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The Koizumi Administration and Beyond

First published in 1961, this work is a compendium of essays written by esteemed economist Sir Alexander Cairncross, pertaining to the theme of economic development. A wide cross-section of factors a …

Investigating changes in upbringing in the North Caucasus, a region notorious for violent conflict, this book explores the lives of the generation born after the dissolution of the USSR who grew up u …

This book offers the first account of the foundation, organisation and activities of the NATO Information Service (NATIS) during the Cold War. During the Cold War, NATIS was pivotal in bringing natio …

For decades, governments have tried to foster industrial competitiveness and economic growth. Many instruments are known to work, and many lessons have been learned. However, humanity is increasingly …

It wasn»t only combat that killed during the Civil War!Among white Federalist troops alone, there were 1, 213, 685 cases of malaria, 139, 638 cases of typhoid fever, 67, 762 cases of measles, 61, 20 …

Stephen Philip Cohen can rightly be called the doyen of South Asian security analysis, especially traditional security concerns in the region and advocacy on US foreign policy. The contributors to th …

Learn how the seclusion of women can be used as a feminist defense against exploitationand as an empowering force Internationally acclaimed author Ann Chamberlin’s book, A History of Women’s Seclusio …

China’s investment in U.S. higher education has raised considerable debate, but little research has been directed to the manner in which this investment unfolds and takes shape on the ground in local …

This work examines the evolution of the RAF»s operational requirements for its home defence air force — for bombers to mount a deterrent counter offensive and for fighters to provide direct defence …

This book presents a systematic account on Poles’ attitudes toward ethnic, religious, political, and sexual minorities. It investigates Poland’s reputation as an intolerant, anti-Semitic, and homopho …