In this collection of essays, an international group of renowned scholars attempt to establish the theoretical basis for studying the ancient and medieval history of the Mediterranean Sea and the lands around it. In so doing they range far afield to other Mediterraneans, real and imaginary, as distant as Brazil and Japan. Their work is an essential tool for understanding the Mediterranean, pre-modern and modern alike. It speaks to ancient and medieval historians, to archaeologists, anthropologists and all historians with environmental interests, and not least to classicists.
In this collection of essays, an international group of renowned scholars attempt to establish the theoretical basis for studying the ancient and medi...
Most people have some idea what Greeks and Romans coins looked like, but few know how complex Greek and Roman monetary systems eventually became. The contributors to this volume are numismatists, ancient historians, and economists intent on investigating how these systems worked and how they both did and did not resemble a modern monetary system. Why did people first start using coins? How did Greeks and Romans make payments, large or small? What does money mean in Greek tragedy? Was the Roman Empire an integrated economic system? This volume can serve as an introduction to such questions,...
Most people have some idea what Greeks and Romans coins looked like, but few know how complex Greek and Roman monetary systems eventually became. The ...
The children and grandchildren of South Asian migrants to the UK are living out British identities which go largely unrecognized. This book emphasizes their everyday low-key Britishness, albeit a Britishness with new inflections. It is this sensibility that marks them as Brasians .
The children and grandchildren of South Asian migrants to the UK are living out British identities which go largely unrecognized. This book emphasizes...
* What form of leadership promotes school improvement? * How do schools build leadership capacity? * How do schools sustain improvement in changing times? This book offers a new perspective on the relationship between leadership and school improvement. It emphasises the importance of maximising the leadership capabilities of all those within the organization and offers guidance about the way in which this is achieved. Whilst drawing upon the latest research evidence concerning schools improvement, it is intended to be a practical guide to building leadership capacity and is...
* What form of leadership promotes school improvement? * How do schools build leadership capacity? * How do schools sustain improvement in cha...
Provides a concise introduction to Egypt, including chapters on domestic politics, foreign policy, economy and state formation. This work is useful for those studying Egypt from a social science perspective.
Provides a concise introduction to Egypt, including chapters on domestic politics, foreign policy, economy and state formation. This work is useful fo...
Medicines are the most common form of treatment for those with mental health problems worldwide. Medicines Management in Mental Health Care is the first detailed evidence-based medicines management text for mental health practitioners in the UK.
Medicines Management in Mental Health Care is divided into two parts. Part one provides mental health nurses and other mental health workers with a detailed understanding of the evidence-base for medicines management covering subjects including psychotropic medication and co-morbidity. Part two addresses the practical...
Medicines are the most common form of treatment for those with mental health problems worldwide. Medicines Management in Mental Health Care is ...
Butterworth-Heinemann s CIM Coursebooks have been designed to match the syllabus and learning outcomes of our new qualifications and should be useful aids in helping students understand the complexities of marketing. The discussion and practical application of theories and concepts, with relevant examples and case studies, should help readers make immediate use of their knowledge and skills gained from the qualifications. Professor Keith Fletcher, Director of Education, The Chartered Institute of Marketing Here in Dubai, we have used the Butterworth-Heinemann Coursebooks in...
Butterworth-Heinemann s CIM Coursebooks have been designed to match the syllabus and learning outcomes of our new qualifications and should be useful ...
