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| Ancient History: Key Themes and Approaches Ancient History is a sourcebook of writings on ancient history. It offers an invaluable introduction to the most important ideas, theories and controversies, and a thought-provoking survey of the range of views and approaches. .....more»» | 
| America's Trade Follies This book controversially argues that the global political economy is hardening into distinct regional blocs, which threatens American prosperity and dangers US security by dividing the globe along economic and political lines. .....more»» |
| Routledge Philosophy Guidebook to Hegel on History Introduces and assesses Hegel's major work, Lectures on the Philosophy of History. Ideal for anyone approaching Hegel for the first time. .....more»» | 
| A Curriculum for the Pre-School Child This edition has been fully revised to take into account changes in the National Curriculum, the introduction of NVQ's in child care and education and introduction of the parents charter and the much discussed nursery vouchers. .....more»» |
| The Black Culture Industry Cashmore's controversial study argues that black culture has been converted into a commodity, usually in the interests of white owned corporations; that blacks have been permitted success within the entertainment industry only on the condition that they conform to certain stereotypes; and that black entrepreneurs, when they rise to the top of the corporate entertainment ladder, have tended to act precisely as whites have in similar circumstances. .....more»» | 
| Military Intervention in the 1990s By considering the operational factors involved in all types of intervention, and by examining some of the historical precedents for these operations, Richard Connaughton provides a timely interpretation of international affairs. .....more»» |
| Routledge Philosophy GuideBook to Hume on Morality This lucid and clearly-organised introduction to Hume's moral philosophy is of particular value to students looking for a reliable review of Hume's central arguments in his seminal Treatise on Human Nature. .....more»» | 
| Shakespeare: The Basics This clear guide demystifies Shakespeare for the beginning reader. An essential reference resource of ideas and approaches, it is fully illustrated with examples from some of the most frequently studied plays. .....more»» |
| New Labour in Power - Precedents and Prospects Combines historical, political and practical approaches to the questions raised by the election victory. Includes much-needed analysis of the current state of the party and invaluable insight into the context of longer-term trends. .....more»» | 
| Britain As A Military Power, 1688-1815 In 1688, Britain was invaded, its army and navy unable to prevent the overthrow of the government. In 1815, it was the strongest power in the world with the largest empire. This book assesses the military aspects of this shift, focusing on the multi-faceted nature of the British military effort. .....more»» |
| Charles I The reign of Charles I saw failures in war, the crisis of the 1640s, and ended with his execution. This book considers his personality, and the effects of his decisions as a ruler. It provides an authoritative introduction to the topic. .....more»» | 
| Living Through Pop Living Through Pop explores pop's history and the ways in which it has been produced by musicians, broadcasters, critics and fans. .....more»» |
| A-Z of Modern America An A-Z of Modern America is a comprehensive cultural dictionary which defines contemporary America through its history and civilization. It includes entries on key people, customs, education and legal, religious and governmental practices. .....more»» | 
| Affluence and Poverty in the Middle East Affluence and Poverty in the Middle East explores the causes and consequences of the persistent poverty and extreme inequality that have characterised the region. Using extensive empirical evidence M. Riad El-Ghonemy helps us to understand the impact of co-existing affluence and poverty. .....more»» |
| Linguistics and the Third Reich - Mother-tongue Fascism, Race and the Science of Language This book is an insightful account of the academic politics of the Nazi era. Hutton situates Nazi linguistics within the politics of Hitler's state and the history of modern linguistics. .....more»» | 
| Nietzsche and Jewish Culture Friedrich Nietzsche occupies a contradictory position in the history of ideas: he came up with the concept of a master race, yet an eminent Jewish scholar like Martin Buber translated his Also Sprach Zarathustra into Polish and remained in a lifelong intellectual dialogue with Nietzsche. Sigmund Freud admired his intellectual courage and was not at all reluctant to admit that Nietzsche had anticipated many of his basic ideas. .....more»» |
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