Minns argues that the industrial transformations of Mexico, South Korea and Taiwan... Læs mere
Utilizing Foucault's genealogical method, this book traces the development of the victim from feudal law, arguing that the historical power of the victim to... Læs mere
The execution of British matron Edith Cavell by occupying German forces was portrayed by the allies as one of the key atrocities of the... Læs mere
This new study explores the history of cross-cultural performative encounters in the Pacific from the Eighteenth century... Læs mere
This book examines concepts of travel in the autobiographies of leading Indian nationalists in order to show how nationalism is... Læs mere
This book offers a history of international public health spanning the colonial and post-colonial eras. The volume focuses on India and... Læs mere
Have de-industrialization, expanding services and occupational upgrading put an end to class divisions?... Læs mere
Africa represents the next frontier of the transnational politics of democratization. Recent efforts to promote... Læs mere
Democracy is based on the belief that the media gets the attention of voters. But is this plausible in an age of multiplying media, disillusionment with the political system and time-scarcity? This book addresses this question, and charts experiences of 'public connection'.
This book seeks to explain how discourse types influence the addressee's understanding of the communicator's intention. Examining... Læs mere
In this frank account of events, Sir Richard Packer, former Permanent Secretary at MAFF, details the facts of the BSE outbreak, how government responded to the crisis and how the... Læs mere
A critical study of incentives commonly used to induce non-state armed groups to engage in peace negotiations. Offers a... Læs mere