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Terrorism and CounterterrorismFocusing on the phenomenon of terrorism in the age of ISIS/ISIL, Terrorism and Counterterrorism investigates this form of political violence in an international and American context and in light of new and historical trends. In this comprehensive and highly readable text, renowned expert Brigitte...
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Italian Democracy: How It WorksThis textbook, from one of Italy's most eminent scholars, provides broad coverage and critique of Italian politics and society. Providing the readers with the knowledge necessary to understand the working of the Italian political system, it also offers answers to some of the most...
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The Politics of Education: A Critical IntroductionThe Politics of Education provides an introduction to both the political dimensions of schooling and the politics of recent educational reform debates. The book offers undergraduates and starting graduate students in education an understanding of numerous dimensions of the contested field of education, addressing...
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Fighting and Negotiating with Armed Groups: The Difficulty of Securing Strategic OutcomesWhat constitutes an effective and realistic strategy for dealing with non-state armed groups? This question has bedevilled states the world over. From Colombia and FARC, Turkey and the PKK, the Taliban in Afghanistan and Pakistan, and the persistent insurgency in Iraq - the governments...
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International Organization and Global GovernanceCompletely revised and updated for the second edition, this textbook continues to offer the most comprehensive resource available for all interested in international organization and global governance. The book offers: In-depth and accessible coverage of the history and theories of international organization and global...
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International Trade Negotiations and Domestic Politics: The Intermestic Politics of Trade LiberalizationIn spite of many years of negotiation on trade liberalization, progress seems to have stalled. This book explores why resistance to further market liberalization seems so strong, given that the benefits are seen to outweigh the costs. This volume argues that in order to...
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Media Activism in the Digital AgeMedia Activism in the Digital Age captures an exciting moment in the evolution of media activism studies and offers an invaluable guide to this vibrant and evolving field of research.Victor Pickard and Guobin Yang have assembled essays by leading scholars and activists to provide...
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Environmental Policymaking in an Era of Climate ChangeAs the world considers how to deal with the impacts of a changing climate, it's vital that we understand the ways in which the United States' policymaking process addresses environmental issues. A mix of existing theory and original analysis, Environmental Policymaking in an Era...
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Integrating Sustainable Development in International Investment Law: Normative Incompatibility, System Integration and Governance ImplicationsThe current international investment law system is insufficiently compatible with sustainable development. To better address sustainable development concerns associated with transnational investment activities, international investment agreements should be made more compatible with sustainable development.Integrating Sustainable Development in International Investment Law presents an important systematic...
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An Atlas and Survey of Latin American HistoryAn Atlas and Survey of Latin American History provides a comprehensive, accessible introduction to both the human and physical geography of Latin America and the social, cultural, political and economic events that have defined its history. Featuring 77 maps and accompanying text, the book...
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Routledge Revivals: The Rape of the Masses (1940): The Psychology of Totalitarian Political PropagandaFirst published in French in 1939, and later in English in 1940, this work by the author, analyses and strongly critiques the effect of Nazi propaganda on the psychology of the masses. By bringing together the political and the psychological, the author refers to...
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Controversies in American Federalism and Public PolicyThis interdisciplinary collection presents a scholarly treatment of how the constitutional politics of federalism affect governments and citizens, offering an accessible yet comprehensive analysis of the U.S. Supreme Court's federalism jurisprudence and its effect on the development of national and state policies in key...
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A Guide to Ethics and Public Policy: Finding Our WayDeveloped by D. Don Welch during his 28 years of teaching ethics and public policy, the rationale behind A Guide to Ethics and Public Policy is to present a comprehensive guide for making policy judgments. Rather than present specific cases that raise moral issues...
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International OrganizationThe third edition of this popular core textbook provides wide-ranging coverage of the structure, internal working, policies and performance of international organizations such as the UN, EU, IMF and World Bank. Such organizations have never been so important in addressing the challenges that face...
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Conflict, Security and Justice: Practice and Challenges in PeacebuildingThis path-breaking new textbook provides a broad overview of the core concepts, actors and activities involved in building security and justice after conflict, as well as challenges and lessons learned in this field. Drawing attention to the principles which guide - or should guide...
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Human Rights, Refugee Protest and Immigration Detention1. Introduction.- 2. 'We Are Human.' Re-humanising Human Rights.- 2. Power and resistance. Everyday resistance to immigration detention.- 3. Escape.- 4. Hunger Strike, Lip Sewing and Self-harm.- 5. Riot.- 6. Detention Globally.- 7. ConclusionAuthor: Lucy FiskePublisher: Palgrave MacMillanPublished: 08/09/2016Pages: 245Binding Type: HardcoverWeight: 0.96lbsSize: 8.62h...
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Culturally Responsive and Socially Just Leadership in Diverse Contexts: From Theory to ActionChapter 1: Educational Realities and Current Context Chapter 2: Toward a Theory of Culturally Responsive and Social Justice Leadership Chapter 3: Culturally Responsive Leadership and Student EngagementChapter 4: Tensions of Practice Chapter 5: Mentoring and Support-Collaborative Mentorship Chapter 6: One One Cocoa Full Basket:...
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A-Z of TransitionsLooking for a comprehensive one-stop resource on transitions across the life course? Then look no further. This concise reference book unpacks the far-reaching topic of transitions, delivered in an accessible A-Z format that allows the reader quick and easy access to information relevant to...
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From the First World War to the Arab Spring: What's Really Going on in the Middle East?Offering a comprehensive, up-to-date examination of the complex web of wars and proxy wars, revolutions and counter-revolutions that are ripping the Middle East apart, this book puts these events in their historical context and leads readers through the labyrinth that is the new Middle...
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Conspiracy Theories: A Critical IntroductionThrough a series of specific questions that cut to the core of conspiracism as a global social and cultural phenomenon this book deconstructs the logic and rhetoric of conspiracy theories and analyses the broader social and psychological factors that contribute to their persistence in...
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