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This edited collection brings together leading academics in their
respective fields to examine the European Union's impact on media
and public policy. It provides an analysis of the broader areas of
EU policy and links these together to give a greater appreciation
of the nuances and scope of EU regulatory initiatives and their
impact on the member states. Under a broad public interest
perspective, the authors provide an assessment of the success of EU
policy in protecting the public interest in the culture industries
and respecting certain normative principles and balancing these
with market dynamics.
The basis of this critical examination of Eliot's work, first
published in 1973, is the investigation of his transmutation of
this and other philosophical, mythological and religious motives
into the textures of his verse. This book focuses on Eliot's
peculiar eclectic approach to what he described as 'the Tradition'.
It also recognises the fact that Eliot, for all his attempts at
universality, was a product of time and place, and gives an account
of the way in which his education and experience shaped his most
important interests. This title will be of interest to students of
literature.
The significant changes that have swept the television industry
over the last two decades, most notably a shift to deregulation in
broadcast media, prompt a discussion on how to ensure that
meaningful content is available to the viewer. "Television and
Public Policy" analyzes the current state of television systems in
a selected group of countries by exploring the political, economic,
and technological factors that have shaped the sector in such a
short span of time. Consequently, by positioning the television
sector within issues of media policy and the regulatory framework,
the book questions what these trends mean for television, and the
historical, political, and cultural role in our societies.
" "
"Television and Public Policy" distinguishes itself in several
ways:
*It is a global project in its comparative scope and subject area.
Contributors represent countries including Australia, Brazil,
Canada, China, Egypt, India, Iran, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan,
the Netherlands, New Zealand, Poland, the United Kingdom, and the
United States.
*It is contemporary and filled with information largely absent in
current literature.
*It offers original analysis of the contemporary television
sector.
" "
This book speaks" "to a broad range of academics, postgraduate, and
undergraduate students, and can serve as a key resource for courses
ranging from media studies, to development studies, international
relations, and law.
The significant changes that have swept the television industry
over the last two decades, most notably a shift to deregulation in
broadcast media, prompt a discussion on how to ensure that
meaningful content is available to the viewer. "Television and
Public Policy" analyzes the current state of television systems in
a selected group of countries by exploring the political, economic,
and technological factors that have shaped the sector in such a
short span of time. Consequently, by positioning the television
sector within issues of media policy and the regulatory framework,
the book questions what these trends mean for television, and the
historical, political, and cultural role in our societies.
" "
"Television and Public Policy" distinguishes itself in several
ways:
*It is a global project in its comparative scope and subject area.
Contributors represent countries including Australia, Brazil,
Canada, China, Egypt, India, Iran, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan,
the Netherlands, New Zealand, Poland, the United Kingdom, and the
United States.
*It is contemporary and filled with information largely absent in
current literature.
*It offers original analysis of the contemporary television
sector.
" "
This book speaks" "to a broad range of academics, postgraduate, and
undergraduate students, and can serve as a key resource for courses
ranging from media studies, to development studies, international
relations, and law.
The basis of this critical examination of Eliot's work, first
published in 1973, is the investigation of his transmutation of
this and other philosophical, mythological and religious motives
into the textures of his verse. This book focuses on Eliot's
peculiar eclectic approach to what he described as 'the Tradition'.
It also recognises the fact that Eliot, for all his attempts at
universality, was a product of time and place, and gives an account
of the way in which his education and experience shaped his most
important interests. This title will be of interest to students of
literature.
Tourism Routes and Trails plunges into the world of 'extended'
tourism, offering an exploration of the 'routes' phenomenon whereby
tourism is no longer for a given destination, but extends over
multiple sites, a territory or landscape. Covering how such routes
are created, often as ways of clustering experiences, it also
reviews their effects on tourism businesses, local populations and
other stakeholders. Emphasising the critical role of local
communities, volunteers and small businesses, as well as those who
provide strategic direction and funding, the book: - Is based in
tourism theory, but focuses on the models and practice of route
formation; - Includes a rich selection of contemporary examples and
cases, showing the reader best practice as well as illustrating
challenges and risks; - Covers both strategic issues of concern to
nations, regions and local authorities, and the complex dynamics
occurring on the ground, such as the role of grass-roots
organisations and local communities. Routes allow destinations to
diversify their offer and spread the economic and social benefits
of tourism. With tourist behaviour increasingly shifting to
thematic experiences, this book shows how to create these in a way
that is both meaningful for visitors and beneficial for the
destination. Suitable for tourism policy makers, economic
development agencies and local stakeholders, it is also a vital
resource for the next generation; students of tourism, sociology,
local politics and economic development.
