How can we understand and manage our epoch’s complex economic, social, and technological changes? This book brings together essays from sociology, economics, and law to show how a systemic approach provides a powerful toolkit for decision makers.
The American Village in a Global Setting
Selected from a conference honoring Sinclair Lewis, these papers consider his world through today’s lens. Scholars address community, comparing his vision to other authors and media, and use his work as a springboard to discuss today’s global issues.
This book explores the decision-making of two social movements in Italy and Quebec. Their process suggests ways to decide collectively which are more inclusive, can reduce conflict, and improve participation—offering a democratic approach to open doors to those not yet included.
The Caribbean in a Changing World
This two-volume set is a critical reflection of the evolution of Caribbean countries since the demise of the West Indies Federation in 1962. It examines Caribbean societies in comparative and general ways, covering aspects of their ongoing development and challenges.
The Caribbean in a Changing World
This two-volume set is a critical reflection of the evolution of Caribbean countries since the demise of the West Indies Federation in 1962. It examines Caribbean societies in comparative and general ways, covering aspects of their ongoing development and challenges.
The Caucasus Policy of Russia in the Early 21st Century
This book analyses Russia’s policy toward the strategic Caucasus region, especially under Putin. It examines post-Soviet relations with Azerbaijan and Georgia, shedding light on the Chechen-Russian conflict and the Russo-Georgian Wars.
This book challenges the myth that the UK’s post-war Welfare State was solely a Labour Party creation. It examines the contributions of figures like Churchill and Beveridge to argue that, over the half-century, the greater share of credit belongs to the Conservative Party.
Is democracy in crisis? Amidst a loss of trust in institutions, this volume brings together experts to shed light on the future of our democracies. By focusing on Japan and Germany, it determines transnational tendencies and country-specific consequences.
Heiner Müller, one of Europe’s most provocative playwrights, was a communist banned by his own government. Infuriating both East and West, his work defied theater itself. In this collection, leading scholars grapple with his artistic and political legacy.
How is the line between East and West drawn? This book examines the linguistic tools used to build and dismantle geopolitical boundaries, shaping identities and power struggles across the Eurasian space.
The European Culture for Human Rights
This pioneering analysis frames happiness as a human right, linking our quality of life to collective responsibility. It offers a pragmatic vision for improving our inner and outer worlds in a complex, modern society.
This trenchant and passionate analysis of Greek life addresses the economic collapse, refugee crisis, and bureaucracy. Believing one cannot love Greece without mourning its flaws, the author presents a selection of his columns, including some a newspaper refused to print.
This collection provides a comprehensive overview of issues in the humanities at the turn of the 21st century, which create a veritable platform for the global redefinition and understanding of Africa’s rich cultures and traditions.
The Personal of the Political
In an era of radicalized politics, it is urgent to reconceptualise European feminisms. As patterns of oppression become more insidious, this volume brings together authors from diverse locations to understand patriarchal ideologies and create a sustainable future.
The Politics of Culture
This volume examines the impact of popular culture on politics and social issues. Contributions explore diverse topics including ecofeminism, queer identity, socio-political satire, and conservatism, showcasing the interplay between the personal and the political.
This text debates how interpretations of the past served the realization of transitional objectives in various countries. It considers how governments’ remembrance policies made a new citizen, changed a political culture and justified a vision of society promoted by new elites
The Politics of Memory in Post-Authoritarian Transitions, Volume Two
This text debates how interpretations of the past served the realization of transitional objectives in various countries. It considers how governments’ remembrance policies made a new citizen, changed a political culture and justified a vision of society promoted by new elites
The Quest for a Liberal-Socialist Democracy and Development
This book explains why democratic ideologies like liberalism and socialism develop an affinity for authoritarianism. Their self-contained nature eroded their democratic potential. It also provides a set of liberal socialist policies for democratic and sustainable development.
The Turkish-American Conundrum
This novel collection of essays discusses various aspects of the experiences of Turkish immigrants in the United States, as well as those of US expatriates in Turkey. It heralds in print the launching of a new paradigm, Turkish-American Studies.
Deriving from a conference on work and family, this book focuses on technology, managers, globalization, and gender, analysing the state of global affairs. It offers new approaches to how technology, globalization, managers and gender issues affect the work and family balance.