Critical geopolitics presents a brilliant and radical analysis of the ideas which have driven nations to attempt to remap the globe in their own image. The essays-ranging across British colonialism to Nazi geopolitics, from America's ambitions to the bloodshed of Bosnia and Ireland-unearth a new political history of the struggle for space and power in the West, and revision the geographies of g…
This volume clearly shows that we are a long way from a postterritorial world. Through a set of fascinating case studies on interstate conflict in different parts of the world.
This new edition of the dictionary contains political and international conferences, complete with a complete index of French terms.
The Oxford Companion to Politics of the World provides readers with the depth of coverage, the historical contexts, and the richness of interpretation needed to come to terms with today's volatile international scene. Drawing on the insights of nearly 500 authors from more than 40 countries, the volume provides comprehensive coverage of international affairs and domestic politics throughout the…
Comprising definitions and explanations of around 1000 key terms presented in an engaging style and cross-referenced to readers, this guide provides students and readers with an introduction to the terminology of political science. It includes a section of short biographies of the most eminent writers in the discipline.
We live in dangerous times, when a new kind of leadership is required. Visionary and ruthlessly strategic, Warrior Politics extracts the best of the wisdom of the ages for modern lead- ers who are faced with the complex life-and-death challenges of today's world-and determined to win. Sun-Tzu urges leaders to "plan and calculate like a hungry man." Machiavelli defines a policy not by its excell…
Contents: 1. Weekend teach-in: Opening session 2. Teach-in: Over coffee 3. Teach-in: Evening 4. Colloquy 5. Ruling the world 6. Community activists etc.
The authors of this ambitious book address a fundamental political question: why are leaders who produce peace and prosperity turned out of office while those who preside over corruption, war, and misery endure? Considering this political puzzle, they also answer the related economic question of why some countries experience successful economic development and others do not.
The new third edition of the highly successful text has been revised and updated throughout to take account of new issues such as identity and difference, globalization and multiculturalism. The book provides a clear and accessible introduction to political theory and key concepts in political analysis. Each chapter discusses a cluster of interrelated terms, examines how they have been used by …
Known for its comparative approach and its strong balance between theory and practical real-world examples, Power and choice continues as a best-seller, offering a brief but rich introduction to Political Science. Organized topically, this text maintains its use of extended examples of appropriate countries and its strong underlying theme: the contrasting purpose of political institutions as a …