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Artists' Impressions in Architectural Design (Hardcover): Bob Giddings, Margaret Horne Artists' Impressions in Architectural Design (Hardcover)
Bob Giddings, Margaret Horne
R3,284 R1,448 Discovery Miles 14 480 Save R1,836 (56%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days


Artists' Impressions in Architectural Design analyses the ways in which architects have presented their designs for clients and the public, both historically and contemporarily. It spans a period from the fifteenth to the twenty-first century.
Architects have become familiar with change. The passage of time has brought with it new and revived styles of architecture, as well as innovative tools and techniques for their representation. The result is that while some methods show a view of the architect's concept for a building, others offer an almost real experience of the intended architecture. This book provides a rare and valuable study in which the exciting technological developments of today are placed in context with the rich heritage of the past. It offers an opportunity to learn how architects have chosen to represent their ideas. The authors dare to glimpse into the future and hopefully offer some reassurance for tomorrow.

Artists' Impressions in Architectural Design (Paperback): Bob Giddings, Margaret Horne Artists' Impressions in Architectural Design (Paperback)
Bob Giddings, Margaret Horne
R1,792 R1,301 Discovery Miles 13 010 Save R491 (27%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days


Artists' Impressions in Architectural Design analyses the ways in which architects have presented their designs for clients and the public, both historically and contemporarily. It spans a period from the fifteenth to the twenty-first century.
Architects have become familiar with change. The passage of time has brought with it new and revived styles of architecture, as well as innovative tools and techniques for their representation. The result is that while some methods show a view of the architect's concept for a building, others offer an almost real experience of the intended architecture. This book provides a rare and valuable study i which the exciting technological developments of today are placed in context with the rich heritage of the past. It offers an opportunity to learn how architects have chosen to represent their ideas. The authors dare to gllimpse into the future, and hopefully offer some reassurance for the architects of tomorrow.

Linguistic Foundations (Hardcover): Anthony P.R. Howatt, Anthony Howatt, Richard C. Smith, Richard Smith Linguistic Foundations (Hardcover)
Anthony P.R. Howatt, Anthony Howatt, Richard C. Smith, Richard Smith
R12,852 Discovery Miles 128 520 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This volume forms part of a five volume set charting the progress of the nineteenth century movement which was instrumental in establishing international guidelines for the teaching of modern languages. It was during this period that for the first time, co-operation between phoneticians and teachers culminated in the publication of works that were instrumental in establishing the 'applied linguistic' approach to language teaching in the twentieth century. For the first time, too, the new science of psychology influenced a scientific theory of second language acquisition. The Reform Movement attracted support across Europe, spurring the development of new professional associations and journals. In turn, the publication in these journals of reports of innovative practice contributed to a greater sense of autonomy and professionalism among modern language teachers, who had hitherto tended to live under the shadow of classical language teaching. The practical innovations and theoretical suggestions for the foreign language teaching, although rooted in the nineteenth century, still have relevance today.

Early Years of Reform - The Reform Movement (Hardcover): Anthony P.R. Howatt, Anthony Howatt Early Years of Reform - The Reform Movement (Hardcover)
Anthony P.R. Howatt, Anthony Howatt; Edited by Richard C. Smith, Richard Smith
R12,864 Discovery Miles 128 640 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This volume forms part of a five volume set charting the progress of the nineteenth century movement, which was instrumental in establishing international guidelines for the teaching of modern languages. It was during this period that for the first time, co-operation between phoneticians and teachers culminated in the publication of works that were instrumental in establishing the 'applied linguistic' approach to language teaching in the twentieth century. For the first time, too, the new science of psychology influenced a scientific theory of second language acquisition. The Reform Movement attracted support across Europe, spurring the development of new professional associations and journals. In turn, the publication in these journals of reports of innovative practice contributed to a greater sense of autonomy and professionalism among modern language teachers, who had hitherto tended to live under the shadow of classical language teaching. The practical innovations and theoretical suggestions for the foreign language teaching, although rooted in the nineteenth century, still have relevance today.

