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Book SynopsisTwenty years ago India was still generally thought of as an archetypal developing country, home to the largest number of poor people of any country in the world, and beset by problems of low economic growth, casteism and violent religious conflict. Now India is being feted as an economic power-house which might well become the second largest economy in the world before the middle of this century. Its democratic traditions, moreover, remain broadly intact. How and why has this historic transformation come about? And what are its implications for the people of India, for Indian society and politics? These are the big questions addressed in this book by three scholars who have lived and researched in different parts of India during the period of this great transformation. Each of the 13 chapters seeks to answer a particular question: When and why did India take off? How did a weak state promote audacious reform? Is government in India becoming more responsive (and to whom)? DoeTrade Review"Encompassing a vast canvas succinctly and incisively, the book is a worthy addition to the scholarship on the subject." The Hindu "If you want a smart, pithy and extremely well-informed take on the central issues facing India today, as well as a guide to all the main debates, then this is the book you need." Steven Wilkinson, Yale University "Scrupulous and wide ranging in its survey of the relevant literature, sober and balanced in its judgements on the economy, polity and society, this book will prove indispensable for understanding how and why India is what it is today, and where it may be heading." Achin Vanaik, Former Professor of International Relations and Global Politics, Department of Political Science, University of Delhi "A magisterial inter-disciplinary work that explains how pro-business reforms drove three decades of high growth in India and then explores in depth the many challenges that yet remain. India is at an exciting stage of its journey: this book captures its achievements and vulnerabilities." Mushtaq H. Khan, SOAS, University of London "This is an exceptional book that will provide a useful and up-to-date overview of contemporary India for both established scholars and those new to the field. It is also sufficiently comprehensive and clearly written to make a useful teaching resource for both graduate and advanced undergraduate courses." Trent Brown, Australian Catholic UniversityTable of ContentsList of Figures and Tables vii Abbreviations ix Preface and Acknowledgements xiii 1 Making Sense of India Today 1 Part I: Economy 2 When and Why Did India Take Off? 23 3 How Have the Poor Fared (and Others Too)? 47 4 Why Hasn’t Economic Growth Delivered More for Indian Workers? 80 5 Is the Indian State Delivering on Promises of 'Inclusive Growth' and Social Justice? 100 Part II: Politics 6 How Did a 'Weak' State Promote Audacious Reform? 121 7 Has India's Democracy Been a Success? 140 8 Is Government in India Becoming More Responsive? 158 9 Has the Rise of Hindu Nationalism Halted? 177 10 Rural Dislocations:Why Has Maoism Become Such a Force in India? 197 Part III: Society 11 Does India Have a Civil Society? 221 12 Does Caste Still Matter in India? 239 13 How Much Have Things Changed for Indian Women? 258 14 Can India Benefi t From Its Demographic Dividend? 286 15 Afterword: India Today, and India in the World 302 Glossary 307 Bibliography 309 Index 361

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Book SynopsisExplores international efforts to help the world's fragile post-civil war countries today build viable states that can provide for security and deliver the basic services essential for development. This book concludes with a road map toward a better global regime to enable peacebuilding and development-oriented statebuilding into the 21st century.Trade Review"A thorough examination of whystatebuilding is essential to peacebuilding, and a richly documented case for why the internationalcommunity should assist statebuilding in fragile states."International Affairs"Readers looking for an interesting and accessible account of contemporary practice and the debates which surround it will be very satisfied."LSE Review of Books"A comprehensive account of the evolution of the international response to civil war and the challenge of post-conflict peacebuilding. An important challenge to much contemporary policy, Statebuilding will quickly take a place among the 'must read' accounts of contemporary statebuilding."Bruce Jones, Brookings and the NYU Center on International Cooperation; senior advisor to the WDR 2011 on Conflict, Security and Development"Sisk's book is the best guide to 'statebuilding' I know. It provides conceptual clarity and a framework for international action. It is written with clear-headed commitment and a seriousness of purpose that leaves the reader in no doubt that we are dealing with one of the key challenges of the modern era."Khalid Koser, Geneva Centre for Security Policy"A lucid and highly accessible defense of how the building of states after civil war by international intervention is essential to peace. It is a very fine culmination of a research agenda on liberal internationalism begun a decade ago. Teachers will find Statebuilding extremely comprehensive on the current orthodoxy."Susan Woodward, City University of New YorkTable of ContentsAbout the Author vi Preface viii Abbreviations xii Introduction 1 1. Civil War and Post-War Fragility 17 2. The State into the Twenty-fi rst Century 46 3. International Engagement for Statebuilding after Civil War 64 4. Authority: Imperatives of Security 79 5. Capacity: Creating the Conditions for Development 107 6. Legitimacy: Toward a Democratic State 127 7. Strengthening the International Statebuilding Regime 156 Notes 170 References 188 Index 210

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Book SynopsisExplores international efforts to help the world's fragile post-civil war countries to build viable states that can provide for security and deliver the basic services essential for development.Trade Review"A thorough examination of why statebuilding is essential to peacebuilding, and a richly documented case for why the international community should assist statebuilding in fragile states."International Affairs"Readers looking for an interesting and accessible account of contemporary practice and the debates which surround it will be very satisfied."LSE Review of Books"A comprehensive account of the evolution of the international response to civil war and the challenge of post-conflict peacebuilding. An important challenge to much contemporary policy, Statebuilding will quickly take a place among the 'must read' accounts of contemporary statebuilding."Bruce Jones, Brookings and the NYU Center on International Cooperation; senior advisor to the WDR 2011 on Conflict, Security and Development"Sisk's book is the best guide to 'statebuilding' I know. It provides conceptual clarity and a framework for international action. It is written with clear-headed commitment and a seriousness of purpose that leaves the reader in no doubt that we are dealing with one of the key challenges of the modern era."Khalid Koser, Geneva Centre for Security Policy"A lucid and highly accessible defense of how the building of states after civil war by international intervention is essential to peace. It is a very fine culmination of a research agenda on liberal internationalism begun a decade ago. Teachers will find Statebuilding extremely comprehensive on the current orthodoxy."Susan Woodward, City University of New YorkTable of ContentsAbout the Author vi Preface viii Abbreviations xii Introduction 1 1. Civil War and Post-War Fragility 17 2. The State into the Twenty-fi rst Century 46 3. International Engagement for Statebuilding after Civil War 64 4. Authority: Imperatives of Security 79 5. Capacity: Creating the Conditions for Development 107 6. Legitimacy: Toward a Democratic State 127 7. Strengthening the International Statebuilding Regime 156 Notes 170 References 188 Index 210

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Book SynopsisOnce deemed a dysfunctional democracy with a feckless set of political institutions and a drunk economy, today's Brazil has undergone a complete reversal of fortune. Now in its third decade of democracy, the economy is blossoming and large-scale development projects are underway, including the exploitation of massive, off-shore oil reserves, a nationwide effort to modernize infrastructure, and preparations for the hosting of the 2014 World Cup and the 2016 Olympics. Inequality and poverty are reducing and even Brazil's political institutions are more governable and are producing a higher-quality democracy than most observers once thought possible. Alfred P. Montero's timely and wide-ranging book explores Brazil's amazing turnaround - from improvements to the working of its political institutions and judiciary, to the renewal of economic growth, the advent of innovative social policy, and the emergence of a new foreign policy agenda. Unpacking both overly optimistic as welTrade Review‘This book will delight political scientists interested in evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of what Montero calls the "new Brazil"’ Politique Etrangère. "This timely book is a must read for anyone looking for a nuanced understanding of Brazil's political, economic and social development over the last twenty years." Anthony Pereira, Director, Brazil Institute, King’s College London "Brazil is the best single-volume introduction to contemporary Brazilian affairs. A seasoned observer, Montero dissects the remarkable renaissance of Brazil since the mid-1990s, asking whether recent gains in governability and human welfare are sustainable. The answer is cautiously positive, but Montero successfully highlights the many unanswered questions posed by the new Brazilian model of development." Timothy J. Power, University of Oxford "A masterful treatment of both Brazil's rise as an emerging power and its ongoing challenges of development. It will be essential reading for anyone interested in understanding how Brazil overcame its seemingly intractable barriers to economic and political development." Peter Kingstone, King’s College LondonTable of ContentsList of Tables and Figures vi Abbreviations viii 1 A Reversal of Fortune? 1 2 Democracy and Economy from Bust to Boom 20 3 Improving Governability 47 4 Accountability, Participation, and Good Governance 70 5 The Renewed Developmental State 101 6 Welfare and Class Mobility 129 7 Brazilian Foreign Policy 152 8 Prospects for the New Brazil 176 Notes 195 References 205 Index 232

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Book SynopsisOnce deemed a dysfunctional democracy with a feckless set of political institutions and a drunk economy, today's Brazil has undergone a complete reversal of fortune. Now in its third decade of democracy, the economy is blossoming and large-scale development projects are underway, including the exploitation of massive, off-shore oil reserves, a nationwide effort to modernize infrastructure, and preparations for the hosting of the 2014 World Cup and the 2016 Olympics. Inequality and poverty are reducing and even Brazil's political institutions are more governable and are producing a higher-quality democracy than most observers once thought possible. Alfred P. Montero's timely and wide-ranging book explores Brazil's amazing turnaround - from improvements to the working of its political institutions and judiciary, to the renewal of economic growth, the advent of innovative social policy, and the emergence of a new foreign policy agenda. Unpacking both overly optimistic as welTrade Review‘This book will delight political scientists interested in evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of what Montero calls the "new Brazil"’ Politique Etrangère. "This timely book is a must read for anyone looking for a nuanced understanding of Brazil's political, economic and social development over the last twenty years." Anthony Pereira, Director, Brazil Institute, King’s College London "Brazil is the best single-volume introduction to contemporary Brazilian affairs. A seasoned observer, Montero dissects the remarkable renaissance of Brazil since the mid-1990s, asking whether recent gains in governability and human welfare are sustainable. The answer is cautiously positive, but Montero successfully highlights the many unanswered questions posed by the new Brazilian model of development." Timothy J. Power, University of Oxford "A masterful treatment of both Brazil's rise as an emerging power and its ongoing challenges of development. It will be essential reading for anyone interested in understanding how Brazil overcame its seemingly intractable barriers to economic and political development." Peter Kingstone, King’s College LondonTable of ContentsList of Tables and Figures vi Abbreviations viii 1 A Reversal of Fortune? 1 2 Democracy and Economy from Bust to Boom 20 3 Improving Governability 47 4 Accountability, Participation, and Good Governance 70 5 The Renewed Developmental State 101 6 Welfare and Class Mobility 129 7 Brazilian Foreign Policy 152 8 Prospects for the New Brazil 176 Notes 195 References 205 Index 232

