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Fall 2013

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Fall 2013 Titles


Can We All Get Along?, Sixth Edition, by Paula D. McClain and Joseph Stewart Jr. Campaigns and Elections American Style, Fourth Edition, edited by James A. Thurber and Candice J. Nelson American Constitutional Law, Ninth Edition, by Ralph A. Rossum and G. Alan Tarr The European Union, Fifth Edition, by John McCormick and Jonathan Olsen The United Nations and Changing World Politics, Seventh Edition, by Thomas G. Weiss, David P. Forsythe, Roger A. Coate, and Kelly-Kate Pease Global Environmental Politics, Sixth Edition, by Pamela S. Chasek, David L. Downie, and Janet Welsh Brown Middle East Patterns, Sixth Edition, by Colbert C. Held and John Thomas Cummings Religion and Politics in the Middle East, Second Edition, by Robert D. Lee The Government and Politics of the Middle East and North Africa, Seventh Edition, edited by Mark Gasiorowski African Voices of the Global Past edited by Trevor R. Getz Mistaking Africa, Third Edition, by Curtis Keim Pacific Century, Fourth Edition, by Mark Borthwick Government and Politics in South Asia, Seventh Edition, by Robert C. Oberst, Yogendra K. Malik, Charles H. Kennedy, Ashok Kapur, Mahendra Lawoti, Syedur Rahman, and Ahrar Ahmad Voices of Early Modern Japan by Constantine N. Vaporis Rebecca Dickinson by Marla Miller Privilege, Third Edition, edited by Michael S. Kimmel and Abby L. Ferber Kinship and Gender, Fifth Edition, by Linda Stone The Nature and Value of Happiness by Christine Vitrano Feminist Thought, Fourth Edition, by Rosemarie Tong Computer, Third Edition, by Martin Campbell-Kelly, William Aspray, Nathan Ensmenger, and Jeffrey Yost Social Theory, Fifth Edition, edited by Charles Lemert

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Fall 2013 Westview Press

Political Science

Sixth Edition

Can We All Get Along?


Racial and Ethnic Minorities in American Politics
Paula D. McClain and Joseph Stewart Jr.

Fall 2013 Release: 7/23/2013 $39.00, $45.00 (Can.) pb ISBN 978-0-8133-4715-8 336 pages, 6 x 9 15 Photos & Maps Rights: World Perseus Distribution ISBN 978-0-8133-4716-5 (eBook)

A bestselling book combining traditional elements of political science analysis with a thorough survey of the political status of Blacks, Latinos, Asian Americans, and American Indians Fully updated to include new coverage of President Obamas first term and the 2012 election, including discussions of judicial appointments, the Affordable Care Act, and other policy changes; increased coverage of native Hawaiians; and all new chapter openers. Unique combination of field survey and new research: By covering the entire field of minorities in American politics and including the newest research on the topic, the authors have created an accessible and respected tool for students and general readers. Extensive Comparative Coverage: This is the only book that examines all four major racial minority groups in the US in a comparative fashion. Description In a nation built by immigrants and bedeviled by the history and legacy of slavery and discrimination, issues of liberty, equality, and community continue to challenge Americans. In the sixth edition of this widely acclaimed text, Paula D. McClain and Joseph Stewart Jr. combine traditional elements of political science analysishistory, Constitutional theory, institutions, political behavior, and policy actors with a fully updated survey of the political status of four major groups: African Americans, Latinos, Asian Americans, and American Indians. The authors show similarities and differences in these groups political action and experience, and point the way toward coalition, competition, and consensus building in the face of ongoing conflict. Two dilemmas shape the book: How do we as a nation reconcile a commitment to equality with persistent inequality and discrimination? And what can we do about itfrom the perspective of ethnic and racial minorities as well as within the dominant culture? The sixth edition is thoroughly updated following the 2012 presidential election and provides new coverage of President Obamas first term including discussions of judicial appointments, the Affordable Care Act, and other policy changes. With increased coverage of native Hawaiians and all new chapter openers, Can We All Get Along? continues to provide the most extensive comparative coverage of minority politics in the United States. Biographies Paula D. McClain is a professor of political science and public policy and Dean of the Graduate School and Vice Provost for Graduate Education at Duke University. Joseph Stewart Jr. is professor of political science at Clemson University. His work has appeared in a variety of political science, education, public policy, and interdisciplinary journals.

