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Economic and Natural Disasters since 1900 - A Comparative History (Hardcover): John Singleton Economic and Natural Disasters since 1900 - A Comparative History (Hardcover)
John Singleton
R3,065 Discovery Miles 30 650 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

A crisis is a period of uncertainty that may or may not lead to disaster, depending in part on the capacity of actors to make sense of what is happening and respond effectively. Disasters in different spheres occur and recur at different speeds and in idiosyncratic ways, but in essence they follow the same pattern. In the wake of the Global Financial Crisis and Eurozone upheavals this timely book argues that the disaster cycle - a framework normally used in the context of natural disasters - is equally applicable to the analysis of other types of catastrophe.Employing a modified version of the disaster cycle framework to compare and analyse a range of catastrophes in different spheres, the author draws on ideas from a variety of disciplines including economics and economic history, disaster studies, management, and political science. This unique comparative approach presents case studies of several important disasters: Hurricane Katrina, the First World War, the depression of the early 1930s, Welsh coal mining accidents, the deadly effects of smoking tobacco, and the Global Financial Crisis and Eurozone catastrophe of the early twenty first century. The author argues that economists and economic policy makers routinely misuse the term crisis to describe episodes that ought to be called disasters. This accessible and fascinating exploration will appeal to students and scholars in economic history, disaster studies, management, public policy, and related disciplines. The comparison of crisis and disaster management is also essential reading for policy makers.

John McGahern - Ways of Looking: John Singleton John McGahern - Ways of Looking
John Singleton
R4,052 Discovery Miles 40 520 Ships in 9 - 15 working days

John McGahern (1934-2006) believed that fiction could act as a window on the world. Such windows, however, frame our fields of vision, alter and shape our perspectives. Far from being static, the artist’s perspective must continually evolve. This book provides a literary analysis of John McGahern’s artistic and poetic vision – his ‘ways of looking’, examining the shifting focus of this vision: how and why it develops, what effects such developments have on the work’s forms, and how these forms evolve, at what times and in response to what stimuli. This volume demonstrates that such developments mirror an analogous social expansion during the latter half of the twentieth century and argues that McGahern’s literary spaces relate to his efforts to realise a more accommodating form to envelop the structureless society. While the number of critical studies on McGahern has increased markedly in recent years, research still tends to fall into the well-established camps of social realism or literary aestheticism. This text aims to explore the common ground between the material context and social worlds of each work and the hermeneutics of a ‘traditional’ literary investigation. It traverses such divides through close readings of McGahern’s work, with attention to the topopoetical production of images of the house, the home, and the family unit. The book ultimately shows how attention to McGahern’s literary spaces provides a greater understanding of the aesthetic, vision and form of each novel, and allows us to understand those aspects relative to the social, cultural and political undercurrents of the works individually and collectively.

Abduction (DVD): Taylor Lautner, Lily Collins, Alfred Molina, Jason Isaacs, Maria Bello, Michael Nyqvist, Sigourney Weaver,... Abduction (DVD)
Taylor Lautner, Lily Collins, Alfred Molina, Jason Isaacs, Maria Bello, … 1
R24 Discovery Miles 240 Ships in 10 - 20 working days

Taylor Lautner stars in this action thriller about a young man who sets out to uncover his true identity. Nathan (Lautner) is an ordinary teenager whose life is blown apart when a classmate spots his baby picture on a missing person's website. Nathan begins to suspect that his 'parents' are in fact secret agents, and must fight tooth and nail to get to the bottom of the sinister plot behind his so-called reality. Maria Bello, Alfred Molina and Sigourney Weaver co-star.

20th Century Britain - Economic, Cultural and Social Change (Paperback, 3rd edition): Nicole Robertson, John Singleton, Avram... 20th Century Britain - Economic, Cultural and Social Change (Paperback, 3rd edition)
Nicole Robertson, John Singleton, Avram Taylor, Francesca Carnevali, Julie-Marie Strange
R1,116 Discovery Miles 11 160 Ships in 9 - 15 working days

A concsie, comprehensive textbook on twentieth century Britain inclding thematic chapters and case-study chapters on key periods and topics that will engage attention. British History is still widely studied and this book provides an up-to-date survey of that history. The book is fully updated and engages with the most recent historioigraphy as well as what people said they needed, such as more qunatative approaches, movement away from the binary focus on pre- and post-1945.

