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This book, first published in 1988, examines the origins, purposes
and functioning of the civic universities founded in the second
half of the nineteenth century and discusses their significance
within both local and wider communities. It argues that the civic
universities - and those of the northern industrial cities in
particular - were among the most notable expressions of the civic
culture of Victorian Britain and both a source and a reflection of
the professional and expert society which was growing to maturity
in that time and place. This title will be of interest to students
of history and education.
This book, first published in 1988, examines the origins, purposes
and functioning of the civic universities founded in the second
half of the nineteenth century and discusses their significance
within both local and wider communities. It argues that the civic
universities - and those of the northern industrial cities in
particular - were among the most notable expressions of the civic
culture of Victorian Britain and both a source and a reflection of
the professional and expert society which was growing to maturity
in that time and place. This title will be of interest to students
of history and education.
This book covers the different types and applications of 15" gauge
railways from the Duffield Bank Railway of the 1870s (and its
antecedents) to the modern pleasure park lines and sites. One of
the unique features of the 15" gauge lines is the remarkable range
of historic locomotives and rolling stock that have either survived
in use or been recreated in replica; and whereas most books rely on
historic black & white illustrations. This book shows that the
15" gauge story can be illustrated almost entirely from
contemporary colour photographs. David Jones has made contact with
a number of enthusiasts, some associated with the Miniature Railway
Museum Trust, who have been willing to contribute illustrations.
The book is arranged in two main parts - text and gazetteer. Text -
History of the 15" gauge - two chapters, dividing at 1945 -
Locomotives - Rolling Stock - Infrastructure (stations and track) -
Bibliography (Also Introduction and 'tailpiece') Gazetteer A brief
account of each of the (approx. 38) 15" gauge lines operating at
the present day, with locations, contact details, opening times and
access, and background information expanding that covered in the
main text. The book sets out to achieve, a fine balance between
holding the interest of the "general railway enthusiast" who might
buy the book e.g. while visiting a preserved railway bookshop, and
including the historic detail researched by specialists. The 15"
gauge railways, throughout their existence, have attracted
colourful and eccentric personalities and David has included
something of the background character of the builders, engineers
and operators to give the story "life" and human interest.
The Russian Diaspora:1917-1941 is a complete reference work to be
used as an overview of the mass exodus from the Russian Empire
after the revolutions and civil war (1917-1921). This book provides
Russian Studies scholars, as well as students of world culture,
with an accessible guide and overview of the emigres own lives, as
well as of their contributions to the literature, music, arts,
science and technology of their host countries. As such, the book
is an essential addition to the history of world culture and
technology. The layout of the book is extremely helpful. Each topic
is introduced using a brief outline of the topic within its
historical perspective. The outline is followed by an alphabetical
listing of the outstanding contributors within the Russian
Diaspora. The final section of the book provides a bibliography of
the available Western-language and major Russian references.
Does 12-21-2012 really mean the end or does it pose another far
darker meaning. For Heather it means a strange and terrifying time
as she tries to cope with the frightening reality that her
grandmother wasn't crazy with those stories about the end of the
world and the judgment of mankind. As her lover's, Tim and Laura
are dragged into her nightmare. Heather tries to hold on as she
first sees the dead men get up and attack the horses they had rode
in on. The only thing she can think of, is ...The Z Word.
Jones and McDermott restore meaning to democratic responsibility by
finding that public evaluations affect Congress. In contrast to the
popular depiction of the representatives controlling the
represented rampant in the political science literature, Jones and
McDermott show that the people are in control, determining not only
the direction of policy in Congress, but also who stays, who
retires, and who faces difficult reelection efforts. This book
makes an important correction to our understanding of how Congress
operates. Sean M. Theriault, University of Texas at Austin. Voters
may not know the details of specific policies, but they have a
general sense of how well Congress serves their own interests; and
astute politicians pay attention to public approval ratings. When
the majority party is unpopular, as during the 2008 election, both
voters and politicians take a hand in reconfiguring the House and
the Senate. Voters throw hard-line party members out of office
while candidates who continue to run under the party banner
distance themselves from party ideology. In this way, public
approval directly affects policy shifts as well as turnovers at
election time. Contrary to the common view of Congress as an
insulated institution, Jones and McDermott argue that Congress is
indeed responsive to the people of the United States.|""Jones and
McDermott restore meaning to democratic responsibility by finding
that public evaluations affect Congress. In contrast to the popular
depiction of the representatives controlling the represented
rampant in the political science literature, Jones and McDermott
show that the people are in control, determining not only the
direction of policy in Congress, but also who stays, who retires,
and who faces difficult reelection efforts. This book makes an
important correction to our understanding of how Congress
operates."" Sean M. Theriault, University of Texas at Austin.
Voters may not know the details of specific policies, but they have
a general sense of how well Congress serves their own interests;
and astute politicians pay attention to public approval ratings.
When the majority party is unpopular, as during the 2008 election,
both voters and politicians take a hand in reconfiguring the House
and the Senate. Voters throw hard-line party members out of office
while candidates who continue to run under the party banner
distance themselves from party ideology. In this way, public
approval directly affects policy shifts as well as turnovers at
election time. Contrary to the common view of Congress as an
insulated institution, Jones and McDermott argue that Congress is
indeed responsive to the people of the United States.
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