Table of Contents
1. Americas Dilemmas 2. Resources and Status of Americas Racial Minorities 3. Americas Racial Minorities in the Contemporary Political System 4. Americas Racial Minorities in the Policymaking Process 5. Coalition or Competition? 6. Will We All Get Along?

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Fall 2013 Westview Press

Political Science

Fall 2013 Release: 07/16/2013 $39.00, $45.00 (Can.) pb ISBN 978-0-8133-4835-3 352 pages, 6 x 9 15 Tables & Figures Rights: World Perseus Distribution ISBN 978-0-8133-4836-0 (eBook)

Fourth Edition

Campaigns and Elections American Style


Edited by James A. Thurber and Candice J. Nelson

Leading political scientists and experienced campaign professionals come together to consider the nuts-and-bolts of American campaigns and elections in conjunction with academic theories and research Diverse List of Authors: With academics, practitioners, and consultants from across the political spectrum, this volume offers readers a comprehensive view of campaigns and elections. Completely Updated and Revised: The editors have pulled together a compelling list of revised essays focusing on the increased roles of the Internet and social networking, and new essays exploring ramifications of redistricting, new campaign laws, and microtargeting. New chapter on GOP strategies: This newest edition includes a brand-new chapter that explores the unique campaign issues of GOP tactics in the primary and general elections. Description With new and revised essays throughout, Campaigns and Elections American Style provides a real education in practical campaign politics. In the fourth edition, academics and campaign professionals explain how campaign themes and strategies are developed and communicated, the changes in campaign tactics as a result of innovative technology, new techniques to mobilize voters, the shifting landscape of campaign finance and election laws, and the increasing diversity of the role of media in elections, with special focus on the 2012 presidential and congressional elections. Offering a unique and careful mix of Democrat and Republican, academic and practitioner, and male and female campaign perspectives, this volume scrutinizes national- and local-level campaigns through the 2012 election cycle. Students, citizens, candidates, and campaign managers will learn not only how to win elections but also why it is imperative to do so in an ethical way. This book is essential reading for political junkies of any stripe and serious students of campaigns and elections. Biographies James A. Thurber is Distinguished Professor of Government as well as the founder and director of the Center for Congressional and Presidential Studies at American University in Washington, D.C. Candice J. Nelson is professor and chair of the department of government, and academic director of the Campaign Management Institute at American University.

Table of Contents
1. The Transformation and Dynamics of American Campaigns and Elections, James A. Thurber 2. Creating a Winning Campaign Strategy, David Winston 3. The Use of Survey Research in Campaigns, Glen Bolger 4. Money, Politics, and Policy: Campaign Finance Before and After Citizens United, R. Sam Garrett 5. Fundraising Strategies in the 2012 Presidential Campaign, Anthony Corrado 6. Differences of Degree: Issue Agendas in a Polarized Media Environment, Danny Hayes 7. How the Media Covered the 2012 Election, Dotty Lynch 8. Dimensions of Campaigns in the Age of Digital Networks, Alan Rosenblatt 9. The Ground Game, Alicia Kolar Prevost 10. The Evolution of Micro-Targeting, Bob Blaemire 11. Voter Turnout in the 2012 Election, Pamela Bachilla, Jan Leighley and Jonathan Nagler 12. Election Law Is Still the New Rock & Roll, Chris Sautter 13. Republican Strategies and Tactics in the 2012 Primary and General Elections, David Dulio and John Klemanski 14. Campaigns Matter, Candice J. Nelson

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Fall 2013 Westview Press

Poltical Science
Fall 2013 Release: 7/09/2013 Vol. 1: $95.00, $109.50 (Can.) pb 978-0-8133-4745-5 Vol. 2: $105.00, $121.00 (Can.) pb 978-0-8133-4747-9 Set: $160.00 / $184.00 (Can.) pb 978-0-8133-4901-5 Vol. 1: 672 pages, 7 x 10 Vol. 2: 896 pages, 7 x 10 9 Figures Rights: World Perseus Distribution Vol. 1: 978-0-8133-4746-2 (eBook) Vol. 2: 978-0-8133-4748-6 (eBook)

Ninth Edition

American Constitutional Law


Volume I, The Structue of Government Volume II, The Bill of Rights and Subsequent Amendments
Ralph A. Rossum and G. Alan Tarr

