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1	The British Industrial Revolution in Global Perspective more books like this by Robert C Allen add to wishlist Why did the industrial revolution take place in eighteenth-century Britain and not elsewhere in Europe or Asia? In this convincing new account Robert Allen argues that the British industrial revolution was a successful response to the global economy of the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. He shows that in Britain wages were high and capital ... see all copies from $24.58! new only from $24.58! \| SVS
2	Like a Hurricane: The Indian Movement from Alcatraz to Wounded Knee more books like this by Paul Chaat Smith, Robert Allen Warrior add to wishlist A history of the Indian rights' movement in America from the late 1960s to the present day. The authors concentrate on the public protests of the movement--such as the seizure of Alcatraz Island and the storming of the Bureau of Indian Affairs building in Washington, D.C.--and relate the history and the grievances that underlay them. see all copies from $5.91! new only from $16.53! \| first editions \| SVS
3	Film history : theory and practice more books like this by Robert Clyde Allen, Douglas Gomery add to wishlist see all copies from $29.88! new only from $88.01! \| first editions
4	Like a Hurricane more books like this by Paul Chaat Smith, Robert Allen Warrior add to wishlist With a firestorm of protest and bold political actions that lasted from the late '60s to the mid-seventies, American Indians seized the attention of the nation and the world. Now two Native Americans have drawn on their own interviews with dozens of insiders as well as federal archives to complete this page-turning, journalistic account of those ... see all copies from $9.44! first editions
5	The Puritan as Yankee: A Life of Horace Bushnell more books like this by Robert Bruce Mullin, Allen C Guelzo (Foreword by) add to wishlist "Horace Bushnell (1802-76), the much maligned 19th-century liberal pastor/scholar/ theologian, is here vindicated as a deeply conservative Puritan and misunderstood intellectual of his time. In this biography, Mullin (General Theological Seminary) considers Bushnell in the context of his time and milieu. While calling him a "flinty character," ... see all copies from $3.87! new only from $3.87! \| first editions \| SVS
6	Channels of Discourse, Reassembled: Television and Contemporary Criticism more books like this by Robert C Allen (Editor) add to wishlist Channels of Discourse has become the definitive text on TV studies. The first systematic consideration of commercial television in the light of contemporary culture, literary and cinematic criticism. The essays address the place of semiotics, narrative theory, reception theory, ideological analysis, psychoanalysis, feminist criticism and British ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $30.71! \| SVS
7	To Be Continued. . .: Soap Operas Around the World more books like this by Robert C Allen, C Allen Robert add to wishlist This book explores the world's most popular form of television drama - the soap opera. From Denver to Delhi, Moscow to Manchester, audiences eagerly await the next episode of "As the World Turns", "The Rich Also Weep" or "Eastenders". But the popularity of soap operas in Britain and the US pales in comparison to the role that they play in media ... see all copies from $2.15! new only from $39.72! \| first editions \| SVS
8	Horrible Prettiness: Burlesque and American Culture more books like this by Robert C Allen, Alan Trachtenberg (Foreword by) add to wishlist Robert Allen's compelling book examines burlesque not only as popular entertainment but also as a complex and transforming cultural phenomenon. When Lydia Thompson and her controversial female troupe of "British Blondes" brought modern burlesque to the United States in 1868, the result was electric. Their impertinent humor, streetwise manner, and ... see all copies from $10.00! new only from $30.26! \| first editions \| SVS
9	Channels of Discourse, Reassembled: Television and Contemporary Criticism more books like this by C Allen Robert add to wishlist Channels of Discourse has become the definitive text on TV studies. The first systematic consideration of commercial television in the light of contemporary culture, literary and cinematic criticism, the essays address the place of semiotics, narrative theory, reception theory, ideological analysis, psychoanalysis, feminist criticism and British ... see all copies from $5.51! new only from $15.51! \| first editions
10	Paint Brush Kid more books like this by Clyde Robert Bulla, Thomas B Allen (Illustrator) add to wishlist In this sequel to "The Chalk Box Kid", Gregory and his friends help their neighbor--Uncle Pancho--save his house by painting a wonderful mural on its wall. They paint a story of Uncle Pancho's life, a tale that comes to life for all who see it. Illustrations. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.52! \| SVS
11 view cover	Speaking of Soap Operas more books like this by Robert C Allen add to wishlist From "Ma Perkins" and "One Man's Family" in the 1930s to "All My Children" in the 1980s, the soap opera has capture the imagination of millions of American men and women of all ages. In "Speaking of Soap Operas," Robert Allen undertakes a reexamination of the production and consumption of soap operas through the use of a unique investigatory model ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $23.35! \| first editions \| SVS
12	Rfk: Collected Speeches more books like this by Edwin O Guthman (Editor), Robert F Kennedy, C Richard Allen (Editor) add to wishlist RFK's voice is as relevant today as it was when he first spoke out on individual responsibility, personal courage, and compassion for those less fortunate. This collection of his eloquent speeches, published on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of RFK's death, are offered by the co-editors of the bestselling RFK: In His Own Words. Photos. see all copies from $30.60! new only from $299.00! \| first editions
13 view cover	The Television Studies Reader more books like this by Robert C Allen (Editor), Annette Hill (Editor), Richard Collins (Contributions by) add to wishlist The Television Studies Reader brings together key writings in the expanding field of television studies, providing an overview of the discipline and addressing issues of industry, genre, audiences, production and ownership, and representation. The Reader charts the ways in which television and television studies are being redefined by new and ... see all copies from $12.66! new only from $39.21! \| SVS
14 view cover	Farm to Factory: A Reinterpretation of the Soviet Industrial Revolution more books like this by Robert C Allen add to wishlist To say that history's greatest economic experiment - Soviet communism - was also its greatest economic failure is to say what many consider obvious. Here, in a startling reinterpretation, Robert Allen argues that the USSR was one of the most successful developing economies of the twentieth century. He reaches this provocative conclusion by ... see all copies from $29.59! new only from $29.59! \| SVS
15 view cover	Sunbirds more books like this by Robert A Cheke, Mr. Clive F Mann, Richard Allen (Illustrator) add to wishlist The dazzling insect- and nectar-eating sunbirds in Asia and Africa are among the most glamorous of all bird families. This comprehensive book is the first guide to all sunbirds and to three other closely related families: the spiderhunters and flowerpeckers of Asia and the sugarbirds of southern Africa. This guide provides a full account of each ... see all copies from $31.15! new only from $57.25!
