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With the publication of The Rise of the Creative Class by Richard
Florida in 2002, the 'creative city' became the new hot topic among
urban policy makers, planners and economists. Florida has developed
one of three path-breaking theories about the relationship between
creative individuals and urban environments. The economist Ake E.
Andersson and the psychologist Dean Simonton are the other members
of this 'creative troika'. In the Handbook of Creative Cities,
Florida, Andersson and Simonton appear in the same volume for the
first time. The expert contributors in this timely Handbook extend
their insights with a varied set of theoretical and empirical
tools. The diversity of the contributions reflect the
multidisciplinary nature of creative city theorizing, which
encompasses urban economics, economic geography, social psychology,
urban sociology, and urban planning. The stated policy implications
are equally diverse, ranging from libertarian to social democratic
visions of our shared creative and urban future. Being truly
international in its scope, this major Handbook will be
particularly useful for policy makers that are involved in urban
development, academics in urban economics, economic geography,
urban sociology, social psychology, and urban planning, as well as
graduate and advanced undergraduate students across the social
sciences and in business.
A controversial and widely heralded look at the race-related pain and anger felt by the most respected, best educated, and wealthiest members of the black community.
The interface of old age and cinema provides a fascinating yet
uncharted territory in the humanities and social sciences. Two
central perspectives are explored: movies on old age by old
filmmakers; and movies on old age by younger artists. The first
perspective focuses on the cinematic representation of ageing from
within, whereas the second examines the ways ageing is viewed from
the outside. The distinction is based on the schism between the
phenomenology of ageing and its social representation: The one
hinges on intrinsic qualities of 'old age style' or 'late style';
the second addresses attitudes towards old age in general as well
as towards ageing artists and the reception (or rejection) of their
late films. The author combines these general perspectives as it
shifts between text and context, beginning with ageing from the
outside in order to introduce the semantics and pragmatics of the
context (reception and filmmaking stylistic change, midlife images
of old age), and continuing into the world of ageing as
cinematically represented from within, by old filmmakers, an often
idiosyncratic, metaphysical and sometimes unapproachable world. By
providing a roadmap that charts previous scholarly paths of
inquiry, this book offers a panoramic view of the direction of this
new field of cinematic gerontology, and is essential reading for
students and scholars of cinema, humanistic gerontology, psychology
of art, and the sociology of old age and popular culture.
First published in 1979, The Miners: A History of the National
Union of Mineworkers 1939-46 describes the events and factors that
led to the nationalisation of the coal industry in 1946. The World
War had a creative as well as a destructive effect on the industry;
it compressed fundamental changes into seven short years. By the
end of the war, the federated trade unions had succeeded in
bringing about the unification of their industry; and the various
county, district and craft associations were themselves also
unified in one single national body. Two rival plans emerged during
1945: a coal-owners' plan, in conjunction with an 'experts'
report', approved by Churchill and his Caretaker Cabinet, and
Labour's 'plan for the coal industry' which came into force in 1946
as the Coal Industry Nationalisation Act. Anew epoch in management
had begun, with a National Coal Board, new industrial relations and
a new National Union of Mineworkers. This book will be of interest
to students of history, sociology, economics and political science.
First published in 1930, New Zealand in the Making is an economic
history of the democratic experiments in New Zealand. The
geography, population, government ownership of public utilities,
compulsory arbitration, pensions and all other factors have been
covered in detail. The book will be of interest to anyone keen on
learning about New Zealand as well as to students of economy,
history, agriculture, and government.
First published in 1920, Social Theory endeavours to put together
the social contents of various experiences of the ordinary man, and
to make them, as far as they form one, a coherent and consistent
whole. Social theory is not concerned directly with all the actions
of individual men, but mainly with their actions taken in concert
through some temporary or permanent organized group, and with the
actions of such groups as they affect and react upon the
individual. It is not primarily concerned with the State but with
the whole problem of human association - that is, of associative
will and action. This book will be of interest to students of
economics, political science and sociology.
First published in 1956, The Post-War Condition of Britain measures
the extent of changes in Britain since the thirties. It contains
more than two hundred tables on such matters as the national
income, employment, production and productivity, investment and
consumption; health, education, housing, and the insurance,
assistance and similar services; on Trade Unions and industrial
relations; class structure, political attitudes and party
organizations; and the problems of local government and town and
country planning. It is simply written, demanding from the reader
the minimum of technical knowledge of economics or other
specialized studies, and it should serve as an invaluable reference
book for all who need exact information.