A comprehensive core text and casebook that emphasizes precedent-setting cases and alternative constitutional positions Breadth of coverage: The authors include both classic cases and recent rulings. New cases: The ninth edition features several new cases including National Federation of Independent Business v. Sebelius, Arizona v. United States, Caperton v. A. T. Massey Coal Company, Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission, Perry v. Brown, and Snyder v. Phelps. Reader-friendly: With controversial cases before the current Supreme Court, reader interest in the subject is growing. American Constitutional Law is written in a way that draws people in, ensuring that they not only understand how court majorities have ruled over time, they also gain an appreciation of the principles underlying American constitutionalism. Description American Constitutional Law provides a comprehensive account of the nations defining document. Based on the premise that the study of the Constitution and constitutional law is of fundamental importance to understanding the principles, prospects, and problems of America, this text puts current events in terms of what those who initially drafted and ratified the Constitution sought to accomplish. The authors examine the constitutional thought of the founders, as well as interpretations of the Constitution by the Supreme Court, Congress, the President, lower federal courts, and state judiciaries. Now fully updated, the ninth edition of this classic volume features several new cases including National Federation of Independent Business v. Sebelius, Arizona v. United States, Caperton v. A. T. Massey Coal Company, Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission, Perry v. Brown, and Snyder v. Phelps. Biographies Ralph A. Rossum is Salvatori Professor of American Constitutionalism at Claremont McKenna College. G. Alan Tarr is Distinguished Professor of Political Science and Director of the Center for State Constitutional Studies, Rutgers University, Camden. Table of Contents
Volume 1 1. Interpretation of the Constitution 2. Constitutional Adjudication 3. The Judicial Power 4. The Legislative Branch 5. The Executive Branch 6. War and Foreign Affairs 7. Federalism 8. The Exercise of National Power 9. The Exercise of State Power 10. The Constitution and Native American Tribes 11. The Contract Clause 12. Economic Due Process and the Takings Clause Volume II 1. Interpretation of the Constitution 2. Constitutional Adjudication 3. Rights under the Constitution 4. Economic Due Process and the Takings Clause 5. Freedom of Speech, Press, and Association 6. Freedom of Religion 7. Criminal Procedure 8. The Equal Protection Clause and Racial Discrimination 9. Substantive Equal Protection 10. Voting and Representation 11. The Right to Privacy

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Fall 2013 Westview Press

International Relations

Fall 2013 Release: 7/16/2013 $42.00, $48.50 (Can.) pb ISBN 978-0-8133-4898-8 448 pages, 6 x 9 75 Tables, Figures, Boxes, & Maps Rights: World Perseus Distribution ISBN 978-0-8133-4899-5 (eBook)

Fifth Edition

The European Union


Politics and Policies
John McCormick and Jonathan Olsen

A thoroughly revised, concise, and comprehensive introduction to the structure, institutions, and policy development of the European Union Revised and Updated: All chapters have been thoroughly revised to include recent developments in EU studies as well as institutional changes brought about by the Treaty of Lisbon. New material covers the lead up and aftermath of the Treaty of Lisbon as well as the nature and origins of the current crisis in the eurozone. Overviews have been added to the start of each chapter to help guide readers. Geared to the U.S. Market: Most EU texts are written by Europeans with the European reader in mind. This is one of the few major EU books written by an American with the American reader in mind. New Co-Author: With the addition of Jonathan Olsen as coauthor, the text benefits from another point of view and research experience. Description Covering the history, governing institutions, and policies of the EU, John McCormick and Jonathan Olsen argue that the EU is one of the worlds economic and political superpowers, has brought far-reaching changes to the lives of Europeans, and has helped its member states to take a newly assertive role on the global stage. Unlike most other books on the EU, this text pays particular attention to the implications of the EU for the United States. Thoroughly revised and updated, with many new tables, figures, and boxes, the fifth edition takes into account developments in the debate about the character and significance of the EU, changes to the structure of EU institutions, the implications of the 2004 and 2007 enlargements, the Lisbon Treaty, the origins and nature of the crisis in the eurozone, and key policy developments. Biographies John McCormick is Jean Monnet Professor of European Union Politics and Director of Graduate Studies in the department of political science at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis. Jonathan Olsen is a professor in the department of politics, philosophy, and law at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside. Table of Contents
Part I: History 1. What Is the European Union? 2. Origins: The Road from Paris 3. Emergence: To the Single Market and Beyond 4. Consolidation and Crisis: Maastricht, Lisbon, and the Eurozone Part II: Institutions 5.The European Commission 6. The Council of the European Union 7. The European Parliament 8. The European Court of Justice 9. The European Council and Other Institutions 10. Representing Public Opinion Part III: Policies 11. Public Policy in the EU 12. The Single Market and Economic Policy 13. Cohesion and other Internal Policies 14. Agricultural and Environmental Policy 15. External Relations 16. The EU and the United States

