All buildings are ultimately the products of building cultures--complex systems of people, relationships, rules, and habits in which design and building are anchored. In this book of thirteen chapter-essays, Davis uses historical, contemporary and cross-cultural examples to describe the structure of such cultures and how they are reflected in the form of buildings and cities. His aim is to show that special insights about the improvement of the contemporary built world come from looking at the building culture as a whole, not merely the individual acts of architects and city planners. The book is illustrated with over 260 historic and contemporary photographs, drawings and prints.

The Culture of Building

Politics & Social Sciences

Davis, Howard

Sociology

Oxford University Press

The Culture of Building describes how the built world, including the vast number of buildings that are the settings for people's everyday lives, is the product of building cultures--complex systems of people, relationships, building types, techniques, and habits in which design and building are anchored. These cultures include builders, bankers, architects, developers, clients, contractors, craftspeople, building inspectors, planners, and many others. The product of these cultures, which operate building after building, is the built world of cities and settlements. In this book, Howard Davis uses historical, contemporary, and cross-cultural examples to describe the nature and influence of these cultures. He shows how building cultures reflect the general cultures in which they exist, how they have changed over history, how they affect the form of buildings and cities, and how present building cultures, which are responsible for the contemporary everyday environments, may be improved. Following the development of the idea of building cultures using several historical examples, the book lays out a framework that puts such topics as craft and professionalism, the vernacular and nonvernacular, and design and construction in common frameworks. Although the book ranges widely over different cultures and historical periods, it emphasizes the transformations that took place in architecture and building practice from the late eighteenth century to the present. Finally, the book uses a series of contemporary examples that demonstrate the building culture as a living concept. These examples, which include built work as well as innovative processes that go beyond the work of architects alone, are described as the seeds that can help the emergence of a better build world. This beautiful book features over 260 color and black-and-white illustrations, most from the author's extensive collection of slides, and includes photographs, prints, and drawings from historical archives and contemporary architectural offices.

Social Sciences

Why do the decisions of the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg have such an impact on UK law? Why did the UK need a Human Rights Act - and why do some people say it should be repealed? Human Rights Law Directions tackles these and many more questions, introducing students to this exciting area of law. The Directions series has been written with students in mind. The ideal guide as they approach the subject for the first time, this book will help them: - Gain a complete understanding of the topic: just the right amount of detail conveyed clearly - Understand the law in context: with scene-setting introductions and highlighted case extracts, the practical importance of the law becomes clear - Identify when and how to critically evaluate the law: they'll be introduced to the key areas of debate and given the confidence to question the law - Deepen and test knowledge: visually engaging learning and self-testing features aid understanding and help students tackle assessments with confidence - Elevate their learning: with the ground-work in place you can aspire to take learning to the next level, with direction provided on how to go further An extensive Online Resource Centre provides a wide range of extra resources to further support studies, including: - Multiple choice questions - Flashcard glossary - A selection of annotated web links - Guidance on answering the end of chapter exam questions - Guidance on answering the end of chapter self-test questions - The text of the Human Rights Act - Updates to the book, including developments on the reform of the Human Rights Act

Human Rights Law Directions

Foreign & International Law

Why do the decisions of the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg have such an impact on UK law?\nWhy did the UK need a Human Rights Act - and why do some people say it should be repealed?\nHuman Rights Law Directions tackles these and many more questions, introducing students to this exciting area of law.\nThe Directions series has been written with students in mind. The ideal guide as they approach the subject for the first time, this book will help them: 
- Gain a complete understanding of the topic: just the right amount of detail conveyed clearly 
- Understand the law in context: with scene-setting introductions and highlighted case extracts, the practical importance of the law becomes clear 
- Identify when and how to critically evaluate the law: they'll be introduced to the key areas of debate and given the confidence to question the law 
- Deepen and test knowledge: visually engaging learning and self-testing features aid understanding and help students tackle assessments with confidence 
- Elevate their learning: with the ground-work in place you can aspire to take learning to the next level, with direction provided on how to go further\nDigital formats and resources 
The fifth edition is available for students and institutions to purchase in a variety of formats, and is supported by online resources. 
- The e-book offers a mobile experience and convenient access along with functionality tools, navigation features and links that offer extra learning support: www.oxfordtextbooks.co.uk/ebooks 
- The online resources that support the book include: 
· Multiple choice questions 
· Flashcard glossary 
· Guidance on answering the end of chapter exam questions 
· Guidance on answering the end of chapter self-test questions 
· Annotated web links 
· Annual updates to the book

