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The Cambridge Companion to Thomas Jefferson (Cambridge Companions to American Studies)

2009 y.
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Description: An accessible introduction to the life and work of Thomas Jefferson. Contributors include leading literary scholars and historians. This Companion will be essential reading for students and scholars of Jefferson, and is designed for use by students of American literature and American history. [detailed...]

ISBN: 0521686970
Book size: —; Page extent: 232.

 

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The Cambridge Companion to Twentieth-Century Irish Drama (Cambridge Companions to Literature)

2004 y.
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Description: Book DescriptionThe essays in this collection cover the entire range of Irish drama, from the late nineteenth-century melodramas (anticipating the rise of the Abbey Theatre) to the contemporary Dublin of theater festivals. In addition to studies of individual playwrights, the collection includes an examination of the relationship between the theater and its political context as reflected through its ideology, staging and programming. Including a complete chronology and bibliography, this collection will be an important introduction to one of the world`s most vibrant theater cultures. [detailed...]

ISBN: 0521008735
Book size: —; Page extent: 304.

 

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The Cambridge Companion to Verdi (Cambridge Companions to Music)

2004 y.
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Description: Book DescriptionProviding biographical, theatrical, and social-cultural background for Verdi`s operas, this Companion examines important general aspects of their style and method of composition. Verdi`s milieu, creative process, and critical reception are subsequently explored in essays by specialists who critically appraise his accomplishments. [detailed...]

ISBN: 0521635357
Book size: —; Page extent: 364.

 

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The Cambridge Companion to Victorian Poetry (Cambridge Companions to Literature)

2006 y.
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Description: This book provides an introduction to the issues that absorbed the attention of poets from the 1830s to the 1890s. The thirteen chapters offer fresh insights into the works of well-known figures such as Robert Browning, and Alfred Tennyson and the writings of women poets--such as Amy Levy and Augusta Webster--whose contribution to Victorian culture has only recently been acknowledged by scholars. The volume, which will be of interest to scholars and students alike, features a detailed chronology of the Victorian period and a guide to further reading. [detailed...]

ISBN: 0521646804
Book size: —; Page extent: 360.

 

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Editor Harry Daniels, Michael Cole, James V. Wertsch
The Cambridge Companion to Vygotsky

2007 y.
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Description: L. S. Vygotsky was an early twentieth century Russian social theorist whose writing exerts a significant influence on the development of social theory in the early twenty first century. His non-deterministic, non-reductionist account of the formation of mind provides current theorietical developments with a broadly drawn yet very powerful sketch of the ways in which humans shape and are shaped by social, cultural, and historical conditions. The Cambridge Companion to Vygotsky is a comprehensive text that provides students, academics, and practioners with a critical perspective on Vygotsky and his work. [detailed...]

ISBN: 0521831040
Book size: —; Page extent: 474.

 

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The Cambridge Companion to Willa Cather (Cambridge Companions to Literature)

2005 y.
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Description: Book DescriptionThis Companion covers the full range of Cather`s career, and includes a detailed chronology and guide to further reading. [detailed...]

ISBN: 0521527937
Book size: —; Page extent: 254.

 

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John Stokes
The Cambridge Companion to the Actress (Cambridge Companions to Literature)

2007 y.
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Description: - [detailed...]

ISBN: 0521846064
Book size: —; Page extent: 364.

 

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The Cambridge Companion to the African American Novel (Cambridge Companions to Literature)

2004 y.
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Description: Book DescriptionThis Companion presents new essays covering the one hundred and fifty year history of the African American novel. [detailed...]

ISBN: 0521016371
Book size: —; Page extent: 338.

 

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Michael Maas
The Cambridge Companion to the Age of Justinian

2005 y.
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Description: Dominated by the policies and personality of emperor Justinian I (527-565), this period of grand achievements and far-reaching failures witnessed the transformation of the Mediterranean world from Roman to Byzantine. Twenty specialists explore the most important aspects of the age--including the mechanics and theory of empire, warfare, urbanism, and economy. They also discuss the impact of the great plague, the codification of Roman law, and the many religious upheavals taking place at the time. [detailed...]

ISBN: 0521520711
Book size: —; Page extent: 672.

 

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The Cambridge Companion to the Latin American Novel (Cambridge Companions to Literature)

2005 y.
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Description: Book DescriptionA stimulating collection of new essays on the development of the novel in Latin America. [detailed...]

ISBN: 0521532191
Book size: —; Page extent: 358.

 

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The Cambridge Companion to the Lied (Cambridge Companions to Music)

2004 y.
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Description: Book DescriptionSeveral generations before Schubert, the Lied emerged as domestic entertainment destined to move beyond the home to the symphony hall. This introductory chronicle of this fascinating genre analyzes the Lied in its musical, literary, and cultural contexts--with chapters devoted to focal composers, influence of the Lied on other musical genres, use as a musical commodity and issues of performance. The volume includes a chronology and a comprehensive bibliography. [detailed...]

