Debating civilisations

Debating civilisationsDebating civilisations offers an up to date evaluation of the re emerging field of civilisational analysis, tracing its main currents and comparing it to rival paradigms such as Marxism, globalisation theory and postcolonial sociology.

and policymakers seeking to understand influence and diplomacy in the digital age

this volume offers an important contribution to a historical understanding of filmmaking that rejects America-centric practices

and explores its future

This book offers a novel account of how the Chinese Communist Party has achieved rapid economic growth while preserving political stability

music and performance to discuss process and the making of interdisciplinary work

when explored

which are applied to the analysis of specific cases such as Northern Ireland and contemporary East European politics

Following the success of prominent feature films shot on location

satire and film and television – transform contemporary invocations of nationalism and citizenship in youth cultures

as well as gender historians working on early modern Europe

An illuminating introduction to how the Lander (the sixteen states of Germany) function not only within the country itself but also within the wider context of European political affairs

particularly from a gendered perspective