The volumes in this set, originally published between 1933 and
1988, come from sociology, politics, philosophy, economics, health
and education. They: Explore a particular level at which the
concept of equality must be applied if educational equality is to
be realised. Present a philosophical analysis of the principle of
equality. Provide a detailed examination of the correlation between
health and wealth, or ill-health and deprivation in Britain.
Include an important contribution to the study of social mobility
in Australia. Evaluate the effects of converting rental housing
into owner occupancy in the USA, the UK and Germany. Presents a
detailed empirical analysis of the key dimensions of inequality and
poverty in Wales.
Following the appointment of its first aristocratic Grand Masters
in the 1720s and in the wake of its connections to the scientific
Enlightenment, 'Free and Accepted' Masonry rapidly became part of
Britain's national profile and the largest and most influential of
Britain's extensive clubs and societies. The new organisation did
not evolve naturally from the mediaeval guilds and religious orders
that pre-dated it, but was reconfigured radically by a largely
self-appointed inner core. It became a vehicle for the expression
and transmission of their political and religious views, and for
the scientific Enlightenment concepts that they championed, and
hence naturally attracted an aspirational membership. ... Through
an examination of new and previously unexplored primary documentary
evidence, the book aims to contribute to an understanding of
contemporary English political and social culture and explore how
Freemasonry became a mechanism that promoted the interests of the
Hanoverian establishment, connecting a number of elite metropolitan
and provincial figures. A range of networks centred on the
aristocracy, parliament, the learned and professional societies,
and the magistracy, are examined; and key individuals instrumental
in spreading the Masonic message are evaluated. Special focus is
given to the role of the 'Craft' in the development of the
scientific Enlightenment. ... Ric Berman concludes that Freemasonry
should be recognised not only as the most prominent of the many
eighteenth-century fraternal organisations, but also as a
significant cultural vector and a component of the social,
economic, scientific and political transformation then in progress.
This analysis throws a new and original light on the formation and
development of what rapidly became a national and international
phenomenon.
1. Analyzing the conflicting meanings of the term ‘cultural
heritage’, this book outlines a framework that will allow the
reader to better grasp the theoretical and practical complexities
of this fascinating notion. 2. Gathering together a range of
existing views on cultural heritage and summarizing the strong and
weak points of the current discourse in a clear, direct way, the
book will be accessible to academics and students, as well as
heritage professionals. 3. There are a large number of books out
there about heritage, but many are quite dated and very few provide
a coherent and structured view of the theoretical tenets behind the
notion of cultural heritage and its practices, as the proposed book
will.
It's time to remake the world - the ground-breaking book on what
steps we should all be taking for the autistic people in our lives.
The modern world is built for neurotypicals: needless noise, bright
flashing lights, small talk, phone calls, unspoken assumptions and
unwritten rules - it can be a nightmarish dystopia for the autistic
population. In Untypical, Pete Wharmby lays bare the experience of
being 'different', explaining with wit and warmth just how
exhausting it is to fit in to a world not designed for you. But
this book is more than an explanation. After a late diagnosis and a
lifetime of 'masking', Pete is the perfect interlocutor to explain
how our two worlds can meet, and what we can do for the many
autistic people in our schools, workplaces and lives. The result: a
practical handbook for all of us to make the world a simpler,
better place for autistic people to navigate, and a call to arms
for anyone who believes in an inclusive society and wants to be
part of the solution.
While much of the current literature on the economic consequences
of an aging population focuses on the negative aspects, this
enlightening book argues that seniors can bring significant
benefits ? such as vitality and competitiveness ? to an urban
economy.The authors illustrate the ways an aging population can
have a positive impact on urban centers, including the move by
large numbers of seniors from the suburbs to the city, where their
disproportionate consumption of education and the arts helps
rejuvenate city centers. Given this, the authors conclude that a
large and active senior population has the potential to assist a
city in the achievement of its strategic economic objectives. The
book includes analyses of the effects of population aging on best
practices in 40 cities in the US and EU, with surprising results,
as well as interviews with city officials and leaders.Academics,
researchers and public officials in the areas of urban development,
public policy and aging will find much in this original approach to
interest and provoke debate.