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Book SynopsisThe Politics of Global Supply Chains analyses the changing politics of power and distribution within contemporary global supply chains.Trade Review"Marrying theoretical and empirical analysis seamlessly, this book skilfully deciphers the increasingly complex world of supply chain management and politics. It is essential reading for scholars, activists and policy makers concerned with business regulation, changing patterns of transnational governance and the appropriate roles of public and private actors in crafting a more just economic system." Peter Utting, Deputy Director, United Nations Research Institute for Social Development "Global supply chains play an important role not only in the world economy but also in global politics, and no one interested in them can afford to ignore this landmark study. Kate Macdonald's ability to combine rigorous and enlightening analyses of global trends with invaluable insights into local processes and experiences, gathered through painstaking fieldwork over several years, is truly impressive." Mathias Koenig-Archibugi, London School of Economics "Macdonald brings alive the politics of supply chains, using rich case analysis to identify – and question – key production and regulation practices in today's global economy. Thorough research yields helpful insights for theorists and activists alike." Jan Aart Scholte, University of WarwickTable of ContentsAcronyms vii Acknowledgements xi Introduction: The Politics of Global Supply Chains 1 1 Power and Governance in Garment Supply Chains 18 2 The Emergence of Non-State Governance: Anti-Sweatshop Campaigns 44 3 The Private Sector Response: Codes of Conduct 71 4 Dispersed Power Within Coffee Supply Chains 87 5 The Transformative Challenge: Fair Trade as an ‘Alternative’ Institutional Model 103 6 Starbucks CAFÉ Practices: The ‘Responsible’ Corporation Responds 129 7 Interaction Between Initiatives: Diffusing Change Beyond ‘Niche’ Supply Chains 147 8 Lessons and Synthesis: Power, Responsibility and Governance Beyond the State 165 Conclusion: Ongoing Political Contests in Global Supply Chains 191 Notes 194 References 222 Index 245

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Book SynopsisThe Politics of Global Supply Chains analyses the changing politics of power and distribution within contemporary global supply chains.Trade Review"Marrying theoretical and empirical analysis seamlessly, this book skilfully deciphers the increasingly complex world of supply chain management and politics. It is essential reading for scholars, activists and policy makers concerned with business regulation, changing patterns of transnational governance and the appropriate roles of public and private actors in crafting a more just economic system." Peter Utting, Deputy Director, United Nations Research Institute for Social Development "Global supply chains play an important role not only in the world economy but also in global politics, and no one interested in them can afford to ignore this landmark study. Kate Macdonald's ability to combine rigorous and enlightening analyses of global trends with invaluable insights into local processes and experiences, gathered through painstaking fieldwork over several years, is truly impressive." Mathias Koenig-Archibugi, London School of Economics "Macdonald brings alive the politics of supply chains, using rich case analysis to identify – and question – key production and regulation practices in today's global economy. Thorough research yields helpful insights for theorists and activists alike." Jan Aart Scholte, University of WarwickTable of ContentsAcronyms vii Acknowledgements xi Introduction: The Politics of Global Supply Chains 1 1 Power and Governance in Garment Supply Chains 18 2 The Emergence of Non-State Governance: Anti-Sweatshop Campaigns 44 3 The Private Sector Response: Codes of Conduct 71 4 Dispersed Power Within Coffee Supply Chains 87 5 The Transformative Challenge: Fair Trade as an ‘Alternative’ Institutional Model 103 6 Starbucks CAFÉ Practices: The ‘Responsible’ Corporation Responds 129 7 Interaction Between Initiatives: Diffusing Change Beyond ‘Niche’ Supply Chains 147 8 Lessons and Synthesis: Power, Responsibility and Governance Beyond the State 165 Conclusion: Ongoing Political Contests in Global Supply Chains 191 Notes 194 References 222 Index 245

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Book SynopsisNo longer content to fade away into comfortable retirement, a growing number of former political leaders have pursued diplomatic afterlives.Trade Review"This is an excellent book. It studies the global role of former leaders, frames it within the broader setting of the shifting nature of global governance, and elucidates its many dimensions with great verve and gusto. In shifting from the general to the particular (with its detailed, mini-portraits of individual leaders) Cooper makes the narrative come alive. The book makes an important contribution to the literature on diplomacy and IR more generally."Jorge Heine, Wilfrid Laurier University"Cooper superbly uncovers the emerging phenomenon of life-after-politics for policy entrepreneurs with global celebrity status, a phenomenon about which the rest of us are only superficially aware. He both explains and conceptualizes the trend, carefully scrutinizing its limits and opportunities for global governance."Geoffrey Wiseman, University of Southern CaliforniaTable of Contents1. Preface 2. Former Leaders on the Global Stage 3. The Prototypical Model 4. A Contested Reinvention 5. Salvaging or Savaging Reputations? 6. Leveraging Iconic Status 7. Building Network Power 8. Taking Hyper-Empowered Individuals Seriously

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Book SynopsisNo longer content to fade away into comfortable retirement, a growing number of former political leaders have pursued diplomatic afterlives.Table of Contents1. Preface 2. Former Leaders on the Global Stage 3. The Prototypical Model 4. A Contested Reinvention 5. Salvaging or Savaging Reputations? 6. Leveraging Iconic Status 7. Building Network Power 8. Taking Hyper-Empowered Individuals Seriously

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Book SynopsisTerrorism, mass uprisings, and political extremism are in the news every day. It is no coincidence that these phenomena come together at the beginning of a new era. Radicals, Revolutionaries, and Terrorists provides a comprehensive survey of the intersection of radical social movements and political violence.Trade Review"In this sweeping and powerful book, Beck provides an indispensable guide to how culture, ideology, and social organization combine to give rise to radicalism in terrorism and revolutions."Jack A. Goldstone, George Mason University"A succinct, punchy, well-written, and deeply analytical study on a topic of genuine contemporary significance, Radicals, Revolutionaries, and Terrorists is a powerful corrective to dominant understandings of why individuals become involved in radical, often violent, forms of political action and contestation. Through careful contextualization and synthesis of complementary theoretical and empirical perspectives, and without resort to essentialism or reductionism, the author provides a powerful critical lens for understanding much contemporary political violence. Highly recommended."Richard Jackson, University of Otago, New Zealand"Highly recommended"SociologyTable of ContentsList of Figures and TablesAcknowledgments Part I: The Known Knowns Chapter 1. What is Radicalism? Chapter 2. Who is Radical? Chapter 3. How Do Radical Movements Organize? Chapter 4. When and Where Does Radicalism Occur? Part II: The Known Unknowns Chapter 5. Is Radicalism about Ideas and Ideology? Chapter 6. Is There a Life Cycle of Radicalism? Chapter 7. How and Why Does Radicalism Diffuse in Waves? Chapter 8. What is the Past and Future of Radicalism? NotesReferences

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Book SynopsisThe issues that increasingly dominate the 21st century cannot be solved by any single country acting alone, no matter how powerful. To manage the global economy, prevent runaway environmental destruction, reign in nuclear proliferation, or confront other global challenges, we must cooperate.Trade Review"A must-read for those thinking about a better global governance."Pascal Lamy, Director-General of the World Trade Organization"Their book is convincing, well written, and sobering."Perspectives on Politics"International institutions are less and less able to solve global problems even as we need them more and more. Gridlock offers a lucid and concise set of explanations for the dysfunction we observe across the security, economic, and environmental arenas. Best of all, by identifying systemic patterns of failure and the underlying causes, the authors are able to put forward a useful set of practical solutions. A great read for policymakers and experts."Anne-Marie Slaughter, Princeton University"There is no shortage of books that make the case for global cooperation; this one explains why we are not getting it. Ranging over international security, the global economy, and the environment, this excellent and sensible book elucidates why our global commons is becoming increasingly unmanageable, as a result in part of the very success of the post-war international system."Dani Rodrik, Harvard University"An eye-opening and encouraging book. Not only does it present an analysis of why global cooperation is failing, but it also offers pathways out of gridlock."Ulrich Beck, University of Munich"In Gridlock, Thomas Hale, David Held, and Kevin Young offer an ambitious and sweeping treatment of contemporary global issues that combines sociology, political economy, and international relations."Peter M. Haas, University of Massachusetts Amherst"It is an accessible, pleasant read thanks to its eloquent prose and remarkable storytelling."Global PolicyTable of ContentsFigures viii Boxes and Tables x Abbreviations xii Preface xvii Introduction 1 The Postwar Legacy 4 Overview 9 1 Gridlock 14 Building the Postwar Order 18 Explaining the Postwar Order: Hegemony versus Institutions 21 The Effect of the Postwar Order: Self-Reinforcing Interdependence 25 Roads to Gridlock 34 Conclusion 48 2 Security 49 Introduction 49 CHANGES IN THE NATURE AND FORM OF SECURITY 51 The Interstate System 51 Postwar Developments: From the UN to the Cold War 55 Institutional Developments and Successes 65 Shifting Principles of Global Order 72 Post-9/11 Global Security 81 GRIDLOCK: DYNAMICS OF INSTITUTIONAL DEFICIT AND MALFUNCTION 84 The UN Security Council and the Disarmament Regime 85 Complex Intermestic Issues 93 Paradigm Shift or Realist Status Quo? 105 Conclusion 112 3 Economy 113 Introduction 113 THE EVOLUTION OF GLOBAL ECONOMIC GOVERNANCE 116 The Imperial System and Its Demise 116 Bretton Woods and the Creation of Multilateral Economic Institutions 120 Self-Reinforcing Interdependence and the End of Bretton Woods 130 GRIDLOCK IN GLOBAL ECONOMIC GOVERNANCE 152 Gridlock in Multilateral Trade Negotiations 154 Gridlock in Global Financial Governance 162 Global Financial Governance Reform 171 Conclusion: A Reembedded Global Market? 182 4 Environment 189 Introduction: A Zanjera for the Globe? 189 GLOBALIZATION OF THE COMMONS AND PARTIAL GLOBALIZATION OF THEIR MANAGEMENT 193 Industrial Globalization and the Origins of Modern Environmental Governance 194 Postwar Internationalization 198 The Modern Environmental Movement 201 An Environmental “Bretton Woods”? The Stockholm Compromise and UNEP 206 Early Successes, Lingering Challenges 215 A New Foundational Moment? From Compromise to Gridlock at Rio 226 ENVIRONMENTAL GRIDLOCK 232 Self-Reinforcing Interdependence and the Global Environment 232 Forests 237 Climate Change 251 Conclusion: Increasingly Linked Problems, Increasingly Fragmented Governance 269 5 Beyond Gridlock? 273 From Self-Reinforcing Interdependence to Gridlock 276 Trends toward Deepening Gridlock 279 National Trends and Gridlock 286 The Changed Global Landscape 296 Pathways through Gridlock 300 Politics beyond Gridlock 306 Notes 312 References 319 Index 350

