Politics and government Books

Book SynopsisThrough a comprehensive analysis of American agricultural politics in the past half-century, Gaining Access shows when, how, and why interest groups gain and lose influence in the policy deliberations of the United States Congress. By consulting with policy advocates, John Mark Hansen argues, lawmakers offset their uncertainty about the policy stands that will bolster or impede their prospects for reelection. The advocates provide legislators with electoral intelligence in Washington and supportive propaganda at home, earning serious consideration of their policy views in return. From among a multitude of such informants, representatives must choose those they will most closely consult. With evidence from congressional hearings, personal interviews, oral histories, farm and trade journals, and newspapers, Hansen traces the evolution of farm lobby access in Congress. He chronicles the rise and fall of the American Farm Bureau, the surge and decline of party politics, the incoporation of

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Book SynopsisThis book raises questions about one of the key institutions of American government, the United States Senate, and should be of interest to anyone concerned with issues of representation.

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Book SynopsisThe task of deliberating public policy falls preeminently to Congress. But decisions on matters ranging from budget deficits to the war with Iraq, among others, raise serious doubts about its performance. This book assesses congressional deliberation by analyzing debate on the House and Senate floors.Trade Review"This book will immediately be required reading for students of congressional deliberation. The authors break new ground by employing an innovative methodology to evaluate how well floor debate informs Congress about the potential effects of policy choices." - Joseph Bessette, author of The Mild Voice of Reason"

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Book SynopsisHarold Lasswell is one of America's most distinguished political scientists, a man whose work has had enormous impact both in the United States and abroad upon not only his own field but also those of sociology, psychology and psychiatry, economics, law, anthropology, and communications. This collection of essays is the first full-scale effort to deal with the voluminous writings of Lasswell and explore his at once charming and baffling personality which is perhaps inseparable from the inventiveness, unconventionality, and unusual scope of his work. The authors of these essays, many of whom are former students or collaborators, view their subject from a variety of perspectives. What emerges is a full assessment of Lasswell's many-faceted contribution to the social scholarship of his time.

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Book SynopsisThe 2000 election showed that the mechanics of voting, such as ballot design, can make a critical difference in the accuracy and fairness of U.S. elections. Thompson argues for core democratic principles to underlie the electoral system, for the benefit of the electorate itself.Trade Review"With Just Elections, Dennis Thompson sets out to do something timely, needed, and not yet tackled in similar fashion. Using the disputed 2000 presidential election as a catalyst for exploring a broad array of other contested structural issues currently on the political and constitutional agenda, Thompson integrates democratic theory with the nitty-gritty detail of institutional practices and policy issues in a way that not only extols the virtues of situating theory in concrete contexts but actually pulls off the difficult task of doing that in a productive way. Just Elections is a genuine achievement in the application of political theory to specific problems in the legal structuring of democratic practices." - Richard Pildes, New York University School of Law

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Book SynopsisMany argue that civic duty explains why Americans engage in politics, but what does civic duty mean, and does it mean the same thing across communities? Why are people from marginalized social groups often more likely than their more privileged counterparts to participate in high-cost political activities? In The Obligation Mosaic, Allison P. Anoll shows that the obligations that bring people into the political worldor encourage them to stay awayvary systematically by race in the United States, with broad consequences for representation. Drawing on a rich mix of interviews, surveys, and experiments with Asian, Black, Latino, and White Americans, the book uncovers two common norms that centrally define concepts of obligation: honoring ancestors and helping those in need. Whether these norms lead different groups to politics depends on distinct racial histories and continued patterns of segregation. Anoll's findings not only help to explain patterns of participation but also provide a Trade Review“The Obligation Mosaic is a clearly written, thoroughly researched book that provides valuable insight into our understanding of political participation. It offers answers to questions that have challenged the field of political science for decades while breaking new ground in the topics and methods of political participation research.” -- Katherine J. Cramer, University of Wisconsin–Madison“Every few years, a new book comes along that reorients your understanding of a topic you care about deeply. The Obligation Mosaic is such a book. Two broad features make this imaginative work a must-have for scholars of American political behavior. First, Anoll injects much-needed nuance and range into the study of group norms and how they condition what our collective identities mean and why they matter for mass politics. Second, Anoll breaks new conceptual ground on the connection between group norms and group identities, and what she has to say is relevant to those who study intra- and intergroup politics in the US and beyond. This book is simply remarkable in its approach to building a theory that can apply to multiple racial and ethnic groups while using the same moving parts.” -- Efrén O. Pérez, University of California, Los Angeles"It has long been clear that some canonical research on voting behavior is inadequate for explaining the participation of non-white populations. Anoll clarifies this point with her study of the influence of social norms on behavior, showing how their effects vary across ethnoracial groups . . . This work is an impressive analysis that provides valuable new insights into the causes of participation differences across ethnoracial groups." * Choice *

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Book SynopsisFrom a leading political thinker, this book is both an invaluable playbook for meeting our current moment and a stirring reflection on the future of democracy itself.Trade Review"Political theorist Allen shrewdly analyzes how and why the US response to COVID-19 fell short, and suggests what should be done to better prepare for the next pandemic. . . . This is a trenchant call for reimagining how America functions in a time of crisis." * Publishers Weekly *"In this stirring manifesto, the renowned political theorist Allen argues that the United States’ woeful response to the COVID-19 pandemic must serve as a wake-up call for Americans to rebuild their public health infrastructure and renew their constitutional democracy." * Foreign Affairs *"In her new book, Democracy in the Time of Coronavirus, Allen argues that federalism, rather than being a problem, offers solutions to what ails democracy today. In particular, she embraces what she calls 'cooperative federalism.' . . . For Allen, cooperative federalism suggests that the federal government should focus on the big picture: setting overarching goals and identifying promising practices for how best to respond to the pandemic. In contrast, states, counties, cities, and local governments should concentrate on 'the nitty-gritty'—contact tracing, testing, treating the ill, and supporting those who are isolating." * Nation *"It’s not the first political book on the pandemic, but it’s the first I’ve taken seriously so far. . . . It takes a truly original thinker to excite the intellectual public with fresh insights on the pandemic. Allen is the political thinker the modern intelligentsia has patiently held their breath to learn from. She is among the foremost theorists on democracy so an opportunity to uncover her thoughts on how the pandemic exposed cracks in modern democratic governance is thrilling. Of course, her purpose is not to tear down democracy, but rather to discover how to repair it for the future." * Democracy Paradox *"[Allen] argues that democracies can learn from health, economic, and political crises how to reestablish social contracts and build pandemic resilience. . . This book concisely identifies the many and multivalent concerns before COVID vaccines became available—a critical period to document—and it also raises a number of provocative arguments that might form the basis for a lively reader discussion. Finally, other scholars and reformers should further consider Allen's views on social rights and integrative policy judgment." * Choice *"[Allen's] book—published during her campaign for Massachusetts governor—has an aspirational quality; it is rich with discussion of the purposes of our federal constitutional democracy, the social contract, and political legitimacy. She focuses exclusively on COVID-19 but uses the crisis to illustrate the larger problems of U.S. governance." * Boston Review *“Allen’s public life has been spent arguing for democracy, living it, teaching it. She is an exemplar of a democratic citizen, putting forth her ideas in public space for open debate and thereby encouraging us all to join her in communal democratic life.” -- Jonathan Lear, Committee on Social Thought, University of Chicago“Allen’s clear understanding of the social and political challenges to an advanced, industrial democracy that lacks foundational trust make this book an important tool in approaching the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. It is an excellent broad-brush approach to the need for restoring our social contract.” -- Daniel P. Aldrich, author of "Building Resilience: Social Capital in Post-Disaster Recovery"“Scrutinizing our founding document, Allen sees it as a clarion call for equality.” * New York Times Book Review, Editors’ Choice, on "Our Declaration" *“Remarkable. . . . A tour de force.” * New York Review of Books, on "Our Declaration" *“A primer on all that we have been missing. . . . Invaluable.” * Washington Post, on "Our Declaration" *"Political philosopher Danielle S. Allen, Conant University Professor and, for a time, a candidate for the Democratic nomination for governor of Massachusetts, has examined the pandemic in light of America’s social and political arrangements. In Democracy in the Time of Coronavirus, Allen . . . finds deep reasons for concern." * Harvard Magazine *Table of ContentsPreface Chapter 1: Democracy in Crisis Chapter 2: Pandemic Resilience Chapter 3: Federalism Is an Asset Chapter 4: A Transformed Peace: An Agenda for Healing Our Social Contract Acknowledgments References Index

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Book SynopsisTrade Review“Who we are as a nation has always been a central through line in culture wars focused on US schools. But as Zimmerman astutely argues, the disputes have morphed in substance over the past twenty years. Will culture wars in schools ever recede? In these polarized times, the answer appears to be an emphatic no.” * Amy Binder, coauthor of The Channels of Student Activism: How the Left and Right Are Winning (and Losing) in Campus Politics Today *“A fascinating tour through the strange twists and turns in America’s culture wars. Zimmerman analyzes each generation’s conflict over the schoolroom, right down to the contemporary fracas over American history itself. This compelling book shows us how culture wars always provoke the most dangerous question of all: Who are we?” * James A. Morone, author of Hellfire Nation: The Politics of Sin in American History *“Nowhere does the culture war in America rage more intensely than in education. Zimmerman provides a comprehensive map of this contested terrain and, with it, rich insight essential for a constructive way forward. Essential reading for parents, teachers, school administrators, and all concerned with the education of America’s youth.” * James Hunter, author of Culture Wars: The Struggle to Define America *"This highly informative and updated second edition of Whose America? leaves readers both relieved and concerned about the state of American history education. Clashes over religion, sex education, and the Civil War have long consumed schools and school board meetings, including fraught verbal and sometimes physical encounters. The nation lived through these battles and in most cases came out stronger. . . . The message readers are left with is that participating in debate on these issues might be the only thing holding the nation together. Recommended." * Choice *Table of ContentsPreface to the Second Edition Introduction: Beyond Dayton and Chicago Part 1: History Wars Chapter 1: Ethnicity and the History Wars Chapter 2: Struggles over Race and Sectionalism Chapter 3: Social Studies Wars in New Deal America Chapter 4: The Cold War Assault on Textbooks Chapter 5: Black Activism, White Resistance, and Multiculturalism Part 2: God in the Schools Chapter 6: Religious Education in Public Schools Chapter 7: School Prayer and the Conservative Revolution Chapter 8: The Battle for Sex Education Part 3: From Religion to History Chapter 9: Twenty-First-Century Culture Wars: From 9/11 to Donald Trump Conclusion: Who Are We Now? Acknowledgments Abbreviations Notes Index

