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  • af George W. Smith
    363,95 kr.

    A former US Army officer at Hue during the Tet offensive recounts the longest continuous battle of the Vietnam War. Describing poor coordination between the seperate fights occuring, he suggests that the ferocity of the North Vietnamese forces during this battle led eventually to US withdrawal.

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    328,95 kr.

    The half-decade since the sixth edition of Introducing Global Issues appeared has seen enormous changes in the international arena, perhaps most notably a move away from multilateral approaches to solving global problems. Both the impact of those changes and possible paths to collaborative problem solving are at the centre of this new edition.

  • - Patrolling "Multiracial" Identities
    af Melinda Mills
    278,95 kr.

    Who is "multiracial"? And who decides? Addressing these two fundamental questions, Melinda Mills builds on the work of Heather Dalmage to explore the phenomenon and consequences of racial border patrolling by strangers, family members, friends, and even multiracial people themselves.

  • - Bridging the Gap Between Domestic & Foreign Intelligence
    af Darren E. Tromblay
    1.118,95 kr.

    How is it that the FBI, a domestic intelligence agency, operates beyond the US borders? What role does the bureau play in emerging democracies? In what ways does it contribute to US diplomacy and global security? Darren Tromblay tackles these intriguing questions to assess the FBI's presence abroad.

  • af Dawn K. Cecil
    302,95 kr.

    Examines the true crime genre to uncover the messages it conveys. Modern true crime, Dawn Cecil argues, has the potential to inform people about crime-related issues and the justice system - but it can also reinforce stereotypes. Her work deftly unpacks the impact of true crime stories on our perceptions, fears, and even the process of justice.

  • af Jeffrey Ian & Ph.D. Ross
    448,95 kr.

  • - Eight Decades of Realpolitik
    af Herman J. Cohen
    439,95 kr.

  • - Why We Haven't, How We Can
     
    323,95 kr.

  • - Victims' Families in the Criminal Justice System
    af Sarah Goodrum
    698,95 kr.

    Explores what the families of murder victims confront as they encounter the multiple members of the criminal justice system. Based on extensive field research, this book is a uniquely comprehensive look at how the families of victims are helped, and sometimes hindered, by the justice system.

  • - The Evolution of Autocratic Regimes
    af Dave Peterson
    1.128,95 kr.

    Is totalitarianism emerging as an acceptable alternative to democracy in Africa? And if so, with what consequences? Dave Peterson draws on extensive research in countries across the continent to thoroughly explore the dilemma of the totalitarian temptation.

  • - Public Debates, Private Lives
    af Jane Marcus-Delgado
    1.058,95 kr.

    With Latin America home to some of the most draconian bans on abortion in the world, abortion rights is one of the most controversial and hotly-contested topics in Latin American politics today. Jane Marcus-Delgado explores the ways in which key actors participate and shape strategies in the ongoing debate.

  • - Business as Usual or New Deal?
     
    733,95 kr.

    What part should corporate actors play in global governance? With regard to concerns over such issues as public health, education, human rights, and the environment, they arguably are influential. The authors of this book offer an empirically rich picture of the often-contentious governance roles of corporations in today's global political economy.

  • - Domination, Development and Discourse
    af Majid Tehranian
    413,95 kr.

    This work charts a conceptual framework for understanding emerging patterns of global politics and communication. After tracing the evolution of the world system, the author then draws out its implications for global systems of domination, development and discourse in the context of fragmentation.

  • - The Changing Ethos of Conflict
    af Neta Oren
    1.163,95 kr.

    In a country whose citizens have experienced prolonged exposure to intractable conflict, are there unique features to be found in Israeli society's core beliefs? And how - and to what effect - have those beliefs changed across the decades? To answer these questions, Neta Oren explores Israel's political culture.

  • - Victory, Defeat, and the Politics of Civil War
    af Christopher Day
    378,95 - 1.058,95 kr.

    What determines the outcome for rebels in contemporary African civil wars? How are "victory" and "defeat" measured? Is there any connection between a rebel group's organisation and its fate? Addressing these issues and more, Christopher Day explores the relationship between rebel groups and regime politics in Africa.

