In this book, the sixth in the highly regarded How Ireland Voted series, leading Irish political scientists examine what happened; analyse the election results, the opinion poll evidence and the media coverage to establish why it happened; and assess the long-term significance.
This book provides a snapshot of the field of language acquisition at the beginning of the 21st Century. It represents the multiplicity of approaches that characterize the field and... Læs mere
Through compelling ideas and examples, Beyond Authority argues that new leaders need to be confident to legitimise themselves and challenge old ways. They... Læs mere
Drawing from a wide spectrum of disciplines, the essays in this collection examine in different national contexts the consequences of the "Latin American multicultural turn" in Afro Latino social movements of the past two decades.
Through readings of postcolonial theory and examination of post-9/11 novels, film, and hip-hop music, this book studies how North African immigrants to Spain translate and transfer cultural and political memory from one land to another.
An examination of fifteenth-century British queens through literature and history.
This work seeks to take a fresh look at the contentious question of the longevity and popularity of Mussolini's regime... Læs mere
A detailed exploration of the influence and utility of Thomas Malthus' model of population growth and economic changes... Læs mere
Engages a topic of pressing concern for government, business, and education leaders around the world: the race to establish 'world-class'... Læs mere
Heir to an earldom, and wife and widow of William de Valence (half-brother of King Henry III), Joan de Valence was an important actor in the volatile political world of thirteenth-century England, Wales, Scotland, and Ireland.
This fascinating study delves into the lives of six Tudor women celebrated for their reputed wickedness. Collected here are accounts of Anne... Læs mere
The idea of "Utopia" has made a comeback in the age of globalization, and the bewildering technological shifts and economic... Læs mere