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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"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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Book SynopsisThe Dictionary of Globalization provides a critical overview of the contemporary globalization debate, bringing together all the disparate elements of a vast and ever-growing literature. Framed by a lively introductory chapter the dictionary comprises an A-Z of entries covering every major aspect of the globalization debate.Trade Review"This thought-provoking and moderately priced work deserves a wide circulation." Reference Reviews "The entries are short, to the point and informative. It also shows effectively the breadth of scholarship on globalization." Australian Journal of Political Science "An excellent review of the key concepts linked to globilazation as well as brief resumes of the ideas of amny key thinkers in the field. A really valuable text for all those working on globalization." Diane Perrons, London School of Economics and Political Science "Jones's Dictionary of Globalization provides an indispensable reference guide to the new language of international politics. Using a clear and concise format, Jones sets out and describes the multifaceted components, events, ideas, and thinkers on globalization. A different kind of text, Dictionary of Globalization helps the reader navigate the vast and contentious literature on globalization." Stephen D. Morris, University of South Alabama "Comprehensive and clearly written, the Dictionary of Globalization should appeal to both newcomers and established scholars in the interdisciplinary field of global studies." Manfred B. Steger, Royal Melbourne Institute of TechnologyTable of ContentsDefining Globalization: A Guide on How to Use this Book. The Dictionary of Globalization (A-Z). Additional Readings

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Book SynopsisTerrorists perform terrible acts. They maim, mutilate and kill in pursuit of their goals. The horrifying events of 9/11 and the regular suicide bombings around the world have made terrorism one of the central preoccupations of the twenty-first century.Trade Review"This book is an indispensable guide to anyone seriously interested in how to think about the complex question of terrorism. It exposes subtle and blatant biases that characterize much contemporary discussion of the subject and offers a judicious, closely argued, and ultimately the only realistic response to terrorism." —Professor Lord Bhikhu Parekh, University of WestminsterTable of ContentsPreface vii Acknowledgements x 1 Introduction 1 2 Terrorism as Unjust War: Killing Innocent Civilians 6 Three problems with the just-war analysis of terrorism 9 A different sense of ‘innocence’ 18 War crime, ordinary crime or a special offence? 21 3 Terrorism as a Political Tactic: Intending to Instil Fear 31 What sort of ‘ism’ is terrorism? 32 What terrorists want 35 Fear is the key 45 Summing up 48 4 States Can Be Terrorists, Too 50 The definitional ploy 53 States terrorizing other states 60 States terrorizing their own people 66 State-sponsored terror and crimes of complicity 73 5 Warnings Can Be Terroristic, Too: Profiting Politically from Fear 78 Threats and warnings 80 Impure warnings: ‘terrorist warnings’ versus ‘warnings of terrorism’ 85 Politicians’ intentions matter, too 91 Terrorism as an aggravated wrong: is ‘violence’ required? 100 Better ‘terrorist warnings’ than none at all? 108 6 Warnings Bound to Be Misheard 111 How big a deal is terrorism? 114 Calibrating risks 118 Mechanisms of misperception 123 Mass-mediated terror 131 Risks of really mass destruction 136 Imprudent precautions 142 7 Terrorizing Democracy 156 Terrorism as a political wrong 156 Fearlessness as a response 159 Hobbesian solutions to non-Hobbesian problems 170 Of tyrants and terrorists 176 8 Conclusions 179 Notes 187 References 218 Index 238

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Book SynopsisMake no mistake, the normative authority of the United States of America lies in ruins. Such is the judgment of the most influential thinker in Europe today reflecting on the political repercussions of the war in Iraq.Trade Review“For anyone interested in contemporary intellectual efforts to imagine a more peaceful and equitable world order, The Divided West is a must-read.” International Studies Review “Ever since the end of the cold war, Habermas has been trying to define an alternative vision of a new world order. In this collection, he presents that vision in its most accessible and passionate form.” International Journal of Urban and Regional Research “A useful introduction to Habermas's practical philosophy in the context of some of the most pressing issues of our age.” Anthony J. Carroll, Heythrop Journal “No-one articulates the 'European' ideal with greater intellectual clarity, philosophical acumen and humanist fervour than Jürgen Habermas. In this collection of essays and interviews, provocatively entitled The Divided West, Habermas makes a very candid criticism of the current US preoccupation with power.” S Parvez Manzoor, Muslim World Book Review “This book is an indispensable guide to anyone seriously interested in how to think about the complex question of terrorism. It exposes subtle and blatant biases that characterize much contemporary discussion of the subject and offers a judicious and closely argued response to terrorism: ultimately the only realistic one.” Lord Bhikhu Parekh, University of WestminsterTable of ContentsEditor’s Preface Author’s Foreword Part I: After September 11 Chapter 1: Fundamentalism and Terror Chapter 2: Interpreting the Fall of a Monument Part II: The Voice of Europe in the Clamour of its Nations Chapter 3: February 15, or: What Binds Europeans Chapter 4: Core Europe as Counterpower? Follow-up Questions Chapter 5: The State of German-Polish Relations Chapter 6: Is the Development of a European Identity Necessary, and Is It Possible? Part III: Views on a Chaotic World Chapter 7: An Interview on War and Peace Part IV: The Kantian Project and the Divided West Chapter 8: Does the Constitutionalisation of International Law Still Have a Chance? Index

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Book SynopsisMake no mistake, the normative authority of the United States of America lies in ruins. Such is the judgment of the most influential thinker in Europe today reflecting on the political repercussions of the war in Iraq.Trade Review“For anyone interested in contemporary intellectual efforts to imagine a more peaceful and equitable world order, The Divided West is a must-read.” International Studies Review “Ever since the end of the cold war, Habermas has been trying to define an alternative vision of a new world order. In this collection, he presents that vision in its most accessible and passionate form.” International Journal of Urban and Regional Research “A useful introduction to Habermas's practical philosophy in the context of some of the most pressing issues of our age.” Anthony J. Carroll, Heythrop Journal “No-one articulates the 'European' ideal with greater intellectual clarity, philosophical acumen and humanist fervour than Jürgen Habermas. In this collection of essays and interviews, provocatively entitled The Divided West, Habermas makes a very candid criticism of the current US preoccupation with power.” S Parvez Manzoor, Muslim World Book Review “This book is an indispensable guide to anyone seriously interested in how to think about the complex question of terrorism. It exposes subtle and blatant biases that characterize much contemporary discussion of the subject and offers a judicious and closely argued response to terrorism: ultimately the only realistic one.” Lord Bhikhu Parekh, University of WestminsterTable of ContentsEditor’s Preface Author’s Foreword Part I: After September 11 Chapter 1: Fundamentalism and Terror Chapter 2: Interpreting the Fall of a Monument Part II: The Voice of Europe in the Clamour of its Nations Chapter 3: February 15, or: What Binds Europeans Chapter 4: Core Europe as Counterpower? Follow-up Questions Chapter 5: The State of German-Polish Relations Chapter 6: Is the Development of a European Identity Necessary, and Is It Possible? Part III: Views on a Chaotic World Chapter 7: An Interview on War and Peace Part IV: The Kantian Project and the Divided West Chapter 8: Does the Constitutionalisation of International Law Still Have a Chance? Index

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Book Synopsis* Third edition of an established key text on the welfare state. * Offers comprehensive and remarkably well-informed introduction to classic and contemporary debates, as well as the future of welfare. * Draws on an international range of examples and literature, including US, continental and northern Europe.Trade ReviewAcclaim for previous edition: "Students thirsty to understand the wider dimensions of welfare state policy would do well to turn to Beyond the Welfare State? Its sweep is wide, it is well-ordered and up to date. Most welcome of all, it is clear." Times Higher Education Supplement Acclaim for this edition: "Beyond the Welfare State? draws on a careful and exhaustive review of both the theoretical literature and empirical evidence on the contemporary Western welfare state and social democracy. Pierson's overview of the forces that propelled comparative welfare state development, crisis, and change is masterful, critical, and balanced. Packed with fresh insights and sharp reasoning, the book manages to pull together what it is important to know in the field of comparative welfare state studies. It is just about the best review of the literature currently available – a perfect text for upper-level university courses." Gøsta Esping-Andersen, Pompeu Fabra University "Given the complexity of modern welfare states and the plethora of opinion surrounding them, attempting to give a theoretically rich and empirically comprehensive accounting of both the state of contemporary welfare states and the state of theory about them seems an impossible task. Yet this is exactly what Christopher Pierson has achieved. Combining a detailed multi-country historical overview with a theoretical summary that is essential reading for anyone wishing to understand the real "state" of the modern welfare state, Beyond the Welfare State? is a tour de force of comparative analysis." Mark Blyth, John Hopkins UniversityTable of ContentsAcknowldgements Introduction 1 Capitalism, Social Democracy and the Welfare State I: Industrialism, Modernization and Social Democracy 2 Capitalism, Social Democracy and the Welfare State II: Political Economy and the Welfare State 3 Capitalism, Social Democracy and the Welfare State III: New Social Movements and the Welfare State 4 Origins and Development of the Welfare State 1880-1975 5 After the ‘Golden Age': From ‘Crisis’ to ‘Containment' 6 Retrenchment and Recalibration 7 Beyond the Welfare State? Conclusion Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisDebating Globalization is a short, accessible introduction to the debate about globalization written by many of the most prominent figures in the field. Published by Polity in association with openDemocracy, the book is notable not just for focusing on the pressing difficulties facing our world, but also on solutions.Trade Review"The essays in this volume offer spirited engagement with Held's The Global Covenant, which is summarised at the start of this one as the point of departure for the debate ... The line-up of contributors is unquestionably impressive and diverse, and without exception the essays are lively and well written." Nicola Philips, Political Studies Review "Debating Globalization assembles leading scholars to rethink the logic and consequences of globalization. Held and his colleagues wonderfully illuminate the great forces that are transforming modern life." G. John Ikenberry, Princeton University "This brilliant book succeeds in bringing together two major issues normally isolated in the international agenda: security and development, security and the human rights agenda. Essential reading for students and policy-makers alike." Laurence Tubiana, Institut du développement durable, Paris "This book should be compulsory reading for governments, researchers, and social justice activists. The contributions address what is arguably the single greatest challenge of our age: the unstable co-existence of mass poverty in the midst of global prosperity. Avoiding simple blueprints, the book makes a compelling case for a new pattern of globalization and an end to "business as usual" global governance." Kevin Watkins, Director UNDP Human Development Report OfficeTable of ContentsNotes on Contributors. Preface by Anthony Barnett and Casper Henderson. Acknowledgements. Introduction by Anthony Barnett and Caspar Henderson. 1. Globalization: The Dangers and the Answers. David Held. 2. The Case for Optimism. Martin Wolf. 3. Delusions of Internationalism. Roger Scruton. 4. The Limits to Globalization. Grahame Thompson. · 5. The Far Side of Globalization. David Mepham. 6. Social Democracy as World Panacea. Meghnad Desai. 7. The Test of Practice. Maria Livanos Cattaui. 8. Top Down or Bottom Up. · Patrick Bond. 9. Globalization Reality Check. John Elkington. 10. Three Modes of Order. Takashi Inoguchi. 11. Globalization. Narcis Serra. 12. Global Governance. Anne-Marie Slaughter & Thomas N. Hale. 13. America, the UN and the World. Kofi Annan. 14. What are the Dangers and the Answers?. David Held. Appendix A. The Barcelona Development Agency. Appendix B. The New Human Security Doctrine. Mary Kaldor & Marlies Glasius. Notes. Index