This edited collection brings together leading academics in their
respective fields to examine the European Union's impact on media
and public policy. It provides an analysis of the broader areas of
EU policy and links these together to give a greater appreciation
of the nuances and scope of EU regulatory initiatives and their
impact on the member states. Under a broad public interest
perspective, the authors provide an assessment of the success of EU
policy in protecting the public interest in the culture industries
and respecting certain normative principles and balancing these
with market dynamics.
Stuttering and Cluttering provides a clear, accessible and
wide-ranging overview of both the theoretical and clinical aspects
of two disorders of fluency: stuttering and cluttering. This
edition remains loyal to the idea that stuttering and cluttering
can best be understood by first considering various overarching
frameworks which can then be expanded upon, and provides a clear
position from which to disentangle the often complex
interrelationships of these frameworks. The book is divided into
two parts, the first of which mainly deals with theory and
aetiology, while the second focuses on clinical aspects of
assessment, diagnosis and treatment. The book also provides
frequent references across Parts I and II to help link the various
areas of investigation together. This revised edition of Stuttering
and Cluttering reflects the major changes in thinking regarding
both theory and therapy that have taken place since the publication
of the first edition. As well as those who stutter and clutter, the
book will be invaluable for speech language therapy/speech language
pathology students, practicing clinicians, psychologists and
linguists around the world.
This comparative study brings together academics and practitioners
who work in the field of media and elections to provide a set of
national case studies and an analysis of the legal and regulatory
frameworks that are employed by nation states to ensure that the
media perform according to certain standards during election
periods. In setting out the legal and regulatory framework each
chapter provides an account of the socio-political conditions and
media environment in each of the countries and subsequently details
the laws that govern the print and broadcast media during election
campaign periods. The countries included are France, Germany,
Italy, Russia, South Africa, the United States, and the United
Kingdom. A set of reflections by a Member of the European
Parliament and a set of recommendations for good practice in media
and elections are also included. Thus, the book is organized to
provide a practical guide so that it can be used as a handbook.
This book is about literary representations of the both left- and
right-wing Italian terrorism of the 1970s by contemporary Italian
authors. In offering detailed analyses of the many contemporary
novels that have terrorism in either their foreground or
background, it offers a "take" on postmodern narrative practices
that is alternative to and more positive than the highly critical
assessment of Italian postmodernism that has characterized some
sectors of current Italian literary criticism. It explores how
contemporary Italian writers have developed narrative strategies
that enable them to represent the fraught experience of Italian
terrorism in the 1970s. In its conclusions, the book suggests that
to meet the challenge of representation posed by terrorism fiction
rather than fact is the writer's best friend and most effective
tool.
Very few people are aware of the significant negative impact that
cluttering -- a communication disorder that affects a person's
ability to speak in a clear, concise and fluent manner -- can have
on one's life educationally, socially and vocationally. Although
different from stuttering, it is often related to this more
well-known disorder. This book treats cluttering as a serious
communication disorder in its own right, providing an in-depth
examination of the critical factors surrounding its assessment,
treatment and research. Using evidence-based data as well as
information regarding the assessment and treatment of cluttering
within the field of speech-language pathology, the volume includes
the latest research findings and work from leading cluttering
experts, worldwide. Current viewpoints regarding cluttering, along
with substantiated evidence are provided. Research findings are
presented regarding the nature and neurology of cluttering. A range
of assessment and treatment methodologies are described in the
context of disorders that may co-occur with cluttering, such as
autism spectrum disorders, learning disabilities, Down syndrome and
stuttering. Future directions with regards to the definition,
teaching and researching of cluttering are also addressed.
Clinicians, faculty members, researchers, students in the field of
speech pathology, and those who clutter, alike, will find this book
an essential and unique source of information on cluttering.
