Conservation Today: Conservation in Britain since 1975

First published in 1989. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor &amp; Francis, an informa company.

Pearce, David

Reference

Routledge

This book provides a comprehensive survey of the latest developments in heritage preservation, including 60 case histories of successful developments over the last decade and sets out an action agenda for the future.

The Valuation of Social Cost (Routledge Revivals)

First published in 1978, The Valuation of Social Cost is concerned both with the idea, and with the practical problems, of placing monetary values on ‘intangible’, non-marketed goods, such as pollution, noise nuisance, personal injury, or the loss of home, neighbours or recreational benefit. A diverse range of contributors critically assess both the theoretical issues and the practical attempts made by economists and others to ‘monetise’ items which cannot be bought or sold. Each section contains a comprehensive literature review and a detailed critical appraisal. Despite being written in the late 70s, this book discusses issues which retain significant importance today.

Business & Money

Economics

First published in 1978, The Valuation of Social Cost is concerned both with the idea, and with the practical problems, of placing monetary values on ‘intangible’, non-marketed goods, such as pollution, noise nuisance, personal injury, or the loss of home, neighbours or recreational benefit. A diverse range of contributors critically assess both the theoretical issues and the practical attempts made by economists and others to ‘monetise’ items which cannot be bought or sold. Each section contains a comprehensive literature review and a detailed critical appraisal. Despite being written in the late 70s, this book discusses issues which retain significant importance today.

An exploration of how brain structure and cultural content interacted in the Neolithic period 10,000 years ago to produce unique life patterns and belief systems. What do the headless figures found in the famous paintings at Çatalhöyük in Turkey have in common with the interlinked spirals carved on the monumental tombs at Newgrange and Knowth in Ireland? How can the concepts of “birth,” “death,” and “wild” cast light on the changes in relationships between people and animals? David Lewis-Williams and David Pearce examine the intricate web of belief, myth, and society in the Neolithic period, arguably the most significant turning point in human history, when agriculture became a way of life and the fractious society that we know today was born. The authors focus on two contrasting times and places: the beginnings in the Near East, with its cult buildings and skull burials, and western Europe, with its massive stone monuments. They argue that neurological patterns hardwired into the brain help explain the nature of the art, religion, and society that Neolithic people produced. Drawing on the latest research, the authors skillfully link material on human consciousness, imagery, and belief systems to propose provocative new theories about religious motivation in ancient times. 29 color, 75 b&amp;w illustrations

Inside the Neolithic Mind: Consciousness, Cosmos and the Realm of the Gods

History

Lewis-Williams, David

Ancient Civilizations

Thames&Hudson

Now in compact paperback, a compelling examination of how brain structure and cultural context interacted in the Neolithic period, 10,000 years ago, to produce unique patterns in belief systems. 
What do the headless figures found in the famous paintings at Catalhoyuk in Turkey have in common with the interlinked spirals carved on the monumental tombs at Newgrange and Knowth in Ireland? How can the concepts of “birth,” “death,” and “wild” cast light on the changes in relationships between people and animals? In the new compact paperback version of Inside the Neolithic Mind, David Lewis-Williams and David Pearce examine the intricate web of belief, myth, and society in the Neolithic period, arguably the most significant turning point in human history, when agriculture became a way of life and the fractious society that we know today was born.
The authors focus on two contrasting times and places: the beginnings in the Near East, and Western Europe. They argue that neurological patterns hardwired into the brain help explain the nature of the art, religion, and society that Neolithic people produced. In proposing provocative new theories about religious motivation in ancient times, they create a fascinating neurological bridge to the mysterious thought-lives of the past and reveal the essence of a momentous period in human history. c. 104 illustrations

Religion & Spirituality

Someone wants to kill Brian Kurtz for discovering the Biogram. What starts as a market research project for a cola company leads to a chilling discovery about the destiny of mankind. Brian luckily misses being blown to bits in his lab and finds himself on the run, determined to uncover the secrets of the Biogram and find a way to stop fateful progress.

The Biogram

Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

Mystery

Writer's Showcase

An illustrated history of palatial town houses in London that tracks westward from the medieval City buildings, through developments along the Strand, to 17th-century Piccadilly, 18th-century Mayfair and 19th-century Park Lane.

London's Mansions: The Palatial Houses of the Nobility

Arts & Photography

Architecture

Chrysalis Books

This is a photographic study aiming to capture the flavour of modern London in pictures and words. The emphasis is on architecture and townscape, but it tries to avoid stereotyped views and takes in some less familiar facets of the capital. While Westminster Abbey, St Pauls and Buckingham Palace are included, the illustrations also show Camden Lock, Battersea, docklands, mosques, red buses, canals and pavement cafes, industrial buildings, gardens and modern architecture, while 26 prints, reproductions and old photographs give a glimpse of London's complicated past. David Pearce is the author of "London's Mansions", while Derek Forss is an established topographical photographer.

London: Capital City

Travel

FORSS, Derek

Europe

B.T.BATSFORD LTD

London's Mansions

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Conservation Today: Conservation in Britain since 1975

Conservation Today: Conservation in Britain since 1975

The Valuation of Social Cost (Routledge Revivals)

The Valuation of Social Cost (Routledge Revivals)

Inside the Neolithic Mind: Consciousness, Cosmos and the Realm of the Gods

Inside the Neolithic Mind: Consciousness, Cosmos and the Realm of the Gods

The Biogram

London's Mansions: The Palatial Houses of the Nobility

London: Capital City

London's Mansions