Modern Language Teaching Linguistic Foundations - Britain and Scandinavia Volume 4 (Hardcover): Anthony P.R. Howatt, Anthony... Modern Language Teaching Linguistic Foundations - Britain and Scandinavia Volume 4 (Hardcover)
Anthony P.R. Howatt, Anthony Howatt; Edited by Richard C. Smith, Richard Smith
R8,198 Discovery Miles 81 980 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This volume forms part of a five volume set charting the progress of the 19th century movement, which was instrumental in establishing international guidelines for the teaching of modern languages. It was during this period that for the first time, co-operation between phoneticians and teachers culminated in the publication of works that were instrumental in establishing the "applied linguistic" approach to language teaching in the 20th century. For the first time, too, the new science of psychology influenced a scientific theory of second language acquisition. The Reform Movement attracted support across Europe, spurring the development of new professional associations and journals. In turn, the publication in these journals of reports of innovative practice contributed to a greater sense of autonomy and professionalism among modern language teachers, who had hitherto tended to live under the shadow of classical language teaching. The practical innovations and theoretical suggestions for the foreign language teaching, although rooted in the 19th century, still have relevance in 2001.

Bibliograhies and Overviews (Hardcover): Anthony P.R. Howatt Bibliograhies and Overviews (Hardcover)
Anthony P.R. Howatt; Introduction by Anthony Howatt, Richard C. Smith, Richard Smith
R12,853 Discovery Miles 128 530 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This volume forms part of a five-volume set charting the progress of the 19th century movement, which was instrumental in establishing international guidelines for the teaching of modern languages. It was during this period that for the first time, co-operation between phoneticians and teachers culminated in the publication of works that were instrumental in establishing the "applied linguistic" approach to language teaching in the 20th century. For the first time, too, the new science of psychology influenced a scientific theory of second language acquisition. The Reform Movement attracted support across Europe, spurring the development of new professional associations and journals. In turn, the publication in these journals of reports of innovative practice contributed to a greater sense of autonomy and professionalism among modern language teachers, who had hitherto tended to live under the shadow of classical language teaching. The practical innovations and theoretical suggestions for the foreign language teaching, although rooted in the 19th century, still have relevance today.

Germany and France (Hardcover): Anthony P.R. Howatt, Anthony Howatt, Richard C. Smith, Richard Smith Germany and France (Hardcover)
Anthony P.R. Howatt, Anthony Howatt, Richard C. Smith, Richard Smith
R11,174 Discovery Miles 111 740 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This volume forms part of a five volume set charting the progress of the nineteenth century movement, which was instrumental in establishing international guidelines for the teaching of modern languages. It was during this period that for the first time, co-operation between phoneticians and teachers culminated in the publication of works that were instrumental in establishing the 'applied linguistic' approach to language teaching in the twentieth century. For the first time, too, the new science of psychology influenced a scientific theory of second language acquisition. The Reform Movement attracted support across Europe, spurring the development of new professional associations and journals. In turn, the publication in these journals of reports of innovative practice contributed to a greater sense of autonomy and professionalism among modern language teachers, who had hitherto tended to live under the shadow of classical language teaching. The practical innovations and theoretical suggestions for the foreign language teaching, although rooted in the nineteenth century, still have relevance today.

Teacher Preparation in Ireland - History, Policy and Future Directions (Hardcover): Thomas O'Donoghue, Judith Harford,... Teacher Preparation in Ireland - History, Policy and Future Directions (Hardcover)
Thomas O'Donoghue, Judith Harford, Teresa O'Doherty
R2,874 Discovery Miles 28 740 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Fifty years ago, in 1967, free education was introduced in Ireland for attendance at second-level schools and great expansion of provision of education at both this and third-level followed. Currently, great interest is developing in this landmark development in Irish history, which was probably the most significant initiative taken in regard to education in Ireland from Independence from Britain in 1922 to the present. This book contributes to the interest generated by this landmark anniversary by tracing the history of teacher preparation in Ireland. It relates to the introduction to the 'free education' education scheme introduced in 1967, in that it provides an exposition on the nature of teacher preparation for teaching in primary and second-level schools both before and after the initiative was taken. Thus, it traces the history of teacher preparation through a number of stages; from education for nation-building in the new post-colonial society to partaking in the recent neo-liberal agenda sweeping through education systems throughout the world. This book should be of interest not only to Irish educationists, historians and policy makers, but also to their counterparts internationally, as well as to comparative educationists. It can be seen as providing an exposition which can be used by teacher educators in many parts of the world which they can use to sharpen their perceptions of their own situations through comparison and contrast, provoke ideas for critical discussion, and stimulate them to come to an understanding of the importance of considering contemporary developments within their wider historical contexts.

