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Book SynopsisThe Third Way is the political philosophy of Tony Blair and New Labour in Britain, Bill Clinton in the United States, and Gerhard Schröder in Germany. Defended most forcefully by Anthony Giddens, it claims to offer a strategy for renewing the Centre Left that avoids the free-market liberalism of the New Right and the state socialism of the Old Left. In Against the Third Way Alex Callinicos develops a fundamental critique of this philosophy. He argues that Third Way governments have continued the neoliberal policies of their conservative predecessors. They have promoted the interests of the multinational corporations, privatized areas where Ronald Reagan or Margaret Thatcher dared not go, and allowed social and economic inequality to continue growing. Callinicos also attacks the theoretical underpinnings of the Third Way. He challenges the idea that the ''knowledge economy'' is freeing us from the contradictions of capitalism, denies that New Labour has coherent strategiTrade Review'Callinicos presents a fundamentalist leftist critique of "third way philosophy", and argues that international protests against global capitalism provide the model for the future development of the left. Think of Callinicos as a somewhat more cerebral and decidedly more hardline Naomi Klein.' The Bookseller 'Callinicos's short book is a goldmine. In the space available he offers analysis of, among other things, economic globalisation, the "IT revolution" and its role in the recent US boom, the limits (and possibilities) of state action, the "new world order" and the various "humanitarian" wars of interventions of recent years, the "moral agenda" within Third Way politics, and trends towards "global governance". In each case he displays an immense grasp of a wide range of sources and presents often complex arguments in an accessible manner ... Callinicos's book should become an essential part of our armour - buy it, read it, use it.' The Socialist Review '[A] theoretical critique of the Blairite model of modernisation is offered by Alex Callinicos in Against the Third Way, which is unforgiving of those who seek to blur the distinctions between left and right.' Mark Perryman, New Statesman 'This is not just [a] book about ideas but about the political economy and sociology of capitalism underlying them.' MillenniumTable of ContentsIntroduction. 1. Masters of the Universe:. The Globalization Debate. The Limits of Politics. Myths of the New Economy. 2. Guardians of Morals:. Back to Values. Egalitarianism Betrayed. Community Imposed. 3. Saviours of Humankind:. Policing the World. The Armature of Hegemony. Imperial Collisions. 4. Alternatives:. Bucking the Market. Nine Anti-Capitalist Theses. Afterword. Notes. Index.

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Book Synopsis* An important and timely contribution to current political debates * Written in a lively and accessible way by a leading academic * Presents a radical alternative to the Third Way.Trade Review'Callinicos presents a fundamentalist leftist critique of "third way philosophy", and argues that international protests against global capitalism provide the model for the future development of the left. Think of Callinicos as a somewhat more cerebral and decidedly more hardline Naomi Klein.' The Bookseller 'Callinicos's short book is a goldmine. In the space available he offers analysis of, among other things, economic globalisation, the "IT revolution" and its role in the recent US boom, the limits (and possibilities) of state action, the "new world order" and the various "humanitarian" wars of interventions of recent years, the "moral agenda" within Third Way politics, and trends towards "global governance". In each case he displays an immense grasp of a wide range of sources and presents often complex arguments in an accessible manner ... Callinicos's book should become an essential part of our armour - buy it, read it, use it.' The Socialist Review '[A] theoretical critique of the Blairite model of modernisation is offered by Alex Callinicos in Against the Third Way, which is unforgiving of those who seek to blur the distinctions between left and right.' Mark Perryman, New Statesman 'This is not just [a] book about ideas but about the political economy and sociology of capitalism underlying them.' MillenniumTable of ContentsIntroduction. 1. Masters of the Universe:. The Globalization Debate. The Limits of Politics. Myths of the New Economy. 2. Guardians of Morals:. Back to Values. Egalitarianism Betrayed. Community Imposed. 3. Saviours of Humankind:. Policing the World. The Armature of Hegemony. Imperial Collisions. 4. Alternatives:. Bucking the Market. Nine Anti-Capitalist Theses. Afterword. Notes. Index.

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Book SynopsisThe dreadful events of 11 September have brought Islam to the forefront of world politics. This authoritative new book provides the analysis for a far--reaching introduction to Islamic politics for those coming to the subject for the first time.Trade Review“A very well written ... and sober analysis of the varied forms of political Islam within the similarly varied political, economic and social contexts across the societies of the contemporary world.” British Journal of Sociology “In this scholarly yet highly accessible book, Milton-Edwards sheds light on some of the enduring debates about the nature of Islam and politics and examines the nuances of sociopolitical structures in the Muslim world ... A welcome addition to the literature on Islam and politics, especially useful as an introductory textbook on the subject.” Choice “Illuminates the great variety of debates that animate Islamic politics today. Rejecting the view that it is simply a reaction against the West, the book relates Islamic politics to the diversity and urgency of the political predicaments that Muslim communities face.” Timothy Mitchell, New York University “This book’s clear, thoughtful perspective draws our attention to the mutual constitution of the conflicts that exist between politically assertive Muslim groups, and the national and global structures of power and culture in which they operate.” Gregory Starrett, University of North Carolina at CharlotteTable of ContentsPreface. Introduction. 1. Islam and Politics Defined. 2. Islam and the State. 3. Politics of Protest. 4. The Democracy Debate: Intractable Paths?. 5. Bringing Down the Barricade: The Gender Debate. 6. Gun Barell Politics: Islam and Political Violence. 7. The Making of Mutual Antagonism: Islam and the West. Conclusion: Islam and Politics A Twenty-First Century Challenge. Glossary. Bibliograph. Index

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Book SynopsisIn the days when Winston Churchill and Clement Attlee faced each other in the House of Commons, there was disagreement about whose hands should be on the Mace, the symbol of power at Westminster. Everyone assumed that the hands on the Mace would be British.Trade Review'The best-informed analysis of the pressures on and limits of the Prime Minister in the new century.' Dennis Kavanagh, University of Liverpool 'Richard Rose has an unusual ability to look at familiar questions about power - and its exercise in Downing Street - from a fresh, and invariably provocative, perspective. In The Prime Minister in a Shrinking World he highlights the global constraints on even a Prime Minister who dominates Whitehall and Westminster.' Peter Riddell, The Times 'Richard Rose is a veteran author of political textbooks, which are still on university reading lists many years after publication. This one will undoubtedly join them.' Iain Dale, Bookseller Buyers Guide 'The field of political studies is now so thoroughly tilled that it is quite a challenge to come up with any new perspective. The first thing to be said about Richard Rose's investigation into the contemporary nature of prime ministerial power is that he successfully contrives to overcome that hurdle ... If the Prime Minister seriously wants to banish that haunting image of him - initially dreamt up by his friend and mentor, Roy Jenkins - of a young man nervously carrying a precious vase across a long, slippery marble floor, then he could do worse than to read (and learn from) this far from reassuring book.' Anthony Howard, The Sunday Times 'Entertaining.' The Economist 'This book by Richard Rose is possibly the best observation of the Prime Minister in relation to the position of Britain in the modern world that I have ever read. Rose draws upon his many years of rubbing shoulders with politicians and PMs from Clement Atlee to Tony Blair in order to bring this very in-depth look at the prestigious occupier of Number Ten throughout the ages ... A very good read.' M2 Communications 'The great strength of this book is that Rose draws upon four decades of following and analysing British politics to produce a book that is full of insight and marvellous anecodotes ... it is a good read.' British Politics Group Newsletter 'This book provides a sound warning of the perils a Prime Minister faces vis-a-vis his colleagues, his MPs, civil servants, the media and the public at large ... The book abounds in delightful quotes and the author's own bon mots.' Frontline 'This is a book for the student and the general reader - a refreshing example of political science with its hair down ... The book is both informative and a pleasure to read.' Times Literary Supplement 'This book by Richard Rose is possibly the best observation of the Prime Minister in relation to the position of Britain in the modern world that I have ever read.' M2 Best Books 'The nature of the constraints facing British Prime Ministers, and their implications for the contemporary premiership, are explored by Richard Rose with great clarity and enthusiasm. As such, The Prime Minister in a Shrinking World thoroughly deserves to become a classic text on the British premiership, and one that will remain highly relevant for very many years to come' Talking Politics "Rose admirably demonstrates how prime-ministerial power has increased at Westminster while diminishing internationally." Parliamentary AffairsTable of ContentsIntroduction: The Paradox of Power. 1. Looking After Number One at Number Ten. 2. Glendower in A Shrinking World. 3. What Makes Downing Street Change?. 4. Becoming and Remaining Party Leader. 5. From Private to Public Government. 6. Winning Elections. 7. Managing Parliament and Party. 8. Managing Colleagues and Bastards. 9. Running - and Running After- The Economy. 10. Managing Decline in a Shrinking World. 11. Tony Blair: A Populist Prime Minister. 12. What Comes After Blair?. Appendix A: Prime Ministers Since 1945. Appendix B: A Guide to Further Reading.

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Book SynopsisIn the days when Winston Churchill and Clement Attlee faced each other in the House of Commons, there was disagreement about whose hands should be on the Mace, the symbol of power at Westminster. Everyone assumed that the hands on the Mace would be British.Trade Review'The best-informed analysis of the pressures on and limits of the Prime Minister in the new century.' Dennis Kavanagh, University of Liverpool 'Richard Rose has an unusual ability to look at familiar questions about power - and its exercise in Downing Street - from a fresh, and invariably provocative, perspective. In The Prime Minister in a Shrinking World he highlights the global constraints on even a Prime Minister who dominates Whitehall and Westminster.' Peter Riddell, The Times 'Richard Rose is a veteran author of political textbooks, which are still on university reading lists many years after publication. This one will undoubtedly join them.' Iain Dale, Bookseller Buyers Guide 'The field of political studies is now so thoroughly tilled that it is quite a challenge to come up with any new perspective. The first thing to be said about Richard Rose's investigation into the contemporary nature of prime ministerial power is that he successfully contrives to overcome that hurdle ... If the Prime Minister seriously wants to banish that haunting image of him - initially dreamt up by his friend and mentor, Roy Jenkins - of a young man nervously carrying a precious vase across a long, slippery marble floor, then he could do worse than to read (and learn from) this far from reassuring book.' Anthony Howard, The Sunday Times 'Entertaining.' The Economist 'This book by Richard Rose is possibly the best observation of the Prime Minister in relation to the position of Britain in the modern world that I have ever read. Rose draws upon his many years of rubbing shoulders with politicians and PMs from Clement Atlee to Tony Blair in order to bring this very in-depth look at the prestigious occupier of Number Ten throughout the ages ... A very good read.' M2 Communications 'The great strength of this book is that Rose draws upon four decades of following and analysing British politics to produce a book that is full of insight and marvellous anecodotes ... it is a good read.' British Politics Group Newsletter 'This book provides a sound warning of the perils a Prime Minister faces vis-a-vis his colleagues, his MPs, civil servants, the media and the public at large ... The book abounds in delightful quotes and the author's own bon mots.' Frontline 'This is a book for the student and the general reader - a refreshing example of political science with its hair down ... The book is both informative and a pleasure to read.' Times Literary Supplement 'This book by Richard Rose is possibly the best observation of the Prime Minister in relation to the position of Britain in the modern world that I have ever read.' M2 Best Books 'The nature of the constraints facing British Prime Ministers, and their implications for the contemporary premiership, are explored by Richard Rose with great clarity and enthusiasm. As such, The Prime Minister in a Shrinking World thoroughly deserves to become a classic text on the British premiership, and one that will remain highly relevant for very many years to come' Talking Politics "Rose admirably demonstrates how prime-ministerial power has increased at Westminster while diminishing internationally." Parliamentary AffairsTable of ContentsIntroduction: The Paradox of Power. 1. Looking After Number One at Number Ten. 2. Glendower in A Shrinking World. 3. What Makes Downing Street Change?. 4. Becoming and Remaining Party Leader. 5. From Private to Public Government. 6. Winning Elections. 7. Managing Parliament and Party. 8. Managing Colleagues and Bastards. 9. Running - and Running After- The Economy. 10. Managing Decline in a Shrinking World. 11. Tony Blair: A Populist Prime Minister. 12. What Comes After Blair?. Appendix A: Prime Ministers Since 1945. Appendix B: A Guide to Further Reading.

