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(P/B) SYNTAX
Andrew Carnie's bestselling textbook on syntax has guided thousands of students through the discipline of theoretical syntax; retaining its popularity due to its combination of straightforward language, comprehensive coverage, and numerous exercises. In this third edition, topics have been updated, new exercises added, and the online resources have been expanded. - Supported by expanded online student and instructor resources at www.wiley.com/go/carnie, including extra chapters on HPSG, LFG and time-saving materials for lecturers, includi...
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(P/B) SWEET VIOLENCE
Terry Eagleton's Tragedy provides a major critical and analytical account of the concept of 'tragedy' from its origins in the Ancient world right down to the twenty-first century. A major new intellectual endeavour from one of the world's finest, and most controversial, cultural theorists. Provides an analytical account of the concept of 'tragedy' from its origins in the ancient world to the present day. Explores the idea of the 'tragic' across all genres of writing, as well as in philosophy, politics, religion and psychology, and througho...
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(P/B) MUSEUMS AFTER MODERNISM
MUSEUMS AFTER MODERNISM is a unique collectionthat showcases the ways questions about the museum go to the heart of contemporary debates about the production, consumption and distribution of art. The book features expert artists, curators and art historians who grapple with many of the vibrant issues in museum studies, while paying homage to a new museology that needs to be considered. -- Examines the key contemporary debates in museum studies -- Includes original essays by noted artists, curators, and art historians -- Engages with ...
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(P/B) COPERNICUS, DARWIN AND FREUD
Using Copernicanism, Darwinism, and Freudianism as examples of scientific traditions, Copernicus, Darwin and Freud takes a philosophical look at these three revolutions in thought to illustrate the connections between science and philosophy. - Shows how these revolutions in thought lead to philosophical consequences - Provides extended case studies of Copernicanism, Darwinism, and Freudianism - Integrates the history of science and the philosophy of science like no other text - Covers both the philosophy of natural and social science in...
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(P/B) GREEK TRAGEDY
Greek Tragedy sets ancient tragedy into its original theatrical, political and ritual context and applies modern critical approaches to understanding why tragedy continues to interest modern audiences. An engaging introduction to Greek tragedy, its history, and its reception in the contemporary world with suggested readings for further study. Examines tragedy's relationship to democracy, religion, and myth. Explores contemporary approaches to scholarship, including structuralist, psychoanalytic, and feminist theory. Provides a thorough exa...
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(P/B) TROUBLE WITH STRANGERS
In this major new book, Terry Eagleton, one of the world's greatest cultural theorists, writes with wit, eloquence and clarity on the question of ethics. Providing rare insights into tragedy, politics, literature, morality and religion, Eagleton examines key ethical theories through the framework of Jacques Lacan's categories of the Imaginary, the Symbolic and the Real, measuring them against the 'richer' ethical resources of socialism and the Judaeo-Christian tradition. - A major new book from Terry Eagleton, one of the world's greatest ...
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(P/B) HOW TO READ A POEM
Lucid, entertaining and full of insight, How To Read A Poem is designed to banish the intimidation that too often attends the subject of poetry, and in doing so to bring it into the personal possession of the students and the general reader. Offers a detailed examination of poetic form and its relation to content. Takes a wide range of poems from the Renaissance to the present day and submits them to brilliantly illuminating closes analysis. Discusses the work of major poets, including John Milton, Alexander Pope, John Keats, Christina Ros...
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(P/B) IRELAND 1798-1998
Receiving widespread critical acclaim when first published, Ireland 1798-1998 has been revised to include coverage ofthe most recent developments. Jackson s stylish and impartialinterpretation continues to provide the most up-to-date andimportant survey of 200 years of Irish history. A new edition of this highly acclaimed history of Ireland,reflecting both the very latest political developments and growthof scholarship Jackson provides a balanced and authoritative account of thecomplex political history of modern Ireland Draws on original ...
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(P/B) A HISTORY OF ANCIENT EGYPT
Explore the entire history of the ancient Egyptian state from 3000 B.C. to 400 A.D. with this authoritative volume The newly revised Second Edition of A History of Ancient Egypt delivers an up-to-date survey of ancient Egypt's history from its origins to the Roman Empire's banning of hieroglyphics in the fourth century A.D. The book covers developments in all aspects of Egypt's history and their historical sources, considering the social and economic life and the rich culture of ancient Egypt. Freshly updated to take into account recent di...