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Book SynopsisTrade Review“In place of the stale debate over China’s progress toward a Western ‘rule of law,’ A Certain Justice offers a fresh interpretation of Chinese legal culture informed by China’s own literary traditions. Guiding the reader on a colorful journey from spy thrillers and tales of hypocrisy through contemporary court dramas, Lee reveals a vibrant legal imagination that is hierarchical rather than horizontal, encompassing both the ‘high justice’ of the state and the ‘low justice’ of society at large. The result, she suggests, is an intertwining of law and politics animated by a logic quite unlike that of Western jurisprudence, but no less important for informing conceptions of morality and governance.” * Elizabeth J. Perry, Harvard University *“Lee guides us through the rich terrain of literature and film as material archives to examine the fabric of Chinese justice. By avoiding reliance on legal jurisprudence, Lee charts how the Chinese Communist Party has become the actual arbiter of justice. Her critical examination of the legal imagination in fiction and in history suggests that by ‘positioning itself at the moral-ideological pinnacle,’ the party has been able to demand that its own legitimacy and self-preservation are at the root of justice. Her expansive investigation ranges from prewar texts to literature in postwar spy novels, to animal-themed novels in the twenty-first century. Importantly, Lee’s research explains why the injustice meted out at the lower strata of Chinese society is often seen as an acceptable sacrifice for the ‘high justice’ achieved by the state.” * Barak Kushner, University of Cambridge *“This subtle, learned, capacious book looks at China’s alternative to liberalism as a complex interplay between three terms: justice, morality, and law, with law always playing second fiddle (though a necessary fiddle) to the other two. At a moment when the Chinese statist paradigm can no longer be dismissed as an inadequate copy of Western rule of law, this timely study opens up a critical space for reappraisal.” * Wai Chee Dimock, Yale University *"By drawing on a vast and diverse body of textual evidence that allows us to better appreciate the vibrant diversity and unique contributions of Chinese justice to global legal cultures, Haiyan Lee has achieved conceptual breakthroughs with the potential to inspire future generations of scholars for years to come." -- Paul Katz * MCLC Resource Center Publication *"While there is already excellent work in the genre of Chinese Law and Literature, this work sets a new standard for the field. Indeed, it far exceeds the bounds of both law and literature, expanding into adjacent fields of legal and literary humanities: history, political theory, moral philosophy, and cognitive psychology, to name just some of the many literatures on which Lee draws in A Certain Justice: Toward an Ecology of the Chinese Legal Imagination. This is a smart and ambitious book filled with exciting local and global insights, some of which are dazzling." -- Teemu Ruskola * Law and Literature *Table of ContentsList of Figures Preface and Acknowledgments Introduction Chapter 1. High Justice Chapter 2. Low Justice Chapter 3. Transitional Justice Chapter 4. Exceptional Justice Chapter 5. Poetic Justice Chapter 6. Multispecies Justice Conclusion Glossary Notes Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisAn eye-opening examination of the ties between American gun culture and white male supremacy from the American Revolution to today. One-third of American adultsapproximately 86 million peopleown firearms. This is not just for protection or hunting. Although many associate gun-centric ideology with individualist and libertarian traditions in American political culture, Race, Rights, and Rifles shows that it rests on an equally old but different foundation. Instead, Alexandra Filindra shows that American gun culture can be traced back to the American Revolution when republican notions of civic duty were fused with a belief in white male supremacy and a commitment to maintaining racial and gender hierarchies. Drawing on wide-ranging historical and contemporary evidence, Race, Rights, and Rifles traces how this ideology emerged during the Revolution and became embedded in America's institutions, from state militias to the National Rifle Association (NRA).Utilizing original survey data,Trade Review"This is a deeply informed, persuasive book, offering a compelling overview of how Americans became militarized and how that militarization is increasing....An enlightening, timely study of the evolution of arguments about gun ownership." * Kirkus (starred review) *“Theoretically ambitious, empirically rich, and politically pertinent, Race, Rights and Rifles examines how guns relate to US citizenship. Reconstructing the political history of guns in the US and dissecting its ongoing impact on the present-day, Race, Rights and Rifles shows how ascriptive republicanism transforms the right to self-defense—a basic human impulse for survival—into a rallying point for political polarization and a justification for an investment in illiberal democracy.” -- Jennifer Dawn Carlson | author of "Merchants of the Right: Gun Sellers and the Crisis of American Democracy"“Why are gun killings in the United States an everyday occurrence? Race, Rights, and Rifles blends intellectual and political history, an eye-opening account of the National Rifle Association (NRA), and contemporary public opinion data to provide compelling answers. Alexandra Filindra shows that the American Revolution fused white male gun ownership with ideals of republican civic virtue in ways that the NRA has long championed. Consequentially, this has led a shocking number of Americans to believe that they have a fundamental right to engage in vigilante violence—like invading the Capitol or shooting a Black teenager who mistakenly knocks on the wrong door.” -- Rogers Smith | University of PennsylvaniaTable of ContentsList of Abbreviations Introduction Part One: Historical Foundations Chapter 1 Republican Ideology in Early America Chapter 2 An Exclusive Vision of Virtue and Citizenship Chapter 3 Militias and the Institutionalization of Ascriptive Republicanism Chapter 4 Cultural Transmission Part Two: The Origins and Worldview of the NRA Chapter 5 The Emergence of the NRA Chapter 6 An Organization of White Men Chapter 7 Political Virtue Chapter 8 Political Corruption Chapter 9 The NRA’s Theory of Democracy Part Three: Ascriptive Republicanism in Contemporary White Public Opinion Chapter 10 Ascriptive Republicanism and White Gun Attitudes Today Chapter 11 From “Stand Your Ground” to “Stand Back and Stand By” Conclusion Democratic Stability in Peril Acknowledgments Notes Index

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Book SynopsisIntroduction: Situating Contemporary Cities in Africa; G.Myers & M.Murray PART I:Culture, Imagination, Place, and Space Douala/Johannesburg/New York: Cityscapes Imagined; D.Malaquais Internal Migration and the Escalation of Ethnic and Religious Violence in Urban Nigeria; D.J.Smith Re(figuring) the City: The Mapping of Places and People in Contemporary Kenyan Popular Song Texts; J.Nyairo Photographic Essay: Johannesburg Fortified; M.J.Murray & J.Malan (photography) Douala: Inventing Life in an African Necropolis; B.Ndjio PART II: Political Economy, Work, and Livelihoods Economic Globalization from Below: Transnational Refugee Trade Networks in Nairobi; E.Campbell Changing African Cityscapes: Regional Claims of African Labor at South African-owned Shopping Malls; D.Miller Cars Are Killing Luanda: Cronyism, Consumerism, and Other Assaults on Angola's Post-War Captial City. M.A.Pitcher (with A.Graham) Photographic Essay II:Luanda, Angola; A.Graham Human Capital, Embedded Resources and EmplTrade Review"Readers of African Affairs who are seeking insights into what is now happening in a range of African cities, from Lagos to Luanda, will find plenty here...there is much of great interest and great value in this book." - Anthony O'Connor, African Affairs"Cities in Contemporary Africa is a refreshing collection, putting African cities at the center of urban thinking. It intelligently sets agendas for studying and acting in the diverse urban settings of the continent and beyond. Scholars and practitioners interested in cities everywhere will find themselves stimulated to deepen their understandings of their own cities with this exploration of cities in Africa. The continent s cities are sites for diverse, complex and inventive forms of urban living, often in situations of economic and political crisis. The authors are clear that this doesn't mean these cities are foreshadowing the future of the rest of the world; but they insist that learning from the experiences of African cities is crucial both to address these challenges, and to understand urbanism in the twenty-first century." - Jennifer D. Robinson, Professor of Urban Geography, The Open University, and author of Ordinary Cities: Between Modernity and DevelopmentTable of ContentsIntroduction: Situating Contemporary Cities in Africa; G.Myers & M.Murray PART I:Culture, Imagination, Place, and Space Douala/Johannesburg/New York: Cityscapes Imagined; D.Malaquais Internal Migration and the Escalation of Ethnic and Religious Violence in Urban Nigeria; D.J.Smith Re(figuring) the City: The Mapping of Places and People in Contemporary Kenyan Popular Song Texts; J.Nyairo Photographic Essay: Johannesburg Fortified; M.J.Murray & J.Malan (photography) Douala: Inventing Life in an African Necropolis; B.Ndjio PART II: Political Economy, Work, and Livelihoods Economic Globalization from Below: Transnational Refugee Trade Networks in Nairobi; E.Campbell Changing African Cityscapes: Regional Claims of African Labor at South African-owned Shopping Malls; D.Miller Cars Are Killing Luanda: Cronyism, Consumerism, and Other Assaults on Angola's Post-War Captial City. M.A.Pitcher (with A.Graham) Photographic Essay II:Luanda, Angola; A.Graham Human Capital, Embedded Resources and Employment for Youth in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe; M.Grant Gender Relations, Bread Winning and Family Life in Kinshasa; G.Iyenda & D.Simon PART III: Urban Planning, Administration and Governance South African Urbanism: Between the Modern and the Refugee Camp; A.Simone Planning, Anti-Planning and the Infrastructure Crisis Facing Metropolitan Lagos; M.Gandy City Life in Zimbabwe at a Time of Fear and Loathing: Urban Planning, Urban Poverty, and Operation Murambatsvina; D.Potts Social Control and Social Welfare under Neoliberalism in South African Cities: Contradictions in Free Basic Water Services; G.Ruiters

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Book SynopsisThis analysis of the current economic situation in Africa describes the international and domestic political and social developments that have contributed to the present state of affairs. The contributors call for significant changes in the manner in which Western aid is provided and utilized.

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Book SynopsisWho are the millions of people marching against the Trump administration? American Resistance traces activists from the streets back to the communities and congressional districts around the country where they live, work, and vote. Using innovative data, Dana R. Fisher analyzes how resistance groups have channeled outrage into activism.Trade ReviewAmerican Resistance is an important book, not only as a portrait of our moment but also as a challenge to traditional understandings of protest politics. Dana R. Fisher shows how wrong it is—especially in the Trump era—to draw sharp lines between protest and electoral action. She details what drove millions to come out in revolt against Trump, explains who they are, and demonstrates how the early marches translated into the unprecedented political engagement of 2018. There are lessons here for 2020 and beyond. -- E. J. Dionne, Jr., coauthor of One Nation After Trump: A Guide for the Perplexed, the Disillusioned, the Desperate, and the Not-Yet DeportedAmerican Resistance charts the course of the anti-Trump surge in activism and organizing, shedding light on crucial realities and busting myths along the way. This is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the people-powered movements that are changing American politics in the Trump era. -- Leah Greenberg, co-executive director, IndivisibleAfter the shocking 2016 election, millions of Americans took to streets and meeting halls to fight President Trump’s agenda and revitalize U.S. democracy. Using interviews with the leaders of national political groups and surveys of thousands of participants in D.C. protest marches, Dana R. Fisher offers a window into their passionate, loosely coordinated efforts to boost 2018 Democratic fortunes in Congress and the states while proclaiming a very un-Trumpian vision for the country’s future. -- Theda Skocpol, director, Scholars Strategy Network, and Victor S. Thomas Professor of Government and Sociology, Harvard UniversityExactly what happened between the 2016 election of Donald Trump and the 2018 takeover of the House of Representatives by Democrats, and how did it happen? While conventional wisdom lazily suggested a pendulum swing, Dana R. Fisher, using survey data of participants in the two-year-long Resistance, gets under the skin of this movement to help us understand how it initially came together and then was able to sustain itself through the 2018 elections. More than just a fascinating piece of sociological research, Fisher's study will be a valuable resource for movement activists, helping them better understand the inner dynamics of their organizing work. -- James Zogby, founder of the Arab American Institute and board member of Our RevolutionTerrific. -- Micah L. Sifry * The New Republic *The comprehensive guide to the Resistance: the backlash to the 2016 elections, the Blue Wave of 2018, and the enthusiasm leading to 2020. -- Ian Silverii * Colorado Politics *The book accomplishes the challenging task of informing a general audience with an interest in social movements while bringing original data and a wealth of political science and sociological research to bear on the study of “the Resistance.” * Perspectives on Politics *American Resistance will appeal to social movement scholars as well as anyone interested in understanding contemporary social change efforts. * Mobilization *Fisher’s work is unapologetically descriptive, drawing from a unique series of surveys of protestors in Washington, DC in 2017 and 2018...The data that resulted from these surveys are the most important contribution of Fisher’s book, as measuring the attitudes of protestors is a fraught business. * Contemporary Sociology *Recommended. * Choice *For anyone concerned about the state of civic engagement, Fisher presents a treasure trove of new evidence, some of it interesting and encouraging * Social Forces *Interestingly, although American Resistance focuses on protests and protesters, the book may be most effective at illustrating how a lot of people are working hard to change society even when—and perhaps especially when—they are not visible in the streets. * American Journal of Sociology *Table of ContentsPrefaceAcknowledgments1. How Did We Get Here?2. Resistance in the Streets3. Organizing the Resistance in the Districts4. Resistance in the Districts5. Looking Back While Marching Forward Methodological AppendixNotesIndex

