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US Presidents and Democracy Promotion
Series: Routledge Studies in US Foreign Policy
The promotion of democracy by the United States became highly controversial during the presidency of George W. Bush. The wars in Iraq and Afghanistan were widely perceived as failed attempts at enforced democratization, sufficient that Barack Obama has felt compelled to downplay the rhetoric of...
To Be Published October 31st 2012 by Routledge
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Hitler
Series: Routledge Historical Biographies
Adolf Hitler is the most notorious political figure of the twentieth century. The story of his life, how he became a dictator, and how he managed to convince so many to follow his cause is a subject of perennial fascination. Balancing narrative and analysis, this biography employs a chronological...
To Be Published September 23rd 2012 by Routledge
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Science and Technology Studies
Series: Critical Concepts in the Social Sciences
Science and Technology Studies has attained a strong international profile in recent decades. Science Studies incorporates work in the History and Philosophy of Science, but emphasizes the social, cultural, and political implications of developments in the natural sciences, mathematics, engineering...
Published December 14th 2011 by Routledge
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Mao
Series: Routledge Historical Biographies
Michael Lynch presents an engaging and thorough account of Mao's life and politics, making use of a wealth of primary and secondary sources. He locates Maoism in the broader context of twentieth century Chinese history, discussing the development of the Chinese Communist Party, the creation of the...
Published June 2nd 2004 by Routledge