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Chains and Anchors is about the chains that bind the past to the present. It encompasses themes around roots and identity and immigration and exploitation set within a contemporary mystery. Single-handed sailor, Daisy, is used to looking after herself, but now, for the first time in her life, she's frightened and lonely. Her close friend, Floyd, has been killed whilst investigating suspicious activities at the marina where Daisy berths her yacht, Lady Louella. Searching for clues to Floyd's murder, Daisy stumbles on the human face of a trafficking racket and learns what life is like for an...

This thought-provoking volume explores women's responses to medical issues and technologies, from infertility in East Africa to prenatal screening in America. It also addresses wider themes, including the emergence of the breast cancer movement, and reactions to environmental hazards. In a series of accessible case studies, the contributors show that women react pragmatically to medical technology, with responses ranging from acceptance to resistance to indifference. This book will be a key text in medical anthropology and women's studies.

This thought-provoking volume explores women's responses to medical issues and technologies, from infertility in East Africa to prenatal screening in America. It also addresses wider themes, including the emergence of the breast cancer movement, and reactions to environmental hazards. In a series of accessible case studies, the contributors show that women react pragmatically to medical technology, with responses ranging from acceptance to resistance to indifference. This book will be a key text in medical anthropology and women's studies.

This cutting edge text provides insight into the meaning and interpretation of Machiavelli, and highlights the particular relevance to today s manager of his works for management, marketing and political thought. It addresses a number of common themes relating to his influences and arguments, and includes topics such as:

* modern management
* governance and ethics
* post-modernism
* marketing
* political communication and spin doctoring
* rhetoric and dichotomy of Machiavelli.
It brings together an outstanding and diverse range of contributors including leading...