Abolitionist thought visualises a world without prisons - or a radical reduction or transformation of prisons and punishment. This fascinating book explores the abolitionist ideas of key early socialists and…

This title provides guidance on appraisal and repair of reinforced concrete building structures. It addresses the problems related to reinforced concrete, corrosion of reinforcement, cracking, cathodic protection and protective coatings…

Robert Holland’s case-study is useful reading for anybody interested in the response of policy makers to the challenge of ‘terrorism’ overseas after 1945, the liquidation of the British Empire, the…

This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either…

Originally published in the U.S.: New York: Doubleday, 2007.

Explores how urban nightlife is experiencing a ‘McDonaldisation’, where big branded names are taking over large parts of downtown areas, leaving consumers with an increasingly standardised experience.

BCR's Shelf2Life Catholic Studies Collection is a unique collection of pre-1923 titles focusing on the history, culture and practice of Catholicism. From antique editions of traditional prayers, accounts of important…

A buoyant, creative economy can be seen as the saviour of many cities, but behind such 'urban makeovers' lie serious problems such as widening inequalities and gentrification. Blending lively city…