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Book SynopsisThe issues that increasingly dominate the 21st century cannot be solved by any single country acting alone, no matter how powerful. To manage the global economy, prevent runaway environmental destruction, reign in nuclear proliferation, or confront other global challenges, we must cooperate. But at the same time, our tools for global policymaking - chiefly state-to-state negotiations over treaties and international institutions - have broken down. The result is gridlock, which manifests across areas via a number of common mechanisms. The rise of new powers representing a more diverse array of interests makes agreement more difficult. The problems themselves have also grown harder as global policy issues penetrate ever more deeply into core domestic concerns. Existing institutions, created for a different world, also lock-in pathological decision-making procedures and render the field ever more complex. All of these processes - in part a function of previous, successful effortTrade Review"A must-read for those thinking about a better global governance."Pascal Lamy, Director-General of the World Trade Organization"Their book is convincing, well written, and sobering."Perspectives on Politics"International institutions are less and less able to solve global problems even as we need them more and more. Gridlock offers a lucid and concise set of explanations for the dysfunction we observe across the security, economic, and environmental arenas. Best of all, by identifying systemic patterns of failure and the underlying causes, the authors are able to put forward a useful set of practical solutions. A great read for policymakers and experts."Anne-Marie Slaughter, Princeton University"There is no shortage of books that make the case for global cooperation; this one explains why we are not getting it. Ranging over international security, the global economy, and the environment, this excellent and sensible book elucidates why our global commons is becoming increasingly unmanageable, as a result in part of the very success of the post-war international system."Dani Rodrik, Harvard University"An eye-opening and encouraging book. Not only does it present an analysis of why global cooperation is failing, but it also offers pathways out of gridlock."Ulrich Beck, University of Munich"In Gridlock, Thomas Hale, David Held, and Kevin Young offer an ambitious and sweeping treatment of contemporary global issues that combines sociology, political economy, and international relations."Peter M. Haas, University of Massachusetts Amherst"It is an accessible, pleasant read thanks to its eloquent prose and remarkable storytelling."Global PolicyTable of ContentsFigures viii Boxes and Tables x Abbreviations xii Preface xvii Introduction 1 The Postwar Legacy 4 Overview 9 1 Gridlock 14 Building the Postwar Order 18 Explaining the Postwar Order: Hegemony versus Institutions 21 The Effect of the Postwar Order: Self-Reinforcing Interdependence 25 Roads to Gridlock 34 Conclusion 48 2 Security 49 Introduction 49 CHANGES IN THE NATURE AND FORM OF SECURITY 51 The Interstate System 51 Postwar Developments: From the UN to the Cold War 55 Institutional Developments and Successes 65 Shifting Principles of Global Order 72 Post-9/11 Global Security 81 GRIDLOCK: DYNAMICS OF INSTITUTIONAL DEFICIT AND MALFUNCTION 84 The UN Security Council and the Disarmament Regime 85 Complex Intermestic Issues 93 Paradigm Shift or Realist Status Quo? 105 Conclusion 112 3 Economy 113 Introduction 113 THE EVOLUTION OF GLOBAL ECONOMIC GOVERNANCE 116 The Imperial System and Its Demise 116 Bretton Woods and the Creation of Multilateral Economic Institutions 120 Self-Reinforcing Interdependence and the End of Bretton Woods 130 GRIDLOCK IN GLOBAL ECONOMIC GOVERNANCE 152 Gridlock in Multilateral Trade Negotiations 154 Gridlock in Global Financial Governance 162 Global Financial Governance Reform 171 Conclusion: A Reembedded Global Market? 182 4 Environment 189 Introduction: A Zanjera for the Globe? 189 GLOBALIZATION OF THE COMMONS AND PARTIAL GLOBALIZATION OF THEIR MANAGEMENT 193 Industrial Globalization and the Origins of Modern Environmental Governance 194 Postwar Internationalization 198 The Modern Environmental Movement 201 An Environmental “Bretton Woods”? The Stockholm Compromise and UNEP 206 Early Successes, Lingering Challenges 215 A New Foundational Moment? From Compromise to Gridlock at Rio 226 ENVIRONMENTAL GRIDLOCK 232 Self-Reinforcing Interdependence and the Global Environment 232 Forests 237 Climate Change 251 Conclusion: Increasingly Linked Problems, Increasingly Fragmented Governance 269 5 Beyond Gridlock? 273 From Self-Reinforcing Interdependence to Gridlock 276 Trends toward Deepening Gridlock 279 National Trends and Gridlock 286 The Changed Global Landscape 296 Pathways through Gridlock 300 Politics beyond Gridlock 306 Notes 312 References 319 Index 350

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Book SynopsisChina s inexorable rise as a major world power is one of the defining features of the contemporary political landscape.Trade Review"Above all, and especially for those coming to Chinese foreign policy and affairs for the first time, Harris� book is balanced, orderly and informative" THE "In this balanced and sensible analysis, Stuart Harris offers a clear and engaging account of China's foreign policy and the internal and external pressures its leaders face. Impartial and non-alarmist in its discussion of the so-called China threat, this book will serve instructors and students admirably." Andrew J. Nathan, Columbia University "A thoughtful, comprehensive and well-written analysis of the multiple domestic and international sources of Chinese foreign policy and of China�s policy toward the United States, its Asian neighbours, and international institutions and norms. It is an admirably balanced account that places Chinese policy in the context of Chinese culture, history, national interests and its improving economic and military capabilities and in the context of the patterns of behaviour of other countries." Robert Ross, Boston College "Harris� book, is well and fluently written, organized, informative and very comprehensive in terms of including many aspects of China�s foreign policy and makes a valuable contribution to the field of International Relations, particularly Chinese Studies." Insight TurkeyTable of ContentsMap Chronology Preface Abbreviations 1 Continuity and change in China’s foreign policies 2 Foreign policy decision-making 3 China, the world and the international system 4 Insecurity and vulnerability 5 Military threats and responses 6 Economic foreign policy 7 China, its neighbours and beyond 8 Foreign Policy in Transition Notes References

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Book SynopsisChina's struggle for the rule of law is at a critical juncture. As a key element of governance in the PRC today, China's legal system affects not only domestic affairs but also China's engagement with the world. But can a credible legal system emerge which protects the rights of citizens and international partners without undermining the power of the Party State? And is the Chinese Communist Party willing to embark on judicial reforms that may jeopardize its very survival? Understanding the PRC legal system is increasingly important as China rises to prominence in the world. In this compelling analysis, noted legal scholar Pitman Potter examines the ideals and practices of China's legal regime, in light of international standards and local conditions. Against a rich historical backdrop, Potter explains how China's legal system supports three key policy objectives; namely, political stability, economic prosperity, and social development. In exploring these competing policyTrade Review"China is the most populous nation today; the rapid pace of development of its legal system in the last few decades is an extraordinary phenomenon in the world's legal history. Professor Potter's book provides an excellent introduction to what he calls 'the foundations of the PRC legal regime'. It surveys the history of this legal system, discusses the role of contemporary Chinese law in promoting political stability, economic prosperity and social development, and also looks at China’s participation in the international legal order. The book is an impressive testimony to current Chinese legal developments as 'a work in progress'." Albert H.Y. Chen, University of Hong Kong "Potter's acute insights into the normative and structural underpinnings of China's legal system are on display in this new text. By placing an examination of law in its political, economic and social contexts, this text provides the tools necessary for a critical evaluation of legal reforms." Sarah Biddulph, University of Melbourne "A thought-provoking discussion of the role of law in a dynamic and changing society." LSE ReviewTable of Contents List of Tables Chronology Introduction 1: Development of the Socialist Legal System 2: Political Stability 3: Economic Prosperity 4: Social Development 5: International Engagement Conclusion Notes References

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Book SynopsisChina's struggle for the rule of law is at a critical juncture. As a key element of governance in the PRC today, China's legal system affects not only domestic affairs but also China's engagement with the world. But can a credible legal system emerge which protects the rights of citizens and international partners without undermining the power of the Party State? And is the Chinese Communist Party willing to embark on judicial reforms that may jeopardize its very survival? Understanding the PRC legal system is increasingly important as China rises to prominence in the world. In this compelling analysis, noted legal scholar Pitman Potter examines the ideals and practices of China's legal regime, in light of international standards and local conditions. Against a rich historical backdrop, Potter explains how China's legal system supports three key policy objectives; namely, political stability, economic prosperity, and social development. In exploring these competing policyTrade Review"China is the most populous nation today; the rapid pace of development of its legal system in the last few decades is an extraordinary phenomenon in the world's legal history. Professor Potter's book provides an excellent introduction to what he calls 'the foundations of the PRC legal regime'. It surveys the history of this legal system, discusses the role of contemporary Chinese law in promoting political stability, economic prosperity and social development, and also looks at China’s participation in the international legal order. The book is an impressive testimony to current Chinese legal developments as 'a work in progress'." Albert H.Y. Chen, University of Hong Kong "Potter's acute insights into the normative and structural underpinnings of China's legal system are on display in this new text. By placing an examination of law in its political, economic and social contexts, this text provides the tools necessary for a critical evaluation of legal reforms." Sarah Biddulph, University of Melbourne "A thought-provoking discussion of the role of law in a dynamic and changing society." LSE ReviewTable of Contents List of Tables Chronology Introduction 1: Development of the Socialist Legal System 2: Political Stability 3: Economic Prosperity 4: Social Development 5: International Engagement Conclusion Notes References

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Book SynopsisThe third edition of Jill Steans popular and highly respected text offers a comprehensive and up to date introduction to gender in international relations today.Trade Review"An excellent and accessible survey of an increasingly complex field, outlining and contextualizing the debates in a way that is sure to provide students and lecturers with the tools needed for deeper exploration of the issues."Feminist Women's Studies Association blog"Encourages political scientists with more mainstream leanings to think about these concepts in a non-traditional way - there is much to learn and enjoy in this text."LSE Review of Books"Fully revised and refocused on 'theory, practice and policy,' this edition of Steans' already popular text is the best yet. She expertly synthesizes recent scholarship, bringing us up to date on 'gender and IR' while expanding discussion of emerging issues. In addition to the accessibility, coherence and comprehensive coverage we have come to expect, Steans provides new pedagogical features that will be welcomed by students and teachers alike."V. Spike Peterson, University of Arizona "Accessible and comprehensive as it is innovative, this new revised text is well crafted, simultaneously raising nuanced issues about gender and IR, and in an accessible manner for the student of the 21st century. Its clarity and its illustrative materials bring gender and IR to life. Combining major theories of international relations with multidisciplinary approaches to the study and practice of gender, this text provides students with critical tools necessary to understand and creatively assess the gendered effects of the complex forces shaping our world today."Anna M. Agathangelou, York University "This book synthesizes the ever growing debate on how immensely gender matters in international relations. It covers the depth and breadth of gender-aware IR scholarship, feminist and non-feminist alike, and brings to light its important contributions to understanding political practice and to theory building. Jill Steans provides all this information in a delightfully accessible way. Students who are curious about how the world works will find a lot of first class answers in her book."Susanne Zwingel, State University of New York at PotsdamTable of ContentsAcknowledgements page vi Introduction 1 1. Gender in International Relations 7 2. Feminist International Relations 25 3. States, Nations and Citizenship 47 4. Gender, Sexuality and Human Rights 70 5. Confl ict, Peace and Violence 95 6. Security and Peacekeeping 116 7. Telling Stories 140 8. Global Political Economy 159 9. Global Governance 182 10. Transnational Feminist Politics 209 Conclusion 230 Glossary of Key Terms and Concepts 238 Notes 247 Extended Reading 271 Index 289

