Authoritative but provocative, The Lord's Resistance Army provides the most comprehensive analysis of the group available, dismantling numerous myths and providing a wealth of information that is not widely known. From the issue of child soldiers to the response of the Ugandan government, the book looks at every aspect of this most brutal of conflicts, and even includes a remarkable first-hand interview with Joseph Kony himself.
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'There has never been a better, more exciting time to be a feminist. This book shows the positive impact of feminism on our daily lives. Reclaiming The F Word should be every woman's - and many men's - bedside companion.' - Zoe Margolis, aka Abby Lee, author of Girl With A One Track Mind

'A lucid and lively examination of the state of contemporary feminism from two women who really know what they're talking about. Most importantly, at a time when it's easy to feel down-hearted about the state we're in, this book is full of hope.' - Libby Brooks, deputy comment editor, The Guardian
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‘Anna Stavrianakis brilliantly researched book provides an original and critical examination of the relationship between NGOs and the international arms trade. While outward commitments to transparency, human rights and international law are the order of the day, this timely and nuanced analysis delves beneath the surface to reveal a far more interesting and worrying story. An essential read for all those interested in the arm trade and the limitations and constraints facing civil society campaigns.’ - Mark Duffield, Professor of Development Politics, University of Bristol
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'This collection, with its excellent editorial introduction, makes a groundbreaking contribution to understanding the ways in which informal workers are developing new forms of collective organisation for exercising voice and agency, illustrating both the scope for and constraints on their ability to exert political influence. Always fascinating. as might be expected in the varied terrain of Sub-Saharan Africa, the accounts are by turns depressing and inspiring.' - Professor Carole Rakodi, The University of Birmingham
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'East Asia's growing share of the 2 trillion tons of oil shipped each year across the world's oceans is one of the great, but little-told, stories of our age. By tracking this very literal shift of power from West to East, French and Chambers ... provide invaluable insights into energy security, environmental pressure and areas of potential conflict and cooperation.' - Jonathan Watts, The Guardian's Asia Environment Correspondent and author of When a Billion Chinese Jump
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Neoliberalism has shaped African development for nearly thirty years. As such, it is not an economic 'shock' or a 'structural adjustment', but rather a historic shift in Africa's development politics and policy. This book explores the ways in which African countries have experienced the neoliberal project, highlighting how this project has gone beyond economic liberalisation and towards a bolder social transformation. As an ideology, neoliberalism projects an end-point not simply of a market economy but of a market society. After thirty years of projects, aid disbursement, technical assistance, and conditionality, this book maps out the extent to which African states have cleaved to neoliberal directives. It suggests that neoliberal 'progress' in Africa is notably limited in spite of the resources behind it and the lack of alternatives to it.
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'The emergence of China and India as key global players propelling what promises to be a new Asian era in world history is widely recognised by scholars as one of the most significant developments of our time. As can be expected, the literature that has mushroomed on the subject is replete with controversy. No where is this controversy more pronounced than with regard to the Chinese and Indian engagement with and in Africa. It is the distinct merit of this book that it eschews propaganda to offer a richly documented, balanced and nuanced analysis of different aspects of the diverse roles which China and India are assuming in Africa. Readers will find the book to be both educative and critical' - Adebayo Olukoshi, Director, African Institute for Economic Development and Planning.
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While many have claimed that no one could have foreseen the financial crisis, Harry Shutt was predicting just such a collapse as far back as 1998 in his book, The 'Trouble With Capitalism'. In 'Beyond the Profits System', Shutt offers a radically different analysis to the mainstream, establishment commentators who have struggled to come to terms with the crisis.
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Iran, the Green Movement and the US presents the dilemma that the West faces in dealing with the Islamic Republic of Iran and their nuclear armament, and how the unfolding civil rights movement in Iran (the Green Movement) will be effected by this interaction.
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Iran's Influence is the first comprehensive analysis of the role that Iran plays both in Middle Eastern and global politics. Expert Iranian author Elaheh Rostami Povey provides a much-needed account of one of the Middle East's most controversial and mis-understood countries.
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In this insightful and revealing book, Harten attempts to explain the success of the MAS and its wider consequences, showing how Morales has become the symbol for a new political consciousness that has entailed de-stigmatizing indigenous identities.
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Turkey Since 1989: Angry Nation charts the contemporary history of Turkey by looking at the country's erratic transformation from a military dictatorship to a maturing, if still troubled, democracy.
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This exciting new book argues that the pulse of fossil fuel energy released from the ground after the discovery of oil not only started the process of catastrophic climate change, but also propelled the average human weight distribution upwards.

"A Nuclear Waste" critically examines whether nuclear power is really an option for future energy provision in the context of peak oil and climate change.
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This much-anticipated new edition not only features updated figures and statistics but also original new writing on the most essential new issues for the development myth, including emerging economies, the global economic crises, environmental issues and particularly, climate change.
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The New Maids is a pioneering book, grounded on rich, empirical evidence, which examines the relationship between globalization, transnationalism, gender and the care economy.

European Multiculturalism Revisited analyses the main 'models' of multicultural societies that Europe has experienced since the end of World War 2.

