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The Teaching of English in Schools - 1900-1970 (Hardcover, New Ed): David Shayer The Teaching of English in Schools - 1900-1970 (Hardcover, New Ed)
David Shayer
R9,006 Discovery Miles 90 060 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This volume is originally published in 1972. 1900-1970 saw extensive changes in the teaching of English in schools. The volume studies English instruction as it developed at junior and secondary level over this period. Using textbooks, method books, Board and Ministry Reports and other contemporary opinion, the book examines the basic questions arising from this historical survey. Whilst the main emphasis is on changes in actual classroom methods, the volume also examines the wider social pressures which have modified the school system in the UK as well as English as a subject in that system.

A Vindication of the Rights of Woman (Hardcover): Mary Wollstonecraft A Vindication of the Rights of Woman (Hardcover)
Mary Wollstonecraft
R754 Discovery Miles 7 540 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
100 Baseball Legends Who Shaped Sports History (Paperback): Russell Roberts 100 Baseball Legends Who Shaped Sports History (Paperback)
Russell Roberts
R214 Discovery Miles 2 140 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

A wesome collection of facts about the best 100 baseball players who ever stepped up to the plate. The first of the '100' is Mike Kelly, the first baseball superstar, best known for stealing bases The 100th listing is for New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter, who has won four World Series rings in his first six season, and seems destined for the Hall of Fame. Each entry is satisfyingly dense with facts and informational nuggets, and, just like the other books in the '100' series from Tallfellow, features:

Mergers in Higher Education - The Experience from Northern Europe (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2016): Romulo Pinheiro, Lars Geschwind,... Mergers in Higher Education - The Experience from Northern Europe (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2016)
Romulo Pinheiro, Lars Geschwind, Timo Aarrevaara
R1,615 Discovery Miles 16 150 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book addresses the critical knowledge gaps of mergers involving higher education institutions. It is based on a comparative research project (spring 2013-spring 2015) investigating the phenomena of mergers involving higher education institutions across the Nordic countries - Norway, Sweden, Finland and Denmark. The study involved close to 30 scholars from the region, and aimed at shedding critical light on, and providing novel contributions around, the following key aspects: Conceptual and theoretical approaches - strengths and limitations - towards the study of the phenomena of mergers in higher education; Historical developments, leading to significant structural changes in the domestic higher education landscape, and, in turn, how mergers have been used as a policy/institutional mechanism to foster adaptation to a new external environment at the local, national, regional and international levels; The complex dynamics inherent to merger processes by undertaking an in-depth investigation of a series of selected case studies, with a particular focus on the "black-box" associated with the implementation process; The implications of the findings as regards future policy and strategic endeavours, theory development and future research agenda.

Local Studies and the History of Education (Hardcover, New Ed): History of Education Society Local Studies and the History of Education (Hardcover, New Ed)
History of Education Society
R9,002 Discovery Miles 90 020 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Originally published in 1972, this book is concerned with education as part of a larger social history. Chapters include: The roots of Anglican supremacy in English education The Board schools of London The use of ecclesiastical records for the history of education Topographical resources: private and secondary education from the sixteenth to the twentieth century.

The Changing Curriculum - History of Education Society (Hardcover, New Ed): History of Education Society The Changing Curriculum - History of Education Society (Hardcover, New Ed)
History of Education Society
R2,775 Discovery Miles 27 750 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This was originally published in 1971.Recent years have seen a renewal of interest in the field of curriculum development. Until now, however, relatively little account has been taken of the historical aspects of curriculum change. Topics covered include: The relationship between Renaissance achievements and humanist education The contribution made by educationists of the Civil War period who drew their inspiration from science rather than the classics. The formation in the eighteenth century of "academic honeycombs" - groups of scholars concerned with the growth of science and technology. Nineteenth century developments on art education and an assessment of the work of the scientific innovators.

Hockey in Syracuse (Hardcover): Jim Mancuso Hockey in Syracuse (Hardcover)
Jim Mancuso
R822 R718 Discovery Miles 7 180 Save R104 (13%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Cities of the Middle East and North Africa - A Historical Encyclopedia (Hardcover): Michael Richard Thomas Dumper, Bruce Stanley Cities of the Middle East and North Africa - A Historical Encyclopedia (Hardcover)
Michael Richard Thomas Dumper, Bruce Stanley
R3,110 Discovery Miles 31 100 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