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Book SynopsisThe terms 'global' and 'civil society' have both become part of the contemporary political lexicon. In this important new book, Mary Kaldor argues that this is no coincidence and that the reinvention of civil society has to be understood in the context of globalization.Trade Review"Highly recommended." Choice "A powerfully persuasive book ... a must-read for students of politics, practitioners, activists, journalists, and anyone engaged in public activism." Perspectives on Political Science "In Global Civil Society, [Kaldor] is particularly concerned with the importance of nonstate actors in international relations, working within the constructivist tradition of international relations from an activist perspective. When she examines the theoretical roots and contemporary development of global civil society, she is hardlt a disinterested observer. ...In short, in assessing Global Civil Society, it is important to recognize both Kaldor's intellectual honesty and her explicit political commitments. She examines literature and events to develop an arguement about how to promote peace in the future. Thus, this book is a theoretical and political treatise, informed by Kaldor's reading of theory and history and also by her experience as an activist. ...Global Civil Society is a short, sharp read that is organized around a clear argument. It should be a welcome addition to the bookshelves of scholars interested in peace, war, and global civil society." David S. Meyer, University of California, IrvineTable of ContentsPreface. Abbreviations. Chapter 1: Five Meanings of Global Civil Society. Chapter 2: The Discourse of Civil Society. Chapter 3: The Ideas of 1989: The Origins of the Concept of Global Civil Society. Chapter 4: Social Movements, NGOs and Networks. Chapter 5: Globalization, the State and War. Chapter 6: September 11: The Return of the ‘Outside’?. Notes. Index

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Book SynopsisToday's wars leave a crippling legacy of deprivation and suffering, of physical and structural injustice, long after they submit to peaceful resolution.Trade Review"Rama Mani’s engaging book is a fine combination of arguments on the theory of justice and an assessment of practical problems in building a new society from the ruins of war and conflicts. It is “practical reason” par excellence."Professor Amartya Sen, Master, Trinity College, CambridgeTable of ContentsAbbreviations. Acknowledgements. Section I Justice in Theory. 1. The Three Dimensions of Justice in Post-conflict Peacebuilding. 2. Concepts of Justice in Contemporary Philosophy. Section II Justice in Practice. 3. Legal Justice: Re-establishing Order or restoring the Rule of Law?. 4.Rectificatory Justice: Punishing Perpetrators or Vindicating Victims?. 5. Distributive Justice: alleviating the Effects of Conflict or Targeting Causes?. Section III Synthesis and Recommendations. 6. Recapturing Justice from the Shadows of War. Notes. Bibliography. Index.

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Book SynopsisMedia industries are undergoing widespread and unsettling changes. This book evaluates some of the political ideas and arguments that underpin the policies that shape the British and American media environments. It is a fresh introduction to media policy debates and a political perspective on the dynamics of the contemporary media.Trade Review“Very highly recommended. This agenda-setting introduction to media policymaking deserves to become a core text.” Times Higher Education “Des Freedman has written a wonderful, original and indispensable introduction to the exploding world of media policy making. It deserves the attention of students, scholars and citizens everywhere.” Robert W. McChesney, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign “Well-written, comprehensive and passionate, this will be a key book on media policy.” David Hesmondhalgh, University of Leeds “For many years, the study of media policy has lacked the thick description of personal observation. Previous work has either been caught in the detail of the law, or been distanced by the abstraction of academic theory. Now we have a book that brings all these important discourses together, thanks to Des Freedman's fresh, interdisciplinary approach.” Toby Miller, University of California, RiversideTable of ContentsPreface vii 1 Introducing Media Policy 1 2 Pluralism, Neo-liberalism and Media Policy 24 3 The Reinterpretation of Media Policy Principles 54 4 Dynamics of the Media Policymaking Process 80 5 Media Ownership Policies 105 6 Media Content Policies 122 7 The Disciplining of Public Broadcasting 147 8 The Politics of Digital 171 9 Britain and America in the World 198 10 Conclusion 217 References 226 Index 253

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Book SynopsisA fundamental debate on the ''Future of Europe'' is now underway across Europe with an official Convention headed by former French President Valerie Giscard d''Estaing considering wide ranging reforms to the existing Union. In an original and challenging contribution to this debate, Europe Simple, Europe Strong urges a radical rethink of the framework for the continent-wide political union now possible and desirable in Europe. It argues that the key to a successful system of government is the way in which it connects two systems of choice - market choice and political choice - and that Europe''s present approach is likely to lead to a situation where neither system works well. The book examines the ways in which the two systems of choice have been impacted by globalisation and the information revolution and assesses how, in this new setting, European governance can be reformed to get the best out of both systems of choice. It concludes in favour of a new and simpler democratic sTrade Review'There is intense debate about the institutional structure of the European Union. Frank Vibert's book is a crucial contribution to this. It displays a deep knowledge of the Union and of the complex theoretical discussions about its future. In short, it is indispensable.' Raymond Plant, University of Southampton 'Frank Vibert is one of the leading advocates of a European constitution that would emphasize the strengths of European government, namely the capacity to set rules that reach across the continent to secure common standards within a rapidly changing market. The message of strength through simplicity that lies at the heart of this book is both important and intriguing. Europe Simple, Europe Strong is an essential read for anyone concerned with the constitutional future of Europe.' Albert Weale, University of Essex'An attractive blueprint for reform' European Business ReviewTable of ContentsPreface. Acknowledgements. Introduction. 1. How to Look at European Governance. 2. Adapting to Shock: The New Setting for Governance. 3. Projecting the Past: Conventional Scenarios for Europe's Future. 4. The Reach of Rules. 5. Signals and Noise: the Role of Rights. 6. Networks and Nexus. 7. Simplicity. 8. Coherence. 9. The Spirit of Europe. 10. Conclusions. Notes. Bibliography. Index.

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Book SynopsisA fundamental debate on the ''Future of Europe'' is now underway across Europe with an official Convention headed by former French President Valerie Giscard d''Estaing considering wide ranging reforms to the existing Union. In an original and challenging contribution to this debate, Europe Simple, Europe Strong urges a radical rethink of the framework for the continent-wide political union now possible and desirable in Europe. It argues that the key to a successful system of government is the way in which it connects two systems of choice - market choice and political choice - and that Europe''s present approach is likely to lead to a situation where neither system works well. The book examines the ways in which the two systems of choice have been impacted by globalisation and the information revolution and assesses how, in this new setting, European governance can be reformed to get the best out of both systems of choice. It concludes in favour of a new and simpler democratic sTrade Review'There is intense debate about the institutional structure of the European Union. Frank Vibert's book is a crucial contribution to this. It displays a deep knowledge of the Union and of the complex theoretical discussions about its future. In short, it is indispensable.' Raymond Plant, University of Southampton 'Frank Vibert is one of the leading advocates of a European constitution that would emphasize the strengths of European government, namely the capacity to set rules that reach across the continent to secure common standards within a rapidly changing market. The message of strength through simplicity that lies at the heart of this book is both important and intriguing. Europe Simple, Europe Strong is an essential read for anyone concerned with the constitutional future of Europe.' Albert Weale, University of Essex'An attractive blueprint for reform' European Business ReviewTable of ContentsPreface. Acknowledgements. Introduction. 1. How to Look at European Governance. 2. Adapting to Shock: The New Setting for Governance. 3. Projecting the Past: Conventional Scenarios for Europe's Future. 4. The Reach of Rules. 5. Signals and Noise: the Role of Rights. 6. Networks and Nexus. 7. Simplicity. 8. Coherence. 9. The Spirit of Europe. 10. Conclusions. Notes. Bibliography. Index.

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Book SynopsisThere have been significant political eras which have shaped not only the structure of world politics but the way in which it has been studied. The geopolitical and ideological contours of the Cold War period, for example, had an impact on almost every aspect of world politics and the study of international relations for around 45 years.Trade Review'This is a compelling set of essays focused on the shift from polarization to globalization that accompanied the end of the Cold War; they provide a fascinating analysis of contemporary world politics both empirically and theoretically. This up-to-date collection of well-written and intellectually provoking papers surveys the main changes in world politics since the fall of the Wall.' --Steve Smith, Professor of International Politics, University of WalesTable of ContentsList of Contributors. Preface.. Part I: The New Agenda. 1. Introduction: A New Agenda for International Relations? (Stephanie Lawson). 2. Ageing Agendas and Ambiguous Anomalies: Tensions and Contradictions of an Emergent Epoch (James Rosenau). Part II: New Issues. 3. Transnational Paranoia and International Relations: The Case of the ‘West Versus Islam' (Fred Halliday). 4. Globalization and the Discourse of Women's Human Rights: Transgressing Boundaries in a Post Cold War World (Jill Steans). 5. Developing Inequality: A Global Fault Line (Caroline Thomas). 6. Taming Economics, Emboldening International Relations: The Theory and Practice of International Political Economy in an Era of Globalisation (Richard Higgott). 7. The Global Politics of the Environment (Lorraine Elliott). 8. Meaning, Method and Practice: Assessing the Changing Security Agenda (Karin Fierke). Part III: New Perspectives. 9. The Normative Framework of Post-Cold War International Relations (Chris Brown). 10. Signs of a New Enlightenment? Concepts of Community and Humanity After the Cold War (Richard Devetak). 11. Beyond Realism and its Critics: The Decline of Structural Neo-Realism and Opportunities for Constructive Engagement (Jack Donnelly). 12. After the Fall: International Theory and the State (Stephanie Lawson). Index.

