Economic and regulatory pressures have yielded considerable progress in the science and technology of nuclear reactor design. This practical reference has been revised and updated to include the latest engineering and operational developments and the likely course of future trends.
The book explores the life and work of renowned filmmaker Jean Renoir, delving into his artistic vision and influence on cinema. It highlights his innovative storytelling techniques, character development, and the themes that permeate his films. Through an examination of Renoir's contributions to the art form, the narrative reveals his impact on both contemporary and future filmmakers, showcasing his legacy in the world of cinema.
What role might art need to play in the transition beyond consumer capitalism? Can 'culture jamming' contribute to the necessary revolution in consciousness? And can art provoke social change in a way that rational argument and scientific evidence cannot?In his new book, "Compost Capitalism: Art and Aesthetics at the End of Empire", Samuel Alexander explores these and other questions, both in theory and practice. The book begins with a novel theoretical defence of the necessity of art and aesthetic interventions in progressive cultural and political change, and concludes by presenting over one hundred 'culture jamming' artworks from a range of contributors that challenge the status quo and expand the horizons of what alternatives are possible.
Applying and extending this theory to the urban landscape, the authors walk their home city with eyes open to the possibility of seeing and experiencing the industrial city in different ways.