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Book SynopsisThe third edition of Jill Steans popular and highly respected text offers a comprehensive and up to date introduction to gender in international relations today.Trade Review"An excellent and accessible survey of an increasingly complex field, outlining and contextualizing the debates in a way that is sure to provide students and lecturers with the tools needed for deeper exploration of the issues."Feminist Women's Studies Association blog"Encourages political scientists with more mainstream leanings to think about these concepts in a non-traditional way - there is much to learn and enjoy in this text."LSE Review of Books"Fully revised and refocused on 'theory, practice and policy,' this edition of Steans' already popular text is the best yet. She expertly synthesizes recent scholarship, bringing us up to date on 'gender and IR' while expanding discussion of emerging issues. In addition to the accessibility, coherence and comprehensive coverage we have come to expect, Steans provides new pedagogical features that will be welcomed by students and teachers alike."V. Spike Peterson, University of Arizona "Accessible and comprehensive as it is innovative, this new revised text is well crafted, simultaneously raising nuanced issues about gender and IR, and in an accessible manner for the student of the 21st century. Its clarity and its illustrative materials bring gender and IR to life. Combining major theories of international relations with multidisciplinary approaches to the study and practice of gender, this text provides students with critical tools necessary to understand and creatively assess the gendered effects of the complex forces shaping our world today."Anna M. Agathangelou, York University "This book synthesizes the ever growing debate on how immensely gender matters in international relations. It covers the depth and breadth of gender-aware IR scholarship, feminist and non-feminist alike, and brings to light its important contributions to understanding political practice and to theory building. Jill Steans provides all this information in a delightfully accessible way. Students who are curious about how the world works will find a lot of first class answers in her book."Susanne Zwingel, State University of New York at PotsdamTable of ContentsAcknowledgements page vi Introduction 1 1. Gender in International Relations 7 2. Feminist International Relations 25 3. States, Nations and Citizenship 47 4. Gender, Sexuality and Human Rights 70 5. Conflict, Peace and Violence 95 6. Security and Peacekeeping 116 7. Telling Stories 140 8. Global Political Economy 159 9. Global Governance 182 10. Transnational Feminist Politics 209 Conclusion 230 Glossary of Key Terms and Concepts 238 Notes 247 Extended Reading 271 Index 289

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Book SynopsisWith some 50 million people living under duress and threatened by wars and disasters in 2012, the demand for relief worldwide has reached unprecedented levels. Humanitarianism is now a multi-billion dollar enterprise, and aid agencies are obliged to respond to a range of economic forces in order to stay in business .Trade Review"Extremely well written and clear, Humanitarian Business is an excellent introduction to modern humanitarianism." Stephen Hopgood, School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London "Thomas G. Weiss exposes the increasingly competitive nature of the humanitarian world as well as the ways in which states and other actors seek to manipulate emergency relief. An essential analysis of the contemporary aid industry." Jeff Crisp, Office of the UN High Commissioner for Refugees "Thomas G. Weiss has made an outstanding contribution to the understanding and policymaking of humanitarian action for more than twenty-five years. In this new book, he continues to do so by challenging international humanitarians and their government donors to think about their profession as a business." Hugo Slim, Institute for Ethics, Law and Armed Conflict, University of OxfordTable of ContentsFigures vi Abbreviations vii About the Author ix Foreword by Hugo Slim xi Acknowledgments xv Introduction 1 1 Responding to Humanitarian Demands 18 2 The Contemporary Landscape: Need and Greed 56 3 Coordination vs. Competition in an Unregulated Market 96 4 Market Distortions from Above and Below 123 5 The Push and Pull of Coming to the Rescue 143 6 What Next? 157 Notes 181 Suggested Reading 212 Index 218

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Book SynopsisWith some 50 million people living under duress and threatened by wars and disasters in 2012, the demand for relief worldwide has reached unprecedented levels. Humanitarianism is now a multi-billion dollar enterprise, and aid agencies are obliged to respond to a range of economic forces in order to stay in business .Trade Review"Weiss provides important information and insight into the changing nature of humanitarian ism. Recommended [for] all readership levels" Choice "Extremely well written and clear, Humanitarian Business is an excellent introduction to modern humanitarianism." Stephen Hopgood, School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London "Thomas G. Weiss exposes the increasingly competitive nature of the humanitarian world as well as the ways in which states and other actors seek to manipulate emergency relief. An essential analysis of the contemporary aid industry." Jeff Crisp, Office of the UN High Commissioner for Refugees "Thomas G. Weiss has made an outstanding contribution to the understanding and policymaking of humanitarian action for more than twenty-five years. In this new book, he continues to do so by challenging international humanitarians and their government donors to think about their profession as a business." Hugo Slim, Institute for Ethics, Law and Armed Conflict, University of OxfordTable of ContentsFigures vi Abbreviations vii About the Author ix Foreword by Hugo Slim xi Acknowledgments xv Introduction 1 1 Responding to Humanitarian Demands 18 2 The Contemporary Landscape: Need and Greed 56 3 Coordination vs. Competition in an Unregulated Market 96 4 Market Distortions from Above and Below 123 5 The Push and Pull of Coming to the Rescue 143 6 What Next? 157 Notes 181 Suggested Reading 212 Index 218

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Book SynopsisClimate change, natural disasters, and loss of biodiversity are all considered major environmental concerns for the international community both now and into the future. Each are damaging to the earth, but they also negatively impact human lives, especially those of women.Trade Review"Inequality and discrimination are central to why the global environmental crisis is escalating. Nicole Detraz’s trailblazing book reveals how gender analysis offers essential insights into why the problems of consumption, environmental insecurity, and unsustainable development persist, as well as why government and corporate policies so often cause even greater injustice." Peter Dauvergne, University of British Columbia "Detraz's book shows how our understanding of environmental issues is enhanced by considering the particular experiences of women and men in the face of environmental degradation. The analysis is both straightforward - accessible to a beginner - and sophisticated, tracing how different feminisms build on the core concepts of sustainability and justice to transform familiar debates in global environmental politics." Kathryn Hochstetler, University of Waterloo"A thorough, accessible and succinct overview of the debates to date. This book is extremely helpful in laying out the field of GEP…as well as in achieving its specific aim to develop analytical connections between gender and environment. The clarity and comprehensiveness of the overviews are very useful for educators and learners alike."Environmental Education ResearchTable of ContentsAcknowledgments vii Abbreviations ix 1 Introduction: How are Gender and the Environment Connected? 1 2 Sustainability and Sustainable Development as Gendered Concepts 20 3 Revealing Gender in Environmental Justice 45 4 Too Many People? Gender and Population Debates 69 5 Too Much Stuff? Gender and Debates about Consumption 94 6 Too Little Security? Gender and the Securitization of the Environment 120 7 Conclusion: Gendered Sustainability and Justice in Climate Change Debates 146 Notes 166 References 174 Index 203

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Book SynopsisClimate change, natural disasters, and loss of biodiversity are all considered major environmental concerns for the international community both now and into the future. Each are damaging to the earth, but they also negatively impact human lives, especially those of women.Trade Review"Inequality and discrimination are central to why the global environmental crisis is escalating. Nicole Detraz’s trailblazing book reveals how gender analysis offers essential insights into why the problems of consumption, environmental insecurity, and unsustainable development persist, as well as why government and corporate policies so often cause even greater injustice." Peter Dauvergne, University of British Columbia "Detraz's book shows how our understanding of environmental issues is enhanced by considering the particular experiences of women and men in the face of environmental degradation. The analysis is both straightforward - accessible to a beginner - and sophisticated, tracing how different feminisms build on the core concepts of sustainability and justice to transform familiar debates in global environmental politics." Kathryn Hochstetler, University of Waterloo"A thorough, accessible and succinct overview of the debates to date. This book is extremely helpful in laying out the field of GEP…as well as in achieving its specific aim to develop analytical connections between gender and environment. The clarity and comprehensiveness of the overviews are very useful for educators and learners alike."Environmental Education ResearchTable of ContentsAcknowledgments vii Abbreviations ix 1 Introduction: How Are Gender and the Environment Connected? 1 2 Sustainability and Sustainable Development as Gendered Concepts 20 3 Revealing Gender in Environmental Justice 45 4 Too Many People? Gender and Population Debates 69 5 Too Much Stuff? Gender and Debates about Consumption 94 6 Too Little Security? Gender and the Securitization of the Environment 120 7 Conclusion: Gendered Sustainability and Justice in Climate Change Debates 146 Notes 166 References 174 Index 203

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Book SynopsisIn recent decades, China has become a quasi-capitalist economic powerhouse. Yet it continues to be ruled by the same Communist Party-dominated government that has been in power since 1949. But how has China's political system achieved such longevity? And what does its stability tell us about the future of authoritarian versus liberal democratic governance? In this detailed analysis of the deeply intertwined relationship between the ruling Communist Party and governing state, noted China expert Teresa Wright provides insightful answers to these important questions. Though many believe that the Chinese party-state has maintained its power despite its communist and authoritarian features, Wright argues that the key to its sustained success lies in its careful safeguarding of some key communist and authoritarian characteristics, while simultaneously becoming more open and responsive to public participation. She contends that China's post-Mao party-state compares well to diffeTrade Review"Much more than a textbook, this study is a sustained treatment of governance and political stability in China. In it, Teresa Wright provocatively suggests that the current regime, despite the many challenges it faces, may last longer than we think, not least because it has already carried out reforms that make it more "democratic," or at least accountable to the populace in ways that do not require free and fair elections." Kevin J. O'Brien, University of California, Berkeley "Teresa Wright is one of the most eloquent writers on contemporary China, and this book shows her at her best. By describing how political power is organized, obtained, and used in China, she is able to explain a key paradox of China today: how a regime can be authoritarian, lacking the rights and freedoms that many in the West take for granted, and at the same time legitimate in the eyes of many Chinese. Whereas many outside observers consider repression to be the main source of the Communist Party?s staying power, Wright shows how producing economic growth and political order, providing necessary goods and services, and addressing the changing wants and needs of an evolving society are also part of the solution to the puzzle of stable authoritarianism in China." Bruce Dickson, George Washington UniversityTable of ContentsMap vi Chronology vii Acknowledgments xiv Acronyms xvi 1 Sources of Stable Governance in China 1 2 Party and State, or Party-State? 18 3 Who Serves in the Party-State? 41 4 Maintaining Public Relations 76 5 Managing the Economy 113 6 Providing Goods and Services 145 7 Stable Authoritarianism? 180 Notes 196 Index 210

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Book SynopsisIn recent decades, China has become a quasi-capitalist economic powerhouse. Yet it continues to be ruled by the same Communist Party-dominated government that has been in power since 1949. But how has China's political system achieved such longevity? And what does its stability tell us about the future of authoritarian versus liberal democratic governance? In this detailed analysis of the deeply intertwined relationship between the ruling Communist Party and governing state, noted China expert Teresa Wright provides insightful answers to these important questions. Though many believe that the Chinese party-state has maintained its power despite its communist and authoritarian features, Wright argues that the key to its sustained success lies in its careful safeguarding of some key communist and authoritarian characteristics, while simultaneously becoming more open and responsive to public participation. She contends that China's post-Mao party-state compares well to diffeTrade Review"Much more than a textbook, this study is a sustained treatment of governance and political stability in China. In it, Teresa Wright provocatively suggests that the current regime, despite the many challenges it faces, may last longer than we think, not least because it has already carried out reforms that make it more "democratic," or at least accountable to the populace in ways that do not require free and fair elections." Kevin J. O'Brien, University of California, Berkeley "Teresa Wright is one of the most eloquent writers on contemporary China, and this book shows her at her best. By describing how political power is organized, obtained, and used in China, she is able to explain a key paradox of China today: how a regime can be authoritarian, lacking the rights and freedoms that many in the West take for granted, and at the same time legitimate in the eyes of many Chinese. Whereas many outside observers consider repression to be the main source of the Communist Party?s staying power, Wright shows how producing economic growth and political order, providing necessary goods and services, and addressing the changing wants and needs of an evolving society are also part of the solution to the puzzle of stable authoritarianism in China." Bruce Dickson, George Washington UniversityTable of ContentsMap vi Chronology vii Acknowledgments xiv Acronyms xvi 1 Sources of Stable Governance in China 1 2 Party and State, or Party-State? 18 3 Who Serves in the Party-State? 41 4 Maintaining Public Relations 76 5 Managing the Economy 113 6 Providing Goods and Services 145 7 Stable Authoritarianism? 180 Notes 196 Index 210