Holistic Science - The Evolution of the Georgia Institute of Ecology (1940-2000) (Hardcover): Gary Wayne Barrett, Terry L.... Holistic Science - The Evolution of the Georgia Institute of Ecology (1940-2000) (Hardcover)
Gary Wayne Barrett, Terry L. Barrett
R2,810 Discovery Miles 28 100 Ships in 10 - 15 working days


Contents:
Introduction 1. Ecology at the University of Georgia: A Holistic Perspective Early History 2. Turning Points in the History of the Institute of Ecology 3. Establishing the Network Administrative Support - University of Georgia 4. The Educational Philosophy and the Establishment of the School of Ecology 5. Training Ecologists for the Twenty-first Century Interfacing Centers of Research 6. Savannah River Ecology Laboratory: A Model for Cooperative Partnership between a University and the Federal Government 7. The University of Georgia Marine Institute: The First Decade 8. Long-term Ecological Research: Coweeta History and Perspectives 9. Horshoe Bend Research: Old Field Studies (1966-1975) and Agroecosystem Studies (1976-2000) 10. The Network Variable in Ecology: A Partial Account of Georgia Systems Ecology with Research Sketches from the Okefenokee 11. The Joseph W. Jones Ecological Research Center: Co-Directed Applied and Basic Research in the Private Sector Linking Research with Education 12. Tropical Ecology with the Institute of Ecology 13. Environmental Literacy 14. The Institute of Ecology's Graduate Training Program in Conservation Ecology and Sustainable Development 15. The Frontier Sciences: Ecology's Interfaced Fields of Learning Overview 16. Eugene P. Odum, the Ecosystem Approach, and the Future 17. Holistic Science and the Twenty-first Century

Fifty Modern Thinkers on Education - From Piaget to the Present (Hardcover): Liora Bresler, David Cooper, Joy Palmer Fifty Modern Thinkers on Education - From Piaget to the Present (Hardcover)
Liora Bresler, David Cooper, Joy Palmer
R3,522 Discovery Miles 35 220 Ships in 10 - 15 working days


Fifty Modern Thinkers on Education looks at fifty of the twentieth century's most significant contributors to the debate on education. Together with Fifty Major Thinkers on Education this book provides a unique history of educational thinking. Each essay gives key biographical information, an outline of the individual's principal achievements and activities, an assessment of his or her impact and influence and a list of their major writings and suggested further reading.

In Their Time - A History of Feminism in Western Society (Hardcover): Marlene LeGates In Their Time - A History of Feminism in Western Society (Hardcover)
Marlene LeGates
R4,099 Discovery Miles 40 990 Ships in 10 - 15 working days


Contents:
1. Feminism and Patriarchy: An Introduction 2. From Jesus to Joan of Arc 3. The Impact of the Renaissance: Women, Learning and the Creative Arts 4. Religion, Politics, and Literature in Early Modern Europe 5. Revolution in Philosophy and Politics 6. Radicals and Reformers 7. The Beginnings of First-Wave Feminism 8. Issues in First-Wave Feminism 9. Wartime and Inter-war Feminism 10. The Origins of the Second Wave Conclusion. Index.

Policing: A short history - A short history (Hardcover): Philip Rawlings Policing: A short history - A short history (Hardcover)
Philip Rawlings
R3,517 Discovery Miles 35 170 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book provides an overview of the history of policing in the UK. Its primary aim is to investigate the shifting nature of policing over time, and to provide a historical foundation to today's debates. Policing: a short history moves away from a focus on the origins of the 'new police', and concentrates rather on broader (but much neglected) patterns of policing. How was there a shift from communal responsibility to policing? What has been expected of the police by the public and vice versa? How have the police come to dominate modern thinking on policing? The book shows how policing - in the sense of crime control and order maintenance - has come to be seen as the work which the police do, even though the bulk of policing is undertaken by people and organisations other than the police. This book will be essential reading for anybody interested in the history of policing, on how differing perceptions emerged on the function of policing on the part of the public, the state and the police, and in today's intense debates on what the police do.

