Literary Theory: A Practical Introduction (Ryan Michael)(Paperback)

Literary Theory: A Practical Introduction (Ryan Michael)(Paperback)

Literary Theory: A Practical Introduction, Third Edition, presents a comprehensive introduction to thefull range of contemporary approaches to the study of literature and culture, from formalism, structuralism, and historicism to ethnic, gender, and science studies.Introduces students to a variety

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

Literary Theory: A Complete Introduction (Upstone Sara)(Paperback / softback)

Literary Theory - An Introduction (Eagleton Terry)(Paperback / softback)

First published in 1983, Literary Theory: An Introduction is probably the best-selling work of literary criticism in the world today. It propelled its author to a position of such influence and controversy within the British academy that even Prince Charles once described him as 'that dreadful

Theory/Theatre: An Introduction (Fortier Mark)(Paperback)

Theory/Theatre is a unique and highly engaging introduction to literary theory as it relates to theatre and performance. It is a brilliantly clear and readable examination of current theoretical approaches, from semiotics and poststructuralism, through cultural materialism, postcolonial studies and

Beginning theory: An introduction to literary and cultural theory: Fourth edition (Barry Peter)(Paperback)

Beginning theory has been helping students navigate through the thickets of literary and cultural theory for over two decades. This new and expanded fourth edition continues to offer readers the best single-volume introduction to the field. The bewildering variety of approaches, theorists and

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

An Introduction to Narratology (Fludernik Monika)(Paperback)

An Introduction to Narratology is an accessible, practical guide to narratological theory and terminology and its application to literature. In this book, Monika Fludernik outlines: the key concepts of style, metaphor and metonymy, and the history of narrative forms narratological approaches

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

Family Therapy: An Introduction to Process, Practice and Theory (Reiter Michael D.)(Paperback)

Family Therapy: An Introduction to Process, Practice and Theory is a primer for students, professionals, and trainees to understand how family therapists conceptualize the problems people bring to therapy, utilize basic therapeutic skills to engage clients in the therapeutic process, and navigate

Using Communication Theory: An Introduction to Planned Communication (Windahl Sven)(Paperback)

'There is nothing so practical as a good theory' - Kurt Lewin What does theory have to do with the practice of communication? Communication planning is used daily by thousands of people: public relations practitioners, technical writers, information campaigners, advertising professionals,

Understanding Religion: Theories and Methods for Studying Religiously Diverse Societies (Hedges Paul Michael)(Paperback)

A cutting-edge introduction to contemporary religious studies theory, connecting theory to data. This innovative coursebook introduces students to interdisciplinary theoretical tools for understanding contemporary religiously diverse societies--both Western and non-Western. Using a case-study

Literary Theory: The Complete Guide (Klages Mary)(Paperback)

Bringing together Mary Klages's bestselling introductory books Literary Theory: A Guide for the Perplexedand Key Terms in Literary Theoryinto one fully integrated and substantially revised, expanded and updated volume, this is an accessible and authoritative guide for anyone entering the often

Literary Theory: An Anthology (Rivkin Julie)(Paperback)

The new edition of this bestselling literary theory anthology has been thoroughly updated to include influential texts from innovative new areas, including disability studies, eco-criticism, and ethics. Covers all the major schools and methods that make up the dynamic field of literary theory,

Literary Theory (Culler Jonathan)(Paperback)

What is literary theory? Is there a relationship between literature and culture? These are some of questions addressed by Jonathan Culler in this new edition of his highly popular Very Short Introduction. Culler, an extremely lucid commentator and much admired in the field of literary theory, uses

Writing and Developing Social Stories: Practical Interventions in Autism, 2nd Edition (Smith Caroline)(Paperback)

This practical resource provides an introduction to the theory and practice of writing social stories. In addition, there are examples of successful stories to use as guides, as well as information and photocopiable (and downloadable) resources for delivering training on the use of social stories

An Introduction To Quantum Field Theory (Peskin Michael E.)(Pevná vazba)

An Introduction to Quantum Field Theory is a textbook intended for the graduate physics course covering relativistic quantum mechanics, quantum electrodynamics, and Feynman diagrams. The authors make these subjects accessible through carefully worked examples illustrating the technical aspects of

History and Philosophy of the Humanities: An Introduction (Leezenberg Michiel)(Paperback)

The humanities include disciplines as diverse as literary theory, linguistics, history, film studies, theology, and philosophy. Do these various fields of study have anything in common that distinguishes them from, say, physics or sociology? The tripartite division between the natural sciences, the

Writing and Developing Social Stories (Smith Caroline)(Paperback)

This practical resource provides an introduction to the theory and practice of writing social stories. In addition, there are examples of successful stories to use as guides, as well as information and photocopiable resources for delivering training on the use of social stories. Based on detailed

Feminist Literary Theory: A Reader (Eagleton Mary)(Paperback)

Now in its third edition, Feminist Literary Theory remains the most comprehensive, single volume introduction to a vital and diverse field Fully revised and updated to reflect changes in the field over the last decade Includes extracts from all the major critics, critical approaches and

Introducing Phonetic Science (Ashby Michael)(Paperback)

This accessible new textbook presents a practical introduction to phonetics, the study of speech. Assuming no prior knowledge of the topic, it introduces students to the fundamental concepts in phonetic science, and equips them with the essential skills needed for recognizing, describing and

An Introduction to Proof Theory: Normalization, Cut-Elimination, and Consistency Proofs (Mancosu Paolo)(Paperback)

An Introduction to Proof Theory provides an accessible introduction to the theory of proofs, with details of proofs worked out and examples and exercises to aid the reader's understanding. It also serves as a companion to reading the original pathbreaking articles by Gerhard Gentzen. The firsthalf

European Literary History - An Introduction(Paperback / softback)

This clear and engaging book offers readers an introduction to European Literary History from antiquity through to the present day. Each chapter discusses a short extract from a literary text, whilst including a close reading and a longer essay examining other key texts of the period and their

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