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Book SynopsisLabor is the source of all wealth. Without workers, the world's natural resources cannot be transformed into finished goods and services cannot be delivered. Labor, though, is a uniquely important resource for the very simple reason that working people have sentience.Trade Review"Superbly explicated and assisted by well-chosen case studies, Andrew Herod's analysis of the uniqueness of labor as a resource is both captivating and convincing. Wonderful work!"—Jon Agnone, University of Washington "In this bold and pithy text Herod reminds us that labor is a vital resource with a mind of its own. This book is an excellent introduction to the fast-changing world of work and why it matters so much."—Jane Wills, Queen Mary, University of London "... an accessible text for undergraduates, and while clearly driven by a geographic imagination, it should be read by all labor studies students."—Economic Geography "In his new book, geographer Andrew Herod brings the labor question back into the heart of understanding the global economic processes shaping the world we live in."—Antipode "Herod's Labor is an excellent book. It succeeds brilliantly as an introductory text, but also presents important arguments and evidence deserving a wider readership."—Journal of Industrial Relations "... fresh and compelling."—Rick Halpern, University of TorontoTable of Contents Table of Contents List of Figures List of Tables Acknowledgement Introduction Chapter 1 – A Resource Unlike Any Other Labor as Object Labor as Subject Summary Chapter 2 – Labor in Global Context Moving On Rural to urban migration Intra-continental migration Inter-continental migration Growing in Place Summary Chapter 3 – Globalization and Labor FDI’s Implications for Labor GPNs and Labor as Object and Subject Waste, Global Destruction Networks, and Labor Summary Chapter 4 – Neoliberalism and Working Precariously Neoliberalism and Precarious Work Forms of Precarity and Their Present Dynamics Summary Chapter 5 – From Drudge Work to Emancipated Workers? Laboring in the Old Economy On the Swing to the Cancer in the Bush Iron Ore Mining in Western Australia Sweet Work? – Cocoa Plantation Workers in West Africa Fishy Business – Forced Labor in the Seafood Industry Summary Chapter 6 – Meet the New Economy – Same as the Old Economy? Laboring in the New Economy Chips off the Old (Economy) Block? Call Centers – Dark Satanic Mills of the New Economy? Ghost Workers of the New Economy Summary Chapter 7 – Workers Fight Back Workers Coming Together Organizing in the Age of Precarity Summary Chapter 8 – Concluding Thoughts Bibliography

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Book SynopsisFinancial crisis, economic globalization and the strengthening of neoliberal policies present stark challenges to traditional conceptions of representative democracy. Yet, at the same time, new opportunities are emerging that propose alternative visions for the future of democracy.Trade Review"She has certainly conducted the greatest number of inquiries and case studies on the issue, but manages not to lose sight of the theoretical and normative dimensions involved." Survival "Very few authors can rival Donatella della Porta’s ability to present - in so few pages - such a broad but accurate sweep of developments in contemporary political ideas about democracy. She moves remarkably easily between exposition of classical debates in political thought and empirical research on current new forms of protest." Colin Crouch, University of Warwick "The search for a viable conception of democracy has for decades centered on procedural criteria. Rejecting this monism, and drawing on theorists like Habermas, Held, and Pateman, as well as on her own empirical work on social movements, della Porta masterfully proposes and illustrates a fourfold typology of democratic theory - and of democracies - that challenges the canon and opens a debate to compare representational, participatory, and deliberative models of democracy." Sidney Tarrow, Cornell University, author of Power in Movement "Given the current ailments of capitalist democracies, we all might be inclined to exclaim: "That is a good question!" As an answer, the author provides readers with both a nearly comprehensive inventory of causes for concern as well as her spirited and informative analysis of protest politics, the role of new media, and the potential of new democratic ambitions that are both participatory and deliberative. An overall optimistic message from one of the leading social science experts on movement politics." Claus Offe, Hertie School of Governance, Berlin "A timely in-depth investigation into the challenges and opportunities that shape the way we think about democracy. Answering the question of if and how democracy can be saved requires a diligent analysis of the ever-changing meaning of democracy and the distinct democratic qualities of different democratic models. Della Porta's book does just that, providing a solid foundation for beginning to tackle some of the more far-reaching questions regarding democracy." The International SpectatorTable of ContentsChapter 1. Models of Democracy: An Introduction Chapter 2. Liberal Democracy: Evolution and Challenges Chapter 3. Participatory Democracy Chapter 4. Deliberative Democracy: Between Representation and Participation Chapter 5. E-Democracy? New Technologies and Democratic Deepening Chapter 6. The Challenge of Global Governance Chapter 7. Democratization and Social Movements Chapter 8. Restricting Citizens’ Participation: The Policing of Protest Chapter 9. Deliberative Experiments inside Institutions Chapter 10. Can Democracy Be Saved? A Conclusion

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Book SynopsisEast Asia has re-emerged after a long eclipse as a centre of world wealth creation and growth. Over the past four decades the region s share of world GDP has risen from less than 10 to 30 percent, a ratio that is set to rise to 40 percent by 2030.Trade Review"In contrast to other regions born of empire, South Asia has emerged as the locus of both hyper-advanced actors in global capitalism, and the source of the most significant counter-systemic challenge to it. Will the region survive these seeming contradictions, and what will be the effect on the rebalancing of global power? Philip Golub�s timely study provides a unique perspective on these contradictory trend, and illuminating answers to these questions. This is an eminently readable and intellectually stimulating study by one of the most astute observers of global trends."Philip Nel, University of OtagoTable of ContentsPreface 1. Globalization, East Asia and the Dynamics of Capitalist Development 2. Early-Modern Encounters, Late-Modern Collisions 3. War Making and State Making After 1945 4. Developmental States and Flying Geese 5. China�s State Capitalist Mutation 6. Looking Forward Notes

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Book SynopsisEast Asia has re-emerged after a long eclipse as a centre of world wealth creation and growth. Over the past four decades the region s share of world GDP has risen from less than 10 to 30 percent, a ratio that is set to rise to 40 percent by 2030.Trade ReviewIn contrast to other regions born of empire, South Asia has emerged as the locus of both hyper-advanced actors in global capitalism, and the source of the most significant counter-systemic challenge to it. Will the region survive these seeming contradictions, and what will be the effect on the rebalancing of global power? Philip Golub’s timely study provides a unique perspective on these contradictory trend, and illuminating answers to these questions. This is an eminently readable and intellectually stimulating study by one of the most astute observers of global trends. Philip Nel, University of OtagoTable of ContentsPreface 1. Globalization, East Asia and the Dynamics of Capitalist Development 2. Early-Modern Encounters, Late-Modern Collisions 3. War Making and State Making After 1945 4. Developmental States and Flying Geese 5. China�s State Capitalist Mutation 6. Looking Forward Notes

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Book SynopsisThe European Union finds itself at a critical juncture; not only has the deepening crisis in the eurozone weakened the EU s internal structure, it has impacted significantly on its international image and external relations.Trade Review"Smith delivers an outstanding new edition, which accounts for more recent developments, such as the Lisbon Treaty. Adhering to a thematic structure, the book is unique in its in-depth analysis of a selection of some of the most important aspects of EU foreign policy." George Kyris, University of Warwick "Karen Smith’s book has rightly established itself as a key text. The enduring strength of the book through its multiple editions is its comprehensive and interlocking assessment of all strands of the EU’s engagement with international relations. It has yet to be bettered as a sophisticated analysis of European foreign policy that is both suitable for newcomers to the subject while also offering cogent insight to experienced analysts." Richard G. Whitman, University of KentTable of ContentsChapter 1: Introduction: Conceptualising EU Foreign Chapter 2: The Evolution of the EU as an International Actor Chapter 3: The EU’s Foreign Policy Instruments Chapter 4: Regional Cooperation Chapter 5: Human Rights Chapter 6: Democracy and Good Governance Chapter 7: Conflict Prevention Chapter 8: The Fight Against International Crime Chapter 9: Conclusion Appendix Notes

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Book SynopsisThis book sets out to unravel and explain the puzzle of the global rise of China: how, in just forty years, China has been quickly transformed from a poor, backward third-world country to one of the world s core economic powerhouses.Trade Review"A comprehensive assessment of "where China stands today" in terms of technological innovation, the resilience of Communist Party rule, and debates about environmental sustainability and global hegemony. A wonderful book for a broad audience!"David Smith, University of California Irvine"So and Chu are keen observers of China’s economy and society. In The Global Rise of China they capture the drama of China’s rise and inject a powerful new concept into the China debate: ‘state neoliberalism.’ All future writing on China’s economy and society will have to grapple with So and Chu’s approach. Essential reading for sociologists, political scientists, and sinologists of all ideological persuasions."Salvatore Babones, Sydney University"With considerable analytical rigor and clarity in exposition, So and Chu delineate the role of the Chinese party-state in the dramatic rise of China from a poor ‘third world’ state to an economic and political super-power in less than four decades. This compelling narrative will be an indispensable text for upper-level undergraduate and graduate classes on China, East Asia, and development studies courses."Ravi Palat, Binghamton University"In exploring the phenomenal economic transformation of China, Alvin Y. So and Yin-wah Chu provide a 'state-centered explanation' when they argue that the 'communist party-state' released or constrained marketisation by means of ‘state neoliberalism’ […]. Despite this, unlike many other commentators, the authors emphasise the continuities with the Great Leap Forward and other periods of socialist experimentation."Journal of Contemporary AsiaTable of ContentsMapChronologyPreface1 IntroductionSECTION ONE: The Chinese Development Miracle2 Socialist Foundation and the Critical Transition to State Neoliberalism3 State Neoliberalism: The Political Economy of the Rise of China4 Global Economic Crisis and the Deepening of State NeoliberalismSECTION TWO: Challenges of China's Global Rise5 The Challenge of Catching Up: Technological Upgrading and Moving up the Value Chain6 The Challenges of Staying in Power7 The Challenges of Sustainability: Environmental Degradation and Resource Depletion8 The Challenges of Global Rivalry: Resource Competition and Territorial Disputes9 ConclusionNotesReferences

