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| Fifty Key Contemporary Thinkers - From Structuralism to Postmodernity John Lechte surveys the major thinkers of the post-war era and illuminates the complex thought of each with remarkable clarity. The list of thinkers includes Chomsky, Foucault, Irigaray, Derrida, Bataille,Baudrillard, Adorno and Habermas .....more»» | 
| Charles I The reign of Charles I saw failures in war, the crisis of the 1640s, and ended with his execution. This book considers his personality, and the effects of his decisions as a ruler. It provides an authoritative introduction to the topic. .....more»» |
| Living Through Pop Living Through Pop explores pop's history and the ways in which it has been produced by musicians, broadcasters, critics and fans. .....more»» | 
| Affluence and Poverty in the Middle East Affluence and Poverty in the Middle East explores the causes and consequences of the persistent poverty and extreme inequality that have characterised the region. Using extensive empirical evidence M. Riad El-Ghonemy helps us to understand the impact of co-existing affluence and poverty. .....more»» |
| A-Z of Modern America An A-Z of Modern America is a comprehensive cultural dictionary which defines contemporary America through its history and civilization. It includes entries on key people, customs, education and legal, religious and governmental practices. .....more»» | 
| Linguistics and the Third Reich - Mother-tongue Fascism, Race and the Science of Language This book is an insightful account of the academic politics of the Nazi era. Hutton situates Nazi linguistics within the politics of Hitler's state and the history of modern linguistics. .....more»» |
| The Internet - A Philosophical Inquiry The Internet: A Philosophical Inquiry offers the first concise and accessible exploration of the issues which arise as we enter further into the world of Cyberspace. .....more»» | 
| Nineteenth-Century Short Stories by Women - A Routledge Anthology Brings together 28 lively and readable stories, many of which are re-published here for the first time since their original appearance. Includes fiction by Maria Edgeworth, Mary Shelley, Elizabeth Gaskell and Margaret Oliphant. .....more»» |
| Construction Materials The third edition of Construction Materials continues to provide a comprehensive coverage of the main construction materials for undergraduate students of civil engineering and construction related courses. .....more»» | 
| Nietzsche and Jewish Culture Friedrich Nietzsche occupies a contradictory position in the history of ideas: he came up with the concept of a master race, yet an eminent Jewish scholar like Martin Buber translated his Also Sprach Zarathustra into Polish and remained in a lifelong intellectual dialogue with Nietzsche. Sigmund Freud admired his intellectual courage and was not at all reluctant to admit that Nietzsche had anticipated many of his basic ideas. .....more»» |
| Military Intervention in the 1990s By considering the operational factors involved in all types of intervention, and by examining some of the historical precedents for these operations, Richard Connaughton provides a timely interpretation of international affairs. .....more»» | 
| Humanism A clear account of the major issues and debates, from classical to modern literature and drama. Key names discussed in this wide-ranging survey include Nietzsche, Heidegger, Foucault, Pico, Erasmus, Marx and Milton. .....more»» |
| Routledge Philosophy Guidebook to Hegel on History Introduces and assesses Hegel's major work, Lectures on the Philosophy of History. Ideal for anyone approaching Hegel for the first time. .....more»» | 
| The Black Culture Industry Cashmore's controversial study argues that black culture has been converted into a commodity, usually in the interests of white owned corporations; that blacks have been permitted success within the entertainment industry only on the condition that they conform to certain stereotypes; and that black entrepreneurs, when they rise to the top of the corporate entertainment ladder, have tended to act precisely as whites have in similar circumstances. .....more»» |
| New Labour in Power - Precedents and Prospects Combines historical, political and practical approaches to the questions raised by the election victory. Includes much-needed analysis of the current state of the party and invaluable insight into the context of longer-term trends. .....more»» | 
| Ideologies of Globalization - Contending Visions of a New World Order Timely, informative and controversial, this book is essential reading for all those seeking to understand American politics and current developments within the global political economy. .....more»» |
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