'The most innovative and urgent book about international relations theory and practice I've read in decades' - Cynthia Weber, Lancaster University
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Undoing Privilege explores each of the main sites of privilege, from Western dominance, class elitism and white and patriarchal privilege to the less well examined sites of heterosexual and able-bodied privilege. Drawing upon materialist, post-structural and psycho-social theories that address the structural, cultural and personal dimensions of privilege, Pease develops an intersectional analysis of these sites of dominance.
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'Driven by the spectre of preventable poverty and suffering, David Roberts delivers a devastating critique of the neoliberal global order. As a way of bridging the global life-chance divide, Roberts provides a persuasive argument in support of human security as a mobilising and emancipatory concept. This is a must read for all those interested not only in social justice but the means by which social protection can be applied globally.' - Professor Mark Duffield, Director, Global Insecurities Centre, University of Bristol
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'Unique...the book is a scream of pain from the receiving end of a process experienced as cultural genocide.' - Guardian

'The Development Dictionary questions the whole basis for twentieth century development through a series of brilliantly written essays by leading writers from around the world.' - Resurgence
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The twenty-first century is set to be the stage for the massive urbanization of the world's population. Particularly, the so-called 'megacities' around the world are rapidly becoming the scene for deprivation and exclusion. Featuring case studies from across the globe, Megacities examines recent world-wide trends in poverty and social exclusion, urban violence and politics.
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'This is a sharp, concise and convincing analysis of the ruthless manipulation of the idea of citizenship by Africa’s rulers. Manby brilliantly exposes the large scale legalised discrimination and disenfranchisement which underlie many of today’s political conflicts in Africa. A must read for policymakers and any serious student of African politics.' - Tom Porteous, author of 'Britain in Africa'
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'Zillah Eisenstein is no armchair analyst. She is a street activist with a globality of vision that sculpts a third dimension in our understanding of things. She writes with Jane Austen's pen, Angela Davis' heart, and Hannah Arendt's mind. From streets of Philadelphia to the campaign headquarters of Florida, from South Africa to Sweden, Zillah Eisenstein’s sisterhood to noble causes is the bone marrow of her convictions and insights. Her Audacity of Races and Genders is the thick description, a people’s history, of a presidential election that will mark our generation for generations to come.' - Hamid Dabashi, Columbia University in New York
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'Paraguay has been a disgrace even by the ugly standards of US domination of Latin America. The election of Fernando Lugo offers a promising opportunity for it to break the chains, and to join much of the rest of South America towards what may be a brighter future for the vast majority who have suffered repression and misery, and in particular for the indigenous population, now rising throughout the subcontinent, which has become in many ways the most exciting part of the world. There could be no one better placed to bring these events to the general public than Hugh O'Shaughnessy. His work on Latin America has been outstanding in its historical depth, subtle insight and sympathetic understanding of the travails of the population, and the intricacies of the domestic structures and international environment.' - Noam Chomsky
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"In a sweeping survey of political ideas from early Islam until now, from Ibn Taymiyya to Shariati and Shahrur, this book makes a valuable contribution to our understanding of how the Middle East has discussed such fundamental notions as authority, individual, society, and the state. Navigating between political history and political ideas, this is an engaging exercise in the Middle Eastern sociology of knowledge." - Asef Bayat, Professor of Sociology and Middle East Studies, Leiden University, The Netherlands
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'Nora McKeon's book is a masterful investigation of how and why the UN system is (slowly) opening up to civil society - a key development in global governance. This is a major contribution and a rare bridge between academic scholarship and policy debate' - Mario Pianta, Professor of Economic Policy, University of Urbino, Italy

'This book is a tonic recipe for reinvigorating the UN by opening up its forums to the social actors most dramatically affected by globalization. This is required reading for all those concerned with global governance' - Henri Carsalade, President, Agropolis International

Words to Change the World is an eclectic but conceptually unified compilation of classic progressive writings from the 16th to the 21st centuries, offering students, activists and general readers a uniquely diverse and accessible overview of the evolution of progressive thinking and social action through to the present.
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'Anand Teltumbde's analysis of the public, ritualist massacre of a dalit family in 21st centruy India exposes the gangrenous heard of Indian society. This is not a book about the last days of relic feudalism, but a book about what modernity means in India.' - Arundhati Roy
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'This valuable collection of studies on the Social Economy makes a notable contribution to understanding about a developing mode of production in different parts of the world, representing a new way to those fighting for a society in which liberty and equality are not in contradiction to each other.' - Paul Singer, Secretary of State for the Solidarity Economy, Brazil
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'Nadje Al-Ali and Nicola Pratt bring together here some of the smartest feminist analysts of war and militarism in the Middle East. Together they show not only the profound effects of war and militarism on women's lives, but how asking feminist questions can make us all smarter about what causes and perpetuates both.' - Cynthia Enloe, author of The Curious Feminist: Searching for Women in the New Age of Empire