Book 3 in the New York Times bestselling series, now a TV series on
Disney+! 'This book reminded me of some of the children's books I
grew up with, like Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and The
Phantom Tollbooth.' RICK RIORDAN, author of the PERCY JACKSON
series on book 1 'Like the Potter books, this story goes beyond
mere adventure' BOOKLIST on book 1 Reynie, Kate, Sticky and
Constance are back - but so is Mr Curtain, with another devious
scheme. Can the Mysterious Benedict Society thwart Mr Curtain's
plans, even whilst held prisoner? Join them on their adventure as
they face all sorts of dilemmas in a bid to save Stonetown ... Book
3 in the 4-book New York Times bestselling adventure series - ideal
for children aged 10 and up The series has been adapted for TV on
Disney+, streaming now Join a group of smart and resourceful junior
sleuths as they solve a series of page-turning puzzles and
mysteries Perfect for fans of Robin Stevens's MURDER MOST
UNLADYLIKE series The adventure continues in book 4, THE MYSTERIOUS
BENEDICT SOCIETY AND THE RIDDLE OF AGES
Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children meets Lord of the Flies
in the exciting debut from Angharad Walker. 'A mesmerising
other-worldly story that got deep under my skin - I couldn't put it
down.' JASBINDER BILAN, author of Asha & the Spirit Bird 'Dark,
tense and intoxicating ... Seriously exciting.' LUCY STRANGE,
author of The Ghost of Gosswater A new boy arrives at the Ash
House. He can't remember his name - or why he's been sent there.
Given the name Sol, and troubled by a mystery pain that no medicine
can cure, he joins the gang of children living in the shadows of
the secretive house. Soon, however, there's more for him to face:
the darkness that descends with the arrival of the Doctor ... A
timeless, multi-layered debut for ages 10+; perfect for fans of
Neil Gaiman, Holly Black, and Ransom Riggs's Miss Peregrine's Home
for Peculiar Children. Truly unique and original storytelling, with
touches of magical realism and dystopia. Features stunning artwork
by Olia Muza.
The world of Freemasonry exerts a powerful influence on the modern
imagination. In an age when perceived notions of history are being
increasingly questioned and re-examined it is perhaps inevitable
that secretive societies such as the Freemasons find themselves at
the centre of considerable speculation and conjecture. To some they
represent a powerful and shadowy elite who have manipulated world
history throughout the ages, whilst to others they are an
altogether more mundane and benign fraternal organisation. Giles
Morgan begins by exploring the obscure and uncertain origins of
Freemasonry. It has been variously argued that it derives from the
practices of medieval stonemasons, that it dates to events
surrounding the construction of the Temple of Solomon and that it
is connected to ancient Mystery Cults. One of the major and often
disputed claims made for Freemasonry is that it is directly
attributable to the Knights Templar, generating a wealth of
best-selling publications such as 'The Holy Blood and the Holy
Grail' and more recently Dan Brown's 'The Da Vinci Code', linking
Freemasonry to a supposed secret order known as the Priory of Sion
who are the guardians of the true nature of the Holy Grail.
Freemasonry today is a worldwide phenomenon that accepts membership
from a diverse ethnic and religious range of backgrounds. Entry to
Freemasonry requires a belief in a Supreme Being although it
insists it does not constitute a religion in itself. The rituals
and practices of Freemasonry have been viewed as variously obscure,
pointless, baffling, sinister and frightening. An intensely
stratified and hierarchical structure underpins most Masonic orders
whose activities are focussed within meeting points usually termed
as Lodges. Giles Morgan examines its historical significance
(George Washington and Benjamin Franklin were both Masons) and its
position and role in contemporary society.
Elgar Advanced Introductions are stimulating and thoughtful
introductions to major fields in the social sciences, business and
law, expertly written by the world's leading scholars. Designed to
be accessible yet rigorous, they offer concise and lucid surveys of
the substantive and policy issues associated with discrete subject
areas. This insightful Advanced Introduction explores the key
attributes of cities, identifying their five basic characteristics;
innate complexity, the agglomeration of activities, inter-city
connectivities, the projection of power, and relations to states.
Peter J. Taylor gives a broad and engaging overview of how these
characteristics work and relate to each other, supplemented by ten
short city insights which offer readers specific examples of cities
and themes. Key features include: analysis of cities as the
creative nodes of societies discussion of both contemporary and
historical cities exploration of the different spaces created by
cities and states identification of the demands of cities in
relation to climate change. This Advanced Introduction will be a
valuable guide for scholars and advanced students of urban studies,
cities, urban geography, urban sociology, and social and cultural
geography.
Aging is a subject of concern to everyone, but is widely
misunderstood. If we view it as inevitable, we miss the fact that
not everyone is able to grow to an old age. Realization of this
reality helps us to understand that aging presents a wonderful
opportunity - an opportunity to make choices about how we live
which can enhance the aging process and offer a chance to live to
our potential. This book clearly presents the four, multiple
reserve, factors (cognitive, physical, psychological and social)
which impact our ability to have healthy responses to the stresses
of aging. By giving the biological basis for the advice given, you
will learn the steps to take in your activities, diet and mental
outlook to grasp the opportunity that aging offers. Everyone must
know that what we do makes a difference.
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