  • - A Comprehensive Introduction to Actors and Actions
    af Henry Prunckun & Troy Whitford
    733,95 kr.

    What is terrorism? How do terrorists operate - what are their means, targets, and motivations? How can governments prevent terrorist attacks from happening? Henry Prunckun and Troy Whitford address these questions in their systematic, comprehensive exploration of terrorism and counterterrorism.

  • - Old Labels, New Politics
    af Ofer Fridman
    1.068,95 kr.

    Russian and Western experts explore the theory and realities of contemporary hybrid threats and information warfare, including the case of the Islamic State.

  • - Politics, Policies, and Trajectories of Change
    af Maxwell A. Cameron
    863,95 kr.

  • - Making Sense of the Issues and Actors
    af Todd J. Moss
    318,95 kr.

    This fully updated new edition of reflects the recent development successes experienced in Africa, as well as the growing divergence between countries that are engaging with the global economy and those that remain more insular. The result is a comprehensive introduction to the development issues, actors, and institutions interacting across this diverse continent.

  • - Demystifying Democracy in Latin America & Beyond
    af Joe Foweraker
    718,95 kr.

    Amidst the many lamentations about the problems of democracy, Joe Foweraker turns his attention to specific questions: Is democracy incompatible with stark social inequalities? Why are so many democratic governments deemed unaccountable and beset by populist pressures? Perhaps most fundamentally, why does democratic theory have no answers to these questions?

  • - Linking Concepts and Cases
    af December Green
    398,95 kr.

    In this now classic text, December Green and Laura Luehrmann show how history, economics, and politics converge to create the realities of life in the Global South. The authors offer an innovative blend of theory and empirical material as they introduce the politics of what was once called the ""third world"".

  • af Eleanor E. Zeff
    358,95 kr.

    Can the European Union survive repeated economic crises? If it survives, will it stay as it is or take on a new form? This new edition of The European Union and the Member States, fully revised and updated, addresses these questions as it explores the complex relationship between the EU and each of its now 28 members.

  • - From FDR to Barack Obama
    af Robert C. Smith
    358,95 kr.

  • af Jesse J. Dossick
    413,95 kr.

    This classified bibliography of 900 dissertations describes all aspects of Cuban life and culture, covering such areas as art, anthropology, economy, music, dance, cinema, literature, and other areas that are not too wellknown and what has been researched about Cuban Americans in the US. .

  • - Politics and the Challenges of Development
    af Matthew Gray
    538,95 kr.

    A small isthmus in the central Gulf, with barely 300,000 citizens and a total population of 1.7 million, Qatar has risen rapidly from obscurity to become the world's wealthiest country per capita. Matthew Gray traces this spectacular rise, exploring the development of Qatar's economy, the patterns of its politics, its role on the world stage, and its prospects for the future.

  • af Jennifer Sterling-Folker
    398,95 kr.

    What does it mean to adopt a realist, or a world systems, or a green approach to international relations? Does the plethora of "isms" have any relevance to the real world of global politics and policymaking? Making Sense of International Relations Theory addresses these questions by illustrating theories in action.

  • - Rethinking the Democratic Peace Debates
    af Tarak Barkawi
    698,95 kr.

    This work challenges the view that the relationship of ""democracy"", ""liberalism"", and ""war"" has been framed in terms of assumptions about the state and the international system. It interrogates the claim that liberal democratic states do not go to war with each other.

  • - What They Do, Why it Matters
    af Sanam Naraghi Anderlini
    293,95 kr.

    How and why do women's contributions matter in peace and security processes? Why should women's activities in this sphere be explored separately from peacebuilding efforts in general? Decisively answering these questions, the author offers a comprehensive, cross-regional analysis of women's peacebuilding initiatives around the world.

  • - Mexican Migration and the Transnational Politics of Community
    af David Fitzerald
    208,95 kr.

    Fitzgerald's careful ethnographic fieldwork supports a process-based model of extra-territorial citizenship, in which migrants claim citizenship in their places of origin even when physically absent. He focuses on the consequences of ""transnational"" political attitudes and behavior for migrant-sending communities.