"If you want to catch up on some of the best articles written about globalisation since the topic became fashionable several years ago, this reader is the place to start." -The Economist
A blue ribbon collection of major articles and position papers on the concept of globalization. By bringing together a number of major thinkers and different perspectives, this book provides a broad introduction to the topic and lays the groundwork for an interdisciplinary collaborative dialogue. Contributors include Kofi Annan, Benjamin Barber, Francis Fukuyama, Samuel Huntington, Robert Kaplan,...
"If you want to catch up on some of the best articles written about globalisation since the topic became fashionable several years ago, this reader...
Pavel Pestel (1793-1826) was the key figure in the Decembrist's Southern Society and author of Russian Justice, Russia's first republican manifesto. He was executed in St. Petersburg for his leading role in the 1825 conspiracy against Tsarist autocracy. This first comprehensive study of Pestel fills a major gap in the literature on nineteenth-century Russia. Focusing on his highly original manifesto, the book analyzes his ideological contribution to the Russian revolutionary movement, and re-appraises his controversial role in the Decembrist secret societies.
Pavel Pestel (1793-1826) was the key figure in the Decembrist's Southern Society and author of Russian Justice, Russia's first republican manifesto. H...
This work is intended as an accessible introduction to Africa for travellers and other individuals in search of a general account of the continent. In addition, it is suitable as a course text for students of development studies, Third World studies, cultural studies, and African studies.
This work is intended as an accessible introduction to Africa for travellers and other individuals in search of a general account of the continent. In...
Since the publication of the first edition in 1977, Africa has established itself as a leading resource for teaching, business, and scholarship. This fourth edition has been completely revised and focuses on the dynamism and diversity of contemporary Africa. The volume emphasizes contemporary culture-civil and social issues, art, religion, and the political scene-and provides an overview of significant themes that bear on Africa's place in the world. Historically grounded, Africa provides a comprehensive view of the ways that African women and men have constructed their lives and engaged...
Since the publication of the first edition in 1977, Africa has established itself as a leading resource for teaching, business, and scholarship. Th...
This book focuses particular attention on the six-month interrogation of the doomed poet, and it provides a critical evaluation of Soviet interpretations and an assessment of Ryleev's historical significance.
Originally published in 1984.
The Princeton Legacy Library uses the latest print-on-demand technology to again make available previously out-of-print books from the distinguished backlist of Princeton University Press. These editions preserve the original texts of these important books while presenting them in durable paperback and hardcover editions. The goal of...
This book focuses particular attention on the six-month interrogation of the doomed poet, and it provides a critical evaluation of Soviet interpret...
