Books published by Continuum Publishing Corporation

Providing a fresh reevaluation of '70s in popular music, this book contextualizes the era in terms of both radio history and cultural analysis. It focuses on the emergence of commercial music radio "formats", which refer to distinct musical genres aimed toward specific audiences. It makes a case for the significance of early '70s formatting.

Examining some of the most important debates in post-Romantic aesthetics through highly focused textual readings of authors from Walter Pater and Henry James to Samuel Beckett and Alan Hollinghurst, this title investigates the dialectical position of irony in Aestheticism and Modernism.

That Christians are persecuted in various parts of the world is well-known. Less often documented are the violent, systematic attacks on churches and holy sites. This book focuses on the attacks on Christian communities in many parts of the world. It presents graphic photographs and survivors' accounts as testimony to widespread destruction.

Ever since the end of the Cold War the Balkans have preoccupied European public opinion much more than any other region of the old Eastern bloc. This title is a study of the history of the public image of the Balkans in Britain from 1900-1945.

Offers a comprehensive historical overview of the field of aesthetics. This book reconstructs the history of aesthetics, clearly illustrating the some of the important attempts to address such crucial issues as the nature of aesthetic judgment, the status of art, and the place of the arts within society.

An interpretation of the work of Slavoj Zizek, one of the world's leading contemporary thinkers, through a study of his relationship with the work of Martin Heidegger. It argues that Zizek's oeuvre is largely a response to Heidegger's philosophy of finitude, an imminent critique of it which pulls it in the direction of revolutionary praxis.

Offers a constructive appraisal of the relationship between secular development and Christian mission, demonstrating the opportunities and problems associated with the work of faith-based organisations. This book considers the implications, consequences, opportunities and constraints faced when mission and development endeavours coincide.

Explores the benefits and dangers of the increasing use of technology in education. This book encourages the reader to engage with various facets of the debate considering the philosophical, psychological and sociological implications of the relationship between technology and education.

An analysis of how Critical Pedagogy can be a force for positive change in schools around the world, helping the most disadvantaged students. It shows how teachers, students, parents, communities, and researchers can develop narratives that amount to working with and for those who are increasingly being silenced, marginalised and excluded.

Digital piracy, audio mashups, The Onion and Wikipedia are all examples of transgression in our current mediascape. This book addresses the multifaceted aspects of transgression in the digital age, from piracy to audio mashups.

Hunter S Thompson was a patriot but also a stubborn individualist. This work looks at Hunter S Thompson's complex relationship with America. It examines the whole range of Thompson's work, from his early reporting from the South American client states of the USA in the 1960s to his twenty-first-century internet columns on sport, politics and 9/11.

A guide to the newest 50 films, chosen by the National Film Registry, from 2009/10. It is suitable for those who love American movies and who wants to learn more about them.

Argues for the relevance of Rousseau's thought to contemporary debates about democracy and the work of such thinkers as Lefort, Laclau and Mouffe. This book stresses the theoretical consistency of his political though against those influential deconstructive readings of his work by thinkers such as Derrida and De Man.

Addresses the tension between high achievement and popularity in secondary schools, exploring the sociological impact of this in the lives of young people. This title looks at the relationships between gender, race and social class, and attainment and popularity, for high achieving pupils.

Explores the afterlives of Jane Austen's work in literature, film and popular culture. This study investigates the popular appropriations of Austen in England and America.

Addresses the importance of going beyond equal opportunities. In this book, the contributors provide a compelling argument for promoting equality in primary schools. It covers issues such as: social class; 'race'; gender; sexual orientation; disability and special educational needs with reference to all subjects taught at primary school level.

Little has been written about the potato's Italian history. Italy, like the rest of Europe, owes a lot to the 'Columbian exchange'. As a result of this process, in addition to potatoes, Europe acquired maize, tomatoes and most types of beans. This book examines the important role it has played in Italy's social, cultural and economic history.

One of the most widely-read thinkers writing today, Slavoj Zizek's work can be both thrilling and perplexing in equal measure. Unpacking the philosophical references that fill Zizek's writings, this book explores his influences from Hegel, Kant and Marx, through to his use of Lacanian psychoanalytic concepts.

With emphasis on practical classroom application, this title is suitable for teaching creative writing. Divided into four sections - "Laying the Ground Rules", "What is 'Appropriate' for the Workshop?", "Teaching 'Technique'", and "The Hybrid TA", it explores issues of daily concern to creative writing instructors from many viewpoints.

Examining a range of genres, including novels, memoirs, travel writing and journalism, this book explores representations of Muslims and Islam in modern English literature. Covering a range of texts and authors, it scrutinises the identity 'Muslim' by looking at its inscription in literary writing within the context of significant events.

Offers an insight into key contemporary global issues relating to the lives and experiences of young Muslims. This book addresses many of the central issues facing young Muslims in both localized and globalized contexts through engaging with the work of academics, youth work practitioners and those working in non-governmental organizations.

From the early years of the nineteenth century, cultural pessimists imagined in fiction the political forces that might bring about the destruction of London. This title provides a reading of the popular fiction of London historicized in its political and cultural contexts.

By first taking a look at the critical years before his famed night in 1964 at West Germany's Star-Club, then the tumultuous years that follow, culminating in his years on the American Country charts in the late 60s/early 70s, this book examines and explains the almighty impact of the Father of Rock'n'Roll - Jerry Lee Lewis.

A guide to finding the right school, perfecting your application and polishing your interview technique that empowers teachers at various stages of their career to gain an advantage in a competitive environment.

Examines the implications of the portrayals of Nazis in low-brow culture and that culture's re-emergence. This title also examines past intersections of National Socialism and popular cinema and the reemergence of this imagery in contemporary visual culture.

A study that traces the journey made by the three battalions of the 56th (Independent) Infantry Brigade from 1940 through to the Normandy landings. It considers the styles of war as carried out by British forces and casts new light on the effectiveness of British infantry units and their contribution to war effort.

Provides an overview on how far we have come in educational policy and practice in regards to inclusive education, and suggests possible ways forward. This title brings together and analyses a range of theories and research in exploring inclusion in education.

What is the proper balance between freedom and equal respect for persons? When, if ever, is religious offense not only legally permissible but morally appropriate in a pluralistic democracy? This work examines the contemporary debates in Europe and the international community over 'incitement to religious hatred' and the 'defamation of religions'.