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Book SynopsisIt is common to hear talk of how music can inspire crowds, move individuals and mobilise movements. We know too of how governments can live in fear of its effects, censor its sounds and imprison its creators. At the same time, there are other governments that use music for propaganda or for torture.Trade Review"No, this is not another book about Sting, Bono and St Bob doing their good works while singing of the world's troubles. Rather, it is a serious, intelligent and surprisingly comprehensive study of the complex interplay between music and politics ... This is a meticulously researched book, which makes a powerful case for the enduring importance of music and its vital role in politics."Sydney Morning Herald "Unearths a submerged tradition in political thought that gives music a central place. Exploring the politics of the star rating system, the ability of musical events such as Rock Against Racism to stir people into political action, censorship and music policy and the role of the musician as political advocate, Street argues that whenever music inspires collective thought and action, it becomes a political act."The Age "Dives into this world of power, influence and catchy choruses with gusto. Music and Politics is a great book. Readable, provocative and incredibly informative, Street walks the tightrope between academic and fan."R2 Magazine"No other scholar is better positioned or as well equipped as Street to tease out the manifold ties that bind together the musical and the political."Music and Letters"A thought-provoking analysis of the role of music in shaping how we see the world and how we organise ourselves. Whether music truly is politics, and politics music, is a matter of contention. What is clear is the political power of music as a force in our lives."Songlines "A must read for scholars interested in music as well as politics, and also for those music lovers who are willing to learn more about topical participatory events of wester popular music like Woodstock, Rock Against Racism and Live 8."Journal of Contemporary European Studies"John Street's Music and Politics is splendid. Drawing deftly on a unique blend of encyclopedic knowledge about popular music and mastery of political theories, Street helps us see how music matters, why culture counts, and how political affiliation emerges out of public processes and private practices."George Lipsitz, author of Footsteps in the Dark: The Hidden Histories of Popular Music "From ancient Athens to Zimbabwe; from Amnesty International and A+ albums to white supremacists and the songs of the Wombles; John Street confronts the serious and the silly. Blending passions of a pop fan with the skepticism of the scholarly critic, this book offers an indispensable guide to how musicians make politics and politicians manipulate music."Keith Negus, University of London "With a breadth and depth that one would expect to find in an edited collection, John Street's Music and Politics argues for expansive definitions of music and the political without inflating them beyond all meaning. The book problematizes all the intricacies of the relationship between the two, even as it interrogates the crucial connections that make them inseparable."Reebee Garofalo, University of MassachusettsTable of ContentsList of Tables Acknowledgements Introduction Making connections Chapter 1 Sound barriers: censoring music Chapter 2 Falling on deaf ears? Music policy Chapter 3 Striking a chord: from political communication to political representation Chapter 4 All together now: music as political participation Chapter 5 Fight the power: music as mobilisation Chapter 6 ‘Invisible republics': making music, making history Chapter 7 Sounding good: the politics of taste Chapter 8 Politics as music: the sound of ideas and ideology Chapter 9 One more time with feeling: music as political experience Conclusion Repeat and fade Bibliography

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Book SynopsisGlobalization is characterised by persistent poverty and growing inequality. Conventional wisdom has it that this global poverty is residual - as globalization deepens, the poor will be lifted out of destitution. The policies of the World Bank, the IMF and the WTO echo this belief and push developing countries ever deeper into the global economy.Trade Review"This book is a significant contribution to literature on globalisation and to the theory of global value chains. Clearly written and data rich, it presents compelling evidence that globalisation itself - by intensifying competition between low wage producers - is perpetuating poverty and amplifying inequality." Political Studies Review "This book is a useful addition to the growing literature on globalisation. It is well-balanced, well-researched and relatively jargon-free." Development Policy Review "Contains much new material and results of original research which should enable the reader to rise above the simplicities of 'globalization good' and 'globalization bad'." Sir Hans Singer "Highly readable and informative and challenges many of our assumptions about how industrialization and globalization works and how we might manage the process more effectively and equitably. It ought to be on the 'required reading' list for any courses which deal with the challenge of managing technological and industrial change" John Bessant "Uncovers the perils as well as the promise of globalization in an unvarnished look at winners, losers, and the new rules of the game in the global economy." Gary Gereffi "Kaplinsky’s book provides a powerful and insightful vision of the opportunities and threats of globalization. His view of today’s complex global economy examines the aggregate picture relating it to the historical context and with constant reference to specific cases that exemplify and deepen the understanding of the various processes at play. His own considered view is that many economies in Latin America and Africa, and many people in the advanced industrial economies, are likely to be clear losers in a globalizing economy. Yet the analysis is rich enough to feed both sides of the necessary debate on whether globalization could become a positive-sum game for both advanced and developing countries." Carlota Perez, Universities of Cambridge and Sussex "This book is a rich contribution to the growing body of critical literature on globalisation." The Hindu, Chennai, IndiaTable of ContentsList of Figures vi List of Tables x A Guide to the Reader xii Acknowledgements xiv Part 1 Setting the Scene 1 1 Global Dynamics 3 2 Globalization and Poverty 26 Part II Gaining from Globalization 53 3 Getting it Right: Generating and Appropriating Rents 55 4 Managing Innovation and Connecting to Final Markets 86 5 The Global Dispersion of Production – Three Key Sectors 122 Part III Losing from Globalization 161 6 How Does it All Add Up? Caught Between a Rock and a Hard Place 163 7 Does it All Add Up? 196 8 So What? 232 Notes 258 References 265 Index 276

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Book SynopsisUnderstanding Cultural Globalization is a comprehensive and highly accessible introduction to the critical debates surrounding cultural globalization.Trade Review"Immensely well suited to undergraduate readership in Britain." Sociological Review "Hopper provides an accessible and informed introduction to cultural globalization and the critical debates surrounding it." European Journal of Communication "Hopper’s book should be required reading for anyone wishing to see globalization’s “big picture”. While many books have been written about globalization, almost all of them give culture short shrift and focus on more easily quantifiable matters such as economics and demographics. Understanding Cultural Globalization fills a most important gap in the literature on globalization. It will provide readers with a sophisticated and nuanced view of the complex phenomena that underlie globalization." Steve Jones, University of Illinois "Paul Hopper proposes a differentiating and interdisciplinary approach to understanding cultural globalization. This book is an accessible, informative, clear and student-friendly introduction to the breadth of literature and a range of different debates and topics in cultural globalization studies." Luke Martell, University of Sussex "Paul Hopper’s book is to be welcomed. It offers students a valuable, balanced introduction and a clear pathway through the often complexly overlapping arguments and perspectives covered by the idea of cultural globalization." John Tomlinson, Nottingham Trent UniversityTable of ContentsIntroduction: Approaching Cultural Globalization. 1. The Histories of Cultural Globalization. 2. Travelling Cultures. 3. Global Communication, Media and Technology. 4. Globalization and Global Culture. 5. Globalization and National Culture. 6. Globalization and Cultural Conflict. 7. Globalization and Cosmopolitanism. Conclusion: Cultural Globalizations

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Book SynopsisThis book of essays by the a leading figure in the new generation of American IR theorists explores the theoretical, historical, and foreign policy implications of American power and postwar order. The first part of the book focuses on the origins and foundational logic of America's post-war order-building project advancing ideas about liberal hegemony' and constitutional order'. The second part reflects on its evolving character and fate in the aftermath of the Cold War, the rise of unipolarity, and the post-9/11 threat of global terrorism. In this unique study of a superpower, Ikenberry argues that though the American world order is now in upheaval, in the end, the United States still has powerful incentive to sponsor and operate within a liberal rules-based system.Trade Review“In this masterful work covering a decade of scholarship, John Ikenberry explains how American power has not been so much constrained by international institutions as embedded in them. The Bush administration’s attempt to break out of perceived international straightjackets in fact misunderstands the nature of hegemonic power and represents an important break with earlier traditions of US foreign policy.” Francis Fukuyama "The essays, taken one by one, constitute a fascinating journey carrying the reader step by step through a scientific analysis of the origin, nature and evolution of American power." International Spectator “Ikenberry’s arguments are the product of deep reflection and built through a structure that produces a clarity and crispness often lacking in such literature ... these essays will stand out as a fine articulation of this particular interpretation of US policy and one that is likely to have considerable influence in the coming years.” International Affairs “While he ranges over a number of topics, Ikenberry produces a powerful critique of the view that the post-war order rested solely on material power. [His] assessment rests on intellectual foundations that are marked by historical depth and philosophical acuity.” Political Studies Review “G. John Ikenberry is America's poet laureate of liberal internationalism and the most gifted international relations scholar of his generation.” Martin Walker, Editor, United Press International; World Policy Institute at New York’s New School University “This is a splendid collections of essays, remarkable for the sure-footed way they have mapped both the normative and explanatory challenges at the heart of the troubled American engagement with the world.” Michael W. Doyle, Columbia University “No other writer on international politics has done more to advance our understanding of American power under conditions of unipolarity than John Ikenberry. Never dull and always challenging, he has carved out an intellectual niche that has become uniquely his own over the past few years. With a clarity that is commendable, and an intelligence that is obvious, he makes the case in these essays for something that has been too readily forgotten in our insecure age of terror: that for the United States, cooperation with others is not merely the nice thing to do but the smart thing to do as well. A tour de force by one American we simply cannot afford to ignore.” Michael Cox, London School of EconomicsTable of ContentsAcknowledgements Introduction Part One: Constitutionalism and Liberal Hegemony Chapter One: Rethinking the Origins of American Hegemony Chapter Two: Socialization and Hegemonic Power Chapter Three: The Nature and Sources of Liberal International Order Chapter Four: Constitutional Politics in International Relations Chapter Five: American Power and the Empire of Capitalist Democracy Part Two: Unipolarity and Multilateralism Chapter Six: The Myth of Post Cold-War Chaos Chapter Seven: Getting Hegemony Right Chapter Eight: American Grand Strategy in the Age of Terror Chapter Nine: America's Imperial Ambition Chapter Ten: The End of the Neo-Conservative Moment Chapter Eleven: Is American Multilateralism in Decline? Index

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Book SynopsisThis book of essays by the a leading figure in the new generation of American IR theorists explores the theoretical, historical, and foreign policy implications of American power and postwar order. The first part of the book focuses on the origins and foundational logic of America's post-war order-building project advancing ideas about liberal hegemony' and constitutional order'. The second part reflects on its evolving character and fate in the aftermath of the Cold War, the rise of unipolarity, and the post-9/11 threat of global terrorism. In this unique study of a superpower, Ikenberry argues that though the American world order is now in upheaval, in the end, the United States still has powerful incentive to sponsor and operate within a liberal rules-based system.Trade Review“In this masterful work covering a decade of scholarship, John Ikenberry explains how American power has not been so much constrained by international institutions as embedded in them. The Bush administration’s attempt to break out of perceived international straightjackets in fact misunderstands the nature of hegemonic power and represents an important break with earlier traditions of US foreign policy.” Francis Fukuyama "The essays, taken one by one, constitute a fascinating journey carrying the reader step by step through a scientific analysis of the origin, nature and evolution of American power." International Spectator “Ikenberry’s arguments are the product of deep reflection and built through a structure that produces a clarity and crispness often lacking in such literature ... these essays will stand out as a fine articulation of this particular interpretation of US policy and one that is likely to have considerable influence in the coming years.” International Affairs “While he ranges over a number of topics, Ikenberry produces a powerful critique of the view that the post-war order rested solely on material power. [His] assessment rests on intellectual foundations that are marked by historical depth and philosophical acuity.” Political Studies Review “G. John Ikenberry is America's poet laureate of liberal internationalism and the most gifted international relations scholar of his generation.” Martin Walker, Editor, United Press International; World Policy Institute at New York’s New School University “This is a splendid collections of essays, remarkable for the sure-footed way they have mapped both the normative and explanatory challenges at the heart of the troubled American engagement with the world.” Michael W. Doyle, Columbia University “No other writer on international politics has done more to advance our understanding of American power under conditions of unipolarity than John Ikenberry. Never dull and always challenging, he has carved out an intellectual niche that has become uniquely his own over the past few years. With a clarity that is commendable, and an intelligence that is obvious, he makes the case in these essays for something that has been too readily forgotten in our insecure age of terror: that for the United States, cooperation with others is not merely the nice thing to do but the smart thing to do as well. A tour de force by one American we simply cannot afford to ignore.” Michael Cox, London School of EconomicsTable of ContentsAcknowledgements Introduction Part One: Constitutionalism and Liberal Hegemony Chapter One: Rethinking the Origins of American Hegemony Chapter Two: Socialization and Hegemonic Power Chapter Three: The Nature and Sources of Liberal International Order Chapter Four: Constitutional Politics in International Relations Chapter Five: American Power and the Empire of Capitalist Democracy Part Two: Unipolarity and Multilateralism Chapter Six: The Myth of Post Cold-War Chaos Chapter Seven: Getting Hegemony Right Chapter Eight: American Grand Strategy in the Age of Terror Chapter Nine: America's Imperial Ambition Chapter Ten: The End of the Neo-Conservative Moment Chapter Eleven: Is American Multilateralism in Decline? Index

