Revolutionary Essays on Life, Earth, and Politics
Science is our only guide to the Crisis of the Anthropocene. This wakeup call explores climate change, biodiversity collapse, and the political failures behind them. Data shows the US is not an advanced democracy, and threats like Trumpism put freedom itself at stake.
An anthology of texts from significant writers between the Renaissance and the late seventeenth century, from Ficino to Dryden. The study traces a growth of self-awareness, worldview scepticism, and aesthetic exuberance.
This book is the third in a series presenting outcomes from the Maryvale Institute’s doctoral research programme. It provides an overview of work by students across the globe and their contribution to new knowledge in Catholic studies.
Secularism in French Cultural Discourse
This book explores the interplay between literature and law, revealing how writers have shaped French secularism. It examines pivotal debates on religious freedom, church-state separation, and equality, offering a view of laïcité beyond purely legal interpretations.
This volume examines the challenges of social exclusion and inequality facing Western Balkan countries on their path to the EU. It explores how state failures to protect women, young people, and Roma minorities have driven high rates of outward migration.
This volume presents collaborative research on key issues in medical science and public health. Topics include manufacturing vaccines in Africa, preventing HIV/AIDS and cancer, decreasing global childhood cancer disparities, and improving sanitation and health practices.
This book explores tourism management in Bulgaria in the COVID-19 era. It covers smart destinations, digital technologies, online consumer behavior, and innovative approaches in hotel management, outlining key challenges and opportunities for the industry.
Re-theorising the Indian Subcontinental Diaspora
How do 30 million people of the Indian Subcontinental diaspora renegotiate their identities? This volume explores their historical, socio-cultural, and economic migration patterns, examining diasporic writers, films, and unique case studies ushering in a new era of identity.
The term ‘border’ has become a ploy for chauvinism and ultra-nationalist bigotry, with notorious coverage in media, cinema, and literature. This volume explores a wide range of literary, linguistic, and media representations of the ‘border.’
The New European Union and Its Global Strategy
The European Union faces unprecedented crises. As it projects itself as a global actor, reshaping ties with the United States, China, and Russia, its future remains a subject of intense debate. This volume offers answers regarding the conundrum of the EU’s transformations.
Discourses in Traffic
As China became a nation of drivers, it encountered immense traffic-related problems. This book zeroes in on the authentic discourses in Chinese traffic, demonstrating the interaction between signs and new drivers in Guangzhou to reveal the country’s shift to modern traffic.
COVID-19 and Human Security in Africa
In this collection of testimonies, African scholars and public health experts share first-hand knowledge and lived experiences of the harrowing COVID-19 period. These varied perspectives explore the pandemic’s impact and express concerns for Africa’s future preparedness.
The Emergence of Discourses and Cultural Hegemony
Edward W. Said’s seminal text Orientalism disrupted how the Orient understands itself. This book focuses on his work, analyzing how the discourse of orientalism perpetrated the West’s cultural hegemony and the internal hegemony within the non-western world.
The Pope and the World
Pope Benedict XVI has long engaged in the dialogue between the sacred and the secular. While many accused him of changing his views, this book tracks his ideas over the years, revealing a profound consistency in directing all spheres—from the Liturgy to politics—towards God.
For Victorian and Modern women who defied convention, a diagnosis of madness was a constant threat. This book uncovers the reality of unjust institutionalization and reveals how these women actively protested their diagnoses and confinement.
Firms need a risk scorecard. While banks invest significantly in risk management, it is questionable if these programs work. This book responds to this gap by proposing the Banking Risk Balanced Scorecard (BRBS) to enhance competitive advantage and stakeholder value.
A Highland Tour of Victorian Travel Writing
In the 18th century, Scotland was seen as a peripheral land of savage Highlanders. This volume of travel narratives and essays (1722-1907) explores how writers defined Scottish identity, often promoting images of backwardness and the sublime.
How Political Eras End
Is the UK at ‘the end of a political era’? This book analyses the seismic shifts since the 2016 EU Referendum, comparing them with past eras to make a compelling case. It defines what a political era is, exploring vital issues like democracy, identity, and migration.
This book’s research proves managers can use intellectual capital disclosure to boost firm performance. It reveals how using the balanced scorecard as a measurement tool for intellectual capital can drive success. An essential guide for executives, managers, and academics.
This book explores how intercommunal conflicts in Ile-Ife and Modakeke turned youths into both security assets and liabilities. Understanding militarised youths with limited opportunities provides a sound basis for policy to solve security problems in Nigeria and elsewhere.
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