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Book SynopsisSebastian Veg explores the rise of minjian—unofficial, unaffiliated, and among the people—intellectuals and how they have profoundly transformed China’s public culture. Minjian documents how, amid deep structural shifts, grassroots thinker-activists began to work outside academia or policy institutions in an embryonic public sphere.Trade ReviewA tour de force and an excellent contribution to an important field. -- David Ownby * The PRC History Review *Veg thoughtfully situates these “grassroots intellectuals” in a social history of Chinese thinkers. * Foreign Affairs *The first fully rounded description of the creation of this new class of thinkers, artists, and filmmakers. * New York Review of Books *The book is a timely addition to the growing body of scholarship on intellectuals and intellectual discourse in contemporary China. * Modern Chinese Literature and Culture *[Veg] does nothing less than challenge the reader to reconsider who are and how we understand 'intellectuals' in China. -- Timothy Cheek * China Quarterly *Published at a moment when the Chinese government is making increasingly muscular efforts to limit free speech, Veg’s timely and engaging study examines the ways in which Chinese “grassroots intellectuals” use a variety of different media and platforms to comment critically on sociopolitical conditions in contemporary China. -- Carlos Rojas, Duke UniversityMinjian offers a comprehensive study of new types of intellectuals in the age of digital media. Ranging from independent filmmakers and historians to lawyers and journalists, these grassroots intellectuals have transformed public culture and the meaning of being intellectuals in China. Veg tells captivating stories of feisty individuals in the context of broader historical change. An important contribution to China studies and an excellent resource for teaching. -- Guobin Yang, University of PennsylvaniaAt a time of deepening authoritarianism in China and beyond, this book provides important insights into civic resilience in the shadows of a repressive system. The author is uniquely placed to show how independent and critical minjian intellectuals, working in a variety of roles and settings, have resisted control by the system, thereby challenging the Party’s claim to power. -- Eva Pils, King’s College LondonSometimes to the distress of its leaders, China has developed an active sphere of intellectual creativity and political discussion outside the control of the Communist Party. Though unofficial this has considerable influence. Western observers tend to see only fragments. Sebastian Veg provides a major service by offering this overview, with individual biographies and a helpful analysis. -- Craig Calhoun, Arizona State UniversityChinese intellectuals used to focus on the state and “take responsibility for all under heaven.” But commercialization and a government impervious to moral approbation have given rise to a new generation of intellectuals who focus more on the concrete problems of society and distance themselves from the concerns of the state. It is this remarkable change in the ideas and status of intellectuals that Sebastian Veg dissects with such precision in this carefully researched and wonderfully written book. -- Joseph Fewsmith, Boston UniversityAbsolutely indispensable to any student of Chinese politics, society, or contemporary history, a must-read for scholars and students alike. * China Review *[This book] is researched in detail, argued convincingly, and demonstrates a great deal of sympathy for the intellectuals it studies. -- Rogier Creemers * China Journal *Deeply researched and consistently thought-provoking. * Common Knowledge *Table of ContentsAcknowledgmentsIntroduction1. Grassroots Intellectuals: Theoretical and Historical Perspectives2. Wang Xiaobo and the Silent Majority: Redefining the Role of Intellectuals After Tiananmen3. Minjian Historians of the Mao Era: Commemorating, Documenting, Debating4. Investigating and Transforming Society from the Margins: The Rise and Fall of Independent Cinema5. Professionals at the Grassroots: Rights Lawyers, Academics, and Petitioners6. Journalists, Bloggers, and a New Public CultureConclusionAppendix: Minibiographies of Thirty Minjian IntellectualsNotesIndex

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Book SynopsisAway from Chaos is a sweeping political history of four decades of Middle East conflict and its worldwide ramifications. Gilles Kepel offers a clear and persuasive narrative of the long-term causes of tension while seamlessly incorporating on-the-ground observations and personal experiences from the people who lived through them.Trade ReviewGilles Kepel has long been France’s most sophisticated scholar of radical Islam, and Away from Chaos is his personal and political summa—a remarkable synthesis of decades of passionate engagement with the Middle East. -- Robert F. Worth, The New York Times MagazineGilles Kepel has lived the torment of the modern Middle East as a scholar and, ultimately, as a target of the jihadists. In Away from Chaos, he narrates that tortured story and proposes a return for the steadying forces of a century ago—the European nations, a rising Russia, and the internal balancers of the Levant whose destiny is to bridge East and West. -- David Ignatius, Washington PostIf you want to understand the contemporary Middle East, this is the place to begin. Gilles Kepel’s book is a deeply insightful, empathetic, almost elegiac text that both explains how the region ended up in its present predicament and how it may find its way out of it. -- Odd Arne Westad, author of The Cold War: A World HistoryIn Away from Chaos, Gilles Kepel, one of the world’s most prominent scholars of Middle Eastern politics, provides a grand narrative of this region’s history over the last four decades, explaining the rise and possible end of Islamism as a mobilizing force. Relying on his deep personal engagement with the Middle East and also with Islam in Europe, Kepel masterfully charts the region’s upheavals and their grave implications for the West. What emerges is an intimate and deeply learned portrait—the culmination of a lifetime of study and sympathetic observation. -- Bernard Haykel, Princeton UniversityWho else but Gilles Kepel could have written this seductively provocative book? Kepel has drawn on his decades of deliberation and argument in this tour d’horizon of the development of Islamist movements in the Middle East since the 1960s. Away from Chaos offers a review, equally challenging and accessible, of the modern political history of the Middle East. -- Lisa Anderson, author of Pursuing Truth, Exercising Power: Social Science and Public Policy in the Twenty-First CenturyMore than other observers of events in the Middle East and North Africa today, Kepel offers a persuasive framework for understanding the turbulence and uncertainty facing the region—and how events in one country affect those elsewhere in the region and beyond. -- Dale F. Eickelman, coauthor of Muslim PoliticsAn excellent primer for anyone wanting to get up to speed on the region...devoid of the crippling ideological blinders that sometimes disfigure books about a part of the world so rife with ideology. -- Michael J. Totten * The New York Times *A powerful, sweeping overview of major Middle Eastern political change since the 1970s -- W. Andrew Terrill * Middle East Journal *Table of ContentsIntroduction: A Testament for SyriaPart I. The Barrel and the Koran1. The Islamization of the Political Order2. The Onset of International Jihad: Taking on the Near Enemy (1980–1987)3. The Second Jihadist Phase: Against the Distant Enemy (1998–2005)4. The Third Jihadist Generation: Networks and Territories (2005–2019)Part II. From Arab Spring to Jihadist Caliphate5. The Arab Spring in Context6. From the Fall of Despots to Societies in Turmoil7. Sectarianism and Derailed Rebellions: The Shiite-Sunni Fault LinePart III. After ISIS: Disintegration and Regrouping8. The Fracturing of the Sunni Bloc9. The Global Stakes in the Fight for the LevantConclusion: Middle Eastern Fault Lines and Global TectonicsAcknowledgmentsChronologyIndex

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Book SynopsisTrade Review“Riddell shows US sailors struggling for their own emancipation. Especially after 1898, he shows them also as fashioning themselves as white agents of empire. The potential for drama and tragedy is great, and fully realized, in this riveting book.”--David Roediger, author of The Sinking Middle Class: A Political History of Debt, Misery, and the Drift to the RightTable of ContentsAcknowledgments Introduction: The Seams of Empire A Leak in the Ship of State”: Maritime Labor Reform and U.S. Imperial Expansion, 1872-1900 Does Exclusion Follow the Flag? Imperial Labor Mobilization, Domestic Organized Labor, and the Emergence of a U.S. Metropole, 1902-1908 Riding the Waves of Empire: Craft Unionism, the La Follette Seamen’s Act of 1915, and the Economic Dimensions of U.S. Imperial Power, 1908 -1915 Agents of Empire: Merchant Sailors, the Great War, and the New American Merchant Marine, 1898-1919 They Always Choose Exclusion: Internal Dissent, Postwar U.S. Maritime Policy, and the Fall of the Sailors Unions, 1915-1924 Conclusion Notes Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisExplores how American Indian autobiographers' approaches to writing about their own lives have been impacted by American legal systems from the Revolutionary War until the 1920s. This book traces the way that their sustained engagement with colonial legal institutions gradually enabled them to produce a new rhetoric of Indianness.Trade Review"The book is most engaging. . . . One of the strengths of Sovereign Selves is its commitment to a complex reading of the history of engagement between colonial power and Native Americans. . . . Because Carlson shows a clear trend toward the kind of rights talk being used by American Indians today, his book has the potential to help Native Americanist scholars rethink the ways in which literary and legal histories intersect."--Western Historical Quarterly "In this superbly clear-minded and judicious study, Carlson lays out the various networks of historical and legal processes that shape and articulate Indian identities and that resonate today in ongoing struggles for Native sovereignty."--Great Plains Quarterly "David Carlson's examination of 'sovereign selves' moves examination of the Native-white encounter from the ethnohistoric to the literary, from cultural entity to individual agency. . . . Necessary to understand what has brought us to the contemporary realities of Indian land claims and other persistent conflicts."--Journal of the Early RepublicTable of ContentsCoverTitleCopyrightContentsAcknowledgmentsIntroduction1. The Discourse of Indian Law2. Seneca Politics and the Rhetoric of Engagement3. William Apess and the Constraints of Conversion4. William Apess and Indian Liberalism5. Charles Eastman and the Discourse of Allotment6. Charles Eastman and the Rights of CharacterConclusion: Toward Self-SovereigntyNotesWorks CitedIndexBack cover