2 Fast 2 Furious (DVD): Paul Walker, Tyrese, Eva Mendes, Cole Hauser, Ludacris, James Remar, Mark Boone Jr, Devon Aoki 2 Fast 2 Furious (DVD)
Paul Walker, Tyrese, Eva Mendes, Cole Hauser, Ludacris, … 2
R31 Discovery Miles 310 Ships in 10 - 20 working days

John Singleton's sequel to 'The Fast and the Furious' - which brought stardom to Vin Diesel. Diesel decided not to reprise his role but Paul Walker did. Former undercover cop Brian O'Conner (Walker) finds himself on the trail of another group of underground car enthusiasts in an attempt to redeem himself after his illegal escapades in the first movie. This time the location is Miami, where O'Connor has been making money out of street racing, and he is asked to bring down the drugs baron Carter Verone (Cole Hauser) in exchange for erasing his criminal record. Enlisting the help of an ex-con (Tyrese), O'Connor once again finds himself raging through the streets in stolen cars.

2 Fast 2 Furious (DVD): Paul Walker, Tyrese, Eva Mendes, Cole Hauser, Ludacris, James Remar, Mark Boone Jr, Devon Aoki 2 Fast 2 Furious (DVD)
Paul Walker, Tyrese, Eva Mendes, Cole Hauser, Ludacris, …
R127 Discovery Miles 1 270 Ships in 8 - 13 working days

John Singleton's sequel to 'The Fast and the Furious' - which brought stardom to Vin Diesel. Diesel decided not to reprise his role but Paul Walker did. Former undercover cop Brian O'Conner (Walker) finds himself on the trail of another group of underground car enthusiasts in an attempt to redeem himself after his illegal escapades in the first movie. This time the location is Miami, where O'Connor has been making money out of street racing, and he is asked to bring down the drugs baron Carter Verone (Cole Hauser) in exchange for erasing his criminal record. Enlisting the help of an ex-con (Tyrese), O'Connor once again finds himself raging through the streets in stolen cars.

20th Century Britain - Economic, Cultural and Social Change (Hardcover, 3rd edition): Nicole Robertson, John Singleton, Avram... 20th Century Britain - Economic, Cultural and Social Change (Hardcover, 3rd edition)
Nicole Robertson, John Singleton, Avram Taylor, Francesca Carnevali, Julie-Marie Strange
R4,084 Discovery Miles 40 840 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

A concsie, comprehensive textbook on twentieth century Britain inclding thematic chapters and case-study chapters on key periods and topics that will engage attention. British History is still widely studied and this book provides an up-to-date survey of that history. The book is fully updated and engages with the most recent historioigraphy as well as what people said they needed, such as more qunatative approaches, movement away from the binary focus on pre- and post-1945.

New Historical Perspectives on Women and Economics: Cléo Chassonnery-Zaïgouche, Evelyn L. Forget, John Singleton New Historical Perspectives on Women and Economics
Cléo Chassonnery-Zaïgouche, Evelyn L. Forget, John Singleton
R482 Discovery Miles 4 820 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The articles in this special issue cover the history of women in the economics profession, a largely male-dominated academic field. Contributors explore the many ways in which women have contributed to economics, particularly the careers that women have made (or not made) while confronting discouragement and discrimination. By placing the status and role of these women in historical contexts, the authors seek to enrich our understanding of economics in the twentieth century. Contributors: Rebecca Gomez Betancourt, Jennifer Burns, Cléo Chassonnery-Zaïgouche, Jennifer Cohen, Camila Orozco Espinel, Evelyn L. Forget, Andrés Guiot-Isaac, Erin Hengel, Daniel Hirschman, Marianne Johnson, Christina Laskaridis, Sarah Louisa Phythian-Adams, John D. Singleton, and Sarah F. Small

World Textile Industry (Paperback): John Singleton World Textile Industry (Paperback)
John Singleton
R1,374 R985 Discovery Miles 9 850 Save R389 (28%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This book analyzes the competitive forces which dominate this major sector, and traces how the nature of competition has evolved during the last two hundred years. Through an analysis of key factors, including demand, related and supporting industries, firm strategy, structure and national rivalry, chance and government policy, the author explains how and why the locus of competitive advantage in textiles and apparel has moved from country to country, particularly in the period since 1945.

