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The Contemporary Middle East

2013-02-01T11:58:06Q

The Routledge Contemporary Middle East Series provides the first systematic attempt at studying the key actors of the dynamic, complex and strategically important MENA region. Each case study provides an easily-digestible analysis of the origins of the state, its contemporary politics, economics and international relations. All books in the series are available as free inspection copies!

In a time of great political change and unrest, these highly topical texts offer succinct accounts of the contemporary political environment in the Middle East.

Featured Author: Gene Cooper

2013-01-30T09:47:34Q

Gene Cooper’s new book is a multi-sited ethnographic study of market and temple fairs in the region of Jinhua, a city on the east coast of China and the home of Hengdian, “China’s Hollywood.” The Market and Temple Fairs of Rural China: Red Fire weaves together historical and ethnographic methodologies in a spirited account of the genealogies and contemporary practices of a variety of forms of performance at these local gatherings.

Here you can listen to Gene being interviewed by East Asian Studies.

New titles on Turkish Cinema

2013-01-25T10:03:08Q

Discourse (both popular and academic) surrounding Turkey has leaned toward the reductionist and the de-contextualized, framing Turkish media, culture and politics in polarized terms such as East vs. West, Modern vs. Traditional or Muslim vs. Christian.

Since 2000, there has been a considerable effort in Turkish cinema to come to terms with the military’s intervention in politics and subsequent national trauma. It has resulted in an outpouring of cinematic texts. Texts such as Women and Turkish Cinema, The Routledge Dictionary of Turkish Cinema and Understanding Media and Culture in Turkey will be invaluable resources for students and scholars of Film Studies, Gender Studies and Middle East Studies, amongst others.

Review of Routledge Handbook of Surveillance Studies

2013-01-25T09:26:09Q

The Routledge Handbook of Surveillance Studies, recently reviewed in Surveillance and Society, is the definitive work in this area. "This ground-breaking book contains over forty essays by some of the leading commentators on the burgeoning academic field of Surveillance Studies, covering most if not all of the critical challenges of surveillance and population control. The formidable profile, diversity, breadth and scope of the Routledge collection, make it quite simply, definitive." For the full review, click here.

SPOTLIGHT ON: Jewish Studies Series

2013-01-23T13:26:43Q

The Routledge Jewish Studies Series covers the disciplines of history, sociology, anthropology, culture, politics, philosophy, theology, religion, as they relate to Jewish affairs. The series is interested in receiving appropriate scripts or proposals.

India-Pakistan: The Establishment Strikes Back

2013-01-21T10:17:31Q

Author of Explaining Pakistan’s Foreign Policy: Escaping India talks about the escalation of tensions over the latest incident on the Line of Control and the future of India-Pakistan relations.

VIDEO: Getting at the Heart of China’s Public Health Crisis

2013-01-16T12:56:48Q

In this video by the author of Governing Health in Contemporary China, the author talks about the political and policy dynamics of health governance in post-Mao China.

Spotlight on: Asian Cinema

2013-01-15T13:28:16Q

Asian films are now widely distributed and popular with western audiences. In response to this increasingly global audience, Routledge has recently published several new books that address the history, censorship problems and cultural variations of Asian cinema.

Featured Author: Dafydd Fell

2013-01-11T13:26:48Q

With the paperback release of Party Politics in Taiwan, we would like to bring your attention to our featured author Dafydd Fell.

Need a Supplemental Text to Use With American Government?

2012-12-11T16:25:37Q

American Government has been bundled with several texts to suit your individual course needs. Click for more information.

Routledge Major Works WINTER BACKLIST OFFER!

2012-12-11T09:18:00Q

Routledge Major Works are pleased to announce a great Winter Warmer 20% discount offer on some of our backlist titles. For the next 3 months you will be able to purchase a number of multivolume collections spanning both the Humanities and Social Sciences at a reduced rate.

The Global Horseracing Industry reviewed in Thoroughbred News, Australia

2012-12-03T10:50:17Q

The Global Horseracing Industry, written by three eminent researchers in the field, has been attracting a lot of attention among the Australian racing fraternity. The latest review can be read in full here. For 20% off the recommended retail price, use the following discount code : GHRI12

Review of Fundamentals of Sustainable Development

2012-11-29T11:05:08Q

Professor Nick Gray of Trinity College has reviewed Fundamentals of Sustainable Development, by Niko Roorda and posted it on his blog.

He concludes: 'This is a colourful and intriguing textbook which I highly recommend. It is the sort of book you wish you had written yourself, but Niko Roorda has done just that and in the process added a remarkable edition to the sustainability library.'

For the full review, click here!

New 2nd edition of Criminology by Tim Newburn!

2012-11-29T10:53:30Q

We'll be publishing a new, completely revised and updated edition of 'the bible of criminology' this January!

With new case studies, a full new chapter on Green Criminology, and a brand-new companion website, this is the essential introductory textbook to the field of criminology!

Globalization From Below - The World’s Other Economy

2012-11-23T11:29:32Q

Globalization From Below is a must read for students of globalization, economic anthropology and developing-world economics.