The first work to offer 5,000 years of authoritative historical coverage of ancient and modern cities in the Middle East and North Africa-from their founding to the present-highlighting each city's cultural, social, political, and economic significance. Cities of the Middle East and North Africa: A Historical Encyclopedia is a comprehensive reference work on major ancient and modern cities in the Middle East and North Africa from their beginnings to today. In an unprecedented work of historical research, renowned experts Bruce Stanley and Michael Dumper provide 5,000 years of authoritative historical coverage as they trace the full trajectory of each city, discuss ties to other cities, and present a comparative analysis of the region through the lens of its cities. The A-Z entries feature extensive information about each city's location, geography, demographics, climate and environmental issues, ancient and classical history, Islamic history, post-1800 C.E. history, architecture, religious significance, cultural issues, society, municipal features, economic issues, and contemporary trends. Introductory essays explore urban general history and historiography, urban planning and modernization, poverty, interaction between cities, social welfare, culture, identity issues, and the place of these cities within the world economy. Coverage of 100 ancient and modern cities in the Middle East and North Africa 19 academic contributors from this region as well as from Europe and the United States Annotated timeline locating cities within their historical and imperial contexts 44 illustrations including the Venetian fortifications of Nicosia, the ziggurat in Ur, and the Silk Market in Cairo 8 maps including an overview map of all the cities listed in the book and sub-regional maps to clarify their location

Lives of the Signers to the Declaration of Independence (Illustrated) - Updated with Index and 80 Rare, Historical Photos... Lives of the Signers to the Declaration of Independence (Illustrated) - Updated with Index and 80 Rare, Historical Photos (Hardcover, Large Type / Large Print Ed)
Charles Augustus Goodrich, Thomas W. Lewis
R870 Discovery Miles 8 700 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
Reaching for the High Note - An Anthology of Indiana Music (Hardcover): Larry Goshen Reaching for the High Note - An Anthology of Indiana Music (Hardcover)
Larry Goshen
R901 Discovery Miles 9 010 Ships in 9 - 17 working days
20 Legends: Scunthorpe United (Hardcover): Max Bell 20 Legends: Scunthorpe United (Hardcover)
Max Bell
R461 R391 Discovery Miles 3 910 Save R70 (15%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Which Scunthorpe defender was tapped up in the dressing rooms by Brian Clough? Who helped get him changed on top of Princess Diana's car? What did the club's record goalscorer really think about the manager sacked in a promotion season? How does it feel to miss a penalty at Wembley? Win the European Cup? And how on earth did a future England captain manage to break the club's tractor? Throughout their 120 year-plus history, Scunthorpe United have been many things... But boring? Never! Following extensive archive research and exclusive interviews with ex-managers and players spanning seven decades, 20 Legends: Scunthorpe United is packed with stories aplenty. From breath-taking cup upsets, to the raw ecstasy of promotion, the agonies of failure, lifelong friendships, boardroom coups, and good old-fashioned fallings-out; the people in the heat of the action spill the beans like never before. Each chapter tells a different story; focusing on a legend apiece from the club's history and sharing their adventures throughout the beautiful game. Brian Laws also provides the foreword. If you really want to get under the skin of a brilliant, bonkers football club at the very heart of its community; then look no further than 20 Legends: Scunthorpe United.

Historical Dictionary of the U.S. Army (Hardcover, New): Jerold E. Brown Historical Dictionary of the U.S. Army (Hardcover, New)
Jerold E. Brown
R2,688 Discovery Miles 26 880 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Having evolved over the past two and a quarter centuries to become the premier military force in the world, the U.S. Army has a heritage rich in history and tradition. This historical dictionary provides short, clear, authoritative entries on a broad cross section of military terms, concepts, arms and equipment, units and organizations, campaigns and battles, and people who have had a significant impact on Army. It includes over 900 entries written by some 100 scholars, providing a valuable resource for the interested reader, student, and researcher.

For those interested in pursuing specific subjects further, the book provides sources at the end of each entry as well as a general bibliography. Appendixes provide a useful list of abbreviations and acronyms and a listing of ranks and grades in the U.S. Army.

Sport Histories - Figurational Studies in the Development of Modern Sports (Paperback, New Ed): Eric Dunning, Dominic Malcolm,... Sport Histories - Figurational Studies in the Development of Modern Sports (Paperback, New Ed)
Eric Dunning, Dominic Malcolm, Ivan Waddington
R1,700 Discovery Miles 17 000 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

"Sport Histories" draws on figurational sociology to provide a fresh approach to analyzing the development of modern sports. The book brings together ten case studies, examining both mainstream, well-researched sports - such as soccer, rugby, baseball, boxing and cricket - and sports relatively neglected by historians and sociologists - such as shooting, motor racing, tennis, gymnastics and martial arts.
The book explores key issues in the study of sport, including:
- The relative influence of intra-national and international conflicts
- The importance of commercial processes
- Violence and control of violence
- Differences between elite and mass sport movements
- The part played by sport in the development of cultures and societies
This groundbreaking work illustrates the distinctiveness of the figurational sociological approach and its usefulness in examining the development of modern sport. It represents an important crossing of the boundary between the disciplines of history and sociology in the study of sport, and will be of great interest to students and researchers working in both disciplines.