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Book SynopsisThis book sets out to unravel and explain the puzzle of the global rise of China: how, in just forty years, China has been quickly transformed from a poor, backward third-world country to one of the world s core economic powerhouses.Trade Review"A comprehensive assessment of "where China stands today" in terms of technological innovation, the resilience of Communist Party rule, and debates about environmental sustainability and global hegemony. A wonderful book for a broad audience!"David Smith, University of California Irvine"So and Chu are keen observers of China’s economy and society. In The Global Rise of China they capture the drama of China’s rise and inject a powerful new concept into the China debate: ‘state neoliberalism.’ All future writing on China’s economy and society will have to grapple with So and Chu’s approach. Essential reading for sociologists, political scientists, and sinologists of all ideological persuasions."Salvatore Babones, Sydney University"With considerable analytical rigor and clarity in exposition, So and Chu delineate the role of the Chinese party-state in the dramatic rise of China from a poor ‘third world’ state to an economic and political super-power in less than four decades. This compelling narrative will be an indispensable text for upper-level undergraduate and graduate classes on China, East Asia, and development studies courses."Ravi Palat, Binghamton University"In exploring the phenomenal economic transformation of China, Alvin Y. So and Yin-wah Chu provide a 'state-centered explanation' when they argue that the 'communist party-state' released or constrained marketisation by means of ‘state neoliberalism’ […]. Despite this, unlike many other commentators, the authors emphasise the continuities with the Great Leap Forward and other periods of socialist experimentation."Journal of Contemporary AsiaTable of ContentsMapChronologyPreface1 IntroductionSECTION ONE: The Chinese Development Miracle2 Socialist Foundation and the Critical Transition to State Neoliberalism3 State Neoliberalism: The Political Economy of the Rise of China4 Global Economic Crisis and the Deepening of State NeoliberalismSECTION TWO: Challenges of China's Global Rise5 The Challenge of Catching Up: Technological Upgrading and Moving up the Value Chain6 The Challenges of Staying in Power7 The Challenges of Sustainability: Environmental Degradation and Resource Depletion8 The Challenges of Global Rivalry: Resource Competition and Territorial Disputes9 ConclusionNotesReferences

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Book SynopsisThis book is about the global crisis and the right to resistance, about neoliberal biopolitics and direct democracy, about the responsibility of intellectuals and the poetry of the multitude. Using Greece as an example, Douzinas argues that the persistent sequence of protests, uprisings and revolutions has radically changed the political landscape.Trade Review"Douzinas stands among the handful of academics who have seen a duty to use both their position and analytical skills to convey the message of resistance to an international audience. He cannot be commended enough." Antipode "Douzinas' writings form an exciting entry point into the critical theories that are coming to grips with the age we live in. By asking if another world is possible, Douzinas presents some hope that the rebellion against austerity is perhaps a sign of a more democratic and equitable Europe to come." LSE Review of Books "Solidarity with the hardships imposed on the Greek people by the agents of the financial capital is not enough - one has to start THINKING about Greece today. This is what Costas Douzinas does in Philosophy and Resistance in the Crisis - he treats Greece as a symptom of what is wrong in today's global capitalism, and as a lesson in how the people should resist the fate imposed on them by global capitalism. This is not a book about the exotic case of Greece - it is a book about all of us, which is why we all should also read it!" Slavoj Zizek “The lessons drawn here will be of interest to anyone who wants to bring about radical change. Whether readers agree with Douzinas' conclusions and ideas they cannot afford to ignore them.” Red Pepper "In a passionate revival of the classical concept of fearless speech, Douzinas offers a cri de coeur for intellectual engagement and ethical responsibility in the face of the Eurozone crisis. Counterposing Greek philosophy to the Greek statistics of the money managers he makes an urbane argument for rethinking the concept of Europe at the site of its original inception." Peter Goodrich, Cardozo School of Law, New York "Read this book. Douzinas opens a new terrain for critical theory, a much needed terrain in theses times of new insurgencies across the world. Beautifully written and carefully argued Douzinas offers us a profound rethinking of major concepts of critical theory as we now confront a new era of mass up risings." Ducilla Cornell, Rutgers UniversityTable of ContentsPrologue: The age of resistance page 1 Part I Crisis 1 The Queen’s question 19 2 The biopolitics of pleasure and salvation 32 3 Anomie I: Social ethos and political cynicism 49 4 The crisis as spectacle 64 Part II Philosophy 5 Adikia: The eternal return of resistance 77 6 Anomie II: Disobedience, resistance, sovereignty 89 7 Political ontologies 107 8 People, multitude, crowd 119 Part III Resistance 9 Stasis Syntagma: The subjects and types of resistance 137 10 Demos in the square 155 11 Lessons of political strategy 176 Epilogue: The Europe to come 198 Notes 209 Index 224

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Book SynopsisIn this important new book the renowned historian Serge Gruzinski returns to two episodes in the sixteenth century which mark a decisive stage in global history and show how China and Mexico experienced the expansion of Europe.In the early 1520s, Magellan set sail for Asia by the Western route, Cortes seized Mexico and some Portuguese based in Malacca dreamed of colonizing China. The Aztec Eagle was destroyed but the Chinese Dragon held strong and repelled the invaders - after first seizing their cannon. For the first time, people from three continents encountered one other, confronted one other and their lives became entangled. These events were of great interest to contemporaries and many people at the time grasped the magnitude of what was going on around them. The Iberians succeeded in America and failed in China. The New World became inseparable from the Europeans who were to conquer it, while the Celestial Empire became, for a long time to come, an unattainable goal. Trade Review""A groundbreaking study… a feat of scholarship with striking and far reaching interpretations."Asian Review of Books"Serge Gruzinski has made a brilliant contribution to the new genre of “connected” history in this study, which contrasts the successful conquest of Mexico by the Spaniards with the failure of Portuguese attempts to colonize China." Peter BurkeTable of ContentsIntroductionChapter 1 - Two tranquil worldsChapter 2 - Openness to the worldChapter 3 - Because the world is roundChapter 4 - A leap into the unknown?Chapter 5 - Books and letters from the other end of the worldChapter 6 - Embassy or conquest?Chapter 7 - The clash of civilizationsChapter 8 - Naming the otherChapter 9 - A story of cannonChapter 10 - Opacity or transparency?Chapter 11 - The greatest cities in the worldChapter 12 - The Hour of the crimeChapter 13 - The Place of the WhitesChapter 14 - To everyone their own post-warChapter 15 - The secrets of the South SeaChapter 16 - China on the horizonChapter 17 - When China awakesConclusion - Towards a global history of the RenaissanceNotesBibliography

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Book SynopsisMass protests have raged since the global financial crisis of 2008. Across the world students and workers and environmentalists are taking to the streets. Discontent is seething even in the wealthiest countries, as the world saw with Occupy Wall Street in 2011. Protest Inc.Trade Review"A gloomy, gripping, book, full of disheartening statistics. The essential message of the book is pretty clear - 'the rich are winning'."The Ecologist"A tremendous book - hard-hitting, passionate, and beautifully written - that deserves to be read by everyone who is interested in social change. The authors investigate how corporate values and behaviors are weakening the impact of global citizen action. We must heed their call."Michael Edwards, Demos, New York, and editor of Transformation"This original and compelling book provides a much needed wake-up call about the creeping de-radicalizing influence of big business on activism in the contemporary world."Michael Maniates, Professor of Social Sciences, Yale-NUS, Singapore"Speaking the truth to power risks leaving you with the truth and them with the power. Much as the corporate model of organizing production affects and infects so much else in modern society, this fine analysis shows how it has done the same to many of its social critics."Richard Wolff, Professor of Economics, University of MassachusettsTable of ContentsAcknowledgments vii 1 Where are the Radicals? 1 2 Seeing Like a Corporation 29 3 Securitizing Dissent 55 4 Privatizing Social Life 82 5 Institutionalizing Activism 108 6 A Corporatized World Order 134 Notes 157 Index 193

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Book SynopsisThe planet is sick. Human beings are guilty of damaging it. We have to pay. Today, that is the orthodoxy throughout the Western world.Trade Review"As stylistically gratifying as he is intellectually lucid, Bruckner presents a clear alternative to the accepted thought on one of this era's hottest topics."—Publishers Weekly "A sizzling new polemic against apocalyptic environmentalism."—San Francisco Chronicle "The best tonic for stale science communications I've read in a while."—Cool Green Science "Pascal Bruckner is a brilliant writer – astute, learned, broad-ranging, mordant, sometimes mischievous, and sometimes prophetic. He is one of the handful of writers around the world who define the intellectual history of our time."—Paul Berman, author of The Flight of the Intellectuals "With his usual verve and eloquence, in The Fanaticism of the Apocalypse Pascal Bruckner offers a bracing and provocative critique of an ever-more-pervasive and fanatical Green politics and ideology. For Bruckner, the ecological catastrophism the latter promotes constitutes less a salutary call to action than a return to the politics of guilt encouraged by exhausted ideologies, religions, and religious institutions, the Catholic Church in particular. This book will please some and consternate others, but its intelligence and originality make it an important book for our times."—Richard Golsan, Texas A&M University "For anyone who has had enough of being harangued for single-handedly destroying the planet for future generations, Pascal Bruckner's new book will come as a welcome breath of fresh and unpolluted air."—NormandieTable of ContentsIntroduction: The Return of Original Sin 1 Part I The Seductive Attraction of Disaster 5 1 Give Me Back My Enemy 7 2 Have the Courage to be Afraid 24 3 Blackmailing Future Generations 49 Part II Progressives Against Progress 69 4 The Last Avatar of Prometheus? 71 5 Nature, a Cruel Stepmother or a Victim? 91 6 Science in the Age of Suspicion 105 Part III The Great Ascetic Regression 133 7 Humanity on a Strict Diet 135 8 The Poverty of Maceration 149 9 The Noble Savage in the Lucerne 162 Epilogue: The Remedy is Found in the Disease 184 Notes 187

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Book SynopsisFew doubt that China wants to be a major economic and military power on the world stage. To achieve this ambitious goal, however, the PRC leadership knows that China must first become an advanced information-based society.Trade ReviewGreg Austin has produced a much needed, comprehensive examination of China�s evolving approach to the increasingly important cyber world. Austin focuses on Chinese cyber policies and views in three critical areas: domestic politics, economics, and national security. He concludes that while China is well positioned to become a major advanced information society, it will fail to reap the benefits of such a development if it remains locked in its current �ethical dead end�. This is an essential read for anyone interested in the impact of China�s rise on a key global issue. Michael D. Swaine, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, Washington, DC In this book, Greg Austin offers a convincing analysis of the dilemma China is facing: this country has ambitions to become an advanced information society, but while developing its own version of e-government, the Communist Party remains keen to monitor and control the internet tightly. In the Chinese cyberspace, security overrides information. Under such conditions can China continue to rise? Cyber Policy in China will convince you that the country may not unless it introduces dramatic political changes. Jean-Pierre Cabestan, Hong Kong Baptist University "A must read. This book takes us through a detailed and engaging journey into the realm of cyber policy in China." LSE Review of Books "Greg Austin�s Cyber Policy in China provides an informed perspective on the experience of arguably the world�s most empowered state in both harnessing the potential of, but also controlling, the hugely disruptive changes that cyberspace brings, providing an explanation through recent Chinese history and its current policy direction."STRIFE "Greg Austin�s well-written and informative book succeeds in providing a systematic account of cyber policy in China that should be relatively easy to understand even for people without much background knowledge about the country�s internal politics, economy, and international relations."National Communication Association "Overall, the book offers an essential introduction to cyber policy-making in China, through which students and scholars in China studies can gain a deeper insight into the challenges and risks that the CCP is facing on both the domestic and international fronts. It is a welcome contribution to studies on China"Political Studies ReviewTable of Contents Preface Acknowledgments 1. China�s Cyber Ambition 2. Legacy Values 3. eDemocracy, iDictatorship 4. Innovative Information Society 5. Security in the Global Infosphere 6. The Road Ahead

