“sharon ruston”

"Shelley and Vitality" reassesses Percy Shelley's engagement with early nineteenth-century science and medicine, specifically his knowledge and use of theories on the nature of life presented in the debate between surgeons John Abernethy and William Lawrence. Sharon Ruston offers new biographical in... More

In 1959 C. P. Snow memorably described the gulf of mutual incomprehension' which existed between literary intellectuals' and scientists, referring to them as two cultures'. This volume looks at the extent to which this has changed. Ranging from the middle ages to twentieth-century science fiction an... More

Is Britain prepared to defend itself, or only to play a part in Armageddon? Examining recently released British government documents, this study presents a moral history of British defense policy. Roger Ruston analyzes government rationales for Britain's dependence on weapons of mass destruction, es... More

There are countless books currently available which highlights the tragedies and hardships of service life. This book is a tongue in cheek look at the lighter side of military training. It cover's my enlistment into the Royal Engineers after four previously unsuccessful attempts resulting from ill h... More

This critical analysis of the relationship between Christian theology and human rights is written in a lucid and accessible style and is an excellent resource for students and academics interes-ted in theology and human rights.... More

This Guide Leads the Reader Through Every Aspect of Retailing in the UK, from the social and environmental aspects inherent in out-of-town development and the diminution of the high street to the brave new world of electronic commerce. There have been profound changes in the way we shop. Small corne... More

In 1663, an indentured servant, Anne Orthwood, was impregnated with twins in a tavern in Northampton County, Virginia. Orthwood died soon after giving birth; one of the twins, Jasper, survived. Orthwood's illegitimate pregnancy sparked four related cases that came before the Northampton magistrates ... More