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(P/B) PHILOSOPHY OF MATHEMATICS
"Philosophy of Mathematics: An Introduction" provides a critical analysis of the major philosophical issues and viewpoints in the concepts and methods of mathematics - from antiquity to the modern era. This work: offers beginning readers a critical appraisal of philosophical viewpoints throughout history; gives a separate chapter to predicativism, which is often (but wrongly) treated as if it were a part of logicism; and, provides readers with a non-partisan discussion until the final chapter, which gives the author's personal opinion on w...
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(P/B) GLOBAL MOVEMENTS
Over the past decade we have witnessed the extraordinary rise of new global movements that throw into question the way we think about culture, power and action in a globalizing world. Examines three of the most significant global social movements of the last decade: anti-globalization, new Islamic movements, and the Falun Gong in China. Explores key dimensions of these movements, the tensions they confront, and the crises that created them. Demonstrates how these global movements require a rethinking of the very idea of social movements. (...
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(P/B) HELLENISTIC CIVILIZATION
Spanning the period from Alexander the Great's accession to the throne in 336 BC to the defeat by Octavian of Antony and Cleopatra in 31 BC, this volume provides a vivid account of the innovative civilization of the Hellenistic world. (from the publisher)...
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(P/B) THE HELLENISTIC PERIOD
This book presents in translation 175 of the most revealing documents that have survived on stone and papyrus from the Hellenistic period. - Presents over 150 sources in translation. - Captures the political, social, economic and religious dynamism of the Hellenistic kingdoms and cities. - Covers the entire Hellenistic world, with extensive coverage of the Ptolemaic kingdom. (From the publisher)...
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(P/B) A DESCARTES DICTIONARY

(P/B) AN INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLINGUISTICS
The new eighth edition of An Introduction to Sociolinguistics brings this valuable, bestselling textbook up to date with the latest in sociolinguistic research and pedagogy, providing a broad overview of the study of language in social context with accessible coverage of major concepts, theories, methods, issues, and debates within the field. This leading text helps students develop a critical perspective on language in society as they explore the complex connections between societal norms and language use. The eighth edition contains new ...
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(P/B) A COMPANION TO THE HISTORY OF THE BOOK
From the early Sumerian clay tablet through to the emergence of the electronic text, this Companion provides a continuous and coherent account of the history of the book. Makes use of illustrative examples and case studies of well-known texts Written by a group of expert contributors Covers topical debates, such as the nature of censorship and the future of the book..(From the publisher)...
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(P/B) CLINICAL LEADERSHIP IN NURSING AND HEALTHCARE
Clinical leadership, along with values-based care and compassion, are critical in supporting the development of high quality healthcare service and delivery. Clinical Leadership in Nursing and Healthcare: Values into Action offers a range of tools and topics that support and foster clinically focused nurses and other healthcare professionals to develop their leadership potential. The new edition has been updated in light of recent key changes in health service approaches to care and values. Divided into three parts, it offers information...
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(P/B) THE BLACKWELL COMPANION TO CONSCIOUSNESS
Updated and revised, the highly-anticipated second edition of The Blackwell Companion to Consciousness offers a collection of readings that together represent the most thorough and comprehensive survey of the nature of consciousness available today. Features updates to scientific chapters reflecting the latest research in the field Includes 18 new theoretical, empirical, and methodological chapters covering integrated information theory, renewed interest in panpsychism, and more Covers a wide array of topics that include the origins and ex...
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(P/B) THE ANCIENT NEAR EAST
This book presents new translations of Mesopotamian and ancient Near Eastern historiographic texts, providing the reader with the primary sources for the history of the ancient Near East. - A primary source book presenting new translations of Mesopotamian and ancient Near Eastern historiographic texts, and other related materials. - Helps readers to understand the historical context of the Near East. - Covers the period from the earliest historical and literary texts (c.2700 B.C.) to the latest Hellenistic historians who comment on ancie...
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(P/B) ENVIRONMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY
The updated edition of the essential guide to environmental psychology Thoroughly revised and updated, the second edition, Environmental Psychology: An Introduction offers an overview of the interplay between humans and their environments. The text examines the influence of the environment on human experiences, behaviour and well-being and explores the factors influencing environmental behaviour, and ways to encourage pro-environmental behaviour. The revised edition is a state-of-the art review of relevant theories and research on each of ...
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