Tracey Sowerby's Books

Renaissance and Reform in Tudor England

The Careers of Sir Richard Morison c.1513-1556

By: Tracey A. Sowerby

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Renaissance and Reform in Tudor England

The Careers of Sir Richard Morison c.1513-1556

By: Tracey A. Sowerby

Sir Richard Morison (c.1513-1556) is best known as Henry VIII's most prolific propagandist. Yet he was also an accomplished scholar, politician, theologian and diplomat who was linked to the leading political and religious figures of his day. Despite his prominence, Morison has never received a full historical treatment. Based on extensive archival research, Renaissance and Reform in Tudor England provides a well-rounded picture of Morison that contributes significantly to the broader questions of intellectual, cultural, religious, and political history. Tracey Sowerby contextualizes Morison within each of his careers: he is considered as a propagandist, politician, reformer, diplomat and Marian exile. Morison emerges as a more influential and original figure than previously thought.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

312

Publisher

OUP Oxford

Published Date

ISBN 10

0191574600

ISBN 13

9780191574603

Museums in China

Power, Politics and Identities

By: Tracey Lie Dan Lu

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Museums in China

Power, Politics and Identities

By: Tracey Lie Dan Lu

From the earliest museums established by Western missionaries in order to implement religious and political power, to the role they have played in the formation of the modern Chinese state, the origin and development of museums in mainland China differ significantly from those in the West. The occurrence of museums in mainland China in the late nineteenth century was primarily a result of internal and external conflicts, Westernization and colonialism, and as such they were never established solely for enjoyment and leisure. Using a historical and anthropological framework, this book provides a holistic and critical review on the establishment and development of museums in mainland China from 1840 to the present day, and shows how museums in China have been used by a wide range of social, political, and state actors for a number of economic, religious, political and ideological purposes. Indeed, Tracey L-D Lu examines the key role played by museums in reinforcing social segmentation, influencing the economy, protecting cultural heritage and the construction and enhancement of ethnic identities and nationalism, and how they have throughout their history helped the powerful to govern the less powerful or the powerless. More broadly, this book provides important comparative insights on museology and heritage management, and questions who the key stakeholders are, how museums reflect broader social and cultural changes, and the relationship between museum and heritage management. Drawing on extensive archival research and anthropological fieldwork, as well as the author’s experience working as a museum curator in mainland China in the late 1980s, Museums in China such will be of great interest to students and scholars working across museology, heritage studies, tourism studies Chinese culture and Chinese history.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

255

Publisher

Routledge

Published Date

ISBN 10

1134081626

ISBN 13

9781134081622

Guerrilla Gardening

A Manualfesto

By: David Tracey

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Guerrilla Gardening

A Manualfesto

By: David Tracey

The term “guerrilla” may bring to mind a small band of armed soldiers, moving in the dead of night on a stealth mission. In the case of guerrilla gardening, the soldiers are planters, the weapons are shovels, and the mission is to transform an abandoned lot into a thing of beauty. Once an environmentalist’s nonviolent direct action for inner-city renewal, this movement is spreading to all types of people in cities around the world. These modern-day Johnny Appleseeds perform random acts of gardening, often without permission. Typical targets are vacant lots, railway land, underused public squares, and back alleys. The concept is simple, whimsical, and has the cheeky appeal of being a not-quite-legal call to action. Dig in some soil, plant a few seeds, or mend a sagging fence—one good deed inspiring another, with win-win benefits all around. Guerrilla Gardening outlines the power-to-the-people campaign for greening our cities. Tips for effective involvement include: • Finding plants and seeds cheap (or free) • Handling city officials • Getting the dirt on soil • Planting to bring back the birds • Knowing when to ask first Social activists, city dwellers, and longtime gardeners will delight in this fast-paced and funny call to arms. David Tracey is a journalist and environmental designer who operates EcoUrbanist in Vancouver. He is executive director of Tree City Canada, a nonprofit ecological engagement group.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

240

Publisher

New Society Publishers

Published Date

ISBN 10

1550923897

ISBN 13

9781550923896

Renaissance and Reform in Tudor England

The Careers of Sir Richard Morison C.1513-1556

By: Tracey A. Sowerby,Tracey Sowerby

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Renaissance and Reform in Tudor England

The Careers of Sir Richard Morison C.1513-1556

By: Tracey A. Sowerby,Tracey Sowerby

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

312

Publisher

Oxford University Press

Published Date

ISBN 10

019958463X

ISBN 13

9780199584635

Book's by Tracey Sowerby

Renaissance and Reform in Tudor England

Renaissance and Reform in Tudor England

Museums in China

Museums in China

Guerrilla Gardening

Guerrilla Gardening

Renaissance and Reform in Tudor England

Renaissance and Reform in Tudor England

Username

Password

Username

Password

Password again

Birthday

Email