Explores the political, social and economic forces that are shaping what America and the world will become in ensuing decades. From demographics to democracy, this title explores what the author calls the 'Drivers of Global Change', framing the international conversation about the future in provocative ways.
Provides a comprehensive introduction to the European Union, its identity, problems and prospects. Focusing on the key issues of integration and enlargement, the text examines the major economic, social, environmental and political aspects of the EU.
The supply and demand of energy, its security and environmental sustainability are increasingly central issues in the contemporary world. This broad-ranging new text provides an international and interdisciplinary introduction to today's political, economic, security, policy and technological challenges set in a clear historical context.
Presents students and scholars with an overview of the way in which the world is governed. This book draws together seventeen significant works by leading specialists in the field, to explore the role of global institutions from the United Nations and NATO, to the International Monetary Fund, World Bank and the World Trade Organisation.
Offering an accessible introduction to both the historical roots and the contemporary dynamics of today's world economy, the extensively revised sixth edition of this bestselling textbook continues to lead the way in equipping students with the knowledge required to make sense of the fast-paced discipline of Global Political Economy.
Global Terrorism, 4th edition continues to provide students with the most comprehensive introduction to terrorism as a global phenomenon. It introduces students to history, politics, ideologies, and strategies of both contemporary and earlier terrorist groups.
'Essential reading for those intersted in international political economies, because of its contribution to the debate over the dynamics of globalisation.' Choice
A groundbreaking study of one of the most crucial yet least understood issues of the twenty-first century: the governance of the Internet and its content