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This was the first comprehensive study of film production in
Ireland from the silent period to the present day, and of
representations of Ireland and 'Irishness' in native, British, and
American films. It remains an authority on the topic. The book
focuses on Irish history and politics to examine the context and
significance of such films as Irish Destiny, The Quiet Man, Ryan's
Daughter, Man of Aran, Cal, The Courier, and The Dead.
The past two decades have witnessed major changes in film
industries worldwide in response to both economic globalisation and
technological developments. The dominant position of Hollywood
movies in the global film market has remained largely uncontested,
but Hollywood itself has become increasingly international in its
operations whilst 'regional' screen industries such as those in
East Asia and in the Indian subcontinent have (re-)emerged and
developed new forms of collaboration. The advent of digital
technologies has also transformed the content of films and the ways
in which they are made and consumed. Such changes, in turn, have
posed new economic and cultural challenges for policy-makers around
the world and led to a degree of rethinking of how film policy
objectives are to be conceived, defined and implemented. This
collection brings together a range of international scholars from
the USA, Europe and Asia to consider how film policy has responded
to the various economic, technological and political shifts shaping
the global film industry; and to identify the many tensions between
global and local, economic and cultural, and public and private
policy objectives that have been the result of these changes. This
book was originally published as a special issue of the
International Journal of Cultural Policy.
Architecture in the Age of Stalin: Culture Two examines the
cultural mechanisms that affected the evolution of architecture in
Russia during the Stalinist period. Defining two conflicting trends
- Culture One and Culture Two - that have alternately prevailed in
Russian culture, Vladimir Paperny argues that the shift away from
the architectural avant-garde of the 1920s was not entirely the
result of Stalin's will. Rather, he demonstrates how the aesthetic
choices of Stalin and his architects were conditioned by the
prevailing cultural mechanisms of the 1930s and 1940s. Combining
academic precision with engaging narrative, and using previously
unavailable archival materials published in the West for the first
time in this edition, Paperny leads the reader through the
remarkable trajectory of architectural and cultural transformation
that marked a pivotal moment of Russia's history.
Exploring a new century of architecture in the Windy City Chicago's
wealth of architectural treasures makes it one of the world's
majestic cityscapes. Published in collaboration with the Chicago
Architecture Center, this easy-to-use guide invites you to discover
the new era of twenty-first-century architecture in the Windy City
via two hundred architecturally significant buildings and spaces in
the city and suburbs. Features include: Entries organized by
neighborhood Maps with easy-to-locate landmarks and mass transit
options Background on each entry, including the design architect,
name and address, description, and other essential information
Sidebars on additional sites and projects A detailed supplemental
section with a glossary, selected bibliography, and indexes by
architect, building name, and building type Up-to-date and
illustrated with almost four hundred color photos, the Guide to
Chicago's Twenty-First-Century Architecture takes travelers and
locals on a journey into an ever-changing architectural mecca.
Paperny examines the evolution of architecture in Russia during the Stalinist period. Defining two conflicting trends--Culture One and Culture Two--that have alternately prevailed in Russian culture, the author argues that the shift away from the architectural avant-garde of the 1920s was not entirely the result of Stalin's will. Rather, he demonstrates how the aesthetic choices of Stalin and his architects were conditioned by the prevailing cultural mechanisms of the 1930s and 40s. Combining academic precision with engaging narrative, Paperny leads the reader through the remarkable trajectory of architectural and cultural transformation that marked a pivotal moment of Russia's history.