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Book SynopsisIn this new book, Jean-Franois Bayart offers a radically new account of globalization which challenges the way it is interpreted by neo-liberals and by the anti-globalization movement. He develops an illuminating account of how the social relations constitutive of globalization produce new forms of subjectivity, lifestyles and moral subjects.Trade Review“This brilliant book by one of France’s most eminent social theorists is the first major work on globalization and the state to bring history, culture and the analysis of power into a single and vivid method. Filled with delicious insights into subjectivity, the senses, crime, fashion and marketing, Bayart offers a trenchant and original argument about the dynamics of a world which combines emergence and emergency. This is historical sociology at its literate best, a must-read for scholars in any field who seek to understand globalization without any preconceptions.” -- Arjun Appardurai, The New School, New York City “Bayart’s special way of mixing vivid examples from all over the globe with daring theoretical interpretations breathes new life into the concepts of globalization, governmentality and subjectivation. Irony and perspicacity combine beautifully in this book. With great panache he shows that our everyday practices are part and parcel of an emerging global governmentality. We may feel that globalization is something that happens to us but in many respects we are deeply involved in its making. The message is clear: globalization is us.” -- Peter Geschiere, University of AmsterdamTable of ContentsPreface Yours globally. Chapter I Two centuries of globalisation: the changing scale of State and capitalism. The limits of globalisation. Globalisation: a concept and an event. The foundational 19th century. Globalisation: two or three things that we know about it. Chapter II The State, a product of globalisation. The dead man’s reprieve. The privatisation of States as a principle of hybridization and straddling. The transnational production of national memories. Frontiers, smuggling and State formation. A very national ‘international civil society’. Transnational crime in the service of the State. The transnational ferment: the latest proofs. Globalisation, the motor of State formation. Chapter III The social foundations of globalisation. The transnational historical fields. The global web of social relations. Globalisation as networking? Chapter IV Globalisation and political subjectivation: the imperial moment (1830-1960). A point of method. Colonisation as experience of subjectivation. Extraversion and coercion in imperial subjectivation. Chapter V Globalisation and political subjectivation: the neo-liberal period (1980-2004). Global social institutions and political subjectivation. The diffuse social practices of global subjects. The ‘human types’ of globalisation: main roles and American stars. The ‘human types’ of globalisation from below: the importance of the bit players. Globalisation: nation-state and individuation. Chapter VI The global techniques of the body. Merchandise and subjectivation. The globalisation and appropriation of merchandise. Merchandise and the reinvention of difference. Merchandise and political subjectivation. Globalisation in movement. The globalisation of gestures. The senses of globalisation. The world in movement. The global political techniques of the body. Conclusion When waiting is an urgent matter. Global Godot. Globalisation as a liminal condition. Plenum and void in global governmentality. Notes to Preface. Notes to chapter 1. Notes to chapter 2. Notes to chapter 3. Notes to chapter 4. Notes to chapter 5. Notes to chapter 6. Notes to conclusion.

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Book SynopsisCrime in an Insecure World investigates the alarming trend across Western societies of treating every imaginable source of harm as a crime. It locates this trend in the 21st century obsession with insecurity fostered by neo-liberal governments.Trade Review"This book makes a valuable contribution to our understanding of how nations exploit and negotiate risk. It also provides a powerful analysis of mass criminalisation across the globe and will therefore be a fascinating read for academics and for policymakers." —Simon Davies, Times Higher Education Supplement "As the title suggests, Richard Ericson’s Crime in an Insecure World captures the central developments facing late modern society, all of which contribute to the decline of criminal law. Ericson delivers a deep and compelling analysis of an unraveling civil society that produces not only a culture of control but also a culture of suspicion. Written in a straightforward style, the book helps us understand how structural realignments in a neo-liberal regime shape our perceptions of crime and disorder." —Michael Welch, London School of Economics and Political Science "Crime in an Insecure World demonstrates all the virtues of clarity and scholarship that we have come to expect in Ericson’s work. In this timely statement these are joined with a more urgent, morally engaged, even prophetic voice. Ericson urges us to see more clearly that our yearning for an impossible security may yet prove ruinous for our legal order, our civil society and indeed the very safety that we so crave. This powerful and cogent analysis deserves the widest possible audience." —Richard Sparks, University of EdinburghTable of ContentsList of Illustrations and Figures. Acknowledgments. 1 Crime in an Insecure World. 2 National Security. 3 Social Security. 4 Corporate Security. 5 Domestic Security. 6 Insecurity. References. Index.

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Book SynopsisNew media, development and globalization are the key terms through which the future is being imagined and performed in governance, development initiatives and public and political discourse. Yet these authoritative terms have arisen within particular cultural and ideological contexts.Trade Review''Communications media play an accelerating role in social change and global connections. But what people make of them is not determined by technology nor by the way technologies are used in rich countries of the global north. With rich ethnographic narratives, Don Slater offers a truly global look at how the meaning of technologies is shaped by people who use them in settings from Sri Lanka to Ghana to Trinidad. People working in development agencies and living in local communities become part of the same analysis, as Slater wisely and helpfully stresses the kind of symmetries identified by Paulo Freire's model of learning.'' Craig Calhoun, Director, London School of Economics and Political Science ''This is a book of really major importance that could have been written by no one else; its core thesis is both powerful and urgent. Slater draws on a remarkable series of empirical projects on “new media for development” which enable him to speak with real authority about what is wrong and what might remain useful about notions of “development” and the use of networking resources in “development” settings. It will have a major impact in the fields of media sociology and media studies, media-for-development and media anthropology.'' Nick Couldry, Goldsmiths, University of London ''In this book, Slater brilliantly brings together a range of ethnographic engagements with theoretical interests in reshaping our understandings of “media,” “development,” and “globalization.” His analysis speaks powerfully to questions of knowledge production and social justice in emerging contexts of both global inequality and global coalition.'' Tom Boellstorff, University of California, IrvineTable of ContentsAcknowledgements vi 1 Introduction: Frames and Dialogues 1 2 Communicative Ecology and Communicative Assemblages 27 3 Media Forms and Practices 68 4 Making Up the Future: New Media as the Material Culture of Development 99 5 Scaling Practices and Devices: Globalizing Globalization 130 6 Conclusion: Politics of Research: Forms of Knowledge, Participation and Generalization 155 Notes 189 References 191 Index 205

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Book SynopsisNew media, development and globalization are the key terms through which the future is being imagined and performed in governance, development initiatives and public and political discourse. Yet these authoritative terms have arisen within particular cultural and ideological contexts.Trade Review''Communications media play an accelerating role in social change and global connections. But what people make of them is not determined by technology nor by the way technologies are used in rich countries of the global north. With rich ethnographic narratives, Don Slater offers a truly global look at how the meaning of technologies is shaped by people who use them in settings from Sri Lanka to Ghana to Trinidad. People working in development agencies and living in local communities become part of the same analysis, as Slater wisely and helpfully stresses the kind of symmetries identified by Paulo Freire's model of learning.'' Craig Calhoun, Director, London School of Economics and Political Science ''This is a book of really major importance that could have been written by no one else; its core thesis is both powerful and urgent. Slater draws on a remarkable series of empirical projects on “new media for development” which enable him to speak with real authority about what is wrong and what might remain useful about notions of “development” and the use of networking resources in “development” settings. It will have a major impact in the fields of media sociology and media studies, media-for-development and media anthropology.'' Nick Couldry, Goldsmiths, University of London ''In this book, Slater brilliantly brings together a range of ethnographic engagements with theoretical interests in reshaping our understandings of “media,” “development,” and “globalization.” His analysis speaks powerfully to questions of knowledge production and social justice in emerging contexts of both global inequality and global coalition.'' Tom Boellstorff, University of California, IrvineTable of ContentsAcknowledgements vi 1 Introduction: Frames and Dialogues 1 2 Communicative Ecology and Communicative Assemblages 27 3 Media Forms and Practices 68 4 Making Up the Future: New Media as the Material Culture of Development 99 5 Scaling Practices and Devices: Globalizing Globalization 130 6 Conclusion: Politics of Research: Forms of Knowledge, Participation and Generalization 155 Notes 189 References 191 Index 205

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Book SynopsisWhat is global inequality? How can it be measured? What are the major trends and patterns? What are the implications of global inequality for the world economy and multilateral governance? What role does and should inequality play in national and international policy-making? In this comprehensive overview, the authors address these key questions.Trade Review"This book offers a rich and diverse menu of perspectives on global inequality. There is no better place to start if you want to understand why so many intelligent people disagree so vehemently on the facts, their interpretation, and what to do about them." Dani Rodrik, Harvard University "Resentment of global inequality is emerging as one of the principal threats to globalization – but just how much inequality is there, how should it be defined, why has it happened and what can be done? This timely series of essays by the leading protagonists is the best survey of the arguments and evidence so far – the crucial source book on the global inequality debate." Will Hutton, The Work FoundationTable of ContentsNotes on Contributors. Editors' Preface. Acknowledgements. Abbreviations. 1 Introduction. David Held and Ayse Kaya. 2 Globalization and Inequality. Branko Milanovic. 3 The Unequalled and Unequal Twentieth Century. Bob Sutcliffe. 4 Globalization, Poverty, and Inequality since 1980. David Dollar. 5 Should We Worry About Income Inequality?. Robert H. Wade. 6 Why Inequality Matters. Thomas W. Pogge. 7 Global Inequality and Global Macro Economics. James K. Galbraith. 8 Global Inequality, the ‘Great Divergence’ and Supra-National Regionalization. Grahame F. Thompson. 9 Spatial Disparities and Economic Development. Ravi Kanbur and Anthony J. Venables. 10 More Inequality and Fewer Opportunities?. Structural Determinants and Human Agency in the Dynamics of Income Distribution. Gosta Esping-Andersen. 11 Reframing Justice in a Globalizing World. Nancy Fraser. Index

