Ulrich Beck: An Introduction to the Theory of the Risk Society and Second Modernity is a complete introduction to the sociology of German sociologist, Ulrich Beck. The book covers the whole of Beck' s work from his first publications in the 1970s until his latest publications in…
This title provides an introduction to international relations (IR), supporting over 300,000 students taking their first steps in IR and beyond.
"This Handbook offers an unrivalled overview of current research into how globalization is affecting the external relations and internal structures of major cities in the world. By treating cities at a global scale, it focuses on the 'stretching' of urban functions beyond specif…
OECD business and finance outlook 2017
Global ethics focuses on the most pressing contemporary ethical issues - poverty, global trade, terrorism, torture, pollution, climate change and the management of scarce resourses. It draws on moral and political philosophy, political and social science, empirical research, and…
Global ethics focuses on the most pressing contemporary ethical issues - poverty, global trade, terrorism, torture, pollution, climate change and the management of scarce resourses. It draws on moral and political philosophy, political and social science, empirical research, and…
Global ethics focuses on the most pressing contemporary ethical issues - poverty, global trade, terrorism, torture, pollution, climate change and the management of scarce resourses. It draws on moral and political philosophy, political and social science, empirical research, and…
How did France and Australia develop a deep strategic partnership, when only about two decades ago, a group of Australians bombed the French consulate in Perth to protest against French nuclear testing in the Pacific? Which interests, which personalities, which elements of the g…
The Dark Side of Globalisation
Firmly rooted in the International Political Economy (IPE) tradition, this book addresses the negative consequences of globalisation, what is termed here the 'dark side of globalisation'. It explores different definitions of globalisation, whether the globalisation we have seen …
"This volume provides a unique look at the One Country Two Systems through studying the interplay between Beijing and the SARs in the hosting of mega-events. It delivers a new perspective in the understanding of Beijing-SAR relationship going beyond the dichotomy of autonomy vs …
Harvey seeks to breathe life into the idea and practicability of Utopia. He unites the discourses of the body and globalization to explain how and why the notion that there is no alternative to inequality and injustice now dominates politics and ideology.
This new and updated edition of Michael Hudson's classic political economy text explores how and why the US came to achieve world economic hegemony. Originally published as the sequel to Hudson's bestselling Super Imperialism, Global Fracture explores American economic strategy …