The past two decades have witnessed major changes in film
industries worldwide in response to both economic globalisation and
technological developments. The dominant position of Hollywood
movies in the global film market has remained largely uncontested,
but Hollywood itself has become increasingly international in its
operations whilst 'regional' screen industries such as those in
East Asia and in the Indian subcontinent have (re-)emerged and
developed new forms of collaboration. The advent of digital
technologies has also transformed the content of films and the ways
in which they are made and consumed. Such changes, in turn, have
posed new economic and cultural challenges for policy-makers around
the world and led to a degree of rethinking of how film policy
objectives are to be conceived, defined and implemented. This
collection brings together a range of international scholars from
the USA, Europe and Asia to consider how film policy has responded
to the various economic, technological and political shifts shaping
the global film industry; and to identify the many tensions between
global and local, economic and cultural, and public and private
policy objectives that have been the result of these changes. This
book was originally published as a special issue of the
International Journal of Cultural Policy.
An authoritative and unflinching analysis of recent approaches to
social policy and their outcomes following the financial crisis,
with particular focus on poverty and inequality. Through a detailed
look at spending, outputs and outcomes the book offers a unique
appraisal of Labour and the coalition's impact as well as an
insightful assessment of future directions.
An authoritative and unflinching analysis of recent approaches to
social policy and their outcomes following the financial crisis,
with particular focus on poverty and inequality. Through a detailed
look at spending, outputs and outcomes the book offers a unique
appraisal of Labour and the coalition's impact as well as an
insightful assessment of future directions.
When New Labour came to power in 1997, its leaders asked for it to
be judged after ten years on its success in making Britain 'a more
equal society'. As it approaches the end of an unprecedented third
term in office, this book asks whether Britain has indeed moved in
that direction. The highly successful earlier volume "A more equal
society?" was described by Polly Toynbee as "the LSE's mighty
judgement on inequality". Now this second volume by the same team
of authors provides an independent assessment of the success or
otherwise of New Labour's policies over a longer period. It
provides: * consideration by a range of expert authors of a broad
set of indicators and policy areas affecting poverty, inequality
and social exclusion; * analysis of developments up to the third
term on areas including income inequality, education, employment,
health inequalities, neighbourhoods, minority ethnic groups,
children and older people; * an assessment of outcomes a decade on,
asking whether policies stood up to the challenges, and whether
successful strategies have been sustained or have run out of steam;
chapters on migration, social attitudes, the devolved
administrations, the new Equality and Human Rights Commission, and
future pressures. The book is essential reading for academic and
student audiences with an interest in contemporary social policy,
as well as for all those seeking an objective account of Labour's
achievements in power.
Although it has never declared a comprehensive 'war on poverty',
the Labour Government that took office in 1997 has introduced an
extensive set of measures designed to counter poverty in childhood
and old age and to address individual and area-based social
exclusion. provide an evaluation of Labour policy towards poverty
and social exclusion between 1997 and 2004. It considers the
challenges the government faced, examines the policies that were
chosen and the targets set for them, and assesses results.
education and health, income inequality and political
participation; asks how children, older people, poor
neighbourhoods, ethnic minorities and other vulnerable groups have
fared under New Labour; seeks to assess the government both on its
own terms - in meeting its own targets - and according to
alternative views of social exclusion; daws on the results of
research carried out within the Centre for Analysis of Social
Exclusion (CASE) and on external evaluations. interest in
contemporary social policy, as well as for all those who would like
an objective account of Labour's achievements as it approaches the
end of its second term in office.
This was the first comprehensive study of film production in
Ireland from the silent period to the present day, and of
representations of Ireland and 'Irishness' in native, British, and
American films. It remains an authority on the topic. The book
focuses on Irish history and politics to examine the context and
significance of such films as Irish Destiny, The Quiet Man, Ryan's
Daughter, Man of Aran, Cal, The Courier, and The Dead.
Two-thirds of UK government spending now goes on the welfare state
and where the money is spent - healthcare, education, pensions,
benefits - is the centre of political and public debate. Much of
that debate is dominated by the myth that the population divides
into those who benefit from the welfare state and those who pay
into it - 'skivers' and 'strivers', 'them' and 'us'. This
ground-breaking book, written by one of the UK's leading social
policy experts, uses extensive research and survey evidence to
challenge that view. It shows that our complex and ever-changing
lives mean that all of us rely on the welfare state throughout our
lifetimes, not just a small 'welfare-dependent' minority. Using
everyday life stories and engaging graphics, Hills clearly
demonstrates how the facts are far removed from the myths. This
revised edition contains fully updated data, discusses key policy
changes and a new preface reflecting on the changed context after
the 2015 election and Brexit vote.
