Non-Fiction

Combating Economic Crimes

by Ndiva Kofele-Kale

In the last decade a new tool has been developed in the global war against official corruption through the introduction of the offense of "illicit enrichment" in almost every multilateral anti-corruption convention....

Radical Pedagogies of Socrates and Freire

by Stephen Brown

Situating contemporary critical praxis at the intersection of the social, the political, and the rhetorical, this book is a provocative inquiry into the teaching philosophies of Plato's Socrates and Paulo Freire...

Happiness

by Bent Greve

Although happiness is based upon individuals' subjective perception of their own situation, understanding the concept of happiness is important for forming policies in modern societies. Taking into account discussions...

Alienation and the Carnivalization of Society

by Jerome Braun & Lauren Langman

This book examines alienation from both a sociological and psychoanalytic perspective, revisiting classic treatments of the topic (Marx, Simmel, Weber) and exploring its relevance to understanding post-modern...

People Power and Political Change

by April Carter

This book examines the upsurge in mass popular protest against undemocratic regimes. Relating early revolutions to recent global trends and protests, it examines the significance of 'people power' to democracy....

New Ways of Organizing Work

by Clare Kelliher & Julia Richardson

New Ways of Organizing Work offers a broader understanding of changes to the way work is organized and the implications for relevant stakeholders. It brings together contributions from a well established group...

EU Foreign Policymaking and the Middle East Conflict

by Patrick Müller

This book examines the interplay between the national and the European levels in EU foreign policymaking, focusing on the Middle East.

European engagement in peacemaking in the Middle East dates back to foreign-policy...

China's Strategic Competition with the United States

by Russell Ong

This book examines the transformation and the multifaceted nature of the relationship between US and China in the post-Cold War era. It examines their nature and implications of their strategic competition in...

Politics, Religion and Gender

by Sieglinde Rosenberger & Birgit Sauer

Heated debates about Muslim women's veiling practices have regularly attracted the attention of European policymakers over the last decade. The headscarf has been both vehemently contested by national and/or...

Propaganda, War Crimes Trials and International Law

by Predrag Dojcinovic

Propaganda, War Crimes Trials and International Law addresses the emerging jurisprudence and international law concerning propaganda in war crimes investigations and trials. The role of propaganda in the perpetration...

Decentralization, Local Governance, and Social Wellbeing in India

by Rani D. Mullen

Over the past three decades, decentralization has been seen as the means for allowing local governments to become more accountable, and for encouraging the deepening of democracy and the building of village...

Kant and Education

by Klas Roth & Chris W. Surprenant

Immanuel Kant's moral philosophy, political philosophy, and philosophy of judgement have been and continue to be widely discussed among many scholars. The impact of his thinking is beyond doubt and his ideas...

Biblical Paradigms in Medieval English Literature

by Lawrence Besserman

This book examines the intricate and unusual relationship between the sacred and secular spheres of English medieval culture, positing that the assimilation of sacred and secular motifs could be in either direction,...

The Problem of Pleasure

by Carol Jones, Elaine Barclay & Rob Mawby

The tourism and leisure industries are big business. Opportunities for leisure and tourism have escalated as disposable income, technology, travel and education have become increasingly available in recent times....

Corruption and Law in Indonesia

by Simon Butt

Indonesia has transformed from one of South East Asia's most repressive and centralised political systems to its most decentralised and democratic. Despite this, obstacles still remain that hinder Indonesia...

Alternative Business

by Martin Parker

From Robin Hood to Jack Sparrow from Pirates of the Caribbean, outlaws have been a central part of 800 years of culture. These are characters who criticise the power of those in the castle or the skyscraper,...

A Political Theory of Identity in European Integration

by Catherine Guisan

This book provides a theoretical and historical examination of the speech and deeds of European founders.

Using a fresh and innovative approach, this monograph connects political theory with concrete political...

The Ethics of Need

by Sarah Clark Miller

The Ethics of Need: Agency, Dignity, and Obligation argues for the philosophical importance of the notion of need and for an ethical framework through which we can determine which needs have moral significance....

Nexus One for Dummies

by Dan Gookin

Exploit the full power of the revolutionary Google Nexus One superphone

Nexus One is Google's answer to Apple’s iPhone and RIM's BlackBerry. Covering a range of how-to topics, from the most useful Nexus One...

Theorising Teaching in Secondary Classrooms

by Beverley Bell

Theorising Teaching in Secondary Classrooms is for all teachers who wish to fully understand and improve upon their own practice. It encourages you to reflect on and conceptualise your teaching, and helps you...