This innovative book analyzes the interaction of politics and religion in the Middle East through a comparative study of four countries—Egypt, Israel, Turkey, and Iran. Author Robert D. Lee ex
Identifies historical factors as well as sociological and political forces that led to the war in the middle east, analyzing the conflict's impact while providing coverage of the occupation, the devel
Is violence on the streets caused by violence in video games? Do hip-hop lyrics increase misogynistic and homophobic behavior? Are teens promiscuous because of what they see in movies? Popular cultu
Tremendous transformation marks the last three decades of American politics, and nowhere has this change been as distinctive and penetrating as in the American South. After 120 consecutive years of
This informative book is a necessary companion for anyone seeking to uncover the secret of successful persuasion: to organize, construct, and communicate arguments. It is at once comprehensive and a
What is gender diversity? Doesn’t diversity often mean a focus on people who vary from typically gendered people, like intersex people and drag queens? What would it mean to talk about gender
"This 5th Edition of a core anthropology text provides an introduction to the study of kinship and family as a means to understanding cross-cultural gender variation"--
In the third edition of Essential Criminology, authors Mark M. Lanier and Stuart Henry build upon their critical review of criminology, expanding their coverage of the multifaceted “Crime Pris
With new and revised essays throughout, this book provides a real education in practical campaign politics. Academics and campaign professionals describe the innovation and reality of election campa
Southeast Asia: Past and Present offers a balanced and readable account of the region from ancient to modern times, covering traditional history as well as current events. D. R. SarDesai avoids over
In this textbook meant for courses in constitutional law and civil liberties, Rossum (American constitutionalism, Claremont McKenna College) and Tarr (political science, Rutgers U., Camden) examine th
American Constitutional Law provides a comprehensive account of the nation’s defining document. Based on the premise that the study of the Constitution and constitutional law is of fundamental importa
Charlton (political science, Colorado State U.) has revised the third edition of this textbook on the comparative politics and governments of India, China and Japan to include new information on human
Global Gender Issues in the New Millennium connects the inequalities between and among women and men with the world politics of global governance, security, political economy, and ecology. Through hi
Neher (emeritus political science and Southeast Asian studies, Northern Illinois U.) invited his former student Dayley (international political economy and Asian studies, College of Idaho) to co-autho
The ninth edition of this widely acclaimed book has been extensively revised to reflect the latest scholarship and the most recent events in the Middle East. As an introduction to the history of this
Public policy has developed into a broad and interdisciplinary area of study. Research in the field tends to reflect this wide-ranging nature, with scholarly activity focusing on policy process, pol
Doing Environmental Ethics offers a way to face our ecological crisis that draws on environmental science, economic theory, international law, and religious teachings, as well as philosophical argum
Bullard (sociology, Clark Atlanta U.) and Wright (sociology, Dillard U.) present 12 chapters exploring the geography of vulnerability and reconstruction in pre- and post-Hurricane Katrina New Orleans
Ehrlich introduces the ten dimensions of America's social heritage that are necessary for a complete understanding of prejudice and explains the complex differences between ethnoviolence and hate crim
For more than two thousand years Christian expansion and proselytizing was couched in terms of “defending the faith.” Until recently in the United States, much of that defense came in th
From the Publisher: In this newly revised and updated edition of Taiwan: Nation-State or Province?, author John Copper examines Taiwan's geography and history, society and culture, economy, political
McElroy and Townsend (both of the State U. of New York at Buffalo) present the fifth edition of their text introducing the field of medical anthropology. Their aim is to bring together the varied stra
Prompted in no small part by the recent political shift to the left and move away from neoliberal economic globalization in Latin America, Buffington (women and gender studies, U. of Colorado, US) and
Integrating political events with cultural, economic, and intellectual movements, Modern Japan provides a balanced and authoritative survey of modern Japanese history. A summary of Japan’s earl
In essays written specifically for this volume, distinguished contributors assess highly charged and fundamental questions about the Holocaust: Is it unique? How can it be compared with other instan
This essential book fills a serious gap in the field by synthesizing modern Italian history and placing it in a fully European context. Emphasizing globalization, Italy traces the country’s tra
Almost all US cities are controlled by real estate and development interests, but Santa Cruz, California, is a deviant case. An unusual coalition of socialist-feminists, environmentalists, social-we
Cleveland officially retired from the history department at Simon Fraser University just weeks before he died of leukemia in September 2006. His textbook for students and general readers was first pub
Since its formation in 1948, and particularly since the assassination of Prime Minister Yitzak Rabin in 1995, Israel has experienced turbulent political change and numerous ongoing security challeng
A clear, comprehensive, and indispensable introduction to the major traditions of feminist theory, Feminist Thought includes incisive, critical examinations of liberal feminism, radical feminism, Marx
For many Americans the mention of Africa immediately conjures up images of safaris, ferocious animals, strangely dressed “tribesmen,” and impenetrable jungles. Although the occasional new
Party leaders in the US House of Representatives are expected to raise tremendous amounts of money for congressional campaign committees and for other party candidates and the ability to do so has bec
This lucid account of Russian and Soviet history presents major trends and events from ancient Kievan Rus’ to Vladimir Putin’s presidency of the twenty-first century. Now thoroughly revis
Political scientists and economists examine issues presented by the improvements in domestic economic and politics in sub-Saharan Africa and the emergence of the region onto the world stage. Among the
Anthropologists Hart (U. of Missouri-St. Louis) and Sussman (Washington U., St. Louis) originally wrote this book in 2005, challenging conventional thinking about human evolution. They suggest that b
The Holocaust: Roots, History, and Aftermath takes a fresh, probing look at one of the greatest human tragedies in modern history. Author David M. Crowe begins with a detailed overview of the history
The study of poverty and inequality has been thrust into the foreground as scholars, politicians, and policymakers respond to the spectacular increase in economic inequality and the slowing, stalling
Immanuel Kant’s groundbreaking Critique of Pure Reason inaugurated a new way of understanding the world that continues to impact philosophy to the present day. With clear explanations and numer
Cornelia Butler Flora (North Central Regional Center for Rural Development, Iowa State University) and Jan Flora (sociology, Iowa State University) provide a framework for understanding rural society,
