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Concise history of Finland, from its part in the Swedish kingdom to autonomous nation state
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288pp November 2010
| Hardback | | 9781849040907 | | £25.00 | | Buy Now |
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Concise history of Namibia from its origins until its independence.
'An excellent history of Namibia, which should be accessible to a wide readership in the country, and also to many historians and history students with an interest in colonialism and liberation on the African continent. The coverage of both the German period and of South African rule in Namibia is excellent.' -Professor Alan Barnard, University of Edinburgh
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288pp December 2010
| Hardback | | 9781849040914 | | £30.00 | | Buy Now |
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Draws on Islamic philosophy and poetry to show connections between Muslims and Europeans, among others. A forceful argument agains the notion of a 'clash of civilisations.'
'This passionate and elegant work is a vigorous antidote to a constellation of discourses steeped in the Weltanschauung that the title of Samuel Huntington's infamous book encapsulates so well. Arshin Adib-Moghaddam's reflections are a stimulating contribution to Edward Said's legacy of radical critique of all essentialist constructions of otherness.'- Prof. Gilbert Achcar, author of The Arabs and the Holocaust and (with Noam Chomsky) Perilous Power: The Middle East and US Foreign Policy
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288pp November 2010
| Hardback | | 9781849040976 | | £30.00 | | Buy Now |
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Afghanistan and its people, whether in Afghanistan or in its global
diaspora, have generated substantial interest and the desire to
understand more about the country is widely felt. This title contains
chapters on a wide range of issues, which contribute to our
understandings of modern Afghanistan.
'Bringing together established analysts and a new generation of researchers, this volume takes us beyond the common and surprisingly durable cliche of the 'wild tribes' on the Afghan frontier. The contributors, coming from different disciplinary backgrounds and experiences, shed light on the complexities and paradoxes of Afghan history, identity and socio-political change. Such scholarship, which eschews easy stereotypes and engages with, and builds upon Afghan perspectives is more needed now than ever.'-Jonathan Goodhand, SOAS
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244pp September 2010
| Paperback | | 9781849040556 | | £20.00 | | Buy Now |
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The scale of international investment in peacebuilding in Bosnia has
been unprecedented. This title argues that the failure of
peace-building is the failure of the 'liberal peace model'. It offers a
comprehensive analysis of a stalled peace process.
'An excellent text - it is well structured, reads smoothly and displays
a strong, confident grasp of the subject material - which is what one
would expect from Christopher Bennett writing about Bosnia.' – Dr Marko
Hoare, Kingston University and author of The History of Bosnia
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288pp November 2010
| Hardback | | 9781849040532 | | £45.00 | | Buy Now | | Paperback | | 9781849040549 | | £17.00 | | Buy Now |
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It is becoming feasible to take carbon dioxide from power stations and
industry, and lock it away safely before it can enter the atmosphere.
But can carbon capture compete with other low-carbon technologies, is
it safe and environmentally-friendly, and will people and governments
accept it? This book examines the need for carbon capture.
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288pp September 2010
| Hardback | | 9781849040334 | | £45.00 | | Buy Now | | Paperback | | 9781849040341 | | £16.00 | | Buy Now |
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1971 was marked by a bitter civil war within Pakistan and war between
India and Pakistan, backed respectively by the Soviet Union and the
United States. This book chronicles the 1971 war in South Asia by
reconstituting the memories of those on opposing sides of the conflict.
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288pp September 2010
| Hardback | | 9781849040488 | | £45.00 | | Buy Now | | Paperback | | 9781849040495 | | £20.00 | | Buy Now |
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The wooden dhow, with its characteristic lateen sail, is an appropriate
icon for the early trading world of the Indian Ocean. It was based on
free trade unhindered by monopolies or superpower domination and
pre-dated 'globalisation'. This book focuses on the early trading world
of the Indian Ocean, up through the fifteenth century.
'Dhow Culture of the Indian Ocean is the best history to date of the Western Indian Ocean and its network of international relations, and exchange of commodities, ideas, technology and people. A consummate historian and writer, Sheriff succeeds wonderfully in rendering a complex history comprehensible. An extremely valuable work for all interested in maritime, global and African history.' - Gwyn Campbell, Professor of History, Director, Indian Ocean World Center, McGill University
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360pp September 2010
| Hardback | | 9781849040075 | | £50.00 | | Buy Now | | Paperback | | 9781849040082 | | £19.00 | | Buy Now |
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Women of the UAE speak out about their newfound status--covering topics such as marriage and independence. The research is drawn on years of on-the-ground interviews.
'Emirati Women is an engaging, insightful and lucidly written study on this important subject. Anyone who wants to discover how and why the role of women is changing within this dynamic Gulf state must read this book.' -- Steven Wright, Assistant Professor, Department of International Affairs, Qatar University, and author of The United States and Persian Gulf Security
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208pp October 2010
| Hardback | | 9781849040983 | | £20.00 | | Buy Now |
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Nuanced introduction to China offering an overview of its society, politics and economics.
'Well written and clearly organised - covering a number of important themes related to contemporary Chinese development.' -Dr Dylan Sutherland, University of Nottingham
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288pp November 2010
| Hardback | | 9781849040846 | | £45.00 | | Buy Now | | Paperback | | 9781849040839 | | £16.00 | | Buy Now |
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