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Book SynopsisThere have been significant political eras which have shaped not only the structure of world politics but the way in which it has been studied. The geopolitical and ideological contours of the Cold War period, for example, had an impact on almost every aspect of world politics and the study of international relations for around 45 years. This book argues that, just as the collapse of the Soviet Union in the period following the fall of the Berlin Wall signalled the end of strategic polarization, it also marked the apparent end of a particular form of polarized debate around political, social and economic ideas. The various new directions taken by scholars of international relations in the post-Cold War era constitute a large part of a new agenda'' for the discipline. This collection reflects the variety of issues and approaches that have become part and parcel of this agenda over the past ten years. Issues tackled in this volume include the power of culture and iTrade Review'This is a compelling set of essays focused on the shift from polarization to globalization that accompanied the end of the Cold War; they provide a fascinating analysis of contemporary world politics both empirically and theoretically. This up-to-date collection of well-written and intellectually provoking papers surveys the main changes in world politics since the fall of the Wall.' --Steve Smith, Professor of International Politics, University of WalesTable of ContentsList of Contributors. Preface.. Part I: The New Agenda. 1. Introduction: A New Agenda for International Relations? (Stephanie Lawson). 2. Ageing Agendas and Ambiguous Anomalies: Tensions and Contradictions of an Emergent Epoch (James Rosenau). Part II: New Issues. 3. Transnational Paranoia and International Relations: The Case of the ‘West Versus Islam' (Fred Halliday). 4. Globalization and the Discourse of Women's Human Rights: Transgressing Boundaries in a Post Cold War World (Jill Steans). 5. Developing Inequality: A Global Fault Line (Caroline Thomas). 6. Taming Economics, Emboldening International Relations: The Theory and Practice of International Political Economy in an Era of Globalisation (Richard Higgott). 7. The Global Politics of the Environment (Lorraine Elliott). 8. Meaning, Method and Practice: Assessing the Changing Security Agenda (Karin Fierke). Part III: New Perspectives. 9. The Normative Framework of Post-Cold War International Relations (Chris Brown). 10. Signs of a New Enlightenment? Concepts of Community and Humanity After the Cold War (Richard Devetak). 11. Beyond Realism and its Critics: The Decline of Structural Neo-Realism and Opportunities for Constructive Engagement (Jack Donnelly). 12. After the Fall: International Theory and the State (Stephanie Lawson). Index.

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Book Synopsis* provides an introduction to a wide range of social problems and their relation to the global era, such as AIDS, poverty and racism. * includes chapters written by acknowledged experts in the field of social policy specifically for students.Trade Review"This collection not only manages to summarize a wide variety of different debates but challenges us to engage with them even further. Both students and teachers will find it a useful guide to one of the most important subjects in the social sciences today." --Tony Fitzpatrick, University of Nottingham "By addressing the topic of global social policy through the lens of global social problems, Vic George and Robert Page have added a useful volume to the international social policy literature. The authors have made a welcomed departure from the standard literature in the field by moving beyond the frameworks of mythological nationalism and comparative studies towards a much needed transnational social policy analysis." --Bob Decon, University of SheffieldTable of ContentsAcknowledgements. Contributors. Introduction. 1 Globalization, Risk and Social Problems (Vic George). 2 Globalization and Social Welfare (Robert Page). 3 Globalization and the Environment (Andrew Dobson). 4 Globalization and Poverty (Vic George). 5 Globalization of Crime: terror in a contracting globe (Mark Finlay). 6 Globalization and Drugs (Larry Harrison). 7 Globalization and AIDS (Kathy Attawell). 8 Globalization and Family Violence (Jan Pahl, Claudia Hasanbegovic and Mei-Kuei Yu). 9 Globalization and Racism (Norman Ginsburg). 10 Globalization, Migration and Asylum (Stephen Castles and Sean Loughna). Epilogue. References. Index.

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Book SynopsisThe Student's Guide to European Integration is a comprehensive and accessible introduction to the political, economic and legal aspects of the European Union. Fully up to date and jargon--free, the volume provides students with a clear overview of the history and institutional structure of the EU.Trade Review'The Student's Guide to European Integration provides an easy-to-read, well thought-out introduction to the workings of the European Union. Its accessibility and comprehensive coverage make it an essential guide for anyone studying the EU.' -- Jennifer D. Linker, John Hopkins School for Advanced International Studies, MA candidate in International Relations, European StudiesTable of ContentsAcknowledgements. Abbreviations. Basic statistics. Introduction – or How to use this book. Supportive materials. BASIC BACKGROUND. Chapter 1. A History of European Integration. Chapter 2. Theories of European Integration. II. THE UNION AS A POLITY. Chapter 3. Institutional Actors. Chapter 4. Institutional Processes. Chapter 5. Interest Groups. Chapter 6. The EU Budget. III. LAW. Chapter 7. Constitutionalism. Chapter 8. Fundamental Rights. Chapter 9. Judicial Processes. Chapter 10. Law and European Integration. IV. ECONOMIC AND MONETARY INTEGRATION. Chapter 11. Economic Theories of Regional Integration. Chapter 12. The Single Market: achieving free movement of goods, services, capital and people. Chapter 13. Economic and Monetary Union. V. COMMON POLICIES. Chapter 14. Common Agricultural Policy. Chapter 15. Regional Policy. Chapter 16. Environmental and Social Policies. Chapter 17. Competition Policy. Chapter 18. Common Foreign and Security Policy. Chapter 19. Justice and Home Affairs. Chapter 20. External Policies. VI. CURRENT INTEGRATION & FUTURE IMPLICATIONS. Chapter 21. EU Enlargement. Chapter 22. Flexible Integration. VI. CONCLUSION. A European Union for the EU Citizen. Selected Treaty Highlights. Historical Overview. Index

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Book SynopsisThe Student's Guide to European Integration is a comprehensive and accessible introduction to the political, economic and legal aspects of the European Union. Fully up to date and jargon--free, the volume provides students with a clear overview of the history and institutional structure of the EU.Trade Review'The Student's Guide to European Integration provides an easy-to-read, well thought-out introduction to the workings of the European Union. Its accessibility and comprehensive coverage make it an essential guide for anyone studying the EU.' -- Jennifer D. Linker, John Hopkins School for Advanced International Studies, MA candidate in International Relations, European StudiesTable of ContentsAcknowledgements. Abbreviations. Basic statistics. Introduction – or How to use this book. Supportive materials. BASIC BACKGROUND. Chapter 1. A History of European Integration. Chapter 2. Theories of European Integration. II. THE UNION AS A POLITY. Chapter 3. Institutional Actors. Chapter 4. Institutional Processes. Chapter 5. Interest Groups. Chapter 6. The EU Budget. III. LAW. Chapter 7. Constitutionalism. Chapter 8. Fundamental Rights. Chapter 9. Judicial Processes. Chapter 10. Law and European Integration. IV. ECONOMIC AND MONETARY INTEGRATION. Chapter 11. Economic Theories of Regional Integration. Chapter 12. The Single Market: achieving free movement of goods, services, capital and people. Chapter 13. Economic and Monetary Union. V. COMMON POLICIES. Chapter 14. Common Agricultural Policy. Chapter 15. Regional Policy. Chapter 16. Environmental and Social Policies. Chapter 17. Competition Policy. Chapter 18. Common Foreign and Security Policy. Chapter 19. Justice and Home Affairs. Chapter 20. External Policies. VI. CURRENT INTEGRATION & FUTURE IMPLICATIONS. Chapter 21. EU Enlargement. Chapter 22. Flexible Integration. VI. CONCLUSION. A European Union for the EU Citizen. Selected Treaty Highlights. Historical Overview. Index

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Book SynopsisBreaking with the insularity that has marked much political debate in the UK, this title draws on the experience of social democrats in other countries. It argues that New Labour can and should develop a compelling ideological framework, and a clearer view of what kind of society Britain should become.Table of ContentsPreface vii Introduction 1 1 New Labour and its Critics 3 2 Myths of the Left 14 3 ‘Third Way, Phase Two’ 29 4 What Kind of Society Should Britain Become? 38 5 The Revival of Public Services 54 6 Internationalism and Globalization 69 7 Conclusion 76 Notes 81

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Book SynopsisThe freedom to choose where to live and work is a fundamental right in liberal societies. The moral equality of persons is the basic principle of democratic politics. But liberal democracy has no coherent theory of boundaries, or how members should be selected for political communities.Trade Review"This is an innovative, thought-provoking and well-informed book that should be useful to all those interested in immigration policy, and in globalization and its implications. Hopefully, given its substance and arguments, this book will be read as much by policy-makers and practitioners as by those studying and researching the subject of migration policy and global human movement." Journal of Ethnic and Migration Studies "This is an excellent book. ... It deals in an illuminating and original way with a range of issues that are fundamental to the contemporary world." Alan Carling, University of Bradford "The text moves the debate on migration and mobility to a new place and level, raising vital questions and offering perspectives that are both original and challenging for anybody working in the field." Phillip Cole, Middlesex University "In a world on the move, we can no longer assume the division of humanity into bordered entities as a given. Using current immigration issues as a starting point, Jordan and Duvell venture boldly beyond ordinary policy concerns to recast theories of equality and justice." Aristide R. Zolberg, Graduate Faculty, New School University, New YorkTable of ContentsPreface and Acknowledgements. Chapter 1: Introduction: Issues and Perspectives. Chapter 2: The New Model of Global Governance. Chapter 3: The Political Model of Migration. Chapter 4: Cosmopolitan Economic Membership. Chapter 5: Global Equality and Justice. Notes. Index

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Book SynopsisThe freedom to choose where to live and work is a fundamental right in liberal societies. The moral equality of persons is the basic principle of democratic politics. But liberal democracy has no coherent theory of boundaries, or how members should be selected for political communities.Trade Review"This is an innovative, thought-provoking and well-informed book that should be useful to all those interested in immigration policy, and in globalization and its implications. Hopefully, given its substance and arguments, this book will be read as much by policy-makers and practitioners as by those studying and researching the subject of migration policy and global human movement." Journal of Ethnic and Migration Studies "This is an excellent book. ... It deals in an illuminating and original way with a range of issues that are fundamental to the contemporary world." Alan Carling, University of Bradford "The text moves the debate on migration and mobility to a new place and level, raising vital questions and offering perspectives that are both original and challenging for anybody working in the field." Phillip Cole, Middlesex University "In a world on the move, we can no longer assume the division of humanity into bordered entities as a given. Using current immigration issues as a starting point, Jordan and Duvell venture boldly beyond ordinary policy concerns to recast theories of equality and justice." Aristide R. Zolberg, Graduate Faculty, New School University, New YorkTable of ContentsPreface and Acknowledgements. Chapter 1: Introduction: Issues and Perspectives. Chapter 2: The New Model of Global Governance. Chapter 3: The Political Model of Migration. Chapter 4: Cosmopolitan Economic Membership. Chapter 5: Global Equality and Justice. Notes. Index

