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100 Irish Rugby Greats

By: John Scally

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Bursting with humour and full of amusing anecdotes, 100 Irish Rugby Greats is a unique celebration of the most significant stars of the sport from the 1930s to the present day. A veritable who’s who of Irish rugby, it takes in all of the true greats, including Jack Kyle, Tony O’Reilly, Mike Gibson, Willie John McBride, Moss Keane, Keith Wood, Brian O’Driscoll and Paul O’Connell. Many of the in-depth and revealing profiles are based on interviews with the legends themselves, as well as with those who have lined up against them. The result offers remarkable insights into the myriad controversies, epic matches, thrilling contests and pivotal events on and off the field in which each player has been involved. Written with an insider’s knowledge, 100 Irish Rugby Greats will prove to be a thrilling read for all fans of the sport.

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1780571429

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Conquest and Land in Ireland

The Transplantation to Connacht, 1649-1680

By: John Cunningham

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Conquest and Land in Ireland

The Transplantation to Connacht, 1649-1680

By: John Cunningham

Mid-seventeenth century Ireland experienced a revolution in landholding. Coming in the aftermath of the devastating Cromwellian conquest, this seismic shift in the social and ethnic distribution of land and power from Irish Catholic to English Protestant hands was to play a major role in shaping the history of the country."--Back cover.

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086193315X

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Legends of Irish Rugby

Forty Golden Greats

By: John Scally

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Legends of Irish Rugby

Forty Golden Greats

By: John Scally

Based on exclusive interviews with 40 celebrated players, past and present, Legends of Irish Rugby is a veritable who's who of the sport. Immortals such as Jack Kyle, Willie John McBride, Tony Ward, Brian O'Driscoll, Gordon D'Arcy and Paul O'Connell bare their souls to reveal themselves as men of vision, passion and dedication - men who, through their glories, disappointments and dramatic deeds, have inspired others to realise their dreams. In this engrossing and entertaining account of the bittersweet history of Irish rugby, these powerful personalities offer startling insights into some of the sport's most controversial moments - from the assault on Ronan O'Gara during the 2001 Lions tour to Gary Ella's tenure as Leinster coach. They also express their opinions on the most important issues facing the game today - from Brian O'Driscoll's hair to the role of the coach and the future of the sport itself. Their take on the times is often as comical as it is insightful. Compelling, informative and humorous, Legends of Irish Rugby is by far the most revealing volume yet on one of the country's favourite sports.

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1780574630

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Castlereagh

A Life

By: John Bew

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Castlereagh

A Life

By: John Bew

First published in Great Britain in 2011 by Quercus as Castlereagh: Enlightenment, war and tyranny"--T.p. verso.

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Oxford University Press, USA

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0199931593

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Chase City

By: John Caknipe Jr.

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Chase City

By: John Caknipe Jr.

The rich and vibrant history of Chase City, originally called Raines Tavern, dates back to the mid-1700s. With its mineral springs and fertile farm and timberlands, Chase City, named for former Supreme Court justice Salmon P. Chase, has been a tourist destination since 1733 when surveyor William Byrd II dubbed the area the Land of Eden. Depicted in this volume are the prosperous days of Thoroughbred racehorses and plantations in the 1850s to Reconstruction from 1866 to 1877. The rise, fall, and rebound of the town are traced through vintage photographs, as is the citys current status as the center for commerce and culture, and as a leader in Southsides tobacco market.

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Arcadia Publishing

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Introduction to Political Theory

By: John Hoffman,Paul Graham

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Introduction to Political Theory

By: John Hoffman,Paul Graham

Introduction to Political Theory is a text for the 21st century. It shows students why an understanding of theory is crucial to an understanding of issues and events in a rapidly shifting global political landscape. Bringing together classic and contemporary political concepts and ideologies into one book, this new text introduces the major approaches to political issues that have shaped the modern world, and the ideas that form the currency of political debate. Introduction to Political Theory relates political ideas to political realities through effective use of examples and case studies making theory lively, contentious and relevant. This updated third edition comes with significant revisions which reflect the latest questions facing political theory, such as the French burqa controversy, ethnic nationalism and the value of research from sociobiology. Accompanying these debates is a wealth of new and thought-provoking case studies for discussion, including (consensual) sadomasochism, affirmative action and same-sex marriage. A new chapter on difference has also been added to complement those on feminism and multiculturalism. The revised glossary, revamped website for further reading and new streamlined layout make Introduction to Political Theory third edition the perfect accompaniment to undergraduate study.

