This book uses human rights as part of a constructivist methodology designed to establish a causal relationship between human rights violations and different types of social and political conflict in Europe and North America.
This book analyzes the political transformations in black women's socially engaged community-based... Læs mere
In film studies, Iranian films are kept at a distance, as 'other,' different, and exotic. In reponse, this book takes these films as philosophically relevant... Læs mere
Carries readers into Chinese and American elementary and high school classrooms, and highlights the big differences between... Læs mere
Communitas is inspired fellowship; a group's pleasure in sharing common experiences; being 'in the zone' - as in music, sport, and work; the sense felt by a... Læs mere
What does global justice look like, and how can leadership help get us there? The contributors explore justice in various spheres: citizenship, the marketplace, health,... Læs mere
Using archival research and recorded interviews, this book charts the development of American Studies in... Læs mere
Breger Bush argues that derivatives markets work in the development context as engines of inequality and instability, aggravating poverty among those they are purported to help and highlighting some of the dangers of neoliberal globalization for the poor.
This book examines the flight of young Australian writers to London in the decades before and after Federation in 1901.... Læs mere
As countries confront new health care challenges in the 21st century, their health care systems reflect the problems and political settlements of an earlier age.
This book combines social and institutional histories of Russia, focusing on the secret... Læs mere
The Engaged Campus offers a set of emerging best practices and articulation of critical issues for faculty and administrators committed to developing, strengthening, or expanding majors or minors in community engagement at their respective institutions.