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A movie that swept the 1934 Academy Awards and captivated Depression-era America, It Happened One Night challenged the ways Americans imagined marriag…

The Philosophy of Design is an introduction to the fundamental philosophical issues raised by the contemporary practice of design. The first book to s…

We live in a world which no longer questions itself, which lives from one day to another managing successive crises and struggling to brace itself for…

Strategy is not a modern invention. It is an essential and enduring feature of human history that is here to stay. In this original essay, Colin S. Gr…

Written by one of the world’s leading neuroscientists, Making Up the Mind is the first accessible account of experimental studies showing how the brai…

What’s the point of living after your world has been destroyed? This is one of many questions raised by the Sci-Fi Channel’s critically acclaimed seri…

Understanding Plato’s Republic is an accessible introduction to the concepts of justice that inform Plato’s Republic, elucidating the ancient philosop…

Politics was once a term with an array of broadly positive connotations, associated with public scrutiny, deliberation and accountability. Yet today i…

In this book, Bruno Latour pursues his ethnographic inquiries into the different value systems of modern societies. After science, technology, religio…

Adolescents undergo rapid physical, psychological and social developmental changes that result in management challenges, communication issues, pattern…

This innovative approach to freedom starts from an account of what we mean by describing someone, in a psychological vein, as a free subject. Pettit d…

Have humans been sharing the planet with other intelligent life for millions of years without realizing it? In Defense of Dolphins combines accessible…

The authoritative reference on High Content Screening (HCS) in biological and pharmaceutical research, this guide covers: the basics of HCS: examples …

The lack of practical information available to the families of vulnerable individuals – and sometimes a similar lack of resources for the professional…

Why do people lie? Do gender and personality differences affect how people lie? How can lies be detected? Detecting Lies and Deceit provides the most …

The writings of the Frankfurt school, in particular of Horkheimer, Adorno, Marcuse, and Jurgen Habermas, caught the imagination of the radical movemen…

This volume makes Adorno's lectures on the problems of moral philosophy available for the first time to English-speaking readers. It is one of several…

How should one understand the nature and possibilities of political radicalism today? The political radical is normally thought of as someone who stan…

Learn how to incorporate adult play therapy into your practice with this easy-to-use guide In the Western world there has been a widening belief that …

Written for students and all with a general interest in breeding horses, this book sets out to provide a basic understanding with sufficient practical…

Dworkin and His Critics provides an in-depth, analytical discussion of Ronald Dworkin's ethical, legal and political philosophical writings, and it in…

This new textbook is a lively and highly accessible introduction to philosophy. From the fundamental issues of philosophical thought to the latest the…

Sovereign nation states, which were formed in the context of major war, have been deeply exclusionary in their dealings with minority cultures and ali…

A diagnosis of schizophrenia can be devastating. It is therefore crucial that those diagnosed are provided with complete, accurate information that ex…

Recruitment and selection can be a stressful and traumatic process for both people and organizations. But how does it feel to actually be involved? Gi…

If you think Saddam and Satan make a kinky couple, wait till you get a load of South Park and Philosophy. Get your Big Wheels ready, because we’re goi…

Through a series of writings from international scholars, Gramsci and Educational Thought pays tribute to the educational influence of Antonio Gramsci…

No matter what your political persuasion, The One-Hour Activist is your guide to influencing lawmakers, candidates, and reporters. The One-Hour Activi…

The clinical experience of cognitive therapies is adding to the understanding of emotional disorders. Based on clinical experience and evidence, this …

In recent years philosophy has become increasingly popular as an alternative source of inspiration in helping people to lead a good life. Ancient Gree…

The Blackwell Guide to Aesthetics is the most authoritative survey of the central issues in contemporary aesthetics available. The volume features eig…

Two countervailing trends mark the intellectual tenor of our age – the spread of naturalistic worldviews and religious orthodoxies. Advances in biogen…

Citizenship is not a spectator sport; it is all about engagement. From Slavery to Citizenship is part of a bigger picture – a development process whic…

A practical guide to effective treatment planning Expert advice includes case examples, callout boxes, and «Test Yourself» questions Conveniently form…

Individuals with renal disease require continuing support and care throughout their lives from renal nurses and other members of the inter-professiona…

The Art of Theater argues for the recognition of theatrical performance as an art form independent of dramatic writing. Identifies the elements that m…

The current trend in health care is to view health problems through a broader lens that encompasses both the psychological and social influences on il…

Wars often spring out of nowhere with little warning. One need only look at the recent troubles at the Lebanon-Israeli border for evidence of this cla…

All the forms, handouts, and records mental health professionals need to meet documentation requirements The paperwork required when providing mental …

There have been major advances in practice nursing in recent years, and a rapid expansion in the role of the practice nurse. The Practice Nurse Handbo…

Through a series of essays, Art and Ethical Criticism explores the complex relationship between the arts and morality. Reflects the importance of a mo…

'My dears: this is but a brief note to welcome you to the new world, where you are now no longer all too far away from us. ‘ So begins Adorno’s letter…

This concise and timely book, written by one of the world's leading authorities on China, argues that the country is at a crossroads in its developmen…

Evidence-Based Clinical Supervision critiques and summarises the best available psychological evidence relating to clinical supervision, clarifying th…

Pressure Area Care is an essential skill for nurses in every area of clinical practice. This beginner's guide assumes no prior knowledge and explores …