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Television Studies: the Basics by Toby Miller
Category: Culture | Series: The\Basics Ser.
Television Studies: The Basics is a lively introduction to the study of a powerful medium. It examines the major theories and debates surrounding production and reception over the years and considers both the role and future of television. Topics covered include: broadcasting history and technology ...Show more
Terrorism: The Basics by James Lutz & Brenda Lutz
Category: Reference | Series: The Basics
Terrorism: The Basics is an ideal starting point for anyone interested in one of the most discussed, written about and analysed aspects of modern life. Common misconceptions are dispelled as the authors provide clear and jargon-free answers to the big questions: What does terrorism involve? Who can be c ...Show more
The Holocaust - The Basics by Paul R. Bartrop
Category: History | Series: The\Basics Ser.
The Holocaust: The Basics is a concise introduction to the study of this seismic event in mid twentieth-century human history. The book takes an original approach as both a narrative and thematic introduction to the topict, and provides a core foundation for readers embarking upon their own study. The ...Show more
The Olympics: The Basics by Andy Miah
Category: Culture | Series: The Basics
The Olympics: The Basics is an accessible, contemporary introduction to the Olympic movement and Games. Chapters explain how the Olympics transcend sports, engaging us with a range of contemporary philosophical, social, cultural and political matters, including: peace development and diplomacy manageme ...Show more
The Qur'an : The Basics by Oliver (TRN) Massimo; Leaman Campanini
Category: Religion | Series: The Basics
Theatre Studies: The Basics by Robert Leach
Category: Performing Arts Drama Plays | Series: The Basics
Now in a second edition, Theatre Studies: The Basics is a fully updated guide to the wonderful world of theatre. The practical and theoretical dimensions of theatre - from acting to audience - are woven together throughout to provide an integrated introduction to the study of drama, theatre and performa ...Show more
Witchcraft: the Basics by Marion Gibson
Category: Occult | Series: The\Basics Ser.
Witchcraft: The Basics is an accessible and engaging introduction to the scholarly study of witchcraft, exploring the phenomenon of witchcraft from its earliest definitions in the Middle Ages through to its resonances in the modern world. Through the use of two case studies, this book delves into the em ...Show more
Women's Studies: The Basics by Bonnie G. Smith
Category: Social Sciences | Series: The\Basics Ser.
Women's Studies: The Basics is an accessible introduction to the pathbreaking and cross-disciplinary study of women--past and present. Tracing the history of the field from its origins, this revised and updated text sets out the main topics making up the discipline, exploring its global development and ...Show more