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Book SynopsisUranium, the most atomically unstable natural element on earth, has a unique place in the global geopolitics of resources. It provides energy to millions of people and its isotopes are used to power spacecraft and in nuclear medicine.Trade Review"A refreshing and highly readable analysis that takes a broad historic look at the discovery and exploitation of uranium and the moral, political and strategic questions to which its development has given rise." Angela Kane, Vienna Center for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation "In this significant work, Anthony Burke traces the generative powers of a formidable metal that has shaped world politics in profound ways. Highlighting the toxic and dangerous effects of uranium through its entire production chain and failed attempts to control its uses, Burke makes an urgent humanitarian argument for nuclear disarmament." Shampa Biswas, Whitman CollegeTable of ContentsContents Acknowledgements Abbreviations 1 The Politics of Uranium 2 The Brief History of a Resource 3 Weapons and Security 4 Mining, Politics and People 5 Energy, Risk and Climate 6 Challenges and Futures Selected Readings

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Book SynopsisUranium, the most atomically unstable natural element on earth, has a unique place in the global geopolitics of resources. It provides energy to millions of people and its isotopes are used to power spacecraft and in nuclear medicine.Trade Review"A refreshing and highly readable analysis that takes a broad historic look at the discovery and exploitation of uranium and the moral, political and strategic questions to which its development has given rise." Angela Kane, Vienna Center for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation "In this significant work, Anthony Burke traces the generative powers of a formidable metal that has shaped world politics in profound ways. Highlighting the toxic and dangerous effects of uranium through its entire production chain and failed attempts to control its uses, Burke makes an urgent humanitarian argument for nuclear disarmament." Shampa Biswas, Whitman CollegeTable of ContentsContents Acknowledgements Abbreviations 1 The Politics of Uranium 2 The Brief History of a Resource 3 Weapons and Security 4 Mining, Politics and People 5 Energy, Risk and Climate 6 Challenges and Futures Selected Readings

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Book SynopsisDuring the Cold War the concept of international security was understood in military terms as the threat or use of force by states.Trade ReviewIn this second edition of Critical Approaches to International Security Karin Fierke retains the thematic strengths of the first edition while mapping changes in the contours of the field of critical security studies since 2007. With her focus on security as both constructed and necessarily political, Karin Fierke remains one of the most important voices on critical theoretical engagement with security in international relations. This text is a must-read for any student or researcher serious about the study and practice of security. Matt McDonald, The University of Queensland Pushing further the debates over critical approaches to security studies, the second edition of Fierke's book addresses its core themes -- change, identity, danger, trauma and emancipation -- in a clear and compelling manner. The book will make an excellent textbook, engaging directly with real-world security issues while remaining true to its critical engagement. Keith Krause, Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies, GenevaTable of ContentsIntroduction 1 Definitions and Redefinitions 2 The Proliferation of Concepts 3 Change 4 Identity 5 Danger 6 Fear and Trauma 7 Human Insecurity 8 Emancipation

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Book SynopsisIn a world of high finance, unprecedented technological change, and cyber billionaires, it is easy to forget that a major source of global wealth is, literally, right under our noses.Trade Review"Gavin Fridell�s insightful, well argued and up-to-date analysis of the world coffee economy demonstrates that the state�s role in coffee statecraft continues to be essential to creating a more just division of the earnings in the world of coffee. As well as providing a thorough guide to the economics and politics of one of the world�s most important commodities, this book will spark much needed debate about the nature of neoliberalism and market-based solutions to economic and social problems." Steven Topik, University of California Irvine"Gavin Fridell provides an invaluable, beautifully written and thoroughly engaging account of the contemporary global coffee market. I would recommend this work widely, not just for those interested in any aspect of the coffee economy but also for those interested in contemporary changes to the global economy or agrarian commodities."Economic GeographyTable of Contents1. The Global Market and Coffee Statecraft2. Making Coffee3. Pro-Poor Regulation4. Coffee Unleashed?5. Fair Trade and Corporate Power6. Coffee and the Non-Developmental State

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Book SynopsisChina s military transformation is one of the major geo-strategic developments of the 21st Century. Billions of dollars are being spent modernizing The People s Liberation Army (PLA) as China seeks to upgrade and expand its military capabilities to rival the US.Table of Contents Chronology Preface Acknowledgements Abbreviations Introduction 1. China�s Changing Civil-Military Relations 2. PLA Politics Under Jiang 3. The PLA and National Security 4. The People�s Armed Police 5. National Defense Strategy 6. Aerospace Power 7. China�s Deep Ocean Expansion Conclusion Notes

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Book SynopsisSocial movements play a vital and increasingly visible role in modern politics. Headline-grabbing demonstrations against authoritarian governments, police brutality, economic inequality, and other grievances suggest that, around the world, social movements are seen as powerful catalysts of change.Trade Review"From its opening discussion of protests in North Charleston, Sana'a (Yemen), Cape Town, and Madrid on April 10, 2015 to its analysis of the Women's March on January 22, 2017, Protest Politics Today is a compelling synthesis of theory and practice that will be taught in a wide range of social science courses. I look forward to using it in my own course, Contesting Injustice."—Elisabeth Jean Wood, Yale University "How do deeply invested participants come together in public displays of commitment and passion - in social movements? This is the subject of Devashree Gupta's riveting new book. The book ranges from how modern movements developed to the approaches scholars have used to study them, to how movements organize and strive to influence social and political change. Immensely readable and deeply informative, Protest Politics Today provides a succinct yet rich introduction to the field of social movements and contentious politics."—Sidney Tarrow, Cornell University and author of Power in MovementTable of Contents1. The Politics of Protest 2. The Activist 3. The Organization 4. The Target 5. The Message 6. The Tactic 7. The Response 8. The Aftermath 9. The Future Bibliography

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Book SynopsisInternational Relations (IR) theorists speak with conviction, and often passion, to the global condition of human society. The result is an important, dynamic and often deeply divided field. This long-awaited new edition of International Relations Theory Today offers undergraduate and postgraduate students an essential guide to the complex terrain of IR theory and the key questions on its agenda. With chapters by 25 prominent and provocative IR theorists, the book reveals the intellectual excitement - and turmoil - of theorizing world politics. It reflects the conflicts and tensions around the profound challenges facing the contemporary world, such as climate change, globalization, nuclear proliferation, and economic and political injustice and conflict, while also expressing hope that we can better understand, and respond to, these challenges. Above all, this book demonstrates the significance of thinking theoretically about international relations and develoTrade ReviewThe first edition of this book in 1995 defined IR theory for many students and scholars. This second edition will surely do the same. Booth and Erskine have creatively presented the “argumentative discipline”, and their contributors demonstrate the multiple ways in which we can utilize IR theory.Anthony Lang, University of St Andrews A delightfully fresh, engaging and accessible introduction to IR theory for the new millennium. The contributions by the editors and their first-rate cast of authors will leave readers in no doubt as to the power, necessity and critical virtues of theory!Robyn Eckersley, University of Melbourne This collection of essays is a must-read for students and scholars of international relations. The authors contributing to the volume represent both problem-solving and critical perspectives, and their essays respect the past and reveal the future of IR theory – once again reminding us of the importance of pluralism in our scholarship and teaching in a discipline where controversy rules.Steven Lamy, University of Southern CaliforniaTable of ContentsTABLE OF CONTENTSPrefaceContributorsList of FiguresINTRODUCTION: THE ARGUMENTATIVE DISCIPLINEKen Booth and Toni ErskinePART I: CONTESTATIONS1. FIVE GENERATIONS OF IR THEORYNicholas Onuf2. THEORY AND PRACTICE IN INTERNATIONAL RELATIONSChris Brown3. IR THEORY AS IDENTITY DISCOURSES Richard Ned Lebow4. IR THEORY AND THE QUESTION OF SCIENCEInanna Hamati-Ataya5. IR THEORY AS AN ETHICAL PURSUITMolly Cochran6. DO IR SCHOLARS ENGAGE WITH THE SAME WORLD?Pinar Bilgin7. ‘IT’S THE ECONOMY, STUPID...’Craig MurphyPART II: THEORIES AND ISSUES8. THE FUTURE OF WAR AS THE ULTIMA RATIOWilliam Wohlforth9. THE NUCLEAR REVOLUTION AS THEORYCampbell Craig10. CARMEN MIRANDA RETURNSCynthia Enloe11. GLOBAL CAPITALISM, INEQUALITY, AND POVERTYDavid Blaney and Naeem Inayatullah12. ‘CIVILISED’ RESTRAINT AND INTERNATIONAL SOCIETYAndrew Linklater13. DEMOCRACY IN A GLOBALISED WORLDHeikki Patomäki14. PROTEST AND INTERNATIONAL POLITICS IN THE INFORMATION AGEColin Wight15. GLOBAL GOVERNANCE BEYOND IR?Thomas Weiss and Rorden Wilkinson16. INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS IN THE ANTHROPOCENEOran YoungPART III: THEORIZING IR TOMORROW17. THE FUTURE FROM INSIDE THE LIBERAL WORLD ORDERJennifer Sterling-Folker18. MUST IR REMAIN ABSTRACT IN THE FUTURE?Christine Sylvester19. STUDYING WORLD POLITICS AS A COMPLEX ADAPTIVE SYSTEMNeta C. Crawford20. A NEO-HOBBESIAN FUTURE?Michael C. Williams21. THE INTERNATIONAL STUDIES ASSOCIATION PRESIDENTIAL ADDRESS 2157 (TWO EXCERPTS)Patrick Thaddeus JacksonCONCLUSION: RESPONSIBILITY AND THE ARGUMENTATIVE DISCIPLINEKen Booth and Toni ErskineReferencesIndex

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Book SynopsisWhat does it mean to live dangerously? This is not just a philosophical question or an ethical call to reflect upon our own individual recklessness. It is a deeply political issue, fundamental to the new doctrine of resilience that is becoming a key term of art for governing planetary life in the 21st Century.Trade Review“Brad Evans and Julian Reid provide a radical critique of the concept of resilience and its traveling companions of vulnerability, insecurity, and catastrophe” NY Journal of Books "One of the most radical and illuminating critiques of the currently fashionable notion of resilience." Saskia Sassen, Columbia University "Anyone interested in political theory after biopolitics must read this book." Cary Wolfe, Rice University "Evans and Reid do more than provide a devastating critique of resilience – they dare us to leave this barren landscape by having the confidence to embrace human life as art, and to assert our poetic and dramatic subjectivities against the dominance of the machine." Mark Duffield, University of Bristol "A tour de force. Brad Evans and Julian Reid mount a powerful indictment of the prophetic image of thought and the oppressive worldview of endless insecurity and threat that such thinking produces. If there is any possibility of welcoming and celebrating a world yet to come, one that is radically different from what currently is, we must, they insist, begin by moving beyond the inertia and defeatism that a catastrophic imaginary generates." Adrian Parr, University of CincinnatiTable of ContentsPreface and Acknowledgements ix 1 Anthropocene 1 2 Insecure by Design 38 3 The Poverty of Vulnerability 68 4 Living Dangerously 91 5 Atmos 120 6 Endgames 141 7 The Art of Politics 167 Notes 204 Select Bibliography 223 Index 231