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Book SynopsisImmigration is one of the most contested issues on the political agenda of liberal states across Europe and North America. While these states can be open and inclusive to newcomers, they are also often restrictive and exclusionary. The Politics of Immigration examines the sources of these apparently contradictory stances, locating answers in the nature of the liberal state itself.The book shows how four defining facets of the liberal state - representative democracy, constitutionalism, capitalism, and nationhood - generate conflicting imperatives for immigration policymaking, which in turn gives rise to paradoxical, even contradictory, policies. The first few chapters of the book outline this framework, setting out the various actors, institutions and ideas associated with each facet. Subsequent chapters consider its implications for different elements of the immigration policy field, including policies towards economic and humanitarian immigration, as well as citizenship aTrade Review"There's something for everyone in this deftly crafted book. Students will appreciate the clarity and breadth of coverage, while more advanced researchers will find a compelling and original contribution to our understanding of the factors shaping immigration policy." Christina Boswell, University of Edinburgh "Not only a brilliant work of scholarship, it is the best book on the politics of migration in decades and deserves to become the standard work." Randall Hansen, University of Toronto "More than just the best available synthesis on migration from a political science perspective, James Hampshire’s new book offers a persuasive and coherent argument about the 'contradictions of the liberal state' as it meets the fact of immigration. Highly recommended." Christian Joppke, University of Bern "Recommendable for a wide range of audiences. Hampshire's approach of focusing on shared features of liberal states across various regions is innovative and enlightening" LSE Review of BooksTable of ContentsList of Tables and Figures vi Acknowledgements vii 1 Immigration and the Liberal State 1 2 The Politics of Closure 16 3 The Politics of Openness 36 4 The Sisyphean Task of Migration Governance 55 5 Migration Governance beyond the State 81 6 The Janus Face of Liberal Citizenship 107 7 Integration in the Liberal State 131 8 Conclusion: Living with Contradictions 156 Notes 162 References and Bibliography 165 Index 179

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Book SynopsisWhy does ethnic conflict remain one of the major security challenges in today's world? Can we avoid another Rwanda in the future? How was it possible, after almost four decades, to achieve a lasting settlement for the conflict in Northern Ireland, while the conflict in Kashmir remains unresolved after more than sixty years? These and other questions are the focus of this book. Investigating the causes and consequences of ethnic conflict, the authors argue that the most effective responses are those that take into account factors at the local, state, regional and global level and which avoid seeking simplistic explanations and solutions to what is a truly complex phenomenon. What matters most for understanding ethnic conflicts are the choices that people makeleaders and followers alikeand not a set of mysterious unknowable forces. Once we know that ethnic conflicts are not difficult to understand, but that there is a lot to understand about them, we can also appreciate that tTrade Review"A welcome blend of readability, originality, and utilisation of informed writing on ethnic conflict in its comparative and international settings." New Zealand International Review "This volume reflects the cutting edge of scholarship on ethnic conflict by two leading scholars in the field. An invaluable addition to the literature." Richard Caplan, University of Oxford "This important work expertly reviews the causes of ethnic conflict in order to develop persuasive recommendations for successful conflict-management intervention. Going beyond traditional texts, the volume reflects the latest research on the external causes of internal conflicts. Cordell and Wolff integrate theory with practice, and keep the book very timely, through a series of in-depth case studies of recent ethnic conflicts. This is an impressive work of scholarship, ideal for introductory courses on ethnic conflict and conflict management." Alan Kuperman, University of Texas at Austin "This very readable and passionate analysis of ethnic conflict, its sources and management in the post-Cold War world, represents a significant and valuable contribution to the literature on the study of politics and ethnicity." Adrian Guelke, Queen's University of Belfast Table of ContentsAcknowledgements vi 1 Introduction 1 2 The Study of Ethnic Conflict 4 Part 1 The Causes and Consequences of Ethnic Conflict 23 3 Theories of Ethnic Conflict 25 4 Motive, Means and Opportunity: A Framework for Understanding the Cause of Ethnic Conflict 44 Part II Responses to Ethnic Conflict 5 The Prevention, Management and Settlement of Ethnic Conflicts 79 6 International Intervention 100 7 Conflict Settlement in Theory and Practice 138 8 'Alternatives' to Consensual Conflict Settlement 171 9 Conclusion 193 Notes 197 References 209 Index 225

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Book SynopsisThe Dictionary of International Security provides an easily understood introduction to the major concepts, issues, actors and institutions in the world of international security. Its 200 entries offer informed definitions of the subjects in question, as well as insights into the evolving debates over their meaning and importance.Trade Review"An impressive book which would be useful both to a student beginning their academic career or an expert looking for a concise definition of a complex and difficult-to-determine concept." Political Studies Review "Where this book is strong is on the concepts underlying international security concerns, particularly as viewed through the national security or military prism. This is Robinson's background and specialism and it is here that he excels." Reference Reviews "Here is a great reference volume that puts authoritative and clearly written definitions for a wide array of terms in the international security studies field readily into the hands of graduate and undergraduate students. This dictionary will be an invaluable tool for navigating the most important conceptual landmarks in the international security studies literature." Richard L. Russell, Georgetown University and National Defense University "Writings on international security tend to be dense, not merely with one set of specialist terms, but with many. As one reads about this topic, one encounters scholarly concepts, diplomatic euphemisms, journalistic catch-phrases and the acronym-laden language of contemporary armed forces. Robinson's comprehensive and highly informative dictionary explains these various terminologies in plain English, providing an invaluable guide to works on the subject of international security and alerting even the most experienced readers to the full meanings of terms in this field." Thomas M. Kane, University of HullTable of ContentsIntroduction: Dictionary of International SecurityDictionary of International Security: Entries A-Z

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Book SynopsisIslamism has emerged as one of the most significant political ideologies of the 21st century. From the Islamic Revolution in Iran to the grinding struggle of Hizballah in Lebanon and the devastating 9/11 attacks by al-Qa'ida, Islam has become both a critical discourse and a framework for active resistance, which levels a potent challenge against the ideals of modern secularism and the structures of Western hegemony. This book offers a rigorous and balanced analysis of how and why Islamism has risen to the fore as the dominant voice of Islamic discourse and what accounts for the often vastly different political agendas, tactical choices and strategic objectives of individual Islamist groups. It shows how a common Islamist language of resistance and defiance acquires distinctive meanings and implications in different local contexts, as well as how these local struggles connect to each other. Drawing on important insights from social psychology, critical studies, and post-colonial studies, the book pinpoints the underlying dynamic that drives Islamist struggles in the world today, and shows how diverse experiences of repression and humiliation - real or perceived - are translated into an equally diverse collection of struggles aimed at promoting an alternative social order of independence and dignity framed by Islam. Islamism will be essential reading for students and scholars of Islamic Studies, as well as general readers with an interest in the role and status of Islam in contemporary international politics.Trade Review"A valuable source for those interested in a critical exposition of Islamism."The Muslim World Book Review"Crucially, Islamism compels us to critically rethink our assumptions and models for the study of Islamism and 'acknowledge the intellectual harm caused by neo-Orientalist scholarship'."International Affairs"This unique and original book provides a masterful analysis of the nature and causes of Islamism, its points of contention, and the diverse scholarly positions on these questions. Combining academic rigor with a clear and engaging style, Islamism will be an excellent textbook and a valuable resource for scholars and policy makers."John L. Esposito, Georgetown University "Islamism presents political Islam as one of the most powerful social movements of our time. Those who are interested in a critical and non-conventional study of Islamism will benefit greatly from reading this book."Ali Mirsepassi, New York UniversityTable of ContentsAcknowledgments 1. Introduction: The Islamist challenge 2. Definitions and representations: the legacy of Orientalism 3. ‘The Fanonian Impulse': Islamism as identity and ideology 4. Roots and branches: From the Muslim Brotherhood to Hamas 5. Islamists without borders: al-Qa'ida and its affiliates 6. Hezbollah: Islamism as obligation to resistance and governance 7. Bitter harvest: Algerian Islamism 8. Western Europe: Islamism as mirror image 9. Conclusion: Islamism and a fragmented quest for dignity Bibliography

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Book SynopsisThe 2010 general election caught many by surprise as it swept away the old certainties of two-party politics. But, as Stephen Driver shows in this new book, multi-party politics had already established itself as a feature of contemporary British political life.Trade Review"Not only an excellent introductory textbook, it is also a timely reminder of why formal political parties still matter, despite all the enormous pressures being placed upon them."Political Studies Review"Competently, clearly and concisely written, with great and knowledgeable detail given to the historical events and occurrences that created the political parties we have today."LSE Blog "This book combines approachability with comparative concerns and insights: the author not only provides an introduction to UK party politics but sets the British system in context. As a result, it's an ideal entry-level text for students."Tim Bale, University of Sussex "This is an excellent text which charts a safe path for students through the minefield that is contemporary British party politics in a wonderfully efficient yet engaging way."Colin Hay, University of Sheffield "An excellent introductory undergraduate text. It covers history, ideology, strategic debate, organisation, the functions of parties and the challenges to them, plus debates about reform - and there are good overviews of each of the main protagonists in the UK party system. Extremely readable, informative, engaging and up-to-date."Paul Webb, University of SussexTable of ContentsIntroduction. 1 The British party system. 2 Political parties. 3 The Conservative Party post Thatcherism. 4 'New Labour' and the Labour Party. 5 Liberal Democrats: from protest to power. 6 Putting the boots away? The Far Right. 7 Reds and Greens. 8 Party politics after devolution. 9 Politics and its discontents.

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Book SynopsisIn May 1997, the then UK Foreign Secretary, Robin Cook, famously said that foreign policy should have 'an ethical dimension', and that the Labour Government would 'put human rights at the heart of foreign policy'.Trade Review"That the book unites leading academic specialists and policy experts from non-governmental organisations is a major attraction. Let us hope the activities of this broad coalition are sustained; foreign policy is too important to be left to politicians and civil servants." Tim Dunne, Times Higher Education Supplement “A valuable addition to the debate about the future of UK foreign policy.” International Affairs "Offers fresh thinking on the UK’s relationship with key countries and regions, from the US to Europe, from the Middle East to China." Development Resources Review (OXFAM) "Thought-provoking ... a well-written and accessible broad overview of foreign policy under Blair's premiership ... students of international relations and of politics, both at undergraduate and postgraduate level, would find this worth a read." Political Studies Review "This century will be shaped by the choice between a world that looks outwards, embraces multilateralism and seeks to shape globalization in the interests of social justice, or a world in which isolation, protectionism and narrow nationalism hold sway. This book is an important contribution to the question of how we build a safer, fairer world." Rt Hon. Hilary Benn, UK Secretary of State for the Environment "This is an important, enlightened but measured assessment of the failings of British foreign policy that led to the debacle of Iraq. It also helps to chart a more progressive course for the future." John Kampfner, Editor of the New Statesman Table of ContentsAcknowledgements Preface Introduction David Held and David Mepham Chapter 1 – Rethinking security and power Michael Clarke Chapter 2 - Deepening democracy Mary Kaldor Chapter 3 - Human rights, justice and security David Mepham Chapter 4 – Development and equity Kevin Watkins Chapter 5 - Sustainability and foreign policy Nick Mabey Chapter 6 - Recasting the special relationship Andrew Gamble and Ian Kearns Chapter 7 - Europe’s global role Charles Grant Chapter 8 – The Middle East: a new agenda for UK policy David Mepham Chapter 9 – Looking East: the rise of China Steve Tsang Chapter 10 – Multilateralism and Global Governance: accountability and effectiveness David Held Chapter 11 – Global economic governance: a programme for reform Ngaire Woods Chapter 12 – Redesigning UK foreign policy Leni Wild and Paul D. Williams

