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False profits of ethical capital is a thought-provoking approach to understanding stakeholder capitalism. Rather than focusing on the inadequacies of corporate responsibility, sustainable investment and consumer politics, this book grapples with the...

This book sets out to answer what it means to hold a formal title as one of the eight ‘Arctic states’; is there such a thing as an Arctic state identity, and if so, what does this mean for state personnel? It charts the thoughtful reflections and stories...

Developing the concept of 'disobedient knowledge', this book provides new perspectives on activism and everyday struggles against racism and bordering. Drawing on empirical material from distinct contexts in Northern, Western and Southern Europe, the...

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The construction, control and preservation of the Official Record is inherently contested. Those seeking greater openness and (democratic) accountability argue 'sunlight is [...] the best of disinfectants’, while others seek stricter information control...

This book examines the Thatcher government’s attempt to revolutionise Britain’s pensions system in the 1980s and create a nation of risk-taking savers with an individual stake in capitalism. Drawing upon recently-released archival records, it shows how...

In this eye-opening ethnography, we learn about the experiences of Muslim migrant husbands from Pakistan and Kashmir, who marry their British counterparts in the hope of marital and global social mobility bliss. For many, the parallel and intertwined...

'Lively, ingenious and original' – Sir Lawrence Freedman'Eye-opening . . . a powerful argument' – Mail on SundayDiscover the new science behind warfare, from Dr Nicholas Wright, leading neuroscientist and adviser to the Pentagon.Why did France lose to...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781540270221Author Anne TrubekFormat PaperbackPage Count 176Imprint Belt PublishingPublisher Belt PublishingWeight(grams) 141gDimensions(mm) 178mm * 127mm *...

THE EXPLOSIVE INSIDE STORY OF THE MOST DARING ACT OF SABOTAGE IN MODERN HISTORY'Like London Falling... an absolute thriller' ALASTAIR CAMPBELL (The Rest is Politics)'Incredible' RORY STEWART'Totally fascinating... As compelling as a spy thriller' SIMON...

The 2024 election of Donald Trump was the culmination of the strategic efforts of Christian women over six decades. Sociologist Katie Gaddini was with them as they organised, rallied and celebrated. As a former evangelical, Gaddini speaks the language of...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781478038757Author Lauren GuilmetteFormat PaperbackPage Count 328Imprint Duke University PressPublisher Duke University PressWeight(grams) 445g

Placing pressure on what it means to "do" feminist philosophy, Feminist Making, Doing, and Sensing offers an innovative and critical rethinking of feminist philosophical practice and feminist philosophy as a disciplinary field of thought. The collection...

Resurgency examines how Iraqi farmers outlast the long shadow of US military intervention as they return to repair their war-damaged homeland. Based on detailed ethnographic research, Kali Rubaii expands the temporal and descriptive definitions of war,...

Enhanced Cooperation Revisited offers a detailed and thought-provoking examination of one of the EU’s most discussed yet rarely applied tools for differentiated integration. Situated between supranational ambition and national sovereignty, enhanced...

This book provides a structured introduction to automata theory, bridging theoretical foundations with practical applications. Designed for students, researchers, and professionals, this book explores fundamental concepts like deterministic and...

Ground is naturally variable and geotechnical design is based on limited information, so practice is based on uncertainties. Data on parameters, such as geotechnical properties, and solution models are poor, which result in errors in construction...

This accessible book is invaluable to anyone coming to social and political philosophy for the first time. It provides a broad survey of key social and political questions in modern society, as well as clear discussions of the philosophical issues...

Thoroughly revised and expanded, the Fourth Edition of Chemical Engineering Fluid Mechanics continues to provide a balanced treatment of the basics and applications the practicing chemical engineer needs to know. With the emphasis on problem solving, the...

Three questions have usually been asked about the French Revolution: why did it happen? why was it so violent? and what was its legacy? These questions seem to beg other, more conceptually ambitious queries about causation, violence or legacies. This...

Inflationary Cosmology is an advanced graduate-level textbook, covering in detail the physics of inflation in the early universe, with a special focus on the physics of the curvature perturbation - the primordial seed for the formation of structure in...

This open access book constitutes the proceedings of the Second International Conference on Data Science and Exploration in Artificial Intelligence, CODE-AI 2025, which took place in Dubai, UAE, during April 7-8, 2025. The 67 full papers included in...

This book explores the exciting intersection of machine learning and differential equations (DEs), presenting modern techniques to solve one of the most fundamental mathematical challenges. DEs govern the laws of nature, appearing in contexts as diverse...

This compilation explores in depth the lives and achievements of fifteen remarkable women chemists and biochemists whose stories deserve to be widely known. Although women's contributions to science are increasingly being recognized, many still remain in...

This book explores the exciting intersection of machine learning and differential equations (DEs), presenting modern techniques to solve one of the most fundamental mathematical challenges. DEs govern the laws of nature, appearing in contexts as diverse...

This compilation explores in depth the lives and achievements of fifteen remarkable women chemists and biochemists whose stories deserve to be widely known. Although women's contributions to science are increasingly being recognized, many still remain in...

African, American and European Trajectories of Modernity asks why, from some moment onwards, ‘Europe’ and ‘the rest of the world’ entered into a particular relationship. This relationship was not merely one of domination but one that was conceived as a...

Elgar Research Agendas outline the future of research in a given area. Leading scholars are given the space to explore their subject in provocative ways, and map out the potential directions of travel. They are relevant but also visionary.This Research...

Unlock the secrets of digital painting with this comprehensive guide designed for artists at every level. Whether you're a beginner struggling to bring your visions to life or an experienced artist looking to refine your skills, this book offers...

This second edition of Infections Affecting Pregnancy and Childbirth provides midwives and those caring for pregnant women, with highly practical, readily accessible information on a wide range of infections. It outlines the vital role of the midwife in...

Cities across the world are facing a convergence of environmental risks, from flooding and extreme heat events to air pollution and water scarcity. These threats are increasingly uneven in their impacts and deeply shaped by local geography. This book...

Why do some electoral commissions earn public trust while others collapse under pressure? Why Elections Need Parties offers a sharp and timely exploration of how democracies succeed or stumble at the ballot box. Drawing on more than a decade of...

Why do some electoral commissions earn public trust while others collapse under pressure? Why Elections Need Parties offers a sharp and timely exploration of how democracies succeed or stumble at the ballot box. Drawing on more than a decade of...

For students, practitioners, and researchers, a comprehensive guide to conservation biology’s foundational literature. This book summarizes over a century of multidisciplinary scientific literature that contributed to the development of conservation...

From intellectual history to the dazzling, chaotic, and jargon-laden world of digital culture, this book explores how ideas of 'the West' and articulations of China/West difference are produced and mobilized in Chinese political discourse. It foregrounds...

Plato and Aristotle both think that for humans to live full and flourishing lives, we must live together in political communities. They are therefore interested in their various ways in which the people in any given political community relate to one...

Oxford Studies in Normative Ethics is an annual forum for new work in normative ethical theory. Leading philosophers present original contributions to our understanding of a wide range of moral issues and positions, from analysis of competing approaches...

Germany's grand strategy - historically associated with two world wars and several genocides - is one of the most impactful but difficult phenomena in the history of international relations. Given its geographical, military, and economic limitations, why...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781413333367Author Nils RosenquestFormat PaperbackPage Count 320Imprint NOLOPublisher NOLOWeight(grams) 699gDimensions(mm) 272mm * 211mm * 23mm

How do African leaders cooperate through regional intergovernmental organizations (RIOs) to manage political and security threats? Do the particular interests of heads of state really matter for explaining how these organizations address crises and...