In the contemporary fascination with images of crime, violence gets under our skin and keeps us enthralled. The Scene of Violence explores the spectator's encounter with the cinematic scene of violence - rape and revenge, homicide and serial killing, torture and terrorism. Providing a detailed reading of both classical and contemporary films - for example, Kill Bill, Blue Velvet, Reservoir Dogs, The Matrix, Psycho, The Accused, Elephant, Seven, Thelma & Louise, United 93, Zodiac, and No Country for Old Men - Alison Young returns the affective processes of the...
In the contemporary fascination with images of crime, violence gets under our skin and keeps us enthralled. The Scene of Violence explores...
While it is conventional to interpret the practices of law through the institutional sources of the legal tradition, 'Visions of Violence' considers how law and legal practices figure in the cultural field; and, specifically, in film.
While it is conventional to interpret the practices of law through the institutional sources of the legal tradition, 'Visions of Violence' considers h...
This text investigates the practices of street art and graffiti as cultural practices at the borders of legality and illegality. Based upon 15 years of research, it examines the ways in which street art has become as integral part of cities' cultural identities.
This text investigates the practices of street art and graffiti as cultural practices at the borders of legality and illegality. Based upon 15 years o...
Increasing attention is being paid to the needs of cancer patients who present acutely with issues relating to their diagnosis an management, complications of their cancer, complications arising from their treatment, or who require appropriate symptom control or palliative care. Recent years have seen substantial service development to ensure acute oncology is appropriately provided, to improve outcomes and wellbeing of patients. A team of experts in cancer care have completely revised and updated the previous edition of this book to produce a template that can be used by any professional...
Increasing attention is being paid to the needs of cancer patients who present acutely with issues relating to their diagnosis an management, complica...
Public law in the UK and EU has undergone seismic changes over the last forty years: development and membership of the EU, the Human Rights Act, devolution, the fostering of public law expertise within the judiciary, the globalization of public law, and the increased interaction between the academy, judiciary, barristers, public interest groups, and legislatures have transformed the public law landscape. Commentators spend much time at the frontiers of the subject, responding rapidly to new developments and providing guidance to scholars, legislators, and judges for future directions. In...
Public law in the UK and EU has undergone seismic changes over the last forty years: development and membership of the EU, the Human Rights Act, devol...