History & Theory 5

The story of citizenship as a tale not of liberation, dignity, and nationhood but of complacency, hypocrisy, and domination. The glorification of citizenship is a given in today's world, part of a c……続きを見る

This open access book deals with contestations “from below” of legal policies and implementation practices in asylum and deportation. Consequently, it covers three types of mobilization: solidarity ……続きを見る

This open access book aims to show which factors have been decisive in the rise of successful countries. Never before have so many people been so well off. However, prosperity is not a law of nature……続きを見る

China’s rise and stepped-up involvement in Southeast Asia have prompted a blend of anticipation and unease among its smaller neighbors. The stunning growth of China has yanked up the region’s econom……続きを見る

This open access book uses smart grids to explore and better understand energy innovation, from a social science perspective. Understanding Energy Innovation has four core themesーnetworks, nodes, n……続きを見る

This book is open access under a CC BY 4.0 license. This Open Access book investigates European citizenship after Brexit, in light of the functionalist theory of citizenship. No matter its shape, Br……続きを見る

This book addresses the practice of social innovation, which is currently very much in the public eye. New ideas and approaches are needed to tackle the severe and wicked problems with which contemp……続きを見る

As an organization operating under extreme conditions, the military is often confronted with destructive behavior from individuals, organizations, and societies. Written by experts from a variety of……続きを見る

Every great nation eventually faces the war it fears most, and seeks to avoid. That's as true today as any other time in history. We stand on the abyss of another world war. Download the free book, ……続きを見る

In 'Karl Marx en zijne voorgangers' biedt Jos. Loopuit een diepgravende analyse van de ideologische fundamenten van het marxisme door terug te blikken op de intellectuele tradities die Marx hebben b……続きを見る

This open access Regional Reader examines the dynamics and impacts of international migration within and from West Africa. The book presents key theoretical perspectives and empirical findings on hi……続きを見る

In "The Reality of War: A Companion to Clausewitz," Stewart Lygon Murray offers a comprehensive examination of Carl von Clausewitz's seminal work, On War, contextualizing its principles within conte……続きを見る

In "The Political Institutions of the Ancient Greeks," Basil Edward Hammond meticulously explores the intricate frameworks that underpinned ancient Greek governance. Employing a scholarly yet access……続きを見る

In "The Contest in America," John Stuart Mill offers a profound analysis of the American Civil War, framing it as a pivotal struggle not just for the nation but for the moral future of liberty and d……続きを見る

What is recognition and why is it so important? This book develops a synoptic conception of the significance of recognition in its many forms for human persons by means of a rational reconstruction ……続きを見る

This volume provides a methodological toolbox for conducting policy research. Recognizing that policy research spans various academic disciplines, each of which takes a different view on causality, ……続きを見る

This ebook shows the main events that led up to, fueled and still fueling the bloody civil war in Syria through overlooked and forgotten articles published by the mainstream media and respected orga……続きを見る

'One has often wondered whether upon the whole earth there is anything so unintelligent, so unapt to perceive how the world is really going, as an ordinary young Englishman of our upper class' Poet,……続きを見る

Dans "La religion et la politique de la société moderne", Frédéric Herrenschneider explore les interactions complexes entre la religion et la politique au sein des sociétés contemporaines. L'ouvrage……続きを見る

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This volume offers an incisive overview of central issues and controversies in political thought and analysis. It includes major discussions of the idea of the modern state, contemporary theories of……続きを見る

In "Islam as an Ethical and Political Ideal," Muhammad Iqbal presents a profound exploration of Islamic philosophy, intertwining ethical principles with political theory. Iqbal's eloquent prose meld……続きを見る

In "The Civil War in France," Karl Marx presents a compelling analysis of the Paris Commune of 1871, articulating the revolutionary fervor that erupted in response to the Franco-Prussian War. Employ……続きを見る

In "Government," Arthur Schopenhauer presents a critical examination of the state and its role in human society, reflecting his philosophical pessimism and realism. The work articulates the inherent……続きを見る

In "On Conciliation with America," Edmund Burke masterfully navigates the tumultuous waters of British-American relations during the prelude to the American Revolution. Employing a blend of eloquent……続きを見る

Shortlisted for the Deutscher Memorial Prize 2023 Capital is currently cannibalizing every sphere of life-guzzling wealth from nature and racialized populations, sucking up our ability to care for e……続きを見る

In "Machiavelli," John Morley offers a captivating exploration of the controversial figure Niccolò Machiavelli, intertwining biographical details with an insightful analysis of his political philoso……続きを見る

This open access bookexamines Malaysian politics using a linguistic perspective. It explores how language serves to (de)legitimise governance, and its subsequent policies and activities in Malaysia.……続きを見る

In "Reflections on the Revolution in France," Edmund Burke offers a profound examination of the tumultuous political transformations occurring during the late 18th century, particularly the French R……続きを見る

In "To the Citizens on Gnaeus Pompeius's Command," Marcus Tullius Cicero offers a compelling examination of Roman politics during a time of great turmoil. Written in 66 BC, the work merges Cicero's ……続きを見る