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Book SynopsisIn this important and timely new book, Michael Banton examines the international politics of racial discrimination and racism. The book recounts key events in the international politics of race during the past few decades.Trade Review‘This is Michael Banton at his laser-like best, engaged in a piercing analysis of what would otherwise remain a thoroughly murky subject. No one has better credentials for this job. Banton's are grounded in a lifetime of theoretical work and decades of practical experience. The result is conceptual clarity more than sufficient to blaze a fascinating trail through masses of arcane but vital information.’ Donald L. Horowitz, Duke University "A significant addition to the literature on the ways in which our ideas about race and racism have evolved and changed over the past few decades. It thus deserves a wider readership ... this is an important book." American Journal of SociologyTable of ContentsPreface. Chapter 1: Race as Species. A two-dimensional concept – Racial typology – Selectionism – Popular usage in English – The tangled web. Chapter 2. UNESCO. Scientific facts - Science and politics - Present problems. Chapter 3 The UN General Assembly. Treaties - The noble lie – The legal instrument: discrimination – The legal instrument: protected fields - Political action – The decades – Universality – Diplomacy - Two theses. Chapter 4. A Living Instrument. Ratification - Treaty monitoring – Annual reports – Communications – Prospects – Problems ahead. Chapter 5: Australia Arraigned. White Australia – Native title – Equal treatment – A multicultural society – Unfinished business. Chapter 6: The USA Enlists. Why ratify? – Ethnogenesis - The Initial/Third report –A language of diversity. Chapter 7: Britain in Europe. European institutions – Immigration - National variations – Ethnic monitoring – Reflections. Chapter 8 The Third World Conference. Alternatives - Drafting - Durban 2001 - The Declaration - The Programme of Action - Reservations - A calamity. Chapter 9: Public Policy and Human Rights. Human rights standards – Equality in civil and political rights – Equality in economic, social and cultural rights – Ethnic relations. Chapter 10: Better Explanations. Race as a social category – The racism problematic – After racism. Postface. Bibliography. Index

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Book SynopsisJust about everyone is 'for' development as an assumed 'good', yet few seem to have a concrete idea of what the term actually entails. Development offers a comprehensive and wide-ranging analysis of the various ways in which this important concept has been used in social and political analysis over the past 200 years.Trade Review"Much more than a useful guide, it is an elaborate work in political economy that succeeds in the skilful task of putting studies about development on an independent baseline, situating it at the heart of the 'new political economy'." Political Studies Review "Payne and Phillips make a robust case for (re)integrating analysis of development into the intellectual project of political economy, anchored in classical theory. In a world with increasingly evident limits, this comprehensive intervention is timely and critical, offering historical-theoretical support for a holistic approach to development." Philip McMichael, Cornell University "'Development' is the name we give to the third most important set of issues facing mankind, after nuclear proliferation and climate change. Anthony Payne and Nicola Phillips explain the evolution of the intellectual debate about the subject, starting with the eighteenth century classical political economists and continuing up to the present. Comprehensive and elegantly written, their study is about the best available between two covers." Robert Wade, London School of Economics "This is a timely, valuable and important book which clarifies significantly the often vaguely used concept of 'development' by placing it firmly in the contemporary global context and anchoring it authoritatively in a multi-disciplinary understanding of the interactions of political and economic processes." Adrian Leftwich, University of York "This book makes a refreshing contribution to the understanding of the development debates and, more importantly, it rehabilitates the concept by rooting it in the broader intellectual enterprise of political economy. A most welcome resource. A job well done!" Diana Tussie , FLACSO, Argentina Table of ContentsPreface vii Introduction 1 1 Classical Theories 10 2 Catch-up Theories 33 3 Golden Age Theories 56 4 Neoliberal and Neostatist Theories 85 5 Alternative Theories 118 6 Contemporary Theoretical Directions 145 Conclusion 174 Bibliography 184 Index 212

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Book SynopsisIn this volume some of the world's leading analysts of globalization discuss the economic, political and ethical implications of global economic integration. They assess the benefits and the costs of globalization and suggest strategies for reconciling it with the interests and aspirations of the people in all regions of the world. The contributors understand globalization not as a uniform process that should be praised or condemned in its entirety, but as a complex phenomenon that can and must be shaped and steered towards socially desirable goals. They reject the idea that the results of market processes are inexorable or invariably beneficial. On the contrary, they call for a robust global governance that is attentive to normative commitments - the common good, social justice, and democratic accountability - and does not reflect the overwhelming power of a handful of governments and corporate interests. Taming GlobalizationTrade Review"Covers, and very impressively, a great deal of ground."BSA NetworkTable of ContentsIntroduction: Globalization and the Challenge to Governance Mathias Koenig-Archibugi, The London School of Economics and Political Science. Chapter 1: The Disturbing Rise in Poverty and Inequality: Is It All a ‘Big Lie’? Robert Hunter Wade, The London School of Economics & Political Science. Chapter 2: Globalization and Development Joseph Stiglitz, Columbia University. Chapter 3: Globalizing Justice Robert E. Goodin, Australian National University. Chapter 4: Taking Embedded Liberalism Global: The Corporate Connection John Gerard Ruggie, Harvard University. Chapter 5: Global Governance and Democratic Accountability Robert O. Keohane, Duke University. Chapter 6: From Executive to Cosmopolitan Multilateralism David Held, The London School of Economics and Political Science

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Book SynopsisWorld poverty and development are more salient than ever on the global political agenda and the contributors to this volume, including Bjorn Hettne, Fantu Cheru, Jeffrey Haynes and Bonny Ibhawah, share a common intellectual aspiration to re-unite the study of development with the study of international relations or global politics.Trade Review"As a whole, but also in terms of its individual chapter contributions, this collection very much succeeds in telling its readership something important and unforgettable about the changing processes of international relations." Development and Change "Focusing on key issues of inequality and development such as health, international debt and human rights, Globalization, Development and Human Security provides the reader with sophisticated analyses of the challenges that globalization is posing for development in the contemporary world. Students and interested readers alike will gain from reading this book." Shirin M. Rai, University of Warwick "There has been a permanent restructuring of the global political economy, to such an extent that the fundamental ways in which we approach 'development' must be overhauled. This book performs a signal and valuable service in helping us do that. Anthony McGrew's incisive Introduction lays bare an agenda which the book addresses in a series of fine essays." Stephen Chan, School of Oriental and African Studies "Globalization, Development and Human Security offers a penetrating and wide-ranging look at the global politics of what used to be called 'the third world' and the ways in which globalization has reframed the development project. It deals with some very established themes ? foreign aid, gender and democratization among them ? as well as HIV/AIDS, human rights and the politics of grass roots contention. A collection to be recommended to students and researchers alike." Jean Grugel, University of SheffieldTable of ContentsNotes on Contributors Preface Abbreviations and Acronyms Introduction Part 1 – Globalization and the Transformed Context of Development Chapter 1 Globalism, Regionalism and Interregionalism Bjorn Hettne Chapter 2 Foreign Aid: Reports of its Death Greatly Exaggerated Peter Burnell Chapter 3 The Heavily Indebted Poor Countries (HIPC) Initiative: Old Wine in a New Bottle? Fantu Cheru Chapter 4 Globalisation and Democracy in the Developing World Jeffrey Haynes Part 2- Globalization, Development and Human Security Chapter 5 Globalisation and Human Security Caroline Thomas Chapter 6Health in Development Sandra J. MacLean Chapter 7 HIV/AIDS in a Globalised World: An Uneven pandemic in an Unequal World Nana K. Poku Chapter 8 Transformation and Constriction: Globalisation and Human Rights in the Third World Bonny Ibhawah Chapter 9 The Political Economy of Globalisation and Grassroots Movements Dong-Sook S. Gills Chapter 10Gender, Power and Governance in a Globalising World Jane Parpart Index

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Book SynopsisThis book offers an accessible and broadly conceived examination of the impact of globalization on comparative politics. Written in a lucid and lively style, it assumes no prior knowledge of either globalization or comparative politics, and is the ideal textbook for students who want to know more about these crucial topics.Trade Review"Jeff Haynes brings about an unusual double achievement in this book. He has constructed a well-ordered and organised account of the impact of globalization on established democracies, transitional democracies and non-democracies. In doing so, he also offers a useful way of interpreting these, with highly insighftul implications for the craft of comparative politics." Adrian Leftwich, University of York ‘This is the most comprehensive integration of globalization with the field of comparative politics I have read. It deserves a wide audience.’ Donley T. Studlar, West Virginia University "This is a very well researched book both theoretically and empirically, which is strengthened by selective use of case studies. It is tightly focused and the chapters are woven together effectively. Combining provocative questions with nuanced analysis, Jefrey Haynes can not be accused of shying away from complex theories and issues. His scholarly endeavours deserve commendation." Political Studies ReviewTable of ContentsPart 1 1. Introduction 2. Established democracies 3. Transitional democracies 4. Non-democracies 5. Comparative politics methodologies and globalisation 6. External actors and domestic politics Part II 7. Regionalisation 8. Economic globalisation 9. The natural environment 10. Political culture 11. Regime change and democratisation 12. Political violence and terrorism 13. Religion 14. Human rights 15. Women and political participation 16. Conclusion Bibliography

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Book SynopsisAfghanistan has become synonymous with violence. In the past 25 years alone, the country has endured Russian invasion and occupation, civil war and a US--led military campaign, resulting in the combined loss of over 2 million lives, most of them civilian.Trade Review"Misra's ability to proffer ethnic explanations for Afghan conflict without losing sight of how wider global problems influence the country provides his work's central strength." Joseph Tucker, Nations and Nationalism "Provides the reader, novice and expert alike with a clear guide through the complex maze of Afghanistan's troubled past. Amalendu Misra's work is an excellent starting point for the study of Afghanistan's recent history, which can be a complex and cloudy subject at the best of times.’" Tom Withington, Kings College, LondonTable of ContentsMap. Acknowledgements. Introduction. 1 The Curse of Geopolitics. 2 Ethnic rivalry and the death of Afghan State. 3 Return of the Conservative Natives. 4 Brothers in arms: Radical Islam and its followers. 5 11 September and commitment against terrorism. 6 Poppy cultivation and political economy of civil war. 7 Picking up the pieces: reconstructing peace. Conclusion. Glossary. Chronology. Notes. Bibliography. Index

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Book SynopsisAfghanistan has become synonymous with violence. In the past 25 years alone, the country has endured Russian invasion and occupation, civil war and a US--led military campaign, resulting in the combined loss of over 2 million lives, most of them civilian.Trade Review"Misra's ability to proffer ethnic explanations for Afghan conflict without losing sight of how wider global problems influence the country provides his work's central strength." Joseph Tucker, Nations and Nationalism "Provides the reader, novice and expert alike with a clear guide through the complex maze of Afghanistan's troubled past. Amalendu Misra's work is an excellent starting point for the study of Afghanistan's recent history, which can be a complex and cloudy subject at the best of times.’" Tom Withington, Kings College, LondonTable of ContentsMap. Acknowledgements. Introduction. 1 The Curse of Geopolitics. 2 Ethnic rivalry and the death of Afghan State. 3 Return of the Conservative Natives. 4 Brothers in arms: Radical Islam and its followers. 5 11 September and commitment against terrorism. 6 Poppy cultivation and political economy of civil war. 7 Picking up the pieces: reconstructing peace. Conclusion. Glossary. Chronology. Notes. Bibliography. Index