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Fall 2013 Westview Press

International Relations

SeventhEdition

Fall 2013 Release: 07/09/2013 $47.00, $54.50 (Can.) pb ISBN 978-0-8133-4847-6 416 pages, 6 x 9 8 Illustrations Rights: World Perseus Distribution ISBN 978-0-8133-4848-3 (eBook)

The United Nations and Changing World Politics


Thomas G. Weiss, David P. Forsythe, Roger A. Coate, and Kelly-Kate Pease

A comprehensive and contemporary examination of the United Nations, using a thematic approach to explore the UN's role in three core issues: peace and security, human rights, and humanitarian affairs Fully updated: The seventh edition includes updates on the further impact of the global financial crisis and recession on international politics, UN activities related to peacekeeping and natural disasters, the UNs actions in Libya and Syria and the Arab Spring, the tenure of Ban Ki-moon, Rio+20, and the Iranian nuclear issue. Comprehensive Scope: By placing the story of the United Nations within the larger framework of global governance, the authors provide a thorough discussion not only of the United Nations but also world politics. User-friendly approach: The text avoids jargon and fuses history, international law, public administration, and politics. Description This completely revised and updated edition is built around three critical themes in international relationspeace and security, human rights, and humanitarian affairs. The seventh edition of The United Nations and Changing World Politics guides readers through the complexity of politics and almost seven decades of UN activities. Readers of all levels will learn what the UN is, how it operates, and what its relationships are with the universe of external actors and institutions, from sovereign states to the plethora of nongovernmental and intergovernmental organizations now playing important roles in world politics. This new edition is fully revised to take into account recent events, including the UNs actions in Libya and Syria, the tenure of Ban Ki-moon, the global economic and financial meltdown, and efforts to confront nuclear proliferation and climate change. Biographies
Thomas G. Weiss is Presidential Professor of Political Science at The CUNY Graduate Center and Director of the Ralph Bunche Institute for International Studies. David P. Forsythe is Charles J. Mach Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Political Science at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Roger A. Coate is Paul D. Coverdell Chair of Public Policy at Georgia College & State University and Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Political Science at the University of South Carolina. Kelly-Kate Pease is professor of international relations at Webster University in St. Louis and the Director of the Institute for Human Rights and Humanitarian Studies.

Table of Contents
Part One: International Peace and Security 7. The United Nations and Applying Human Rights Standards 1. The Theory of UN Collective Security 8. Change, the United Nations, and Human Rights 2. UN Security Efforts During the Cold War Part Three: Sustainable Human Development 3. UN Security Operations After the Cold War 9. Theories of Development at the United Nations 4. Evolving Security Operations: Kosovo, East Timor, Sierra Leone, Lebanon, and Sudan 10. Sustainable Development as Process: UN Organizations and Norms 5. The Challenges of the Twenty-First Century 11. The UN, Development, and Globalization Part Two: Human Rights and Humanitarian Affairs 12. Conclusion: Learning from Change 6. The United Nations, Human Rights, and Humanitarian Affairs Theory

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Fall 2013 Westview Press

International Relations

Fall 2013 Release: 7/16/2013 $45.00, $52.00 (Can.) pb ISBN 978-0-8133-4896-4 504 pages, 6 x 9 90 Tables, Figures, Boxes, Cartoons, & Photos Rights: World Perseus Distribution ISBN 978-0-8133-4897-1 (eBook)