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Book SynopsisA long-overlooked group of workers and their battle for rights and dignity Like thousands of African American women, Charlotte Adelmond and Dollie Robinson worked in New York's power laundry industry in the 1930s. Jenny Carson tells the story of how substandard working conditions, racial and gender discrimination, and poor pay drove them to help unionize the city's laundry workers. Laundry work opened a door for African American women to enter industry, and their numbers allowed women like Adelmond and Robinson to join the vanguard of a successful unionization effort. But an affiliation with the powerful Congress of Industrial Organizations (CIO) transformed the union from a radical, community-based institution into a bureaucratic organization led by men. It also launched a difficult battle to secure economic and social justice for the mostly women and people of color in the plants. As Carson shows, this local struggle highlighted how race and gender shaped worker conditions, labor orgTrade Review"Even progressive organizations like the ACWA actively participated in the reproduction of racial and gender hierarchies within labour markets and within their own organizations. It is a sobering finding, albeit one tempered in Carson's account by extraordinary heroism of the laundry workers themselves." --Labour"Grounded in recent scholarship, A Matter of Moral Justice combines structural analysis of the industry with deft mini-biographies and astute assessments of industrial feminism, left organizations, and the CIO itself." --Labor: Studies in Working-Class History"An engaging book on a workforce that has received surprisingly little attention from labor historians. Carson provides a highly readable analysis of how racialized and gendered were job assignments, union organizing campaigns, and labor politics."--Dennis Deslippe, author of Protesting Affirmative Action: The Struggle over Equality after the Civil Rights Revolution"With this beautifully written, emotionally powerful book, Jennifer Carson has rescued the history of organizing among African-American and Afro-Caribbean laundry workers from the shadows. Power laundries were the largest industrial employer of Black women in the U.S. in the first half of the twentieth century, but professional historians have paid little attention to these workers' long campaigns for justice. Carson narrates this crucial history with grace and verve, nuance and drama, centering the biographies of the remarkable organizers Dollie Robinson and Charlotte Adelmond and their struggle to bring decent working conditions and union recognition to a labor force made up almost entirely of women of color. As Carson relates struggles between Black women organizers and white male union leaders, fruitful but fraught alliances with Jewish organizers in the Women’s Trade Union League and the Amalgamated Clothing Workers Union, she makes clear again and again how these movements were direct forebears of the Black Lives Matter and Fight for $15 movements. This history and its powerful actors are as relevant in 2020 as they have ever been. Brava."--Annelise Orleck, author of Rethinking American Women's Activism"Carson's book is well worth the read. . . . Carson has done a masterful job making Black working-class women and intersectionality central to US history." --American Historical Review"Carson's compelling study recovers Black women-led civil rights unionism in the North and provides a powerful and understudied history of how Black women workers sought to transform the labor movement, abolish oppressive workplaces, and build a moral and just society." --Journal of American History

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Book SynopsisWhen an obscure primary election met the culture wars In 1990, a suburban Chicago race for the Republican Party nomination for state representative unexpectedly became a national proxy battle over abortion in the United States. But the hard-fought primary also illustrated the overlooked importance of down-ballot contests in America's culture wars. Patrick Wohl offers the dramatic account of a rollercoaster campaign that, after attracting political celebrities and a media circus, came down to thirty-one votes, a coin toss to determine the winner, and a recount fight that set a precedent for how to count dimpled chads. As the story unfolds, Wohl provides a rare nuts-and-bolts look at an election for state office from its first days through the Illinois Supreme Court decision that decided the winner--and set the stage for a decisive 1992 rematch. A compelling political page-turner, Down Ballot takes readers behind the scenes of a legendary Illinois election.Trade Review"Engaging prose. . . . Will likely be a popular selection as the 2024 election draws near. It will also be of interest to those teaching civics and journalism." --Library Journal“Patrick Wohl’s important, entertaining book illustrates what we lose when local news is replaced with nationalized political coverage. Anyone who thinks local politics is boring hasn’t heard of the Pullen-Mulligan race.”--Elise Jordan, NBC News and MSNBC political analyst“The Pullen-Mulligan race was unlike any other I covered in thirty-plus years in journalism on so many levels. It absolutely underscores the importance of paying attention to local races and to the critical role local media play in our democracy.”--Madeleine Doubek, former Daily Herald political reporter and executive director of CHANGE IllinoisTable of ContentsAcknowledgments Introduction Amendment XXVII Rosemary Mulligan Blood Terrorists Henry Penny Two Cents On the Trail Raccoons, Reporters, and Rapists’ Rights GOTV Dimpled Chads Heads or Tails Rematch Talk of the Town Goldwater Girls Epilogue Notes

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Book SynopsisEvery government must make unpopular demands of its citizens, from levying taxes to enforcing laws and monitoring compliance to regulations. The challenge, the author argues, is that power is not enough; the populace must also be willing to be led. He addresses this political conundrum unabashedly, using the US and Britain as his prime examples.Trade Review“This is a terrific book that I can imagine readers turning back to again and again. It is a major contribution to the literature of political science. One of Ringen's greatest accomplishments here is that he reminds readers why this field was interesting in the first place."—Alan Wolfe, Boston College -- Alan Wolfe“Nation of Devils crackles with dry epigrams. It reminds readers of how the supply-side of politics—law and government—is often neglected for the noisy demand-side that is the purview of voters and lobbyists”—The Economist * The Economist *“Cast[s] fresh light on a tired subject. . . . Nation of Devils crackles with dry epigrams. It reminds readers of how the supply-side of politics—law and government—is often neglected for the noisy demand-side that is the purview of voters and lobbyists. Demanding and idealistic, yes. But also a democracy for grown-ups.”—The Economist * The Economist *".. lively and thoughtful .. crisp and no-nonsense. Ringen's thesis is that better political leadership is possible."—Mark Mazower, Financial Times -- Mark Mazower * Financial Times *

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Book SynopsisTrade Review“Kirsten Schultz’s magnificent study of the Portuguese-Brazilian empire’s golden age explores the interconnection between wealth and race, imperial monarchy and colonial loyalty, and the shifting imaginations of reform and order across the turbulent eighteenth century. The research is impressive, and the writing gilded. It must be read by all historians of the Atlantic world.”—Jeremy Adelman, Princeton University“In this stunningly original book, Kirsten Schultz skillfully weaves disparate historiographical threads as well as her own analysis of little-known sources to present a new, compelling interpretation of the Luso-Brazilian world in the eighteenth century.”—Gabriel Paquette, University of Maine“Kirsten Schultz’s study profoundly alters our understanding of how the Portuguese crown and its advisors perceived and consequently sought to govern Portugal’s vast South American territories during the eighteenth century.”—Hal Langfur, author of Adrift on an Inland Sea: Misinformation and the Limits of Empire in the Brazilian Backlands

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Book SynopsisHow popular democracy has paradoxically eroded trust in political systems worldwide, and how to restore confidence in democratic politics Democracies across the world are adopting reforms to bring politics closer to the people. Parties have turned to primaries and local caucuses to select candidates. Ballot initiatives and referenda allow citizens to enact laws directly. Many democracies now use proportional representation, encouraging smaller, more specific parties rather than two dominant ones. Yet voters keep getting angrier. There is a steady erosion of trust in politicians, parties, and democratic institutions, culminating most recently in major populist victories in the United States, the United Kingdom, and elsewhere. Frances Rosenbluth and Ian Shapiro argue that devolving power to the grass roots is part of the problem, not the solution. Efforts to decentralize political decision-making make governments and especially political parties less effective and less able to address coTrade Review“Other political parties across the Western world have, in the past few years, experienced hostile takeovers of their own . . . Responsible Parties is one of the first books to give serious attention to the political effects of this transformation.”—Yascha Mounk, New Yorker“A trenchant and fiercely argued diagnosis of the growing pathology of representative democracy.”—John Dunn, Emeritus Professor of Political Theory and Fellow of King's College, Cambridge"Democracies that serve majorities over the long run require strong, cohesive legislative parties. Full stop. In their brilliant analysis of party systems across post-industrial democracies—steeped in the latest scholarship, animated by dramatic stories, and made urgent by the dangerous flowering of extremist parties and demagogues—Rosenbluth and Shapiro serve as expert, impassioned guides to why we must have strong parties and why, in efforts to be more representative, parties everywhere are failing democracy."—Nancy Rosenblum, Senator Joseph S. Clark Research Professor of Ethics in Politics and Government, Harvard University"One of the best books in many years on comparative democratic politics . . . compelling, courageous, and unconventional . . . A must read for anyone interested in how to restore the vitality of our democratic institutions and politics."—Richard H. Pildes, Sudler Family Professor of Constitutional Law, NYU School of Law

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Book SynopsisGeorge F. Will has been one of this country''s leading columnists since 1974. He won the Pulitzer Prize for it in 1977. The Wall Street Journal once called him perhaps the most powerful journalist in America. In this new collection, he examines a remarkably unsettling thirteen years in our nation''s experience, from 2008 to 2020. Included are a number of columns about court cases, mostly from the Supreme Court, that illuminate why the composition of the federal judiciary has become such a contentious subject.Other topics addressed include the American Revolutionary War, historical figures from Frederick Douglass to JFK, as well as a scathing assessment of how State of the Union Addresses are delivered in the modern day. Mr. Will also offers his perspective on American socialists, anti-capitalist conservatives, drug policy, the criminal justice system, climatology, the Coronavirus, the First Amendment, parenting, meritocracy and education, China, fascism, authoritarian

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Book SynopsisForeword to the Third Edition - Preface to the Second Edition - Foreword to the English Translation - A Note on Sources, Quotations and Transliteration - Introduction to the Second Edition: Arab Nationalism Revisited - PART 1: AN ATTEMPT TO DISTINGUISH THIRD WORLD FROM EUROPEAN VARIETIES OF NATIONALISM - The Origins of Nation Formation and Nationalism in Europe - Social Science Interpretations of Nationalism and of Nation Formation in the 'Third World' - The Role of Nationalism and Nation Formation in the Process of Emancipation of the Peoples of the 'Third World' - PART 2: THE EMERGENCE AND DEVELOPMENT OF NATIONALISM IN THE ARAB WORLD BEFORE THE SECOND WORLD WAR - The Historical Background of Arab Nationalism - The Genesis of Arab Nationalism - PART 3: SATI' AL-HUSRI'S THEORY OF POPULIST PAN-ARAB NATIONALISM AND ITS PHILOSOPHICAL ORIGINS - The Origins of al-Husri's Definition of the Nation - The Foundations of Sati' al-Husri's Political Theory - PART 4: AL-HUSRI'S THEORY IN ACTION: POTrade Review'...impressive study of Arab nationalism. It should quickly find its way into the required reading lists of all serious students of Arab politics, for it fills a need that has not been met thus far in the English literature.' - Michael C. Hudson, International Journal of Middle East StudiesTable of ContentsForeword to the Third Edition - Preface to the Second Edition - Foreword to the English Translation - A Note on Sources, Quotations and Transliteration - Introduction to the Second Edition: Arab Nationalism Revisited - PART 1: AN ATTEMPT TO DISTINGUISH THIRD WORLD FROM EUROPEAN VARIETIES OF NATIONALISM - The Origins of Nation Formation and Nationalism in Europe - Social Science Interpretations of Nationalism and of Nation Formation in the 'Third World' - The Role of Nationalism and Nation Formation in the Process of Emancipation of the Peoples of the 'Third World' - PART 2: THE EMERGENCE AND DEVELOPMENT OF NATIONALISM IN THE ARAB WORLD BEFORE THE SECOND WORLD WAR - The Historical Background of Arab Nationalism - The Genesis of Arab Nationalism - PART 3: SATI' AL-HUSRI'S THEORY OF POPULIST PAN-ARAB NATIONALISM AND ITS PHILOSOPHICAL ORIGINS - The Origins of al-Husri's Definition of the Nation - The Foundations of Sati' al-Husri's Political Theory - PART 4: AL-HUSRI'S THEORY IN ACTION: POPULIST PAN-ARAB NATIONALISM IN COMPETITION WITH OTHER POLITICAL CURRENTS IN THE MIDDLE EAST - Pan-Arab Nationalism versus Pan-Islamism: The Role of Islam in al-Husri's Writing - Pan-Arab versus Local Nationalism I: al-Husri and the Egyptian Nationalists - Pan-Arab versus Local Nationalism II: al-Husri's Critique of Antun Sa'ada and his Syrian Social Nationalist Party (SSNP) - Postscript - PART 5: BETWEEN ARAB NATIONALISM AND ISLAM - Notes - Bibliography - Index