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Book SynopsisThe globalization of finance is widely recognised as one of the most significant features of the contemporary world. In this timely new book, Tony Porter guides students through current debates about global finance and discusses the extent to which the development of a global marketplace affects our daily lives.Trade Review“Tony Porter has long been a leading scholar in examining and explaining the tangled webs of organization and politics that characterize global finance in the twenty-first century. These webs cut across and link the categories of public and private, domestic and international, market and hierarchy, and formal and informal institutions and processes. In a world that is both shrinking and yet developing more and more complex forms of multilevel governance, Globalization and Finance does double duty. It is both a textbook that introduces this potential minefield in clear and accessible terms, and a path-breaking exercise in paradigm-building.”Philip G. Cerny, Rutgers University “Tony Porter’s Globalization and Finance covers everything you ever wanted to know on the subject: theory, data, history, policy, impacts and ethics. All is meticulously researched, thoughtfully analyzed, and lucidly written. Porter makes global finance both interesting and accessible. An empowering read!”Jan Aart Scholte, University of Warwick “Tony Porter not only tackles the most salient issues and approaches relating to the globalization of finance, but does so in a highly accessible manner. Students will find this book an invaluable introduction to the topic.” Susanne Soederberg, Queen’s University at Kingston, Ontario "Tony Porter's book presents an interesting viewpoint on globalisation and global finance....The narrative is a rich mixture of history, institutional economics, international finance and social science including political science." Asian VoiceTable of ContentsPreface List of Acronyms Part I: The Institutionalization of Global Finance Chapter 1 Introduction: Why Study Global Finance? Chapter 2 Debates and Controversies in the Conceptualization of Global Finance Chapter 3 The Emerging Regime for Regulating Global Finance Part II: Sectoral Developments Chapter 4 International Banking Chapter 5 The Governance of Global Securities and Derivatives Markets Chapter 6 Foreign Direct Investment Part III: New Actors and New Frontiers in Global Finance Chapter 7 Business Institutions and Private-Sector Norms Chapter 8 Developing and Transition Countries Chapter 9 Non-Governmental Organizations and Global Civil Society Part IV: Democracy and Politics in the Governance of Global Finance Chapter 10 Gender and the Globalization of Finance Chapter 11 Risk Politics and Financial Crises Chapter 12 Democracy and Legitimacy in the Governance of Global Finance Notes References Index

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Book SynopsisVladimir Putin's return to the Kremlin for a fourth presidential term in 2018 has seen Russian democracy weaken further and Russia's relations with the West deteriorate seriously. Yet, within Russia, Putin's position remains unchallenged and his foreign policy battles have received widespread public support. But is Putin as safe as his approval ratings lead us to believe? And how secure is the regime that he heads? In this new book, Neil Robinson places contemporary Russian politics in historical perspective to argue that Putin's regime has not overcome the problems that underpinned the momentous changes in twentieth-century Russian history when the country veered from tsarism to Soviet rule to post-communist chaos. The first part of the book, outlining why crises have been perennial problems for Russia, is followed by an exploration of contemporary Russian political institutions and policy to show how Putin has stabilised Russian politics. But, while Putin's achievements as a politician have been considerable in strengthening his personal position, they have not dealt successfully with the enduring problem of the Russian state's functionality. Like other Russian rulers, Putin has been much better at establishing a political system that supports his rule than he has at building up a state that can deliver material wealth and protection to the Russian people. As a result, Robinson argues, Russia has been and remains vulnerable to political crisis and regime change.Trade Review‘Anyone seriously interested in understanding contemporary Russian politics should read this book. Combining masterful synthesis of historical detail with original and cogent analysis, Robinson skilfully escorts the reader through the opaque inner workings of the Russian political system. A welcome alternative to the usual fare of shrill and shallow, Putin-obsessed texts, it will become a classroom standard.’ Gerald M. Easter, Boston College‘An up-to-date and analytically fresh perspective on the political development of post-Soviet Russia. It will be required reading for all Russian politics courses.’ Paul Chaisty, University of OxfordTable of Contents Tables and Figures Glossary Acknowledgments Chapter 1 Change and continuity in Russian politics Chapter 2 The Soviet system Chapter 3 Perestroika and the fall of the USSR Chapter 4: Yeltsin and the politics of crisis Chapter 5 Putinism, reform and retrenchment Chapter 6: Presidency and parliaments Chapter 7: Russian federalism Chapter 8: Political parties and opposition Chapter 9: Elections and voters Chapter 10: The new Russian political economy Chapter 11: Russia and the world Chapter 12: What kind of polity is Russia? References

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Book SynopsisVladimir Putin's return to the Kremlin for a fourth presidential term in 2018 has seen Russian democracy weaken further and Russia's relations with the West deteriorate seriously. Yet, within Russia, Putin's position remains unchallenged and his foreign policy battles have received widespread public support. But is Putin as safe as his approval ratings lead us to believe? And how secure is the regime that he heads? In this new book, Neil Robinson places contemporary Russian politics in historical perspective to argue that Putin's regime has not overcome the problems that underpinned the momentous changes in twentieth-century Russian history when the country veered from tsarism to Soviet rule to post-communist chaos. The first part of the book, outlining why crises have been perennial problems for Russia, is followed by an exploration of contemporary Russian political institutions and policy to show how Putin has stabilised Russian politics. But, while Putin's achievements as a politician have been considerable in strengthening his personal position, they have not dealt successfully with the enduring problem of the Russian state's functionality. Like other Russian rulers, Putin has been much better at establishing a political system that supports his rule than he has at building up a state that can deliver material wealth and protection to the Russian people. As a result, Robinson argues, Russia has been and remains vulnerable to political crisis and regime change.Trade Review“An up-to-date and analytically fresh perspective on the political development of post-Soviet Russia.It should be required reading for all Russian politics courses.”Paul Chaisty, University of Oxford“Anyone seriously interested in understanding contemporary Russian politics should read this book. Combiningmasterful synthesis of historical detail with original and cogent analysis, Robinson skilfully escorts the readerthrough the opaque inner workings of the Russian political system. A welcome alternative to the usual fare ofshrill and shallow, Putin-obsessed texts, it will become a classroom standard.”Gerald M. Easter, Boston CollegeTable of Contents Tables and Figures Glossary Acknowledgments Chapter 1 Change and continuity in Russian politics Chapter 2 The Soviet system Chapter 3 Perestroika and the fall of the USSR Chapter 4: Yeltsin and the politics of crisis Chapter 5 Putinism, reform and retrenchment Chapter 6: Presidency and parliaments Chapter 7: Russian federalism Chapter 8: Political parties and opposition Chapter 9: Elections and voters Chapter 10: The new Russian political economy Chapter 11: Russia and the world Chapter 12: What kind of polity is Russia? References

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Book SynopsisIs it is justifiable to make any basic moral distinction between ''insiders and outsiders''? Do we have substantive duties of ''justice'' to all human beings or merely Humanitarian duties of aid and assistance? These are two of the most crucial questions confronting world politics and the field of international ethics today. International Ethics: A Critical Introduction provides an engaging and accessible introduction to these foundational questions. In a cogent and carefully argued analysis, Richard Shapcott critically examines the theories of cosmopolitanism, communitarianism, realism and pluralism and scrutinises their approaches to the various obligations which members of ''bounded'' communities, primarily nation-states, have to ''outsiders'' and ''foreigners''. He then takes the theoretical approaches in context by discussing the ethics of hospitality and membership of political communities, issues of mutual aid and humanitarianism abroad, the ethics of harm related to Trade Review"The emphasis on Kant's harm principle as a method of analysis to determine which communitarian and cosmopolitan parameters are conducive to anti-violence, global justice, and so forth, is rather brilliant and is one of the major contributions this work makes."Journal of Democratic Theory "Unfailingly lucid and admirably comprehensive, International Ethics skilfully guides the reader through the complexities of recent debates on the morality of war and intervention, poverty and social justice, and the rights of asylum seekers and refugees. A strong argument for a cosmopolitan ethic of respecting persons, displaying hospitality and avoiding harm is advanced in this impressive work which deserves pride of place in courses on global ethics."Andrew Linklater, Aberystwyth University "A thoughtful, lively and stimulating account of international ethics that speaks directly to contemporary audiences. It is an accessible yet sophisticated guide to the hard questions raised by moral reflection and ethical practice in today's increasingly globalized world."Patrick Hayden, University of St Andrews Table of ContentsIntroduction. Cosmopolitanism. Anti-cosmopolitanism. Hospitality: Entry and Membership. Humanitarianism and Mutual Aid. The Ethics of Harm: Violence and Just War. Impermissible Harms: Global Poverty and Global Justice. Conclusion. Notes. Bibliography.

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Book SynopsisThis book explores the socio-economic context of Africas vulnerability to HIV/AIDS and assesses the politics of domestic and global response. It charts the power relations driving Africas HIV/AIDS epidemic, frustrating the possibility of alleviation and recovery as well as working to relegate the continent to a bleak and vulnerable future.Trade Review“Should be required reading for anyone involved in shaping national and international responses to the epidemic.” International Affairs "AIDS in Africa must serve as a call to action. Everybody should read it." Kenneth D. Kaunda, First President of Zambia and Patron of the Commission on HIV/AIDS and Governance in Africa "This book assesses the broad spectrum of challenges that HIV/AIDS poses to the global community. It addresses the epidemic as a social, moral, ethical and economic imperative which brooks no denial. It is recommended reading for all engaged in overcoming the challenges of HIV infection and AIDS in Africa." Joy Phumaphi, Assistant Director-General, Family and Community Health, World Health Organization "This book provides a clear, readable and cogent account for students of health and politics of how the AIDS epidemic in Africa needs to be understood: as in part the consequence of a political dimension that has underpinned its spread, hinders its retreat and shapes responses to it." Adrian Leftwich, University of YorkTable of ContentsFigures, Tables and Boxes. Acronyms and Abbreviations. Acknowledgements. Introduction: Africa's AIDS Crisis in Context. 1. Stagnation, Decline and Vulnerability: A Brief History of Post-colonial Africa. 2. Understanding the Dynamics of HIV/AIDS in Africa. 3. The Social-Economic Impact of HIV/AIDS. 4. The Challenge of Scaling up HIV/AIDS Treatment Programmes in Africa. 5. Community-Based Strategies: Lessons from Below. 6. Setting Priorities for Confronting HIV/AIDS in Africa. Glossary. Notes. References. Index.

