Introduces and consolidates cultural studies literature from diverse locales and intellectual traditions. This book contains forty-four contemporary... Læs mere
The book investigates the ways in which state--centred approaches to international relations have limited our understanding of global,... Læs mere
aeo An exciting new book by one of the leading social and feminist theorists writing today. aeo Brings together Barretta s work on key issues in the social sciences and humanities. aeo Highly original and interdisciplinary.
* An accessible and wide--ranging introduction to the history of international political thought. * Focusing on the broad themes of nature, culture and civilization, the book explores changing perceptions of international politics from antiquity to the 20th Century.
What are we to make of the information society? Many prominent theorists have argued it to be the most profound and comprehensive transformation of economy, culture and politics since the rise of the industrial way of life in the 18th century.
A geo-political manifesto which questions the idea of Latinity as a sole name for the South American subcontinent. Charts the history of the concept of Latinity from its emergence in Europe under France's leadership through to the present day.
* Draws on over 30 years of work by noted economist Pranab Bardhan. * Describes theoretical and empirical perspectives on economic agents both at the micro and macro levels of the economy. * Makes available classic, hard-to-find journal articles.
This work examines the interpretation and products of intentional human behaviour, focusing primarily on issues in art, law, and everyday speech.... Læs mere
Presents an overview of debates about how to accommodate context sensitivity within a theory of human communication, investigating the effects of context on communicative interaction and, as a corollary, what a context of utterance is and what it is to be in one.
"A splendid student edition. Remarkably fresh and uncluttered, it offers strong historical context as well as specific linguistic guidance for the modern reader.... Læs mere
* Focuses primarily on charges leveled by recent critics that belief in God is irrational and that its nature ferments violence * Balances... Læs mere
Introductory Phonology provides an exceptional foundation to the field for those who are coming to it for the first time. Developed and tested through years of experience and use,... Læs mere