Fully updated to include the new Treaty of Lisbon, this is the best short and accessible introduction to the politics of the European Union, written by one of the world's most well-known authorities in the area. Ideal starting reading for students and the general reader.
Fully updated to include the new Treaty of Lisbon, this is the best short and accessible introduction to the politics of the European Union, written b...
Buddhism: The Basics provides a thorough and accessible introduction to a fascinating religion. Examining the historical development of Buddhism and its presence today, this guide covers:
principal traditions
practices and beliefs
ethical guidelines and philosophy
religious texts
community
With helpful features including a detailed map of the Buddhist world, glossary of terms and tips for further study, this is an ideal...
Buddhism: The Basics provides a thorough and accessible introduction to a fascinating religion. Examining the historical ...
'Television Studies' examines the major theories and debates surrounding the production and reception of television over the years and considers the role and future of this powerful medium.
'Television Studies' examines the major theories and debates surrounding the production and reception of television over the years and considers the r...
If you have a product you’re looking to market, or you’re seeking to learn more about the potential of online marketing, Marketing: The Basics tells you everything you need to know about the techniques marketers use to push their product to the ‘tipping point’. The essentials of e-commerce are explored and explained, along side more traditional marketing approaches in this revised and updated new edition. This book:
Explains the fundamentals of marketing and useful concepts such as the Long Tail
Includes an international range...
If you have a product you’re looking to market, or you’re seeking to learn more about the potential of online marketing, Marketing: The Bas...
An introductory overview of the main themes in criminal law, this book gives essential information about what the law is and defines and discusses different types of criminal offence, from homicide and assault to fraud and conspiracy.
An introductory overview of the main themes in criminal law, this book gives essential information about what the law is and defines and discusses dif...
Common misconceptions about the nature of terrorism and terrorists themselves are dispelled as the authors provide clear and jargon-free answers to the big questions: What does terrorism involve? Who can be classified as a terrorist? What are terrorists trying to achieve? Who are the supporters of terrorism?
Common misconceptions about the nature of terrorism and terrorists themselves are dispelled as the authors provide clear and jargon-free answers to th...
Law: the Basics offers an engaging introduction to one of the most complex areas of modern life. The book introduces both the main components of the legal system - including judges, juries and law-makers - and key areas of law - contract, civil negligence, and criminal law - to provide the uninitiated with an ideal introduction to law. Key questions posed by the second edition include: How are laws made? How do judges decide cases? What is the role of the EU in the legal system and what is its future? How are Human Rights currently protected and why is a change to the law being...
Law: the Basics offers an engaging introduction to one of the most complex areas of modern life. The book introduces both the main components of the l...
Law: the Basics offers an engaging introduction to one of the most complex areas of modern life. The book introduces both the main components of the legal system - including judges, juries and law-makers - and key areas of law - contract, civil negligence, and criminal law - to provide the uninitiated with an ideal introduction to law. Key questions posed by the second edition include: How are laws made? How do judges decide cases? What is the role of the EU in the legal system and what is its future? How are Human Rights currently protected and why is a change to the law being...
Law: the Basics offers an engaging introduction to one of the most complex areas of modern life. The book introduces both the main components of the l...
Consideration of the body as a subject for study has increased in recent years with new technologies, forms of modification, debates about obesity and issues of age being brought into focus by the media. Drawing on contemporary culture, Body Studies: The Basics introduces readers to the key concerns and debates surrounding the study of the sociological body, cutting across disciplines to cover topics which include: Nature vs. Culture: how we 'build' and transform our bodies Conformity and resistance in bodily practice Issues of body image - beauty, diet, exercise and age Sporting bodies and...
Consideration of the body as a subject for study has increased in recent years with new technologies, forms of modification, debates about obesity and...
Consideration of the body as a subject for study has increased in recent years with new technologies, forms of modification, debates about obesity and issues of age being brought into focus by the media. Drawing on contemporary culture, Body Studies: The Basics introduces readers to the key concerns and debates surrounding the study of the sociological body, cutting across disciplines to cover topics which include:
Nature vs. Culture: how we 'build' and transform our bodies
Conformity and resistance in bodily practice
...
Consideration of the body as a subject for study has increased in recent years with new technologies, forms of modification, debates about obesity ...
