The Uniting of Europe provides an accessible introduction to the history of European integration and places European unification within a wider political and economic context. The book shows how institutional developments have been conditioned by wider international considerations.
The Uniting of Europe provides an accessible introduction to the history of European integration and places European unification within a wider politi...
The mid-twentieth century saw the end of colonial empires, a global phenomenon that brought about profound changes and created enormous problems. Decolonization played a major part in shaping the contemporary world order and the domestic development of newly emerging states in the 'Third World'. In Decolonization, Raymond Betts considers this process and its outcomes. Drawing on numerous examples, including those of Ghana, India, Rwanda and Hong Kong, the author examines: the effects of two World Wars on the colonial empire the expectations and problems created by independence Major...
The mid-twentieth century saw the end of colonial empires, a global phenomenon that brought about profound changes and created enormous problems. Deco...
Raymond F. Betts considers the 'process' of decolonization and the outcomes which have left a legacy of problems, drawing on numerous examples including Ghana, India, Rwanda and Hong Kong. He examines:
the effects of the two World Wars on the colonial empire
the expectations and problems created by independence
the major demographic shifts accompanying the end of the empire
the cultural experiences, literary movements, and the search for ideology of the dying empire and the newly independent nations.
With an annotated bibliography and a...
Raymond F. Betts considers the 'process' of decolonization and the outcomes which have left a legacy of problems, drawing on numerous examples incl...
Latin America provides an introduction to the volatile economic and political history of the region in the last half century. Beginning with a brief history of Latin America since 1492, John Ward discusses the interactions between economic, political and social issues. The discussions includes: the long-term background to the 1980s debt crisis; the effects of neo-liberal free market reforms; relations with the United States and the wider world; welfare provision in relation to wider economic issues; social trends as reflected by changes in the status of women; environmental debates;...
Latin America provides an introduction to the volatile economic and political history of the region in the last half century. Beginning with a brief h...
Bringing the story up-to-date, this expanded new edition takes into account recent developments including Argentina's 2001 debt default and the 2002 presidential election in Brazil. Latin America provides an introduction to the economic and political history of the region in the last half century.
Beginning with a brief history of Latin America since 1492, John Ward discusses the interactions between economic, political and social issues. The discussions includes:
* the long-term background to the 1980s debt crisis * the effects of neo-liberal free market...
Bringing the story up-to-date, this expanded new edition takes into account recent developments including Argentina's 2001 debt default and the 200...
A survey of this complex subject, this study focuses on the terrorists themselves, and on their psychology, in an historical context. Focusing on a variety of prominent terrorist groups together with a number of less notorious ones, the book encourages readers to think about the mindset, motivation and tactics of terrorists.
A survey of this complex subject, this study focuses on the terrorists themselves, and on their psychology, in an historical context. Focusing on a va...
A concise and accessible survey of this topical and complex subject, this is the first book of its type to focus on the terrorists, and their psychology, in an historical context.
Focusing on a variety of prominent terrorist groups together with a number of less notorious ones, the book encourages readers to think about the mindset, motivation and tactics of terrorists. David J. Whittaker analyzes examples of terrorists working as individuals, such as Timothy McVeigh, and those working in groups, such as Al-Qaida, over the last two or three decades. He goes on to discuss the...
A concise and accessible survey of this topical and complex subject, this is the first book of its type to focus on the terrorists, and their psych...
Examining a number of case studies, including Palestinian, Afghan and Iraqi refugees, David J. Whittaker s book provides a balanced introduction to this very controversial subject.
Fuelled by extensive coverage in the media, the issue of asylum seekers and refugees is one of the most talked about subjects in contemporary politics. Whittaker cuts through the emotive language to give an objective introduction to the subject.
Asylum Seekers and Refugees in the Contemporary World discusses the international as well as national implications of the issue, and the book...
Examining a number of case studies, including Palestinian, Afghan and Iraqi refugees, David J. Whittaker s book provides a balanced introduction to...
Examining a number of case studies, including Palestinian, Afghan and Iraqi refugees, David J. Whittaker's book provides a balanced introduction to this very controversial subject.
Fuelled by extensive coverage in the media, the issue of asylum seekers and refugees is one of the most talked about subjects in contemporary politics. Whittaker cuts through the emotive language to give an objective introduction to the subject.
Asylum Seekers and Refugees in the Contemporary World discusses the international as well as national implications of the issue, and the book...
Examining a number of case studies, including Palestinian, Afghan and Iraqi refugees, David J. Whittaker's book provides a balanced introduction to...
US Foreign Policy since 1945 is an essential introduction to postwar US foreign policy. It combines chronologic and thematic chapters to provide an historical account of US policy and to explore key questions about its design, control and effects.
New features of this second edition include:
expanded coverage of the Cold War
new chapters on the post-Cold War era
a chronology and a new conclusion that draws together key themes and looks to the future.
Covering topics from American foreign policy-making, US power and democratic...
US Foreign Policy since 1945 is an essential introduction to postwar US foreign policy. It combines chronologic and thematic chapters to p...