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Book SynopsisIn May 1997, the then UK Foreign Secretary, Robin Cook, famously said that foreign policy should have 'an ethical dimension', and that the Labour Government would 'put human rights at the heart of foreign policy'.Trade Review"Thought-provoking ... a well-written and accessible broad overview of foreign policy under Blair's premiership ... students of international relations and of politics, both at undergraduate and postgraduate level, would find this worth a read." Political Studies Review"That the book unites leading academic specialists and policy experts from non-governmental organisations is a major attraction. Let us hope the activities of this broad coalition are sustained; foreign policy is too important to be left to politicians and civil servants." Tim Dunne, Times Higher Education Supplement “A valuable addition to the debate about the future of UK foreign policy.” International Affairs "Offers fresh thinking on the UK’s relationship with key countries and regions, from the US to Europe, from the Middle East to China." Development Resources Review (OXFAM) Thought-provoking ... a well-written and accessible broad overview of foreign policy under Blair's premiership ... students of international relations and of politics, both at undergraduate and postgraduate level, would find this worth a read. Political Studies Review "This century will be shaped by the choice between a world that looks outwards, embraces multilateralism and seeks to shape globalization in the interests of social justice, or a world in which isolation, protectionism and narrow nationalism hold sway. This book is an important contribution to the question of how we build a safer, fairer world." Rt Hon. Hilary Benn, UK Secretary of State for the Environment "This is an important, enlightened but measured assessment of the failings of British foreign policy that led to the debacle of Iraq. It also helps to chart a more progressive course for the future." John Kampfner, Editor of the New StatesmanTable of ContentsAcknowledgements Preface Introduction David Held and David Mepham Chapter 1 – Rethinking security and power Michael Clarke Chapter 2 - Deepening democracy Mary Kaldor Chapter 3 - Human rights, justice and security David Mepham Chapter 4 – Development and equity Kevin Watkins Chapter 5 - Sustainability and foreign policy Nick Mabey Chapter 6 - Recasting the special relationship Andrew Gamble and Ian Kearns Chapter 7 - Europe’s global role Charles Grant Chapter 8 – The Middle East: a new agenda for UK policy David Mepham Chapter 9 – Looking East: the rise of China Steve Tsang Chapter 10 – Multilateralism and Global Governance: accountability and effectiveness David Held Chapter 11 – Global economic governance: a programme for reform Ngaire Woods Chapter 12 – Redesigning UK foreign policy Leni Wild and Paul D. Williams

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Book Synopsis'Globalization' is one of the key concepts of our time. It is used by both the right and the left as the cornerstone of their analysis of the international economy and polity.Trade ReviewAcclaim for previous edition: "Paul Hirst and Grahame Thompson offer one of the best and most iconoclastic attempts yet at mapping the new global economy." Will Hutton, The Observer "A timely and critical study of the current discussion about the nature and prospects of a global economy." Business HorizonsTable of ContentsPreface Acknowledgements Chapter One Introduction: The Contours of Globalization Chapter Two Globalization and the History of the International Economy Chapter Three Multinational companies and the internationalization of business activity Chapter Four Globalization and International Competitiveness Chapter Five Emerging Markets and the Advanced Economies Chapter Six Supra-national Regionalization or Globalization Chapter Seven General Governance Issues Chapter Eight Globalization, Governance and the Nation State Notes for 3rd edition References

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Book SynopsisPreventing violent conflicts and establishing comprehensive lasting peace in some of the world s most turbulent regions has become the new global imperative. But to be effective, peacebuilding must be a multilateral, not a unilateral process.Trade Review"Both practitioners and scholars of conflict resolution can benefit from this insightful book. Highly recommended."Choice"One can think of only a few works timelier than Sandole's Peacebuilding. This book is a must read for students of the IR and conflict resolution as well as practitioners in the field."Central European Journal of International and Security Studies"A very informative little book which will serve its purpose as a short textbook very well."Medicine, Conflict and Survival"Sandole rightly shows why and how the international community must implement long-term, holistic peacebuilding plans to successfully build robust and sustainable peace in areas threatened or torn apart by war and conflict. An outstanding and innovative book."Henryk J. Sokalski, Former Special Representative of the Secretary-General of the United Nations"The path to peace is long, convoluted and challenging, but this essential volume helps light the way."Charles F. Dambach, President and CEO, Alliance for Peacebuilding"Highly readable and insightful, Sandole's critique of the 'war on terror' alone is worth the price of the book."Dean G. Pruitt, Professor Emeritus at the University at Buffalo: The State University of New York"An indispensable resource for both practitioners and scholars seeking to understand how wars end and how to create and maintain the conditions for peace and stability."Clare Lockhart, Director, Institute for State Effectiveness (ISE), Washington, DCTable of ContentsAcknowledgements vi Prologue 1 1 Peacebuilding and the Global Problematique 7 2 Complex Problem Solving in Violent Conflicts 33 3 Improving the Record 76 4 Peacebuilding and the "Global War on Terror" 105 5 The US and the Future of Peacebuilding 138 Epilogue 182 Notes 187 References 204 Index 233

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Book Synopsis* A new volume in Polity s successful War and Conflict in the Modern World series. * Offers a comprehensive analysis of the causes and consequences of sexual violence across a range of conflict zones.Trade Review"An impressive and important book, gripping but very readably written in a clear style. It should be read by all interested in international politics and human rights." Medicine, Conflict and Survival "Because of its clear and accessible style, gripping content, and intersectional focus, this book should be required reading for scholars and policy-makers as well as students in a number of different areas. While it seems targeted at peace and conflict courses, it would also be excellent in gender studies (clearly introducing gender in the context of armed conflict), human rights (highlighting women's human rights), and international relations generally, (addressing the 'new wars')."Journal of Women, Politics and Policy "An excellent introduction to the broad issues around gender-based violence and armed conflict which will appeal to readers in political science, sociology, development, criminology, peace-building/war studies."Sociological Review "Using richly detailed case studies, Janie Leatherman's Sexual Violence and Armed Conflict presents an important examination of sexual violence in conflict and suggests new ways of conceptualizing and understanding the complex causes and implications of such violence." Journal of the American Medical Association "An important read for researchers and students alike interested in understanding the causes and consequences of wartime sexual violence."Acta Politica"The argument is clear and concise, moving from simple binaries towards a more complex analysis of the causes of sexual violence in armed conflict. Despite the difficult content that is addressed, the book is accessible and would be useful for anyone interested or working in conflict areas."Sexual Violence and Armed Conflict "An essential work dealing with sexual violence in armed conflict, as its argumentation is very strong and does not leave much space for doubting the danger of the phenomenon and the necessity of action." Central European Journal of International and Security Studies "An impressive piece of work. This book deserves its position as the megaphone helping those working in the field to give it its voice."Kelvingrove Review "An important provocation for academics and practitioners working on issues associated with organised political violence." Global Change, Peace and Security "A nuanced, readable and compelling account."Resilience"Leatherman not only reframes our concept of war, but of politics in general. She offers innovative insights in her explorations of legal accountability and social responsibility, of prevention and healing for sexual violence. A must-read book: courageous, groundbreaking, riveting, essential."Carolyn Nordstrom, University of Notre Dame "This is international relations at its best. Conceptually sophisticated, Janie Leatherman's book elucidates the factors that lie behind sexual violence in armed conflict: inequalities, structural injustices, and hyper-masculinity. I recommend it highly."Valentine Moghadam, Purdue University "This book makes a valuable contribution to understanding the complexity of sexual violence in modern war and to countering the silence and denial associated with it."Patrick W. Kelley, Director, Boards on Global Health and African Science Academy Development, Institute of MedicineTable of ContentsPreface and Acknowledgements List of Abbreviations 1. Ending the Silence2. Dimensions of Sexual Violence in Conflict3. Sexual Violence and the Onset of Armed Conflict 4. Seeking Safe Space 5. Sexual Violence and the Global Political Economy of War6. From Protection and Accountability to an Ethic of Caring Notes Selected ReadingsIndex

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Book SynopsisWars throughout history have been fought in the name of ideology, religion and the pursuit of peace. Our thinking about war - when it is justified, how it should be fought and how it is perceived - has changed dramatically over time.Table of ContentsPreface vii 1 The Risk Society at War 1 2 Complexity and War 28 3 War in an Age of Risk 62 4 Consequence Management 103 5 The Geopolitics of Risk Management 131 6 The Risk Age and its Discontents 173 Bibliography 185 Index 199

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Book SynopsisOne of the defining features of the post-9/11 world is the extentto which terrorism has become a key organising principle fordomestic and international politics.Trade Review"A useful and interesting aggregation of introductory accounts and explanatory material relevant to the study of terrorism." International Affairs "An excellent, readable and very useful reference on terrorism. This should also be a standard reference on the subject." Andrew Tan, University of New South Wales "Written by one of the world's leading experts on terrorism and political violence (a former intelligence analyst and a world class scholar), and covering topics from the Zealots to Zarqawi, Zawahiri and beyond, David Wright-Neville's, Dictionary of Terrorism is a detailed, erudite and sophisticated guide to help readers navigate terrorists' subterranean worlds (and worldviews)."Pete Lentini, Director and Co-Founder, Global Terrorism Research Centre, Monash UniversityTable of ContentsDefining Terrorism in Late Modernity. Using this Book. A-Z of Terrorism. Additional Readings. Index.

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Book SynopsisGlobalization: Key Thinkers offers a critical commentary on the leading thinkers in the contemporary globalization debate, as well as new arguments about the future direction of globalization thinking. The book guides the reader through the key arguments of leading thinkers, explaining their place in the wider globalization debate and evaluating their critical reception. Eleven thematic chapters focus on one or two key thinkers covering every aspect of the globalization debate including the theoretical arguments of Anthony Giddens and Manuel Castells, to the positive arguments of Thomas Friedman and Martin Wolf and the reforming ideas of Joseph Stiglitz. Other chapters variously address the ideas of Immanuel Wallerstein, Arjun Appadurai, Paul Hirst, Naomi Klein, Grahame Thompson, David Held, Anthony McGrew, Michael Hardt, Antonio Negri, Saskia Sassen and Peter Dicken. Each chapter also provides some carefully selected recommendations for further reading for the thinkers discusseTrade Review"Undergraduate students or anyone else looking for a clear, well-informed introduction to globalisation and its literature should find the book readable and rewarding; readers more familiar with its subject should find it stimulating." Political Studies Review "An excellent guide to the works of leading globalization thinkers. More than a regular 'reader' on globalization; Jones offers his own analysis, distils the various criticisms and evaluates the thinker's contributions against the historical context of his or her key works." Geografiska Annaler B "This imaginative book offers an excellent grand tour of the monumental works by 18 leading thinkers of contemporary globalization. Written in a highly systematic and yet critical manner, Jones' book clearly stands out as the key introductory reference in the messy jungle of globalization studies." Henry Yeung, National University of Singapore "Andrew Jones has produced an absorbing and detailed analysis of some of the key writers on globalisation that provides a timely and critical assessment of the current state of knowledge in this somewhat crowded field." Diane Perrons, London School of Economics "This book offers a rather unique and original means of understanding the different perspectives on globalization. It cuts through jargon and presents in a clear fashion the arguments of the key thinkers." Stephen D. Morris, Tennessee State UniversityTable of ContentsIntroduction: Thinking About Globalization Systemic Thinking: Immanuel Wallerstein Conceptual Thinking: Anthony Giddens Sociological Thinking: Manuel Castells Transformational Thinking: David Held and Anthony McGrew Sceptical Thinking: Paul Hirst and Grahame Thompson Spatial Thinking: Peter Dicken and Saskia Sassen Positive Thinking: Thomas Friedman and Martin Wolf Reformist Thinking: Joseph Stiglitz Radical Thinking: Naomi Klein, George Monbiot and Subcommandante Marcos Revolutionary Thinking: Michael Hardt and Antonio Negri Cultural Thinking: Arjun Appadurai Conclusion: Rethinking Globalization (again)

