In this work, Jeff Pratt argues for the need to set up a new analytical framework that examines all political movements from a rounded perspective that takes in both the class dimensions of identity politics and ethnographic analyses of economic and social processes.

This unique dictionary of global environmental governance (GEG), written and compiled by two veterans of the international stage, provides a compilation of over 5000 terms, organizations, and acronyms drawn from hundreds of official sources. An introductory essay frames the major issues in global environmental governance and outlines the pitfalls of talking past one another when discussing the …

Two classic topics in social anthropology are combined in this work--the study of witchcraft and sorcery and the study of rumors and gossip. After revealing the importance of rumor and gossip as catalysts for accusations of witchcraft and sorcery, it demonstrates their role in the genesis of social and political violence, as seen in peasant rebellions, as well as witch-hunts. The study draws up…

Looks at campaign and election reform and legal issues on campaign fund raising, including the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1974 and the Bipartisan Compaign Reform Act of 2002, with a chronology and profiles of key figures. This book lives up to its series title. Beginning with the Declaration of Independence and ending with the 2002 Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act, coverage includes the Ele…

This volume examines television families in the context of family theory and research, and situates TV family analysis in a conceptual framework reflecting the experience of family life. For students and scholars in media studies, family communication and family studies.

This is the first book to cover not only the economics of the fine arts and performing arts, but also public policy toward the arts at federal, state, and local levels in the United States. The second edition offers greater coverage of the international arts sector. The work will interest academic readers as a supplementary text on the sociology of the arts, as well as general readers seeking a…

Now anyone in business can become a star performer with this practical and entertaining guide to the tools and techniques of the performing arts that can dramatically improve workplace performance. Using the tools of the theatrical trade, scripts and stage direction, as well as the experiences of business leaders and members of the acting profession, Maynard and Leigh show how you can dramatica…

Shows the damage that is caused to economic welfare by high taxation. This book describes how unequal the distribution of public spending is across the regions of the United Kingdom. It examines future developments in public spending together with a programme for reducing the size of government to a manageable level.

Today's investment markets can be daunting for anyone, but especially for those in the early stages of financial careers. The Fundamentals of the Securities Industry removes the guesswork, providing a broad-ranging introduction to how the securities industry works and how its components interact. Concepts presented in the book build upon each other, helping readers gain a fuller understanding o…

The requirement to maximise value for shareholders is at the core of any corporate investment or financing decision. The intrinsic value of proposed investments should be assessed before deciding how much capital to allocate: the benefits and risks associated with each available source of finance should be considered when capital is being raised: and capital, and any associated financial risks,…