Ethno-national and religious identity and violence dominate modern politics, from Northern Ireland to terrorism in Sri Lanka, the former Yugoslavia or Afghanistan... Læs mere
Arguing against a common sense view of bilingualism as the co-existence of two linguistic systems, this volume develops a critical perspective which approaches... Læs mere
In the first book-length consideration of the topic for sixty years, Kevin Donnelly examines the importance of music in British film, concentrating both on musical... Læs mere
Japanese distribution was long seen as archaic and difficult to understand, but today that has changed. Domestic firms stretching across all retail formats and categories have taken control of channels and now lead the consumer market from the front.
The book describes the current role and rationale of co-operative banking and examines features such as governance, consolidation, outsourcing,... Læs mere
It focuses on the way information informs price, and constructs a framework to explain information generation and the agglomeration process, enabling the reader to make more effective financial decisions.
The corporate brand can be considered as the definition of the company. This book by a leading practitioner explores the connections between corporate brands, corporate... Læs mere
Since the 1950s Eric Rohmer has been one of the major presences in French cinema as critic and director. This book is a sophisticated engagement with his work in which Keith... Læs mere
This book sets the experiences of former communist countries as they head towards capitalism against the 'varieties of capitalism' paradigm, and... Læs mere
Joan Robinson is widely considered to be amongst the greatest economists of the 20th Century. This book provides a comprehensive study of her life and work, examining her role in the... Læs mere
This volume brings together some of the most influential scholars in development economics to explore how to improve the well-being of the poor, how to design... Læs mere
This book illustrates why both academic research and policy thinking need to factor-in gender hierarchies and structures if they are to address some of the key challenges of contemporary societies: the widespread informality and insecurity of paid work and the crisis of care.