'Living Silence is particularly valuable for its study of the psychological effects of military rule on the people of Burma. The real struggle in Burma is the struggle between the desire to opt for the easy option of submitting to the demands of the powers that be and the commitment that leads to the hard road of resisting the threats and blandishments of a ruthless regime. By exploring the impact of military rule on the lives of ordinary people against a broad historical and social backdrop, Christina Fink makes an important contribution towards an understanding of the root causes of the problems and choices that the people of Burma are facing today.' - Aung San Suu Kyi
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'Grace Livingstone's admirable study shows why US policy towards Latin America needs to change both urgently and substantially. Packed with telling information and written with both verve and attention to detail, this book addresses the key issues in a perennially uneven and generally unjust relationship. Readers coming to the theme for the first time will benefit from a lucid synthesis of the voluminous literature in the field, whilst those more familiar with Pan-American affairs will find much useful material and discussion on developments in recent years.' - James Dunkerley, professor of Latin American politics, former director of the Institute of the Americas, University of London

'In this compassionate, elegantly written book Patrick Chabal argues that mainstream political science, political theory and economics fail to do justice to the complexities of African social life. In their place, he offers an interdisciplinary, interpretive approach that offers sensitive insights into contemporary political realities from the point of view of the people who suffer and strive through them.' - Tim Kelsall, Editor, African Affairs

'In this excellent book, Mark LeVine presents us with a high-quality, original and penetrating historical account of the failed 'peace process' in Israel/Palestine. He displays an impressive ability to weave together historical, geographical and political knowledge. LeVine skillfully analyzes the ‘history of the present’ as a contemporary expression of long-term Western colonial ambitions in the Middle East and convincingly argues that such latter day colonialism - by its very nature - prevents genuine reconciliation.' - Oren Yiftachel, Ben-Gurion University

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"Seattle, Genoa and Prague have etched the centrality of the IMF, the IBRD and the WTO into our consciousness. Unholy Trinity charts the contours and the reach of these global regulatory institutions and how they serve as a fortress for the prevailing neoliberal theory of globalization." - Michael Watts, Director, Institute of International Studies, University of California
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"This Turkish-oriented comparative study of conscientious objection to military service is illuminating, while exhibiting the courage of morally motivated individuals who defy coercive governments. In essence, this fine multi-authored volume challenges readers to assess the nature of good citizenship in the 21st Century." - Richard Falk, Professor, Princeton University.
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This unique new book considers the origins and parameters of internal displacement and resettlement policy and practice and proposes an explanation for why it often fails. In highlighting the ways that development assistance can exacerbate smoldering conflicts, the volume provides an important caution to the aid community.

'This excellent book focuses on the everyday spaces of neoliberalism. Richly theorised case studies from eight very different countries examine how processes associated with marketisation are differentially experienced and contested ... It is an impressive contribution to the literature on neoliberalism that should be read by critical scholars and all those interested in the changing lives of real people.' - Wendy Larner, Professor of Human Geography and Sociology, University of Bristol

'This engaging and well-written book offers a richly empirical analysis of the roles of diaspora associations in development back home. Ultimately, the book requires us to rethink many assumptions about the migration-development nexus for Africa, recentering the discussion on nuances, context, heterogeneity, and the everyday lives of people who make these long journeys' - Garth Myers, Kansas University

'A unique and much-needed view from below. Peter Uvin gives a voice to Burundi's youth and offers refreshing and challenging new insights into conflict dynamics in the Great Lakes.' - Filip Reyntjens, University of Antwerp

'Policing Post Conflict Cities is an engaging and provocative enquiry into the most basic of political challenges - the recontruction of 'order' and the provision of 'security' in post conflict urban locales. Here Alice Hills invites us to think way beyond current orthodoxies and to base our theories instead on the fluid and ambigious practices emerging from Bagdad, Basra, Kinshasa, Kigali and others. Policing Post-Conflict Cities will appeal to an audience who values critical scholarship.' - Elrena Van Der Spuy, University of Cape Town

'Jonathan Glennie's excellent and immensely readable new book presents a compelling case for those of us who care about Africa not to demand ever more aid, but rather to seek the more fundamental changes in the global economy which could reduce dependency on aid and contribute to the ultimate eradication of poverty.' - David Woodward, former head of New Global Economy Programme, nef

'The Trouble with aid certainly hits the spot. A concise and forthright critique and summary of the aid dilemma, its lack of prohibitive jargon and lofty rhetoric afford it wide and deserved appeal.' - New Agriculturalist

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'A cogent, passionate and damning anti-racist feminist exposè and dissection of the politics of contemporary US warmongering and its devastating impacts. An essential reference point for all those committed to mobilising against imperialist capitalism, war and globalisation' - Ailbhe Smyth, Senior Lecturer, Women's Studies, UCD.

In an overview of the history of the region over the past twenty-five years this book traces the intellectual and political origins of the Washington Consensus, assesses its impact on democracy and economic development and discusses whether the emergence of a variety of left-wing governments in the region represents a clear break with the politics and policies of the Washington Consensus. Clearly written and rigorously argued the book will be of interest to academics, students of Latin American politics and anybody interested in understanding contemporary Latin America.

