Cooper also demonstrates the ways in which the language of dancehall culture, often devalued as mere 'noise,' articulates a complex understanding of the... Læs mere
A study of the surprising functions of Buddhist statues, which helped disseminate Buddhist beliefs among the populace in Tenth- and... Læs mere
Here top scholars examine the role of the UN in preventing international and civil violence, arms control, deterring and reversing aggression, and addressing humanitarian crises.
Many of the existing juridical states in the Third World remain fragile and prone to collapse. This book examines the extent to... Læs mere
We live in an era where our view of school is reduced by a superficial public conversation. In this context, the complexity of the educational process and the debate... Læs mere
The chapters in this collection will reveal this tension between theory and practice in order to engage the models of community and the theories of difference that support them as a way to teach, to learn, and to know.
Altinay examines how the myth that the military is central to Turkey's national identity was created, perpetuated, and acts to... Læs mere
A leading Turkish political scientist enhances understanding of the interactions of liberal democracy with longstanding cultural cleavages along... Læs mere
This volume sets out current debates about Puerto Rico. The title simultaneously refers to the results of a non-binding 1998 plebiscite held in San Juan... Læs mere
According to Allen, motherhood and citizenship are terms that are closely linked and have been redefined over the past century due to changes in women's status, feminist movements, and political developments.
This book argues that although labour market needs have been an important element in the development of... Læs mere
This comprehensive study shows how the global resurgence of religion confronts international relations theory with a theoretical challenge comparable to that raised by the end of the Cold War or the emergence of globalization.