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Book SynopsisDeemed an unrepentant aristocrat by a Bolshevik tribunal in 1922, Count Alexander Rostov is sentenced to house arrest in a grand hotel across the street from the Kremlin, where he endures life in an attic room while some of the most tumultuous decades in Russian history unfold. By the best-selling author of Rules of Civility.

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Book SynopsisExplores the evolution of constitutional doctrine as elaborated by the Supreme Court. Moving beyond the traditional ""law versus politics"" perspective, the authors draw on studies in American Political Development (APD) to present a complex view of the Court as both a legal and political entity.

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Book SynopsisMamie Doud Eisenhower was a president's wife who seemed to most Americans like the friend next door. This biography captures the winning personality that made Mrs Eisenhower an important part of both her husband's success and her cultural milieu, and relates how her experience as an army wife better prepared her for the White House.Trade ReviewAmericans who 'liked Ike' in the 1950s also loved Mamie, and Marilyn Holt explains why in this lively and informative book. Chester Pach, coauthor of The Presidency of Dwight D. Eisenhower ""Painstakingly researched and superbly written, Holt's definitive biography captures the essence of Mamie Eisenhower."" Irwin F. Gellman, author of The Contender: Richard Nixon: The Congress Years, 1946-1952 ""A welcome addition to the growing literature on American first ladies."" Holly Cowan Shulman, coeditor of The Eleanor Roosevelt Encyclopedia

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Book SynopsisBringing together research on different features of the democratic renewal agenda to investigate how local authorities are responding, this text includes a contribution from the main architect of the modernization, Local Government Minister Hilary Armstrong.Table of ContentsDefining democratic renewal, Lawrence Pratchett; the key themes of democratic renewal, Hilary Armstrong; democratic renewal in local government - continuity and change, Andrew Gray and Bill Jenkins; public participation and the democratic renewal agenda - prioritization or marginalization?, Steve Leach and Melvin Wingfield; researching public participation, Marian Barnes; the party group - a barrier to democratic renewal, Colin Copus; political leadership in the new urban governance - Britain and France compared, Peter John and Alistair Cole; rebuilding trust in central/local relations - policy or passion?, Vivian Lowndes.

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Book SynopsisThis collection brings together essays by distinguished political philosophers which reflect on the detailed arguments of What We Owe to Each Other, and comment critically both on Scanlon''s contractualism and his revised understandings of motivation and morality. The essays illustrate the uses of Scanlon''s contractualism by applying it to moral and political problems and in so doing they provide an assessment of the ability of Scanlon''s contractualism by applying it to other forms of ethical theory. The resulting volume makes an important and original contribution to the literature on Scanlon, on contractualism and on contemporary political philosophy.Table of Contents1. Scanlon and Reasons 2. The Magic in the Pronoun 'My' 3. Contractualism, Spare Wheel, Aggregation 4. Responsibility and Choice 5. Promises and Perlocutions 6. Contractualism and the Virtues.