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Simpson's Forensic Medicine

Irish Version

By: Jason Payne-James,Cliona McGovern,Richard Jones,Steven Karch,John Manlove

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Simpson's Forensic Medicine

Irish Version

By: Jason Payne-James,Cliona McGovern,Richard Jones,Steven Karch,John Manlove

For nearly 70 years, Simpson's Forensic Medicine has been a world-renowned introductory textbook for students in the field of forensic medicine. This first regionalised edition, fully adapted for an Irish audience by Dr Cliona McGovern, presents all that the generalist or student needs to know about the interface between medicine and the law, inclu

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101 Great Irish Rugby Moments

By: John Scally

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101 Great Irish Rugby Moments

By: John Scally

Here are Irish Rugby's most legendary, celebratory and brilliant moments from the 1940s to today. 101 Great Irish Rugby Moments is a unique celebration of the sport's most significant moments. Featuring: Munster's historic win over the All Blacks Ulster's victory in the European Cup Connacht winning the Pro 12 Leinster's unique European double The national women's team winning the Grand Slam Ireland's double defeat of the All Blacks . . . These epic moments are based on exclusive interviews with Mick Galwey, Ciaran Fitzgerald, David Humphreys, Brian O'Driscoll, Ronan O'Gara and many others from the great and good of Irish Rugby. Enjoy a host of brilliant anecdotes and remarkable insights into the controversies, epic matches, thrilling contests and pivotal events on and off the field which shaped these 101 GREAT IRISH RUGBY MOMENTS. 'The legendary Mike Gibson, once eloquently wrote that "rugby is like love, it is a game of touch and of feel and of instinct". I have no doubt that John Scally has written this book with those same qualities of love, touch, feel and instinct. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.' OLLIE CAMPBELL

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The Construction of Truth in Contemporary Media Narratives about Risk

By: John Gaffey

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The Construction of Truth in Contemporary Media Narratives about Risk

By: John Gaffey

The Construction of Truth in Contemporary Media Narratives about Risk provides a theoretical framework for how, in a post-truth era, media audiences are able to understand and navigate everyday risk. The book examines media risk narratives and explores forms of truth, experiential knowledge, and authority. Using the concept of parrhesia to show how we invest trust in various types of knowledge in a changing media environment, the book demonstrates how we choose between expert and non-expert information when navigating a seemingly risky world. It considers how news media formats have previously engaged audiences through risk narratives and examines how experiential knowledge has come to hold a valuable place for individuals navigating what we are often told is an increasingly risky and uncertain world. The book also examines the increasingly precarious position of expert knowledge and examines how contemporary truth-games play out between experts and non-experts, and considers how this extends into the world of online and social media. This book will be of interest to those researching or teaching in the areas of criminology, sociology, media and cultural studies, and of interest to readers in professional areas such as journalism and politics.

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Simpson's Forensic Medicine, 13th Edition

Irish Version

By: Jason Payne-James,Cliona McGovern,Richard Jones,Steven Karch,John Manlove

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Simpson's Forensic Medicine, 13th Edition

Irish Version

By: Jason Payne-James,Cliona McGovern,Richard Jones,Steven Karch,John Manlove

For nearly 70 years, Simpson’s Forensic Medicine has been a world-renowned introductory textbook for students in the field of forensic medicine. This first regionalised edition, fully adapted for an Irish audience by Dr Cliona McGovern, presents all that the generalist or student needs to know about the interface between medicine and the law, including forensic toxicology, forensic science, forensic odontology, forensic anthropology and both the legal obligations and ethical responsibilities of those involved in the forensic setting. ■ Presents clear, concise text, illustrated with colour photographs of the highest quality to help you find key information at a glance ■ Concentrates on key principles relevant to your legal system ■ Includes the input of new authors who bring you a fresh, modern perspective ■ Provides expanded coverage of forensic toxicology and forensic science along with many important subspecialties of forensic medicine Simpson’s has a long and respected history. Read by many of today's leading forensic practitioners at the start of the careers, it remains the most indispensable guide to the practice of forensic medicine worldwide.