Rock Concert - A High-Voltage History, from Elvis to Live Aid (Paperback, Main): Marc Myers Rock Concert - A High-Voltage History, from Elvis to Live Aid (Paperback, Main)
Marc Myers
R288 Discovery Miles 2 880 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Decades after the rise of rock music in the 1950s, the rock concert retains its allure and its power as a unifying experience - and as an influential multi-billion-dollar industry. In Rock Concert, acclaimed interviewer Marc Myers sets out to uncover the history of this compelling phenomenon, weaving together ground-breaking accounts from the people who were there. Myers combines the tales of icons like Joan Baez, Ian Anderson, Alice Cooper, Steve Miller, Roger Waters and Angus Young with figures such as the disc jockeys who first began playing rock on the radio; the audio engineers that developed new technologies to accommodate ever-growing rock audiences; music journalists, like Rolling Stone's Cameron Crowe; and the promoters who organized it all, like Michael Lang, co-founder of Woodstock, to create a rounded and vivid account of live rock's stratospheric rise. Rock Concert provides a fascinating, immediate look at the evolution of rock 'n' roll through the lens of live performances, spanning the rise of R&B in the 1950s, through the hippie gatherings of the '60s, to the growing arena tours of the '70s and '80s. Elvis Presley's gyrating hips, the British Invasion that brought the Beatles in the '60s, the Grateful Dead's free flowing jams and Pink Floyd's The Wall are just a few of the defining musical acts that drive this rich narrative. Featuring dozens of key players in the history of rock and filled with colourful anecdotes, Rock Concert will speak to anyone who has experienced the transcendence of live rock.

Rezagos - Memorias de MIS Padres (English, Spanish, Hardcover): Aida Santiago Rezagos - Memorias de MIS Padres (English, Spanish, Hardcover)
Aida Santiago
R704 Discovery Miles 7 040 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

La obra recoge en forma de vinetas culturales las vivencias de su autora, en el Puerto Rico comprendido desde los inicios hasta el fin del siglo XX. Cada vivencia, esta presentada en armonia y correspondencia con las tradiciones que le sirven de eje tematico. Presenta las costumbres y valores que nos identifican como pueblo y la importancia de conservar nuestro legado cultural. Su estructura esta definida por cinco topicos: Mis padres y abuelos, Levantando un familion, Tipos y transeuntes, Experiencias unicas e increibles y Division generacional. Cada seccion presenta las vivencias del topico separadas entre si por su idea central, quedando cada cuadro como una lectura individual. La cohesion como obra se logra mediante la secuencia cronologica de los eventos y los personajes que la unen como un todo. La narracion fluye en un lenguaje sencillo, combinando la viveza expresiva del puertorriqueno con un vocabulario elaborado y descriptivo. La sensibilidad y emotividad del estilo contrasta con un toque del humor caracteristico de nuestro pueblo. La obra se presta para el analisis literario a nivel superior y universitario por la profusion de recursos literarios, figuras poeticas y complejidad tematica. Asimismo, atraeria al lector aficionado que solo busca el deleite de una lectura amena, asi como a los mas conscientes que buscan un encuentro con sus raices y un despertar como pueblo. La obra en si constituye una valiosa aportacion a los anales de la literatura puertorriquena.

Europe, Sport, World - Shaping Global Societies (Hardcover): J.A. Mangan Europe, Sport, World - Shaping Global Societies (Hardcover)
J.A. Mangan; J.A. Mangan; Series edited by Boria Majumdar
R4,507 Discovery Miles 45 070 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

In the 19th century, Europe exported its politics, goods, ideas, customs - and not least, its sports, to the rest of the world. This imperialism began a process of cultural diffusion in which sport became a cultural bond, moral metaphor and political symbol. It was a two-way process, for as soon as the world beyond Europe became known to the Europeans, sports from other parts of the world entered Europe. The sports of Europe and the United States were imitated and assimilated and became symbols of national and cosmopolitan identity. This work examines the national and international importance of sport and its role in shaping post-millennium global culture.

Cultural History and Education - Critical Essays on Knowledge and Schooling (Hardcover): Thomas Popkewitz Cultural History and Education - Critical Essays on Knowledge and Schooling (Hardcover)
Thomas Popkewitz
R5,506 Discovery Miles 55 060 Ships in 10 - 15 working days


Contents:
1. History, the Problem of Knowledge, and the New Cultural History of Schooling Thomas S Popkewitz, Miguel A Pereyra and Barry M Franklin 2. Texts, Images and Memories: writing 'New' Histories of Education Antonio Novoa 3. 'A New Cultural History of Education': A Developmental Perspective on History of Education Research Heinz-Elmar Tenorth 4. Politics and Culture in the Making of History of Education in Brazil Mirian Jorge Warde and Marta Maria Chayas de Carvalho 5. Genealogy of Education: Some Models of Analysis ^Julia Varela 6. History of Education and Cultural History: Possibilities, Problems and Questions Antonion Vinao 7. The Production of Reason and Power: Curriculum History and Intellectual Traditions Thomas S Popkewitz 8. Notes from Nowhere (On the Beginnings of Modern Schooling) David Hamilton 9. School Uniforms and the Disciplining of Appearances: Towards a History of the Regulation of the Bodies in Modern Educational Systems nes Dussel 10. Ideas in a Historical Web: A Genealogy of Educational Ideas and Reforms in Iceland Ingolfur Asgeir Johannesson 11. Literacy and Schooling from a Cultural Historian's Point of View Anne-Marie Chartier and Jean Hebrard 12. Teacher Education Reform in the Shadow of State University Links: The Cultural Politics of Texts Katharina E Heyning 13. Dewey and Vygotsky: Ideas in Historical Spaces Thomas S Popkewitz

