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  • The God of Civilization: A Romance

    by M. A. Pittock ...
    “Oh! I have grown so tired of this continual round of parties, calls, and theatre going; I do wish something would happen to break the monotony of my life.” The foregoing remark was made by Mabel Miller, who spoke in a very discontented manner. “Why, Mabel, how can you talk of monotony? There is not a girl in our acquaintance who has more delightful changes of amusement than yourself. What with ... Read more

    $6.29 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Material Culture and Sedition, 1688-1760

    Treacherous Objects, Secret Places

    by M. Pittock ...
    Series series Literature, Cultural and Media Studies (R0)
    Material Culture and Sedition, 1688-1760 is a groundbreaking study of the ways in which material culture (and its associated designs, rituals and symbols) was used to avoid prosecution for treason and sedition in the British Isles. The fresh theoretical model it presents challenges existing accounts of the public sphere and consumer culture. ... Read more

    $80.09 USD

  • The Shortest History of Scotland

    by Murray Pittock ...
    Series Book 22 - Shortest Histories
    READ IN A DAY. REMEMBER FOR A LIFETIMEScotland is one of the oldest nations in Europe. Its territory remains fundamentally unchanged since the fifteenth century, and its southern border with England has barely altered since 1237. And yet Scotland – a country with a global brand, its own law, education and church – is not a state at all. In The Shortest History of Scotland, Murray Pittock argues ... Read more

    $9.49 USD

  • The God of Civilization

    Enriched edition. Unveiling the Enigma of Human Progress and Development in Ancient Civilizations

    by M. A. Mrs. Pittock, Linus Holloway ...
    In "The God of Civilization," M. A. Mrs. Pittock explores the intricate relationship between cultural values and the constructs of civilization. Employing an insightful narrative style that deftly blends historical analysis and philosophical inquiry, Pittock examines how religious and ethical frameworks have shaped societal progress. The book situates itself within a broader dialogue about ... Read more

    $1.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Reception of Robert Burns in Europe

    Edited by Professor Murray Pittock ...
    Series series The Reception of British and Irish Authors in Europe
    Robert Burns (1759 –1796), Scotland's national poet and pioneer of the Romantic Movement, has been hugely influential across Europe and indeed throughout the world. Burns has been translated seven times as often as Byron, with 21 Norwegian translations alone recorded since 1990; he was translated into German before the end of his short life, and was of key importance in the vernacular politics of ... Read more

    $413.09 USD

  • Climate, Energy and Water

    Managing Trade-offs, Seizing Opportunities

    Edited by Jamie Pittock, Karen Hussey, Stephen Dovers ...
    With the global population expected to reach nine billion by 2050, our capacity to provide enough food, water and energy relies on our understanding and management of the complex interdependencies in the climate-energy-water nexus. This book presents a comprehensive and up-to-date analysis of the interdependencies between these sectors and the knock-on consequences of those interactions for other ... Read more

    $63.99 USD

  • Federal Rivers

    Managing Water in Multi-Layered Political Systems

    Edited by Dustin E. Garrick, George R.M. Anderson, Daniel Connell, Jamie Pittock ...
    This groundbreaking book provides a comparative perspective on water management and federalism across multiple countries. Through a collection of case studies, this book explores the water management experiences and lessons learned in nine federal countries and China. The territorial division of power in federations, plus the interconnected politics at the national and regional levels, present a ... Read more

    $35.99 USD

  • Scotland

    The Global History: 1603 to the Present

    by Murray Pittock ...
    An engaging and authoritative history of Scotland's influence in the world and the world's on Scotland, from the Thirty Years' War to the present dayScotland is one of the oldest nations in the world, yet by some it is hardly counted as a nation at all. Neither a colony of England nor a fully equal partner in the British union, Scotland has often been seen as simply a component part of British ... Read more

    $12.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Edinburgh Companion to Scottish Romanticism

    Edited by Murray Pittock ...
    Series series Edinburgh Companions to Scottish Literature

    $30.19 USD

  • Freshwater Ecosystems in Protected Areas

    Conservation and Management

    Edited by C. Max Finlayson, Angela H. Arthington, Jamie Pittock ...
    Series series Earthscan Studies in Water Resource Management
    Freshwater ecosystems have the greatest species diversity per unit area and many endangered species. This book shows that, rather than being a marginal part of terrestrial protected area management, freshwater conservation is central to sustaining biodiversity. It focuses on better practices for conserving inland aquatic ecosystems in protected areas, including rivers, wetlands, peatlands, other ... Read more

    $76.99 USD

  • Lessons for Climate Change Adaptation from Better Management of Rivers

    Edited by Jamie Pittock ...
    Series series Climate and Development Series
    Climate change is dramatically affecting freshwater supplies, particularly in the developing world. The papers in this volume present a powerful case for and exploration of different freshwater adaptation strategies in the face of global climatic change.The volume centres on six detailed case studies, from India, China, Mexico, Brazil, the lower Danube basin and Tanzania, written by experienced ... Read more

    $51.99 USD

  • Ecosystem Services and Management Strategy in China

    Edited by Yiyu Chen, Beate Jessel, Bojie Fu, Xiubo Yu, Jamie Pittock ...
    Series series Earth and Environmental Science (R0)
    "Ecosystem Services and Management Strategy in China" is a two-year international cooperation project that culminated from the China Council for International Cooperation on Environment and Development’s Task Force on Ecosystem Services and Management. It combines case studies, scenario analysis, and stakeholder consultations that focus on Chinese forest, grassland and wetland ecosystems and ... Read more

    $89.09 USD