This book explores how people may use music in ways that are helpful for them, especially in relation to a sense of wellbeing, belonging and participation. The central premise for the study is that help is not a decontextualized effect that music produces. The book contributes to the current discourse on music.

This book explores the ways in which children make meaning of the various texts they meet both in and out of school, and shows teachers how they can build imaginative learning experiences for their pupils from a whole range of published materials.

Is it possible, Young aks, to write history that avoids the trap of Eurocentrism? Is history simply a Western myth? This edition of this reflection on these topics features a substantial essay reflecting on changes in the field and in the author's own position since its initial publication.

Explores modes of racial coding in Hollywood cinema from 1915 to 1985. This study presents three major methods through which racist ideology functions in film - "mythification", marking and omission. It analyzes film texts drawn from both classical Hollywood and Black independent film culture.

With extracts from in-depth life history interviews, this unique book examines the experiences of white women in a racially hierarchical society.

Offering insights and solutions, this book acts as a practical guide to coach practitioners in their personal and professional development, helping them to raise the achievement of children exhibiting challenging behaviour. It draws practitioners towards a holistic understanding of ourselves and how we impact on children's learning and behaviour.

From Karl Marx to the Marx Brothers Who's Who in Jewish History presents a complete reference guide to over a thousand prominent men and women who have shaped Jewish culture.

Why I am not a Christian is considered one of the most blasphemous philosophical documents ever written, and at a time when we have faith schools and wars over religious beliefs, its message today couldn't be more relevant.