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Book SynopsisAt the 2005 UN World Summit, world leaders endorsed the international principle of Responsibility to Protect (R2P), acknowledging that they had a responsibility to protect their citizens from genocide and mass atrocities and pledging to act in cases where governments manifestly failed in their responsibility.Trade Review"A superb scholarly analysis of the concept. This is the resource for a detailed account of how R2P came to be, and an evaluation of its strengths and weaknesses. Bellamy begins by detailing the history of R2P, from its intellectual origins to its adoption by the UN in 2005. He does so in tremendous detail, drawing on a wealth of sources in providing the life-story of the concept likely to provide insight to even its keenest followers." Journal of Intervention and Statebuilding "Its clear and accessible style, as well as its meticulous discussion of the R2P's historical and political context, is well integrated into an analysis of the practical side of genocide prevention and peacekeeping." Times Higher Education "A fast-paced and illuminating account of international policy formation. In the literature of humanitarian history, Bellamy's account of the development of R2P is thus a worthy stable mate to Geoffrey Best's classic account of the development of international humanitarian law after 1945." International Affairs "Responsibility to Protect is an important and accessible treatment of one of the key recent political shifts in the contemporary internaional system, and as such should find a place on the bookshelf of anyone interested in the manner in which international relations is prosecuted in the new millenium."Political Studies Review "A clear, in-depth and analytical overview of the theoretical and practical dimensions of the R2P concept and norm in international relations. This book comes highly recommended."Central European Journal of International and Security Studies "Lucid, thoughtful, and eminently sensible, Alex Bellamy's Responsibility to Protect: The Global Effort to End Mass Atrocities should be must reading for scholars, commentators, and practitioners alike. He chronicles both the evolution of the principle and the struggles to put it into practice with a rare combination of rigorous scholarship, sophisticated analysis, and engaging prose." Edward Luck, Columbia University "Alex Bellamy's is a thoughtful and critical tale of efforts to remove the license to kill from the sovereign attributes of states. A Responsibility to Protect also explains brilliantly the politics of why necessary normative advances have, to date, not ended mass atrocity crimes." Thomas G. Weiss, City University of New YorkTable of ContentsAcknowledgements viii Abbreviations xii Introduction 1 Chapter 1 Sovereignty and Human Rights 8 Chapter 2 The International Commission on Intervention and State Sovereignty 35 Chapter 3 The 2005 World Summit 66 Chapter 4 Prevention 98 Chapter 5 Reaction 132 Chapter 6 Rebuilding 167 Conclusion 195 Notes 200 Bibliography 223 Index 236

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Book Synopsisn Many people across the world know Antonio Negri as an internationally renowned political thinker whose book, Empire, co-authored with Michael Hardt, is an international bestseller. Much less well known is the fact that, up until 1979, Negri was a university professor teaching in Paris and Padova.Trade Review"At once a narration of philosophy, politics and personal memoir. The experience of the oppressed political prisoner divests the courts of their own web of rationality, exposing the system which upholds the semblance of justice." Irish Left Review "No one who seeks to comment on global capitalism or the movements opposing it can afford to ignore Negri. He remains one of Europe's few truly public intellectuals." Katharine Ainger, The New Statesman (The New Statesman list of 12 great thinkers of our time) "A guru of the post-modern left." Slavoj Zizek "One of the most important thinkers of our time." Fredric JamesonTable of ContentsIntroduction by the author Chapter 1. The Trial (24 February to 24 May 1983) 1-37 Chapter 2: Self Defence in Court (25 May to 8 July 1983) 38-57 Chapter 3: In Parliament (9 July to 18 September 1983) 58-98 Chapter 4: Freedom (19 September to 30 November 1983) 99-135

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Book Synopsisn Many people across the world know Antonio Negri as an internationally renowned political thinker whose book, Empire, co-authored with Michael Hardt, is an international bestseller. Much less well known is the fact that, up until 1979, Negri was a university professor teaching in Paris and Padova.Trade Review"At once a narration of philosophy, politics and personal memoir. The experience of the oppressed political prisoner divests the courts of their own web of rationality, exposing the system which upholds the semblance of justice." Irish Left Review "No one who seeks to comment on global capitalism or the movements opposing it can afford to ignore Negri. He remains one of Europe's few truly public intellectuals." Katharine Ainger, The New Statesman (The New Statesman list of 12 great thinkers of our time) "A guru of the post-modern left." Slavoj Zizek "One of the most important thinkers of our time." Fredric JamesonTable of ContentsIntroduction by the author Chapter 1. The Trial (24 February to 24 May 1983) 1-37 Chapter 2: Self Defence in Court (25 May to 8 July 1983) 38-57 Chapter 3: In Parliament (9 July to 18 September 1983) 58-98 Chapter 4: Freedom (19 September to 30 November 1983) 99-135

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Book SynopsisThe State in Africa is one of the important and compelling texts of comparative politics and historical sociology of the last twenty years. Bayart rejects the assumption of African 'otherness' based on stereotyped images of famine, corruption and civil war.Trade Review"For anyone who wishes to understand the politics of Africa, there is no better book from which to start." Professor John Dunn, King’s College, Cambridge "A masterpiece in Africanist literature." Corruption and Reform "Every now and then, something comes along which changes the way in which we think about our subject. Such a book is Jean-Francois Bayart's The State in Africa." African Affairs "This book should be read by all those (whether scholars or not) who are seriously concerned with understanding post-colonial African politics. Here, at last, is a book which goes beyond facile generalizations and intellectual or cultural prejudice, which respects rather than demeans Africa. The State in Africa is without doubt one of the most challenging books on contemporary Africa to have appeared in the last few years." International AffairsTable of ContentsForeword by John Dunn Notice Preface to the second English edition (2009) Preface to the first English edition (1993) Preface to the original French edition (1989) Introduction Part One: The Genesis of the State Part Two: Scenarios in the Pursuit of Hegemony Part Three: Political Action Conclusion: Of Terroirs and Men Notes Index

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Book SynopsisThe 21st century has brought new and challenging dimensions to our understanding of security and migration. How do these two important fields intersect? And what does this collision of policy concerns and public interests mean for states and individuals alike? This book seeks to answer these questions.Trade Review"This book boasts a treasure trove of empirical examples and a primer of sorts on refugee and immigration laws, conventions, and regulations. It also offers much food for thought about the intersection of migration with individual and collective security in the 21st century." Choice "This extremely interesting monograph provides a comprehensive overview of the migration-security nexus, investigating key issues raised by this relationship and trying to overcome the uncertain and heterogeneous nature of available information in the field."International Journal of Refugee Law "In this important work, Elspeth Guild provides us with a systematic analysis of the relationship between security and migration. Guild brings together critical security studies with a new approach to migration - 'critical migration studies', providing important insights into the changing relationships between citizens and states." Stephen Castles, University of Oxford "Theoretically informed and empirically incisive, Elspeth Guild's account of the sites at which the dynamics of migration meet proliferating claims about security is at once precise and provocative. Its assessment of recent European developments is especially compelling." R. B. J. Walker, University of VictoriaTable of ContentsAcknowledgements vi 1 Understanding security and migration in the twenty-first century 1 2 Migration, citizenship and the state 29 3 Migration, expulsion and the state 47 4 Armed conflict, flight and refugees 68 5 Migration, torture and the complicit state 87 6 Migration and data: documenting the non-national 108 7 Economy and migration 132 8 Foreigners, trafficking and globalization 155 9 Sovereignty, security and borders 176 Notes 192 Bibliography 199 Index 211

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Book SynopsisThe United States today cries out for a robust, self-respecting, intellectually sophisticated left, yet the very idea of a left appears to have been discredited. In this brilliant new book, Eli Zaretsky rethinks the idea by examining three key moments in American history: the Civil War, the New Deal and the range of New Left movements in the 1960s and after including the civil rights movement, the women''s movement and gay liberation.In each period, he argues, the active involvement of the left - especially its critical interaction with mainstream liberalism - proved indispensable. American liberalism, as represented by the Democratic Party, is necessarily spineless and ineffective without a left. Correspondingly, without a strong liberal center, the left becomes sectarian, authoritarian, and worse. Written in an accessible way for the general reader and the undergraduate student, this book provides a fresh perspective on American politics and political history. It has often been sTrade ReviewWinner of the Choice award for Outstanding Academic Title "For those disenchanted citizens who have watched, open-mouthed, as America’s national politics have boon increasingly over-run with unabashed hypocrisy, this book will be a small current of fresh air showing the 'influence an intransigent minority can exert on a relatively passive majority'. Hopefully, this book will also be read as an impetus to serious political engagement and a return to participatory democracy in a post-Citizens United America." LSE Politics Blog "Eli Zaretsky's 1976 book Capitalism, the Family, and Personal Life had a major impact on my generation of feminist thinkers. Now, with Why America Needs a Left, he reaches out to a new generation of activists, offering a brilliant analysis of the role of radicals in keeping America true to its noblest vision of itself. Historically sweeping and open to all sources of insight from pop culture to political theory, this book is a great pleasure to read. It's also a brave and timely call to a fresh era of struggle for social and economic justice." Barbara Ehrenreich "An exciting and necessary book for anyone interested in the history and future of US politics. Eli Zaretsky has written a sophisticated essay on the significance of the US left, one which is, at the same time, alert to historical contingency and rich with empirical insights." Michael Kazin, Georgetown University "Eli Zaretsky explores the historical relationship between the left and liberalism in the United States. While some historians dismiss the very notion of an American left, Zaretsky argues that it has made a profound impact on American political life." Boston ReviewTable of ContentsAcknowledgments vii Introduction: America’s Three Great Crises and Three Lefts 1 1 Abolitionism and Racial Equality 16 2 The Popular Front and Social Equality 57 3 The New Left and Participatory Democracy 100 Conclusion: The American Left Today 159 Notes 171 Index 194

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Book SynopsisThe United States today cries out for a robust, self-respecting, intellectually sophisticated left, yet the very idea of a left appears to have been discredited. In this brilliant new book, Eli Zaretsky rethinks the idea by examining three key moments in American history: the Civil War, the New Deal and the range of New Left movements in the 1960s and after including the civil rights movement, the women''s movement and gay liberation.In each period, he argues, the active involvement of the left - especially its critical interaction with mainstream liberalism - proved indispensable. American liberalism, as represented by the Democratic Party, is necessarily spineless and ineffective without a left. Correspondingly, without a strong liberal center, the left becomes sectarian, authoritarian, and worse. Written in an accessible way for the general reader and the undergraduate student, this book provides a fresh perspective on American politics and political history. It has often been sTrade ReviewWinner of the Choice award for Outstanding Academic Title "For those disenchanted citizens who have watched, open-mouthed, as America’s national politics have boon increasingly over-run with unabashed hypocrisy, this book will be a small current of fresh air showing the 'influence an intransigent minority can exert on a relatively passive majority'. Hopefully, this book will also be read as an impetus to serious political engagement and a return to participatory democracy in a post-Citizens United America." LSE Politics Blog "Eli Zaretsky's 1976 book Capitalism, the Family, and Personal Life had a major impact on my generation of feminist thinkers. Now, with Why America Needs a Left, he reaches out to a new generation of activists, offering a brilliant analysis of the role of radicals in keeping America true to its noblest vision of itself. Historically sweeping and open to all sources of insight from pop culture to political theory, this book is a great pleasure to read. It's also a brave and timely call to a fresh era of struggle for social and economic justice." Barbara Ehrenreich "An exciting and necessary book for anyone interested in the history and future of US politics. Eli Zaretsky has written a sophisticated essay on the significance of the US left, one which is, at the same time, alert to historical contingency and rich with empirical insights." Michael Kazin, Georgetown University "Eli Zaretsky explores the historical relationship between the left and liberalism in the United States. While some historians dismiss the very notion of an American left, Zaretsky argues that it has made a profound impact on American political life." Boston ReviewTable of ContentsAcknowledgments vii Introduction: America’s Three Great Crises and Three Lefts 1 1 Abolitionism and Racial Equality 16 2 The Popular Front and Social Equality 57 3 The New Left and Participatory Democracy 100 Conclusion: The American Left Today 159 Notes 171 Index 194

