Books published by Continuum Publishing Corporation

Consensus does not mean peace. Instead it refers to a map of operations of war, of a topography of the visible, of what is possible and what can be thought, in which war and peace live side-by-side. This book explores the nature of consensus in contemporary politics. It aims to reopen that space wherein politics once more becomes thinkable.

An exploration of powerful Muslim women covering issues of gender, culture and politics in Islam.

Examines Sub-Saharan Africa's relations with states such as the US, India, China, the EU, and Britain as well as with non-state actors. This book provides a comprehensive and critical appraisal of the ways in which peace, prosperity, and democracy are being advanced (or restricted) by the activities of the great powers in Africa.

Presents an examination of the classic "Pavement" album, including interviews with band members and record label staff. This book pays attention to Malkmus' growth as a musician and songwriter, both of which are evident everywhere on Wowee Zowee.

At a time of tea parties and rallies to restore sanity, the political debate in America has become nothing more than a shouting match of various soundbites. This book presents the conservative and liberal arguments related to the economic issues faced by the Obama administration, including market regulation and green economy.

Setting Jesus in a radical apocalyptic context, this volume draws attention to the eschatological significance of the journey to Jerusalem and Jesus' arrival there.

Offers an ethical exploration of our responsibilities to the animals with whom we share the planet. Issues to do with animal ethics remain at the heart of public debate. This book explores the ways in which we personally relate to other creatures through our diet, as pet owners and as beneficiaries of experimentation.

William Wordsworth continues to be one of the most popular and widely studied poets from the nineteenth century. This guide introduces readers to the literary, philosophical, and political contexts crucial to understanding Wordsworth's poetry, offering fresh approaches for reading his important poems in light of developments in literary studies.

Presents an approach to discourse analysis for both linguists and non-linguistics. This book offers an easily accessible specific methodology for describing the nuances of spoken and written texts, of any length, in meaning and manageable ways. It demonstrates how to compile, contextualize and communicate the intricacies of a language analysis.

Exploring the interactions between Shakespeare and popular music, this book links these seeming polar opposites, showing how musicians have woven the Bard into their sounds. It shows what happens to Shakespeare when he exists in and becomes popular music, in all its diverse and glorious forms.

Explores the development of a range of cults of popular music as a response to changes in attitudes to meaning, spirituality and religion in society. This book investigates the ways in which popular music and its surrounding culture have become a primary site for the location of meaning, belief and identity.

Florence Nightingale is one of the most famous figures in modern history. Based on her writing, this book reports what she said and did. Published to commemorate the centenary of Nightingale's death, it offers a scholarly view of Florence Nightingale's extraordinary life and career that gets to the heart of her range of interests and achievements.

Ferdinand de Saussure (1857-1913) is generally considered one of the main founders of modern linguistics and semiotics. This book introduces the reader to the ways in which Saussure developed his revolutionary insights on language in the context of the linguistics of his time. It is suitable for those studying Saussure, and structural linguistics.

Explores the ethical implications behind the issues related to metropolitan growth and environmental change. This book describes the decisions people make that shape the built environment, from the everyday concerns of homeowners and commuters to grand gestures of national policy.

Proposes a fresh model of genre-based approaches to academic writing, and analyses the ways in which this can be implemented in pedagogy and curriculum design. This book focuses on the use of genre-based approaches to teaching academic writing. It is suitable for researchers in applied linguistics.

Explores the study of literature and literary history in light of global changes, looking at what defines world literature in the 21st century. Surveying ideas of literature from Goethe onwards, the author devises a compelling concept of literary constellations.

Investigates Vladimir Putin's war for control of Russia's vast oil reserves, in particular Mikhail Khodorkovsky's oil firm, Yukos. This title also investigates the complex world of Kremlin politics, including conspiracies and conspiracy theories, allegations that Roman Abramovitch plotted with Putin to destroy Khodorkovsky.

Looks at the philosophical debates surrounding special educational needs and inclusion. This edition highlights the critical perspectives that philosophy can bring to bear on the education policy and provides a varied discussion of the issues. It aims to stimulate debate and to contribute to better informed educational initiatives.

A collection of multilingual case studies drawn from the international media, which uses various methodologies to examine the reporting of conflict around the world. It offers an examination of the reporting of conflict around the world. It is of interest to researchers in sociolinguistics, discourse analysis and media studies.

Introduces the debate surrounding teaching and learning in urban settings in contemporary Britain, and the impact this has on education. This text considers the way we approach teaching and learning in the urban context and examines the debates concerning developments in wider social, cultural, political and economic contexts.

Offers an introduction to a central topic in philosophy. This book offers an overview of the key terms, concepts, thinkers and major works in the history of this key area of philosophical thought. It is useful to undergraduate students of moral philosophy and to the general reader curious about how philosophy tackles issues relating to morality.

Marshall McLuhan was dubbed a media guru when he came to prominence in the 1960s. The Woodstock generation found him cool; their parents found him perplexing. This guide offers a close reading of all of his work with a focus on tracing the systematic development of his thought.

Presents the translation of the poetry of one of the celebrated and influential German thinkers, Friedrich Nietzsche (1844-1900). From his first poems, written at the age of fourteen, to his last extant writings, this title includes his 275 poems and aphorisms. It is suitable for those with an interest in German literature or European philosophy.

A collection of essays on religion and democracy which discusses the questions that characterize these debates at the points of their intersection within political theory, political theology and the philosophy of religion, and considers both the challenges and the prospects of this new era which, following Habermas, one may call post-secular.

Rarely is a crime committed without there being some evidence in the form of language. This title features a series of chapters where gripping cases are described - involving murder, sexual assault, hate mail, suspicious death, code deciphering, arson and even genocide. It details how forensic linguistics helps the law beat the criminals.

A comprehensive reference guide to the key terms, concepts, thinkers and major works in the philosophy of religion. It offers an introduction to a central topic in philosophy. Suitable for first-year students coming to the subject for the first time, it provides summaries of the key concepts in the study of philosophy of religion.