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Book SynopsisThis text provides a thorough examination of the history of Myanmar from Neolithic times to the present.Myanmar has experienced a seemingly endless series of conquerors, dating from prehistoric times through the reign of Kublai Khan''s Mongol forces beginning in the late 1200s, all the way through the modern era, when it was subject to both British colonial control and invasion by the Japanese during World War II.The History of Myanmar provides a detailed, historical overview of the key people, places, and events in this often-overlooked country''s past and present. It examines the history of Myanmar, from Neolithic times to all of its ruling dynasties to the modern era in a chronological manner, providing a contextual framework for the further exploration of its complex history. This text pays special attention to the unique circumstances that led to the formation of the modern nation of Myanmar.Trade ReviewThe work includes an informative time line, an excellent index, and a sound table of contents. This history manages to be readable, brisk, and an excellent source of information. * Booklist *Table of ContentsSeries Foreword Acknowledgments Timeline of Historical Events 1 Myanmar: An Introduction 2 Prehistory: The Emergence of Civilization in Early Myanmar 3 Bagan (1044–1287) and Small Kingdoms (1287–1531) 4 The Toungoo (1531–1599) and Restored Toungoo Dynasties (1599–1752) 5 The Konbaung Dynasty (1752–1885) 6 The British Conquest of Burma 7 Burma under Colonial Rule 8 The Japanese Conquest of Burma 9 From Independence to Military Dictatorship: Burma 1948–1962 10 Myanmar 1962–1988: The Dictatorship of Ne Win 11 Revolutionary Upheaval and Aborted Democracy, 1988–1990 12 Continued Dictatorship and Lost Hope, 1990–2007 13 Political Turmoil and Natural Catastrophe, 2007–2008 14 Contemporary Myanmar: Optimism and Caution Notable People in the History of Myanmar Bibliographic Essay Index

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Book SynopsisExposing the depth of two major artists' philosophies, creative visions, stylistic tendencies, and contributions to their craft, this unprecedented comparative analysis synthesizes biographical material, critical interpretation, and selected exemplars of the writers' work. Smith reinterprets their work in a new and fascinating light, presenting Dylan as a songwriter of enigmatic wordplay and Springsteen as the melodramatic narrator of a specific community's life struggles.Both songwriters have had unique responses to the celebrity singer/songwriter tradition begun by Woody Guthrie. Smith reveals the power of authorship and the creative drive necessary to negotiate an artistic vision through the complicated mechanisms of the world of commercial art. Both have discovered their own means of traveling this difficult terrain, and Smith probes their lives and work to reveal the myriad ways in which two distinct, equally significant artists have learned from and contribuTrade ReviewRecommended. Academic collections supporting study of music and pop culture at the upper-division undergraduate level and above; general collections. * Choice *Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, And American Song is a combination dual biography and musical critique of two great and much beloved modern-day American songwriters and performers. Their distinct flavors, creative drives, and musical works are discussed in detail and contrasted in depth throughout the pages of this respectful, informative, and thoughtfully presented commentary. Simply put, Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, And American Song is must reading for the legions of Dylan and Springsteen fans, and a very highly recommended addition to academic and community library American Music History collections. * Wisconsin Bookwatch/Midwest Book Review *Table of ContentsPreface Introduction Bob Dylan Introduction The Artist The Impulse The Oeuvre The Exemplars Bruce Springsteen The Artist The Impulse The Oeuvre The Exemplars Hammond's Folly, Revisited References Index

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Book SynopsisHow are the policies, meaning and ideology of social democracy changing and what is the context for this change? The perspectives range from the critical to the sympathetic, including discussion of where social democracy is going, as well as the argument that it provides no future for radical politics at all.Table of ContentsNotes on the Contributors Introduction: L.Martell Social Democracy in the Global Revolution; M.Shaw Social Democracy and Global Governance; N.Stammers Globalization and the Renewal of Social Democracy; M.Browne & Y.Akbar Social Democracy and the EU: Who's Changing Who?; F.McGowan Social Democracy in Britain? New Labour and the Third Way; N.Cowell & P.Larkin Dutch Social Democracy and the Poldermodel; C.van der Anker Social Democracy and Structures of Governance in Britain and Germany; C.Lees The Media and Social Democracy in the US and Great Britain; S.Hoopes Capitalism, Globalization and Democracy: Does Social Democracy have a Role?; L.Martell Index

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Book SynopsisThe refugee crisis that began in 2015 has seen thousands of refugees attempting to reach Europe, principally from Syria. The dangers and difficulties of this journey have been highlighted in the media, as have the political disagreements within Europe over the way to deal with the problem. However, despite the increasing number of women making this journey, there has been little or no analysis of womenâs experiences or of the particular difficulties and dangers they may face. A Gendered Approach to the Syrian Refugee Crisis examines womenâs experience at all stages of forced migration, from the conflict in Syria, to refugee camps in Lebanon or Turkey, on the journey to the European Union and on arrival in an EU member state. The book deals with womenâs experiences, the changing nature of gender relations during forced migration, gendered representations of refugees, and the ways in which EU policies may impact differently on men and women. The book provides a nuanced and compTable of Contents Introduction: Gender, Migration and Exile Destabilising Gender Dynamics: Syria Post 2011 Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transsexual (LGBT) Syrian Refugees in Turkey The Violence of Tolerated Temporarity: Syrian Women Refugees on the Outskirts of Istanbul "Trust no one, beware of everyone": Vulnerabilities of LGBTI refugees in Lebanon Gender, Social Class, and Exile: The case of Syrian women in Cairo Death at Sea: migration and the gendered dimensions of border insecurity Women’s experience of forced migration: gender-based forms of insecurity and the uses of "vulnerability" Gender Performativity in Diaspora: Syrian Refugee Women in the UK Aggressor, Victim, Soldier, Dad: Intersecting Masculinities in the European ‘Refugee Crisis’ Conclusions

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Book SynopsisThe fourth edition of Psychology and Adult Learning has been thoroughly updated to encompass shifts in the concerns of adult educators as they respond to changing global social and economic issues. It examines the role of psychology in informing adult education practice and explores the seminal traditions of key psychological theories as well as discussing issues and problems in applying them to an understanding of adult learning and development.Providing a thoughtful and accessible approach to understanding self and personal change in adult education, and with a new emphasis on diversity, this new edition has been revised and updated in light of the impact of globalising processes, the emphasis on diversity among educators, developments in cognitive neuroscience, the impact of social media, and the theoretical move away from âgrand theoryâ. It examines the formation of identities, and places increased emphasis on how a conception of selfhood lies at the heart of teaching adults. Considering adult learning in a variety of contexts, topics covered include:â Humanistic psychology â Selfhood in the adult yearsâ The relevance of neuroscienceâ Adult intelligence and cognitionâ Behaviourismâ Group learningâ Transformative learningPsychology and Adult Learning examines the psychological dimension of adult education work by analysing and critiquing key psychological theories that have informed our understanding. It is essential reading for all those who seek a critical account of how psychology informs contemporary adult education theory and practice. Table of ContentsList of illustrations; Preface; 1. Introduction; 2. The self-directed learner and humanistic psychology; 3. The psychoanalytic approach; 4. The life history of the self; 5. Cognitive neuroscience; 6. Understanding adult intelligence and cognition: the role of experience; 7. Behaviourism; 8. Group learning; 9. Transformative learning; 10. Towards a critical understanding of practice; Index

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Book SynopsisThis book examines the visions, fantasies, frames, discourses, imaginaries, and expectations associated with six state-of-the-art energy systemsânuclear power, hydrogen fuel cells, shale gas, clean coal, smart meters, and electric vehiclesâplaying a key role in current deliberations about low-carbon energy supply and use. Visions of Energy Futures: Imagining and Innovating Low-Carbon Transitions unveils what the future of energy systems could look like, and how their meanings are produced, often alongside moments of contestation. Theoretically, it analyzes these technological case studies with emerging concepts from various disciplines: utopianism (history of technology), symbolic convergence (communication studies), technological frames (social construction of technology), discursive coalitions (discourse analysis and linguistics), sociotechnical imaginaries (science and technology studies), and the sociology of expectations (innovation studies, future studies). It draws from these cases to create a synthetic set of dichotomies and frameworks for energy futures based on original data collected across two global epistemic communitiesâ nuclear physicists and hydrogen engineersâand experts in Eastern Europe and the Nordic region, stakeholders in South Africa, and newspapers in the United Kingdom. This book is motivated by the premise that tackling climate change via low-carbon energy systems and practices is one of the most significant challenges of the twenty-first century, and that success will require not only new energy technologies, but also new ways of understanding language, visions, and discursive politics. The discursive creation of the energy systems of tomorrow are propagated in polity, hoping to be realized as the material fact of the future, but processed in conflicting ways with underlying tensions as to how contemporary societies ought to be ordered. This book will be essential reading for students and scholars of energy policy, energy and environment, and technology assessment.Trade Review"Visions, imaginaries, and fictional expectations are central for an understanding of our energy futures, determining what is desirable and undesirable, achievable or impossible. Energy visions should feature centrally in our research and policy mixes, and I welcome Visions of Energy Futures for ambitiously pushing such an agenda forward." -- Maarten Hajer, Professor of Urban Futures, Utrecht University, The Netherlands "Visions, discourses and framings of low-carbon innovations shape meanings and legitimacy that, in turn, influence support from various actors, including policymakers and funders. Contributing to debates about the performative roles of visions, Benjamin Sovacool’s new book draws important lessons from six case studies across various countries and domains, which illuminate how future energy systems are affected by discursive struggles at present. Important reading for students and scholars alike." -- Frank Geels, Professor of System Innovation, University of Manchester, UK"Technology is rooted in the future. Hence, the development and use of low-carbon energy systems requires fundamental changes in how the future is imagined. Benjamin Sovacool elegantly explores and explains how imaginations of the future could feed, guide and inspire technological innovations in six state-of-the-art energy systems. This book provides an important and timely contribution to the quest of energy transitions." -- Harro van Lente, Professor of Science and Technology Studies, Maastricht University, The NetherlandsTable of Contents List of Figures List of Tables About the Author Acknowledgements Introduction: Visions and futures in the study of low-carbon energy systems Technological utopianism: Small modular reactors and the physics community Symbolic convergence: Hydrogen fuel cells and the engineering community Technological frames: The interpretive flexibility of shale gas in Eastern Europe Discursive coalitions: Contesting clean coal in South Africa Sociotechnical imaginaries: Smart meters and the public in the United Kingdom Expectations: Electric mobility and experts in the Nordic region Conclusion: Dimensions, dichotomies and frameworks for energy futures Index