World Textile Industry (Hardcover, New): John Singleton World Textile Industry (Hardcover, New)
John Singleton
R5,190 R3,545 Discovery Miles 35 450 Save R1,645 (32%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days


This book analyzes the competitive forces which dominate this major sector, and traces how the nature of competition has evolved during the last two hundred years. Through an analysis of key factors, including demand, related and supporting industries, firm strategy, structure and national rivalry, chance and government policy, the author explains how and why the locus of competitive advantage in textiles and apparel has moved from country to country, particularly in the period since 1945.

The Political Economy of Nationalisation in Britain, 1920-1950 (Paperback, Revised): Robert Millward, John Singleton The Political Economy of Nationalisation in Britain, 1920-1950 (Paperback, Revised)
Robert Millward, John Singleton
R987 Discovery Miles 9 870 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

In this 1995 study of the causes of nationalisation, experts in British industrial history analyse the public ownership debates, and explain how many well-informed and moderate groups came to believe that the public ownership of certain major industries would be economically beneficial. During Attlee's Labour governments of 1945-51 a number of important industries, including coal, electricity, the railways and gas were taken into public ownership, and legislation was passed for the nationalisation of the steel industry. It was then argued that nationalisation would lead to an improvement in the efficiency of these key sectors, on which the rest of British industry depended for inputs. This study examines the historical issues and uses detailed case studies of industries to explore the public ownership debate.

The Political Economy of Nationalisation in Britain, 1920-1950 (Hardcover, New): Robert Millward, John Singleton The Political Economy of Nationalisation in Britain, 1920-1950 (Hardcover, New)
Robert Millward, John Singleton
R2,686 Discovery Miles 26 860 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

In this modern study of the causes of nationalization, experts in British industrial history analyze the public ownership debates, and explain how many well-informed and moderate groups came to believe that the public ownership of certain major industries would be economically beneficial. During Attlee's Labour governments of 1945-51, a number of important industries, including coal, electricity, the railways and gas were taken into public ownership, and legislation was passed for the nationalization of the steel industry. It was then argued that nationalization would lead to an improvement in the efficiency of these key sectors, on which the rest of British industry depended for inputs. Today, such a policy would be almost unthinkable. This study examines the historical issues and uses detailed case studies of industries to explore the public ownership debate.

Central Banking in the Twentieth Century (Hardcover): John Singleton Central Banking in the Twentieth Century (Hardcover)
John Singleton
R3,178 Discovery Miles 31 780 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Central banks are powerful but poorly understood organisations. In 1900 the Bank of Japan was the only central bank to exist outside Europe but over the past century central banking has proliferated. John Singleton here explains how central banks and the profession of central banking have evolved and spread across the globe during this period. He shows that the central banking world has experienced two revolutions in thinking and practice, the first after the depression of the early 1930s, and the second in response to the high inflation of the 1970s and 1980s. In addition, the central banking profession has changed radically. In 1900 the professional central banker was a specialised type of banker, whereas today he or she must also be a sophisticated economist and a public official. Understanding these changes is essential to explaining the role of central banks during the recent global financial crisis.

Take Sides with the Truth - The Postwar Letters of John Singleton Mosby to Samuel F. Chapman (Hardcover, New): John Singleton... Take Sides with the Truth - The Postwar Letters of John Singleton Mosby to Samuel F. Chapman (Hardcover, New)
John Singleton Mosby
R1,937 R761 Discovery Miles 7 610 Save R1,176 (61%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

During the Civil War, John Singleton Mosby led the Forty-third Battalion, Virginia Cavalry, better known as Mosby's Rangers, in bold and daring operations behind Union lines. Throughout the course of the war, more than 2000 men were members of Mosby's command, some for only a short time. Mosby had few confidants (he was described by one acquaintance as "a disturbing companion") but became close friends with one of his finest officers, Samuel Forrer Chapman. Chapman served with Mosby for more than two years, and their friendship continued in the decades after the war. Take Sides with the Truth is a collection of more than eighty letters, published for the first time in their entirety, written by Mosby to Chapman from 1880, when Mosby was made U.S. consul to Hong Kong, until his death in a Washington, D.C., hospital in 1916. These letters reveal much about Mosby's character and present his innermost thoughts on many subjects. At times, Mosby's letters show a man with a sensitive nature; however, he could also be sarcastic and freely derided individuals he did not like. His letters are critical of General Robert E. Lee's staff officers ("there was a lying concert between them") and trace his decades-long crusade to clear the name of his friend and mentor J. E. B. Stuart in the Gettysburg campaign. Mosby also continuously asserts his belief that slavery was the cause of the Civil War -- a view completely contrary to a major portion of the Lost Cause ideology. For him, it was more important to "take sides with the Truth" than to hold popular opinions. Peter A. Brown has brought together a valuable collection of correspondence that adds a new dimension to our understanding of a significant Civil War figure.

