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| Ideologies of Globalization - Contending Visions of a New World Order Timely, informative and controversial, this book is essential reading for all those seeking to understand American politics and current developments within the global political economy. .....more»» | 
| Humanism A clear account of the major issues and debates, from classical to modern literature and drama. Key names discussed in this wide-ranging survey include Nietzsche, Heidegger, Foucault, Pico, Erasmus, Marx and Milton. .....more»» |
| The Superpowers - A Short History The Superpowers traces the development of the USA and Russia from 1898 to 2000, placing the cold war, from inception to ending, into the wider social, economic and political context. .....more»» | 
| Living Through Pop Living Through Pop explores pop's history and the ways in which it has been produced by musicians, broadcasters, critics and fans. .....more»» |
| Charles I The reign of Charles I saw failures in war, the crisis of the 1640s, and ended with his execution. This book considers his personality, and the effects of his decisions as a ruler. It provides an authoritative introduction to the topic. .....more»» | 
| Britain As A Military Power, 1688-1815 In 1688, Britain was invaded, its army and navy unable to prevent the overthrow of the government. In 1815, it was the strongest power in the world with the largest empire. This book assesses the military aspects of this shift, focusing on the multi-faceted nature of the British military effort. .....more»» |
| The Black Culture Industry Cashmore's controversial study argues that black culture has been converted into a commodity, usually in the interests of white owned corporations; that blacks have been permitted success within the entertainment industry only on the condition that they conform to certain stereotypes; and that black entrepreneurs, when they rise to the top of the corporate entertainment ladder, have tended to act precisely as whites have in similar circumstances. .....more»» | 
| The Internet - A Philosophical Inquiry The Internet: A Philosophical Inquiry offers the first concise and accessible exploration of the issues which arise as we enter further into the world of Cyberspace. .....more»» |
| Doing Business in China This book is a general introduction to managing business enterprises in China, aimed specifically at Western and non-Chinese businesses and managers, particularly those with limited experience of China. .....more»» | 
| Military Intervention in the 1990s By considering the operational factors involved in all types of intervention, and by examining some of the historical precedents for these operations, Richard Connaughton provides a timely interpretation of international affairs. .....more»» |
| New Labour in Power - Precedents and Prospects Combines historical, political and practical approaches to the questions raised by the election victory. Includes much-needed analysis of the current state of the party and invaluable insight into the context of longer-term trends. .....more»» | 
| Cocaine - Global Histories 'An important resource for anyone interested in drug history and politics, and an indispensable one for those who would understand cocaine in a global context.' - David Courtwright, University of North Florida .....more»» |
| Affluence and Poverty in the Middle East Affluence and Poverty in the Middle East explores the causes and consequences of the persistent poverty and extreme inequality that have characterised the region. Using extensive empirical evidence M. Riad El-Ghonemy helps us to understand the impact of co-existing affluence and poverty. .....more»» | 
| Nietzsche and Jewish Culture Friedrich Nietzsche occupies a contradictory position in the history of ideas: he came up with the concept of a master race, yet an eminent Jewish scholar like Martin Buber translated his Also Sprach Zarathustra into Polish and remained in a lifelong intellectual dialogue with Nietzsche. Sigmund Freud admired his intellectual courage and was not at all reluctant to admit that Nietzsche had anticipated many of his basic ideas. .....more»» |
| Construction Materials The third edition of Construction Materials continues to provide a comprehensive coverage of the main construction materials for undergraduate students of civil engineering and construction related courses. .....more»» | 
| America's Trade Follies This book controversially argues that the global political economy is hardening into distinct regional blocs, which threatens American prosperity and dangers US security by dividing the globe along economic and political lines. .....more»» |
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