Using insights from ethnographic research conducted in London and New York, the author explores the varying ways young men use graffiti to construct masculinity, claim power and establish independence from the institutions which define and often limit them as young people.
Investment projects are an important mechanism for economic development. This book explains the techniques available to assess the economic impact of projects in developing countries.
This exploration of the full diversity of the Italian Antimafia draws on primary sources and interviews to provide the first complete analysis of... Læs mere
In raising questions about the relationship between gender power, class power and enterprise, this book brings an insightful perspective to the study of family... Læs mere
A companion volume to Drake's Intellectuals and Politics in Post-War France (2002), French Intellectuals from the Dreyfus Affair to the Occupation traces the political positions adopted by French writers and artists from the end of the 19th century to the Liberation.
At a time when the gap between rich and poor has been increasing, Poverty, Riches and Social Citizenship provides an accessible introduction to current debates... Læs mere
Law and Opinion in Twentieth Century Britain and Ireland covers four main themes: Law and the State; The book provides a substantial and readable... Læs mere
After considering various options and models especially from Spain, South Africa and the Netherlands this book charts a path for reform that takes account of Northern Ireland's political realities and will help build trust and inclusions.
Women, Murder and Justice examines from a feminist perspective, the legal treatment of women who kill their partners in England. The book highlights gender differences in the... Læs mere
What models of distributive justice can the twenty-first century promote to challenge the spread of insecurity, inequality and social... Læs mere
The book shows, through in-depth case studies, how some low income countries have made enormous strides in overcoming problems of adult literacy, lack of schooling, high child mortality, rapid population growth, mass poverty and gender inequalities.
A fascinating collection of essays by leading British and Swiss scholars which explore the development of Swiss democracy from 1848 to the present day.