Political Science and International Relations – Page 6

The United States between China and Japan

Edited By: Caroline Rose, Victor Teo

£59.99

The United States has played a pivotal, controversial role in China-Japan relations since WWII. This volume provides a multi-faceted overview of America’s interaction in East Asia, highlighting the obstacles to improved bilateral and regional integration.

The Balance of Power and State Policies

Explaining East Asian Regional Politics, 1992-2012

By: Zhipei Chi

From £29.99

Using leaked US diplomatic cables, this book provides an inside look at the dynamics between China and its neighbours. It challenges West-dominant narratives to show how East Asia, the 21st century’s most important region, has defied alarmist predictions of instability.

The Drama of Presidential Inaugurations and Inaugural Addresses from Washington through to Biden

By: John R. Vile

From £34.99

This book explores presidential inaugurations from Washington to Biden, offering a summary of each ceremony and an analysis of each speech. While many are forgotten, others by Lincoln, JFK, and Reagan are rhetorical masterpieces providing snapshots of American ideals.

The Mindanao Siege of 1942 to 1945

The Japanese Invasion and Subsequent Resistance of Mindanao

By: Bob East

From £29.99

This book is a gruesome, genuine historical account of the Japanese invasion, occupation, and defeat in Mindanao from 1941-1945. It thoroughly researches the struggle between Japanese forces and the combined Filipino, U.S., and resident Muslim (Moro) guerrillas.

Nigeria’s Democracy in the Fourth Republic

Edited By: Olawari D. J. Egbe, Abdulrasheed A. Muhammad

From £43.99

Democracy is gradually triumphing in Nigeria, following the country’s return to democratic governance in 1999 after 16 years of military rule. This feat, which can be attributed to the resilience of Nigerians and support from the international community, has not been free from fluctuations. On average, however, the country appears not to be doing badly on the democratic front. This book examines the current practice of democracy in Nigeria. Having survived for over two decades without interruption and having held several civilian-to-civilian transition elections, democratic practice in the country has…

Taliban and Anti-Taliban

By: Farhat Taj, Marlowe Nicol

£39.99

In FATA, “the most dangerous place in the world,” a heroic tribal resistance against the Taliban and Al-Qaida has been widely ignored. Based on extensive ground research, this book reveals the indigenous people’s blood-soaked struggle for the first time.

The Sabotage of Public Diplomacy and Failure of the U.S. in Mexico, 1918

By: Robert Pennington

From £32.99

Born from WWI propaganda, public diplomacy is a tool to influence foreign populations. But the earliest US attempts failed, torn between public idealism and self-interested pragmatism. This book evaluates the pioneering 1918 campaign directed at the Mexican people.

Writers, Writing, and Revolution

By: R. G. Williams

From £29.99

This book explores how writers have shaped social revolutions and their connection to radicals. A blend of political theory, literary theory, and political action, it is a call for writers to work towards Socialism.

The Emergence and Scope of the Voice of Government

Propaganda, Civic Information, or Both?

By: Mordecai Lee

From £41.99

When government agencies communicate with us, are we getting self-serving propaganda or helpful information? This book examines the intersection of bureaucracy and propaganda, from wartime PR to presidential case studies and the pop culture image of government spokespersons.

The Muslim Brotherhood, the Salafist Call and the Orientation Towards State and Society in Egypt

By: Hasan Obaid

From £33.99

This book explores the ideological transformations of the Muslim Brotherhood and the Salafist Call in Egypt between 1981 and 2013. It studies how the regime’s power network shaped their views on democracy, women’s issues, freedoms, and systems of governance.

Secret Services, 1918-1939

Their Development in Britain, Germany, and Russia

By: Andrew Sangster

From £30.99

This book examines the secret services and police of Britain, Russia, and Germany in the interwar years. It compares the development of Britain's "Gentleman’s Club" MI5 and MI6 to the German Gestapo and the Soviet NKVD, shaped by the emerging signals of another World War.

This book examines the secret services and police of Britain, Russia, and Germany in the interwar years. It compares the development of Britain’s “Gentleman’s Club” MI5 and MI6 to the German Gestapo and the Soviet NKVD, shaped by the emerging signals of another World War.

Libya’s Past, Present, and Vision of the Future

By: Mehmet Nesip Öğün, Serdar Yurtsever, Abdulkarim Said

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In post-Gadhafi Libya, the dynamics of religion, tribalism, oil, and ideology dominate the struggle for a new political order. This book examines Libya's current political and state administration, studying past and present processes rooted in its social and cultural structure.

In post-Gadhafi Libya, the dynamics of religion, tribalism, oil, and ideology dominate the struggle for a new political order. This book examines Libya’s current political and state administration, studying past and present processes rooted in its social and cultural structure.

The Uprisings in Egypt

The Mobilisation and Ban of Popular Committees and Independent Trade Unions

By: Giuseppe Acconcia

From £30.99

By adopting Social Movement Theories (SMT) as a framework to analyse the 2011 uprisings in the Middle East, Acconcia disentangles the role of alternative networks and other forms of political conflict, considering the Egyptian case in forming a potential revolutionary movement.

Islamic Republic of Iran’s Foreign Policy in the South Caucasus

Opportunities and Constraints

By: Shabnam Dadparvar

From £47.99

This book delves into Iran's political, economic, and strategic relations with the southern Caucasus after the 1979 revolution. It examines Iran’s foreign policy, the legal framework of the Caspian Sea, and the strategic implications of the 2020 Nagorno-Karabakh conflict.

This book delves into Iran’s political, economic, and strategic relations with the southern Caucasus after the 1979 revolution. It examines Iran’s foreign policy, the legal framework of the Caspian Sea, and the strategic implications of the 2020 Nagorno-Karabakh conflict.

The H5N1 Virus

Seeking Knowledge Justice in an (In)Secure World

By: Philip R. Egert

From £29.99

This study reveals the social justice linkages of the H5N1 virus, framed as a veterinary scourge, a public health threat, and a potential bioterrorist weapon. This sparked a dual-use dilemma, pitting security against open science, and obscuring questions of justice.

Contemporary Populism

A Controversial Concept and Its Diverse Forms

Edited By: Sergiu Gherghina, Sergiu Mişcoiu, Sorina Soare

£49.99

What is populism? This book approaches the phenomenon from a theoretical and empirical perspective, making reference to its developments on several continents. It helps to clarify the concept and presents the diverse forms populism has taken worldwide.

Politics and Popular Culture

Edited By: Leah A. Murray

£39.99

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.

Social Justice, Exclusivity and Citizenship in the Twenty-First Century

Edited By: Godwin Ehiarekhian Oboh

From £35.99

This book explains how to eliminate the artificial and psychological boundaries that separate communities in modern societies. It shows how people of different nationalities and backgrounds can live together peacefully in a world divided by race, identity, and religion.

Studies of Left-Wing Ideas

By: R. G. Williams

From £29.99

This collection of essays on Socialism and Socialist Humanism argues that left-wing ideas are crucial to building a better world.

Global Norms in the Twenty-First Century

Edited By: Klaus-Gerd Giesen, Kees van der Pijl

£39.99

Global norms are no longer established by states alone, but by new actors like the private sector and NGOs. This collection of critical studies challenges convenient theories to explore the practical, theoretical and ethical implications of this new world.