'This is a welcome and pioneering attempt, conducted overwhelmingly by Africans, to integrate the insights both of academic conflict and peace analysis, and of indigenous African approaches to conflict resolution, and apply them to the needs of peace-building in modern Africa.' - Christopher Clapham, Editor, The Journal of Modern African Studies

'This is an impressive and timely book written by one of the most knowledgeable writers on the Palestine-Israel conflict. Its insight into the devastating impact of Zionist settler colonialism and its account of the current reality on the ground are unique ... A must read for those seeking peace and justice in the Middle East.' - Nur Masalha, Reader in Religion and Politics and Director of Centre for Religion and History and Holy Land Research Project, St Mary’s University College (UK), and author of The Bible and Zionism (2007)

'There is no doubt about the authors' exceptional understanding of and deep affection for Afghanistan...All said, this is an indispensable book for anyone wishing to gain an understanding of what has been done in and to Afghanistan in the last 30 years. It is also a book that raises profound questions about how and why well-meaning organisations operate in countries which they, often one-sidedly and driven by their own perception of good and evil, believe to need assistance.' Asian Affairs, November 2005

'The Throes of Democracy offers a perceptive, and highly readable, interpretation of Brazil's recent past and present. An astute observer of politics, social mores, and popular culture, Bryan McCann constructs a portrait of contemporary Brazil that helps us to understand new and long-standing problems, while also accounting for Brazilian society's dynamism and ongoing democratization.' - Barbara Weinstein, New York University

'Jan Nederveen Pieterse brilliantly and engagingly depicts America's failing approach to global policy, and what might be done by way of correction. This lucid analysis deserves the widest possible readership and debate.' - Richard Falk, Princeton University

'Here is a book many of us have been awaiting - a sophisticated reading of the just war tradition as it speaks to the post 9/11 international order. Bellamy's understanding of just war as a tradition of thought means that his critical assessment of American efforts to counter terrorism carries great weight. This is a book which will benefit students and scholars alike' - Tony Lang, University of St Andrews

'Far and away the best book on the topic.' - Noam Chomsky

'I bought several more copies to circulate to friends with the hope of shedding new light and understanding on their political outlooks' - Oliver Stone, film director
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After reading Rogue State, it is impossible to hang fast to the comforting illusion that the 'American Way' is some kind of enlightenment' - Will Self in the New Statesman
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In this book, Toby Shelley shows that current unprecedented flows of migrant workers are a direct result of economic liberalization. The appalling conditions and legal abuses which confront these workers are not a premodern aberration, but an integral part of the global economy.

'...Toby Shelley presents a powerful legal and moral indictment against the governments and companies of the world in the exploitation of labour.' - Marcus Papadopoulos, Tribune

'Shelley provides superb reporting and horrific anecdotes to describe the unfolding tragedy...Terse and angry, he reveals how time and time again, people jump through hoops of horror to live in lands that offer opportunity.' - Yale Global Online

'Tom Lines combines a lifelong commitment to development with a thorough knowledge of the complexities of global markets. Cutting expertly through economic jargon and myth, he explains why markets, far from being neutral, reflect the power and politics of those who govern them, determining who wins and who loses from globalization. You don't have to agree with every detail of his analysis to learn from this salutary reminder that the current boom in commodity prices is not the end of a history of commodity dependence which has left deep scars on the developing world.' - Duncan Green, head of research, Oxfam GB

'This is a thought provoking book. It challenges common assumptions about the global social and political environment we face, both in the west and at a global level. In doing so it gives voice to a critical perspective that needs to be heard and critically discussed.' - John Solomos, City University London

'This is an important and nuanced discussion of the `war on terror' as a cultural project which deploys sexualized racisms as its method. We are asked to stand against the rhetoric of transnational security and instead build alternative global publics to reject the `open secrets' that make us unwilling actors in this horrific war.' - Zillah Eisenstein

'The most intelligent treatment of the politics and economics of climate change I have ever read. Brilliant, clear and unanswerable’ George Monbiot

'Elegantly simple and eminently workable, this is a proposal that could change the world. Kyoto2 should be read by anyone with an interest in climate change policy.' - Mark Lynas

This book brings together an inter-disciplinary group of Palestinian, Israeli, American, British and Irish scholars who theorise 'the question of Palestine'.

'President Lula is perhaps the most elusive figure to have reached the top of Brazilian politics, and Richard Bourne's fine study of the man and his background is a well-researched and illuminating report. This is a trenchant, warts-and-all account of Lula's career' - Richard Gott

'Located at the intersection of feminism, masculinity studies, post colonial studies and international relations, this striking collection demonstrates the extraordinary resilience and malleability of gendered power and violence in today's toxic post 9/11 world and opens up new terrain in the study and practice of national and global politics' - Jindy Pettman, ANU

'Laura Shepherd shows us here how we can bring the burgeoning scholarships on violence against women and on human security into conversation with each other in a way that makes us smarter about each - and about the intricate trickily gendered political processes of the UN too. Quite a feat.' - Cynthia Enloe, Clark University

Based on years of research, and lengthy interviews with East Timor 's leaders, priests, nuns, students and guerrilla fighters, this moving and extremely readable book is at the same time also an exploration of the complexities of the country's internal politics.

Religious fundamentalism and its role in US foreign policy is seemingly unstoppable. In For God's Sake Lee Marsden argues that the religious 'core values' of middle America have potentially disastrous consequences for the United States and the world in the coming century.

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In this book, Paul Higate and Marsha Henry develop critical perspectives on UN and NATO peacekeeping, arguing that these forms of international intervention are framed by the exercise of power.

