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A leading foreign correspondent looks at how social media has transformed the modern battlefield, and how wars are fought Modern warfare is a war of narratives, where bullets are fired both physically and virtually. Whether you are a president or a terrorist, if you...
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Basic Books
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2017-11-14
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This book analyzes the phenomenon of xenophobia across African countries. With its roots in colonialism, which coercively created modern states through border delineation and the artificial merging and dividing of communities, xenophobia continues to be a barrier to...
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Springer
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2017-11-13
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This book explores economic developments across Europe in relation to its apparent segmentation, as disparities widen between core and periphery countries. In contrast to previous literature, the scope of analysis is extended to Europe as a continent rather than...
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Palgrave Macmillan
Parution :
2017-11-11
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Brexit has changed everything - from our government, to our economy and principal trading relationship, to the organization of our state. This watershed moment, which surprised most observers and mobilized previously apathetic sections of the electorate, is already...
Editeur :
Polity
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2017-11-10
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From DNA sequences stored on computer databases to archived forensic samples and biomedical records, bioinformation comes in many forms. Its unique provenance – the fact that it is 'mined' from the very fabric of the human body – makes it a mercurial resource; one that...
Editeur :
Polity
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2017-11-10
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Resources
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The international trading system remains a locus of fierce social conflict.The protesters who besiege gatherings of its managers-most famously on the streets of Seattle at the turn of the millennium-regard it with suspicion and hostility, as a threat to their...
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OUP Oxford
Parution :
2017-11-10
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Although economic inequality provokes widespread disquiet, its supposed necessity is rarely questioned. At best, a basic level of inequality is seen as a necessary evil. At worst, it is seen as insufficient to encourage aspiration, hard work and investment – a refrain...
Editeur :
Polity
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2017-11-10
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The Future of Capitalism
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The economies of the eurozone countries are plagued by multiple crises, which cast major doubts over the future of the euro. In this engaging new book, leading economist Malcolm Sawyer argues that the entire policy framework of the eurozone was fundamentally flawed from...
Editeur :
Polity
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2017-11-10
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The Future of Capitalism
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The eyes of the world are on the Middle East. Today, more than ever, this deeply-troubled region is the focus of power games between major global players vying for international influence. Absent from this scene for the past quarter century, Russia is now back with...
Editeur :
Polity
Parution :
2017-11-10
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What does it mean to win a moral victory? Ideals of just and decisive triumphs often colour the call to war, yet victory is an increasingly dubious proposition in modern conflict, where negotiated settlements and festering violence have replaced formal surrenders. In...
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OUP Oxford
Parution :
2017-11-10
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How can we make sense of human rights in China's authoritarian Party-State system? Eva Pils offers a nuanced account of this contentious area, examining human rights as a set of social practices. Drawing on a wide range of resources including years of interaction with...
Editeur :
Polity
Parution :
2017-11-10
Collection :
China Today
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This path-breaking book addresses the oft-avoided, yet critical question: where are the women located in contemporary diplomacy and international negotiation? The text presents a novel research agenda, including new theoretical and conceptual perspectives on gender,...
Editeur :
Palgrave Macmillan
Parution :
2017-11-09
Collection :
Studies in Diplomacy and International Relations
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This book examines how the Turkish Surname Law of 1934 was adopted and reframed in diverse social contexts at a time of top down nationalism. Through historical ethnography, the author explores the genesis of the law, its drafting in parliament, the Turkish Language...
Editeur :
Palgrave Macmillan
Parution :
2017-11-09
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This book explores the concept of certainty, a term which is widely used in everyday language to designate a psychological experience or feeling but is rarely considered controversial or politically charged. The Feeling of Certainty argues that conversely this most...
Editeur :
Palgrave Macmillan
Parution :
2017-11-09
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Populist forces are becoming increasingly relevant across the world, and studies on populism have entered the mainstream of the political science discipline. However, so far no book has synthesized the ongoing debate on how to study the populist phenomenon. This...
Editeur :
OUP Oxford
Parution :
2017-11-09
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Das prekäre Verhältnis von Politik und Recht ist ein beständiges Thema der Politikwissenschaft und öffentlicher demokratischer Diskurse. Die in diesem Band versammelten Beiträge fokussieren das umstrittene Verhältnis von Politik und Recht in Auseinandersetzung mit...
Editeur :
Springer VS
Parution :
2017-11-08
Collection :
Politologische Aufklärung – konstruktivistische Perspektiven
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Reinhard Meier-Walser analysiert Hintergründe, Steuerungsmechanismen und Ergebnisse des Transformationsprozesses der NATO seit dem Ende des Kalten Krieges. Der Autor zeigt, dass die Veränderungen der internationalen Sicherheitslage zu einem Wandel von der...
Editeur :
Springer VS
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2017-11-08
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This book sheds light on the central complexities of municipal cooperation and examines the dynamics, experiences and drivers of inter-municipal cooperation (IMC) in Europe. Particular attention is given to the features of governance arrangements and institutions...
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Palgrave Macmillan
Parution :
2017-11-08
Collection :
Governance and Public Management
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This handbook presents a comprehensive view of the current theory and research surrounding political elites, which is now a pivotal subject for academic study and public discourse. In 40 chapters by leading scholars, it displays the field’s richness and diversity. The...
Editeur :
Palgrave Macmillan
Parution :
2017-11-08
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"[Bethlehem] brings within reach 11,000 years of history, centering on the beloved town's unique place in the world. Blincoe's love of Bethlehem is compelling, even as he does not shy away from the complexities of its chronicle." -- President Jimmy Carter Bethlehem is...
Editeur :
Bold Type Books
Parution :
2017-11-07
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