Theme 1 documents the Rise of Athens in the 6th and early 5th centuries BC. Theme 2 considers how Athenians participated in political, social, cultural and military aspects of their city-state. Theme 3 looks at the period of conflict and shifting power while Athens conducted offensive and defensive military actions in the second half of the 5th century BC and the consequent political and social effects within the city-state. It studies key events and their outcomes. This edition has extension work for assessment purposes and revision which will reinforce the lessons taught in the class situation"--Back cover.
This volume has a series of tasks for students. It aims to ensure that the student has completed the work needed in the Roman Religion unit of study for Year 13, Level 3 NCEA Classical Studies AS3.3. The task to be practised is essay writing and the student is encouraged to develop this skill. Examples of essays are given.
This volume has a series of tasks for students. It aims to ensure that the student has completed the work needed in the Socrates unit of study for Year 13, Level 3 NCEA Classical Studies AS3.3. The task to be practised is essay writing and the student is encouraged to develop this skill. Examples of essays are given.
This new book has now been released. The topics covered are shown below. The book is illustrated in full colour throughout using new pictures from the site and the National Archaeological Museum at Naples. The book is in three parts with detailed plans and recent photographs. The photographs were taken by Calum Gilmour in April 2012 during a trip to Italy for this purpose. The book is illustrated in full colour.
This Resource Book aims to highlight the principles involved as the Republic operated, struggled, declined and eventually became the Augustan period and later the Roman Empire. Book 1 - Politics ends with the Augustan Period. Short pieces on individuals give some insight into the competitive nature of Roman politics and politicans and the use and misuse of power. Book 2 will deal with Society and Book 3 will move into the period of the Emperors"--Publisher information.
Visual presentation has been created to assist readers of the Aeneid to make connections with the geographical settings of Aeneas' journey from the Troad in Asia Minor to his final destination in Italy. CD-ROM images include many sites in Sicily and the islands, Carthage, Troy, the Aegean, Cumae, Latium and Rome. A connection is made with the Allied Troop movements in World War II.
Horseracing, thoroughbred breeding and gambling on racing are global industries worth several hundred billion dollars. They are also industries facing serious challenges, from the rise of alternative forms of leisure gambling to concerns about the ethical treatment of animals in all equestrian sports. This book offers a broad-ranging examination of the contemporary horseracing industry, from geographical, economic, social, ethical and environmental perspectives. The book draws on in-depth, mixed-method research into the racing and breeding industries in the US, Australia, the UK, Canada and New Zealand, and includes comparative material on other key racing centres, such as Ireland, Singapore and Hong Kong. It explores the economic structure of the global racing business, including comparisons with other major international sport businesses and other equestrian sports. It examines the social and cultural roots of the sport through its association with, and impact on, rural places, communities and environments from Kentucky to Newmarket – highlighting racing’s particular blend of tradition and scientific and technological innovation. The book also explores the ethical issues at the heart of horseracing, from reproduction to the use of the whip, and the inescapable tension between the horse as an instrumentally valuable commodity and the horse as an intrinsically valuable animal with needs and interests. The Global Horseracing Industry concludes by considering alternative futures for this major international sports business. The book is illuminating reading for anybody with an interest in sport, business, cultural geography, animal studies, or environmental studies.
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