723 products in Nonfiction

Presents an analysis of the key issues facing Chinese policy makers in their approach towards Taiwan. This book examines and explains the driving forces behind, the methods and the consequences of China

An authoritative guide to the problems and procedures associated with data collection and analysis in field research.

Wragg and Brown offer activities and discussion points to help teachers build up a repertoire of techniques for various situations and to evaluate the effectiveness of their explanations in the classroom.

Explores the complex interrelationship that exists between the different ethnic, national and religious identities of Islam.

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Over the course of some 500 entries, expert contributors provide a complete and vivid picture of gay and lesbian life in the Western world throughout the ages.

"There can be no doubt that Gregory Claeys..has written by far the best study so far of the thought of Tom Paine...Claeys shows that he was a more significant political theorist than

In this lively and entertaining book, Gordon Marshall demonstrates the valuable qualities of British sociology and its importance for understanding contemporary society. He does so through exposition of ten classic studies of

As the process of globalization intensifies and as we become increasingly conscious of the global dimensions of human existence, the case for developing norms that are global in reach and application also

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The rising tide of threats, from financial cybercrime to asymmetric military conflicts, demands greater sophistication in tools and techniques of law enforcement, commercial and domestic security professionals, and terrorism prevention. Concentrating on

The Wermacht analyzes in detail the tactics of the armies, corps, and divisions of the German Army, and also seeks to answer the most important basic question: why was the German soldier

A history of mining. This revised edition in a way describes the history of civilization and the early development of nations. Where minerals and mining existed, they provided ingredients for weapons, wealth

This study examines this e key relationship in the Persian Gulf over hte last five years. The authors analyze the instability at the heart of the Gulf, identifying the serious implications for

An analysis of Israel's relations with Abdullah before the outbreak of hostilities.

In light of recent scholarship and of altering perceptions of the English past, Michael Mullet reconsiders the events of the crucial years 1678-1688. From the Restoration era through the exclusion crisis, and

In this comprehensive assessment of the sociology of emotions, scholars of international stature argue that emotions hold a crucial key to our understanding of social processes. Covers key areas such as sexuality,

Theatre in Ancient Greek Society examines the function and impact of the theater in the Greek world. Rather than resting on the interpretation of Greek dramatic texts or relying on written sources

Modern Germany: Politics, Society and Culture presents an analysis of the key features of life in modern Germany. It provides an accessible introduction for students of German and European Studies or the

Practical work has been part of science education for just over 100 years and is accepted as an essential and exciting part of understanding this discipline. Although it can be costly and