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Book SynopsisAcross Africa, HIV/AIDS is slowly killing millions of people in the prime of their lives, weakening state structures, deepening poverty and reversing the gains in life expectancy achieved over the past century. Although many who study the dynamics of Africas AIDS crisis accept that, to some degree, its entrenchment is a socially produced phenomenon, few have examined how the course and intensity of the epidemic have been affected by the continents ubiquitous poverty, the impact of the pervasive structural adjustment programmes or Africas marginalization in the process of globalization until now. This book explores the socio-economic context of Africas vulnerability to HIV/AIDS as well as assessing the politics of domestic and global response. Using primary and secondary data, it charts the power relations driving Africas HIV/AIDS epidemic, frustrating the possibility of alleviation and recovery as well as working to relegate the continent to a bleak and vulnerable future. In this sTrade Review“Should be required reading for anyone involved in shaping national and international responses to the epidemic.” International Affairs "AIDS in Africa must serve as a call to action. Everybody should read it." Kenneth D. Kaunda, First President of Zambia and Patron of the Commission on HIV/AIDS and Governance in Africa "This book assesses the broad spectrum of challenges that HIV/AIDS poses to the global community. It addresses the epidemic as a social, moral, ethical and economic imperative which brooks no denial. It is recommended reading for all engaged in overcoming the challenges of HIV infection and AIDS in Africa." Joy Phumaphi, Assistant Director-General, Family and Community Health, World Health Organization "This book provides a clear, readable and cogent account for students of health and politics of how the AIDS epidemic in Africa needs to be understood: as in part the consequence of a political dimension that has underpinned its spread, hinders its retreat and shapes responses to it." Adrian Leftwich, University of YorkTable of ContentsFigures, Tables and Boxes. Acronyms and Abbreviations. Acknowledgements. Introduction: Africa's AIDS Crisis in Context. 1. Stagnation, Decline and Vulnerability: A Brief History of Post-colonial Africa. 2. Understanding the Dynamics of HIV/AIDS in Africa. 3. The Social-Economic Impact of HIV/AIDS. 4. The Challenge of Scaling up HIV/AIDS Treatment Programmes in Africa. 5. Community-Based Strategies: Lessons from Below. 6. Setting Priorities for Confronting HIV/AIDS in Africa. Glossary. Notes. References. Index.

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Book SynopsisSocial criticism has enjoyed a renaissance in the past few years. The anti-globalization protests at Seattle and Genoa and the great marches against the war in Iraq have put contestation of capitalism and imperialism back on the political and intellectual agenda.Trade Review"Sharp, lucid and wide-ranging, The Resources of Critique subjects modern political theory to the test of a robust materialism, and in doing so constitutes a vital contribution to such a theory in its own right." Terry Eagleton, University of ManchesterTable of ContentsIntroduction Part I: Four Kinds of Impasse 1. Modernity and its Promises: Habermas and Bidet 1.1 Between sociological suspicion and the rule of law: Jürgen Habermas 1.2 With and against Marx and Rawls: Jacques Bidet 2. Between Relativism and Universalism: French Critical Sociology 2.1 Capitalism and its critiques: Boltanski and Chiapello 2.2 The dialectic of universal and particular: Pierre Bourdieu 3. Touching the Void: Badiou and Žižek 3.1 The exception is the norm 3.2 Miracles do happen: the ontology of Alain Badiou 3.3 Unreal: Slavoj Žižek and the proletariat 4. The Generosity of Being: Antonio Negri 4.1 All is grace 4.2 Negri's Grundrisse: revolutionary subjectivity versus Marxist 'objectivism' 4.3 The refusal of transcendence Part II: Three Dimensions of Progress 5. A Critical Realist Ontology 5.1 The story so far 5.2 Dimensions of realism 6. Structure and Contradiction 6.1 Realism about structures 6.2 The primacy of contradiction 6.3 A dialectic of nature? 7. Justice and Universality 7.1 From fact to value 7.2 Equality and well-being 7.3 Why equality matters 8. Conclusion

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Book SynopsisIn recent years American foreign policy has taken a unilateralist turn. Confident of Americaa s economic supremacy and cultural magnetism, the Bush administration has embarked on an ambitious mission to further American interests and reshape global order.Table of ContentsPreface. Introduction. 1. The Idealism of Preponderance. 2. The Alchemy of Power. 3. The Real World. 4. The Ethics of Moralists. 5. Coercion and Exit. Notes. Index

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Book SynopsisThis concise and timely book, written by one of the worlda s leading authorities on China, argues that the country is at a crossroads in its development and explores the challenges that lie ahead. * A concise and timely book about China and its future, which argues that the country it at a crossroads in its development.Trade Review"In this concise work, Peter Nolan provides a compelling and provocative assessment of China’s developmental challenge. As Nolan shows, it is not just China, but indeed the whole world, that stands at the crossroads. New rules, new technologies and a new global distribution of power have all called into question traditional answers to the problem of underdevelopment. China, to a greater degree perhaps than any other nation, has the potential to uncover a new path toward modernity. As Nolan points out, the consequences of its doing so, breathtaking as they are, would easily be dwarfed by the catastrophe of its failing to do so." Edward Steinfeld, Massachusetts Institute of Technology "Peter Nolan has produced a bold, readable and fast-paced work which asks large and important questions. He begins with a brilliant sketch of post-Mao China's enormous achievements and extraordinary challenges. After presenting the path of neo-liberalism as no solution for China, Nolan powerfully depicts the lasting lessons of the unique and glorious successes that were China's in the ages before the rise of Europe. He concludes with an innovative and insightful argument that, properly understood, the way ahead for China lies in synthesizing and building on the best in ethical thinking and economic analysis shared by Confucius and Adam Smith. Nolan has produced a mind-expanding tour de force." Edward Friedman, University of Winsconsin "This is an important book written in the tradition of The Wealth of Nations and The Theory of Moral Sentiments. Rare in the political economy literature, it is simultaneously sweeping and detailed, rigorous and moving." Lin Chun, Asia Research Centre, London School of Economics "This is a very readable book, full of interesting historical information on China, extensive literature refrences to works by Confucius, Marco Polo and Adam Smith (to mention but a few) and wise comments on the direction China should take at this critical juncture." Piiter Bottelier, Johns Hopkins UniversityTable of ContentsPreface. Introduction. Prologue. 1. The Challenges to China’s Economic and Political Stability: Can China Build a Sustainable and Civilized Modern Economy?. 2. China at the Crossroads: Which Directions?. 3. China at the Crossroads: 'Use the Past to Serve the Present' (Gu Wei Jin Yong). Conclusion. Epilogue. Notes. Bibliography. Index.

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Book SynopsisThis concise and timely book, written by one of the worlda s leading authorities on China, argues that the country is at a crossroads in its development and explores the challenges that lie ahead.Trade Review"In this concise work, Peter Nolan provides a compelling and provocative assessment of China’s developmental challenge. As Nolan shows, it is not just China, but indeed the whole world, that stands at the crossroads. New rules, new technologies and a new global distribution of power have all called into question traditional answers to the problem of underdevelopment. China, to a greater degree perhaps than any other nation, has the potential to uncover a new path toward modernity. As Nolan points out, the consequences of its doing so, breathtaking as they are, would easily be dwarfed by the catastrophe of its failing to do so." Edward Steinfeld, Massachusetts Institute of Technology "Peter Nolan has produced a bold, readable and fast-paced work which asks large and important questions. He begins with a brilliant sketch of post-Mao China's enormous achievements and extraordinary challenges. After presenting the path of neo-liberalism as no solution for China, Nolan powerfully depicts the lasting lessons of the unique and glorious successes that were China's in the ages before the rise of Europe. He concludes with an innovative and insightful argument that, properly understood, the way ahead for China lies in synthesizing and building on the best in ethical thinking and economic analysis shared by Confucius and Adam Smith. Nolan has produced a mind-expanding tour de force." Edward Friedman, University of Winsconsin "This is an important book written in the tradition of The Wealth of Nations and The Theory of Moral Sentiments. Rare in the political economy literature, it is simultaneously sweeping and detailed, rigorous and moving." Lin Chun, Asia Research Centre, London School of Economics "This is a very readable book, full of interesting historical information on China, extensive literature refrences to works by Confucius, Marco Polo and Adam Smith (to mention but a few) and wise comments on the direction China should take at this critical juncture." Piiter Bottelier, Johns Hopkins UniversityTable of ContentsPreface. Introduction. Prologue. 1. The Challenges to China’s Economic and Political Stability: Can China Build a Sustainable and Civilized Modern Economy?. 2. China at the Crossroads: Which Directions?. 3. China at the Crossroads: 'Use the Past to Serve the Present' (Gu Wei Jin Yong). Conclusion. Epilogue. Notes. Bibliography. Index.

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Book Synopsiscutting-edge introduction to the political successes, failures, and persistent challenges of African-American political participation in the United States the book includes an up-to-date assessment of Barack Obama's presidential race draws on a wide range of sources, including U.S.Trade Review"African American Politics is likely to be a very useful volume for students and for general readers seeking a context for understanding the Obama election and contemporary racial politics. The book elegantly melds mainstream political science ideas and topics with innovative themes, a sophisticated historical consciousness, and continued demonstration of the ways in which African American politics is, and is not, American politics tout court."—Jennifer L. Hochschild, Harvard University "Kendra King's text captures the complex interaction between African Americans and US political institutions. It provides a deep understanding of the hopes and dreams of a population often left on the outside of American democracy and how that experience is critical to understanding American political institutions and politics. Students of African American politics in particular and American politics in general will be well served by reading this text."—Mark Sawyer, University of CaliforniaTable of ContentsAcknowledgments Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter 2 African Americans and Democracy Chapter 3 African Americans and Dollars & Sense Chapter 4 African Americans and Voting Behavior Chapter 5 African Americans and Congress Chapter 6 African Americans and the President Chapter 7 African Americans and the Judiciary Chapter 8 African Americans and Political Parties Chapter 9 African Americans and Interest Groups Chapter 10 African Americans and the Civil Rights Movement Chapter 11 African Americans and the Black Church Chapter 12 African Americans and the Politics of Hip Hop Chapter 13 Where Do We Go From Here? Glossary Works Cited