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The Advertising Age Encyclopedia of Advertising

By: John McDonough,Karen Egolf

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The Advertising Age Encyclopedia of Advertising

By: John McDonough,Karen Egolf

For a full list of entries and contributors, a generous selection of sample entries, and more, visit the The "Advertising Age" Encyclopedia of Advertising website. Featuring nearly 600 extensively illustrated entries, The Advertising Age Encyclopedia of Advertising provides detailed historic surveys of the world's leading agencies and major advertisers, as well as brand and market histories; it also profiles the influential men and women in advertising, overviews advertising in the major countries of the world, covers important issues affecting the field, and discusses the key aspects of methodology, practice, strategy, and theory. Also includes a color insert.

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The Enterprising Life of Dr Henry Backhaus

By: Malachy John Nolan

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The Enterprising Life of Dr Henry Backhaus

By: Malachy John Nolan

The life of Rev Dr Henry Backhaus (1812-1882) Pioneer Priest in Bendigo"--Provided by publisher.

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0646494937

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The History of Ireland

By: John Mitchel

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The History of Ireland

By: John Mitchel

Reprint of the original, first published in 1869.

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What's the Economy For, Anyway?

Why It's Time to Stop Chasing Growth and Start Pursuing Happiness

By: John de Graaf,David K. Batker

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What's the Economy For, Anyway?

Why It's Time to Stop Chasing Growth and Start Pursuing Happiness

By: John de Graaf,David K. Batker

An irreverent and provocative analysis of the economy, based on the popular film by the same name, considers 13 core issues rooted in such American ideals as teamwork, pragmatism and equality to argue that we must work in tandem with markets and an active government to make the economy work for people. 30,000 first printing. Movie tie-in.

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Bloomsbury Publishing USA

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1608195104

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The Pigeon Tunnel

Stories from My Life

By: John le Carré

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The Pigeon Tunnel

Stories from My Life

By: John le Carré

DON’T MISS THE PIGEON TUNNEL DOCUMENTARY—IN SELECT THEATERS AND STREAMING ON AppleTV+ OCTOBER 20TH! The New York Times bestselling memoir from John le Carré, the legendary author of A Legacy of Spies. “Recounted with the storytelling élan of a master raconteur—by turns dramatic and funny, charming, tart and melancholy.” –Michiko Kakutani, The New York Times From his years serving in British Intelligence during the Cold War, to a career as a writer that took him from war-torn Cambodia to Beirut on the cusp of the 1982 Israeli invasion to Russia before and after the collapse of the Berlin Wall, le Carré has always written from the heart of modern times. In this, his first memoir, le Carré is as funny as he is incisive, reading into the events he witnesses the same moral ambiguity with which he imbues his novels. Whether he's writing about the parrot at a Beirut hotel that could perfectly mimic machine gun fire or the opening bars of Beethoven’s Fifth; visiting Rwanda’s museums of the unburied dead in the aftermath of the genocide; celebrating New Year’s Eve 1982 with Yasser Arafat and his high command; interviewing a German woman terrorist in her desert prison in the Negev; listening to the wisdoms of the great physicist, dissident, and Nobel Prize winner Andrei Sakharov; meeting with two former heads of the KGB; watching Alec Guinness prepare for his role as George Smiley in the legendary BBC TV adaptations of Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy and Smiley’s People; or describing the female aid worker who inspired the main character in The Constant Gardener, le Carré endows each happening with vividness and humor, now making us laugh out loud, now inviting us to think anew about events and people we believed we understood. Best of all, le Carré gives us a glimpse of a writer’s journey over more than six decades, and his own hunt for the human spark that has given so much life and heart to his fictional characters.

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Uprising

How Scott Walker Betrayed Wisconsin and Inspired a New Politics of Protest

By: John Nichols

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Uprising

How Scott Walker Betrayed Wisconsin and Inspired a New Politics of Protest

By: John Nichols

On February 11, 2011, Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker announced he would strip collective bargaining rights from public employees and teachers. In response, people rose up in mass protest, and Wisconsin became a reference point for a renewal of labor militancy and radical politics. These protests elicited extensive national media coverage, and drew more attention from the general public than any American labor struggle in decades. John Nichols's Uprising traces the roots of this struggle -- which has faced legislative disappointments, legal challenges, and dramatic electoral twists and turns -- and in the process reveals how Scott Walker rose to national prominence and went on to become a frontrunner in the Republican race for the nomination in 2016. At a time when public services are under assault from corporate privatizers and billionaire political donors, the public repudiation of Walker's efforts (and the shadowy interests like the Koch Brothers behind them) has translated into a broader challenge to corporate America, Wall Street, the far Right, and its media echo chamber.

