Politische Soziologie

Argues that states substitute unwanted policy changes dictated by globalization with politically feasible ones, leading to policy convergence. Convergence as Adaptivity explores under what conditions …

Discover the Threats Lurking Behind Global Initiatives Have you ever wondered what the future holds for your personal freedom? Dive deep into ‚The 2030 Agenda and the Death of Freedom‘, a compelling …

Slavery is one of humanity’s most ancient and persistent inequities. It predates the rise of civilization, played a key role in the growth of Western and Islamic cultures and was an integral part of …

The ascent of globalisation tells the sweeping historical drama of the development of globalisation, from the Second World War to the present day. The story is told through the richly detailed accoun …

Hong Kong is in turmoil, with a new generation of young and politically active citizens shaking the regime. From the Umbrella Movement in 2014 to the defeat of the Extradition Bill and beyond, the pr …

This report introduces the Global Integration Index, which assesses the progress of globalization across traditional areas, such as trade, investment and institutional arrangements, and includes new …

Allegations of Russian conspiracies meddling in the affairs of Western countries have been a persistent feature of Western politics since the Cold War – allegations of Russian interference in the US …

This book argues that, as industrial capitalism enters a period of prolonged crisis, a new paradigm of ‚industrious modernity‘ is emerging. Based on small-scale, commons-based and market-oriented ent …

Modernization is a complex phenomenon in the world, and is termed as a development goal in some countries and regions. This book, the first of its kind, discusses how a country can become modernized. …

Civilization is about to enter a new chapter in its history, yet most of us are so bogged down in our work, personal lives, and daily activities—surviving—that we forget about or don’t see the big pi …