This edition of Will Kymlicka's best selling critical introduction to contemporary political theory has been fully revised to include many of the most significant developments in Anglo-American political philosophy in the last 11 years particularly the new debates on political liberalism deliberative democracy civic republicanism nationalism & cultural pluralism The book now

Includes:: two new chapters on citizenship theory & multiculturalism in addition to updated chapters on utilitarianism liberal egalitarianism libertarianism socialism communitarianism & feminism The many thinkers discussed include G A Cohen Ronald Dworkin William Galston Carol Gilligan R M Hare Catherine Mackinnon David Miller Philippe Van Parijs Susan Okin Robert Nozick John Rawls John Roemer Michael Sandel Charles Taylor Michael Walzer & Iris Young Extended guides to further reading have been added at the end of each chapter listing the most important books & articles on each school of thought as well as relevant journals & websites Covering some of the most advanced contemporary thinking Will Kymlicka writes in an engaging accessible & non-technical way to ensure the book is suitable for readers approaching these concepts for the first time This second edition promises to build on the original edition's success as a key text in the teaching of modern political theory

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Contemporary Security Studies is the definitive introduction to Security Studies providing the most accessible up-to-date guide to the subject available Bringing together leading scholars in the field it features an impressive breadth & depth of coverage of the different theoretical approaches to the study of security & the ever-evolving range of issues that dominate the security agenda in the 21st Century Throughout the text students are encouraged to question their own preconceptions & assumptions & to use their own judgement to critically evaluate key approaches & ideas To help them achieve this each chapter is punctuated with helpful learning features including 'key ideas' 'think points' & case studies demonstrating the real world applications & implications of the theory In addition to covering a wide range of topical security issues from terrorism & inter-state armed conflict to cybersecurity health & transnational crime the fourth edition features a new chapter on postcolonialism & expanded coverage of critical security studies The book is supported by an Online Resource Centre designed to help students take their learning further For students
- Explore relevant security issues in greater depth with additional online case studies
- Test your understanding of the key ideas & themes in each chapter with self-marking multiple-choice questions For registered lecturers
- Use the adaptable Power Point slides as the basis for lecture presentations or as h&-outs in class


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This comprehensive collection of contemporary sociological theory is the definitive guide to current perspectives & approaches in the field examining key topics & debates in the field Collects the most representative material available on topics such as symbolic interactionism phenomenology structuralism network theory critical theory feminist theory & the debates over modernity & postmodernity
Includes: examinations of the work of Foucault Giddens & Bourdieu A new section for this edition opens up the debate on power & inequality Thematically organized
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Contemporary Sociology is an introductory textbook with angles & arguments Responding to the need for a different kind of introductory textbook it provides more focused in-depth explorations of the most exciting & contemporary aspects of sociology The 21 chapters written by leading experts in each field offer a thought-provoking portrait of sociology Each chapter tackles key issues at the centre of contemporary sociological research in an exceptionally clear engaging & relevant way focusing on critical approaches & analyses The book

Includes:: A strong focus on making sociological thinking relevant to the contemporary world Illustrative examples & analysis of recent real-world events Coverage of all major sociological topics of continuing or emerging interest from class ethnicity & global social change to human rights the environment & science & technology Carefully thought-out questions & further readings to probe understanding & encourage critical thinking Additional regularly updated online resources Contemporary Sociology is a serious yet accessible text & should be required reading for both new & more advanced undergraduates It will fire students imaginations to explore the latest dynamics driving the study of our social world

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At the epicenter of the world's most dynamic economic continent Southeast Asia provides a window into some of the most important contemporary global developments in politics & plays a crucial role in determining the wider region's future The 3rd edition of this highly-acclaimed text provides a comprehensive analysis of Southeast Asia's remarkable variety of political systems cultures & traditions which are without exception all undergoing a variety of major changes Written by a team of leading experts on Southeast Asia this volume provides an accessible introduction to a region being buffeted by profound internal social transformation & great power confrontation as well as the continuing challenges of economic development & environmental management Comprehensive in its analysis & ambitious in scope this book will be the perfect introduction for students interested in the culture politics economy & society of the nations of Southeast Asia ...

Robert M Grant combines a highly accessible writing style with a concentration on the fundamentals of value creation & an emphasis ...

Could we colonize Mars if we wanted to? Has surveillance reached " Big Brother" proportions? What are some of the latest theories for slowing aging? You'll find the answers to these & other questions in Contemporary Topics 3 (Series Editor Michael Rost) which features college lectures from several academic disciplines including astronomy political science & biology Contemporary Topics 3 prepares students for the challenge of college lectures with practice in a wide range of listening speaking & note-taking skills & strategies The lectures (available on the separate Audio CDs & DVD) were filmed in realistic academic setting before line student audiences The Classroom DVD (ISBN 9780131358102) & the Audio CDs (ISBN 9780136005162) are available separately DVD Features Realistic college lectures from a range of academic disciplines (also on audio CDs) Student discussions of the lectures (also on audio CDs) Instructors' Presentation Points Coaching Tips that guide students as they take notes Subtitles for lectures & student discussions Course Features Corpus-based vocabulary drawn from the Academic Word List Practical listening & note-taking strategies Note-review practice that allows students to analyze their note-taking skills & consolidate their understanding of the lecture Academic research & speaking tasks presentation discussions & role plays A Teacher's Pack for busy instructors with Suggested bonus activities Teaching notes Answer keys Audioscripts Simulated TOEFL (R) Listening Test for each unit See also Contemporary Topics Introductory (High Beginner) Contemporary Topics 1 (Intermediate) Contemporary Topics 2 (High Intermediate) ...

Presents a history of the world in the twentieth century & into the millennium that chronicles the key events of the period & examines the underlying issues that have shaped the times It takes a global approach to the subject while doing justice to the distinctive character of individual civilizations & regions 384 pages Duiker William J ...

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Over the last five years often when David Mitchell has been on holiday the comedian Stewart Lee has been attempting to understand modern Britain & his own place in it in a series of irregular newspaper columns Will Scotland become the Promised Land of the Left? Is it possible to live a life without crisps? Who was Grant Shapps? What does your Spotify playlist data say about you? Are Jeremy Corbyn & Stewart Lee really the new Christs? & so on Selected introduced & where necessary explained by the author & corrected by readers Content Provider is funny grumpy provocative confusing & brilliant ...