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Book SynopsisThis book presents a new narrative on the eurozone crisis. It argues that the common currency has the potential to kill the European Union, and the conventional wisdom that the eurozone can be fixed by a common budget and further political integration is incorrect.The authors address key questions such as why the European Union and the single market have been successful, why the common currency poses a threat to European integration, and whether it is possible to either fix the eurozone or dissolve it while keeping the EU and the single market. Contrary to the view that it would be best if the Southern European countries left the eurozone first, the book makes the case that the optimal solution would be to start the process with the most competitive countries exiting first. The authors argue that a return to national currencies would be beneficial not only to the crisis-ridden southern countries, but also to France and Germany, which were the main promoters of the singTrade Review"The authors cast clear and revealing light on the painful dilemmas posed by the single currency for the countries that use it. Their book builds on previous contributions to this debate by showing not only why the Euro is unsustainable but also, and more fundamentally, how the Euro should be dismantled. In one of their more striking arguments, the authors draw a parallel between the constraints imposed on present-day European economies by the Euro and the effects of the gold standard in the interwar period, highlighting the dangers of such an exchange rate regime for European democracies. This book contains a powerful warning about real dangers and constructive proposals for avoiding them." — Brigitte Granville, Professor of International Economics and Economic Policy at Queen Mary University of London"This book is a sensation for three reasons:First, it demonstrates how detrimental the euro is to Europe and the EU. Stefan Kawalec, Ernest Pytlarczyk and Kamil Kamiński deal with this subject without the usual ideological background music.□Secondly, like a medical team, they not only provide a diagnosis and a prognosis (for what will happen if nothing is being done about it), they prescribe a medicine, the patient being the Eurozone. These authors come up with what is by far the most realistic and the least disruptive way out of the Eurozone.Thirdly, the book has been written by distinguished highly competent economists, from a country which is not a member of the Eurozone. This book will surely help avoid the Poles losing their monetary and economic independence by making the same mistake as the Austrians, the Germans and the Dutch did. But most importantly the book may help existing Eurozone members and the whole EU to exit the euro trap. That’s why this book should be widely circulated in all EU countries. It is not the first time, Poles teach Western Europeans a lesson in freedom." — Hans-Olaf Henkel, Former President of the Federation of German Industry – BDI (1995–2000). Former President of the Leibniz Association and former CEO of IBM Europe"This book should be required reading for European economic policymakers wishing to avoid another lost European economic decade. In a highly readable and timely manner, it provides a well-researched and insightful diagnosis of the Eurozone’s economic malaise. More welcome yet, it provides a thought provoking and persuasive plan for Europe to exit its Euro trap. European policymakers would ignore this book’s constructive exchange system proposals at their peril." — Desmond Lachman, Resident fellow at the American Enterprise Institute. Former deputy director in the International Monetary Fund’s Policy Development and Review Department"In distinguishing between productivity and competitiveness the authors have provided a very rigorous analysis of the role of currency adjustments in modern history, and of why the existence of the euro will make it nearly impossible for European economies to adjust without incurring severe social and political costs. This is an important book that should be read by any European policymaker or citizen interested in the role of the euro in domestic and EU-wide policymaking." — Michael Pettis, Senior Fellow at Carnegie-Tsinghua Center. Professor of Finance and Economics at Peking University"Building on their work on Controlled Dismantlement of the Eurozone, published in 2013 in the German Economic Review, the authors explore the consequences of an unpleasant truth that is increasingly hard to conceal: the Eurozone is not an optimal currency area, and there is no such thing as an ‘endogenous optimum currency area’. The long-run consequences of real exchange rate misalignment on productivity growth, an obvious consequence of preventing nominal exchange rate adjustment, are putting European countries on diverging trajectories. It is now up to contemporary politicians to understand that the economic unsustainability of the single currency cannot and should not be addressed through politically unsustainable measures (ranging from restricting freedom of speech on these issues to addressing imbalances through austerity policies). Kawalec, Pytlarczyk and Kamiński's book provides a way out of this trap: dismantling the Eurozone starting from the more competitive countries. Far from being a mere provocation, this proposal should be considered seriously by European governments as a precious opportunity to manage an unavoidable outcome." — Sen. Alberto Bagnai, Associate Professor of Economic Policy, Head of the Treasury and Finance Committee, Senate of the Italian RepublicTable of ContentsList of illustrations. List of contributors. Acknowledgements.Introduction and overview. Part I: From the success of the European Union and the single market to the euro crisis. 1. The European Union and the single market: Europe’s great success 2. The euro as an intended step towards strengthening the EU and the single market 3. The eurozone at a crossroadsPart II: The significance of national currencies and exchange rate adjustments. 4. Loss of international competitiveness and inability to restore it as a source of the problems of the eurozone’s depressed economies 5. International competitiveness should not be confused with productivity 6. Currency weakening compared to deflationary policy: Two alternative scenarios for restoring international competitiveness 7. The meaning of exchange rate adjustments (bike trip example) 8. The tragic experience of the defence of the gold standard through deflationary policy during the Great Depression 9. Devaluations that allowed countries to escape from crises in the post-war period 10. The cases often presented as the evidence of effectiveness of the internal devaluation 11. Controversies surrounding devaluationPart III: Can Europe compensate for the lack of national currencies? 12. The search for solutions that will repair and strengthen the eurozone 13. Can fiscal union deliver the tools to improve threatened countries’ competitiveness? 14. What could a more flexible labour market deliver? 15. Can a fiscal union protect eurozone members from future problems with competitiveness? 16. The US, nation states and underdeveloped regions, and the ability of a single currency to function in Europe 17. The optimum community level for a single currencyPart IV: What are the consequences of defending the Euro at all costs? 18. The threat to European integration 19. Conflicts with trading partnersPart V: How to return to national currencies, while preserving the European Union and single market? 20. The euro trap 21. The way out of the euro trap: Germany should leave first 22. The main elements of the strategy for a coordinated euro break-up 23. Impact of the proposed strategy on risks associated with segmentation of the eurozone 24. The special role of the ECB during the transition period 25. The ability to cope with banking and debt crises 26. A new currency coordination system in Europe 27. Europe avoids conflicts with trading partners; Germany avoids a hard landing 28. Who can initiate the dissolution of the eurozone? 29. A new Bretton Woods. Conclusion.The European Solidarity Manifesto. Bibliography. Names Index. Geographical Names Index.

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Book SynopsisThis book examines the effects of defense spending on economic growth and investigates how the changed world political climate is likely to alter the importance and pattern of defense spending both for developed and developing countries. .Table of ContentsPart One: Introduction 1. Defense Spending and Economic Growth: An Evaluation of the Overall Impact Part Two: Theoretical Underpinnings 2. Conceptual Linkages Between Defense Spending and Economic Growth and Development: A Selective Review 3. A Theory of Defense Spending and Economic Growth 4. Arms Race Modelling and Economic Growth Part Three: Effects on Industrialized Economies 5. Defense Spending and Economic Growth: Spillovers vs. Crowding Out

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Book SynopsisThis book reflects the scope of Henry W. Ehrmann''s own work, as well as its unifying themes, ranging from political theory, constitutional law and theory and methodology of comparative politics, through theoretically-oriented studies dealing with such problems as interest group politics.Table of Contents1. Constitutional Courts and Values of Reference: Apropos Decisions on Abortion 2. The Success of Constitutional Reform in Canada: A Comparative Historical Analysis 3. The Evolution of the Institution of the French Presidency, 1959-1981 4. Freedom of Speech, Judicial Review, and Public Policymaking in the United States 5. The Duties of Humanity: Legal and Moral Obligation in Rousseau's Thought 6. The Problematic of Citizenship in Liberal Democracy: An Essay on Politics and Faith 7. Social Theory and the Break with Tradition 8. Entitlement and Legitimacy: Weber and Lenin on the Problems of Leadership 9. Rational Choice and Culture: A Thick Description of Abner Cohen's Hausa Migrants 10. Area Studies and/ or Social Science: Contextually-limited Generalizations Versus General 11. Communism and Political Culture Theory 12. Political Culture in the German Context: Some Reflections on the Shortcomings of Studies in Political Culture 13. Two-party Contest and "Inner-party Democracy": Roots and Remedies of a Functional Conflict 14. Death and Transfiguration of the Michigan Paradigm: Reflections on Some Recent Results Concerning the Sociology of Political Behavior in the United States 15. The Autonomy of Politics: A Longitudinal Study of Selected Parliamentary Constituencies in Great Britain, France, and West Germany 16. Labor Unions in their Social and Political Environments: Britain, West Germany, and the United States 17. Interest Groups in Three Industrial Democracies: France, West Germany, and the United States 18. Corporatism in France: the Gaullist Contribution 19. New Forms of Interest Representation in the U.S. Congress 20. The Political Economy of the Popular Front in Comparative Perspective 21. On Purposes of Military Occupation 22. Determinants of French Foreign Policy after 1932: On the Relationship of National and Foreign Policy and International Politics and Economics 23. Transition from Authoritarian Regimes: The Contrasting Cases of Brazil and Portugal

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Book SynopsisThe Routledge Companion to Art and Politics offers a thorough examination of the complex relationship between art and politics, and the many forms and approaches the engagement between them can take.The contributors - a diverse assembly of artists, activists, scholars from around the world discuss and demonstrate ways of making art and politics legible and salient in the world. As such the 32 chapters in this volume reflect on performing and visual arts; music, film and new media; as well as covering social practice, community-based work, conceptual, interventionist and movement affiliated forms.The Companion is divided into four distinct parts: Conceptual Cartographies Institutional Materialities Modalities of Practice Making Publics Randy Martin has assembled a collection that ensures that readers will come away with a wider view of what can count as art and politics; where they mightTrade Review"The Routledge Companion to Art and Politics is well suited for libraries working with artists, scholars, curators of contemporary art, and gallery professionals. Summing Up: Recommended."- J. Decker, Rochester Institute of Technology in CHOICETable of ContentsIntroduction Part One: Conceptual Cartographies Introduction 1. On the Zoopolitics of the Voice and the Distinction Between Nature and Culture Ana María Ochoa 2. The Aesthetic Subject and the Politics of Speculative Labor Marina Vishmidt 3. Art and the Politics of Time-as-Substance John Roberts 4. The Choreopolitical: Agency in the Age of Control André Lepecki 5. Thinking Contradictory Thoughts: On the Convergence of Aesthetic and Social Factors in recent Sociologies of Art Eduardo de la Fuente 6. Becoming Revolutionary: On Russian Suprematism Boris Groys 7. Failure Over Utopia Lisa Le Feuvre 8. What Did You Hear? Another Ten Theses on Militant Sound Investigation Ultra-Red Part Two: Institutional Materialities Introduction 9. Institutional Critique Redux Steve Kurtz 10. Social Turns: In Theory and Across the Arts Shannon Jackson 11. The Politics of Contemporary Curating: A Technological Perspective Joasia Krysa 12. Perverse Joy: The Paradoxes of Censorship Svetlana Mintcheva 13. Art Is Garbage Toby Miller 14. Grass Stage’s Theater of Precarity in China Mark Driscoll 15. Evangelism and the Gay Movement in Singapore: Witnessing and Confessions Through Masks Keng Sen Ong 16. A Transformative Initiative for Achieving Cultural Equity: Community Arts University Without Walls Marta Moreno Vega 17. Hapticality in the Undercommons, or From Operations Management to Black Ops Stefano Harney Part Three: Modalities of Practice Introduction 18. Charming for the Revolution: Pussy and Other Riots Jack Halberstam 19. The Yes Men Jacques Servin 20. 16 Notes on Collectivism and Dark Matter Gregory Sholette 21. Some Notes About Art, Code and Politics Under Cloudy Empire(s) Ricardo Dominguez 22. The Aesthetics of Algorithmic Experience Ned Rossiter and Soenke Zehle 23. Computational Aesthetics in the Practices of Art as Politics Patricia Ticiento Clough 24. Toward Participatory Aesthetics Claire Bishop with David Riff and Ekaterina Degot 25. The Politics of Popular Art in India Swati Chattopadhyay Part Four: Making Publics Introduction 26. Living Politics: The Zapatistas Celebrate Their 20th Anniversary Diana Taylor27. Carnival, Radical Humor, and Media Politics Robert Stam 28. Dynamic Encounters and the Benjaminian Aura: Reflections on the New Media, Next Media, and Connectivity Wafaa Bilal 29. Seeking a Theater of Liberation Dudley Cocke 30. By Any Means Necessary Jan Cohen Cruz 31. If You Really Care About Change, Why Devote Your Life to Art and Culture? Reflections of a Cultural Organizer Caron Atlas 32. Pedagogies in the Oakland Projects Suzanne Lacy