Learning in Likely Places - Varieties of Apprenticeship in Japan (Hardcover, New): John Singleton Learning in Likely Places - Varieties of Apprenticeship in Japan (Hardcover, New)
John Singleton
R3,269 Discovery Miles 32 690 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Likely places of learning in Japan include folkcraft village pottery workshops, the clubhouses of female shellfish divers, traditional theaters, and the neighborhood public bath. The education of potters, divers, actors, and other novices generates identity within their specific communities of practice. In this volume, a collection of nineteen case studies of situated learning in such likely places, the contributors take apprenticeship as a fundamental model of experiential education in authentic arenas of cultural practice. Together, the essays demonstrate a rich variety of Japanese pedagogical arrangements and learning patterns, both historical and contemporary. All cases respond to the call for a new focus on "situated learning", an educational anthropology of the social relations and meanings of educational process.

Four Brothers (DVD): Mark Wahlberg, Tyrese Gibson, André Benjamin, Garrett Hedlund, Terrence Howard, Joshua Charles, Sofía... Four Brothers (DVD)
Mark Wahlberg, Tyrese Gibson, André Benjamin, Garrett Hedlund, Terrence Howard, … 2
R55 Discovery Miles 550 Out of stock

Mark Wahlberg stars in this revenge thriller. When their mother is murdered during a hold-up in a local grocery store, her four adopted sons decide to take the law into their own hands and find the man responsible for the crime. As they investigate, they discover that Jeremiah's (Andre Benjamin) dealings with a local criminal (Chiwetel Ejiofor) may have something to do with the case, and that the two policemen investigating the murder may not be quite what they seem.

Mosby's War Reminiscences, and Stuart's Cavalry Campaigns (Paperback): John Singleton Mosby Mosby's War Reminiscences, and Stuart's Cavalry Campaigns (Paperback)
John Singleton Mosby
R668 Discovery Miles 6 680 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Letters & Papers of John Singleton Copley and Henry Pelham, 1739-1776: John Singleton Copley Letters & Papers of John Singleton Copley and Henry Pelham, 1739-1776
John Singleton Copley
R1,139 Discovery Miles 11 390 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Letters & Papers of John Singleton Copley and Henry Pelham, 1739-1776 (Paperback): John Singleton Copley Letters & Papers of John Singleton Copley and Henry Pelham, 1739-1776 (Paperback)
John Singleton Copley
R807 Discovery Miles 8 070 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
A Narrative Of Incidents In The Eventful Life Of A Physician (Hardcover): John Singleton A Narrative Of Incidents In The Eventful Life Of A Physician (Hardcover)
John Singleton
R1,147 Discovery Miles 11 470 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
A Narrative Of Incidents In The Eventful Life Of A Physician (Paperback): John Singleton A Narrative Of Incidents In The Eventful Life Of A Physician (Paperback)
John Singleton
R815 Discovery Miles 8 150 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
A Life of Lord Lyndhurst From Letters and Papers in Possession of His Family (Hardcover): Theodore Martin, Baron John Singleton... A Life of Lord Lyndhurst From Letters and Papers in Possession of His Family (Hardcover)
Theodore Martin, Baron John Singleton Copley Lyndhurst
R1,164 Discovery Miles 11 640 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
A Life of Lord Lyndhurst From Letters and Papers in Possession of His Family (Paperback): Theodore Martin, Baron John Singleton... A Life of Lord Lyndhurst From Letters and Papers in Possession of His Family (Paperback)
Theodore Martin, Baron John Singleton Copley Lyndhurst
R855 Discovery Miles 8 550 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Mosby's War Reminiscences, and Stuart's Cavalry Campaigns (Hardcover): John Singleton Mosby Mosby's War Reminiscences, and Stuart's Cavalry Campaigns (Hardcover)
John Singleton Mosby
R954 Discovery Miles 9 540 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Maplewood - The town that wouldn't die Volume 1 (Paperback): John Singleton Maplewood - The town that wouldn't die Volume 1 (Paperback)
John Singleton
R855 Discovery Miles 8 550 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
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