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Book SynopsisWar is a paradox. On the one hand, it destroys bodies and destroys communities. On the other hand, it is responsible for some of the strongest human bonds and has been the genesis of many of our most fundamental institutions.Trade Review"In this short, yet erudite and comprehensive book, Centeno and Enriquez show how warfare has shaped almost every aspect of social life. Written in clear and crisp prose, full of perceptive insights and backed up by robust evidence, this study makes a powerful case that sociological analysis is indispensable for the study of war."Siniša Maleševiæ, University College Dublin"In short, 'War and Society' is a very well written book that students with a higher level of ability could be steered towards in order to broaden their overall sociological understanding." BSA Sociology Teacher "Engagingly written with exceptional scholarship, this book also excels in coverage, accessibility, and significance. It may well be the best introduction to the sociology of war available." Choice "An interesting book based on a great deal of work but written in an enjoyable and student-friendly style, which offers a first diagnosis [...] leaving the door open to the development of new lines of investigation. But, above all, a book which avoids generalizations which sugar coat or manipulate the phenomenon of war." International and Multidisciplinary Journal of Social Sciences“The book brings the social nature of war to the foreground, discussing the negative and positive aftermath and effects of war on culture and society. […] This essential reading is recommended for social scientists interested in war as a primary object of study.”Maximiliano E Korstanje, University of Palermo, Argentina. Table of ContentsAcknowledgementsIntroductionChapter 1: The Nature of WarViolence and AggressionWar as Organized ViolenceA Paradox of War: Organization and AnarchyWar as a Human ConstructThe Causes of WarExplaining WarChapter 2: War of the WarriorThe Horror of BattleBrutalityMaking WarriorsMilitary ValuesDuty and DisciplineChapter 3: War of ArmiesOrigins of BattleThe Phalanx, the Fleet, and the LegionThe Return of the HorseMilitary Revolution: GunpowderThe Birth of Total War: Napoleon’s Revolution and the American Civil WarA Century of WarExplaining the Progress of WarChapter 4: War of SocietiesConquestGenocideStrategic BombingNuclear ArmageddonChapter 5: How Wars BuildWars and Big OutcomesMilitaries and the IndividualChapter 6: War and Society in the Twenty-First centuryThe End of EmpiresThe Limits of Firepower: Vietnam, Afghanistan, and IraqWho Will Serve? The Changing Demographics of the MilitaryConclusionReferences

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Book SynopsisNow available in English for the first time, Dictatorship is Carl Schmitt's most scholarly book and arguably a paradigm for his entire work. Written shortly after the Russian Revolution and the First World War, Schmitt analyses the problem of the state of emergency and the power of the Reichspräsident in declaring it. Dictatorship, Schmitt argues, is a necessary legal institution in constitutional law and has been wrongly portrayed as just the arbitrary rule of a so-called dictator. Dictatorship is an essential book for understanding the work of Carl Schmitt and a major contribution to the modern theory of a democratic, constitutional state. And despite being written in the early part of the twentieth century, it speaks with remarkable prescience to our contemporary political concerns.Trade Review"At last Carl Schmitt's Dictatorship is available in English. His study and analysis of this concept is key to understanding the varieties of dictatorship."George Schwab, National Committee on American Foreign Policy"Dictatorship is the first book ever entirely devoted to the topic of emergency powers. Written as Germany's fledgeling Weimar Republic resorted to emergency measures to confront insurrections from both the Left and the Right, Dictatorship explores the historical origins and philosophical justifications of extraordinary executive action. A fascinating historical document and a prescient, insightful resource for contemporary debates in political theory and constitutional law."John P. McCormick, University of ChicagoTable of ContentsTranslator’s IntroductionForeword to the fourth edition (1978)Foreword to the third edition (1964)Foreword to the second edition (1928)Preliminary remarks to the first edition (1921)I Commissary Dictatorship and the theory of the stateII The praxis of royal commissars up to the 18th centuryIII The transition to sovereign dictatorship in the theory of the state of the 18th centuryIV The concept of sovereign dictatorshipV The praxis of the people’s commissars during the French RevolutionVI Dictatorship in the contemporary constitution (the state of besiegement)Appendix: The Dictatorship of the Reichspräsident according to Article 48 of the Weimar Constitution pp. 211-57I Common interpretation of Article 48, Paragraph 2 todayII The regulation of Article 48, Paragraph 2 as a provisoriumIII General limitation of competence based on Article 48, Paragraph 2IV The law of implementation [Ausfüngsgesetz] regarding Article 48 RVINDEX OF NAMESINDEX OF SUBJECTSGLOSSARY

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Book Synopsis* This is a comprehensive and contemporary introduction to the key figures and ideas which have defined the influential American philosophical tradition of Pragmatism. * Ranges from classical pragmatists such as Dewey, Peirce and James, through to the more recent contributions of Rorty, Bernstein and Brandom.Trade Review"For once, the endorsements on the cover of a book are not exaggerated. As an excellent introduction to an important strand in philosophy, this book deserves to be available in every library that caters to students of phiosophy and perhaps even those that cater to interested laypeople."Ethical Perspectives "Most certainly a helpful introductory text for newcomers that ought to be required reading for the rest of us in the midst of our own heated debates."Notre Dame Philosophical Reviews "A concise, reliable and lucid overview."Political Studies Review "This book offers an engaging and engrossing introduction to and overview of a rich philosophical tradition. Particularly valuable is its survey of a variety of recent and contemporary developments by thinkers who build on and carry forward that tradition."Robert B. Brandom, University of Pittsburgh "Brings together classical and contemporary pragmatists in a very clear, succinct, and rigorous way."Cheryl Misak, University of Toronto "Bacon has made an impressive contribution with this book. It is a lucid and fair-minded map of thepragmatist tradition, and an excellent introduction to the topic."Matthew Festenstein, University of YorkTable of ContentsPreface Introduction 1. The Birth of Pragmatism: Charles Sanders Peirce and William James 2. John Dewey on Philosophy and Democracy 3. Pragmatism and Analytic Philosophy: Quine, Sellars, and Davidson 4. Neo pragmatism: Richard Rorty and Hilary Putnam 5. Between Europe and America: Jurgen Habermas and Richard J. Bernstein 6. The Return of Peirce: Susan Haack and Cheryl Misak 7. Rationalist pragmatism and pragmatic naturalism: Robert B. Brandom and Huw Price Works Cited

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Book Synopsis* A major new book examining the interconnections between freedom and security, and the way these are affected by ever-increasing inequalities.Trade Review"Conventional lawyers in particular may see Gearty's book as controversial, but this is precisely what makes it essential and compelling reading." Times Higher Education "Encompasses hugely important, wide-angled themes and does so with tremendous erudition, lucidity, assuredness and power." Global Policy "Not just a profound analysis of the implications of security practices for democracy and the rule of law, but a brilliantly articulated indictment of such practices by an author who has experienced at first hand and as a lawyer, in the context of Northern Ireland, what it means for the democratic state to target populations in the name of security." LSE Review of Books "It is breathtaking for a 146-page book to have as wide a sweep as it does. The book is served exceedingly well by the unwavering focus of Conor Gearty." Hindu Times "In prose that flows like a good conversation, Conor Gearty contends that modern states, by collapsing freedom into security, are undermining the premises of democracy and the rule of law. Are liberty and security necessarily antithetical? Can they - should they - dovetail? If security protects some rather than all, does the same become true of liberty? Gearty advances profound answers to some important questions." Stephen Sedley former Lord Justice of Appeal "A compelling and subtle study, offering profound reflection on the necessary intersections between the rule of law, proper respect for human rights, and the sustenance of true democracy. A brilliant and important book." Richard English, University of St Andrews "The book is a fascinating reconceptualization of the concepts of security and liberty within a democratic framework and shows how they can both be ensured to all. It cuts through much confusion in this muddled and ideologically loaded debate and offers a new perspective." Bhikhu Parekh, University of Westminster and House of Lords "Recommended" Choice "Liberty and security is a compelling read, which makes an impassioned argument for a more expansionist vision of liberty than most modern states entertain." Ruth Blakeley, University of Kent "...you will certainly be intrigued and entertained, if not even inspired by this clear and spare but perfectly-formed read. In Gearty’s work, law and politics and research and rhetoric come together to provide a book of thought and history and our times and beyond. I have no doubt that will be read by all human rights’ folk, whether in robing or common rooms for many years to come." Shami Chkrabarti, Director of LibertyTable of ContentsAcknowledgements vi 1 Introduction 1 2 Struggling Towards the Universal 7 3 The Global Stage 30 4 The Enemy Within 50 5 A Very Partial Freedom 72 6 Cultural War 95 7 Returning to Universals 108 Notes 117 Index 139

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Book SynopsisGlobalization and the Environment critically explores the actors, politics and processes that govern the relationship between globalization and the environment. Taking key aspects of globalisation in turn - trade, production and finance - the book highlights the relations of power at work that determine whether globalization is managed in a sustainable way and on whose behalf. Each chapter looks in turn at the political ecology of these central pillars of the global economy, reviewing evidence of its impact on diverse ecologies and societies, its governance - the political structures, institutions and policy making processes in place to manage this relationship - and finally efforts to contest and challenge these prevailing approaches. The book makes sense of the relationship between globalisation and the environment using a range of theoretical tools from different disciplines. This helps to place the debate about the compatibility between globalisatiTrade Review'a well-argued, extensively researched exploration of the relationships between globalization and pervasive environmental and social destruction.' Journal of Sustainability Education "In this important book, Peter Newell shows that the relationship between economic globalization and environmental consequences is fundamentally political. Newell shows how, and for whom, the political project of unsustainable economic globalization has been governed, and provides a trenchant assessment of what its transformation will require. Highly recommended for anyone interested in the political task of putting the world economy on a more sustainable footing." Ken Conca, American University "In Globalization and the Environment, Peter Newell provides a much-needed critical analysis of the power that lies at the interface of the global economy and the global ecology. Through an in-depth examination of the governance of global economic relationships, the book masterfully uncovers the complex dynamics between different actors and environmental outcomes." Jennifer Clapp, University of Waterloo "Long-awaited and worth the wait, this book presents Peter Newell’s compelling analysis of the power relations that connect globalization, governance and ecology. Newell shows that there is no alternative but to move these relations away from neoliberal globalised capitalism and he offers creative practical suggestions for a new, democratically underpinned eco-logic." Jan Aart Scholte, University of Warwick "A well-argued, extensively researched exploration of the relationships between globalization and pervasive environmental and social destruction." The Journal of Sustainability EducationTable of ContentsPreface vi Acknowledgements viii Abbreviations x Tables and Boxes xiii 1 Globalization and the Environment: Capitalism, Ecology and Power 1 2 The Political Ecology of Globalization 17 3 The Political Economy of Global Environmental Governance: Power(in) Globalization 34 4 Global Trade and the Environment: Whose Rules Rule? 60 5 Global Production and the Environment: Racing to the Top, Bottom or Middle? 88 6 Global Finance and the Environment: Gambling on Green 114 7 Conclusions: Ecologizing Globalization/Globalizing Ecology 145 References 160 Index 186