16 view cover	Kinetics of Materials more books like this by Robert W Balluffi, Samuel M Allen, W Craig Carter add to wishlist This is a classroom tested textbook providing a fundamental understanding of basic kinetic processes in materials. This textbook, reflecting the hands on teaching experience of its three authors, evolved from Massachusetts Institute of Technology's first year graduate curriculum in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering. It discusses ... see all copies from $88.46! new only from $88.46! \| SVS
17 view cover	Rfk: Selected Speeches: Original Live Recordings of Rfk's Finest Speeches more books like this by Robert F Kennedy, Jr. (Performed by), Edwin Guthman (Editor), C Richard Allen (Editor) add to wishlist To commemorate the 25th anniversary of the tragic death of Robert F. Kennedy, these remastered recordings of his original speeches include all the key public addresses by a passionate advocate of true democracy. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $9.99! \| SVS
18 view cover	Living Standards in the Past: New Perspectives on Well-Being in Asia and Europe more books like this by Robert C Allen (Editor), Tommy Bengtsson (Editor), Martin Dribe (Editor) add to wishlist Why did Europe experience industrialisation and modern economic growth before China, India or Japan? This is one of the most fundamental questions in Economic History and one that has provoked intense debate. The main concern of this book is to determine when the gap in living standards between the East and the West emerged. The established view, ... see all copies from $172.00! new only from $172.00!
19 view cover	To Be Continued. . .: Soap Operas Around the World more books like this by C Allen Robert, Robert C Allen add to wishlist This book explores the world's most popular form of television drama - the soap opera. From Denver to Delhi, Moscow to Manchester, audiences eagerly await the next episode of "As the World Turns", "The Rich Also Weep" or "Eastenders". But the popularity of soap operas in Britain and the US pales in comparison to the role that they play in media ... see all copies from $53.48! new only from $97.93! \| SVS
20 view cover	Teaching with Visual Frameworks: Focused Learning and Achievement Through Instructional Graphics Co-Created by Students and Teachers more books like this by Christine Allen Ewy, Dr. Robert J Marzano add to wishlist 'Teaching with Visual Frameworks provides case studies that demonstrate how one teacher in one classroom can make a difference by using Visual Frameworks (graphic displays) that allow teachers and students to get the results they want from the work they do' - Jessie Kalinowski, National Board Certified Teacher' Golden Apple Fellow Educator in ... see all copies from $27.55! new only from $27.55! \| SVS
21	The roseate spoonbill. by Robert Porter Allen, Carl L. Hubbs add to wishlist see all copies from $4.58! first editions \| SVS
22 view cover	Eye Examination & Refraction more books like this by D C Still, R J Allen, Robert Fletcher (Editor) add to wishlist This book gives concise coverage of the routine eye examination which is the central part of the optometrist's work. From this examination can lead all manner of supplementary tests and decisions for patient management. Divided into three parts, the book covers: examination of the eye (aims, background, methods); oculo-refractive correction ... see all copies from $88.07! new only from $88.07!
23	The Organizational Unconscious: How to Create the Corporate Culture You Want and Need more books like this by Robert Francis Allen add to wishlist see all copies from $1.99! new only from $99.00! \| first editions
24 view cover	Going to the Movies: Hollywood and the Social Experience of the Cinema more books like this by Richard Maltby (Editor), Melvyn Stokes (Editor), Robert C Allen (Editor) add to wishlist This book analyses the diverse historical and geographical circumstances in which audiences have viewed American cinema. It looks at cinema audiences ranging from Manhattan nickelodeons to the modern suburban megaplex, and from provincial, small-town or rural America to the shanty towns of South Africa."Going to the Movies" studies the social and ... see all copies from $37.07! new only from $37.07! \| SVS
25	Gel Electrophoresis and Isoelectric Focusing of Proteins: Selected Techniques more books like this by R C Allen add to wishlist see all copies from $12.95!

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