‘Philosophy’ – After the End of Philosophy
This work rethinks philosophy for our interconnected times, proposing a new “critical philosophy” with an emancipatory thrust. It takes aim at bullshit and offers compelling analyses to grapple with the serious challenges facing our globalizing world.
(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.
12 Pipelines Across North America
This book is about why oil and gas pipelines in North America succeed or fail politically. Widespread acts of de-legitimation and incompetence explain why these projects are so difficult to complete, making their story an intriguing account for any observer.
This book brings together diverse perspectives on the War of 1812, exploring its effects through religion, literature, the press, Native American experiences, and the forging of a new Canadian identity.
21st Century Philippines Piracy
In the second decade of the 21st century, the Philippine terrorist organisation the Abu Sayyaf added a new dimension to their kidnap-for ransom enterprise – piracy. East focuses on the explosion of Abu Sayyaf piracy in the greater Sulu and Celebes Seas region in 2016 and 2017.
A Creative Passion
Anarchism—the idea that people can live free from rulers—remains a misunderstood philosophy. This book offers insights into anarchist cultural practices, exploring how, as Bakunin proclaimed, the passion for destruction is also a creative passion.
This book discusses 300 years of change in Dutch corruption and public morality between 1648 and 1940. Through rich historical case studies, it tells the story of how ideas of “good” government evolved, placing them in a wider European context.
A Land of One’s Own
This book examines women’s land rights in Indian literature and society. As discrimination over land and property continues to keep women in a subordinate position, this book deals with the gap between women’s legal rights and their actual ownership of land.
This volume confronts discourse theory in colonial studies, arguing societies are split vertically by class, not by geography. It claims the radical-sounding rhetoric of ‘post’ movements, far from resisting imperialism, actually greases the mechanisms of finance capital.
This book records the international support for Japan during the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake. When the disaster struck, 27 satellites from 14 countries collaborated to observe the area, proving that international space-based response can effectively support relief efforts.
As governments worldwide innovate to provide better public services, this collection of essays highlights public service theory and practice. It is an excellent, updated resource for scholars, students and practitioners in public administration.
This volume provides an in-depth consideration of Africa and how it fares in today’s globalised world. Its varied, but interrelated, perspectives touch on contemporary issues in international relations, especially as they relate to Africa’s development and global impacts.
African Democratic Montage
African states have the tools for democracy, but their varied application leads to fragile outcomes, rights violations, and military coups. This book explores why, using case studies to reveal the path to true democratic consolidation and good governance.
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.
This multidisciplinary work explores the relationship between Albania and Europe. Chapters cover history, sociology, and political science, examining the multidimensional idea of Europe and its reflection in Albanian society, both past and present.
American Policy Discourses on China
This book’s compelling analysis examines the narratives surrounding US-China relations from early American perspectives to the present, revealing enduring perceptions of China that continue to significantly influence policy in the world’s most important bilateral relationship.
This book is an empirical investigation of the EU’s growing external challenges. Exploring security policy, military operations, and relations with powers like Russia and China, it argues for the need for the EU to develop innovative external action.
Analysing Desecuritisation
This book applies securitisation theory to the Israeli-Palestinian situation, focusing on the potential for a desecuritisation process. It develops desecuritisation as a framework for analysing conflict resolution and peace, exploring the prospects for reconciliation.
Analyzing Foreign Policy Crises in Turkey
This collection examines foreign policy crises and the way the states and leaders deal with them. It sheds light on how the reactions of the Turkish ruling elite change while trying to manage crises, such as that of Cyprus and the Aegean Sea.
Anatomy of a Terrorist Organisation
Leading experts examine the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK), tracing its evolution from a Cold War entity to a global network. This book analyzes the PKK’s ideology, propaganda, and operational dynamics, and its profound impact on regional geopolitics and global security.