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The clearest and sharpest recognition guide to over 500
invertebrate, vertebrate, and plant fossils from around the world.
This comprehensive pocket guide is the perfect introduction to
finding, identifying, and collecting fossils. It features more than
500 species of plant and animal fossils, from trilobites and
megafauna to dinosaurs and ancient trees. This handbook cuts
through the complicated identification process with expertly
written and thoroughly vetted text that features precise
description, enabling you to recognize a species instantly. Over
1,000 photographs, with illuminating annotations, help you to pick
out a fossil's chief characteristics and distinguishing features,
while a colour illustration shows the fossil as a living plant or
animal. The detailed introduction explains what a fossil is and how
they are classified. Start building your own collection with advice
on where to look for fossils, what tools and safety equipment are
needed for collecting, and how best to organize a fossil
collection. To help you in the initial stages of identification,
this book provides a visual identification key that makes it easy
to recognize a fossil and place it in its correct group. Finally, a
concise glossary gives instant understanding of technical and
scientific terms.
The debate about the relationships among poverty, minorities and
the inner city is rooted in evaluations of policies initiated
decades ago but the issues of this debate have a much longer
ancestry. In many respects the underlying arguments of this debate
were formulated during the second quarter of the nineteenth century
when the first wave of mass immigration from Europe exacerbated
anxieties about the social order of the rapidly growing seaports of
the north-eastern United States. This book examines, from an
explicitly geographic perspective, the relationships between
migrants and the inner city during the period of mass immigration
to the United States from about 1840 until the introduction of
immigration restriction in 1923 4. During this period,
interpretations of poverty became part of a set of assumptions
about the immigrant slums and the presumed deviance of their
residents. At different times these assumptions implied varying
degrees of environmental or cultural determinism, as well as
complex reciprocal interaction between environment and culture.
This comparative study brings together academics and practitioners
who work in the field of media and elections to provide a set of
national case studies and an analysis of the legal and regulatory
frameworks that are employed by nation states to ensure that the
media perform according to certain standards during election
periods. In setting out the legal and regulatory framework each
chapter provides an account of the socio-political conditions and
media environment in each of the countries and subsequently details
the laws that govern the print and broadcast media during election
campaign periods. The countries included are France, Germany,
Italy, Russia, South Africa, the United States, and the United
Kingdom. A set of reflections by a Member of the European
Parliament and a set of recommendations for good practice in media
and elections are also included. Thus, the book is organized to
provide a practical guide so that it can be used as a handbook.
This book is about literary representations of the both left- and
right-wing Italian terrorism of the 1970s by contemporary Italian
authors. In offering detailed analyses of the many contemporary
novels that have terrorism in either their foreground or
background, it offers a "take" on postmodern narrative practices
that is alternative to and more positive than the highly critical
assessment of Italian postmodernism that has characterized some
sectors of current Italian literary criticism. It explores how
contemporary Italian writers have developed narrative strategies
that enable them to represent the fraught experience of Italian
terrorism in the 1970s. In its conclusions, the book suggests that
to meet the challenge of representation posed by terrorism fiction
rather than fact is the writer's best friend and most effective
tool.
Stuttering and Cluttering provides a clear, accessible and
wide-ranging overview of both the theoretical and clinical aspects
of two disorders of fluency: stuttering and cluttering. This
edition remains loyal to the idea that stuttering and cluttering
can best be understood by first considering various overarching
frameworks which can then be expanded upon, and provides a clear
position from which to disentangle the often complex
interrelationships of these frameworks. The book is divided into
two parts, the first of which mainly deals with theory and
aetiology, while the second focuses on clinical aspects of
assessment, diagnosis and treatment. The book also provides
frequent references across Parts I and II to help link the various
areas of investigation together. This revised edition of Stuttering
and Cluttering reflects the major changes in thinking regarding
both theory and therapy that have taken place since the publication
of the first edition. As well as those who stutter and clutter, the
book will be invaluable for speech language therapy/speech language
pathology students, practicing clinicians, psychologists and
linguists around the world.
