Exploring recent developments in Berlin's rediscovery of its identity, this city guide places all descriptions of historical sites in their political context, and offers a full account of the city's restored eastern city centre.
This Rough Guide has been expanded by more than 100 pages to provide readers with an insider's view of Amsterdam, including everything from cafes to museums, while not forgetting the country's beautiful scenery in places such as Arnhem and the duney islands of northern Holland. 45 maps & plans.
This guide is a practical handbook to one of Europe's most surprising and diverse groupings of countries. Features include: an insider's perspective on the sights and nightlife of the major cities of Amsterdam and Brussels, Antwerp and Luxembourg, to the hottest downtown Antwerp clubs and cafes.
This book explores the relationship between fictional television and American world politics in the period from 9/11 through to the presidency of Donald J. Trump. This period comprises a second golden age for fictional TV. The book therefore explores some of the best TV of all time across two decades of heightened political controversy. -- .
Provides information for travelers to the Netherlands on lodging, restaurants, sights, transportation, nightlife, outdoor activities, history, and culture.
In this compelling, powerful book, highly respected writer and commentator Jack Holland sets out to answer a daunting question: how do you explain the oppression and brutalization of half the world's population by the other half, throughout history? The result takes the reader on an eye-opening journey through centuries, continents and civilizations as it looks at both historical and contemporary attitudes to women. Encompassing the Church, witch hunts, sexual theory, Nazism and pro-life campaigners, we arrive at today's developing world, where women are increasingly and disproportionately at risk because of radicalised religious belief, famine, war and disease. Well-informed and researched, highly readable and thought-provoking, this is no outmoded feminist polemic: it's a refreshingly straightforward investigation into an ancient, pervasive and enduring injustice. It deals with the fundamentals of human existence -- sex, love, violence -- that have shaped the lives of humans throughout history. The answer? It's time to recognize that the treatment of women amounts to nothing less than an abuse of human rights on an unthinkable scale. A Brief History of Misogyny is an important and timely book that will make a long-lasting contribution to the efforts to improve those rights throughout the world.
The Rough Guides feature some of the best writing of all the travel series, with extensive essays on history, arts, and culture included in each guidebook. These hip, lively guides also offer great coverage of nightlife and recreation but never neglect the all-important basics -- hotels, transportation, shopping, and more. The Rough Guides series covers the major destinations, as well as the less traveled spots, and are favorites among backpackers who appreciate the inclusion of budget options among the hotel and restaurant listings. The Rough Guides are reliable and accurate, and so well-written that they can provide hours of enjoyable reading -- even if you aren't planning a trip.
The Rough Guide to New York City covers all sights and attractions and has color photos throughout to illustrate the city's great buildings, iconic landmarks, and distinctive neighborhoods. Up-to-date listings, detailed maps, and extensive practical information ensure you make the most of your time in the city. The introduction to The Rough Guide to New York City gives an overview of the city and a select list of things not to miss-the best museums, festivals, night-time activities, and much more. The guide then goes from neighborhood to neighborhood, covering everything from the historic Financial District and landmark architecture of Midtown to Central Park, Prospect Park, and the furthest reaches of the Bronx. With essentials on how to get around, a list of recommended New York books and films, plus lots of lists on everything from the finest views to the most popular food trucks, you'll be sure to find the best the city has to offer with The Rough Guide to New York City.
Through a comparative analysis, this book explores the foreign policy discourses surrounding the 'War on Terror,' delving into the dynamics that shape these policies. It highlights the varying perspectives and strategies adopted by different nations, offering insights into the complexities of international relations during this critical period. By examining the rhetoric and actions of key players, it sheds light on the broader implications for global security and diplomacy.
