This book develops an alternative understanding of analytical tool change in public administrations as polity-making and offers a new analytical model of instrumental, legitimatory and power-rela
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
This fully revised and updated second edition builds a well-rounded understanding of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), a crucial, though often
This exciting new textbook challenges the implicit notions inherent in most existing International Relations (IR) scholarship and instead presents the subject as seen from different vantage points in
This exciting new textbook challenges the implicit notions inherent in most existing International Relations (IR) scholarship and instead presents the subject as seen from different vantage points in
Successfully bringing together accessible readings that cover the broad range of issues of importance to those studying politics and society, this volume provides a unique mix of theoretical and empir
Successfully bringing together accessible readings that cover the broad range of issues of importance to those studying politics and society, this volume provides a unique mix of theoretical and empir
Racial segregation, predatory lending and other discriminatory practices have made it so that African Americans pay more for homeownership but gain less from it. Given these barriers, why does homeown
Racial segregation, predatory lending and other discriminatory practices have made it so that African Americans pay more for homeownership but gain less from it. Given these barriers, why does homeown
This book represents the first comprehensive study of how technocracy currently challenges representative democracy and asks how technocratic politics undermines democratic legitimacy and how strong i
When States Take Rights Back draws on contributions by international experts in history, law, political science, and sociology, offering a rare interdisciplinary and comparative examination of citizen
The One-Hour Shakespeare series is a collection of abridged versions of Shakespeare's plays, designed specifically to accommodate both small and large casts. This volume, The Tragedies, includes the f
The One-Hour Shakespeare series is a collection of abridged versions of Shakespeare's plays, designed specifically to accommodate both small and large casts. This volume, The Tragicomedies, includes t
An indispensable read to scholars and students, Shaping Citizenship presents new ways to study the conceptual changes, struggles and debates related to core dimensions of this ever-evolving concept.
Globalization has driven many improvements in technology, communication and transport, but global economic and social challenges remain. Chief among these is the growing income inequality both within
This new book examines trends in American public opinion toward Israel since the country’s establishment in 1948. Analyzing data from hundreds of surveys and in jargon-free writing, the authors show t
This new book examines trends in American public opinion toward Israel since the country’s establishment in 1948. Analyzing data from hundreds of surveys and in jargon-free writing, the authors show t
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 book examines citizens' attitudes about sexual harassment in the #MeToo era. It looks at the political costs incurred when a member of Congress is accused of harassment and seeks to determine whe
This new textbook introduces key mechanisms and issues in international conflict management, and engages students with a comprehensive interdisciplinary approach to mitigating, managing, and transform
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
In this wide-ranging and multidisciplinary volume, leading scholars, activists, journalists, and public figures deliberate about the creative and critical potential of public imagination in an era par
Social, economic, and technological changes disrupt many indigenous, ethnic, and rural communities even when offering progress. Under these conditions, social and psychological dysfunctions are likely
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 draws on ethnographic research among a variety of activist groups and initiatives that use art and performance-based art forms as a vehicle for social change, to examine the tensions between
This comprehensively revised and updated second edition of Fashion Journalism examines the vast changes within the industry and asks what they mean for the status, practices, and values of journalism
This book examines the relationships between the Nordic social democratic welfare system (‘The Nordic Model’) and physical culture, across the domains of sport, education, and public space.
This book is a very practical guide to help managers put their own and their employees' professional values to work. Through real life stories and case studies, the author brings to life and light the
This book examines the national and international law, human rights and civil liberties issues involved in governments calling out the armed forces to deal with civil unrest or terrorism. The introduc
Maternity Leave: Policy and Practice, Second Edition approaches parental leave from a variety of perspectives: legal, political, social, institutional, organizational, and most importantly, from the p
This book examines citizens' attitudes about sexual harassment in the #MeToo era. It looks at the political costs incurred when a member of Congress is accused of harassment and seeks to determine whe
This new edition of Classic Case Studies is the essential selection of case studies and stories that illustrate not only many of the most fundamental tenets of psychology, but also some of the most ex
This volume fills a gap in the literature regarding questions around the interactive dynamics between law and diplomacy on international trade and investment. It brings together lawyers and political
Intelligence on the Frontier Between State and Civil Society shows how today’s intelligence practices constantly contest the frontiers between normal politics and security politics, and between civil
Analysing diverse media representations of men who provide primary care to their children, this book demonstrates how the practice of fatherhood - and of masculinity - is changing, and the ways media
This book explores the unique and under-researched field of humanitarian negotiation. Arguing that humanitarians typically negotiate from a position of weakness, the text explores some of the tac
This book solves the puzzle of why some aspirant candidates are successful while others fail, by proposing and applying a universally applicable multistage approach to discover the relationship betwee
This ground-breaking volume on the relationships between tourism and innovation provides an overview of relevant innovation theories and related literatures on entrepreneurship, productivity, regional