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The British Critic

Vol. XXV

By: James Shergold Boone,John Henry Newman

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The British Critic

Vol. XXV

By: James Shergold Boone,John Henry Newman

Reprint of the original, first published in 1805.

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Bitter Nemesis

The Intimate History of Strychnine

By: John Buckingham

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Bitter Nemesis

The Intimate History of Strychnine

By: John Buckingham

Encouraged by the medicinal success of quinine, early 19th century scientists hoped strychnine, another plant alkaloid with remarkable properties, might also become a new weapon against disease. Physicians tried for over a century, despite growing evidence to the contrary, to treat everything from paralysis to constipation with it. But strychnine p

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101 Funny Irish Rugby Moments

By: John Scally

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101 Funny Irish Rugby Moments

By: John Scally

Irish rugby's most hilarious and outrageous moments 101 Funny Irish Rugby Moments is a collection of priceless anecdotes from the field, with interviews from Moss Keane, Mick Galwey, Peter Clohessy and plenty more, plus a foreword by the legendary Tony Ward. From Lansdowne Road to Thomond Park, from Connacht to Ulster and Leeside to the Lions, these are some of the most unexpected tales of Irish rugby legends, like when . . . - BRIAN O'DRISCOLL HOSTED A BOND GIRL - PAUL O'CONNELL MET PRINCE WILLIAM - RORY BEST TURNED INTO SLEEPING BEAUTY - AND JAMES LOWE MADE A STRANGE REQUEST OF THE GARDAÍ This book offers a unique glimpse into the funniest moments that have happened on and off the pitch with some of rugby's greatest characters.

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1785304097

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Sagahawk by the Sea

A Love Story Changes History

By: John F. Bronzo

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Sagahawk by the Sea

A Love Story Changes History

By: John F. Bronzo

WHAT IF YOU COULD CHANGE HISTORY? In this novel, a teenage boy searches through time for just such a chance with the help of the one and only girl he ever loved. In the early 1960s, Sagahawka small village of farms and summer homes by the sea on the east end of Long Islandis a quiet and safe place, where neighbors know and help each other and leave their doors unlocked. Fifteen-year-old Joe Carr lives there on the family farm, while his girlfriend, Mary Hurd, and her family have a vacation home nearby. Over the summer, Joe must write about three headstones in the cemetery. He learns that August Pierce died of pneumonia after saving his great-grandfather from drowning. He also discovers he had a pair of older twin brothers, who died shortly before he was born. As he searches for the reason hes healthy and alive, he soon finds his destiny. Meanwhile, because of the third headstone Joe examines, he and Mary get to know Marys widowed neighbor, Mrs. Harding. Captain Harding was working in his study on Saturday, July 7, 1951, when he went for a swim in the ocean and never returned. Unlocking the study a decade later, Joe and Mary find themselves engaged in a mysterious quest to discover the truth, as they struggle to have their warning be believed in the face of impending doom. A book that will make readers want to read it in one sitting It isnt easy to write a story that will reach so many readers, but John F. Bronzo has done just that in Sagahawk by the Sea. Red City Review Riveting, tender love story, packed with adventure that keeps the reader wanting more. Set in an idyllic town where seaside landscapes converge with green spaces, Sagahawk by the Sea is a great read for book clubs and fiction lovers. Lauras List: Books for Women A well deserved five star award winning novel. Great representation of rural America with tantalizing twists and turns. A must read for all! Major General (Ret.) Anthony R. Kropp, Untied States Army

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Langevin Equation, The: With Applications To Stochastic Problems In Physics, Chemistry And Electrical Engineering (2nd Edition)

By: William T Coffey,Yuri P Kalmykov,John T Waldron

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Langevin Equation, The: With Applications To Stochastic Problems In Physics, Chemistry And Electrical Engineering (2nd Edition)

By: William T Coffey,Yuri P Kalmykov,John T Waldron

This volume is the second edition of the first-ever elementary book on the Langevin equation method for the solution of problems involving the Brownian motion in a potential, with emphasis on modern applications in the natural sciences, electrical engineering and so on. It has been substantially enlarged to cover in a succinct manner a number of new topics, such as anomalous diffusion, continuous time random walks, stochastic resonance etc, which are of major current interest in view of the large number of disparate physical systems exhibiting these phenomena. The book has been written in such a way that all the material should be accessible to an advanced undergraduate or beginning graduate student. It draws together, in a coherent fashion, a variety of results which have hitherto been available only in the form of research papers or scattered review articles.