Journalism United States   Pt1 (Hardcover): Frederic Hudson Journalism United States Pt1 (Hardcover)
Frederic Hudson
R9,868 Discovery Miles 98 680 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

"I would rather live in a country with newspapers and without a government, than in a country with a government but without newspapers" - Thomas Jefferson. This is the first volume in a set traces the development of American journalism from its early beginnings in the 17th century up until 1940. Together the books outline the enormous changes which the industry underwent, from the production techniques to journalistic practices and changes in distribution methods. Media historians considered Hudson's history, "Journalism in the United States, from 1600-1872 (1873)", to be the authoritative text for the study of the development of American journalism, a subject previously neglected by American historians. The work has remained an important source for modern day scholars. Hudson (1819-75) became known as "the father of journalism" for his innovative news-gathering practices and was managing editor of the New York Herald, which by the outbreak of the Civil War was the most widely read newspaper in the United States. Alfred McClung Lee's "The Daily Newspaper in America. The Evolution of a Social Instrument" is an extensive examination of the newspaper industry from 1710 to 1936, from a

Journalism United States   Pt2 (Hardcover): Frederic Hudson Journalism United States Pt2 (Hardcover)
Frederic Hudson
R5,771 Discovery Miles 57 710 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

"I would rather live in a country with newspapers and without a government, than in a country with a government but without newspapers" - Thomas Jefferson. This is the second volume in a set traces the development of American journalism from its early beginnings in the 17th century up until 1940. Together the books outline the enormous changes which the industry underwent, from the production techniques to journalistic practices and changes in distribution methods. Media historians considered Hudson's history, "Journalism in the United States, from 1600-1872 (1873)", to be the authoritative text for the study of the development of American journalism, a subject previously neglected by American historians. The work has remained an important source for modern day scholars. Hudson (1819-75) became known as "the father of journalism" for his innovative news-gathering practices and was managing editor of the New York Herald, which by the outbreak of the Civil War was the most widely read newspaper in the United States. Alfred McClung Lee's "The Daily Newspaper in America. The Evolution of a Social Instrument" is an extensive examination of the newspaper industry from 1710 to 1936, from

Daily Newspaper America    Pt1 (Hardcover): Alfred McClung Lee Daily Newspaper America Pt1 (Hardcover)
Alfred McClung Lee
R6,337 Discovery Miles 63 370 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

"I would rather live in a country with newspapers and without a government, than in a country with a government but without newspapers" - Thomas Jefferson. This volume in a set traces the development of American journalism from its early beginnings in the 17th century up until 1940. Together the books outline the enormous changes which the industry underwent, from the production techniques to journalistic practices and changes in distribution methods. Media historians considered Hudson's history, "Journalism in the United States, from 1600-1872 (1873)", to be the authoritative text for the study of the development of American journalism, a subject previously neglected by American historians. The work has remained an important source for modern day scholars. Hudson (1819-75) became known as "the father of journalism" for his innovative news-gathering practices and was managing editor of the New York Herald, which by the outbreak of the Civil War was the most widely read newspaper in the United States. Alfred McClung Lee's "The Daily Newspaper in America. The Evolution of a Social Instrument" is an extensive examination of the newspaper industry from 1710 to 1936, from an economic an

Daily Newspaper America    Pt2 (Hardcover): Alfred McClung Lee Daily Newspaper America Pt2 (Hardcover)
Alfred McClung Lee
R6,336 Discovery Miles 63 360 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

