Focusing on masculinity in post-WW2 lesbian-themed paperbacks, this book offers an in-depth analysis of the genre's portrayal of male identity. It challenges prevailing critical views on readership and explores how these novels reflect and contrast with the broader "masculinity crisis" of the time. By examining these often-overlooked texts, the work sheds light on the complexities of gender representation and the cultural context of the era.
An innovative new study on the role of the Cheer and its psychological motivations in combat.
Focusing on Paul McCartney's creative practice, this book applies Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi's systems model of creativity alongside Pierre Bourdieu's research. It explores McCartney as an idiosyncratic agent within social fields and cultural domains, analyzing his collaborations with various artists and the Romantic myth in popular music. This interdisciplinary study appeals to students and scholars in psychology, sociology, and cultural studies, offering fresh insights into the complexities of McCartney's songwriting and production career.
July 7, 2005. Simon Weekes is travelling on the London Underground when his tube carriage is wrecked by a bomb blast. Among the few to have escaped unharmed, Simon becomes an overnight celebrity for his heroics. But he doesn't want the attention - he has too much to lose.
A must-read for new Bahamian police recruits, those interested in the development of the Royal Bahamas Police Force and recommendations for the future.
Derives and justifies moral principles, naturalistically, from evolved human behavioural propensities (reciprocity, cooperation, empathy) and cognitive capacities (rationality, behavioural modification).
Presenting the landmark Pioneers life stories project, this one-of-a-kind book documents how modern social research in the UK was shaped. It combines a fascinating history of the generations who built outstanding and influential social research with a valuable resource for future research and teaching on methods.
"This book presents a systems thinking approach to sustainability by answering questions on the meaning of sustainability in business, ecology, environmental quality, and economic development. Systems approaches to social injustice are developed. The sustainability of governance processes and achieving larger sustainability goals requires integrating the activities of NGOs, businesses, citizen groups, and standard setting and monitoring activities with more conventional actions of governments. The book includes a discussion of how practices in the sciences, education, religion, and the arts are changing in response to the need for improving sustainability. It ends with an exploration of the roles that individuals can play both as consumers and through partnering with others in social and political action"
These workbooks are aimed at upper-intermediate and advanced learners of English (CEFR B1-C2) to promote interactional language awareness and develop active listening skills.
This comprehensive field guide explores the diverse bird species found in Bangladesh, highlighting the country's rich avifauna. It serves as an essential resource for birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts, featuring detailed descriptions, identification tips, and stunning illustrations to enhance the experience of observing these remarkable birds in their natural habitats.