Böcker av Martin Scott

An essential book for anyone interested in the role of the media in development.

This volume contains books three and four of the Thraxas Series. In Thraxas at the Races, the private investigator finds himself embroiled in a murder inquiry, harassed by officialdom and oppressed by the endless rain, when all he really wants to do is gamble at the chariot races. In Thraxas and the Elvish Isles, he's pleased to be invited to the Elvish Island of Avula, which means he can avoid the harsh Turanian winter, and also get away from Makri, whose recent behaviour has outraged all decent citizens. Makri refuses to be left behind however, and joins Thraxas as he struggles to get to grips with an unexpected upsurge in Elvish crime.

HUMANISING THE DIVINE - volume oneIn this first book, Scott begins by placing Jesus at the centre of theology. He maintains that Jesus is presented in Scripture as both the image of God and the image of true humanity. God was ''humanised'' through the Incarnation, and through the cross, a roadblock was placed on humanity''s road to destruction. In the middle chapters, there are some fresh perspectives on Judas, Peter and Cornelius, suggesting that salvation is much more to do with a call to join a movement; a movement to work for the restoration of humanity, than a ticket to heaven......Explorations in Theology is a series of short books that offer some fresh perspectives on common themes. They are certainly not the final word, but are intended to open possibilities beyond a theology that selects a narrow set of ''proof-texts'' (while ignoring others). Written in simple language, never demanding agreement with the author, they will become a resource to develop one''s own convictions.

Drawing on research funded by the Economic and Social Research Council, this book provides the first detailed study of how young people in Britain use popular culture to shape and express their political views and values. -- .