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Book SynopsisThis book investigates secessionist movements within the European Union, drawing on the authorâs in-depth research interviews with elected members of the major pro-independence political parties in Flanders, Scotland, and Catalonia. The book considers shifts within party platforms as well as why these regions are not yet independent.Trade ReviewDuerr traces the proper contours of a complex and multifaceted picture, allowing the reader to never lose their orientation in an authentic labyrinth of interviews, percentages and statistical data. In addition, thanks to an excellent use of transcripts of conversations with the principal leaders of the various secessionist parties, the author also manages to highlight the instruments of political struggle adopted by the various movements and how they intend to pursue their goals.... In a time of deep economic and social crisis, in a European context increasingly marked by mistrust and anti-systemic orientations characterised by the strong idea of leaving the Community path, the work of Duerr is a real beacon in the darkness. The author, in fact, not only provides an interesting point of view in one of the most controversial discussions in recent political science debates, also drawing a parallel history of the most important secessionist parties in Western Europe, but in doing so he provides his readers one of the most important contributions to the nationalism studies that have been published over the last twenty years. The success of Duerr also lies in having immediately decided to abandon the magniloquent and often intricate tones typical of some European political science literature, in favour of a flexible choice of language, easily understandable by the common reader, unaccustomed to international politics treaties or comparative political science essays...[T]he formula adopted by Duerr has been successful: easy language, a solid comparative approach (enriched, as already mentioned, by interesting interviews), a good amount of data in support of his arguments and a wide knowledge of the secessionist subject.... Secessionism and the European Union: The Future of Flanders, Scotland, and Catalonia remains an important and timely book, which deserves a wide readership. It will surely be of interest not only to scholars of political science but also to general readers with an interest in European contemporary history and politics. * Nations and Nationalism *Secessionism and the European Union is a significant contribution to the literature on the evolving agendas of sub-state European parties, particularly those that have come to adopt the objective of independence.... The book is highly accessible, divided as it is into many short sections. * European Political Science *The old countries of Europe, once thought to be settled, are in danger of breaking apart—a development which would completely scramble the geopolitical calculus of this region and of the world. Dr. Glen Duerr does a masterful job in explaining the roots and reasons behind three of the most successful secessionist movements: Scotland, Flanders and Catalonia. In clear, accessible language, Duerr looks at the changing nature of national identities in these regions as they steer a transition from a narrowly based ethnic nationalism to a more inclusive civic nationalism. We have long needed a book like this. It will be invaluable for anybody interested in nationalism, international relations, and European studies. -- David Kaplan, Kent State UniversityIn this timely book, Glen Duerr provides a thoughtful discussion of a crucial actor in the contemporary politics of secessionism in Western Europe: the secessionist party. Informed by several interviews with party representatives and officials, Duerr's study is an important contribution to the literature on nationalism. -- André Lecours, University of OttawaTable of ContentsChapter One Major Secessionist Movements in Europe Chapter Two Methodology Chapter Three Vlaams Belang in Flanders Chapter FourNieuw-Vlaamse Alliantie in Flanders Chapter Five Scottish National Party in Scotland Chapter Six Convergència I Unió in Catalonia Chapter Seven Esquerra Republicana de Catalunya in Catalonia Chapter Eight European Union Chapter Nine Conclusions and Why Flanders, Scotland, and Catalonia are not Independent

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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewAnne-Marie Brady is an authority on Beijing's efforts to attract favorable attention to itself. . . . The central thesis of her path-breaking book is ultimately convincing. * Wall Street Journal Asia *Propaganda is one of the most important domains in the Chinese party-state. . . . As Anne-Marie Brady demonstrates in a superb study of this central and hidden part of the Chinese system, the surface diversity of the Chinese media hides the guiding hand of a high-level Party office in Beijing called the Central Propaganda Department, which works its will across the whole spectrum of activities in media, education, entertainment—and also in sports. . . . The Beijing Olympics have never been anything but a conscious part of this strategy—what Brady calls a campaign of mass distraction. * New Republic *A hugely interesting and important book. In a concise 230 pages it explains how since 1989 the Chinese Communist Party has renewed, extended and strengthened its propaganda apparatus. * China Economic Quarterly *This is a fine study of Chinese domestic and foreign propaganda. . . . The book is well organized. . . . Her research is extensive and up-to-date. The volume should be part of any collection with a focus on mass communications, China studies, or even political science in general. . . . Recommended. * CHOICE *The best and most current study on [the Chinese propaganda system], and is a welcome addition to our understanding of the evolving party-state in China. . . . A much-needed assessment of the often 'invisible hand' guiding what Chinese citizens are permitted to know and how they know it. -- David Shambaugh, The George Washington University and The Brookings Institution * China Quarterly *In a year of unprecedented media coverage of China, Anne-Marie Brady has written a timely book about the Chinese media. She has done much to demystify an understudied topic. . . . The book's most important contribution is to shed light on the institutions, laws and practices which trammel Chinese media. . . . Brady's work deserves much admiration. . . . Marketing Dictatorship is a useful source of information for students of Chinese politics, and an invaluable resource for scholars of the Chinese media. -- Ashley Esarey * The China Journal *Anne-Marie Brady . . . has produced an authoritative book on [China's] Central Propaganda Department. -- Evan Osnos * The New Yorker *This fascinating book reveals how China's propaganda machine has reinvented itself and today employs a range of sophisticated PR techniques to mold Chinese public opinion. Read this to understand how the Communist Party has strengthened its hold in China. -- Jonathan Unger, Australian National UniversityTable of ContentsIntroduction Chapter 1: Guiding Hand: The Role of the Propaganda System Chapter 2: From Thought Reform to Economic Reform: Comparing Propaganda and Thought Work in Different Eras Chapter 3: China's Unseen Engineers: Reform and Modernization in the Propaganda System Chapter 4: Regimenting the Public Mind: The Methods of Control in the Propaganda System Chapter 5: Sex Crime, Wheels of Law, and Song Zuying: Managing Information Communication Technology in China Chapter 6: Combating Hostile Forces: China's Foreign Propaganda Work since 1989 Chapter 7: Models and Anti-Models: Searching for a New, New China Chapter 8: The Rebirth of the Propaganda State Glossary