''This is the most helpful and illuminating book on a Western country's foreign policy in Africa for a very long time. Porteous takes us behind the scenes into the policy world itself. Rarely have such intricacies been conveyed so compellingly' - Jane Guyer, Johns Hopkins University

'A lucid, hugely informative and insightful account of British policy towards Africa under Blair. It should be required reading for today's Ministers and their advisers.' - David Mepham, Director of Policy, Save the Children

'The best introduction is Darfur: A Short History of a Long War by Julie Flint and Alex de Waal...their accounts are as readable as they are tragic' - Nicholas D. Kristof in The New York Review of Books

'The definitive history of the Darfur conflict' - Andrew Natsios, Former Administrator of USAID and U.S. Special Envoy for Sudan

'Among the best works available' - Mahmood Mamdani, University of Columbia

'Essential reading' - Mia Farrow

'The book is an impressive source of detailed information about a conflict that has been grossly over-simplified by most western reporters and advocacy groups.' - Alan J. Kuperman, Lyndon B. Johnson, School of Public Affairs University of Texas, Journal of Genocide Research

'Disentangling myth from reality in Darfur is so difficult that the credentials of those who judge events there are particularly important. Those of both authors of this … work are excellent

A masterpiece.' - Sudan - The Passion of the Present http://platform.blogs.com/passionofthepresent/2005/11/the_word_is_gen.html
11-29-2005

Read Alex de Waal's Blog 'Making Sense of Darfur' here

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Rethinking the Twenty-First Century brings much needed context and perspective to the security problems we face today. What can Locke tell us about terrorists? What does Bentham have to say about sanctions? What are the ethics of outsourcing war to private companies? By looking back to decades and even centuries of ethical analysis and political theory, this book provides fascinating insight into all these questions.

'Schreuder authoritatively surveys the political and economic hurdles facing efforts to reduce carbon emissions, establish carbon-trading schemes, and combat slow global warming-with special emphasis on the roles and responsibilities of transnational corporations. I recommend it highly: it is vital, insightful reading for anyone interested in carbon trading, climate mitigation, international relations, and the pervasive role of mega-corporations in our world today.' - William F. Laurance, Senior Research Scientist, Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute, Balboa, Panama

'She has faced every obstacle, every threat, every setback with courage and determination, and with faith that what she is doing is right...she is a remarkable person and hers is a remarkable story' - Malcolm Smart, Amnesty International

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'A timely, well-written and important book' - The Economist

‘A Shakespearian tale of power struggles, paranoia, betrayals, secrets, lies, and, above all, hubris.’ -The Guardian

'This is a definitive account ... told with revelatory research, a cool head and expert storytelling.' - Naomi Klein, author No Logo

'Eagerly anticipated.' - South Africa Magazine

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Human Insecurity is concerned with our refusal to confront the millions of avoidable deaths of women and children each year. Those missing millions are rarely the subject of conventional security studies, yet such avoidable deaths are a vital part of the notion of 'security' more broadly understood.

'A book that will hopefully provoke others - possibly even policy-makers - to reassess their views on the key questions facing the international system in the early part of the 21st century.' - Michael Cox, London School of Economics and Political Science

'Roberts has brought organized scholarship to a field of study in global politics, which deserves much attention. The principle contribution of this book comes from the detailed and wonderful explanation of the underlying causes of human security both in the developing as well as underdeveloped nations
‘This project entails a ray of hope for change, reconstruction, and above all, for peace.' - Journal of Global Change and Governance

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'Lynn's book is a rich and elegant tour de force that both informs and challenges conventional perspectives on the two Koreas on multiple levels, from politics to popular culture, and re-affirms the importance of understanding the present and future of the divided peninsula in the context of its deeply-textured past. Among the plethora of recent books on Korea, this is one that truly stands out-a "must-read" for anyone interested in contemporary Korea, professional and layman alike.' - Carter J. Eckert, Yoon Se Young Professor of Korean History, Harvard University

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'Invaluable reading for those who care about the Palestinian issue' - Jonathan Dimbleby

'This well-written book is really essential for those who wish to keep up on the Middle East' - Choice

'This is not merely a scholarly but a deeply moving work' - Middle East News
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'Clearly written, cleverly argued and comprehensively supported by evidence, Environment and Citizenship should be on everybody's reading list. A major contribution to the study of responsibility, justice and the environment.' - Bryan S. Turner, Co-editor of Citizenship Studies
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'Acts of Citizenship is itself an exuberant, startling, act of social theory about the acts that create and transform our bonds as citizens. The names of Derrida, Levinas, and Agamben fly from the pages, along with a range of figures such as the Tank Man of Tiananmen square, Socrates, Seneca and Pat Tillman. This is the book to read if you want to know where social theory is now.' - Stephen Turner, University of Southern Florida

'Without nostalgia or sentimentality, this volume revives even as it disseminates and complicates an appreciation of active citizenship. Philosophically rich, culturally wide-ranging and eminently readable, this is a marvelous, indeed inspiring book' - Wendy Brown, University of California, Berkeley

'Lucidly written, Shirin Rai’s essays in this volume are insightful contributions to recent feminist debates on democratization and globalization.' - Bina Agarwal, Institute of Economic Growth at the University of Delhi

