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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.

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.

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'.

Offers an exploration of a best-selling gospel album. Through interviews, musical and theological analyses as well as archival discoveries, this book sets the scene, traces the recording's traditional origins and pop infusions and describes the album's enduring impact.

Radical political thought of the 20th century was dominated by utopia, but the failure of communism in Eastern Europe and its disavowal in China has brought on the need for a new model of utopian thought. This book thus seeks to redefine the concept of utopia and bring it to bear on today's politics.

From the misbehavior of President Clinton to Governor Mark Sanford's Argentinean tryst, sex scandals have become a prominent feature of American public life. This collection of essays explains why politicians elected for their leadership and promises of ethical behavior risk their career, and the socio-political consequences of their actions.

What is ethnicity? How does ethnicity impact on the school experience and academic achievement of individuals? Can education challenge ethnic differences and inequalities? This title introduces the key issues underlying contemporary work, thinking and practice around ethnicity, inclusion, 'race' and education in relation to curriculum.

A comprehensive guide to drama education, ensuring a solid foundation for supporting effective learning and teaching. It explores the history, practice and research in drama education to create a foundation for effective learning and teaching.

Looks at the study of crime and deviance through written, spoken and visual representation. This book deals specifically with the role of language in representations and constructions of crime, deviance and punishment in the media. It provides a toolkit for the analysis of language and images in examples across a range of media.

Discusses the lack of religious understanding in US foreign policy, examining why the US chooses to avoid the religious aspects of international affairs. This title examines why US diplomacy often misunderstands, if not ignores, the role of religion in international conflicts.

Investigates the statement that the major world religions consider women to be inferior to men by reviewing the religious tracts and laws relating to women. Presenting the socio-political context in which these ideas developed, this book reveals that none of them invented the concept, but accepted it as the custom of human society.

Argues that anarchism should be considered the first "postmodern" philosophical and political movement and offers a revision of "classical anarchism." This title looks at the place of "classical anarchism" in the postmodern political discourse, claiming that anarchism presents a vision of political postmodernity.

An exploration of the origins and development of Zionism, illustrating the theory and history of the Zionist movement and the creation of the state of Israel. It provides an explanation of the various forms of anti-Zionism which emerged in the early history of the Zionist movement.

Provides an introduction to the Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius Antoninus. This title presents an exploration of the life and philosophical reflections of this complex Stoic philosopher and Roman emperor.

Offers an exploration of 'new' religious movements which have originated since 1950, setting them within their social and cultural context. This title analyses the concepts we use to discuss new religions, and surveys a range of different movements which were established in the second half of the 20th century.

Through biographical sketches concerning several significant traumatic events, this title helps students and working reporters gain insights into the critical components of contemporary journalism practices affecting news judgment, news gathering techniques, as well as legal and ethical issues.

An exploration of the issues in teaching controversial issues in classroom, drawing on international case studies sharing teachers' and pupils' experiences. It investigates the nature of this type of learning experience and also explores its contribution to the curriculum, particularly history and citizenship education.

Offers an exploration of case-focused methods as a means of bridging the quantitative-qualitative divide and the key methodological issues. Rather than suggesting the 'mixing' of methods, this book provides an interrogation of the arguments and practices characteristic of both sides of the divide.

Offers an introduction to Deleuze's writings on cinema which appeal both to undergraduates and specialists in film studies and philosophy. This book provides explanations of the many categories and classifications found in Deleuze's two landmark books on cinema and also offers assessments of a range of films and directors.

Why has the European Left become so antagonistic towards Israel? To answer this question, this book looks at the struggle between Communism and Zionism from the October Revolution to today. It is of interest students in international politics, Middle Eastern studies.

Kant's central task in the "First Critique" is to tie his metaphysical analysis to the very possibility of nature itself. This title presents a commentary on Kant's aims and arguments in his celebrated "First Critique", within the context of the dominant schools of philosophy of his time.

Offers reflections on the Sunday readings. This title provides a pithy and readable commentary covering all the Sunday readings for years A, B and C. For each Sunday a short commentary on the three readings is given, together with questions and suggestions for personal reflection, and a section for families looking at the readings together.

Explores the emergence, development and application of European education policy up to the 2009 Lisbon Treaty and beyond. This book charts the historical development of a Europe-wide education policy, and examines how that policy has sought to address such issues as European citizenship, human rights and bilingual schooling.

A guide that explains what the term Arab-Israeli Conflict refers to, providing a description of the situation, its origins, as well as the people involved and their motivations. It examines key questions such as the importance of Jerusalem, borders and the West Bank, settlements, terrorism, Palestinian and more.

A practical guide to designing primary curriculum. It looks at how schools can meet the requirements of a National Curriculum and yet be flexible enough to meet the needs, interests and concerns of pupils, to be rooted in their lives and localities and to give scope for teachers to use their own creativity.

In recent years adaptation studies has established itself as a discipline in its own right, separate from translation studies. This book examines what adaption is and what it entails, and moves towards theorizing adaptation studies as a coherent discipline. It aims to showcase the best in international academic and professional output.