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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewAnne-Marie Brady is an authority on Beijing's efforts to attract favorable attention to itself. . . . The central thesis of her path-breaking book is ultimately convincing. * Wall Street Journal Asia *Propaganda is one of the most important domains in the Chinese party-state. . . . As Anne-Marie Brady demonstrates in a superb study of this central and hidden part of the Chinese system, the surface diversity of the Chinese media hides the guiding hand of a high-level Party office in Beijing called the Central Propaganda Department, which works its will across the whole spectrum of activities in media, education, entertainment—and also in sports. . . . The Beijing Olympics have never been anything but a conscious part of this strategy—what Brady calls a campaign of mass distraction. * New Republic *A hugely interesting and important book. In a concise 230 pages it explains how since 1989 the Chinese Communist Party has renewed, extended and strengthened its propaganda apparatus. * China Economic Quarterly *This is a fine study of Chinese domestic and foreign propaganda. . . . The book is well organized. . . . Her research is extensive and up-to-date. The volume should be part of any collection with a focus on mass communications, China studies, or even political science in general. . . . Recommended. * CHOICE *The best and most current study on [the Chinese propaganda system], and is a welcome addition to our understanding of the evolving party-state in China. . . . A much-needed assessment of the often 'invisible hand' guiding what Chinese citizens are permitted to know and how they know it. -- David Shambaugh, The George Washington University and The Brookings Institution * China Quarterly *In a year of unprecedented media coverage of China, Anne-Marie Brady has written a timely book about the Chinese media. She has done much to demystify an understudied topic. . . . The book's most important contribution is to shed light on the institutions, laws and practices which trammel Chinese media. . . . Brady's work deserves much admiration. . . . Marketing Dictatorship is a useful source of information for students of Chinese politics, and an invaluable resource for scholars of the Chinese media. -- Ashley Esarey * The China Journal *Anne-Marie Brady . . . has produced an authoritative book on [China's] Central Propaganda Department. -- Evan Osnos * The New Yorker *This fascinating book reveals how China's propaganda machine has reinvented itself and today employs a range of sophisticated PR techniques to mold Chinese public opinion. Read this to understand how the Communist Party has strengthened its hold in China. -- Jonathan Unger, Australian National UniversityTable of ContentsIntroduction Chapter 1: Guiding Hand: The Role of the Propaganda System Chapter 2: From Thought Reform to Economic Reform: Comparing Propaganda and Thought Work in Different Eras Chapter 3: China's Unseen Engineers: Reform and Modernization in the Propaganda System Chapter 4: Regimenting the Public Mind: The Methods of Control in the Propaganda System Chapter 5: Sex Crime, Wheels of Law, and Song Zuying: Managing Information Communication Technology in China Chapter 6: Combating Hostile Forces: China's Foreign Propaganda Work since 1989 Chapter 7: Models and Anti-Models: Searching for a New, New China Chapter 8: The Rebirth of the Propaganda State Glossary

