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Human language has changed in the age of globalization: no longer tied to stable and resident communities, it moves across the globe, and it changes in the process. In this book Jan Blommaert constructs a theory of changing language in a changing society.
As the world faces the prospect of climate change, nuclear disasters, and water scarcity, it is clear... Læs mere
The second edition of this popular book examines major global turning points with an emphasis on actionable issues,... Læs mere
War is invariably accompanied by debate, if not controversy, over the legitimacy of using force. In this volume a leading group of international authorities... Læs mere
Explores nation building and international relations in the small multicultural nation state and cosmopolitan global city of contemporary Singapore. Examines the exercise of smart power, or the ability to strategically combine soft and hard power resources.
Beginning with the days of hunter-gatherers and extending to the present world of genetically modified chickens, Kenneth F. Kiple details the... Læs mere
The United Nations Global Compact encourages businesses to support ten universal principles in the areas of human rights, labor... Læs mere
This book is about common sense and it takes us on a journey from the exhaustion of the paradigm of classical science and modernity to the necessary construction of utopias via a detailed analysis of legal institutions and theorizing over several hundred years.
This book brings science to the heart of debates about globalisation, exploring the globalisation of science... Læs mere
What moral principles justify state interventions in language endangerment? How fair are the generally preferred 'hands off' principles in an... Læs mere
The book explores the evolution of the Chinese economy and shows how it has always been a part of a state-centered Chinese order. It uses the framework of 'market in state' to demonstrate how it is dominated by political principles over economic principles.
This book provides a detailed exploration of the interrelations between globalization, borders and families through a legal lens embedded in... Læs mere