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| The Superpowers - A Short History The Superpowers traces the development of the USA and Russia from 1898 to 2000, placing the cold war, from inception to ending, into the wider social, economic and political context. .....more»» | 
| Routledge Philosophy Guidebook to Mill on Liberty Written with students in mind, Jonathan Riley gracefully eases the reader into Mill's work, life, and philosophy. An ideal read for those coming to Mill for the first time, and for anyone with an interest in political philosophy. .....more»» |
| Living Through Pop Living Through Pop explores pop's history and the ways in which it has been produced by musicians, broadcasters, critics and fans. .....more»» | 
| Britain As A Military Power, 1688-1815 In 1688, Britain was invaded, its army and navy unable to prevent the overthrow of the government. In 1815, it was the strongest power in the world with the largest empire. This book assesses the military aspects of this shift, focusing on the multi-faceted nature of the British military effort. .....more»» |
| The Black Culture Industry Cashmore's controversial study argues that black culture has been converted into a commodity, usually in the interests of white owned corporations; that blacks have been permitted success within the entertainment industry only on the condition that they conform to certain stereotypes; and that black entrepreneurs, when they rise to the top of the corporate entertainment ladder, have tended to act precisely as whites have in similar circumstances. .....more»» | 
| The Internet - A Philosophical Inquiry The Internet: A Philosophical Inquiry offers the first concise and accessible exploration of the issues which arise as we enter further into the world of Cyberspace. .....more»» |
| Shakespeare: The Basics This clear guide demystifies Shakespeare for the beginning reader. An essential reference resource of ideas and approaches, it is fully illustrated with examples from some of the most frequently studied plays. .....more»» | 
| New Labour in Power - Precedents and Prospects Combines historical, political and practical approaches to the questions raised by the election victory. Includes much-needed analysis of the current state of the party and invaluable insight into the context of longer-term trends. .....more»» |
| Ancient History: Key Themes and Approaches Ancient History is a sourcebook of writings on ancient history. It offers an invaluable introduction to the most important ideas, theories and controversies, and a thought-provoking survey of the range of views and approaches. .....more»» | 
| Construction Contracts - Law and Management - 3rd Edition This is a fully revised edition of the UK's number one textbook on the law governing construction contracts and the management and administration of those contracts. .....more»» |
| Cocaine - Global Histories 'An important resource for anyone interested in drug history and politics, and an indispensable one for those who would understand cocaine in a global context.' - David Courtwright, University of North Florida .....more»» | 
| Fifty Key Contemporary Thinkers - From Structuralism to Postmodernity John Lechte surveys the major thinkers of the post-war era and illuminates the complex thought of each with remarkable clarity. The list of thinkers includes Chomsky, Foucault, Irigaray, Derrida, Bataille,Baudrillard, Adorno and Habermas .....more»» |
| Arming the Two Koreas - State, Capital and Military Power This brilliantly argued book taps into a great deal of news interest in North Korea at the moment in the wake of recent hostility against Japan. .....more»» | 
| Ottoman Warfare, 1500-1700 A study of the Ottoman military machine and its successes in Europe, North Africa and the Middle East in a period when they were feared by Western European states and were the focus of much military concern. .....more»» |
| Affluence and Poverty in the Middle East Affluence and Poverty in the Middle East explores the causes and consequences of the persistent poverty and extreme inequality that have characterised the region. Using extensive empirical evidence M. Riad El-Ghonemy helps us to understand the impact of co-existing affluence and poverty. .....more»» | 
| Nietzsche and Jewish Culture Friedrich Nietzsche occupies a contradictory position in the history of ideas: he came up with the concept of a master race, yet an eminent Jewish scholar like Martin Buber translated his Also Sprach Zarathustra into Polish and remained in a lifelong intellectual dialogue with Nietzsche. Sigmund Freud admired his intellectual courage and was not at all reluctant to admit that Nietzsche had anticipated many of his basic ideas. .....more»» |
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