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Book SynopsisWhen a totalitarian group seizes power, one of the first institutions it creates is a secret political police. Since the birth of modern totalitarianism, in country after country, secret political police have been the predominant instruments of power, used to consolidate power, neutralize the opposition, and erect a one-party state. Yet, when these same totalitarian regimes have liberalized or collapsed, the secret political police have often managed to survive and even remain relevant. Dismantling Tyranny: Transitioning Beyond Totalitarian Regimes provides a groundbreaking exploration of this survival tendency in seven formerly communist regimes in the former Soviet Union and Latin America - and the lessons these transformations hold for future democratic revolutions. But Dismantling Tyranny is also much more: it is a guidebook designed to empower, inform, and guide future transitions toward democracy for those political leaders with the initiative, and courage, to embark upon such Trade Review... a most interesting book. -- Georgie Anne GeyerTable of ContentsPart 1 Preface Part 2 Introduction: The Centrality of the Secret Police Chapter 3 Russia: Death and Resurrection of the KGB Chapter 4 Czech Republic: Cui Bono, Cui Podest? Chapter 5 East Germany: The Stasi and De-Stasification Chapter 6 Estonia: Toward Post-Communist Reconstruction Chapter 7 Lithuania: A Problem of Disclosure Chapter 8 Nicaragua: Tropical Chekists Chapter 9 Poland: Continuity and Change Chapter 10 Conclusion: Past as Prologue

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Book SynopsisExtravagantly praised in hardback, the term J Curve has entered the language as a tool for understanding how nations behave. What Freakonomics did for how the economy works, Bremmer does for Western interest.Trade Review"A rare book that manages to be intellectually ambitious, policy-relevant, and layman-friendly. Bremmer convincingly argues that smart American diplomacy, harnessing the forces of globalization, can induce closed societies to open up without falling apart. Timely, thoughtful, and written with verve and clarity, this is an impressive work of analysis and prescription." -- Strobe Talbott, president of the Brookings Institution, former deputy secretary of state"In one simple graphic, arguably the world's most pressing geopolitical challenge." -- The Economist"In The J Curve, Ian Bremmer (Tom Friedman with a Gladwellian streak) argues that nations follow a predictable path to democracy, one we should consider before invading them." -- New York magazine"The J Curve provides both policymakers and business strategists with an innovative set of conceptual tools for understanding political risk in rapidly changing societies, tools that integrate political, economic, and security perspectives in new and creative ways." -- Francis Fukuyama, author of The End of History and the Last Man"This book is a must-read, and not only for its insight into foreign policy. Individual institutions can be assessed on the J curve as well and their evolution similarly evaluated. A stunning analysis, notable for its depth, scope, and clarity." -- Vinton G. Cerf, Chief Internet Evangelist, Google"Thought-provoking...a welcome return to strategies that offer a more sustainable path for the future." -- James Steinberg, Austin-American Statesman

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Book SynopsisExplore the long and rich history of China's great dynasties.From the clans and legends of prehistory to the last Qing emperor, this book brings China's imperial history to life through its pivotal events, political forces, and powerful people, in a stunning collaboration between British and Chinese publishing houses.Covering more than 5,000 years of history and featuring images of artifacts not previously seen outside of China, this definitive visual guide will captivate readers with the key events that shaped Chinese history and laid the foundations of the modern nation. Starting with prehistory and early humans, Imperial China sets the scene for the arrival of China's first dynasty and reveals how the warring states of early China gave birth to the emperor-led dynasties - and China's long imperial age. With illuminating features on important historical figures, cultural achievements, and philosophy - such as the rise of Confucianism and the silk and teaTrade Review“This reasonably priced illustrated book deserves display.” —Booklist

