What exactly constitutes genocide? How prevalent have instances of genocide been throughout history? How successful have efforts to prevent genocide been? These, and other questions, are addressed in Genocide: The Basics, a concise introduction to the study of the phenomenon of genocide. Case studies of genocide throughout history are explored and analysed to address key issues in genocide studies, including: The killing of indigenous peoples by colonial powers and the definition of genocide. The Holocaust and the question of uniqueness. Genocide in the 1990s and the success or otherwise of...
What exactly constitutes genocide? How prevalent have instances of genocide been throughout history? How successful have efforts to prevent genocide b...
Genocide: The Basics is an engaging introduction to the study of a controversial and widely debated topic. This concise and comprehensive book explores key questions such as; how successful have efforts been in the prevention of genocide? How prevalent has genocide been throughout history? and how has the concept been defined? Real world case studies address significant issues including:
The killing of indigenous peoples by colonial powers
The Holocaust and the question of "uniqueness"
Peacekeeping efforts in the 1990s
Legal attempts to...
Genocide: The Basics is an engaging introduction to the study of a controversial and widely debated topic. This concise and comprehensive ...
Now in its fifth edition, Politics: The Basics explores the systems, movements and issues at the cutting edge of modern politics. A highly successful introduction to the world of politics, it offers clear and concise coverage of a range of issues and addresses fundamental questions such as:
- Why does politics matter?
- Why obey the state?
- What are the key approaches to power?
- How are political decisions made?
- What are the current issues affecting governments worldwide?
Accessible in style and topical...
Now in its fifth edition, Politics: The Basics explores the systems, movements and issues at the cutting edge of modern politics. ...
Now in its fifth edition, Politics: The Basics explores the systems, movements and issues at the cutting edge of modern politics. A highly successful introduction to the world of politics, it offers clear and concise coverage of a range of issues and addresses fundamental questions such as: * Why does politics matter? * Why obey the state? * What are the key approaches to power? * How are political decisions made? * What are the current issues affecting governments worldwide? Accessible in style and topical in content, the fifth edition has been fully restructured to reflect core issues,...
Now in its fifth edition, Politics: The Basics explores the systems, movements and issues at the cutting edge of modern politics. A highly successful ...
'Public Relations' is an introduction to one of the most exciting and fast-paced media industries. Both the practice and profession of public relations are explored and the focus is on those issues which will be most relevant to those new to the field.
'Public Relations' is an introduction to one of the most exciting and fast-paced media industries. Both the practice and profession of public relation...
Sexuality: The Basics is an introductory guide to the diverse and ever changing field of sexuality studies and its intersection with gender, women's and queer studies. Drawing on the humanities, social sciences and health sciences, this text examines the key concepts and issues within this field of study, answering important questions including:
What is sexuality about and how do we define it?
In what ways can we study human sexuality?
How does sexuality intersect with other aspects of identity?
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Sexuality: The Basics is an introductory guide to the diverse and ever changing field of sexuality studies and its intersection with gende...
Hinduism: The Basics introduces the rich diversity of the complex of Hindu traditions by exploring key elements such as: religious practices such as pilgrimage, meditation and life cycle rituals; the organisation of Hindu society into castes and related social justice issues; the spread of Hinduism around the world, the rise of Hindu nationalism and other challenges of modernity; sacred texts in both Sanskrit and in vernacular languages of South Asia; and Hindu worldviews including karma, reincarnation and ethics. Featuring a glossary, maps, timeline and list of key deities, this...
Hinduism: The Basics introduces the rich diversity of the complex of Hindu traditions by exploring key elements such as: religious practic...
Hinduism: The Basics introduces the rich diversity of the complex of Hindu traditions by exploring key elements such as: religious practices such as pilgrimage, meditation and life cycle rituals; the organisation of Hindu society into castes and related social justice issues; the spread of Hinduism around the world, the rise of Hindu nationalism and other challenges of modernity; sacred texts in both Sanskrit and in vernacular languages of South Asia; and Hindu worldviews including karma, reincarnation and ethics. Featuring a glossary, maps, timeline and list of key deities, this...
Hinduism: The Basics introduces the rich diversity of the complex of Hindu traditions by exploring key elements such as: religious practic...
Museum and Gallery Studies: The Basics is an accessible guide for the student approaching Museum and Gallery Studies for the first time. Taking a global view, it covers the key ideas, approaches and contentious issues in the field. Balancing theory and practice, the book address important questions such as:
What are museums and galleries?
Who decides which kinds of objects are worthy of collection?
What do I need to know about practical care, conservation and collection management?
How are museums and...
Museum and Gallery Studies: The Basics is an accessible guide for the student approaching Museum and Gallery Studies for the first time. Taking a g...
