A lively survey of the politics of the Slow Food movement, an antidote to our fast-moving, work-obsessed capitalist culture.
A careful and illuminating analysis of the economic dimensions of the Palestine-Israel conflict. Invaluable for students, journalists and activists.
A fascinating look at migrant labour in London, based on interviews with more than 800 foreign-born workers
A history of the Second World War as fought 'from below' by anti-fascist militias, who worked both with and against the allied powers.
Analyses the origins and nature of the Roman empire, and its continuing influence in discussions and debates about modern imperialism.
An insider's account of Colombia's guerrilla war
Examination of the changing nature of community, looking at mobile subjects such as migrants and business travellers.
A study that champions social movements as influential agents in shaping our conceptions of human rights
A history of US imperialism that uncovers the ever present exploitation, violence and media control that have marked the last two decades of empire.
An accessible guide to Barthes' most widely taught work
Chomsky, Zizek, Sontag and other scholars show how governments exploit people's fear for political gain
Shows that agrofuels, once heralded as a solution to climate change, do more harm than good due to the capitalist system in which they are produced.