'The book provides an excellent and intelligent summary of the debates … The Gender Politics of Development will no doubt be well thumbed as scholars of gender politics seek an authoritative and engaged guide to the literature . It manages to fall into that rare category of books that is theoretically astute and yet accessible to a wide readership, written with a critical mind and a passionate spirit.' - Shireen Hassim, Professor of Political Studies, University of the Witwatersrand, Gender and Development

‘Lucidly written, exceptionally well-informed and admirably honest, this study provides a remarkable portrait of a generation radicalized to the point at which armed struggle was an inevitable duty. Through his interviews with comandantes and regular fighters, Dirk Kruijt has built a vividly illustrated work of contemporary history. ‘ - James Dunkerley, School of Advanced Study, University of London

'Impeccably researched.' - Tribune

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The advent of the War on Terror has seen intelligence agencies emerge out of the shadows to become major political players. 'Rendition', untrammelled surveillance, torture and detention without trial are now fast becoming the norm. Spies, Lies and the War on Terror traces the transformation of intelligence from a tool for law enforcement to a means of avoiding the law - both national and international.
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This punchy essay by a leading political thinker is a manifesto for our times, tracing the idea of progress on a journey through revolution, communism, Nazism, social democracy and globalization. Progress is a passionate attempt to rescue the idea of a hopeful future.

"A brilliant essay"
"The most readable little book on political theory" - Chartist

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‘It’s fascinating to see some myths bite the dust. Sjoberg and Gentry shake down the 'women as mostly nonviolent victims of men’s wars' myth with accounts of women war enthusiasts and perpetrators. More, they show how women’s violent activities can exhibit agency in international relations rather than pathology. Everyone will want to read this’ - Christine Sylvester, Professor of International Relations and Development, Lancaster University

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'This book approaches the daunting task of analyzing the contradictory, diverse, and divergent history of India since 1989 with uncommon intelligence. To its great merit, Power and Contestation addresses the multiple trends in Indian politics while also offering a coherent and sustained argument about the principal driving forces. To manage to accomplish all this while maintaining a perspective at once local and global is no mean feat.' - Gyan Prakash, Princeton University

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"In the names of millions of forgotten victims, from Wounded Knee to My Lai, a brilliant tribunal of scholars assail the himalayan hypocrisy of ‘Western humanitarianism‘." - Mike Davis, author of Late Victorian Holocausts
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'A terrific read...this book is "vital" in the most profound meaning of that word.' - Review of Radical Political Economics

'Full of insights into the relationship between ecological degradation and capitalist expansion, this is a must-read for thinkers and activists.' - Walden Bello

'The ultimate antagonist of capital is not labor but nature… is capitalism setting the state for ecosocialist uprising?' - Ted Dace, CounterPunch, www.counterpunch.org

'A highly valuable book.' - Socialist Review

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Rethinking Democracy provides a unique insight into India's experience as the world's largest democracy. Covering democratic theory, the state, civil society, participation and the search for global justice, leading political theorist Rajni Kothari evaluates what this experience means for the very idea of democracy.
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'Can we, should we move beyond transnational to global political institutions - social movements, trade-unions, parties? This book assembles a serious discussion and debate about the need for and desirability of global political parties. Crucial reading for all those who want to move forward.' - Immanuel Wallerstein, Yale University

‘This book is a welcome addition to the growing and lively debate on global political parties and the potential of the World Social Forum’ - Dennis Brutus, University of Pittsburgh and University of KwaZulu Natal

This indispensable book offers a panorama of social resistances to neoliberal globalization in the South. Writers and activists from forty different countries or regions offer snapshots of the latest mobilizations.

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'The Dictionary of Alternatives reveals a splendidly rich and dazzling array of other possibilities, other dreams, other truths and other worlds. At a time when so much intellectual discourse is slavishly conformist, this book dares to be different.' - Christopher Grey, University of Cambridge

This collection of essays critically revisits the concept of the Israel/Palestine two-state solution. An up-to-date guide to the current impasse facing the region, it is required reading for anyone wishing to understand a conflict entrenched at the heart of global politics.

'Thoroughly researched and thoroughly informative on a burning issue of our time.' - Ghada Karmi

'A welcome start that might spur others to take on a pressing question.' - Journal of Palestine Studies

'With its thoroughly researched and informative chapters, this authoritative and up-to-date guide to the impasse facing the region is required reading for anyone wishing to understand a conflict entrenched in the heart of global politics.' - The Muslim World Book Review

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'Finally, a book that examines the new Mexico that emerged from the 1982 devaluation and the 1985 earthquake. Alexander Dawson weaves the interplay of globalization, neo-liberalism, national politics, and the everyday life of the Mexican people into a complex, insightful narrative.' - William H. Beezley, University of Arizona

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A concise, readable, yet rigorous narrative of the recent history of Iraq.

'Shows how internal and external dynamics shaped Iraq in the decade and a half before Bush invaded.' - Juan Cole, Univ of Michigan

'Impressive in its breadth, coverage and scope...an excellent read for experts and non-experts alike.' - Tareq Ismael, Univ of Calgary

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‘This short, smart book gives us a history of the catastrophes and resurgences that Russians have experienced since 1989...lively, informed [for] both students and specialists...’ - Ronald Grigor Suny, Univ of Michigan.

