This book documents the changing nature and challenge of regional development in Britain and Ireland in the final decade of this century. In the first half of this book; region-by-region profiles review the experience of the eighties and reflect on the present climate; assessing problems and opportunities. The second half provides 25 commentaries on changes influencing the development of regions from questions of industry; technology and employment to the impact of national policy and 1992; and the prospects and capacity for regional policy and development.
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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful. THERE IS ALWAYS ROOM FOR ONE MORE QUALITY BOOK ON THIS SUBJECTBy Critical MassIn the Preface to his book Prof.Tuck poses the question: "[W]hy we might need a new book on Roman art." I shall gladly answer the question for him. Currently; there are two superb books on Roman art either one of which would be an exellent choice for classroom use. They are: 1) ROMAN ART by Ramage Ramage (sixth edition); 2) A HISTORY OF ROMAN ART by Kleiner (Enhanced Edition). Both of those books are exceedingly well illustrated with the vast majority in brilliant color. Each has a Glossary and extensive Bibliography. The Kleiner book has a somewhat larger Bibliography while the Ramage Ramage includes Ancient authors. Both are eminently readable and quite comprehensive given the fact that they are designed to be used primarily as textbooks. All that being said; some of the advantages of the Tuck book from the standpoint of this reviewer is his emphasis upon VISUAL analysis and its coordination with factual material; the way he uses his Timelines especially in conjunction with each chapter; his incorporation of marginal glosses in the text (the latter two are associated with a website specifically designed for this book); additional images of works of art relevant to this book along with "sample lessons; assignments; and related educational resources" (both items for Instructors also to be found on the website); and last but not least Tucks A HISTORY OF ROMAN ART (paper back) costs less than 60% of the K and RR pb versions. Publishers are going to have to find a way to produce textbooks that do not cost over $100 and beyond. Its bad enough that EJ Brill and many University Presses charge upwards of $300+ for hardcover books while never issuing their pb counterparts thereby eliminating the possibility of purchase by both students and teachers alike!Another positive feature of Tucks book is the way he takes a middle ground when it comes to the controversial dating of certain objects. For example; the Capitoline She-wolf is now thought to be 13th century AD (RR) or 5th century BC (K) while T presents both possibilities. Academic scholars are finally beginning to wake up when it comes to the Chronological problems and dating of Ancient History and Ancient Art History. Art History is still a very youthful field. The discovery of King Tuts tomb and the beginnings of the Indus Valley civilization go back only to 1922; less than 100 years ago. The task of rewriting innumberable books may be a Herculean one but must be done. The dates for the beginning of Dynastic Egypt have already been shifted down by more than 2000 years. The time of Hammurabi has been shifted down by nearly a millennium. The Greek Dark Age may be a mirage. And so forth. Starting on p.2; Tuck discusses the problems of forgery; provenance; and "dating dilemmas in Roman Art History" and is to be commended for doing so. The third century AD is still a mess for those historians and art historians who have to deal with this period. Terms such as "Late Antique" have become as meaningless as "the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire". The opening chapter of Tucks book also deals with the subjects of: "Restoration Issues"; "The Role of Elites in Public Art and Architecture"; the relationship of Roman art and architecture to that of the Greeks; and much more. Overall; Prof. Tuck applies an interdisciplinary approach to the study of Roman art and architecture throughout his book and is to be commended for it. Had this book been available two to three months earlier; as a Prof.of Ancient; Classical; and Oriental Art; I would have used it as a textbook in my own course on Roman Art Architecture. It has my highest recommendation.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Illustrations were very nice. But the timeline helped clarify a lot of ...By Anissa FoxMy daughter used the timeline to help with a report on Roman art. Illustrations were very nice. But the timeline helped clarify a lot of her report!0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. The book is nice that it includes Etruscan art and italic artBy lindsayThe book is nice that it includes Etruscan art and italic art. However; the book has lots of pictures but does not direct the reader to the