Sixth Edition

Global Environmental Politics


Pamela S. Chasek, David L. Downie, and Janet Welsh Brown

A user-friendly, comprehensive, and current explanation of the process and politics of global environmental policy-making, perfect for readers new to the topic New material addressing current concerns, incliding the latest international environmental regime; the impact of the UN Conference on Sustainable Development (Rio+20) on global environmental politics; the challenges of regime implementation, especially in climate change governance; and the impact of the global economic crises on the global environment. Accessible Language: The authors clearly explain complex topics without sacrificing nuance, making this an ideal text for introductory students and readers. Case Studies: The wide range of case studies appeals to varied interests and provides up-to-date, in-depth examinations of the most intractable issues in global environmental politics. Description Although discussions about the global environment are now a daily occurrencefrom companies touting energy-saving products to politicians debating how to best address the issue of climate change and other environmental concernsit remains a topic plagued by misinformation and ideologically-skewed arguments. For more than twenty years, Global Environmental Politics has provided an up-to-date, accurate, and unbiased introduction to the worlds most pressing environmental issues, and this new edition continues the tradition. With new material on the latest international environmental regimes, the impact of the UN Conference on Sustainable Development (Rio+20) on global environmental politics; the challenges of regime implementation, especially in climate change governance; and the impact of the global economic crises on the global environment, the authors offer readers a comprehensive, yet concise, overview of the environment and international politics. It is vital reading for any individual wishing to understand the current state of the field and to make informed decisions about which policies might best safeguard our environment for the future. Biographies
Pamela S. Chasek is professor of political science and director of the international studies program at Manhattan College David L. Downie is director of environmental studies and associate professor of political science at Fairfield University. Janet Welsh Brown is a former policy analyst at the World Resources Institute, former executive director of the Environmental Defense Fund, and a former member and chair of the board of directors of Friends of the Earth.

Table of Contents
1. The Emergence of Global Environmental Politics 2. Actors in the Environmental Arena 3. The Development of Environmental Regimes: Chemicals, Wastes and Climate Change 4. The Development of Environmental Regimes: Natural Resources, Species and Habitats 5. Effective Environmental Regimes: Obstacles and Opportunities 6. Environmental Politics and Sustainable Development 7. The Future of Global Environmental Politics

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Fall 2013 Westview Press

Middle East Studies

Fall 2013 Release: 7/16/2013 $57.00, $65.99 (Can.) pb ISBN 978-0-8133-4877-3

Sixth Edition

Middle East Patterns


Places, Peoples, and Politics
Colbert C. Held and John Thomas Cummings

672 pages, 7 x 10 219 Maps, Graphs, Tables, & Figures Rights: World Perseus Distribution ISBN 978-0-8133-4878-0 (eBook)

Now in its sixth edition, this classic text continues to be the most comprehensive and authoritative geographical study of the region Accessible: Though written by experts in the field, the writing remains engaging and geared to students and people new to the topic. Comprehensive: The survey includes analysis of the region's historical, biophysical, ethnographic, economic, and geopolitical patterns, then shifts to regional coverage of all sixteen countries as well as Palestine. Updated: Thoroughly updated to cover economic and political changes in the region, including the Arab Spring and parallel political unrest, reactive reforms, and search for stability. Description Now in its sixth edition, Middle East Patterns continues to be the most comprehensive and authoritative geographical study of the region. Coauthors Colbert C. Held and John Thomas Cummings continue to update this classic work while retaining the well-received framework of past editions. The authors first cover the Middle East from a topical perspective and then provide in-depth country-by-country coverage. The sixth edition maintains the book's distinctive focus on a wide range of geographical patternsethnographic, economic, politicalwhile integrating updated comparative material on natural resources and human and social development throughout the book, as well as new sections on health issues, business environments, and the historical U.S. presence in the region. As in the fifth edition, amplified economic analysis enhances the basic value of the volume. Richly illustrated with more than 125 photos and 70 maps, this acclaimed book remains the best accessible resource for students and general readers who seek to understand the spatial dynamics of the Middle East. Biographies
Colbert C. Held taught at the University of Nebraska, Lincoln, then served for fifteen years as a Foreign Service Officer with assignments in every country in the Middle East. He later became Diplomat-in-Residence at Baylor University. John Thomas Cummings has spent nearly thirty years as a development economist in the Middle East with the U.S. Department of the Treasury, USAID, and the World Bank. He has taught economic development and international economics at Al-Hikma University (Baghdad), Suffolk University, Tufts University, and the University of Texas at Austin.

Table of Contents
1. Tricontinental Junction: An Introduction 2. The Face of the Earth 3. Patterns of Time: Historical-Geographical Foundations 4. Patterns of Peoples, Cultures, and Settlements 5. The Desert and the Sown: Land Use 6. Riches Beneath the Earth 7. Manufacturing and Transportation 8. The Earth and the State: Geopolitics 9. Syria: Middle East Heartland 10. Lebanon and Cyprus: A Mountain and an Island 11. Jordan: The Land Beyond and Between 12. Israel, Palestine, and Disputed Territories 13. Iraq: Modern Mesopotamia 14. Saudi Arabia: Development in the Desert 15. The Gulf and Its Oil States 16. Oman and Yemen: The Southern Fringe 17. Egypt: A River and a People 18. Turkey: Bridgeland in Anatolia 19. Iran: Complex Republic on the Plateau

