Mechatronics is the integration of electronic engineering mechanical engineering control & computer engineering. From auto-focus cameras to car engine management systems & from state-of-the-art robots to the humble washing machine Mechatronics has a hand in them all. This book presents a clear & comprehensive introduction to the area. It is practical & applied so it helps you to comprehend & design mechatronic systems. By also explaining the philosophy of Mechatronics it provides you with a frame of understanding to develop a truly interdisciplinary & integrated approach to engineering. Mechatronics is essential reading for students requiring an introduction to this exciting area at undergraduate & higher diploma level. * New Content
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This title features four plays which exemplify his interest in flawed characters who defy the expectations of Greek society Euripides Medea & Other Plays" is translated with an introduction by Philip Vellacott in " Penguin Classics". The four tragedies collected in this volume all focus on a central character once powerful brought down by betrayal jealousy guilt & hatred. The first playwright to depict suffering without reference to the gods Euripides made his characters speak in human terms & face the consequences of their actions. In " Medea" a woman rejected by her lover takes hideous revenge by murdering the children they both love & Hecabe depicts the former queen of Troy driven mad by the prospect of her daughters sacrifice to Achilles. Electra portrays a young woman planning to avenge the brutal death of her father at the hands of her mother while in " Heracles" the hero seeks vengeance against the evil king who has caused bloodshed in his family. Philip Vellacotts lucid translation is accompanied by an introduction which discusses the literary background of Classical Athens & examines the distinction between instinctive & civilized behaviour. Euripides (c.4 85-07 BC) was an Athenian born into a family of considerable rank. Disdaining the public duties expected of him Euripides spent a life of quiet introspection spending much of his life in a cave on Salamis. Late in life he voluntarily exiled himself to the court of Archelaus King of Macedon where he wrote " The Bacchae" regarded by many as his greatest work. Euripides is thought to have written 92 plays only 18 of which survive. If you enjoyed " Medea & Other Plays" you might like Aeschylus " The Oresteian Trilogy" also available in " Penguin Classics"." ...

Previously published as Alcestis & Other Plays" the " Penguin Classics" edition of Euripides' " Medea & Other Plays" is translated by John Davie with introductions & notes by Richard Rutherford. " Medea" in which a spurned woman takes revenge upon her lover by killing her children is one of the most shocking of all the Greek tragedies. Medea is a towering figure who demonstrates Euripides' unusual willingness to give voice to a woman's case. " Alcestis" is based on a magical myth in which Death is overcome & the " Children of Heracles" examines conflict between might & right while " Hippolytus" deals with self-destructive integrity. These plays show Euripides transforming awesome figures of Greek myths into recognisable fallible human beings. John Davie's accessible prose translation is accompanied by a general introduction & individual prefaces to each play. Euripides (c.485-07 BC) was an Athenian born into a family of considerable rank. Disdaining the public duties expected of him Euripides spent a life of quiet introspection spending much of his life in a cave on Salamis. Late in life he voluntarily exiled himself to the court of Archelaus King of Macedon where he wrote " The Bacchae" regarded by many as his greatest work. Euripides is thought to have written 92 plays only 18 of which survive. If you enjoyed " Medea & Other Plays" you might like Aeschylus' " The Oresteia" also available in " Penguin Classics". " One of the best prose translations of Euripides I have seen". (Robert Fagles). " John Davie's translations are outstanding. The tone throughout is refreshingly modern yet dignified". (William Allan " Classical Review")." ...

The Media: an introduction 3e has been fully updated & expanded to include brand new chapters on: Approaches to Media; Media Form; Models of Media Institutions; The Media in Europe; Photography; Newspapers; Magazines; Book Publishing; Radio; Television; The Internet; News Media; Economics; Policy; Public Service Broadcasting in Europe; Censorship; Audience Research; Sexuality; Gender; Social Class; Religion; The Body; Health & Illness; Nationality; & Sex Acts. Expert contributions on each topic provide a broad & comprehensive introduction & theoretical overview of the media industry. Thirty-six specially commissioned essays are provided these offer the reader unrivalled breadth & depth for an introduction to the study of contemporary media. The Media: an introduction is essential reading for undergraduate & postgraduate students of media studies cultural studies communication studies journalism film studies the sociology of the media popular culture & other related subjects. ...

In his beautifully balanced clear & broad-ranging account of a fast-changing field Paul Hodkinson has successfully brought together myriad perspectives with which to critically analyse todays media culture & media society
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This textbook provides students with a comprehensive & accessible introduction to the field of media studies. Written by two highly experienced lecturers the volume covers media texts media institutions & audiences & the media. The authors offer a range of textual tools students might use as approaches to understanding the vast range of media texts. They examine the organizations which produce media texts & introduce readers to the dominant critical frameworks for understanding media industries examining some of the key institutional debates in media studies. The section on audiences investigates the wide range of diverse perspectives on media audiences & the debates about the media & consumption. Each chapter concludes with activities which encourage students to develop & apply critical approaches in contexts which develop their individual learning. The final section offers a set of techniques & case studies on methods of research which is specifically designed for undergraduate students. ...