This text establishes the concept of Euro-Asia as the means to discuss the European and Asian countries that are undergoing post-Cold War transformation. Elements of the transitional changes covered include: conflicts and peacekeeping, geopolitical issues and economic realities.
When economists claim that rules are coordinating devices, they do not explain how those rules operate in the reality of... Læs mere
They were used by Count Zeppelin to advance German militarism, American Admiral Moffett to fight US Army aviation ambitions, British Lord Thomson to foster... Læs mere
Maggie Günsberg examines popular genre cinema in Italy during the 1950s and 1960s, focussing on melodrama, commedia all'italiana , peplum, horror and the spaghetti western.
Focusing on family, community and social change, he has cascaded ideas, in the process coining new words, like 'meritocracy'. In 1945 he drafted the Labour Party's... Læs mere
Once torn by ideological conflicts and the dominance of command economies, Southern Africa is now moving towards economic liberalism and openness.... Læs mere
This book provides a broad, analytical study of Bangladesh's relationship with India and Pakistan between 1975 and... Læs mere
As Europe struggles to control immigration, the EU's southern flank is perceived as the weak flank of 'Fortress Europe'. This book examines the many... Læs mere
Peacekeeping operations have become a central issue in international relations since the end of the Cold War. This... Læs mere
Against the background of an emerging industrial state, the popularization of liberal laissez-faire principles and the rise of a class-based society, it examines the revival of traditional paternal ideals and considers their influence upon the development of social policy.
This book examines the response of the Western Alliance to the Polish Crisis (1980-83). The author analyses the different views of Europe and the United States regarding enforcement in East-West relations and the opposition in Western Europe to the American approach.
This book offers an in-depth examination of party finance and political corruption in a variety of political contexts. Its central focus is on the relationship... Læs mere