This book evaluates the moral project of Olympism, analzying the changing value positions adopted in relation to the ideology of Olympism across the period from the 1890s to the present day. The book also analyzes discourses of Olympism concerned with youth, governance, sport for development and international relations.

The Invention of Illusions: International Perspectives on Paul Auster is a collection of essays on Auster's recent novels and films. Following the example of Beyond the Red Notebook (1995), STEFANIA CIOCIA and JESUS A.

Vietnam and Beyond is a comprehensive, in-depth study of Tim O'Brien, one of the most thought-provoking writers of the Vietnam war generation. It is the first major new study of this important writer in over ten years.

Since the mid-90s there has been increased interest in the phenomenon of gay tourism. Researchers are examining the range of cultural, social, psychological and health issues that are affecting men and lesbians on their travels. This book defines gay tourism and is a benchmark for future research on this important and often misrepresented market.

Experienced practitioners, theologians and academics reflect on the Christian voice as it engages in education today. At a time of national uncertainty for RE, questions about faith-based schools and the place of religious belief in the public arena, this volume offers a creative exploration of the future for Christian engagement in education.

This is the account of a qualitative research project investigating the experiences of teachers in English church schools implementing the new pedagogical approach What If Learning. The findings of the project are significant for all those involved in church school education and point towards new ways of thinking about Christian faith and learning.

The true importance of cathedrals during the Anglo-Norman period is here brought out, through an examination of the most important aspects of their history.

This book is addressed to policy makers and teachers who are considering the possibility of getting involved in the teaching of MFL in the primary school.