This text presents a comprehensive analysis of research methods using case studies and examines the place of case studies in social science methodology.

This volume investigates the changing definitions of the author, what it has meant historically to be an 'author', and the impact that this has had on literary culture.

The nervous system is comprised of a complex network of neurons that are connected by specialized structures called synapses.

A breath of fresh air in a field that can often seem dry and dauntingly theoretical, this book will open the reader¡¯s eyes to the exhilarating possibilities of reading and studying literature.

A revelatory, fly-on-the-wall collection of photographs and stories documenting Eddie Van Halen at work in his famed but seldom seen 5150 studio, from the 2004 reunion with Sammy Hagar through the 2007 reunion with David Lee Roth. ¡°When ...

Andrew Bennett's original study of Keats focuses on questions of narrative and audience as a means to offer new readings of the major poems.

The book then considers the act of reading itself, discussing such issues as the uniqueness of any reading and the difficulties involved in its analysis.

In this fascinating and affectionate account of a unique theatrical phenonemon, Andrew Harris takes an intriguing look at the reality and myth behind the heart and soul of American drama.

This book fills a key gap in international relations theories by examining how actors' preferences and causal conceptions change as they learn from their experiences.

An Introduction to Literature, Criticism and Theory is an indispensable guide. In twenty-four short, compelling and highly readable chapters, this book presents the key critical concepts in literary studies today.