‘[Recommended] to all those who look for non-trivial approaches to understanding the modern world.' - Dr Lev Gudkov, Yuri Levada Analytical Center, Moscow

'The best starting point now available in English.' - Prof Stephen White, University of Glasgow
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From Estonia to Macedonia, this book is a history of 15 Eastern European countries as they negotiate their transition from communism.

‘An exceedingly useful book...an exciting read.’ - Michael Geyer, Univ of Chicago.

'Insightful...sensitive local histories with sophisticated general theory.' - Charles S. Maier, Harvard University

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‘To me, this is a book which speaks out to proponents of socialist revolution and ordinary people… a book which could be very useful to everyone. In the chapter dealing with the organic crisis in the left, Harnecker analyzes what has happened and makes some very important proposals about political organization.’ - Hugo Chavez, President of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela

'Full of observations, analyses & reflections which are extremely useful for the times we live in. Harnecker’s personal knowledge of so many social and political movements makes this book particularly important' - Francois Houtart

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Samir Amin's memoirs are not only a fascinating personal narrative but also a penetrating historical–political analysis and an introduction to his most important theoretical contributions.

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'...a solid theoretical, empirical, and analytical framework showing and proving that the processes of looting the African continent, which started with the slave trade, have continued to this day.' - Professor Issa Shivji, University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

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‘Bond’s book points out at a great deal of valuable information and a compelling critique of Africa’s place in the world.’ - The African Channel, Book review by Ronald Elly Wanda

‘Timothy Cheek offers a remarkably comprehensive and perceptive account of Chinese history in the post-Mao era. He is eloquent in appealing for a critical but fair and balanced view of contemporary China’s successes and failures. The general reader, the student and the China scholar alike will profit from reading this thoughtful volume.’ - Maurice Meisner, Harvey Goldberg Emeritus Professor of History, University of Wisconsin at Madison

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"For Zillah Eisenstein politics is like the air we breathe and the ideas we live - always deserving our deepest attention. In Sexual Decoys once again, Eisenstein brilliantly draws us into the profoundly complex gendered politics of war, mobilizing startling constructs like sexual decoys, patriarchal imperialism, neoliberal feminism, and racialized fascist democracy to sharpen our analytic feminist lenses and demystify war cultures. A smart, challenging book for everyone concerned with what it means to live ethically and accountably in the USA of the present." - Chandra Talpade Mohanty, Professor of Women‘s Studies, Syracuse University

‘...raises provocative questions...Smart and witty, sobering yet uplifting, this book is essential reading for all of us committed to social justice.’ - Ms Magazine

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'Everyday Corruption and the State provides an icy critique of the factual shortcomings of a literature over-heated by metaphor, and a demonstration of the systematic, pervasive and institutionalized nature of corruption in three West African states. No-one concerned with developmental issues in Africa can ignore or be indifferent to this evidence of the ways public officials routinely deal with their citizens.' - Richard Fardon, SOAS, University of London

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Contrary to his public claims that 'W stands for Women,' George Bush's behaviour in office reveals a strongly patriarchal bent. This book analyzes the impacts on women of the Bush presidency in the US and internationally, including a chapter on negative effects of the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq.

'...a useful tool for anyone looking into the sheer brutality of present-day US politics. Read it and seethe.' Morning Star

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"This admirable book is written with both bold engagement and clear-headedness. Its authority derives from the author's deep knowledge of Bolivia..." - James Dunkerley, University of London.

One in six adults in sub-Saharan Africa will die in their prime of AIDS. It is a stunning cataclysm, plunging life expectancy to pre-modern levels and orphaning millions of children. Yet political trauma does not grip Africa. People living with AIDS are not rioting in the streets or overthrowing governments. In fact, democratic governance is spreading. Contrary to fearful predictions, the social fabric is not being ripped apart by bands of unsocialized orphan children.

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'Identifies the pursuit of justice as a common standpoint uniting us all.'- Bell Hooks

'A powerful and provocative work.' - Judith Butler

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'David E. Lowes, lexicographer to the non-conformists, makes sure that you stay on message with the Anti-Capitalist dictionary...With over 160 categories, thematically chosen, alphabetically formatted, and substantially cross-referenced, he covers all the angles from "accountability" through "genuine progress indicator" to "xenotransplantation" and "Ya Basta."...According to a Polish proverb, "Words must be weighed, not counted." And that is, precisely, what Lowes does - admirably.' - Morning Star

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'The Iraq war, its causes and its consequences, has produced a number of powerful books. This latest addition provides a comprehensive, readable and intelligent look at the ramifications of the sorry tale for British and international democracy.' - John Kampfner, Editor of the New Statesman

' I agree with Kettell's argument ... ' - The Rt Hon Clare Short MP

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"Beau Grosscup shows that aerial bombardment, which was used many years ago as a means of terrorizing native populations in Africa and the Middle East, has become the primary form of terrorism in more recent decades...this book is a major and much needed addition to the literature on terrorism." - Edward S. Herman (author of The Real Terror Network, co-author of The Terrorism Industry)
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"In this remarkable book, twelve writers brilliantly evoke the spirit of Edward Said to tell the unvarnished truth about Palestine and Israel." - John Pilger

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"Catastrophe Remembered makes a timely and useful … contribution to an important and unfinished discussion" - Neil Caplan, Midwest Jewish Studies Association

