Birnbaum's London, 1995

Birnbaum's London, 1995
Author: Alexandra M. Birnbaum
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Total Pages: 260
Release: 1994-12
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 9780062781956

Birnbaum's Europe, 1995

Birnbaum's Europe, 1995
Author: Alexandra Mayes Birnbaum
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Total Pages: 1924
Release: 1995
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 9780062781888

The best travel information for the favorite destinations, Birnbaum's guides provide everything travelers need to know for planning and enjoying their European vacations. Includes spectacular driving routes and detailed guides to the cities most often visited.

Postmodern, Feminist and Postcolonial Currents in Contemporary Japanese Culture

Postmodern, Feminist and Postcolonial Currents in Contemporary Japanese Culture
Author: Fuminobu Murakami
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 222
Release: 2006-02-01
Genre: History
ISBN: 1134246234

Using the Euro-American theoretical framework of postmodernism, feminism and post-colonialism, this book analyses the fictional and critical work of four contemporary Japanese writers; Murakami Haruki, Yoshimoto Banana, Yoshimoto Takaaki and Karatani Kojin. In addition the author reconsiders this Euro-American theory by looking back on it from the perspective of Japanese literary work. Presenting outstanding analysis of Japanese intellectuals and writers who have received little attention in the West, the book also includes an extensive and comprehensive bibliography making it essential reading for those studying Japanese literature, Japanese studies and Japanese thinkers.

Birnbaum's London, 1993

Birnbaum's London, 1993
Author: Alexandra M. Birnbaum
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Total Pages: 308
Release: 1992-12-17
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 9780062780744

A Companion to Nineteenth-Century Europe, 1789 - 1914

A Companion to Nineteenth-Century Europe, 1789 - 1914
Author: Stefan Berger
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 560
Release: 2008-04-15
Genre: History
ISBN: 140515232X

This Companion provides an overview of European history during the 'long' nineteenth century, from 1789 to 1914. Consists of 32 chapters written by leading international scholars Balances coverage of political, diplomatic and international history with discussion of economic, social and cultural concerns Covers both Eastern and Western European states, including Britain Pays considerable attention to smaller countries as well as to the great powers Compares particular phenomena and developments across Europe

The Challenge of Change

The Challenge of Change
Author: Dirk van den Heuvel
Publisher: IOS Press
Total Pages: 568
Release: 2008
Genre: Architecture
ISBN: 1586039172

"The legacy of the Modern Movement has gained legendary status, largely as a result of the appreciation of the masterworks and the visionary architectural concepts. In the reality of everyday life, however, it has been difficult to maintain the architectural creations of the Modern Movement in such a way that they still reflect the original intentions of their designers. Many buildings and ensembles of the Modern Movement have already been saved; the icons amongst these have even become so precious that they are treated like pieces of art rather than as buildings in everyday use. But despite the successes that have been achieved, many buildings and ensembles are still at risk of demolition or maltreatment. The bi-annul international conference is one means by which it is possible to continue furthering the aims of Docomomo. Knowing that many modern architects aimed at functionality and changeability, the challenge for today is how to deal with the modern heritage in relation to its continuously changing context, including physical, economic and functional changes, as well as socio-cultural, political and scientific ones. It is with this in mind that conservation in general, and the conservation of modern architecture in particular, has become a new challenge. Rather than attempting to return a modern building to its presumed original state, our challenge is to revalue the essence of the manifold manifestations of modern architecture and redefine its meanings in our changing world of digital revolution, worldwide mobility and environmental awareness."--Jacket.