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This is one of a series of publications by UNESCO which consider stone resources in different parts of the world. This volume focuses on Scotland, a country which has been referred to as 'a nation of stone' and was once a major exporter of granite, sandstone and flagstone. The rich diversity of Scotland's geology has strongly influenced the diversity of its built heritage and, in a nation with such a long history and distinctive culture, there is an increasing need for a modern understanding and reassessment of its stone resources. This book highlights the links between the natural environment and society at a time when sustainable management of resources must be considered alongside planning for development.
A concise introduction to the languages of mainland Southeast Asia that provides a new look at this unique area.
The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists is a classic representation of the impoverished and politically powerless underclass of British society in Edwardian England, ruthlessly exploited by the institutionalized corruption of their employers and the civic and religious authorities. Epic in scale, the novel charts the ruinous effects of the laissez-faire mercantilist ethics on the men, women, and children of the working classes, and through its emblematic characters, argues for a socialist politics as the only hope for a civilized and humane life for all. It is a timeless work whose political message is as relevant today as it was in Tressell's time. For this it has long been honoured by the Trade Union movement and thinkers across the political spectrum.