'An important contribution to the literarature on primary products and economic development.' - Diego Pizano, International and Economic Advisor, National Federation of Coffee Growers of Colombia

'This volume should be read by anyone who is interested in how international trade takes place on the ground as opposed to abstract theorizing about it.' - Lawrence Busch, Director, Institute for Food and Agricultural Standards, Michigan State University

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'Buxton does a good job of undermining the case for prohibition. Excellent sources and extensive bibliography [in the book] is a credit to her clear analysis. Her style may be a little cool, but this is authoritative, provocative and just the kind of thing Sunday newspapers should be carrying on the news feature pages..' - Phil Chamberlain, Tribune
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"Excellent and timely..." - Noam Chomsky

"Provides a useful basic primer on US military, economic, and corporate interventions in the world." - Znet

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'A judicious and well-conceived collection of studies by experts on prominent figures in the modern Islamic political revival ... Anyone concerned with the politics of the modern Islamic world will find it useful to have this detailed Who's Who within reach.' - Middle East Studies Association (MESA) Bulletin
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This book engages with current debates on human security offering a variety of feminist perspectives on the gender reconfigurations of the state, power/knowledge systems, sexuality, care, labour and the implications of globalisation for people's quotidian security.

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Looks at the transformations in capitalist development over the past two decades, and the global projection of American power.

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"Effectively counters the myth that developing countries are well-served by the WTO and usefully exposes the often brutish methods employed by the world's powerful states to impose their agenda on the poorest." - Mark Curtis, Head of Global Advocacy and Policy Division, Christian Aid

'A clearly-written view of WTO injustices.' - Future Surveys

'A succinct, bold and penetrating critique of the triumphalist ideology which insists on American domination' - Howard Zinn, author of A People's History of the United States
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Samir Amin analyses tendencies within the US, Europe and Japan, the rising powers of China and India, the likely future trajectory of post-Soviet Russia, and the developing world.

'A most convincing book on globalization issues. Kavaljit Singh writes in a clear non-jargon style accessible to all policy and opinion makers. I highly recommend the book to all activists including those who are already convinced that neo-liberalism must be defeated.' - Samir Amin, Director, Forum Tiers Monde, Senegal and author of Obsolescent Capitalism

'Brilliant and succinct' - James Petras, Professor Emeritus, State University of New York & author of Globalization Unmasked

"A superb collection of essays...that brings to light the "other side" of neoliberalism, namely the problems it creates and grass-roots efforts to redress the problems. The book focuses specifically on Mexico, and shows interconnections between structural changes there and in the U.S." - Susan Eckstein, Professor of Sociology, Boston University
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"In clear and accessible language, Mayo brilliantly outlines key theoretical debates about globalization, democracy and social movements, linking them to concrete case studies of citizen action. This book is a must for all of those seeking to understand how to build progressive movements for human rights and social justice in the twenty-first century." - John Gaventa, Institute of Development Studies, University of Sussex and co-editor Global Citizen Action
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"... a lucid and careful dissection of widely-held beliefs about the emerging world order extends well beyond the influential study that is its immediate target." - Noam Chomsky

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"...does a wonderful job of explaining the tragedy of U.S. policy in the Middle East. Professor Zunes powerfully illustrates how the more the US has militarized the region, the less secure we have become....He shows how we have become the target of terrorists not because of our values but because our foreign policy has strayed from those values." - Rabbi Michael Lerner, Editor, TIKKUN Magazine

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Written by a Financial Times journalist who has long covered the energy sector, this book provides the essential information for understanding the shifting structure of the global oil and gas economy - where the reserves lie, who produces what, trade patterns, consumption trends, prices.
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"Deserves attention as a first study of an Islamic phenomenon which is repressive in its social and racial policies, and as hostile to Western, as it is to Communist, values." - Hugh Carless, former British Ambassador, The Guardian
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Mohammed Charfi tackles the central question facing all Arab-Muslim nations: is Islam compatible with contemporary notions of democracy, legality and the State?

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Fidel Castro is one of the keenest observers of the process of globalization in the world. In these two speeches delivered on the eve of the new century, he critically analyses the workings of the imperialist world order, manifested in new forms of economic exploitation, attacks on national sovereignty, cultural subjugation, and military aggression.
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Civil Society, the Media and Democratic Transition in North Africa
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"Shutt argues for a restructuring of the international economic system to place more emphasis on cooperation rather than competition among nations... The idea that poverty can be solved by economic growth should no longer be admissable" - The New Statesman

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With its experiment in participative budgetmaking over the past decade, the city of Porto Alegre has institutionalised the direct democratic involvement of ordinary citizens in deciding spending priorities. This book gives a down to earth description and asks the difficult questions.

"A fascinating and valuable reflection of political reality" - Roger S. Gottlieb, Tikkun
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The Management of Contemporary Society

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Contemporary Politics and Global Disorder...the celebrated analyst presents a synoptic view of capitalism's future.
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'This book’s greatest contribution is its ability to challenge the widely held assumption by the Western institutions and agencies over the relations between democracy and development.' - Journal of Third World Studies
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...examines both successful democratic transitions and failed ones. A wide range of cases is covered, including Algeria, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Chile, the Congo, Ghana, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, South Africa and Sri Lanka.
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