Tác giả: John Brewer

On an April evening in 1779, a woman is shot on the steps of Covent Garden. Her murderer is a young soldier and Church of England minister; her lover, the Earl of Sandwich, one of the most powerful p …

`The book is a distinguished work – of importance to students of governmental development generally. It is written in a fluent, non-technical manner that should reach a wide audience.’ American Histo …

* What is ethnography in social research?* To what use can ethnographic data be put?* Who are its fiercest critics?* Does ethnography have a future?Ethnography is one of the principal methods of qual …

First published in 1989. `The book is a distinguished work – of importance to students of governmental development generally. It is written in a fluent, non-technical manner that should reach a wide …

First published in 1989. `The book is a distinguished work – of importance to students of governmental development generally. It is written in a fluent, non-technical manner that should reach a wide …

The Pleasures of the Imagination examines the birth and development of English ‘high culture’ in the eighteenth century. It charts the growth of a literary and artistic world fostered by publishers, …

The Pleasures of the Imagination examines the birth and development of English ‘high culture’ in the eighteenth century. It charts the growth of a literary and artistic world fostered by publishers, …

The study of past society in terms of what it consumes rather than what it produces is – relatively speaking – a new development. The focus on consumption changes the whole emphasis and structure of …

The study of past society in terms of what it consumes rather than what it produces is – relatively speaking – a new development. The focus on consumption changes the whole emphasis and structure of …

Early Modern Conceptions of Property draws together distinguished academics from a variety of disciplines, including law, economics, politics, art history, social history and literature, in order to …

Early Modern Conceptions of Property draws together distinguished academics from a variety of disciplines, including law, economics, politics, art history, social history and literature, in order to …

Renowned marathon expert and leading sports scientist Professor John Brewer reveals why many of the concepts surrounding marathon training and running are wrong – and suggests how the latest sports s …

With fast facts, mini missions, and engaging artwork, Sport in 30 Seconds is a must for kids who enjoy watching or playing sport. Fascinating facts about our most popular team and indi …

Running can encompass the absolute extremes of human performance, from speed to endurance. Running Science uncovers the fundamental science that underpins this ubiquitous sport, bringing together the …

Over the last 10 years, the concept of value has emerged in both business and public life as part of an important process of measuring, benchmarking, and assuring the resources we invest and the outc …

Over the last 10 years, the concept of value has emerged in both business and public life as part of an important process of measuring, benchmarking, and assuring the resources we invest and the outc …

Running is a deceptively simple sport. At its most basic, you need only shoes and comfortable clothes you don’t mind getting sweaty. Yet each time you lace up, all your body’s moving parts must work …

Renowned marathon expert and leading sports scientist Professor John Brewer reveals why many of the concepts surrounding marathon training and running are wrong – and suggests how the latest sports s …