Jürgen Krämer Livres

From highly experienced teacher Jürgen Kramer, Britain and Ireland is a handbook on the history of the British Isles that recounts the history of the two states – the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland (Eire) – and four nations – the Irish, the Welsh, the Scottish, and the English – from prehistory to the present. Accompanied by numerous illustrations and information boxes, and also an extensive selection of documents with questions to challenge readers, the book has a unique approach that presents not only the story of what happened in the British Isles, but its interdependence with Europe and the rest of the world. With chapters organized chronologically, and including a glossary and selected further reading, this is a must for all students of British and Irish studies.

Over the past three decades, Cultural Studies within German „Anglistik“ have become a success story: relevant research has been undertaken, syllabi (in universities and schools) have been redesigned, departments have been restructured and most students are enthusiastic. What is to be desired, are more publications which concretely describe, succinctly analyse and amply illustrate ideas, approaches and scenarios of how to do Cultural Studies, be it in the university classroom or, elsewhere, studying independently. The present volume tries to provide a start. In eleven contributions it is being demonstrated how students and teachers in universities and schools as well as self-learners can make complex cultural nexuses their own. The great variety of topics and didactic approaches is intended: all readers should be able to choose from a wide range of ideas and approaches, so that they do not only study what they are offered in this volume but also feel encouraged to develop projects of their own.

Das traditionelle Selbstverständnis der Anglistik ist in den letzten Jahren ins Wanken geraten: Die stärkere Betonung kulturwissenschaftlicher Elemente einerseits und (oft in Verbindung damit) das wachsende Interesse an englischsprachigen Literaturen (und Kulturen) außerhalb Britanniens, der USA und des 'Old' Commonwealth deuten darauf hin. Der vorliegende Band will einen Beitrag zur Transformation der Anglistik - insbesondere ihrer Teilbereiche Literaturwissenschaft und Landeskunde (und deren Didaktiken) - leisten. Er nimmt zu diesem Zweck einen vermittelnden Standpunkt ein: Zum einen versuchen die einzelnen Aufsätze, die theoretische Entwicklung innerhalb und (soweit relevant) außerhalb des Faches aufzuarbeiten, zum anderen werden die so erzielten Ergebnisse theoretischer Arbeit in der praktischen Unterrichts- und Lehrtätigkeit erprobt und für den Nachvollzug aufbereitet.

Robert Louis Stevenson and Joseph Conrad are two very different writers. Stevenson found an ever-increasing audience with his poetry and early travelogues, as well as Treasure Island, The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde and his Scottish romances. Conrad first led a life at sea and began his writing career with tales and novels set in the Far East, Africa, South America and later, in Europe. But these two writers also had a lot in common. Their experiences with the British empire, exile and the exotic differed, but their assessments of these experiences demonstrate an astonishing amount of convergence. This collection of essays is the result of a long-term research interest which aimed at bringing these two authors more closely together in literary and cultural criticism. In these texts, most of which were separately published over the past two decades, Stevenson and Conrad's substantial criticisms of colonial relations are contrasted with their loves for the sea, its attractions and challenges. The volume also includes essays on the sea as a cultural space and is rounded off by a reading of Bram Stoker's Dracula, which synthesises topics dealt with earlier concerning the Victorian fin de siècle."-- Publisher's website

Die in diesem Band zusammengestellten 35 Aufsätze aus 35 Jahren Forschung und Lehre sollen zum einen den Beitrag des Autors zur Begründung und Entwicklung der kulturwissenschaftlichen Dimension in der Anglistik seit Mitte der 1970er Jahre dokumentieren, zum anderen aber auch Stationen seiner intellektuellen Biografie sichtbar machen. Dabei ist sein zentrales Motiv, Rechenschaft über die Arbeit in einem - wie der Autor meint - nach wie vor privilegierten Bereich unserer Gesellschaft abzulegen.

The definitive guide to intervertebral disk diseases The new edition of this book provides the current information on the diagnostic techniques and therapeutic approaches that will help clinicians optimize care for patients with intervertebral disk disease. The book covers the full range of problems frequently encountered in the clinical setting, including traumatic injuries, non-degenerative disk-diseases, and the numerous clinical syndromes of the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine. For each syndrome, the book provides the definition and prevalence, anatomy, biomechanics, pathological anatomy and pathophysiology, clinical presentation, and the conservative and surgical treatment options. Features of the third edition: New information on the biomechanics of the spine, pain management recent advances in spinal injection techniques, and microsurgical treatment of lumbar disk herniation More than 560 high-quality illustrations and images, including MRIs, demonstrating key concepts In-depth coverage of essential background information for management, rehabilitation, and preventive treatment Comprehensive online references to aid further research With its accessible presentation and comprehensive scope, this book is a valuable reference for all practicing physicians, specialists in spine surgery, orthopaedists, neurosurgeons, and residents in these specialties.

Für den Band hat das renommierte Herausgeberteam aktuelles Expertenwissen zur degenerativen lumbalen Spinalkanalstenose zusammengetragen. Behandelt werden Ursachen und Entstehung, diagnostische und therapeutische Möglichkeiten sowie die Begutachtungsrichtlinien. Was versteht man unter einer spinalen Claudicatio? Ist die operative der konservativen Therapie überlegen? Der Band liefert Antworten auf alle Fragen zur degenerativen lumbalen Spinalkanalstenose - umfassend, praxisorientiert und stets auf dem neuesten Stand. Inhaltsverzeichnis 1 Definition 2 Geschichte 3 Epidemiologie 4 Anatomie des lumbalen Wirbelkanals 5 Anatomie der lumbalen Wirbelgelenke 6 Pathologie der lumbalen Wirbelgelenke 7 Pathogenese der degenerativen Spinalkanalstenose 8 Diagnostik 9 Spontanverlauf 10 Degeneratives Wirbelgleiten 11 Konservative Therapie 12 operative Therapie 13 Vergleich der Ergebnisse konservative Therapie operative Therapie 14 Allgemeine Rehabilitation und Prophylaxe, die LSS Rückenschule, Sport 15 Begutachtung 16 Literatur