This book is concerned with how the pursuit of national economic competitiveness by states has come to be intertwined with a globalized gender agenda―one in which women and the household economy are s
This book examines the adaptation experiences of legal immigrants with undocumented spouses, considering the structural limitations that they face in their private, social and professional lives, as w
Theorising Noumenal Power is a critical engagement with Rainer Forst’s theory of what he calls 'noumenal power.' Forst is the most significant younger generation critical theorist of the Frankfurt Sch
Offering the first in-depth analysis of the relationship between populism and political meritocracy, this book asks why states with meritocratic systems such as Singapore and China have not faced the
By foregrounding processes and practices involved in the dis/embodiment of three particular kinds of bodies - bodies of knowledge, human bodies, and bodies politic - and illustrating with original emp
Taiwan has often been characterised as an isolated society in its search for sovereignty and security. Its contact with the world in an era of globalization and post-modernity, however, has increasing
This newly revised eighth edition of Southeast Asia in the New International Era provides readers with contemporary coverage of a vibrant region home to more than 650 million people, vast cultural div
This wide-ranging book explores the impact of marketization on the creative industries. With critical perspectives from a variety of disciplines and global experts, numerous examples from internationa
This collection of 41 selections and excerpts represents a wide range of music from the 20th century. Designed for use with Understanding Post-Tonal Music by Miguel Roig-Francoli, it can also stand al
This book explores the place of art in the modern world, but instead of asking what art is, it begins with the question of art's appeal in modernity. Why is the appellation 'art' so desired for movies
In the last thirty-five years, governments around the globe increasingly seek out and agree contracts with non-profit and for-profit entities designed to provide a portion of the public sector’s portf
In the last thirty-five years, governments around the globe increasingly seek out and agree contracts with non-profit and for-profit entities designed to provide a portion of the public sector’s portf
An exciting new exploration of the dimensions of republican freedom with a contribution from Philip Pettit on the complexity of freedom. The chapters originally pusblihed as a special issue in the Cri
Comprehensive yet accessible, this classic text, now in its thirteenth edition, follows the evolution of political thought over 300 years. Organized chronologically, with updated examples and data, th
Comprehensive yet accessible, this classic text, now in its thirteenth edition, follows the evolution of political thought over 300 years. Organized chronologically, with updated examples and data, th
This book provides an explanation of Chinese policy towards the South China Sea, and argues that this is sculpted by the changing dynamics of the law of the sea in conjunction with regional geopolitic
The 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) embody the collective aspirations of the world's peoples: peace, freedom, development and sustainability. The challenges associated with the struggle for at
In this new work, Axford seeks to contribute to the development of global theory, particularly where it engages with the contested idea of globality; a concept which musters as consciousness, conditio
Now in a thoroughly-revised 3rd edition, Public Administration: An Introduction provides students at all levels with a readable, cutting-edge, and affordable introduction to the field of public manage
Voices Found: Free Jazz and Singing contributes to a wave of voice studies scholarship with the first book-length study of free jazz voice. It pieces together a history of free jazz voice that spans f
Now in its seventh edition, Designing with Light introduces readers to the art, craft, and technology of stage lighting and media projection. The new edition is fully updated to include current info
The Handbook of European Security Law and Policy offers a holistic discussion of the contemporary challenges to the security of the European Union and emphasizes the complexity of dealing with these t
Electronics explained in one volume, using both theoretical and practical applications. Mike Tooley provides all the information required to get to grips with the fundamentals of electronics, detailin
This book describes and analyse the characteristics, institutions, and processes of Swiss federalism, along with its combination of stability and change. It presents a comprehensive study of the feder
Electronics explained in one volume, using both theoretical and practical applications. Mike Tooley provides all the information required to get to grips with the fundamentals of electronics, detailin
This carefully chosen sample of 2018 congressional campaigns provides readers with an account of the campaign battles that took place across the nation. Although Democrats seemed to be poised for a bi
Extreme intelligence is strongly correlated with the highest of human achievement, but also, paradoxically, with higher relationship conflict, career difficulty, mental illness, and high-IQ crime. Inc
Digital Governance provides managers with a simple and jargon-free introduction to the impact that digital technology can have on the governance of their organisations. Digital technology is at the he
This carefully chosen sample of 2018 congressional campaigns provides readers with an account of the campaign battles that took place across the nation. Although Democrats seemed to be poised for a bi
Innovation and technological advancements can be disruptive forces, especially for conventional business in the hospitality and tourism industries. This book is timely with its critical examination of
This book reveals the enduring relevance of Weber’s thought by challenging the notion that with the apparent triumph of freedom, contemporary Western societies have escaped from Weber’s ‘iron cage’.
This volume presents an integrated collection of essays around the theme of India's failure to grapple with the big questions of human rights protections affecting marginalized minority groups in the
This book offers a unique analysis of how our definitions of luxury have changed over the ages, and with that the role and actions of both suppliers and buyers of luxury products. It traces the way lu
This book discusses and analyses the dimensions of Turkey’s strategic rapprochement with the Eurasian states and institutions since the deterioration of Ankara’s relations with its traditional NATO al
This book shows that short-term factors linked to levels of corruption, economic situation, and quality of democracy, interact with long-term cultural elements and collective memories in determin
Religion, Spirituality, and Masculinity provides concrete, practical suggestions for mental health professionals. Drawing from decades of clinical experience working with men and interdisciplinary ins
This book explores the complex endeavour of transitioning out of war, studying how it interrelate with other transformations such as changes in political regime (democratisation) and the economy (mark
Religion, Spirituality, and Masculinity provides concrete, practical suggestions for mental health professionals. Drawing from decades of clinical experience working with men and interdisciplinary ins
