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Changing State Feminism
by J. Outshoorn J. KantolaMost Western democracies established women's policy agencies to improve the status of women by the 1990s. One of the book's key questions is how have women's policy agencies been able to develop, maintain or enhance their roles in the transformed political context and how have women's movements adapted to change in twelve states.
New Governance in European Social Policy: The Open Method of Coordination (Palgrave Studies in European Union Politics)
by Milena BüchsBüchs analyses the goals and instruments of the Open Method of Coordination, discusses approaches which theorize its functioning, examines its policy content and develops a framework for its evaluation. Through the examination of a case study the author demonstrates how policy actors apply the OMC in employment in Germany and the United Kingdom.
Germany and the Common Foreign and Security Policy of the European Union: Between Europeanization and National Adaptation (New Perspectives in German Political Studies)
by A. MiskimmonThis study assesses the influence of German policy makers on EU policy and the impact of EU membership on foreign policy making at the national level. The book concludes that limitations remain on the Europeanization of German foreign and security policy and Germany's ability to play a leading role in military crisis management.
India, China and Globalization: The Emerging Superpowers and the Future of Economic Development
by P. MahtaneyThe momentum of economic progress in India and China will bring about the next major shift in geopolitics. This book analyzes the economic experience of both countries in the context of development and globalization, and offers insights that could be crucial for development thinking.
Britain and the Origins of the Vietnam War: UK Policy in Indo-China, 1943-50 (Global Conflict and Security since 1945)
by T. SmithBritish foreign policy towards Vietnam illustrates the evolution of Britain's position within world geopolitics, 1943-1950. It reflects the change of the Anglo-US relationship from equality to dependence, and demonstrates Britain's changing association with its colonies and with the other European imperial spheres within Southeast Asia.
Balance of Power in World History
by S. Kaufman R. Little W. WohlforthThe balance of power is one of the most influential ideas in international relations, yet it has never been comprehensively examined in pre-modern or non-European contexts. This book redresses this imbalance. The authors present eight new case studies of balancing and balancing failure in pre-modern and non-European international systems.
The Regulatory State in an Age of Governance: Soft Words and Big Sticks
by R. KingPresents an account of the regulatory state and governance. This book examines both key concepts and theories, and important policy domains, and utilizes comparative, historical and transnational perspectives. It questions whether the regulatory state that has developed over the decades is an authoritarian or a liberalizing mode of governance.
Local Governance in Central and Eastern Europe: Comparing Performance in the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland and Russia (St Antony's Series)
by T. Lankina A. Hudalla H. WollmannThis book examines local government performance in key areas of social services and economic promotion in eight towns in the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland and Russia. It dispels the myth that socio-economic 'givens' or inter-governmental systems are key determinants of local development.
The United States and the Legacy of the Vietnam War (Global Conflict and Security since 1945)
by J. RoperVietnam precipitated a crisis in national self-confidence and a breakdown in political consensus out of which new ideological perspectives emerged. This book offers fresh perspectives on a defining event in 'the American Century', examining its historical and political significance and also its continuing cultural relevance.
Democratic Dilemmas of Multilevel Governance: Legitimacy, Representation and Accountability in the European Union (Transformations of the State)
by J. DeBardeleben A. HurrelmannFocusing on the EU, this volume, with a combination of theoretical perspectives and empirical research, examines the problems multilevel governance causes for democratic legitimacy by placing it in a comparative and theoretical context, and explore how challenges faced by the EU compare with those faced by traditional federal systems worldwide.
Technology and Security: Governing Threats in the New Millennium (New Security Challenges)
by Brian RappertThis book takes forward the existing state of academic understanding where security and technology intersect. It assesses the challenges posed by emerging scientific and technological developments for security while understanding how perceptions of security threats are themselves formed in relation to conceptions of science and technology.
Twenty-First Century Populism: The Spectre of Western European Democracy
by D. Albertazzi D. McDonnellTwenty-First Century Populism analyses the phenomenon of sustained populist growth in Western Europe by looking at the conditions facilitating populism in specific national contexts and then examining populist fortunes in those countries. The chapters are written by country experts and political scientists from across the continent.