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Book SynopsisA journey into the world's most populous Muslim nation as it struggles to emerge from dictatorship and corporate exploitationTrade Review'A country whose population numbers nearly as high as the US, Indonesia is almost hidden from consciousness. However, Vltchek turns on a powerful spotlight' -- Michael Albert, co-founder of Z Communications and author of Parecon: Life After Capitalism (2003).'[The author] portrays and thoroughly analyses what has been experienced by most Indonesian people today: poverty, fear and the humiliations created by corrupt and greedy elites' -- Nursyahbani Katjasungkana, National Co-ordinator of Indonesian Legal Aid Society for Women and former MP.'Burns with indignation against injustice and untruth. Andre Vltchek is in the great tradition of investigative journalists like John Pilger, Seymour Hersh and Robert Fisk. He combines omnivorous curiosity with fearless tenacity' -- Andrew Beatty, Senior Lecturer in Social Anthropology, Brunel University, and author of A Shadow Falls: In the Heart of Java (2009).'Vltchek is a powerfully informed writer whose reports are based on firsthand observations. He shows how Indonesia is a nearly perfect specimen of the free market at its purest and dirtiest stage of devolution' -- Michael Parenti, author of The Face of Imperialism (2011).Table of Contents1. Introduction 2. From Colony to Dictatorship 3. Extreme Capitalism 4. Democracy and Human Rights 5. Jakarta Bleeding the Islands 6. Corruption Kills 7. The environment, plundering of natural resources and consequent natural disasters 8. Collapse of Infrastructure 9. Islam 10. Cultures, Education and Intellectual Life 11. Indonesia and its Neighbours: A big but destitute bully 12. Conclusion Notes Index

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Book SynopsisPart one of an expansive two-volume work which critiques American foreign policy throughout the entire Cold War period.Table of ContentsPreface to the 2015 Edition Preface A Prefatory Note by the Authors on the History of the Suppression of the First Edition of This Book 1. Introduction: Summary of Major Findings and Conclusions 2. The Pentagon-CIA Archipelago 3. Benign Terror 4. Constructive Terror 5. Bloodbaths in Indochina: Constructive, Nefarious and Mythical Notes Index

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Book Synopsis1. Discusses highly topical issues concerning the relations between socialism and democracy.2. Presents a forceful but sympathetic critique of Marxism, arguing that it lacks a theory of politics and of the socialist state.3. Bobbio is the leading political theorist in Italy today and the volume also includes a response to Bobbio by Toni Negri.Trade Review'...the excellent introduction sets the stage for readers unfamiliar with Italian politics... Bobbio's intelligence and clarity hold their own and this publication can only enhance his growing reputation.' New StatesmanTable of ContentsIntroduction. 1. A socialist democracy?. 2. Is there a Marxist doctrine of the state?. 3. What alternatives are there to representative democracy?. 4. Why democracy?. 5. Which socialism?. 6. Is there a Marxist doctrine of the state?A reply by Antonio Negri. 7. Gramsci and the conception of civil society. 8. Marxism and socialism. 9. Marx and classics. 10. Marxism and international relations. Notes. Index.

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Book SynopsisThis is a refreshingly original analysis of human rights, past and present, which sets out major new terms of reference for political debate, it will become a standard text in the human rights field.Trade Review'This book surely contains enough ideas to challenge, stimulate, provoke and inspire anyone concerned intellectually, practically or professionally with the field of human rights and human needs.' Journal of Peace Research 'The argument is often thought-provoking.' Political StudiesTable of ContentsPreface. 1. Human Rights and the Western Tradition. 2. Human Rights and the Legal Tradition. 3. Human Rights and Human Needs. 4. Human Rights and Social Structures. 5. Human Rights and Social Processes. Notes. Index.

