This study explores a new understanding of modernism and ethnicity as put forward in the transnational and diasporic writings of Anzia Yezierska, Zora Neale Hurston, and Jean Rhys.
Oppression and violence are often cited as the pivotal aspects of modern dictatorships, but it is the collusion of large majorities that enable... Læs mere
This book is a guide to current research and debate in the field of literacies practice and education. It provides both an historical and lifespan view... Læs mere
Baker provides a unique insider perspective on factors affecting British Muslim converts and their susceptibility to violent radicalisation, including... Læs mere
This book shows how France and Britain are leaders in EU security and defense policy, and explains why both states need each other in this policy area. The lack of relevant military capacity in Europe today implies that the US favors a strong EU in this field.
The global financial and economic crisis has brought about many effects that are still difficult to interpret univocally. This book studies the consequences of the crisis... Læs mere
Adding to the debate on a range of issues, this book presents a critical and deeply personal history of Mexican feminism in the last thirty five years.
Malone-France brings together important themes from religious studies, philosophy, and political theory to articulate a fundamental re-conception of religious faith and an innovative argument for classic liberal norms.
This volume aims to advance our understanding of beauty's role in modern consumer societies by bringing together fresh... Læs mere
This controversial and groundbreaking study proposes a compelling reinterpretation of the political thought of one Italy's founding fathers, Giuseppe Mazzini (1805-1872), and in the process suggests a new approach to understanding the origins of fascist ideology.
Gender and Decolonization in the Congo focuses on women and questions of gender in its examination of Patrice Lumumba (1925-1961), the assassinated leader of the independent Congo.
Within a decade, private capital surpassed aid as the primary capital source for developing countries. A probe... Læs mere