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Middle East Studies

Fall 2013 Release: 7/09/2013 $40.00, $46.00 (Can.) pb ISBN 978-0-8133-4873-5 416 pages, 6 x 9 3 Tables Rights: World Perseus Distribution ISBN 978-0-8133-4874-2 (eBook)

Second Edition

Religion and Politics in the Middle East


Identity, Ideology, Institutions, and Attitudes
Robert D. Lee

A comparative analysis of the interacting influences of politics and religion in shaping liberal democratic development in five Middle Eastern countries New Case Study: A new chapter focuses on the political and religious climate of Saudi Arabia. New Pedagogy: Brief historical chronologies are included at the end of each chapter Multi-Dimensional Approach: Lee examines the relationship between religion and politics in the Middle East using four different indicators: identity, ideology, institutions, and attitudes in political culture. Combines Analysis and Empirical Discussions: Early chapters provide context and set hypotheses for how religion and politics interact in the Middle East, followed by chapter-length country studies, with a concluding chapter that revisits the four dimensions and the early hypotheses. Description This innovative book analyzes the relationship between religion and politics in the Middle East through a comparative study of five countriesEgypt, Israel, Turkey, Iran, and Saudi Arabia. Author Robert D. Lee examines each country in terms of four areas in which state and religion necessarily interact: group identity, ideology, institutions, and attitudes in political culture. He also considers twenty-five commonly encountered (but often contradictory) hypotheses asserting that religion is either an obstacle or an aid to political development. The book confronts many questions, including: Is secularization a necessary prerequisite for democratic development? How is it and why is it that religion and politics are so deeply entangled in these five countries? Why is it that all five countries differ so markedly in the way they identify themselves and use religion for political purposes? The second edition is updated throughout and includes an entirely new chapter discussing the political and religious climate in Saudi Arabia. Brief historical chronologies are also included in each chapter, making this the perfect text for anyone interested in religion and politics in the Middle East. Biography Robert D. Lee is professor of political science at Colorado College. He is the author of Overcoming Tradition and Modernity: The Search for Islamic Authority and the translator and editor of Rethinking Islam: Common Questions, Uncommon Answers by Mohammed Arkoun. Table of Contents
1. The Political Determinants of Religion 2. The Taming of Islam in Egypt 3. The Transformation of Judaism in Israel 4. The Politics of Religion in Secularist Turkey 5. State Shiism in Iran 6. State Sunnism in Saudi Arabia 7. Reconciling Religion and Politics

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Middle East Studies

Seventh Edition

The Government and Politics of the Middle East and North Africa
Edited by Mark Gasiorowski Formerly co-edited with David E. Long and Bernard Reich

Fall 2013 Release: 7/16/2013 $52.00, $60.00 (Can.) pb ISBN 978-0-8133-4865-0 556 pages, 6 x 9 21 Maps and Tables Rights: World Perseus Distribution ISBN 978-0-8133-4866-7 (eBook)

Expert contributors provide comprehensive, country-by-country analysis of contemporary issues and political structure in the Middle East and North Africa Updated Throughout: Essays are thoroughly updated to include events related to the Arab Spring, the US pullout from Iraq, and the ongoing Arab-Israeli conflict. Country-By-Country Analysis: Each country chapter is written by a leading expert in the field and follows the same framework to facilitate comparisions between the countries. Comparative Overview: An introductory chapter written by editor Mark Gasiorowski offers a comparative overview of the countries in the region before each country is explored individually. Description The Government and Politics of the Middle East and North Africa continues to provide comprehensive, up-to-date coverage of the domestic politics and foreign policy of all countries in this crucial region. An introductory chapter written by editor Mark Gasiorowski offers a comparative overview of the region before each country is explored individually. Each succeeding chapter is written by a leading expert on the country or countries covered and uses a common framework to create consistency throughout the book. Each chapter examines the historical background, political environment, political structure and dynamics, and foreign policy of the selected country. A map, a box providing crucial facts, and an annotated bibliography summarizing the major literature on the country or countries covered is also included in every chapter. The seventh edition has been revised throughout to reflect recent substantial changes in each country. In addition, the authors provide vital new considerations of major developments, including events related to the Arab Spring, the US pullout from Iraq, and the ongoing Arab-Israeli conflict. Biographies Mark Gasiorowski is professor of political science at Tulane University. Former editor David E. Long is a consultant on the Middle East and counterterrorism and has taught and lectured extensively on the Middle East. Former editor Bernard Reich is professor of political science and international affairs at George Washington University. Contributors
Henri J. Barkey, Omar Taspinar, Mark Gasiorowski, Sebastian Maisel, Judith S. Yaphe, Jill Crystal, Robert D. Burrowes, William Harris, David W. Lesch, Curtis R. Ryan, David H. Goldberg, Bernard Reich, Glenn E. Robinson, Marius Deeb, Mary-Jane Deeb, Gregory W. White, Azzedine Layachi, and John P. Entelis

