Politics/Current Affairs

For the first time, Andrew Adonis gives his own account of the failed Lib - Lab coalition talks that followed the historic 2010 election.

We live in a digital, globalised world - this statement has become a banal truism but never before have the implications of this new world been more frightening nor important for our daily lives. It is a world that has become a law enforcement nightmare and every criminal's dream. The Internet and the ...

A compelling portrait of the development of the financial crisis from the perspective of a real insider and policy-maker. Field makes use of an almost unparalleled network of contacts in the world of finance and commerce to give us a lucid and timely guide to understanding what the issues were and still are.

Freedom of expression, a fundamental right in any democracy, has often been denied to Americans whose beliefs challenge the status quo. "We Will Be Heard" features over 90 stirring portraits and first-person accounts of Americans targeted for speaking out against government policies and actions. America's ...

Takes an in-depth look at the hugely significant relationship between China and the USA from a Chinese perspective. Offering insights and analysis on China's approach to America and its relationship with the American government, this book reveals China's current thinking and strategies towards China-US relations and trade policies.

A fictionalized account of twelve Russians who participated in the 2007 "march of the dissidents" in St. Petersburg, Russia.

This revised edition offers a comprehensive overview of the challenges confronting the political system as well as the international politics of the European Union. It draws from a spectrum of regional integration theories to determine what the Union actually is and how it is developing.

A noted political scientist revises our understanding of the institutions essential for representative democracy.

Offers a fresh perspective on raging debates over child health, child poverty, child welfare, and education programs at the federal and state levels. This book finds some hopeful examples that could transform how we think about children's issues and the kinds of public policies we adopt.

Uplifting account of the struggle between the Grassy Narrows First Nation and the Canadian logging industry.

In the 20th century, Yemen was the first Arab state to gain independence. It has the only permanently elected parliament in the Arab world. Yet it is a country known more for its tribal kidnappings than for democracy. This book sets out clearly the history of Yemen's development, analysing the social, ...

Provides a critical perspective on Muslim politics and experiences in contemporary France. Drawing from the work of four Muslim thinkers and activists, this title examines issues such as the veil, integration, the role of the school, the traditions of the French republic, and the legacy of the French empire.

Brazil has undergone transformative change since the 1980s, from an authoritarian regime to a democratic society advancing on all fronts -political, social, economic, and diplomatic.

The Mountain West - Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Nevada, New Mexico, and Utah - has become the new swing region in American politics. All signs point to these states, especially Colorado, Nevada and New Mexico, being crucial in the 2012 election. This title presents the facts necessary for understanding what is happening in this region.

Features a longtime Brookings economist and former presidential adviser who examines why saving rates in the United States have fallen so precipitously over the past quarter century, why the initial consequences were surprisingly benign, and how reduced saving will affect the future well-being of Americans.

Explores the dynamics of how the security sectors of selected African states have responded to the complex and multifaceted challenges of HIV/AIDS. This title addresses various aspects of the impact of HIV/AIDS on the security sector.

A unique new popular philosophy book from a brilliant young mind, reminiscent of Malcolm Gladwell's Blink and Tipping Point

Social Policy Review is essential reading for social policy academics and students and for anyone who is interested in the implications of government policy.