ISBN: 052180471X
Book size: —; Page extent: 438.

 

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The Cambridge Companion to the Literature of the First World War (Cambridge Companions to Literature)

2005 y.
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Description: The Great War of 1914-1918 marked a turning point in modern history and culture. This Companion offers critical overviews of the major literary genres and social contexts that define the study of the literatures produced by World War I. It examines the war`s impact on various national literatures before addressing the way the War affected Modernism, the European avant-garde, film, women`s writing, memoirs, and, of course, the war poets. The volume concludes by addressing the legacy of the war for twentieth-century literature. [detailed...]

ISBN: 0521821452
Book size: —; Page extent: 344.

 

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The Cambridge Companion to the Orchestra (Cambridge Companions to Music)

2003 y.
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Description: Book DescriptionThis guide to the orchestra and orchestral life is unique in its breadth of coverage. [detailed...]

ISBN: 0521001323
Book size: —; Page extent: 312.

 

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The Cambridge Companion to the Roman Republic (Cambridge Companions to the Ancient World)

2004 y.
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Description: Examining all aspects of Roman history and civilization from 509-49 BC., this Companion spans the development of the classic republican political system and the growth of a world empire. It also documents the ultimate disintegration of the system under the relentless pressure of internal dissension and the boundless ambition of leading politicians. Distinguished European and American scholars present a variety of current approaches towards understanding the political, military, and social aspects of Roman history, as well as its literary and visual culture. [detailed...]

ISBN: 0521003903
Book size: —; Page extent: 422.

 

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The Cambridge Companion to the Talmud and Rabbinic Literature (Cambridge Companions to Religion)

2007 y.
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Description: - [detailed...]

ISBN: 0521843901
Book size: —; Page extent: 440.

 

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The Cambridge Companion to the Talmud and Rabbinic Literature

— y.
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ISBN: 0521605083
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The Cambridge Dictionary of Sociology

2006 y.
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Description: Providing an indispensable guide to the vibrant and expanding field of sociology, The Cambridge Dictionary of Sociology features over 600 entries covering key topics in the field. A team of international academics offer a global perspective on both classical and contemporary issues as well as considering future influences and developments. [detailed...]

ISBN: 0521540461
Book size: —; Page extent: 708.

 

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The Cambridge Economic History of Latin America (The Cambridge Economic History of Latin America)

2005 y.
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Description: Volume One includes the colonial and independence eras up to 1850, linking Latin America`s economic history to the pre-Hispanic, European, and African background. It also synthesizes knowledge on the human and environmental impact of the Spanish conquest, the evolution of colonial economic institutions, and the performance of key sectors of the colonial and immediate post-colonial economies. Finally, it provides an analysis of the costs and benefits of independence. [detailed...]

ISBN: 0521812895
Book size: —; Page extent: 616.

 

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The Cambridge Economic History of Modern Britain: Volume 3, Structural Change and Growth, 1939-2000 (Cambridge Economic History of Modern Britain)

2004 y.
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Description: Book DescriptionThe Cambridge Economic History of Modern Britain is a comprehensive account of the economic history of Britain since 1700, based on the most up-to-date research. Roderick Floud and Paul Johnson have assembled well-known international scholars to produce a set of volumes which serve as a textbook for undergraduate students as well as an authoritative reference guide to the subject. [detailed...]

ISBN: 0521527384
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Stanley L. Engerman, Robert E. Gallman
The Cambridge Economic History of the United States: The Long Nineteenth Century (CAMBRIDGE ECONOMIC HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES)

— y.
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Description: Volume 2 surveys the economic history of the United States, Canada, and the Caribbean during the nineteenth century. Five main themes frame the economic changes described in the volume: the migration of labor and capital from Europe, Asia, and Africa tothe Americas, westward expansion, slavery and its aftermath, the process of industrialization, and the social consequences of economic growth that led to fundamental changes in the role of government. Other topics include inequality, population, labor, agriculture, entrepreneurship, transportation, banking and finance, business law, and international trade. [detailed...]

ISBN: 0521553075
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The Cambridge Guide to American Theatre

2009 y.
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Description: Containing hundreds of new entries, this updated encyclopedic guide covers all aspects of American theatre from its earliest history to the present. It includes over 2700 cross-referenced entries on such disparate subjects as censorship, circus, and Chicano theatre, and a biographical index covering over 3200 individuals mentioned in the text. [detailed...]

ISBN: 0521543126
Book size: —; Page extent: 786.

 

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William Liller
The Cambridge Guide to Astronomical Discovery

2010 y.
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Description: This book tells you how to become an astronomical discoverer using only modest equipment. It describes what approach to take and how to search the night skies for the unexpected. It includes 19 contributions from amateur astronomers who are world famous for the discoveries they have already made. [detailed...]

ISBN: 0521126053
Book size: —; Page extent: 272.