The author, John Hill, is the founder of the hugely influential
architecture blog A Daily Dose of Architecture, which recently
shifted course to focus entirely on architecture books of all
kinds. His selection for this volume spans centuries, continents,
and genres to include Le Corbusier's Towards a New Architecture,
Project Japan by Rem Koolhaas, Atlas of Another America: An
Architectural Fiction by Keith Krumwiede, X-Ray Architecture by
Beatriz Colomina and Thomas Wolfe's From Bauhaus to Our House. The
books selected are organized into the categories of Manifestos,
Histories, Education, Housing, Monographs, Buildings, Exhibitions,
Building Cities, and Critiques, and each one has a reproduction of
the book's cover along with selected spreads which are accompanied
by Hill's informed, personal, and engaging take on what makes the
title unique and indispensable. In addition, sidebar "Top 10" lists
from many of today's leading critics and architects are scattered
throughout. Capturing the best of Hill's insightful and curious
mind, this invaluable resource will broaden the world of anyone
interested in the field of architecture- and provide irrefutable
arguments for these works' continued relevance.
Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Investing: A Balanced
Analysis of the Theory and Practice of a Sustainable Portfolio
presents a balanced, thorough analysis of ESG factors as they are
incorporated into the investment process. An estimated 25% of all
new investments are in ESG funds, with a global total of $23
trillion and the U.S. accounting for almost $9 trillion. Many
advocate the sustainability goals promoted by ESG, while others
prefer to maximize returns and spend their earnings on social
causes. The core problem facing those who want to promote
sustainability goals is to define sustainability investing and
measure its returns. This book examines theories and their
practical implications, illuminating issues that other books leave
in the shadows.
Slim's Burma Boys relates the personal experiences of men who
fought the "Forgotten War" of the Burma campaign. Hill wanted his
readers to know what it was like to be there and with this in mind
he selected a variety of operations and events from B Company of
the 2nd Battalion, the Royal Berkshire Regiment, which he
commanded. He was one of the only men to survive the border
crossing into Burma. The Company earned two Military Crosses, a
Distinguished Conduct Medal, four Military Medals, and a mention in
Despatches. Hill conveys the intensity of involvement in the
action, experiencing the adrenaline rush as well as the fear and
courage of those who took part in swollen river crossings, patrols,
ambushes, skirmishes and major actions against a ruthless and
determined enemy who would never surrender. His memoir is of
general interest as well as a fitting memoir to his men and should
be prescribed reading for all would-be officers and soldiers.
John Hill's definitive study looks at the career and work of
British director Ken Loach. From his early television work ("Cathy
Come Home") through to landmark social realsim films ("Kes") and
modern examinations of British society ("Looking For Eric") this
landmark study reveals Loach as one of the great European
directors.
A lifestyle guide to longevity and good health - from 1750. Writing
in an age when the majority of men didn't live to see their
fiftieth birthday, John Hill provides practical dvice on diet,
exercise and lifestyle, including sleep and emotional health. Full
of genuinely good advice, the book offers sage insights as well as
ridiculous regimes - making it a perfect gift for a man of more
mature years.
FinTech and the Remaking of Financial Institutions explores the
transformative potential of new entrants and innovations on
business models. In its survey and analysis of FinTech, the book
addresses current and future states of money and banking. It
provides broad contexts for understanding financial services,
products, technology, regulations and social considerations. The
book shows how FinTech has evolved and will drive the future of
financial services, while other FinTech books concentrate on
particular solutions and adopt perspectives of individual users,
companies and investors. It sheds new light on disruption,
innovation and opportunity by placing the financial technology
revolution in larger contexts.
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