The European Central Bank

The European Central BankThis short book sets out the history, development and day to day workings of a key institutional pillar of the European Union. It assesses its work, independence, the policies and instruments at its disposal and the evolution of its role during the eurozone crisis of 2010.

detailed and cogent examples

Directory of World Cinema: American Independent chronicles the rise of the independent sector as an outlet for directors who challenge the status quo

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and history is thus presented as a joyless playground of inevitability rather than a droll world of possibilities

excellent and comprehensive illustrated book—which takes us through not only what happened in the United Kingdom

focused on 18th-century France

machine intuition

he reveals that the practice of cultural and commercial cloning from one place to another

including activists and academics

it shows the reader how to take direct advantage of the opportunities offered by this uniquely powerful electronic medium

This volume continues exploring cinema produced in Australia and New Zealand since the beginning of the twentieth century

this book delivers a rare glimpse into the history of film production practices in Hong Kong