Parenting and Inclusive Education: Discovering Difference, Experiencing Difficulty
by Chrissie RogersThis tells of twenty-four couples negotiating the emotional and practical journey of parenting their learning 'disabled' child. The author, a researcher, sociologist and mother of a learning disabled daughter, questions the weak inclusive education discourse and unpacks parents' narratives in relation to denial, disappointment and social exclusion.
The Left Party in Contemporary German Politics (New Perspectives in German Political Studies)
by Dan Hough M. Koß Jonathan OlsenThis is the first book in either English or German to analyse the development of Germany's newest political party, the Left Party. It compares and contrasts the party's development with that of Germany's most well-known outsider party - the Greens. It also analyses the party's performance in office in two eastern German Länder.
Arming Conflict: The Proliferation of Small Arms (Global Issues)
by M. BourneThis book argues that the arming of conflict is complexly structured and highly dynamic. It uncovers and describes the construction and interaction of structures and dynamics at global and regional levels, which shape the arming patterns of both state and non-state actors.
Criminal Records: A Database for the Criminal Justice System and Beyond
by T. ThomasTerry Thomas considers the use of criminal records within the criminal justice system and beyond - especially the growth of their use for pre-employment screening via the Criminal Records Bureau. This book also considers future developments and the impact that transferring criminal records across international borders will have.
Reclaiming Social Policy: Globalization, Social Exclusion and New Poverty Reduction Strategies
by Arjan de HaanThis book re-evaluates the importance of social policies in shaping well-being and combating exclusion, and enhances understanding of how these policies are formed in a globalizing world. It emphasises the context- and path-dependence of patterns and policies of inclusion and exclusion, and provides a framework for supporting social policy making.
Fragile Finance: Debt, Speculation and Crisis in the Age of Global Credit (Palgrave Macmillan Studies in Banking and Financial Institutions)
by A. NesvetailovaFragile Finance examines financial crisis in the era of global credit. Drawing on the work of Hyman Minsky, the book discusses the global financial system over the past decade, suggesting that financial fragility stems from an explosive combination of financial innovation, over-borrowing, and progressive illiquidity of financial structures.
Emotional Governance: Politics, Media and Terror
by B. RichardsThis lucid and original work argues for a new style of political leadership, one which pays deliberate and sophisticated attention to the emotional dynamics of the public. A case study of terrorism, as a highly emotional topic and as a key political issue in many liberal democracies, grounds the book's ideas in today's political landscape.
Observing Government Elites: Up Close and Personal
by P. 'T Hart Paul ''T Hart R. Rhodes M. NoordegraafThis book focuses on the everyday life of ministers and senior public servants in different countries, describing the world through their eyes. It explores how their beliefs, practices and traditions create meaning in politics and public policy making. It provides unique data on life of politicians and practical advice on how to conduct fieldwork.
Radical Democracy and the Internet: Interrogating Theory and Practice
by L. Dahlberg E. SiaperaIn this systematic and mutual interrogation of radical democratic theory and Internet practice, contributors examine a range of democratic theories in relation to online communication and explore how such communication may advance democracy beyond what is conceptualized and practised within present liberal-capitalist political contexts.
Civil Society Participation in European and Global Governance: A Cure for the Democratic Deficit? (Transformations of the State)
by J. Steffek C. Kissling P. NanzIt is often argued that the enhanced consultation of civil society contributes to the democratization of European and global governance. This collection investigates whether this theoretical argument is supported by empirical evidence. Ten original essays analyze current patterns of civil society consultation in 32 intergovernmental organizations.
Protecting Human Security in a Post 9/11 World: Critical and Global Insights
by Giorgio Shani Makoto SatoWritten by leading authorities from Asia, Africa, Europe, and North and South America, this groundbreaking volume offers the first truly global and critical perspective on human security in the post 9/11 world. The collection offers unique interpretations on mainstream discourses on human security.
Gendering the International Asylum and Refugee Debate
by J. FreedmanThis study provides a comprehensive account of the situation of women refugees globally and explains how they differ from men. It looks at causes of refugee flows, international laws and conventions and their application, the policies and legislation of Western governments, and lived experiences of the refugees themselves.
The Palgrave Review of British Politics 2006 (Palgrave Review of British Politics)
by M. Rush P. GiddingsThe Palgrave Review of British Politics 2006 provides up-to-date coverage of developments in British government and politics written by a team of leading experts. This is an indispensable reference book covering the entire political year focussing on the key topics. It also includes a statistical appendix.