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Book SynopsisLong known as the world's factory, China is the largest manufacturing economy ever seen, accounting for more than 10% of global exports. China is also, of course, home to the largest workforce on the planet, the crucial element behind its staggering economic success.Trade Review"This book lucidly exposes the underside of the Chinese economic miracle, revealing the plight of the migrant laborers who are part of the world's largest working class. Drawing on rich ethnographic data as well as careful political and economic analysis, Pun Ngai examines the conditions these workers face daily both on the job and in the dormitories. She also documents their recent radicalization and militancy, suggesting that, in China at least, working-class struggle is alive and well, contrary to popular belief. An authoritative overview that will be useful for students and general readers alike." Ruth Milkman, City University of New York "The re-making of the Chinese working class is one of the greatest stories of contemporary world history. With her well-grounded account of the struggles of migrant workers, Pun Ngai has given us a generous and insightful version of this vast transformation." Andrew Ross, New York University, author of Fast Boat to China: Lessons from Shanghai "In a series of engaged and engaging studies of China's massive transformation, Pun Ngai exposes the despotic worlds of dormitory regimes, militarized factories, and subcontracted workers, creating a terrifying vision of an insurgent proletariat. Anyone interested in the future of planet Earth must take her findings into account." Michael Burawoy, University of California, Berkeley"Pun Ngai, one of the most cited scholars in this field, will again fascinate the readers with her recent book […]. Her book covers a topic that has received wide coverage, yet this work displays the vigour and passion of an activist scholar who used to complete her ethnography by working and living as a factory worker."Journal of Contemporary Asia ”Stepping away from Marx’s classical approach of capitalist production, Pun Ngai employs cultural class analysis through a theoretical lens by situating her research in the working labourers’ living experience. This methodology provides a vivid portrait of the working labour of China.”Asian Journal of Social ScienceTable of Contents Map Chronology Acknowledgements 1. China and its Labor in the Neoliberal World 2. Capital Meets State: Re-emergence of the Labor Market and Changing Labor Relations 3. Building China: Struggle of Construction Workers 4. Making and Unmaking of the New Chinese Working Class 5. Spatial Politics: Production and Social Production of the Dormitory Labor Regime 6. Monopoly Capital in China: Foxconn Experience and Chinese Workers 7. Radicalization and Collective Action of the New Chinese Working Class References

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Book SynopsisLong known as the world's factory, China is the largest manufacturing economy ever seen, accounting for more than 10% of global exports. China is also, of course, home to the largest workforce on the planet, the crucial element behind its staggering economic success.Trade Review"This book lucidly exposes the underside of the Chinese economic miracle, revealing the plight of the migrant laborers who are part of the world’s largest working class. Drawing on rich ethnographic data as well as careful political and economic analysis, Pun Ngai examines the conditions these workers face daily both on the job and in the dormitories. She also documents their recent radicalization and militancy, suggesting that, in China at least, working-class struggle is alive and well, contrary to popular belief. An authoritative overview that will be useful for students and general readers alike." Ruth Milkman, City University of New York "The re-making of the Chinese working class is one of the greatest stories of contemporary world history. With her well-grounded account of the struggles of migrant workers, Pun Ngai has given us a generous and insightful version of this vast transformation." Andrew Ross, New York University, author of Fast Boat to China: Lessons from Shanghai "In a series of engaged and engaging studies of China’s massive transformation, Pun Ngai exposes the despotic worlds of dormitory regimes, militarized factories, and subcontracted workers, creating a terrifying vision of an insurgent proletariat. Anyone interested in the future of planet Earth must take her findings into account." Michael Burawoy, University of California, Berkeley"Pun Ngai, one of the most cited scholars in this field, will again fascinate the readers with her recent book […]. Her book covers a topic that has received wide coverage, yet this work displays the vigour and passion of an activist scholar who used to complete her ethnography by working and living as a factory worker."Journal of Contemporary Asia”Stepping away from Marx’s classical approach of capitalist production, Pun Ngai employs cultural class analysis through a theoretical lens by situating her research in the working labourers’ living experience. This methodology provides a vivid portrait of the working labour of China.”Asian Journal of Social ScienceTable of Contents Introduction: What Is to Be Done with Philosophy? Part One: A Generic Introduction Chapter 1: Theory of the Philosophical Decision Chapter 2: The Style of Non-Philosophy Part Two: Unified Theories and the Waves of Non-Philosophy Chapter 3: Politics, or a Democracy (of) Thought Chapter 4: Science, or Philosophy’s Other Chapter 5: Ethics, or Universalizing the Stranger-Subject Chapter 6: Aesthetics, or Non-Philosophy as Philo-Fiction Chapter 7: Religion, or a Rigorous Heresy Conclusion: The Future of Non-Philosophy

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Book Synopsis* This second, fully revised and expanded edition of Diehl and Balas s successful text, expertly guides students through the complexities of peace operations in a focused, engaging and authoritative way.Trade Review"Comprehensive in scope, and up to date in its coverage, this book provides an excellent account of the development of international peacebuilding and peacekeeping operations. It shows how these operations have emerged and changed over time and provides vital context for understanding contemporary challenges and new developments. It also offers new ways of evaluating international efforts to build stable peace in some of the world�s most difficult and dangerous places. New students and old hands alike will benefit from reading this important new volume." Alex Bellamy, Griffith University "With what is more than an updated historical primer on peace operations, Diehl and Balas have done a masterful job of differentiating peacekeeping and peacebuilding, synthesizing the most recent quantitative findings on correlates of success and identifying the future challenges for policymakers. All is accomplished in a highly accessible book." Karen A. Mingst, University of Kentucky"This book by Paul Diehl and Alexandru Balas provides comprehensive and thought-provoking coverage of the contemporary practice of peace operations. Through a combination of academic insights and historical examples, the authors synthesise the evolution of peace operations and critically asses their record since the creation of the United Nations. Diehl and Balas have not chosen the easy path of simply providing a copy of the first edition of this book, published in 2008. Instead, the authors clearly take stock of the constantly morphing nature of peace operations. The synthesising capacity of this book makes it a strong resource for scholars to draw from and further build upon. Its combination of theory and practice will have the reader return to this book time and time again, making it a must-have for every scholar studying peace operations."Political Studies ReviewTable of ContentsList of Figures and Tables vi 1 Introduction 1 2 The Historical Evolution and Record of Peace Operations 28 3 The Organization of Peace Operations 81 4 The Success and Failure of Peace Operations 141 5 Ten Challenges for Future Peace Operations 189 Appendix: Peace Operations 1948–2012 220 Notes 227 References and Suggested Readings 230 Index 242

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Book Synopsis* This second, fully revised and expanded edition of Diehl and Balas s successful text, expertly guides students through the complexities of peace operations in a focused, engaging and authoritative way.Trade Review"Comprehensive in scope, and up to date in its coverage, this book provides an excellent account of the development of international peacebuilding and peacekeeping operations. It shows how these operations have emerged and changed over time and provides vital context for understanding contemporary challenges and new developments. It also offers new ways of evaluating international efforts to build stable peace in some of the world�s most difficult and dangerous places. New students and old hands alike will benefit from reading this important new volume." Alex Bellamy, Griffith University "With what is more than an updated historical primer on peace operations, Diehl and Balas have done a masterful job of differentiating peacekeeping and peacebuilding, synthesizing the most recent quantitative findings on correlates of success and identifying the future challenges for policymakers. All is accomplished in a highly accessible book." Karen A. Mingst, University of Kentucky"This book by Paul Diehl and Alexandru Balas provides comprehensive and thought-provoking coverage of the contemporary practice of peace operations. Through a combination of academic insights and historical examples, the authors synthesise the evolution of peace operations and critically asses their record since the creation of the United Nations. Diehl and Balas have not chosen the easy path of simply providing a copy of the first edition of this book, published in 2008. Instead, the authors clearly take stock of the constantly morphing nature of peace operations. The synthesising capacity of this book makes it a strong resource for scholars to draw from and further build upon. Its combination of theory and practice will have the reader return to this book time and time again, making it a must-have for every scholar studying peace operations."Political Studies ReviewTable of ContentsList of Figures and Tables vi 1 Introduction 1 2 The Historical Evolution and Record of Peace Operations 28 3 The Organization of Peace Operations 81 4 The Success and Failure of Peace Operations 141 5 Ten Challenges for Future Peace Operations 189 Appendix: Peace Operations 1948–2012 220 Notes 227 References and Suggested Readings 230 Index 242

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Book Synopsis* This is an authoritative account of the life and mind of Anders Behring Breivik - the Norwegian who, on 22 July 2011, carried out one of the most vicious terrorist acts in post-war Europe.Trade Review"Superb"—London Review of Books "A highly detailed and authoritative account of the Breivik's carefully orchestrated rampage. The psychological issues raised by Borchgrevink's account, backed up by his journalistic research on Breivik's life and activities, make this book an important empirical and theoretical contribution to the literature on the study of radicalisation into violent extremism."—Perspectives on Terrorism "A powerful book that once begun is impossible to set down; surely the definitive journalistic account of a national trauma."—Ron Eyerman, Yale University "Brevik's mass murder coming of all places from Norway shook the world. By a cool clear and yet compassionate analysis the book throws Northern bright light on the heart of darkness. The book succeeds in providing a rich context which helps us us partially understand this wretched act of irrationality. The last chapter tells us a great deal about hatred. It is something we should all know about."—Avishai Maraglit "Borchgrevink’s book warrants to be embraced by sociologists and criminologists, not to mention all those who endeavour to subscribe to a better world"—David Marx "A Norwegian Tragedy will remain for a long time - a very long time - the best book about the tragedy of 22 July 2011. Read this book!"—Verdens Gang "Aage Storm Borchgrevink has written the book that had to be written about Anders Behring Breivik: strong, harrowing and compassionate - one of the richest Bildungsroman-style stories ever written."—Bergens Tidende "Possibly the most important book written so far in an effort to explain Breivik and what led to 22 July 2011. A Norwegian Tragedy is the story of Norway’s darkest day, and almost an unauthorised biography of Anders Behring Breivik."—Dagsavisen "By a cool, clear and yet compassionate analysis the book throws Nothern bright light on the heart of darkness and succeeds in providing a rich literary context, which helps us partially understand this wretched act of irrationality."—The AdvertiserTable of ContentsPreface vii 1 The Explosion 1 2 Bacardi Razz 7 3 A West End Family: Anders Behring Breivik’s Childhood 25 4 Morning on Utøya 45 5 Morg the Graffiti Bomber: Anders Behring Breivik’s Youth 59 6 The ‘Mother of the Nation’ Returns to Utøya 94 7 Andrew Berwick and Avatar Syndrome 111 8 The Safest Place in Norway 148 9 The Book Launch 161 10 Survivors 181 11 Rescuers 197 12 What Is Happening in Norway? 210 13 Anders Behring Breivik’s Seventy-Five Minutes on Utøya 226 14 Hatred 247 Notes 273 Acknowledgements 287 Index 288

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