Originally published: The chronicle of Western fashion. London: Thames & Hudson, 1991.

Previously published as: World Englishes: a resource book for students / Jennifer Jenkins, 2nd ed., 2009.

Marking the thirtieth anniversary of the revolutions of 1989, this original and wide-ranging study places the transformation of Eastern Europe in a gl

One of four titles in Thames & Hudson's innovative new 'Big Idea' series, this intelligent, stimulating book assesses the connections between gender,

While the topic of sustainability in textile manufacture has been the subject of considerable research, much of this is limited to a focus on material

Twenty-First-Century Hollywood looks into the contexts of studio film production in the new century. In an era dominated in box-office terms by the fr

Astrophysicist and NPR commentator Adam Frank reveals what the latest research on alien civilisations may tell us about our own.

The life of a beloved American composer reflected through his music, writings and letters.

Your students will love research methods as much as you do.

Meer dan twintig jaar geleden werd in Seabrook, Florida de jonge advocaat Keith Russo in koelen bloede neergeschoten. De moordenaar liet geen spoor ac

An examination of the meaning of meaninglessness: why it matters that nothing matters.

Suitable for undergraduates and postgraduate students, as well as academics and practitioners in the field, the fourth edition examines the conceptual

Single-Case Methods in Clinical Psychology: A Practical Guide provides a concise and easily-accessible introduction to single-case research. This is a

International Law presents a student-focused approach to the subject; clearly written with non-native English-speaking students in mind, a range of le

The "formidably brilliant" Zizek considers sexuality, ontology, subjectivity, and Marxian critiques of political economy by way of Lacanian psychoanal

The 10th anniversary edition of a witty classic about the philosophy of existentialism. It is also a genuine self-help book offering clear advice on h

Adaptations in the Franchise Era re-evaluates adaptation's place in a popular culture marked by the movement of content and audiences across more medi

Friendship is regarded as crucial to living a good life. But how does friendship make our lives better? Do all friendships make our lives better? What

How the scientific study of magic reveals intriguing-and often unsettling-insights into the mysteries of the human mind.

In the most rigorous articulation of his philosophical system to date, Slavoj Zizek provides nothing short of a new definition of dialectical material