In this captivating yet troubling book, Ian Shapiro offers a searing indictment of many influential practices in the social sciences and humanities today. Perhaps best known for his critique of rational choice theory, Shapiro expands his purview here. In discipline after discipline, he argues, schol[...]

Could extinct species, like mammoths and passenger pigeons, be brought back to life? The science says yes. In How to Clone a Mammoth, Beth Shapiro, evolutionary biologist and pioneer in "ancient DNA" research, walks readers through the astonishing and controversial process of de-extinction. From dec[...]

This volume is designed to provide teachers with simple ideas and photocopiable activities to help develop the thinking skills of children between the ages of ten and twelve years.[...]

This volume is designed to provide teachers with simple ideas and photocopiable activities to help develop the thinking skills of children between the ages of eight and ten years.[...]

This work gives a clear understanding of the methods and techniques of valuation. It covers the latest statutes and case law affecting valuation. It is a core text for students and essential reference for practitioners. Despite the volatility in the world's financial and property markets the princip[...]

This book features practicing dance educators, choreographers, critics and scholars, each of whom has a distinguished record of scholarship and practice in the field of dance education. They represent a spectrum of international perspectives on pedagogy, the body, performance, dance and culture. Cul[...]

Michel Foucault's Discipline and Punish is one of the best-selling works of critical theory and a key text on many undergraduate courses. However, it is a long, difficult text which makes Anne Schwan and Stephen Shapiro's excellent step-by-step reading guide a welcome addition to the How to Read The[...]

The environmental challenges faced by China will play a key role in shaping the future of international politics. In this book, renowned China specialist Judith Shapiro sheds new light on China's struggle to achieve sustainable development.[...]

The articles collected here (two appearing for the first time in English) cover a number of topics central to naval history and illustrate the author's contention that this is not only, or even chiefly, a distinct area of special study, but rather a central theme running through the history of Engla[...]

Song by song, album by album, concert by concert, this book analyzes how Jimi Hendrix achieved his unique sound. The book examines all of Hendrix's equipment, providing a nuts-and-bolts analysis of each of his guitars ( including serial number, history, provenance), choice of amps, and his singular [...]

It was 1976 when Leon and Michael Spinks first punched their way into America's living rooms. That year, they became the first brothers to win Olympic gold in the same Games. Shortly thereafter, they became the first brothers to win the heavyweight title: Leon toppled The Greatest, Muhammad Ali; Mic[...]