This illuminating collection of essays assesses the 17th century, interpreting what used to be called "The Puritan Revolution," the ideas which helped to produce it and resulted from it, and the relations between these ideas and the political events of the day.
Development may be best understood in terms of the interplay among capital accumulation, the state, and... Læs mere
Reconfiguring Modernism explores the relationship between modern literature and modern art. Schwarz... Læs mere
This book offers contemporary perspectives on English pronunciation teaching and research in the context of increasing multilingualism and English as an international language.
This fourth edition is an updated version of what has become the classic account of Twentieth-century Marxism. It includes new bibliographical information and sections covering... Læs mere
This book is a combination of rhetorical theory and critical thinking. It argues that liberalism in its most meaningful sense is not ideological, but... Læs mere
Building the new Rome put people to work, 'liberated' ancient monuments, cleared slums, produced new "cities" for education, sports, and cinema, produced wide new streets, and provided the regime with a setting to showcase fascism's dynamism, power, and greatness.
Political liberalization and economic reform, the weakening of the state, and increased global interconnections have all had profound effects on Muslim societies and... Læs mere
During the transition to democracy, states have used various mechanisms to address previous human rights abuses including trials,... Læs mere
At the intersection of the warmth of hearth and home and the dangers of the street lies the tenuous position of women engaged in reproductive labour, those involved in the sex trade and those in domestic positions.
In Africa Unchained , George Ayittey takes a controversial look at Africa's future and makes a number of daring suggestions.
Few topics are as important in the study of international relations as the causes of wealth and poverty, and their interaction with militarization. Few... Læs mere