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Debating civilisations offers an up-to-date evaluation of the re-emerging field of civilisational analysis, tracing its main currents and comparing it to rival paradigms such as Marxism, globalisation theory and postcolonial sociology. -- .
Global Politics in the Information Age presents a provocative and wide-ranging introduction to the notion that information technologies are creating new formations of power, control and resistance across the planet. -- .
Examines how the people of diasporas have a direct impact on the politics of their homeland. Case studies include Sri Lanka, Mexico and Ethiopia.
People's Car studies divergent populist responses to land acquisition for industries in rural India. It contends that landownership enables small... Læs mere
The formation of the Pan-Pearl River Delta regional framework in June 2004 heralded a new beginning of regional development in China. This book provides a systematic analysis of the '9+2' grouping across the region and within individual spatial units.
Cuts through the confusion and rhetoric to offer straightforward, incisive analyses of globalisation and its future. The contributors analyse recent trends, immigrations and capital flows.
Amy Myers Jaffe provides an expert look at the promises and challenges of the future of energy, highlighting... Læs mere
Volume 14 focusses on: the environmental influence of globalization and China, environmental impact of foreign direct investment (FDI) on host countries,... Læs mere
This book argues for an original, unorthodox conception about the relationship between globalization and contemporary nationalism, challenging prevailing academic and popular assumptions about these two forces.