"I would rather live in a country with newspapers and without a government, than in a country with a government but without newspapers" - Thomas Jefferson. This is the fourth volume in a set traces the development of American journalism from its early beginnings in the 17th century up until 1940. Together the books outline the enormous changes which the industry underwent, from the production techniques to journalistic practices and changes in distribution methods. Media historians considered Hudson's history, "Journalism in the United States, from 1600-1872 (1873)", to be the authoritative text for the study of the development of American journalism, a subject previously neglected by American historians. The work has remained an important source for modern day scholars. Hudson (1819-75) became known as "the father of journalism" for his innovative news-gathering practices and was managing editor of the New York Herald, which by the outbreak of the Civil War was the most widely read newspaper in the United States. Alfred McClung Lee's "The Daily Newspaper in America. The Evolution of a Social Instrument" is an extensive examination of the newspaper industry from 1710 to 1936, from

Women in Teacher Training Colleges, 1900-1960 - A Culture of Femininity (Paperback): Elizabeth Edwards Women in Teacher Training Colleges, 1900-1960 - A Culture of Femininity (Paperback)
Elizabeth Edwards
R1,296 Discovery Miles 12 960 Ships in 10 - 15 working days


Women in Teacher Training Colleges, 1900-1960 is an intricate and fascinating investigation of the lives and experiences of women in these important educational institutions of the early twentieth century. The book provides an overview of the historical context of the development of the colleges, using detailed case studies of three colleges: Homerton, Avery Hill and Bishop Otter.
Drawing on a wealth of archival material, primary and secondary sources, and on the oral testimonies of former pupils and staff, the book examines the following key themes:
*the changing social class of women students
*the colleges culture of femininity drawn from the family organization and social practices of the middle-class home
*the conflicting public and private roles of the woman principal
*the role of the college staff and the residential context of college life
*women's sexuality
*the last days of the womens colleges.Women in Teacher Training Colleges, 1900-1960 is an essential contribution to women's history and gives a unique insight into this neglected aspect of women's experiences in the twentieth century.

Historicism, Psychoanalysis, and Early Modern Culture (Hardcover, Annotated Ed): Carla Mazzio, Douglas Trevor Historicism, Psychoanalysis, and Early Modern Culture (Hardcover, Annotated Ed)
Carla Mazzio, Douglas Trevor
R4,524 Discovery Miles 45 240 Ships in 10 - 15 working days


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CultureWork: A Book Series from the Center for Literacy and Cultural Studies at Harvard

The Renaissance Computer - Knowledge Technology in the First Age of Print (Hardcover): Jonathan Sawday, Neil Rhodes The Renaissance Computer - Knowledge Technology in the First Age of Print (Hardcover)
Jonathan Sawday, Neil Rhodes
R4,501 Discovery Miles 45 010 Ships in 10 - 15 working days


In the fifteenth century the printing press was the 'new technology'. The first ever information revolution began with the advent of the printed book, enabling Renaissance scholars to formulate new ways of organising and disseminating knowledge.
As early as 1500 there were already 20 million books in circulation in Europe. How did this rapid explosion of ideas impact upon the evolution of new disciplines?
The Renaissance Computer looks at the fascinating development of new methods of information storage and retrieval which took place at the very beginning of print culture. And it asks some crucial questions about the intellectual conditions of our own digital age. A dazzling array of leading experts in Renaissance culture explore topics of urgent significance today, including:
* the contribution of knowledge technologies to state formulation and national identity
*the effect of multimedia, orality and memory on education
*the importance of the visual display of information and how search engines reflect and direct ways of thinking.

eBook available with sample pages: 0203463307

The Renaissance Computer - Knowledge Technology in the First Age of Print (Paperback): Jonathan Sawday, Neil Rhodes The Renaissance Computer - Knowledge Technology in the First Age of Print (Paperback)
Jonathan Sawday, Neil Rhodes
R1,296 Discovery Miles 12 960 Ships in 10 - 15 working days


In the fifteenth century the printing press was the 'new technology'. The first ever information revolution began with the advent of the printed book, enabling Renaissance scholars to formulate new ways of organising and disseminating knowledge.
As early as 1500 there were already 20 million books in circulation in Europe. How did this rapid explosion of ideas impact upon the evolution of new disciplines?
The Renaissance Computer looks at the fascinating development of new methods of information storage and retrieval which took place at the very beginning of print culture. And it asks some crucial questions about the intellectual conditions of our own digital age. A dazzling array of leading experts in Renaissance culture explore topics of urgent significance today, including:
* the contribution of knowledge technologies to state formulation and national identity * the effect of multimedia, orality and memory on education * the importance of the visual display of information and how search engines reflect and direct ways of thinking.

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
R1,236 Discovery Miles 12 360 Ships in 10 - 15 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.

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