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Fall 2013 Westview Press

African Studies

Fall 2013 Release: 9/17/2013 $20.00, $23.00 (Can.) pb ISBN 978-0-8133-4787-5 240 pages, 6 x 9 2 Illustrations Rights: World Perseus Distribution ISBN 978-0-8133-4788-2 (eBook)

African Voices of the Global Past


1500 to the Present
Edited by Trevor R. Getz

An exploration of major developments of global historical significance from the perspectives of the Africans who experienced them Explores six major historical developments: The Atlantic slave trade, industrialization, colonialism, the World Wars, decolonization, and feminism. Focuses on Africans experiences in their own words through the inclusion of primary sources, enabling readers to view major global changes experienced from the African perspective. Features contributed chapters from renowned African history scholars Description Global historical events are too often recounted exclusively through European and American voices. African Voices of the Global Past explores six major historical developments of global significancethe Atlantic slave trade, industrialization, colonialism, the World Wars, decolonization, and feminismfrom an African perspective. Voices emerge throughout the text in the form of primary sources, exploring the personal accounts of individuals and enabling readers to look beyond the indistinct figures of Africans in European and American accounts and see the people directly involved and affected by the major global changes they experienced. With contributed chapters from renowned African history scholars and content spanning 500 years, African Voices of the Global Past offers a unique view of history from a traditionally overlooked perspective. This book is perfect for anyone seeking a compelling narrative of major world events. Biography Trevor R. Getz is a professor of history at San Francisco State University. He is the author or coauthor of many books, including Exchanges: A Global History Reader; Modern Imperialism and Colonialism: A Global Perspective, and African Histories: New Sources and New Techniques for Studying African Pasts. Table of Contents
1. Naming and Framing a Crime against Humanity, Kwasi Konadu 2. Prophetesses and Native Capitalists, Trevor R. Getz 3. When Satiety and Avarice Marry, Hunger is Born, Tim Carmichael 4. Isaac Fadoyebo at The Battle of Nyron, Saheed Aderinto 5. Pathways to Decolonization, Peter Adebayo 6. Moroccan Feminism as Universal Feminism, Osire Glacier

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African Studies

ThirdEdition

Fall 2013 Release: 07/23/2013 $36.00, $41.50 (Can.) pb ISBN 978-0-8133-4894-0 248 pages, 6 x 9 8 Illustrations Rights: World Perseus Distribution ISBN978-0-8133-4895-7 (eBook)

Mistaking Africa
THIRD EDITION

Curiosities & Inventions of the American Mind


Curtis Keim

A unique book exploring the many misperceptions and stereotypes about Africa in the United Stateswith both historical and contemporary examples, from high culture and pop culture Delves in to the corners of American consciousness to discover misperceptions about Africa in advertising, movies, amusement parks, and childrens books. Directly confronts many myths we hold about Africa, including stereotypes about cannibalism, tribalism, racial theories of evolution, and big-game safaris. Thoroughly revised and updated with new examples and references, new images from the mid-nineteenth century through the present, and a discussion about "Where is the Real Africa." Accessible writing presents ethical, philosophical, and theoretical issues in a manageable style. Description For many Americans the mention of Africa immediately conjures up images of safaris, ferocious animals, strangely dressed tribesmen, and impenetrable jungles. Although the occasional newspaper headline alerts us to genocide, AIDS, malaria, or civil war in Africa, most of us know very little about the continent. However we still carry strong mental images of Africa, which are reflected in American advertising, movies, amusement parks, cartoons, and many other corners of our society. Few think to question these perceptions or how they came to be so deeply lodged in the collective American consciousness. Curtis Keims Mistaking Africa looks at the historical evolution of this mindset and examines the role that popular media play in the creation of our mental images of Africa. Keim addresses the most prevalent myths and preconceptions and demonstrates how these prevent a true understanding of the enormously diverse peoples and cultures of Africa. Updated throughout, the third edition includes new examples and critical thinking questions. New images have been added from the mid-nineteenth century through the present to provide a history of western views about Africa in a visual format. Keim also tackles the difficult topic of "Where is the Real Africa," discussing the multifaceted nature of the question and the importance of not grasping onto stereotypes of Africas mythical past. Mistaking Africa is an important book for African studies courses and for anyone interested in unraveling American misperceptions of the continent. Biography Curtis Keim is professor emeritus of history and political science at Moravian College. He is a recipient of the Colleges Lindback Award for Distinguished Teaching, and he is the coauthor of The Scramble for Art in Central Africa and African Reflections: Art from Northeastern Zaire.

