Why are some countries rich and others poor? This leading text introduces students to the latest theoretical tools, data, and insights underlying this pivotal question, providing students with a compl
This accessible book breaks down the key concepts and policy positions behind the CSA rubric. It poses core questions of where CSA comes from, what is new in CSA, and what kinds of policy approaches i
The book explores the process of economic liberalisation in Latin America and revises the transition from the import substitution industrialisation model to the market-oriented reforms. It explains th
In a legal context, and primarily in relation to the now well-established field of ‘law and development’, this book takes up the need to think beyond development in order to address the global social
Change and Continuity in American Colleges and Universities explores major ideas which have shaped the history and development of higher education in North America and considers how these might inform
This book critically explores the ethical, legal, social, and technical issues arising from the use of wearable tagging and tracking devices in different domains, bringing together contribut
This book critically explores the ethical, legal, social, and technical issues arising from the use of wearable tagging and tracking devices in different domains, bringing together contribut
The Anthropology of Reconciliation and Peace: critically assesses the relationship between context-specific approaches to conflict resolution and generic, transferable approaches (principally pro
The Anthropology of Reconciliation and Peace: critically assesses the relationship between context-specific approaches to conflict resolution and generic, transferable approaches (principally pro
The second edition of this introductory textbook provides students with an overarching understanding of social, political, and economic institutions of South Asia.
Korea's urban and regional development experiences are widely regarded as a success story. This book is a detailed examination of the ‘Korean model’ evaluating its context and implications f
Politics is often perceived as a significant obstacle to the achievement of the ideals conveyed by International Organisations (IOs). However, since IOs include essentially political actors and
This book dispels some of the myths that surround the press and shows that the UK newspaper industry is mostly profitable and is adapting well to a shift of readers and advertising online. It aim
Fleur Watson draws on an international range of exhibitions, project profiles, and interviews to reveal the emergence of the 'new curator' in architecture and design. A beautiful color book&
Fleur Watson draws on an international range of exhibitions, project profiles, and interviews to reveal the emergence of the 'new curator' in architecture and design. A beautiful color book&
Wang discusses the dynamics of Sino-US Relations since 2008 and the implications for relations between Taiwan and both the US and the People’s Republic of China.
This book argues that the first step towards adaptive and resilient futures is making a fuller spectrum of the complexity of cities comprehensible to all. It provides fresh foundations for addressing
This volume explores the society and economy, identity and world-views of the Scandinavian peoples, and their unique religious beliefs that are still of enduring interest a millennium later. The Vikin
This volume explores the society and economy, identity and world-views of the Scandinavian peoples, and their unique religious beliefs that are still of enduring interest a millennium later. The Vikin
This volume aims to deepen our understanding of how emerging technologies, such as AI, in combination with automation, are combining with political trends and dynamics to influence and shape the emerg
This is the first study to explore the connections between late-19th-century university/college composite class portraits and the field of Eugenics – which first took hold in the United States at Harv
A guide to compassionate healthcare looks at how you can maintain your own wellbeing in today’s challenging healthcare environments, making a positive difference to your workplace and providing compas
In Politics as a Science, two of the world's leading authorities on Comparative Politics, Philippe C. Schmitter and Marc Blecher, provide a lively introduction to the concepts and framework to study a
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art explores the effects of Queensland government policies on urban First Nation artists. While such art has often been misinterpreted as derivative lesser copies
The Global Compacts are the largest, most recent, and most encompassing initiative by the UN on migration. This book comprehensively examines the development of the two compacts and their impact on gl
The Global Compacts are the largest, most recent, and most encompassing initiative by the UN on migration. This book comprehensively examines the development of the two compacts and their impact on gl
The fifth edition of this innovative textbook introduces students to the main theories in International Relations. It explains and analyses each theory, allowing students to understand and critically
The fifth edition of this innovative textbook introduces students to the main theories in International Relations. It explains and analyses each theory, allowing students to understand and critically
Across Europe and beyond, economic woes in the wake of the global financial crisis of 2007-2008 unleashed fundamental changes in politics, with new parties emerging and populism surging.
This book undertakes a systematic analysis of a major change to the concept of security in Europe: the blurring of the traditional divide between internal and external security.
By analysing cases from Japan, Greenland, Germany, Italy, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, and Singapore, this book sheds light on the mechanisms of base politics that surround US overseas military
Picking up current IR debates about the role and importance of regions in global politics, this volume asks whether regions have become politically more fragmented and economically less integrated. By
The Impact of Legislature brings together key articles and path-breaking scholarship published in The Journal of Legislative Studies during its first 25 years of publication, enabling the reader to ma
Moving Difference demonstrates how differences between migrants who share the same nationality travel with them and can impact on every aspect of their 'mobile lives'. Analysing the lived experiences
Made in Yugoslavia: Studies in Popular Music serves as a comprehensive and thorough introduction to the history, sociology, and musicology of popular music in Yugoslavia and the post-Yugoslav region a
Made in Yugoslavia: Studies in Popular Music serves as a comprehensive and thorough introduction to the history, sociology, and musicology of popular music in Yugoslavia and the post-Yugoslav region a
