In this timely new book, Christopher May surveys some of the most influential and important writings that declare we are entering a new information age.
This book traces the history of Ireland from the Catholic Emancipation of 1829 to the establishment of the Irish Free State and Northern Ireland in 1922.... Læs mere
aeo Wide coverage and introduction to the main issues and arguments of applied ethics. aeo Each chapter specially commissioned to introduce newcomers. aeo Comprehensive notes and reading guides.
*1. A clearly written and accessible introduction to, and evaluation of, one of the most influential intellectual movements of our times*2. A much needed clarification of a controversial and misunderstood area. .
This topical new book by Zygmunt Bauman explores the notion of identity in the modern world. As we grapple with the insecurity and uncertainty of liquid... Læs mere
An Introduction to Language Policy: Theories and Method is a collection of newly-written chapters that cover the major theories and methods currently employed by scholars active in the field.
A comprehensive and highly original account of the nature and extent of world governance. An authoritative discussion of the relationships between international organizations, prosperity, and peace. A highly topical book which will become a major focus of debate.
Displaying the distinctive combination of narration and philosophy for which he is well known, this new book by Peter Sloterdijk develops a radically new account of globalization at the beginning of the twenty-first century.
South Africa has moved from being a pariah state, epitomizing the extreme of racial segregation and prejudice, to a... Læs mere
Ideal for forensic professionals and researchers or students of psychology, this book offers an empirical investigation into the effectiveness of front-line counterterrorism officers in dealings with terrorist suspects.
In this short book Peter Sloterdijk clarifies his views on religion and its role in pre-modern and modern societies. He begins by returning to the Mount Sinai episode in the Book of Exodus, where he identifies the emergence of what he calls the 'Sinai Schema'.
How are e-book pirates changing the publishing industry? What do ticket scalpers and internet search companies have in common? What role does organised crime play in the global movie business? How do 'jailbroken' iPhones drive innovation? What does a '.