Palestinian State Formation
This book examines education’s role in building a Palestinian state. The Palestinian Authority has two contradictory functions: state-building and resistance. Will its education system promote a resistance identity or a state-building identity?
Asylum Seekers
Themata Politica
These political essays focus on Greek/Turkish relations, Cyprus, and the war on terror. Written by a philosopher of Hellenic ancestry, they are characterized by frank talk, fresh ideas, and historical insights that try to discern the future.
This book explains the political significance of cultural constructions in global-local clashes, identity, and the self. Through diverse case-studies and interdisciplinary perspectives, authors interpret cultural politics and their consequential divides.
This collection of scholarly papers fills a gap in the literature on fiscal decentralisation in India. The papers critically review decentralisation since the 73rd/74th constitutional amendments, with a special focus on Kerala’s innovative initiatives.
(Re)Interpretations
Patriarchal institutions govern women’s lives. This collection of essays illustrates how women challenge these unjust structures—in language, religion, war, and medicine—by telling their own stories and creating new pathways to reclaim justice.
Scholars remain sharply divided on nationalism. This volume offers new empirical research, examining a variety of contexts within the English-speaking world, including Australia, Canada, India, the UK, and the US, through interdisciplinary studies.
The presidency of George W. Bush was one of extremes, from the highest approval ratings to the lowest. This collection of essays addresses the contentious questions of his time in office, offering initial assessments of this controversial president’s legacy.
Karl Marx’s Philosophy of Nature, Action and Society
This work analyses Marx’s philosophy of nature as the basis for his practical philosophy. Marx considered humans’ relationship to the world as natural, social, and material. This material feature of human action is the foundation for social critique.
Tribal Land Alienation and Political Movements
This study focuses on land alienation in tribal Andhra Pradesh since the colonial era. It examines how skewed socio-economic development and failed policies have fueled poverty, unrest, and violent political movements, revealing their underlying causes.
African Mosaic
African Mosaic is essential reading for all students of Africa. This invaluable collection of essays by leading experts deals with the most pressing issues facing the continent, from development and human rights to education and technology.
The Future of Post-Human Martial Arts
Contrary to the popular belief that martial arts are a spiritual path, their dark sides remain unexplored. This book offers an alternative way to understand their true nature, fundamentally changing how we think about the warrior’s body and spirit.
Greece in the Balkans
This interdisciplinary study explores the complex relationship between Greece and its Balkan neighbours over the past two hundred years, shedding light on its attributes of opportunity and risk, attraction and enmity, from multiple perspectives.
Africa, arguably the world’s richest continent, lags in development and is politically marginalized. This book debates strategies to advance a Union of African States, arguing it is critical to provide the clout needed to spur development and gain global relevance.
Prisoners of War and Forced Labour
This book expands the historical perspective by connecting the Holocaust with the treatment of prisoners of war and forced labourers in the Third Reich. The volume consists of papers from international researchers presented at the Falstad symposium.
The Right to Roam
Nomadic groups and sedentary society have been in conflict for ages. ‘The Right to Roam’ examines the right of nomadic groups to maintain their way of life against the drive toward sedentarisation, exploring the case of Travellers in modern Ireland.
Australia and Human Rights
Was the Howard government’s human rights retreat an aberration? Examining policies on refugees, China, and the UN, this book reveals a deeper legacy of failure, questioning Australia’s supposedly proud human rights history.
Reconceptualising the Divide
Despite vibrant economic relations, Sino-Japanese relations remain strained. This book focuses on the neglected “ideational” forces—memories, identities, and nationalism—that synthesize with domestic politics to shape the future of these two giants.
Iran and the World
In an era of profound global change, Iran has maintained stability in its blend of religion and politics. This book examines recent developments in Iran and its interaction with the world, attracting experts in international relations and political science.
As popular culture and politics collide, new technologies accelerate the trend. These interdisciplinary essays explore the ramifications, from how entertainment media shapes our understanding of politics to the ways politicians use technology to connect with us.