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Book SynopsisBob Jessop presents an up-to-date account of his distinctive approach to the dialectics of structure and strategy in the exercise of state power. While his earlier work critically surveys other state theories, this book focuses on the development of his own strategic-relational approach.Trade Review“Jessop’s book draws upon extensive reading to provide some useful methodological pointers for analysing states and challenges crude approaches to state power, including simplistic oppositions of state and civil society, politics and economics, global and national.” International Socialism “Definitive, in the fullest sense of the word, State Power represents the culmination of three decades of path-breaking work from the world’s most restlessly creative state theorist. This is Jessop’s tour de force.” Jamie Peck, University of Wisconsin-Madison “Bob Jessop has long been one of the most outstanding and influential contemporary exponents of state theory. In his new book he returns to reconsider some of the theoretical sources of his own distinctive strategic-relational approach – Marx, Gramsci, Foucault, and, above all, Nicos Poulantzas – before, suitably refreshed, addressing more substantive issues. The resulting reflections will be of great value to anyone struggling to make sense of the state in the era of neo-liberal globalization.” Alex Callinicos, King’s College London “Not for the first time, Bob Jessop's theoretically sophisticated and empirically astute dissection of social and political trends serves to breathe fresh life into the theory of the capitalist state. Yet what sets this work apart, above all, is the way in which it draws together three decades of profound insight into a tightly integrated framework for social, political and economic analysis. This, the most complete statement of the strategic-relational approach, should be required reading for all analysts, students and, ideally, all agents and subjects of state power.” Colin Hay, University of SheffieldTable of ContentsList of Abbreviations. List of Boxes, Figures and Tables. Acknowledgments. General Introduction. What is the State?. A Preliminary Definition of the State. ‘Putting this Book in its Place’. PART I: THEORIZING THE STATE. 1. The Development of the Strategic-Relational Approach. Three Sources of the Strategic-Relational State Approach. The First Phase in the Strategic-Relational Approach. The Second Phase of the Strategic-Relational Approach. The Third Phase of the Strategic-Relational Approach. Interim Strategic-Relational Conclusions. 2. Bringing the State Back in (Yet Again). Introduction. The Marxist Revival and the Strategic-Relational Approach. Strategic-Relational Tendencies in the Second Wave. New Directions of Research. Conclusions. PART II: SOURCES OF THE STRATEGIC-RELATIONAL APPROACH. 3. Marx on Political Representation and the State. What does The Eighteenth Brumaire accomplish?. On Periodization. The Political Stage. The Social Content of Politics. The State Apparatus and Its Trajectory. More on Political Representation. Conclusions. 4. Gramsci on the Geography of State Power. Spatializing the Philosophy of Praxis. Gramsci and the Southern Question. Gramsci on Americanism and Fordism. Gramsci on Territoriality and State Power. Gramsci and International Relations. Conclusions. 5. Poulantzas on the State as a Social Relation. Marxist Theory and Political Strategy. New Methodological Considerations. The State and Political Class Struggle. The Relational Approach and Strategic Selectivity. Re-Reading Poulantzas. Exceptional Elements in the Contemporary State. Periodizing the Class Struggle. The Spatio-Temporal Matrix of the State. Conclusions. 6. Foucault on State, State Formation, and Statecraft. Foucault and the “Crisis of Marxism”. Poulantzas and Foucault compared. The Analytics of Power versus State Theory. Foucault as a Genealogist of Statecraft. With Foucault beyond Foucault. Conclusions. PART III APPLYING THE STRATEGIC-RELATIONAL APPROACH. 7. The Gender Selectivities of the State. Analyzing Gender Selectivities. Gender Selectivities in the State. Strategic Selectivity and Strategic Action. Political Representation. The Architecture of the State. Conclusions. 8. Spatiotemporal Dynamics and Temporal Sovereignty. Globalization Defined. Globalization and the Spatial Turn. Some Spatio-Temporal Contradictions of Globalizing Capitalism. The Implications of Globalization for (National) States. Conclusions. 9. Multiscalar Metagovernance in the European Union. State-Centric Perspectives. Governance-Centric Approaches. Changes in Statehood in Advanced Capitalist Societies. The EU as a Schumpeterian Workfare Post-National Regime. The European Union and Multiscalar Metagovernance. Conclusions. 10. Complexity, Contingent Necessity, Semiosis, and the SRA. Complexity and Contingent Necessity. Complexity and the Selection of Selections. Semiosis and Complexity Reduction. Towards a New Strategic-Relational Agenda. Conclusions. Original Sources of Chapters. Bibliography. Name Index. Subject Index

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Book Synopsis* Presents a highly original new way of thinking about modern societies and human relationships. * Written by a leading professor of Social Policy * Contains numerous first hand interviews and everyday examples.Trade Review"Written in an accessible style, the book weaves personal narrative about the author's 'gypsy scholar' life with social theorizing. It produces an interesting account of shifting social bonds and tensions between private and public experiences and events. The book draws on a wide range of resources, including sociological research, political and economic events and theories, and popular cultural materials, including film, television and novels." Sociology; Lisa Smyth, Queens University Belfast "Sex Money and Power is a wonderfully written reflection on the meaning of our individual lives and their relation to a wider social context. In an unconvential but poignant way, it uses autobiography, social theory and historical narrative to confront the great gods of our time, and the processes that bind us to them. A humorous, quirky subtle, insightful and provocative look at questions that should be taxing us all, this work connects the personal and the social in a flowing and compelling analysis." Saladin Meckled-Garcia, University College LondonTable of ContentsAcknowledgements. Introduction. Chapter One: Inside the Web. Chapter Two: Intimate Connections. Chapter Three: Sex and Self-Improvement. Chapter Four: The Nature of Change. Chapter Five: One the Move: Mobility as the Basis for Freedom. Chapter Six: Keep Out: Organizations, Boundaries and Exclusions. Chapter Seven: Organizations and Power. Chapter Eight: Power and World Poverty. Chapter Nine: Power, Passion and Loyalty. Chapter Ten: Connections and Conclusions. Notes. Index.

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Book SynopsisIn this pathbreaking book, one of the world's leading analysts of globalization and global governance confronts the failures of international politics in the aftermath of 9/11 and the war against Iraq. He argues that there were and are alternatives to the way the western coalitions responded to the profound challenges of mass terrorism and political violence - alternatives which can better address the roots of these challenges and deliver political and social justice. In order to grasp this alternative, the changing structure of the global order has to be understood. To this end, the book is divided into three sections: economics, politics and law. In each section contemporary trends are analyzed, problems confronted, and a series of detailed policies set out. The aim of the book is to focus on feasible and effective policy choices which could lead to a progressive transformation of global affairs. Against the ideologues who are wholly in favour or hostile to globalization, tTrade Review"If you want to understand globalisation you need to read Global Covenant." The Guardian "A healthy antidote to the realist international relations literature, Held persuasively argues for a global covenant based on universal values and driven by a social-democratic coalition ... an outstanding addition to Held's Democracy and the Global Order." M. E. Carranza, Choice "I found this an immensely encouraging book; it does not just analyse the problems of the global order but offers a credible solution for a cooperative multilateral world." Robin Cook MP, Former UK Foreign Secretary "A rare combination of sociological imagination, penetrating analysis and solid empirical evidence, yielding a politically constructive view: a brilliant integration of research carried out over a decade." Jürgen Habermas, Johann Wolfgang Goethe University 'David Held has written a remarkable book, addressing the major problems political decision-makers grapple with in the post 9/11 world. It should be read by all those who care about the future of our globe.' Javier Solana, Secretary General, Council of the European UnionTable of ContentsFigures, Boxes and Tables. Preface. Acknowledgements. Abbreviations. Introduction. PART I: ECONOMICS. 1. Economic Globalization. 2. Globalization, Stratification and Inequality. 3. The Regulation of Economic Globalization: A New Policy Mix. PART II: POLITICS. 4. Political Globalization. 5. Globalization and the Challenges to Governance. 6. The Reform of Global Governance. PART III: LAW. 7. Sovereignty and the Changing Structure of International Law. 8. Liberal International Sovereignty: Achievements and Limitations. 9. The Development of Global Rules. PART IV: THE NEW AGENDA. 10. Toward a Global Covenant: Global Social Democracy. Appendix: The Basis of a New Internationalism: Cosmopolitan Principles. References. Index

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Book SynopsisThis book penetrates the veil surrounding the Korean conflict and North Korea's missile and nuclear programmes. It provides a thorough historical analysis of relations between the two Koreas since the Korean War, which traces both North Korea's path to economic ruin and South Korea's transition from struggling dictatorship to vibrant democracy.Trade Review"Students in particular will welcome this timely book." International Affairs "Bluth offers a brilliant assessment of an enduring paradox. The Cold War turned Hot back in 1950 over Korea, and this was where the UN first tested its post-World War II doctrines, leaving no resolution between the two rival states, North Korea and South Korea. With no peace treaty, the Korean War never officially ended, and in 2006 when the North announced it was now a nuclear state we once again stared into an abyss known as the DMZ. Bluth's book is indispensable reading for those who want to understand why Korea should concern us all." Keith Howard, SOAS, University of London "This book is the most up-to-date historical account and thoughtful analysis of the on-going North Korean nuclear weapons program. It is an important addition to the existing literature in developing a deep understanding of the nuclear crisis on the Korean peninsula." Woosang Kim, Yonsei UniversityTable of ContentsForeword (The Honorable Jin Park, Ph.D.) vi Acknowledgements ix Chronology xi Map xxi 1 The Crisis on the Korean Peninsula 1 2 Korea: A Nation Divided 9 3 North Korea after the Korean War: The Long March to Ruin 22 4 South Korea after the Korean War: From Struggling Dictatorship to Vibrant Democracy 50 5 US–North Korean Relations and the First Nuclear Crisis 63 6 The 'Sunshine Policy': South Korean National Security Policy in a New Era 92 7 Renewed Confrontation and the Second North Korean Nuclear Crisis 110 8 The Military Confrontation on the Korean Peninsula 137 9 Understanding the Security Dilemma on the Korean Peninsula 169 References 193 Index 201

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Book SynopsisBrazilian Politics offers the most comprehensive and up-to-date introduction to the contemporary politics of South Americas largest democracy. Accessibly written for students, the book traces the major trends in Brazils political development and analyses the main challenges facing the country today.Trade Review"Alfred Montero has written a very timely and succinct analysis of Brazil's 'New Republic'. His firm grasp of the literature on contemporary Brazilian politics, both in English and Portguese, and his detailed knowledge of key events in the country are what one would hope for from such a survey." William R. Nylen, Stetson University, DeLandTable of ContentsList of Figures. List of Tables. Map of Brazil. 1. An Introduction to Brazilian Politics. 2. Historical Patterns in Brazilian Politics. 3. State-Building and State Reform as a Challenge to Democratic Politics. 4. Government by and for the Few: The Persistence of Oligarchical Politics in the Representative System. 5. The Dilemma of Democratization in an Economically Unequal Society. 6. The Emergence of a Democratic Civil Society as a Force for Change. 7. Forging an Identity in a Globalized World: Brazil in the International Political Economy. 8. The Lula Government: An Experiment in Social Democracy?. References. Index

