The conservation of energy and the development of alternative and renewable sources of energy are key concepts in the effort to "go green." Power from coal, hydroelectric energy, nuclear energy, solar energy, and wind provide cleaner, more enduring energy sources than oil. Due to high interest in developing these alternatives, demand for skilled professionals is expected to grow in these fields in the coming years.
The volume makes widely available some important scholarship on the canonical texts of ancient rhetoric and poetics. While there are numerous studies of general trends in classical criticism, this collection offers direct discussions of primary sources, which provide a useful companion to the Russell and Winterbottom anthology, Ancient Literary Criticism.
A Handbook for Social Science Field Research: Essays & Bibliographic Sources on Research Design and Methods
A Handbook for Social Science Field Research: Essays & Bibliographic Sources on Research Design and Methods provides both novice and experienced scholars with valuable insights to a select list of critical texts pertaining to a wide array of social science methods useful when doing fieldwork.
'Alexander the Great' provides a concise introduction to the career and impact of the great Macedonian conqueror and the main themes of his reign. Richard Stoneman uses primary and modern sources, together with archaeological and numismatic evidence to shed light on this influential figure. Key topics discussed include:
