First published in 2004. A collection of the pioneering work from The Centre for Contemporary Cultural Studies.

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First published in 2004. A collection of the pioneering work from The Centre for Contemporary Cultural Studies.

This book draws on and brings together two facets of Northumberland, the diverse and beautiful landscape and the fascinating and hugely important history of the area, which make it a truly outstanding place to visit and wander through. With a narrative that takes the reader through over 10,000 years of history and 31 walks which explore the areas where it all happened, this is an essential guide for all those who like to enjoy the countryside and the history within it. Northumberland boasts a huge diversity in the character of its landscape. From the wild uplands of the Cheviot Hills and North Pennines, to the fertile valleys of the Tyne and Tweed and on to the magnificent cliffs and sweeping beaches of the coastal fringe, the county has almost everything. The history is very special too, with some of the most influential events in British history having happened here. Stone, Bronze and Iron Age people, Romans, Dark Age Warlords and Christians, Reivers and Industrialists have all left their mark. It's all there to be discovered if you know where to look.

Thiol-X chemistries are already well established techniques, but it is only recently that they have been exploited for the functionalization and synthesis of polymers and other materials. As such, information on these techniques is scattered across the literature and Thiol-X Chemistries in Polymer and Materials Science is the first book to compile work specifically focussing on the application of thiol-based chemistries in materials design and synthesis. The book introduces the various thiol-X chemistries currently available and applications where they have been successfully used, including examples of 'click' processes, in polymerizations, polymer synthesis, and polymer modification. Short 'how to' sections within the chapters also provide general experimental techniques to employ the various chemistries described. Written by leading experts in the field, this book is a comprehensive resource for postgraduates, academics and industrial practitioners interested in polymer and materials applications.