between theory and practice

The Constitution of the United States of America: A Contextual Analysis (Tushnet Mark)(Paperback)

This is the second edition of Professor Mark Tushnet's excellent short critical introduction to the history and current meaning of the United States' Constitution. It is organized around two themes: first, the US Constitution is old, short, and difficult to amend. These characteristics have made

Introduction to Complex Analysis (Priestley H. A.)(Paperback)

Complex analysis is a classic and central area of mathematics, which is studies and exploited in a range of important fields, from number theory to engineering. Introduction to Complex Analysis was first published in 1985, and for this much-awaited second edition the text has been considerably

Godsong: A Verse Translation of the Bhagavad-Gita, with Commentary (Majmudar Amit)(Paperback)

A fresh, strikingly immediate and elegant verse translation of the classic, with an introduction and helpful guides to each section, by the rising American poet. Born in the United States into a secularized Hindu family, Amit Majmudar puzzled over the many religious traditions on offer, and found

Introduction to the Design and Analysis of Algorithms - International Edition (Levitin Anany)(Paperback / softback)

A Beginner's Guide to Critical Thinking and Writing in Health and Social Care (Aveyard Helen)(Paperback)

A practical introduction to the skills of critical appraisal and writing in

Welfare Words: Critical Social Work & Social Policy (Garrett Paul Michael)(Paperback)

Insightful and engaging, Welfare Words provides a critical analysis of social work and social policy in its articulation and discussion of a number of significant words and phrases. Written by an authoritative voice in the field, Paul Michael Garrett makes sense of complex theories which codify

Gilles Deleuze's Philosophy of Time: A Critical Introduction and Guide (Williams James)(Paperback)

This book provides an overall interpretation of Deleuze's philosophy alongside a critical introduction to one of the most important unifying ideas in his work: the construction of new and important philosophies of