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Book SynopsisThis widely acclaimed book throws new light on the complex processes that are reshaping the contemporary world. All too often debates about globalization -- and about whether it implies the end of the nation--state -- have descended into polemics and confusion. Please visit the accompanying website at: http://www. polity. co. uk/global.Trade Review'An indispensable counterweight to optimists and pessimists alike.' Will Hutton, The Observer "I was pleasantly and genuinely surprised by the depth and intensity of analysis and argument contained in the book despite its wide-ranging subject matter ... Students of international affairs who long for books that go beyond the minutiae of globalisation and look at the big picture should consider this book compulsory reading." Nick Grimwade, Times Higher Education Supplement "The book provides a scholarly and deep exploration of the facts and the issues, and deserves wide reading." Charles P. Kindelberger, Global Economy Quarterly "This is a work with many strengths, but perhaps its most important virtue is the breadth and depth... with which the authors explore the topic. Unlike many studies that focus almost exclusively on the economic sources and consequences of globalization, this volume conceives of the topic broadly. . For better or worse, globalization will shape our future, and this work prepares us to understand and act in that brave new world." Vincent A. Auger, The Journal of Developing Areas "A must have for any student of globalisation is Global Transformations. This 515 page survey, packed with facts and theories, provides a comprehensive account of the widespread impact of globalisation" Mark Perryman, New Statesman "A thought-provoking textbook on the numerous political, economic, social and cultural themes behind the concept of globalization have long been sought after by those involved in first- and second-year courses that attempt to broach this theme. The good news is that one has finally arrived ... The disciplinary approach is very much one of political sociology but the multidisciplinary focus will be of great value and interest to geographers." The Geographical Journal "[A] sweeping literative survey and synthesis ... bustling with data, ideas, viewpoints and references to more detailed reading." Alan M. Rugman, University of Oxford 'There can be little doubt that globalisation has now become the key discussion point in the social sciences. A seemingly endless supply of books and articles are being published that refer to "the global" or globalisation. Many of these are far too abstract and lacking in concrete empirical research. Global Transformations is a welcome exception.this book is the definitive work yet published on the subject." Ray Kiely, Journal of Development "Global Transformations is the most thorough and wide-reaching account of the global forces that are reshaping our lives. It is a wonderful combination of history, political science and economics that casts new light on the changes we will see in the new century." Joseph Nye, Harvard University "What a pleasure it is to read a book about globalization which is comprehensive yet carefully researched, where arguments are laid out precisely and then tested, and where the conclusions actually flow from the evidence. This is easily the best account of what globalization has and has not accomplished to date. It is essential reading for anyone who seeks to understand the way the world impinges on our lives." Michael Mann, University of California at Los Angeles "A most impressive and comprehensive analysis of the complex political, economic and cultural processes shaping and reshaping the world in which we live. The authors critically interrogate the much-abused term globalization and demonstrate, in a highly convincing and eminently readable manner, our need to adopt a far more creative political response to the forces currently transforming society at different scales." Peter Dicken, University of ManchesterTable of ContentsIntroduction. . The Globalization Debate. Sources of Contention in the Globalization Debate. Rethinking Globalization: An Analytical Framework. Determining the Shape of Contemporary Globalization. The Book Ahead. 1. The Territorial State and Global Politics. . 1.1 From Empires to Modern Nation-states. 1.2 The Emergence of Global Politics. 1.3 Multilayered Governance and the Diffusion of Political Authority. 1.4 Historical Forms of Political Globalization: The Transformation of Political Community. 1.5 Differential National Enmeshment. 1.6 Conclusion: Political Globalization and Structural Impacts. 