Rise and Decline of the Roman World, Pt.2 (Principat) - Religion (English, German, Hardcover, Reprint 2014 ed.): Wolfgang Haase Rise and Decline of the Roman World, Pt.2 (Principat) - Religion (English, German, Hardcover, Reprint 2014 ed.)
Wolfgang Haase
R16,760 Discovery Miles 167 600 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
African American Women Warrant Officers - The New Trailblazers (Hardcover): Farrell J. Chiles African American Women Warrant Officers - The New Trailblazers (Hardcover)
Farrell J. Chiles
R902 Discovery Miles 9 020 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Women's Suffrage - The Complete Guide to the Nineteenth Amendment (Hardcover): Tiffany K. Wayne Women's Suffrage - The Complete Guide to the Nineteenth Amendment (Hardcover)
Tiffany K. Wayne
R2,170 Discovery Miles 21 700 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This is the "everything" women's suffrage and Nineteenth Amendment book, coming just as the country celebrates the centenary of the constitutional amendment that finally brought the vote to all American women. Women's Suffrage: The Complete Guide to the Nineteenth Amendment tells the dramatic story of American women's long fight for the vote and passage of the Nineteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. A veritable library on all things to do with suffrage and the Nineteenth Amendment, this reference tells the heroic stories of suffragists and brings to life the ideas and deeds of the organizations that made suffrage possible. Along the way, the book delves into less well-known stories, like the experiences of African American women during the fight for suffrage, the role of labor in the suffrage movement, and the special role of Western states in the fight for voting equality. The material analyzes key moments in the suffrage fight. A comprehensive document section brings to life the arguments for and against suffrage. Included among many primary sources are Jane Addams's provocative "If Men Were Seeking the Franchise" (1913), Carrie Chapman Catt's "Address to Congress on Women's Suffrage" (1917), and many more speeches, laws, and documents of all types. Primary sources that highlight the rhetoric of the women's suffrage movement and more Bountiful biographies of the women most pertinent to the suffrage movement Reference entries encompassing the diverse organizations involved in women's suffrage

Messrs Hoare Bankers - A history of the Hoare banking dynasty (Hardcover): Victoria Hutchings Messrs Hoare Bankers - A history of the Hoare banking dynasty (Hardcover)
Victoria Hutchings
R638 Discovery Miles 6 380 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Fascinating history of the only remaining 'private' private bank in London Of the many family banks founded in Restoration England, Hoare's Bank is the only one that continues - by adapting to the new circumstances of every generation - as an independent partnership. Three centuries of unaltered ownership provide an engrossing portrait of the world that shaped both it and the Hoare family. As the family became identified with the bank which Richard Hoare founded in 1672, the lives of each generation became interwoven with the institution. Emerging from commonplace beginnings under the control of an assiduous and ambitious man, it developed during the 18th century into an institution with a character and connections that were aristocratic, the family building Stourhead and laying out its world-famous gardens. With success and wealth came fragmentation as the outside world brought distraction and the size of the family brought rivalry.

Contesting Psychiatry - Social Movements in Mental Health (Hardcover): Nick Crossley Contesting Psychiatry - Social Movements in Mental Health (Hardcover)
Nick Crossley
R4,560 Discovery Miles 45 600 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Sociologists have written much about power in relation to psychiatry and mental health services. Until now, however, there has been little research on resistance to this power, whether in the form of individual crusades or the collective efforts of social movements. As a result, a central thread in the social constitution of the mental health system has been overlooked.
"Contesting Psychiatry "explores the history of resistance to psychiatry between 1950 and 2000, and more particularly, the history of the social movements who have mounted this resistance, calling psychiatry into question. Key features include:
an account of the key social movements and organizations who have contested psychiatry over the last fifty years
the theorization of resistance to psychiatry which might apply to other national contexts and to social movement formation and protest in other medical arenas
the exploration of theories of power in psychiatry
Original and provocative in its approach, "Contesting Psychiatry "offers a new sociological perspective on psychiatry. It is essential reading for students and academics alike and a unique contribution to the sociological understanding of psychiatry and medicine.

