The editors of Ethics at the Cinema invited a diverse group of moral philosophers and philosophers of film to engage with ethical issues raised within, or within the process of viewing, a single film of each contributor's choice. The result is a unique collection of considerable breadth. Discussions focus on both classic and modern films, and topics range from problems of traditional concern to philosophers (e.g. virtue, justice, and ideals) to problems of traditional concern to filmmakers (e.g. sexuality, social belonging, and cultural identity).

The first book-length study of musical education and culture in twentieth-century Oxford. Music has always played a central role in the life of Oxford, in both the city and university, through the great collegiate choral foundations, the many amateur choirs and instrumentalists, and the professional musicians regularly drawn to perform there. Oxford, with its collegiate system and centuries-long tradition of musical activity, presents a distinctive and multi-layered picture of the role of music in urban culture and university life. The chapters in this book shed light on music's unique ability to link 'town and gown', as shown by the Oxford Bach Choir, the city's many churches, and the major choral foundations. The twentieth century saw the emergence of new musical initiatives and the book traces the development of these, including the University's Faculty of Music and the University Opera Club. Further, it explores music in the newly-founded women's colleges, contrasted with the musical society formed in 1930 at University College, an ancient men's college. The work of Oxford composers, including George Butterworth, Nicola Lefanu, Edmund Rubbra, and William Walton, as well as the composer for several 'Carry on' films, Bruce Montgomery, is surveyed. Two remarkable figures, Sir Hugh Allen and Sir Jack Westrup, recur throughout the book in a variety of contexts. The volume is indispensable reading for scholars and students of musical life in twentieth-century Britain, as well as those interested generally in the history of Oxford's thriving cultural life.

Recent developments in research have added much to our understanding of Mendelssohn. Of crucial importance to scholars has been the re-emergence in Krakow of the large number of Mendelssohn manuscripts with had been thought lost after the removal from Berlin during World War II. Virtually all Mendelssohn's manuscripts are once again available for study, following the discovery of material previously thought lost during World War II. Peter Ward Jones took account of this in amending the text and appendices for this (1990) edition.

Emotional, painful and often sensual, The Way Up follows the trials and tribulations of John Howard, a 26-year-old law school graduate who works through family tragedy, turbulent relationships, and an unexpected series of career changes. Jones' complex characters come to life in The Way Up, as Howard comes to grip with his ever changing reality in this intriguing and dramatic tale.

Written with exquisite detail, After Isaactown is the story of attorney Norm Arnstein, his lingering affection for his sister-in-law, and a kindling romance with Harriet, a woman he meets in the Lincoln Center after fleeing a rainstorm. After Isaactown delves into expectations and illusions, weaving a complex tale of intrigue, power and desire.