General Reference Books

New and Published Books

1. The Concise Routledge Encyclopedia of the Documentary Film

   Edited by Ian Aitken

   The Concise Routledge Encyclopedia of the Documentary Film is a fully international reference work on the history of the documentary film from the Lumière brothers' Workers Leaving the Lumière Factory (1885) to Michael Moore's Fahrenheit 911 (2004). Previously published in three volumes, entries...

   Published January 3rd 2013 by Routledge
2. Routledge Handbook of Indian Politics

   Edited by Atul Kohli, Prerna Singh

   India’s growing economic and socio-political importance on the global stage has triggered an increased interest in the country. This Handbook is a reference guide, which surveys the current state of Indian politics and provides a basic understanding of the ways in which the world’s largest...

   Published December 26th 2012 by Routledge
3. Governance in the Middle East and North Africa

   A Handbook

   Edited by Abbas Kadhim

   Series: Routledge International Handbooks

   Governance in the Middle East and North African will be essential reading for scholars, activists and policy makers. This new Handbook presents the first comprehensive framework of the question of governance in the Middle East in its various forms and manifestations: political,...

   Published December 13th 2012 by Routledge
4. The Europa Regional Surveys of the World 2013

   9-Volume Set

   Edited by Europa Publications

   Series: The Europa Regional Surveys of the World

   Featuring expert analysis of, and background to, the most recent political, economic and social developments across the globe, Europa’s Regional Surveys of the World Set 2013 is a timely and authoritative reference source, vast in its scope. The set consists of nine volumes, covering all the world...

   Published December 12th 2012 by Routledge
5. Routledge Handbook of Constitutional Law

   Edited by Mark Tushnet, Thomas Fleiner, Cheryl Saunders

   The Routledge Handbook of Constitutional Law is an advanced level reference work which surveys the current state of constitutional law. Featuring new, specially commissioned papers by a range of leading scholars from around the world, it offers a comprehensive overview of the field as well as...

   Published December 10th 2012 by Routledge
6. The Far East and Australasia 2013

   44th Edition

   Edited by Europa Publications

   Series: The Europa Regional Surveys of the World

   This comprehensive survey, fully revised to reflect current economic and political developments, is an essential resource for the Asia-Pacific region. The 2013 edition includes: coverage of recent elections, including those in Taiwan, Mongolia, South Korea, Timor-Leste and Papua New Guinea expert...

   Published November 22nd 2012 by Routledge
7. Eastern Europe, Russia and Central Asia 2013

   13th Edition

   Edited by Europa Publications

   Series: The Europa Regional Surveys of the World

   Europa's comprehensive survey of Eastern Europe, Russia and Central Asia. New for 2013: a detailed discussion of the return to the Russian presidency of Vladimir Putin, and of political developments in Georgia and Ukraine in advance of their competitive parliamentary elections expanded directory...

   Published November 22nd 2012 by Routledge
8. Suicide

   Edited by Keith Hawton, Rory O'Connor

   Series: Major Themes in Health and Social Welfare

   Suicide is increasingly recognized as a major global issue of public health, with far-reaching social, economic, and emotional consequences. The World Health Organization estimates that around 800,000 people die each year by suicide, with suicide attempts perhaps up to twenty times more frequent...

   Published November 18th 2012 by Routledge
9. Western Europe 2013

   15th Edition

   Edited by Europa Publications

   Series: The Europa Regional Surveys of the World

   The definitive survey of the countries and territories of Western Europe, comprising expert analysis and commentary, up-to-date economic and socio-political data and extensive directory information. New for 2013: analysis of the issues confronting Western Europe contributions from acknowledged...

   Published November 7th 2012 by Routledge
10. CHINA AND THE MIDDLE EAST

    from Silk Road to Arab Spring

    By Muhamad S. Olimat

    This manuscript examines relations between China and the Middle East in historical context. It highlights some of the most important events that characterize the ties between China and the Middle East, and examines their relationship in key areas that include energy, trade, arms sales, culture and...

    Published November 5th 2012 by Routledge