This collection is the first to bring together scholars to explore
the ways in which various people and groups in Italian society
reacted to the advent of cinema. Looking at the responses of
writers, scholars, clergymen, psychologists, philosophers, members
of parliament, and more, the pieces collected here from that period
show how Italians developed a common language to describe and
discuss this invention that quickly exceeded all expectations and
transcended existing categories of thought and artistic forms. The
result is a close-up picture of a culture in transition, dealing
with a 'scandalous' new technology that appeared poised to
thoroughly change everyday life.
This stimulating guide will help students and their teachers to
achieve stylish performances of music of the Classical period.
Individual chapters from leading experts focus on historical
background, notation and interpretation, and sources and editions,
presenting the latest thinking on performance in a clear, helpful
and practical way. There are also dedicated chapters of specialist
advice for keyboard, string and wind players, and singers, plus a
recommended playlist of illustrative, authoritative recordings.
Fully illustrated throughout with many music examples, facsimiles
and pictures, this is a valuable resource for students of the
Classical period which will also add to the knowledge and
understanding of amateur and professional musicians.
Excellent social work education and training is vital for ensuring
best practice, and it is important to understand the key approaches
and methods in order to provide the best teaching and ensure
effective learning. This volume provides an overview of social work
education, including the background and current context. It covers
the key debates surrounding social work education, such as the
evaluation of social work education, the use of IT,
research-mindedness, and the effectiveness of interdisciplinary
education. The book also offers guidance on effective teaching and
learning approaches tailored to the needs of social work educators,
covering teaching within a higher education institution, on student
practice placements, and in post-qualifying settings. This will be
an indispensable text for educators and trainers in the field of
social work.
Tourism Routes and Trails plunges into the world of 'extended'
tourism, offering an exploration of the 'routes' phenomenon whereby
tourism is no longer for a given destination, but extends over
multiple sites, a territory or landscape. Covering how such routes
are created, often as ways of clustering experiences, it also
reviews their effects on tourism businesses, local populations and
other stakeholders. Emphasising the critical role of local
communities, volunteers and small businesses, as well as those who
provide strategic direction and funding, the book: - Is based in
tourism theory, but focuses on the models and practice of route
formation; - Includes a rich selection of contemporary examples and
cases, showing the reader best practice as well as illustrating
challenges and risks; - Covers both strategic issues of concern to
nations, regions and local authorities, and the complex dynamics
occurring on the ground, such as the role of grass-roots
organisations and local communities. Routes allow destinations to
diversify their offer and spread the economic and social benefits
of tourism. With tourist behaviour increasingly shifting to
thematic experiences, this book shows how to create these in a way
that is both meaningful for visitors and beneficial for the
destination. Suitable for tourism policy makers, economic
development agencies and local stakeholders, it is also a vital
resource for the next generation; students of tourism, sociology,
local politics and economic development.
The Settle & Carlisle railway over the roof of England is
without doubt one of the most spectacular in the country. The
author first found the line by cycling a 100-mile round trip from
home. This and many more cycling adventures - including a day in
Ais Gill signal box, a night at Garsdale troughs and exploring for
the first time the line from Garsdale to Keighley - are all
featured, as are trips to Alston, Kirkby Stephen East and Leeds.
The weather always plays a part in any visit to the Settle &
Carlisle and this book has it all! From warm sunny days to a
cutting icy wind and snow, all were braved to record the final days
of BR steam operation. On 11 August 1968, when the final BR steam
train ran, all enthusiasts thought that was the end of main-line
steam. However, preserved steam had already ventured over the
Settle & Carlisle in 1967 - a fascinating period in history,
now forgotten, where immaculate preserved locos worked alongside
work-stained engines operated by British Railways. However, a BR
steam ban brought this to an end. It is truly remarkable that the
Settle & Carlisle line survived closure and, following the
lifting of the steam ban, preserved steam engines have now battled
to Ais Gill summit for the last 40 years. The author, like many
other people, joined the steam preservation movement and this book
includes his involvement with the overhaul and running of Blue
Peter and high-speed runs to Ais Gill summit. A Passion for Steam
on the Settle & Carlisle Line is therefore an incredible
journey through time showing how steam operation on the route has
changed, and written by someone who know the line so well.
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