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Book SynopsisIt is commonly assumed that the rise of modern democracies put an end to the spectacular and ceremonial aspects of political rule that were so characteristic of monarchies and other earlier regimes.Trade Review"Of value to specialists in the history of political theory and democratic institutions." Choice "Manow sheds fresh light on the pre-modern origins of our modern political institutions and practices and shows convincingly that all political power - including democracy - requires and produces its own political mythology." Orange Standard "This is a brilliant piece of historical and political analysis, tracing how imagery derived originally from the importance of the corporeal presence of monarchs continues to shape our ways of thinking about political institutions today. The design of parliamentary assemblies, the importance of the personal appearance of political figures and the value of continuity of persons occupying roles can all be seen afresh in the light of this central theme. It is probably the most original contribution to democratic theory for several years." Colin Crouch, University of WarwickTable of ContentsChapter One: Does the Republic Have a Body? Chapter Two: Parliament as Body Politic — House Seating Plans. 2.1 Does democracy have no images? 2.2 Basic parliamentary seating plans and how they came about. 2.3 The shadow of the king's body. 2.4 The parliamentarization of divine right doctrine. Chapter Three: Parliament as Body Politic — Immunity, Publicity, Proportionality and Discontinuity. 3.1 Republican body-snatching. 3.2 'A degree of sanctity' — parliamentary immunity. 3.3 The parliamentary puppet can speak! — the question of public debate. 3.4 'A recognizable likeness of the populace' — parliamentary proportionality. 3.5 Le parlement ne meurt jamais? Parliamentary discontinuity. 3.6 Farewell to the body of the people? Chapter Four: Democratic Bodies/Despotic Bodies. 4.1 Deputies and Doubles. 4.2 In corpore/in effigie (1). 4.3 In corpore/in effigie (2). 4.4 In corpore/in effigie (3). 4.5 Hot and cold representation. 4.6 Violent/thaumaturgic. 4.7 Dignitas/humanitas. 4.8 Disenchantment/Re-enchantment. Notes. Bibliography. Sources of illustrations.

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Book SynopsisThis book sets out the case for a cosmopolitan approach to contemporary global politics. It presents a systematic theory of cosmopolitanism, explicating its core principles and justifications, and examines the role many of these principles have played in the development of global politics, such as framing the human rights regime.Trade Review"A cohesive, articulate and powerful plea in favour of a deep transformation of the world order."Survival A comprehensive study of the phenomenon, illustrated by well-chosen examples."Political Studies Review "Held articulates a number of feasible reforms, sustained by universal ethical and political commitments, that can be undertaken to address specifically global problems. His deft and clear-eyed rendering of the changing trajectory of cosmopolitan thought makes this book an informative introduction to the topic." Choice "David Held formulates a robust cosmopolitanism and imaginatively applies it to the great faults of our international order: its lack of effective environmental-protection, peacekeeping, and global-finance regimes. The pragmatic reforms he envisions would undoubtedly make our world more democratic and just."Thomas Pogge, Yale University "David Held's new book gives the lie to those who regard cosmopolitanism as a vague set of indeterminate woolly ideals. This is as grounded and as comprehensive an account of the cosmopolitan agenda as one could wish for."Jeremy Waldron, New York University Law School "In a world beset by financial crisis, nuclear proliferation and climate change, our capacity for international co-operation and solidarity has rarely seemed so inadequate, or the need for them more urgent. In this book, David Held provides a powerful and persuasive analysis of this paradox of our times, and how cosmopolitan principles offer a way to overcome it."Andrew Gamble, University of Cambridge "National realpolitik is dead, long live cosmopolitan realpolitik! David Held's robust development and defence of cosmopolitanism provides a masterful framework for the urgent reorientation required - both political and cognitive - by an unevenly interconnected world."Ulrich Beck, University of MunichTable of ContentsPreface. Introduction: Changing Forms of Global Order. Towards a Multipolar World. The Paradox of Our Times. Economic Liberalism and International Market Integration. Security. The Impact of the Global Financial Crisis. Shared Problems and Collective Threats. A Cosmopolitan Approach. Democratic Public Law and Sovereignty. Summary of the Book Ahead. 1 Cosmopolitanism: Ideas, Realities and Deficits. Globalization. The Global Governance Complex. Globalization and Democracy: Five Disjunctures. Cosmopolitanism: Ideas and Trajectories. Cosmopolitan Realities. Addressing the Institutional Deficit: Reframing the Market. 2 Principles of Cosmopolitan Order. Cosmopolitan Principles. Thick or Thin Cosmopolitanism? Cosmopolitan Justifications. From Cosmopolitan Principles to Cosmopolitan Law. 3 Restructuring Global Governance: Cosmopolitan Law and Institutional Requirements. The Idea of Cosmopolitan Law. Institutional Requirements. In Sum. Political Openings. 4 Violence, Law and Justice in a Global Age. Rights and Responsibilities. 9/11, War and Justice. Islam, the Kantian Heritage and Double Standards. Concluding Reflections. 5 Reframing Global Governance: Apocalypse Soon or Reform! The Paradox of Our Times. Why Be Concerned with Global Challenges? Deep Drivers and Governance Challenges. Global Governance: Contemporary Surface Trends. Problems and Dilemmas of Global Problem-Solving. Strengthening Global Governance. Global Governance and the Democratic Question. Multilevel Citizenship, Multilayered Democracy. 6 Parallel Worlds: The Governance of Global Risks in Finance, Security, and the Environment. Global Governance and the Paradox of Our Times. The Global Governance of Finance. The Global Governance of Security. The Global Governance of the Environment. Conclusion: Crisis, Politicization, and Reform. 7 Democracy, Climate Change and Global Governance. Democracy I: The Democratic Nation-State and Climate Change. Democracy II: Global Governance and Climate Change. The Policy Debate: Squaring the Circle? The Political Elements of a Democratic Global Deal. Democracy and the Policy Menu Ahead. Afterword. Table 1: Cosmopolitan Principles and Justifications. Table 2: Institutional Dimensions of Cosmopolitanism. Table 3: Directions of Cosmopolitan Politics. Acknowledgements. List of Acronyms. References.

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Book SynopsisThe Democratic Republic of Congo has become one of the world's bloodiest hot spots. 2003 saw the end of a five-year war in which millions lost their lives - one of the deadliest conflicts since World War II. Despite recent peace agreements and democratic elections, the country is still plagued by army and militia violence.Trade Review"This study is a remarkably compact and honest summary of incredibly complex events in Congo since 1998. Turner is among a handful of Congo observers with the breadth of knowledge and confidence to distill the country�s recent history in such an excellent manner. His digest of both the causes and consequences of Congo's recent tragedies will stimulate the thinking of laymen, students, and scholars alike." John F. Clark, Florida International University "The book on Congo that I have been waiting for: compact, powerful, and judicious. It is clear without oversimplifying the complexity. It provides an important historical perspective, and makes sexual violence central to the set of problems that need to be explained. Perfect for classroom use, and an excellent primer on the central issues for experts and readers of all hues." Nancy Rose Hunt, University of Michigan "With keen attention to historical detail, Turner offers a wide-ranging analysis of the political and humanitarian challenges posed by the Congo's agonies; no one seriously interested in taking the measure of the unfolding crisis can afford to ignore this compelling effort to make intelligible its never-ending quest for peace and stability." René Lemarchand, University of Florida"Thomas Turner has written a powerful book about the causes and consequences of violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo. As an American academic and country specialist of Amnesty International, the author has achieved comprehensiveness in a compact and very accessible manner. Excellently researched and wellwritten, the text comes with many advantages, but none of the disadvantages of its academic peers. It is to be recommended as a substantial but digestible introduction to the country, while also offering a large number of facts and interesting reflections to those who are more familiar with it. It demonstrates great understanding of the Congolese context, while also bringing in new perspectives."Political Studies ReviewTable of ContentsMaps vi Abbreviations vii Preface xii Author’s Note xvi Introduction: Congo, a Perennial Hot Spot 1 1 Congo as a Playing Field 15 2 African Players on the Congo Field 46 3 Identity as a Driver of Conflict 74 4 Congo's War Against Women 120 5 Congo's "Resource Curse" 147 6 The Responsibility to Protect 179 Notes 205 Bibliography 226 Index 230

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Book SynopsisThe Democratic Republic of Congo has become one of the world's bloodiest hot spots. 2003 saw the end of a five-year war in which millions lost their lives - one of the deadliest conflicts since World War II. Despite recent peace agreements and democratic elections, the country is still plagued by army and militia violence.Trade Review"This study is a remarkably compact and honest summary of incredibly complex events in Congo since 1998. Turner is among a handful of Congo observers with the breadth of knowledge and confidence to distill the country�s recent history in such an excellent manner. His digest of both the causes and consequences of Congo's recent tragedies will stimulate the thinking of laymen, students, and scholars alike." John F. Clark, Florida International University "The book on Congo that I have been waiting for: compact, powerful, and judicious. It is clear without oversimplifying the complexity. It provides an important historical perspective, and makes sexual violence central to the set of problems that need to be explained. Perfect for classroom use, and an excellent primer on the central issues for experts and readers of all hues." Nancy Rose Hunt, University of Michigan "With keen attention to historical detail, Turner offers a wide-ranging analysis of the political and humanitarian challenges posed by the Congo's agonies; no one seriously interested in taking the measure of the unfolding crisis can afford to ignore this compelling effort to make intelligible its never-ending quest for peace and stability." René Lemarchand, University of Florida"Thomas Turner has written a powerful book about the causes and consequences of violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo. As an American academic and country specialist of Amnesty International, the author has achieved comprehensiveness in a compact and very accessible manner. Excellently researched and wellwritten, the text comes with many advantages, but none of the disadvantages of its academic peers. It is to be recommended as a substantial but digestible introduction to the country, while also offering a large number of facts and interesting reflections to those who are more familiar with it. It demonstrates great understanding of the Congolese context, while also bringing in new perspectives."Political Studies ReviewTable of ContentsMaps vi Abbreviations vii Preface xii Author’s Note xvi Introduction: Congo, a Perennial Hot Spot 1 1 Congo as a Playing Field 15 2 African Players on the Congo Field 46 3 Identity as a Driver of Conflict 74 4 Congo's War Against Women 120 5 Congo's "Resource Curse" 147 6 The Responsibility to Protect 179 Notes 205 Bibliography 226 Index 230

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Book SynopsisEveryone cares about recognition: no one wants to be treated with disrespect, insulted, humiliated, or simply ignored. In this compelling new book, McBride examines how a basic need for recognition is the motivation behind struggles for inclusion and equality in contemporary society.Trade Review"McBride is a sure-footed guide to the recognition literature and a clear-eyed judge of the claims to be found there. This is a very fine book."Philip Pettit, Princeton University"Cillian McBride's penetrating and broad-ranging study gives a sympathetic hearing to the claims of recognition but also exposes a multitude of errors and false assumptions in the thinking that has dominated the subject. His insightful analysis and acute criticism deliver a radical reappraisal of how we should respond to demands for recognition."Peter Jones, Newcastle University"In this book, McBride successfully performs a difficult feat: he gives a wide-ranging and insightful account of the various philosophical, political and sociological aspects of the idea of recognition, while at the same time presenting and providing a persuasive defence of his own 'interactive' conception of recognition."Simon Thompson, University of the West of EnglandTable of ContentsAcknowledgements vii Introduction 1 1 The Politics of Recognition 9 2 Respect 42 3 Esteem and Social Distinction 72 4 Justice and Recognition 103 5 The Struggle for Recognition 134 Notes 164 References 171 Index 180

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