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An analysis of the television phenomenon of the early 21st century - Reality TV, exploring its cultural and political meanings, explaining the genesis... Læs mere
Since the turn of the millennium, resistance to the liberal project of global governance has come to occupy centre stage in global and international politics.
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Sterling in Decline takes the devaluations of 1931, 1949 and 1967 as a metaphor for Britain's changing position in the world economy. It also... Læs mere
Swiss Foreign Policy, 1945-2002 presents for the first time a comprehensive collection of eight essays, addressing the post-war foreign policy of Switzerland. Through... Læs mere
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This unique study examines the issues surrounding the analysis of the Indian IT sector on a global, national, regional, firm, and product level and the significance of national policies to sustain the competitiveness of the Indian IT sector.