A History of British Livestock Husbandry, 1700-1900 (Hardcover, illustrated edition): Robert Trow-Smith A History of British Livestock Husbandry, 1700-1900 (Hardcover, illustrated edition)
Robert Trow-Smith
R5,970 Discovery Miles 59 700 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

First Published in 2005. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

Professors, Physicians and Practices in the History of Medicine - Essays in Honor of Nancy Siraisi (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2017):... Professors, Physicians and Practices in the History of Medicine - Essays in Honor of Nancy Siraisi (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2017)
Gideon Manning, Cynthia Klestinec
R5,112 Discovery Miles 51 120 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This book presents essays by eminent scholars from across the history of medicine, early science and European history, including those expert on the history of the book. The volume honors Professor Nancy Siraisi and reflects the impact that Siraisi's scholarship has had on a range of fields. Contributions address several topics ranging from the medical provenance of biblical commentary to the early modern emergence of pathological medicine. Along the way, readers may learn of the purchasing habits of physician-book collectors, the writing of history and the development of natural history. Modeling the interdisciplinary approaches championed by Siraisi, this volume attests to the enduring value of her scholarship while also highlighting critical areas of future research. Those with an interest in the history of science, the history of medicine and all related fields will find this work a stimulating and rewarding read.

A Victorian Educational Pioneer's Evangelicalism, Leadership, and Love - Maynard's Mistakes (Hardcover, 1st ed.... A Victorian Educational Pioneer's Evangelicalism, Leadership, and Love - Maynard's Mistakes (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2023)
Pauline A. Phipps
R1,334 Discovery Miles 13 340 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This book examines the relatively unknown English late-Victorian educational pioneer, Constance Louisa Maynard (1849-1935), whose innovative London-based Westfield College produced the first female BAs in the mid-1880s. An atypical and powerful woman, Maynard is also notable for her unique knowledge of psychology and patriotic Evangelicalism, both of which profoundly shaped her ambitions and passions. In contrast to most history about an individual's life, this book builds a fascinating life story based upon evidence and clues from minutia. The focus is on nine enigmatic actions motivated by Maynard in her quests for educational leadership, global conversion, and same-sex love. Maynard's acts that she called "mistakes," caused deep enmities with administrators and college women. Yet amid her trials and conflicts Maynard made key decisions about her public and private life. Moreover, her so-called mistakes reveal astonishing new insights into a past mindset and the rapidly changing world in which Maynard lived.

History Of Music (Hardcover, New Ed): Cecil Gray History Of Music (Hardcover, New Ed)
Cecil Gray
R5,648 Discovery Miles 56 480 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

First published in 2005. By far the most stimulating and complete introduction to the styles and schools of Western music, this work is certain to remain a classic. Beginning with the music of the early Christian church, the Gregorian chant, the book proceeds through minstrels and troubadours, the Flemish polyphonic schools, the Italian Renaissance, the Viennese school and the Russian school. Music lovers will appreciate the author's sound interpretations and engaging, readable style.

Wits - A University In The Apartheid Era (Paperback, New Edition): Mervyn Shear Wits - A University In The Apartheid Era (Paperback, New Edition)
Mervyn Shear; Foreword by Firoz Cachalia
R395 R356 Discovery Miles 3 560 Save R39 (10%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

When the National Government assumed power in 1948, one of the earliest moves was to introduce segregated education. Its threats to restrict the admission of black students into the four ‘open universities’ galvanised the staff and students of those institutions to oppose any attempt to interfere with their autonomy and freedom to decide who should be admitted.

In subsequent years, as the regime adopted increasingly oppressive measures to prop up the apartheid state, opposition on the campuses, and in the country, increased and burgeoned into a Mass Democratic Movement intent on making the country ungovernable.

Protest escalated through successive states of emergency and clashes with police on campus became regular events. Residences were raided, student leaders were harassed by security police and many students and some staff were detained for lengthy periods without recourse to the courts.

First published in 1996, Wits: A University in the Apartheid Era by Mervyn Shear tells the story of how the University of the Witwatersrand (Wits) adapted to the political and social developments in South Africa under apartheid. This new edition is published in the University’s centenary year with a preface by Firoz Cachalia, one of Wits’ student leaders in the 1980s. It serves as an invaluable historical resource on questions about the relationship between the University and the state, and on understanding the University’s place and identity in a constitutional democracy.

The art of Cookery, Made Plain and Easy - Which far Exceeds any Thing of the Kind yet Published To Which are Added, by way of... The art of Cookery, Made Plain and Easy - Which far Exceeds any Thing of the Kind yet Published To Which are Added, by way of Appendix, one Hundred and Fifty new and Useful Receips, and a Copious Index By a Lady The Ninthed (Hardcover)
Hannah Glasse
R1,059 Discovery Miles 10 590 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
Golf in the Ozarks (Hardcover): Monte Mcnew Golf in the Ozarks (Hardcover)
Monte Mcnew
R822 R718 Discovery Miles 7 180 Save R104 (13%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
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