Specialties

Human Rights Law is written in an engaging and lively style with an emphasis on explaining the key topics covered on human rights law courses with clarity. No previous knowledge of the subject is assumed but the book provides a thorough introduction to the Human Rights Act 1998 and the way in which the Act gives effect to the European Convention on Human Rights. It looks at the main terms and implications of the convention rights themselves, highlighting some of the more complex and controversial issues of the subject.  Howard Davis draws on his considerable teaching and authorial experience to guide students through human rights law in an engaging way, making use of helpful features including definitions, summaries, discussion topics and questions to explain and emphasize key issues. The text is made even easier to navigate through the use of a fresh color design, clear cross-referencing and many headings.  Online Resource Centre  The book is complemented by a website providing a range of free resources. Updates to case law and legislative developments are provided twice a year. An interactive test bank of questions linked to the book provides students with the opportunity to consolidate their knowledge and truly engage with the subject.

Human Rights Law Directions (Directions S.)

Why do the decisions of the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg have such an impact on UK law? Why did the UK need a Human Rights Act - and why do some people say it should be repealed? Human Rights Law Directions has been written expressly to guide you through your study of human rights law, and to clearly and concisely highlight and explain the key areas of this fascinating subject. This engaging text covers all the topics required to gain a full understanding of human rights. A range of different features are included, making this the ideal text as you approach the subject for the first time. - Case close-up boxes identify and explain key cases - Discussion topics highlight key areas of interest and encourage analytical thought - Cross referencing describes how different topics interconnect Online Resource Centre Human Rights Law Directions is accompanied by an Online Resource Center where students can access 6-monthly updates to the book, a selection of annotated web links, and guidance on answering the problem questions contained in the book. Registered lecturers can also access a test bank of approximately 100 multiple choice questions, which can be downloaded to a VLE and customized.

Why do the decisions of the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg have such an impact on UK law? Why did the UK need a Human Rights Act - and why do some people say it should be repealed? Human Rights Law Directions has been written expressly to guide you through your study of human rights law, and to clearly and concisely explain the key areas of this fascinating subject. Combining academic quality with innovative learning features and online support, this is an ideal text for those studying human rights law for the first time. - Case close-up boxes identify and explain key cases - End-of-chapter questions with online answer guidance help you test yourself and prepare for exams - Summaries reinforce learning and aid revision - Further reading suggestions guide in-depth study - Discussion topics and key point boxes highlight core areas of interest - cross referencing shows how topics are interrelated Online Resource Centre Human Rights Law Directions is accompanied by an Online Resource Centre where students can access updates to the book, a selection of annotated web links, and guidance on answering the problem questions contained in the book. For the 3rd edition a subject-specific glossary and the text of the Human Rights Act will be added to the ORC, as well as over 140 multiple choice questions for students to test their knowledge.

Managing Creativity: The Dynamics of Work and Organization

The creative industries are a growing economic as well as cultural force. This book investigates their organizational dynamics and shows how companies structure their work processes to incorporate creative employees' needs for autonomy while at the same time controlling and coordinating their output. Research in television and radio broadcasting, publishing, advertising, the recorded music industry and the performing arts is used to show the variety of ways in which organizations respond to the creative imperative. The authors help to answer a larger question which has been neglected in theories of management and organizational behaviour, namely: what should replace the management principles and practices inherited from industrial society in the types of organization which predominate in post-industrial society? The arguments and evidence are made accessible to a multidisciplinary audience of students and researchers with an interest in the study of organizations as well as to managers in the creative industries.

Business & Money

DAVIS

Scase, Richard

Business Development & Entrepreneurship

Open University Press

Open Univ Pr

The Right to The Truth in International Law: Victims’ Rights in Human Rights and International Criminal Law (Human Rights and International Law)

Klinkner, Melanie

Routledge

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The Culture of Building

The Culture of Building

Human Rights Law Directions

Human Rights Law Directions

Human Rights Law Directions (Directions S.)

Human Rights Law Directions

Human Rights Law Directions

Managing Creativity: The Dynamics of Work and Organization

Managing Creativity: The Dynamics of Work and Organization

The Right to The Truth in International Law: Victims’ Rights in Human Rights and International Criminal Law (Human Rights and International Law)