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Book SynopsisBrazilian Politics offers the most comprehensive and up-to-date introduction to the contemporary politics of South Americas largest democracy. Accessibly written for students, the book traces the major trends in Brazils political development and analyses the main challenges facing the country today. Topics covered include the crisis of the state, economic and political causes of inequality and poverty, the failures of the electoral and party system, the widening array of social movements and non-governmental organizations, and the heightened role of Brazil in the areas of international trade, security and diplomacy. Focusing on five key themes the strength of the state, representation, social equity, citizenship and political participation, and the role of the state in a global community of states Alfred Montero shows that Brazilian democracy has advanced greatly in recent years. However, this process is a complex one and, as the author cautions, Brazilian democracy still has a lonTrade Review"Alfred Montero has written a very timely and succinct analysis of Brazil's 'New Republic'. His firm grasp of the literature on contemporary Brazilian politics, both in English and Portguese, and his detailed knowledge of key events in the country are what one would hope for from such a survey." William R. Nylen, Stetson University, DeLandTable of ContentsList of Figures. List of Tables. Map of Brazil. 1. An Introduction to Brazilian Politics. 2. Historical Patterns in Brazilian Politics. 3. State-Building and State Reform as a Challenge to Democratic Politics. 4. Government by and for the Few: The Persistence of Oligarchical Politics in the Representative System. 5. The Dilemma of Democratization in an Economically Unequal Society. 6. The Emergence of a Democratic Civil Society as a Force for Change. 7. Forging an Identity in a Globalized World: Brazil in the International Political Economy. 8. The Lula Government: An Experiment in Social Democracy?. References. Index

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Book SynopsisSuicide terrorism in its modern form made its first appearance in Lebanon in the early 1980s. Over the last quarter century, terrorist attacks perpetrated by suicide bombers have spread to many corners of the world and have become a major threat for both the governments and citizens of numerous countries.Trade Review"Ami Pedahzur’s articulate and groundbreaking work not only addresses how terrorism occurs, but also why terrorist groups have chosen suicide terrorism as a tactic throughout the globe ... an outstanding examination of suicide terrorism." Australian Journal of Political Science "A noteworthy and essential addition to the body of literature. Pedahzur adds significant, accessible insight into suicide operations that informs strategic, operational, and tactical perspectives." British Army Review "Helps us understand the gendered nature of suicide terrorism." Nicola Pratt, Democratiya "Suicide Terrorism is among the most authoritative and incisive analyses of this subject available. Ami Pedahzur’s meticulous research and trenchant analysis coupled with his direct experience of suicide terrorism’s corrosive effects on society endow the book with a perspective and gravitas unique in the literature. Suicide Terrorism is essential reading for anyone wanting to understand the emergence and growth of this tactic and the best means to counter it." Bruce Hoffman, US Military Academy, West Point; author of Inside Terrorism "This is a comprehensive approach to a difficult phenomenon by someone who knows his subject well. Pedhazur writes with the cool clarity of a seasoned social scientist, but with the sensitivity of one who has lived through suicide attacks and can count former students and colleagues among the victims. Comparing cases of Muslim militants associated with Al-Qaeda, Hamas and Hizbollah, with Sri Lankan Tamil separatists, Kurdish nationalists and Japanese kamikaze fighters, he derives a complex analytic framework with cultural, political and socio-psychological dimensions. This book brings our understanding of this increasingly familiar form of terrorism to a new level of sophistication." Mark Juergensmeyer, author of Terror in the Mind of God: The Global Rise of Religious Violence "Ami Pedahzur has established himself as one of the most astute observers of terrorist violence in general and suicide terrorism in particular. In this work he answers all the crucial questions concerning the when, why and how of suicide attacks. This is an outstanding book by an outstanding young scholar." Leonard Weinberg, University of Nevada Reno "Suicide Terrorism is an exhaustive study and provides incisive analysis of the subject." Mia Bloom, University of GeorgiaTable of ContentsAcknowledgements List of Figures Chapter 1 What is Suicide Terrorism? The Symbiosis between Terror and Death What is Suicide Terrorism? General Features of Suicide Terrorism in the World Tactical Features of Suicide Terrorism Methods of Operation Targets of Suicide Terrorism Plan of the Book Chapter 2 How Can Suicide Terrorism Be Explained? Strategic-Rational Decision-Making The Social-Cultural Aspect Recruitment of the Potential Suicide Bomber The Organisational Procedure Summary Chapter 3 Turning to Suicide Terrorism: Hezbollah and the Palestinian Organisations Founding Fathers of Modern-Day Suicide Terrorism The Hezbollah in Lebanon Suicide Terrorism A Winning Strategy Suicide Terrorism as a Tool for Gaining Power in Political Arenas in Lebanon and the Middle East External or Internal Struggle? Suicide Terrorism in the Palestinian Arena Suicide Terrorism A Strategy for Advancing the Peace Process? Suicide Terrorism as a Strategy in the Contemporaneous Struggle against both Israel and the Palestinian Authority Suicide Terrorism as a Tool in Rivalry among Organisations The Case of the Al-Aqsa Intifada Summary Chapter 4 Turning to Suicide Terrorism The LTTE and the PKK Overall Strategy or a Specific Tactic? Suicide Terrorism of the LTTE in Sri Lanka Suicide Terrorism as a Tool in the Tamil Minority's Struggle for Independence Suicide Terrorism and the Tamil Political Arena Factors Leading to the LTTE's Suspension of Suicide Attacks Suicide Terrorism as a Means of Organisational Survival The PKK in Turkey Popular Support, Member Morale or Strategic Interest? The PKK's Opting for Suicide Terrorism The Role of Turkish Policy in Thwarting Further PKK Suicide Actions Summary Chapter 5 The Transition to Suicide Terrorism: Al-Qaeda and the Network of the Islamic Fundamentalist Groups The Strategy of Ostentatious Suicide Terrorism The Al-Qaeda Organisation Suicide Terrorism of the Islamic Fundamentalist Groups Summary Chapter 6 Who Becomes a Suicide Terrorist? Preconditions for the Emergence of Suicide TerrorismCommitment as a Motivation for Suicide Attacks Personal Motivation for Suicide Attacks Financial Crisis as Motivation Personal Crisis as Motivation Revenge as Motivation An Analysis of the Motivations of Palestinian Suicide Bombers Summary Chapter 7 The Recruitment and Socialisation of the Suicide Terrorist The Environmental Setting of Suicide Terrorism Recruitment Training Dispatching Summary Chapter 8 The Consequences of Suicide Terrorism Afterword The Effects of Suicide Terrorism The Response to Suicide Terrorism Short-Term Offensive Responses Short-Term Defensive Responses Long-Term Offensive Responses Long-Term Defensive Responses Notes Appendix: Suicide Bombings Index

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Book SynopsisMore than ever before, our conflict-ridden, drifting planet needs the qualities that Europe, unique among the continents, has developed in more than two millennia of history: its self-criticism, its urge to self-transcendence, exploration and experiment, its conviction that alternative and better forms of human togetherness can be achieved, as well as its dedication to the cause of seeking and promoting this improvement in practice. But today Europe is unsure of itself and its place in a fast-changing world; it is devoid of vision, limited in resources and lacking the will to pursue its vocation. It is also struggling with the consequences of a one-sided process of globalization which is divorcing power from politics, inciting the shift from the social state to security-focused governance and piling up the casualties of uncontrolled market expansion and the ethically blind commercialization of human life. Bauman argues that despite the odds Europe still has much to offer in deTrade Review“This is critical thought at its best: focused, committed and sober. With its defence of European values this is a book that flies in the face of so much academic common sense, and it is all the more important for exactly that reason. This is a book with which to argue and debate. In short, this is a book with which to nurture and practice the very values of universality that can be called ‘Europe’.” British Journal of SociologyTable of ContentsAcknowledgements vi 1 An Adventure called 'Europe' 1 2 In the Empire's Shadow 45 3 From Social State to Security State 91 4 Towards a World Hospitable to Europe 124 Notes 143 Index 150

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Book SynopsisThe range of global human rights institutions which have been created over the past half century is a remarkable achievement. Yet, their establishment and proliferation raises important questions. Why do states create such institutions and what do they want them to achieve? Does this differ from what the institutions themselves seek to accomplish? Are global human rights institutions effective remedies for violations of human dignity or temples for the performance of stale bureaucratic rituals? What happens to human rights when they are being framed in global institutions? This book is an introduction to global human rights institutions and to the challenges and paradoxes of institutionalizing human rights. Drawing on international legal scholarship and international relations literature, it examines UN institutions with a human rights mandate, the process of mainstreaming human rights, international courts which adjudicate human rights, and non-governmental human rights organizatiTrade Review"A useful text on advanced undergraduate/postgraduate human rights courses, and as a primer for researchers in the field looking to get a lot of information in one place." Political Studies Review "Oberleitner offers a lucid history, topography and enlightening assessments of the work of the major and some of the minor institutions that define the human rights movement today. The volume will be an excellent resource and guide for activists, civil servants, diplomats, researchers, students and their teachers." J. Paul Martin, Columbia University "At last we have a comprehensive account of human rights institutions that brings together international relations and international law perspectives. This panorama of a book will prove as valuable to international officials, diplomats and NGOs as it will to academics and their students." Kevin Boyle, Human Rights Centre, University of EssexTable of ContentsPreface by Conor Gearty. Acknowledgements. Abbreviations. 1 Introduction. 2 Institutionalizing human rights: expectations, paradoxes, and consequences. Efficiency, legitimacy, power. Arena, instrument, actor. Autonomy and dependence. Form and function. Bureaucracy: authority and alienation. Predominance of law. Exclusion and inclusion. Guarding the guards. Remedy and ritual. 3 The rise of global human rights institutions. A timeline. A typology. Functions, activities, and expectations. 4 United Nations human rights institutions. Commission on Human Rights. ‘Politicisation’: membership and selectivity. Standard setting. Advisory services and technical cooperation. Response to human rights violations: 1235 and 1503. Special procedures. The Commission 1946-2006: achievements and legacy. Human Rights Council. Membership. Mandate. First steps. Sub-Commission on the Promotion and Protection of Human Rights. Membership, mandate, and activities. Hierarchy, expertise, and politics. Prospects. Commission on the Status of Women. Economic and Social Council. General Assembly. A ‘grand debate’ on human rights?. Leadership, budget, standards, scrutiny. Third Committee. Achievements. United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights. A mandate between servant and shield. From headquarters to the field. Treaty bodies. State reports. Inter-state complaints. Individual complaints. Inquiries. General Comments. Achievements. 5 Mainstreaming human rights. From mandate to mainstreaming. International Labour Organisation. United Nations Development Programme. United Nations Children’s Fund. United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation. United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees. United Nations Human Settlements Programme. World Health Organisation. Food and Agricultural Organisation. World Bank and International Monetary Fund. World Trade Organisation. Challenges ahead in mainstreaming human rights. United Nations Security Council. Safeguarding international peace and security. Genocide, the responsibility to protect, and human security. Peace operations. Democratic legitimacy. International humanitarian law and civilians in armed conflict. Criminal justice for human rights violations. Cooperation, transparency, and the role of NGOs. Prospects. 6 World courts and human rights. International Court of Justice. International Criminal Court. Towards a world court of human rights?. 7 Non-governmental organisations . Independence between law and politics. Consultation, co-operation, compensation, competition. Functions. Information, definition, mobilisation. Agenda-setting, norm-making, and policy development. Accompanying implementation. Advocacy, education, and operation. Legitimacy. Challenges. 8 Conclusion . References. Index

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