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Book SynopsisWhat global future would ensure hope, justice and peace to the human mankind? In view of a fast evolving post-Covid world order, this volume explores a novel Christian post-colonial approach to global affairs. It examines the existing sociology of the powers' theoretical scheme, the debate between Christian realism and Christian pacifism, the method and practice of prophetic witnessing, to elaborate a new Christian approach to statecraft and futurology in terms of theory, methodology and ontology.This book: Uses the COVID-19 pandemic as the background to examine why and how the pandemic has accelerated the US's decline, and to identify the tacit game rules that contributed to the UK government's mishandling of the pandemic; Compares the political systems between China and the West, and engages with selected theoretical narratives from the Global South to envision an alternative shared globalisation' project; Argues why it is important for post-coloTable of Contents1. Introduction: The West’s Decline and Future of Christian Statecraft Part I Theory and Method 2. Outline of a Novel Christian Post-Colonial Approach to Global Affairs 3. Discerning the Realist Spirit: Rules of Christian Post-Colonial Method 4. Being in But not of the Powers: Contours of Prophetic Witnessing Practice Part II Practice and Intervention 5. Risky Great Power Politics: Emerging U.S.-China Nuclear Strategic Instability and Interstellar Prospect 6. Hopeful Small Power Politics: Nuclearisation and Peace-building in the Korean Peninsula 7. Defending Papuan Religious Security under Indonesian National Security: Critique of Two Christian Interventions in Multi-polar Indo-Pacific 8. Conclusion

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Book SynopsisThis book applies strategic culture concepts to violent non-state actors (VNSAs) in a comparative analysis. In recent years, Al-Qaida in the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM) has become notorious for kidnapping Western hostages in north-western Africa and for its role in the short-lived Islamist takeover of Mali. The group, formerly known as the Salafist Group for Preaching and Combat, rebranded itself as an Al-Qaida franchise in 2007, leading to speculation of a change from its Algeria-centric agenda to an anti-Western one. This study compares and contrasts the ideas and behaviour of these two groups, using a strategic-cultural approach, and finds that, despite some commonalities, AQIM has a distinct strategic culture from Al-Qaida central, thereby debunking the notion of Al-Qaida as a monolithic movement. This is the first comparative analysis of violent non-state actors to employ a strategic-cultural approach and the first such study on AQIM. While strategic culture has traditionallyTable of ContentsPreface 1. Strategic Culture and Violent Non-State Actors 2. Strategic Culture and Violent Non-State Actors 3. Strategic Narrative of Al-Qaida 4. Strategic Practices of Al-Qaida 5. Strategic Narrative of the GSPC-AQIM 6. Strategic Practices of the GSPC-AQIM 7. Strategic Cultural Comparison 8. Conclusion Appendix: The Maghrebi Guerrilla Tradition

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Book SynopsisThis collection, which can serve as an introduction to the field of populism, provides an array of interdisciplinary approaches to populist mobilizations, theories, meanings, and effects. In so doing, it rejects essentialized ideas regarding what populism is or is not. Rather, it explores the political, social, and economic conditions that are conducive for the emergence of movements labelled populist, the rationalities and affective tenor of those movements, the political issues pertaining to the relationship between populists and elites, and the relationship between populist groups and political pluralism. Grappling with accord and discord in assumptions and methodologies, the book will appeal to scholars of sociology, political science, communication and cultural studies interested in populism, social movements, citizenship, and democracy.Table of ContentsIntroduction Part 1: Explaining Populism 1. Explaining Populism Introduction 2. Populism & Citizenship 3. From Personal Opinion to Social Fact 4. The People and the Public Part 2: Populism and Pluralism 5. Populism and Pluralism Introduction 6. Democratic Populism as Constructive Nonviolence 7. Lessons from the Original Rainbow Coalition 8. Populism, Pluralism, and the Ordinary Part 3: Populism and Its Conditions of Possibility 9. Populism and Its Conditions of Possibility Introduction 10. Does Globalization Produce Populist Parties? A Cross-National Analysis 11. Populism, Monopoly, and the Urban Liberal-Rural Populist Coalition 12. Farming Failure: The Origins of Rural Trumpism, 1950-2016 13. Austerity and Ethno-nationalism 14. Populism and War-making Part 4: Between "the People" and Elites 15. Between "the People" and Elites People Introduction 16. The Social Psychology of Populism 17. Populist Corruption Talk 18. Populism, Democracy, and the Ukrainian Uprisings of the Orange Revolution and Euromaidan 19. Twenty-First Century American Populist movements 20. Crisis Government: The Populist as Plebeian Dictator Part 5: Issues and Methodologies 21. Issues and Methodologies Introduction 22. Political Theory and Its Problem with Populism 23. New Directions in Quantitative Measures of Populism 24. Populism from the Bottom Up Conclusion: Emerging Issue and Future Directions

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Book SynopsisRelying on the concept of a shared history, this book argues that we can speak of a shared heritage that is common in terms of the basic grammar of heritage and articulated histories, but divided alongside the basic difference between colonizers and colonized. This problematic is also evident in contemporary uses of the past. The last decades were crucial to the emergence of new debates: subcultures, new identities, hidden voices and multicultural discourse as a kind of new hegemonic platform also involving concepts of heritage and/or memory. Thereby we can observe a proliferation of heritage agents, especially beyond the scope of the nation state. This volume gets beyond a container vision of heritage that seeks to construct a diachronical continuity in a given territory. Instead, authors point out the relational character of heritage focusing on transnational and translocal flows and interchanges of ideas, concepts, and practices, as well as on the creation of contact zones where theTable of ContentsIntroduction: The Uses of Heritage and the Post-Colonial Condition in Latin America 1. On the Advantage and Disadvantage of Heritage for Latin America. Heritage Politics and Nostalgia between Coloniality and Indigeneity 2¡Mexicanos al grito de guerra! How the Himno Nacional became part of Mexico’s Heritage 3.Making Heritage. The Materialization of the State and the Expediency of Music. The Case of Cuarteto Característico in Córdoba, Argentina 4. Is Spanish our Language? Alfonso Reyes and the Policies of Language in Post-Revolutionary Mexico 5. Cultural Management and Neoliberal Governamentality. The Participation of Perú in the Exhibition Inca. Kings of the Andes 6. Commemorate, Consecrate, Demolish. Thoughts about the Mexican Museum of Anthropology and its History 7. Going Back to the Past or Coming Back from the Past? Governmental Policies and Uses of the Past in a Ranquel Community in San Luis, Argentina 8. Unearthing Patrimonio: Treasure and Collectivity in San Miguel Coatlinchan 9. Processes of Heritagization of Indigenous Cultural Manifestations: Lines of Debate, Analytic Axes, and Methodological Approaches 10. The Ambivalence of Tradition: Heritage, Time, and Violence in Postcolonial Contexts

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Book SynopsisThis handbook explores the challenges and opportunities for leadership and conflict response in the context of Africa at several levels.Leadership plays a vital role in affecting conflict response but is frequently only examined at the macro level of state, government, and international organizations. This handbook addresses the need to explore challenges and opportunities for leadership at several levels: macro (global, regional, national), meso (NGOs, religious groups, academics), and micro (civil society organizations, youth groups, women's organizations). Analysis from multiple levels provides a broader explanation of conflict dynamics and helps to fit localized conflict transformation approaches into wider national or regional structures. The multidisciplinary essays presented in this volume encompass the psychological, political, and structural dimensions of conflict response and demonstrate how its success is fundamentally linked to the style of effectiveness of leaderTable of ContentsList of figures List of tables List of contributors List of abbreviations Introduction Ian Liebenberg, Alpaslan Özerdem, and Sinem Akgül-Açıkmeşe PART I: The theory and dynamics of conflict response and leadership 1. The evolution of conflict response: management, resolution and transformation Alpaslan Özerdem 2. Leadership in conflict response: a conceptual exploration Sezai Özçelik, Murat Yorulmaz and Serdar Yılmaz 3. Decoding the emerging world order and challenges to global leadership Tarık Oğuzlu 4. Leadership from a civil society perspective Jessica Ayesha Northey 5. Leadership, conflict and negotiating sustainable socio-political frameworks in Africa Ian Liebenberg Part II: Macro-level leadership experiences in conflict response 6. Conflict response through operations: understanding the leadership roles of the EU and NATO in Africa Çiğdem Üstün and Sinem Akgül-Açıkmeşe 7. Leadership of the United Nations and African Union in Darfur, 2003-2006 Kathryn Crewe Kelly 8. The Role of IGAD in peacebuilding and conflict resolution: the case of South Sudan Billy Agwanda, Uğur Yasin Aral, Ahmad Shoaib Ghulam Nabi, and Israel Nyaburi Nyadera 9. Role of regional organizations in peace interventions: ECOWAS interventions in West Africa and macro-level leadership Burak Toygar Halistoprak 10. The Southern African Development Community (SADC) and conflict response in Madagascar Mphatso Jones Boti Phiri 11. The role of the United States as a global power in responding to violent conflicts in Africa Festus Kofi Aubyn 12. Russia in the ‘new scramble for Africa’: a new search for leadership? İnan Ruma 13. The People’s Republic of China in Africa Haluk Karadağ 14. Turkey’s peacebuilding response in Africa: the case of Somalia Elem Eyrice Tepeciklioğlu 15. The political transformation of the North African states in the post-Arab spring period Laçin İdil Öztığ 16. Maritime security off Africa: perspectives on East and West Africa Francois Vreÿ Part III: Meso/micro-level leadership experiences in conflict response 17. Community leadership and alternative approaches to Western conflict resolution models Bezen Balamir Coskun 18. Leading and misleading the flock: understanding the ambivalent record of faith leaders in peacebuilding and conflict prevention Laura Payne 19. Clan elders and traditional reconciliation in Somalia: exercising servant leadership while rebuilding legitimate state structures Antti Pentikäinen and Oakley Thomas Hill 20. Rwenzori in Uganda: the failures of reconciliation Stefano Ruzza 21. Civil society groups’ peace activism and media in Kenya Zacharia Chiliswa 22. Local communities, ICTs and conflict prevention in Africa: a critical inquiry Chas Morrison 23. Youth leadership in conflict response in South Africa Cihan Dizdaroğlu 24. Youth and peacebuilding in West Africa: the experiences of the West Africa Network for Peacebuilding (WANEP) Chukwuemeka B. Eze, Levinia Addae-Mensah and Osei Baffour Frimpong 25. Making a difference in peacekeeping operations: voices of South African women peacekeepers, 2000-18 Angela Alchin, Amanda Gouws and Lindy Heinecken 26. Leadership in peacekeeping training: the contribution by KAIPTC to peace and security in West Africa Naila Salihu 27. Human rights protection and leadership in contemporary African conflicts Michelle Nel 28. The comparative role of political leadership in alleviating conflict: South Africa and Rwanda Kula Ishmael Theletsane PART IV: Recommendations for improved leadership in conflict response 29. How to improve leadership in conflict response in Africa: lessons learned Sinem Akgül-Açıkmeşe, Alpaslan Özerdem, and Ian Liebenberg Index