 

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The Cambridge Handbook of Metaphor and Thought

2008 y.
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Description: The Cambridge Handbook of Metaphor and Thought explores the significance of metaphor in language, thought, culture, and artistic expression. There are five main themes of the book: the roots of metaphor, metaphor understanding, metaphor in language and culture, metaphor in reasoning and feeling, and metaphor in nonverbal expression. [detailed...]

ISBN: 0521600863
Book size: —; Page extent: 568.

 

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Editor Jaan Valsiner, Alberto Rosa
The Cambridge Handbook of Sociocultural Psychology

2007 y.
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Description: The first handbook of Socio-cultural Pyschology to deal with such a variety of themes and wide international scope. Valsiner and Rossa approach human psychology in all its complexity, providing a comprehensive description and explanation of the development of meaning -making. This unique text integrates contributions of socio-cultural specialists from 15 countries worldwide, tied together by the unifying focus on the role of sign systems in human relations with the environment. It is an essential purchase for Psychologists and will have widespread appeal to Anthropologists, Sociologists and Philosophers. [detailed...]

ISBN: 0521854105
Book size: —; Page extent: 748.

 

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The Cambridge Handbook of Violent Behavior and Aggression

2007 y.
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Description: Violence is a complex behavior that manifests itself every day in acts of terrorism, through exposure in the media, and in our families and neighborhoods. Understanding the origins of violent behavior and aggression, its developmental course, and its impact on individuals and societies will allow us to develop appropriate preventative interventions and policies that will affect us in our everyday lives. This handbook is unique in its depth of coverage of violence and aggressive behavior, its multidisciplinary focus, and its presentation of cutting-edge research by the leading authors in the field. This multidisciplinary handbook provides in-depth research on violent behavior within individuals, families, communities, and cultures. By examining the violent behavior and aggression in people across the spectrum, more understanding and press can be brought to the troubling subject. [detailed...]

ISBN: 052184567X
Book size: —; Page extent: 838.

 

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The Cambridge History of American Literature (The Cambridge History of American Literature)

2003 y.
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Description: Book DescriptionThis is the fullest account to date of American poetry and literary criticism in the Modernist period. [detailed...]

ISBN: 0521301092
Book size: —; Page extent: 636.

 

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The Cambridge History of Arabic Literature: Arabic Literature in the Post-Classical Period (The Cambridge History of Arabic Literature)

2006 y.
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Description: The final volume of the series explores the Arabic literary heritage of the little-known period from the twelfth to the beginning of the nineteenth century. Even though it was during this time that the famous Thousand and One Nights, was composed, very little has been written on the literature of the period generally and Roger Allen and Donald Richards bring together some of the most distinguished scholars in the field. The volume is divided into parts with the traditions of poetry and prose covered separately within both their `elite` and `popular` contexts. The last two sections are devoted to drama and the indigenous tradition of literary criticism. [detailed...]

ISBN: 0521771609
Book size: —; Page extent: 492.

 

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The Cambridge History of British Theatre: Volume 1, Origins to 1660 (The Cambridge History of British Theatre)

2004 y.
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Description: Book DescriptionBeginning in Roman Britain and ending with Charles II`s restoration to the throne, the nineteen essays that comprise this volume are written by leading British and American scholars. [detailed...]

ISBN: 0521650402
Book size: —; Page extent: 570.

 

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The Cambridge History of English Literature, 1660-1780 (The New Cambridge History of English Literature)

2005 y.
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Description: Offering essays on the range of English literature produced in the late seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, this collection presents new historical perspectives and critical approaches to the classic authors and texts of the period. Neglected authors and themes, as well as new and emerging genres within the expanding print market, are discussed in their social and historical contexts. The volume also includes a complete chronology and bibliographies. [detailed...]

ISBN: 0521781442
Book size: —; Page extent: 964.

 

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The Cambridge History of Irish Literature 2 Volume Set

2006 y.
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Description: This comprehensive history of Irish literature is written in both its major languages, Irish and English. The twenty-eight chapters in the two-volume history provide an authoritative chronological survey of the Irish literary tradition. Spanning fifteen centuries of literary achievement, the two volumes range from the earliest medieval Latin texts to the late twentieth century. The contributors, drawn from a range of Irish, British and North American universities, are internationally renowned experts in their fields. Featuring a detailed chronology and guides to further reading for each chapter, this major project will become the key reference to Irish Literature. [detailed...]

ISBN: 0521822246
Book size: —; Page extent: 1286.

 

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The Cambridge History of Twentieth-Century English Literature (The New Cambridge History of English Literature)

2005 y.
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Description: Covering the complete range of writing in England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland, this volume also explores the impact of writing from the former colonies on English literature of the period. It analyzes the ways in which conventional literary genres were influenced by the cultural technologies of radio, cinema and television. This work is of major importance to anyone concerned with twentieth-century literature, its cultural context and its relation to the contemporary. [detailed...]

ISBN: 0521820774
Book size: —; Page extent: 900.

 

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