Bringing together the work of leading academics in media and cultural studies, this book questions the ways in which emerging forms of political style relate not only to new conventions of celebrity and publicity but to ideas about representation, citizenship and the democratic process.

This book critically analyses the complex relationship between media and politics, beginning with a discussion of what is meant by the mediating of politics.

Taking the long view of the big technology trends that will shape our lives and the future of the planet in the decades ahead.

Contains a new introduction of D.C.Watt, Professor of International History at the University of London, which analyses Hitler's background, gives the origins and history for the book, and ends with a critical assessment both of Hitler's incoherent ideas and his ruthless understanding of political power.

A powerfully proposed alternative to the system that led us into history's latest economic debacle

This volume presents chapters written by the author about the myths behind the peace process, the second Palestinian Intifada, and the Bush administration's response to the September 11 attacks on the United States, including its drive toward another war with Iraq.

Originally published in 1861, Mill's great work systematically details and defends the doctrine of utilitarianism. Arguing first that a "morally good" action is one that increases the general sum of happiness in the world, Mill then says that general principles of justice should be based on this idea.

The explosive debut from political commentator Ash Sarkar, Minority Rule breaks down how the power of ordinary people is under attack by an elite minority - and how we can redirect our energy to the real problem at hand.

Provides an introduction to major theories of democracy. This edition takes into account significant transformations in world politics. It is useful for those interested in politics, political theory, and political philosophy.

* Third edition of this hugely successful textbook which has proven immensely popular among students and specialists worldwide. * Provides a comprehensive and accessible introduction to central accounts of democracy from classical Greece to the present and a critical discussion of what democracy should mean today.

Focuses on modern constitutionalism with selections from Hume, Montesquieu, the Federalist, and Constant. This title features the author's translation of Constant's 1819 essay "On Ancient and Modern Liberty". It also includes selections from Machiavelli's "Discourses on Livy" and a Hegel selection.

Why Chievo Verona, Unterhaching, and Scunthorpe United Will Never Win the Champions League, Why Manchester City, Roma, and Paris St. Germain Can,and Why Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, and Manchester United Cannot Be Stopped

Both campaigns about Brexit are treating people like simpletons. In this manifesto, the author argues that the frustrations people feel with government, politics, their economic circumstances and their daily lives are caused by deep structural problems with the systems that dominate our modern world.

Looks closely at the role of multiculturalism within terrorism and societal discontent. This title not only explores the relationship between multiculturalism and terrorism, but it analyzes the history of the idea of multiculturalism alongside its political roots and social consequences.

By combining comparative politics, conflict analysis and international relations theory Soeren Keil offers a unique analysis of federalism in post-Dayton Bosnia and Herzegovina.

In pursuit of the liberating powers of the crowd

Powerful critique of UK and US surveillance and repression of Muslims and prosecution of homegrown terrorism