2. The Expanding Reach of Organized Violence. . 2.1 Introduction. 2.2 What is Military Globalization?. 2.3 The Globalization of the War System: Geopolitics and the Evolution of a World Military Order. 2.4 A Global Arms Dynamic?. 2.5 Emerging Forms of Geogovernance: Organized Violence. 2.6 Historical Forms of Military Globalization: A Comparison. 2.7 Contemporary Patterns of National Enmeshment in the World Military Order. 2.8 Contemporary Military Globalization and its Political Consequences. 3. Global Trade, Global Markets. 3.1 Trade and Globalization. 3.2 Trade: From Antiquity to the Rise of the Nation-State. 3.3 From the Industrial Revolution to the Second World War: The Rise and Fall of World Trade. 3.4 The Rise of a Global Trading Order. 3.5 Historical Forms of Trade Globalization: The Transformation of Global Trade. 3.6 National Enmeshment in the Global Trading System. 3.7 The Impact of Global Trade Relations. 3.8 Conclusion: State Autonomy and Sovereignty. 4. Shifting Patterns of Global Finance. . 4.1 Indicators of Financial Globalization and Financial Enmeshment. 4.2 Early Patterns of Global Financial Activity. 4.3 The Classical Gold Standard Period: 1870-1914. 4.4 The Interwar Years: Global Monetary Disorder. 4.5 The Bretton Woods Era: The Reinvention of Global Finance. 4.6 The Shape of Contemporary Financial Globalization. 4.7 Comparing Historical Forms of Financial Globalization. 4.8 Global Finance and National Enmeshment. 4.9 Economic Autonomy and Sovereignty in an Era of Global Finance. 4.10 Conclusion. 5. Corporate Power and Global Production Networks. 5.1 MNCs and Global Production. 5.2 International Business Before the Industrial Revolution. 5.3 International Production in the Industrial Age: Multinational Business Expansion 1850-1939. 5.4 The Rise of the Multinational Corporation and the Transnationalization of Production. 5.5 MNCs and Global Production Networks. 5.6 Historical Forms of Business Globalization. 5.7 Contemporary Patterns of National Enmeshment in Global Production Networks. 5.8 The Globalization of Business: Domestic Impacts. 5.9 Conclusion. 6. People on the Move. . 6.1 Globalization and Migration. 6.2 Historical Forms of Global Migration. 6.3 Contemporary Patterns of Migration. 6.4 Historical Forms of Global Migration: A Comparison. 6.5 Migration and National Enmeshment. 6.6 Globalization, Migration and the Nation-state. 6.7 Conclusion. 7. Globalization, Culture and the Fate of Nations. 7.1 Analysing Cultural Globalization. 7.2 Cultural Globalization in Historical Perspective. 7.3 The Shape of Contemporary Cultural Globalization. 7.4 Historical Forms of Cultural Globalization: In Sum. 7.5 Contemporary Cultural Globalization and its Political Impact. 7.6 Conclusion. 8. Catastrophe in the Making: Globalization and the Environment. . 8.1 Globalization and the Environment. 8.2 Environmental Globalization in Historical Perspective. 8.3 Changing Historical Forms of Environmental Globalization. 8.4 Stratification of Environmental Degradation and National Enmeshment. 8.5 The Contemporary Pattern of Global Environmental Change and its Political Impacts. 8.6 Conclusion. Conclusion: the Shape of Contemporary Globalization. . Methodological Appendix. References. Index.

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Book SynopsisThe first comprehensive study of the relationship between the Pragmatist tradition and political theory. Offers a detailed and original reading of four major thinkers: John Dewey, Richard Rorty, Jrgen Habermas and Hilary Putnam. In recent years pragmatism has become a very trendy and popular area of study.Trade Review"This is a splendid contribution to the lively conversation about the vitality of the pragmatic legacy, and a sympathetic, lucid, critical reconstruction of Dewey's political philosophy showing how his understanding of democracy is grounded in our moral life." Professor Richard J. Bernstein, New School for Social Research "Pragmatism has been vigorously revived in philosophy, and Matthew Festenstein's book provides an exemplary and thoroughgoing account of its implications for political theory." Raymond Plant, St Catherine's College, Oxford "An interesting study which lives up to its own pretensions: to be a non-exhaustive, yet fresh look at a tradition which deserves attention from political theorists." Acta PoliticaTable of ContentsList of Abbreviations. Introduction. Part I: Dewey's Political Philosophy:. 1. Interpreting Dewey's Political Thought. 2. Pragmatism in the Moral Life. 3. Individuality and Democracy. Part II: New Pragmatisms:. 4. An Overview. 5. Ethnocentrism and Irony. 6. Reconstructions. Conclusion. Notes. Index.

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