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Book SynopsisThe revised and updated Introduction to this classic text situates the UN in substantially changing world politics, including: The election of the ninth Secretary-General, AntÃnio Guterres; The burgeoning of âœnew nationalismsâ worldwide, including most importantly in the Trump administrationâs Washington, DC, and Brexit; The continuing proliferation of such non-state actors as ISIS and those in the âœthird UN,â including developmental and humanitarian NGOs. Essential to all classes on the UN, International Organizations, and Global Studies, this interim edition of The United Nations and Changing World Politics is refreshed for students and scholars alike.Trade ReviewPraise for Prior Editions “Four expert authors join forces to provide a theoretically sophisticated survey of the UN as an actor—and not merely a stage—in international politics.” —Robert E. Williams, Jr., Pepperdine University “Few stories are as complex, as misunderstood, or as urgent as that of the United Nations. No one tells it better than this dynamic author team. Already a classic, their text offers invaluable insights into how the world tries, fails, and tries again to govern itself.” —Edward Luck, Columbia University “Since its first edition in the mid-1990s, this book has been the standard text on the UN for courses in international organization. No other book can compete with its sophisticated analysis and up-to-date information.” —Craig N. Murphy, Wellesley College “[The authors] focus on the most important questions of international governance—human security, human rights, and sustainable development—and provide students with a wealth of information enabling them to make their own informed conclusions about the UN system’s contributions to answering them.” —M. J. Peterson, University of Massachusetts, Amherst “These civilized voices from the ‘other America’ have done it again! Taking as their principal themes peace and security, human rights and humanitarian issues, as well as sustainable human development, [the authors] guide us through the intricacies of politics at the UN in the form of an analytical narrative of global problems. This is not only for students and practitioners in the United States, but elsewhere, too, if we are to get an authentic and welcome voice of that ‘other America.’” —A.J.R. Groom, University of KentTable of ContentsNew Nationalisms, the UN, and Turbulence: An Introduction Moving Back in Time What Is the United Nations? UNO Basics: An Overview The Principles of the United Nations Enduring Tensions and Central Themes Notes Part One: International Peace and Security 1. The Theory and Practice of UN Collective Security Collective Security Regional Arrangements Notes 2. UN Security Efforts During the Cold War The Early Years: Palestine, Korea, Suez, the Congo Understanding Peacekeeping Economic Sanctions Notes 3. UN Security Operations After the Cold War, 1988--1998 UN Military Operations, 1988--1993 The Rebirth of Peacekeeping Moving Toward the Next Generation Moving Toward Enforcement Sanctions in the Post--Cold War Era: Humanitarian Dilemmas Operational Quandaries: Cambodia, the Former Yugoslavia, Somalia, Rwanda, and Haiti Lessons Learned Notes 4. Security Operations Since 1999 The Responsibility to Protect Stabilized Security Operations Evolving Security Operations Whither the Responsibility to Protect? Notes 5. Confronting Contemporary Challenges Security Challenges Political Challenges The Challenges of Reform Incremental Change Notes Part Two: Human Rights and Humanitarian Affairs 6. The United Nations, Human Rights, and Humanitarian Affairs Understanding Human Rights Basic Norms in the UN Era International Humanitarian Law (Human Rights During War) Notes 7. Applying Human Rights Standards: The Roles of the First and Second UN Human Rights and the First UN Human Rights and the Second UN Human Rights and National Interest Notes 8. The Third UN in Human Rights and Humanitarian Affairs: The Role of Independent Experts and NGOs Experts and the Human Rights Council Supplemental Human Rights and Treaty Monitoring Bodies Nongovernmental Organizations Notes 9. Theories of Change Theoretical Considerations The International Criminal Court: Knowledge and Learning Learning and Democracy Human Rights and Development A Web of Norms Resulting in Change? Notes Part Three: Sustainable Human Development 10. Theories of Development at the United Nations Phase One: National State Capitalism (1945--1962) Phase Two: International Affirmative Action (1962--1981) Phase Three: Return to Neoliberalism (1981--1989) Phase Four: Sustainable Development and Globalization (1989--Present) Notes 11. Sustainable Development as Process: UN Organizations and Norms The UN Proper Members of the UN Family? Norm Creation and Coherence: A Partial History of Ideas The UN's Sustainable Human Development Model Notes 12. The UN and Development in a Globalizing World The MDG Strategy Implementing the MDGs A Global Partnership for Development From the MDGs to the SDGs Explaining Change Notes Conclusion: Learning from Change Measuring Change Learning Lessons? Articulation and Aggregation of Interests Rule Making Applying Rules Some Final Thoughts Notes

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Book SynopsisThis handbook provides a theoretical and methodological exploration of the research on radicalisation and counter-radicalisation, one of the most influential concepts in Security Studies, International Relations, and Peace and Conflict Studies.Sitting at the heart of high-profile research and policy agendas on preventing and countering violent extremism (P/CVE), radicalisation as a concept has transformed the way researchers, policymakers, and societies think about how to counter terrorism and political violence. Deliberations about radicalisation and countering radicalisation have become further embedded as efforts to prevent and counter violent extremism have been mainstreamed' into other areas of public policy and practice, such as education, gender relations, health, peacebuilding, aid, and development. Theoretically and methodologically pluralistic, this handbook addresses radicalisation and countering radicalisation as they relate to a wide range of groups and milieus, Trade Review"This is a super book, worthy of its important subject matter. The line-up of contributors is stellar, the range of perspectives is deeply impressive. It is destined to become the standard reference text on radicalisation."Andrew Silke, Professor of Criminology, Royal Holloway, University of London, UK"Brilliant! This handbook should be on every student, researcher, practitioner and policy maker’s shelf. A much needed comprehensive, diverse, multidisciplinary and, most importantly, critical approach to understanding and preventing violent radicalization." Ghayda Hassan, Professor of Clinical Psychology, Université du Québec à Montréal, Canada; Director of the Canadian Practitioners Network for the Prevention of Radicalization and Extremist Violence"With definitive contributions from so many of the top scholars in radicalisation studies, this comprehensive handbook is an invaluable resource for academics, practitioners, and students alike and guaranteed to remain so for the foreseeable future." Noémie Bouhana, Professor of Crime Science and Counter Extremism, University College London, UK"A key strength of the The Routledge Handbook on Radicalisation and Countering Radicalisation is its multidisciplinary approach to analysing the concept of radicalisation and its various cognitive and behavioural expressions. Contributions raise critical issues relevant to the policy and practice of counter radicalisation and it will be of interest to both practitioners and scholars." Adrian Cherney, Professor, School of Social Science, University of Queensland, Australia"This book is a significant contribution to our understanding of radicalisation. It offers a series of coherent conceptual analyses addressing some of the most challenging areas, and also develops practical insights and strategies to address radicalisation in communities and with individuals at both practical and policy levels." Max Taylor, Visiting Professor, Department of Security and Crime Sciences, University College London, UKTable of Contents1. 1. Introduction Part I: The History of Research on Radicalisation 2. Before ‘radicalisation’: Explaining individual involvement in terrorism before the popularisation of the radicalisation concept 3. ‘Radicalisation’ and ‘countering radicalisation’: The emergence and expansion of a contentious concept 4. Analysing ‘radicalisation’ in historical cases Part II: Analytical Approaches to Radicalisation 5. The role of ideology in radicalisation 6. Identity and Extremism: Sorting out the causal pathways to radicalisation and violent self-sacrifice 7. Social movement theory and research on radicalisation 8. Criminological perspectives on extremist radicalisation and terrorist acts 9. Insights from the study of new religious movements into the process of radicalisation 10. The pen and the sword: Cognition, emotion, communication, and violent radicalisation 11. Gender perspectives on radicalisation 12. Radicalisation and psychopathology 13. Belonging is just a click away: Extremism, radicalization, and the role of online communities 14. Radicalisation of ‘lone actors’ 15. Radicalisation of 'foreign fighters’ Part III: Countering Radicalisation: Key Debates 16. Countering violence or ideas? The politics of counter-radicalisation 17. Responding to radicalisation with different ideological roots: How similar is the ‘problem’? How similar are the ‘solutions’? 18. Who should be involved with counter radicalisation policy and practice? 19. Working with communities to counter radicalisation 20. The role of research and researchers in counter-radicalisation policy and practice 21. How can we meaningfully evaluate the effects and effectiveness of programmes to prevent or counter radicalisation? 22. Re-colonizing the field of evaluation of prevention of violent radicalisation: A critical, cross-regional perspective Part IV: Countering Radicalisation: Strategies and Challenges 23. Rethinking CVE and public health prevention: Towards health promotion 24. Multi-agency approaches to countering radicalisation 25. Naturalisation through mainstreaming: counter-terrorism and counter-radicalisation in UN and EU discourse 26. Countering radicalisation while expanding the criminal law 27. Responding to radicalisation through education 28. Counter narratives and strategic communications, offline and online 29. Deradicalisation and disengagement: Lessons from the Indonesian experience 30. Interventions with 'at risk' individuals 31. How can general violence risk assessment and management inform that of violent extremist risk? 32. Content moderation: Social media and countering online radicalisation 33. Radicalisation, counter-radicalisation and governance in fragile states 34. Local contours and global discourses in countering violent radicalization and extremism: A perspective from the Global South

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Book SynopsisBased on income alone, nearly half of all adults in the United States can be considered middle class, complete with the reassurance of a steady job, the ability to raise a family, and the comforts of owning a home. And yet, for many, because of structural forces reshaping the finances of the American middle class, the margin between a stable life and a fragile one is narrowing. The new edition of Middle Class Meltdown in America: Causes, Consequences, and Remedies tells the story of the struggling American middle class by weaving together sociological and economical research, personalized portraits and examples, and a profusion of current data illustrating significant social, economic, and political trends. The authors extend their analysis to include the COVID-19 pandemic, a focus on the effect of race and ethnicity, as well as the ever-increasing costs of housing, healthcare, and education. In clear, accessible writing, the authors provide a sociological and bTable of Contents1. The Illusion of Middle-Class Prosperity 2. The Struggling Middle Class 3. Macroeconomics and the Income/Credit Squeeze 4. Robbing the Productivity Train 5. Where Did All That Credit Come From? 6. From Washington to Wall Street: Marketing the Illusion 7. The Great Recession of 2008-2009 and the COVID Recession of 2020-2021: The Illusion Exposed 8. The Consequences of Middle-Class Meltdown 9. What Can We Do? A Manifesto for the Middle Class Appendix

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