Trevor Smith

From the 1980s, many Chinese artists have experimented with a range of unconventional materials. Their works-in plastic, paper, silk, ash, and tobacco-form a major trend in Chinese art. The Allure of Matter offers the first serious consideration of these ground-breaking material explorations, coining the term Material Art to describe works that place "matter" itself as the primary vehicle of investigation and expression. The book contains four ground-breaking essays, profiles of twenty-five artists, and corresponding color images.

An A-Z list, with credits, for virtually all British 'fantastic' films made during the specified period of 1899-1979. For the purposes of this publication the word 'fantastic' refers to any film that can be classified in one or more of the following categories: 1. Horror including certain psychological thrillers 2. Science Fiction 3. Fantasy

This encyclopaedia contains details of over 500 people - actors, actresses, directors, scriptwriters, editors and cinematographers - who contributed towards the British silent cinema. It also covers several important studios and details of many films of the period.

This is a comprehensive and practical guide to the ethical issues raised by different kinds of medical research, and is the first such book to be written with the needs of the researcher in mind. Clearly structured and written in a plain and accessible style, the book covers every significant ethical issue likely to be faced by researchers and research ethics committees. The author outlines and clarifies official guidelines, gives practical advice on how to adhere to these, and suggests procedures in areas where official recommendations are vague or absent. This invaluable handbook will help researchers identify and address the ethical issues at an early stage in the design of their studies, to avoid unnecessary delay and to safeguard the wellbeing of patients and healthy volunteers. It will also be extremely useful to members of research ethics committees.