A major historical study of the global arms trade, revolving around the transfer of small arms from metropolitan Europe to the turbulent frontiers of Indian Ocean societies during the 'long' nineteenth century (c.1780-1914).
Using case studies of cholera, plague, malaria, and yellow fever, this book analyzes how factors such as public health... Læs mere
Southgate draws on ideas within history, philosophy, literature, psychology, and theology to explore two traditions: contentment with our situation... Læs mere
A historical survey of the Iraqi media from its beginning up to the present day, focusing on the post-2003 media scene and the political and societal divisions that occurred in... Læs mere
This study considers the recent surge of science fiction narratives from the postcolonial Third World as a utopian response to the spatial, political, and representational dilemmas that attend globalization.
Acoustic Interculturalism is a study of the soundscapes of intercultural performance through the examination of sound's performativity. Employing an... Læs mere
Exposing how memory is constructed and mediated in different societies, this collection explores particular contexts to identify links between the... Læs mere
Consisting of critical analyses, theoretical provocations and practical reflections by leading scholars/practitioners from the fields of performance... Læs mere
Women are disproportionately affected by HIV and AIDS. By focusing on the pandemic at its epicentre in Southern Africa, this book explores... Læs mere
Friesen demonstrates how transnational CSOs and NGOs can influence the context in which international political decisions are made.... Læs mere
Investigates the intimate relationship between regional governance processes and global crises. Analysing the current turmoil in the... Læs mere
Drawing on the writings of Foucault, this book explores the politics and power-dynamics of family life, examining how everyday obligations such as attending school,... Læs mere