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Introduction to Political Theory

By: Paul Graham,John Hoffman

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Introduction to Political Theory

By: Paul Graham,John Hoffman

This vibrant and significantly revised new edition is a comprehensive and accessible text for studying political theory in a changing world. Bringing together classic and contemporary political concepts and ideologies into one book, it introduces the major approaches to political issues that have shaped our world, and the ideas that form the currency of political debate. Consistently, it relates political ideas to political realities through effective use of examples and case studies making theory lively, contentious, and relevant. With significant revisions which reflect the latest questions facing political theory in an increasingly international context, key features and updates include: Two brand new chapters on Migration and Freedom of Speech and a significant new section on the radical right; Thought-provoking case studies to bring the theory to life including social media and internet regulation, Brexit and the EU, anti-vaxxer campaigns, surrogacy tourism, and autonomous anarchist zones; A revamped website, including podcasts, to aid study of, and reading around, the subject. Introduction to Political Theory, Fourth Edition is the perfect accompaniment to undergraduate study in political theory, political philosophy, concepts and ideologies, and more broadly to the social sciences and philosophy.

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The History of Ireland, from the Earliest Period to the Year 1245, when the Annals of Boyle, which are Adopted and Embodied as the Running Text Authority, Terminate

Vol. I

By: John D'Alton

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The History of Ireland, from the Earliest Period to the Year 1245, when the Annals of Boyle, which are Adopted and Embodied as the Running Text Authority, Terminate

Vol. I

By: John D'Alton

Reprint of the original, first published in 1845.

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Hugging the Shore

Essays and Criticism

By: John Updike

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Hugging the Shore

Essays and Criticism

By: John Updike

WINNER OF THE NATIONAL BOOK CRITICS CIRCLE AWARD “Writing criticism is to writing fiction and poetry as hugging the shore is to sailing in the open sea,” writes John Updike in his Foreword to this collection of literary considerations. But the sailor doth protest too much: This collection begins somewhere near deep water, with a flotilla of short fiction, humor pieces, and personal essays, and even the least of the reviews here—those that “come about and draw even closer to the land with another nine-point quotation”—are distinguished by a novelist’s style, insight, and accuracy, not just surface sparkle. Indeed, as James Atlas commented, the most substantial critical articles, on Melville, Hawthorne, and Whitman, go out as far as Updike’s fiction: They are “the sort of ambitious scholarly reappraisal not seen in this country since the death of Edmund Wilson.” With Hugging the Shore, Michiko Kakutani wrote, Updike established himself “as a major and enduring critical voice; indeed, as the pre-eminent critic of his generation.”

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An Introduction to Political Theory

By: John Hoffman,Paul Graham

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An Introduction to Political Theory

By: John Hoffman,Paul Graham

This book provides an engaging and intellectually challenging introduction to political ideologies, while at the same time giving an accessible route into the subject for those new to politics. Supported by an outstanding companion website, it has strong claims to be the best undergraduate textbook on ideologies on the market." Dr. Mike Gough, University of East Anglia Introduction to Political Theory is a text for the 21st century. It shows students why an understanding of theory is crucial to an understanding of issues and events in a rapidly shifting global political landscape. Bringing together classic and contemporary political concepts and ideologies into one book, this new text introduces the major approaches to political issues that have shaped the modern world, and the ideas that form the currency of political debate. Introduction to Political Theory relates political ideas to political realities through effective use of examples and cases studies making theory lively, contentious and relevant. This thoroughly revised and updated second edition contains new chapters on global justice and political violence, as well as an expanded treatment of globalisation and the state. A wide range of pedagogical features helps to clarify, extend and apply students’ understanding of the fundamental ideologies and concepts. This is comprised of: · Case studies demonstrate how political ideas, concepts and issues manifest in the real world · ‘Focus' boxes encourage students to appreciate alternative viewpoints · A range of thought provoking photographs challenge students to examine concepts from a different angle · Suggestions for further reading and weblinks are also provided to help students to further their understanding Introduction to Political Theory is accompanied by an innovative website with multiple choice questions, biographies of key figures in political theory, further case studies and an innovative ‘how to read’ feature which helps students get to grips with difficult primary texts.

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