A presentation of the key debates about globalisation, linking them with the growing related discussion of the possible development of global democracy. A valuable textbook and resource for students... more »

This is a social, economic, political and cultural history of modern South Asia from 1700 to the present. In a work of synthesis and interpretation, the authors offer an understanding of the sophist... more »

Industrial Archaeology sets out a coherent methodology for the discipline which expands on and extends beyond the purely functional analysis of industrial landscapes, structures and artefacts to the... more »

This work of military history integrates the Italian dimension into the wider political and military history of early modern Europe.

In this lavishly illustrated and beautifully produced volume, Warwick Ball presents a controversial and provocative study of the history, architecture and archaeology of the Eastern provinces of the... more »

Based on original empirical research this volume investigates the relative competitiveness of European financial centres, with special reference to London and Frankfurt in the context of the single ... more »

This volume brings together for the first time British Labour Party General Election Manifestos, dating back to 1900, including the most recent General Election manifesto of 1997.

Offers a profound overview of the changing understanding of crime and criminals, of criminal justice systems and penology, and of the tensions and dilemmas these pose for democratic societies.more »

This examines the subtle and multi-faceted relationships between culture and politics in developing countries. With its contextualisation of culture, this book will be of interest to students and ac... more »

Illustrated with 100 photos and line drawings and using numerous case studies, Field Archaeology is the essential introductory guide for archaeology students.

This volume offers an exciting new reading of John Ruskin's economic and social criticism, based on recent research into rhetoric in economics.

The tenth edition of this acclaimed text continues to provide a lively, comprehensive and up-to-date account of British political institutions, of the way in which they operate, and of the society i... more »

The author challenges the tradition of dualism and argues that Rational Woman need no longer be a contradiction in terms. She explores this in the context of recent feminist theory and practice, ar... more »

The first truly international study of warfare at sea in the period 1500-1650. Commencing with the advent of gunpowder and the transformation of maritime trade, it focuses on the scope and limitatio... more »

Brings together an authoritative collection of essays from different countries and examines sexual behaviour, the reasons men sell sex, the meanings involved, and implications for HIV prevention.more »

The Significance of Monuments is an indispensable text for all students of European prehistory. It is also an enlightening read for professional archaeologists and all those interested in this fasci... more »

This book explores how economists operate effectively in financial markets. using events as diverse as the Wall Street Crash of 1929 and the Oklahoma bombing, the author traces the responses of the ... more »

John Hartley's new book defends the place of television in our lives, suggesting that it reunites government, education and media to create a new kind of cultural teaching which communicates across ... more »

An essential read for anyone who is interested in the current economic crisis in Asia. Bringing together leading experts on the subject, the book uses extensive case studies to give a broad and thor... more »

This book highlights how the plight of single mothers, the problem of funding pensioners, and the future of the welfare state, all depend on demographic trends in society.

This book aims to provide a stimulating overview of the settlement history of Ireland from prehistory to modern times. The contributors analyze issues such as settlement change and distribution with... more »

Offers a comprehensive introduction to the study of modern sport from a sociological perspective. It covers areas such as sport and the emotions, the commercialisation and professionalisation of spo... more »

This book provides an original analysis of recent work in historical sociology and international relations. It investigates a number of issues that overlap between the two disciplines. ... more »

Race, Science and Medicine, 1700-1960 brings together current critical research into the role played by racial ideas in the production of medical knowledge, throwing new light on three centuries of ... more »

A re-examination of nineteenth century economic literary writings, including stories, dialogues, and Keynes' General Theory which is located within a nineteenth century 'tradition' of uniting scienc... more »