This book offers the most up--to--date survey of current perspectives and debates in the fields of nations and nationalism. It brings together a selected group of leading... Læs mere
Develops an original interpretation of liberalism and its legacyArgues that the most defensive version of liberalism is that which emphasises peaceful co--existence between different ways of lifeWritten by one of the leading political theorists today.
Studies instances of terrorism that, the authors argue, have been sponsored or supported by the USA and some of its allies. The book also examines the political ends to which... Læs mere
Beast. Monster. Savage. Psycho. The glowering menace of Mike Tyson has spooked us for almost two decades. And still we remain fascinated. Why? Ellis Cashmorea s answer is disturbing: white society has created Tyson as vengeance for the loss of privilege produced by civil rights.
In the last years of his life, from 1949 to 1951, Wittgensteina s writings focused upon knowledge and certainty... Læs mere
Leading researchers in the social sciences describe and explain the unequal chances of long and healthy life between social groups, ethnic groups, men and women and geographical areas.
What is Meaning? Fundamentals of Formal Semantics is a concise introduction to the field of semantics as it is actually practiced. Through simple examples, pictures, and metaphors, Paul Portner presents the field's key ideas about how language works.
Presenting a history of the role America played in the Vietnam War, this text examines how the consequences of the war changed American culture and society. The major political and social movements of the 1960s - liberalism, Civil Rights, and youth culture - are examined.
* The eighth book of a series published with The Political Quarterly. * Expert contributors including Joyce Macmillan, Michael Brunson, Karen Evans, John Maxton, Matthew Taylor, Neal Acherson, Yasmin--Alibhai Brown and Anthony Everitt.
This book collects together Adornos manifold implications for musical interpretation. His reflections lead to a fundamental study... Læs mere
This major new book by Rosie Braidotti offers a highly original account of ethical and political subjectivity in contemporary culture. It makes a strong case for a... Læs mere
The idea that world politics can be understood in terms of a US dominated unipolarity became generally accepted during... Læs mere