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This volume is the result of four years work on the study and teaching of multiculturalism and literature - a vicarious counterpart to the 17th-century "Grand Tour". The research team examined how

Broad in sweep and rich in theory and empirical detail, this study gives an account of the growth of the "Asian miracle" and its turbulent position in the global economy of the

The local media - local newspapers and radio, regional and cable television, local news on the internet - represents a diverse sector of the British media landscape. Bringing together media academics and

Examining Aaron Copland's most celebrated music in the context of progressive politics during the 1930's and 1940's, this book argues that such works as "El Salon Mexico", "Billy the Kid", and "Appalachian

This book provides a practical guide to empirical approaches that are ready for incorporation in the contemporary musicologist's toolkit, including perspectives from music theory, computational musicology, thnomusicology, and the psychology and sociology

Examines how youth is being increasingly subjected to racial stereotyping and violence in various realms of popular culture, especially childrens' culture.

The difficulties of interpreting Berlioz are explained in this book. The confusion arising from Berlioz's imaginative orchestration are explored, and a guide to technique is provided for students of conducting.

By focusing specifically on the relationship between performer and audience, this book examines what happens when the audience are in the presence of a dramatic figure who knows they are there. It

This title asks two key questions: what can localities do in the face of heightened capital mobility in order to retain an autonomy that furthers egalitarian social justice? And, how do we

This book contributes to the literature on culture, identity and the politics of schooling. It addresses the challenge and the promise of school and social reform through what the author calls a

This study of Turkmen women and their folk songs looks at religion, ritual and family as seen through the eyes of the women and their songs.

Specialists from Israel, Europe and the US examine the implications of peace for Israel. How would it affect the country's political and economic systems and its national security, and what would peace

This study looks at the challenges of globalization and deregulation, and possible responses to them in a variety of ways.

Comprising seven edited pieces of detailed empirical work drawn from recent research, this title reveals the dynamics behind the movements of poor people in South and South East Asia and Africa.

These essays examine India's relations with key powers including the Russian Federation, China and the USA and with key adversaries in the global arena in the aftermath of the Cold War. 001

In this volume, concepts of democracy, civil society, human rights and dialogue among civilizations in the Mediterranean region are addressed in the context of the new Euro-Mediterranean Partnership.

A collection of essays exploring language, the mass media, education and everyday culture in Europe. Designed to enable readers to place themselves within the context of everyday Europe.

Drawing on material from nearly 100 interviews, Warren has created an assessment of the life and work of Anna Sokolow, the choreographer of American dance, who set her work on more than