The media is often seen to reflect a changing political landscape as societies transition from authoritarian regimes to democracies. This book presents a comparative global investigatio
The media is often viewed as a primary gauge which reflects the changing political landscape as societies transition from authoritarian regimes to democracies. Chronicling the process through media an
The post-communist development of media systems has been uneven in the countries of the region. Television and newspapers, combined with the emergence of social media have had great influence on the p
The large-scale movements of refugees and economic migrants from conflict zones to more stable societies have resulted in challenges both for new entrants and their hosts. This fascinating volume brin
The globalizing world is increasingly confronting a new category of security issues related to resource availability. The resource environment contains both traditional categories, such as energy, foo
Political scientists working mostly in the US explore the historical and contemporary role of religious tradition and education of political elites and governing agencies in several major states as we
Part of a series of inter-disciplinary works on emerging challenges in a globalized world, this collection of seven articles on energy policy examines issues of energy security in regional and global
This volume examines the complex international system of the twenty first century from a variety of perspectives. Proceeding from critical theoretical perspectives and incorporating case studies, the
After her overview of global challenges that require transnational cooperation in the 21st century, Krishna-Hensel (Center for Business and Economic Development, Auburn U. Montgomery) presents seven p