Table of Contents
1. Changing Our Minds About Africa 2. How We Learn 3. The Origins of Darkest Africa 4. Our Living Ancestors: Twentieth-Century Evolutionism 5. Where is Real Africa 6. We Should Help Them 7: Cannibalism 8: Africans Live in Tribes, Dont They? 9: Safari: Beyond Our Wildest Dreams 10: Africa in Images 11: Race and Culture: The Same and the Other 12: From Imagination to Dialogue

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Asian Studies

Fall 2013 Release: 7/9/2013 $60.00, $69.00 (Can.) pb ISBN 978-0-8133-4667-0

Fourth Edition
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Pacific Century
The Emergence of Modern Pacific Asia
Mark Borthwick

A broad history of East and Southeast Asia, from prehistory to the current day, in both regional and country-specific contexts Dual Approach: The book explores both cross-cutting trends that look at the region as a whole and important historical periods in key countries, offering a unique perspective on the topic. Economic History: Given the growing importance of the region in the global economy, this book spends a significant amount of time on economic trends in the region and emphasizes the regions resilience following the 2008-2009 global financial crisis. Updated Material: Recent events placed in historical contxtJapans halting recovery from devastating natural disasters, Chinas rising internal economic and political tensions, North Koreas uncertain future under a new leadershipdemonstrate how, amid this startling transformation, Asias turbulent past exerts a powerful influence. Description The Asia-Pacific region is rapidly emerging as the global economic and political powerhouse of the twenty-first century. Looking at both Southeast and East Asia, this richly illustrated volume stresses broad, cross-cutting themes of regional history, with an emphasis on the interactions between cultures and nations. In this updated third edition, Pacific Century provides a significantly revised introduction, which places the contemporary rise of China within the context of the political, cultural and economic evolution of the region since ancient times. The text then considers more recent developments in their historical context, balancing national and international factors underlying Asia-Pacific economic growth and political change. Biography Mark Borthwick is director of the United States Asia Pacific Council at the East-West Center in Washington, DC, and has served on staff of the subcommittee of Asian and Pacific Affairs in the US House of Representatives. Table of Contents
1. Dynasties, Empires, and Ages of Commerce: Pacific Asia to the Nineteenth Century 2. Seaborne Barbarians: Incursions by the West 3. Meiji: Japan in the Age of Imperialism 4. The Rise of Nationalism and Communism 5. Maelstrom: The Pacific War and Its Aftermath 6. Miracle by Design: The Postwar Resurgence of Japan 7. The New Asian Capitalists 8. Power, Authority, and the Advent of Democracy 9. Asia and the Cold War 10. China's Long March Toward Modernization 11. Beyond the Revolution: Indonesia and Vietnam by Michael Williams 12. Siberian Salient: Russia in Pacific Asia by John J. Stephan 13. Pacific Century: Regional and Global Perspectives

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Asian Studies

Seventh Edition

Government and Politics in South Asia


Robert C. Oberst, Yogendra K. Malik, Charles H. Kennedy, Ashok Kapur, Mahendra Lawoti, Syedur Rahman, and Ahrar Ahmad

Fall 2013 Release: 7/09/2013 $45.00, $52.00 (Can.) pb ISBN 978-0-8133-4879-7 472 pages, 6 x 9 45 Tables, Maps, & Figures Rights: World Perseus Distribution ISBN 978-0-8133-4880-3 (eBook)

A comprehensive yet concise comparative introduction to the leading nations of South Asia
New Material: Benefiting from the fresh perspective of a new author joining the team, the seventh edition is thoroughly updated to discuss the threats to political stability posed by the ethnic and religious nationalism, the challenges to democratic institutions in the South Asian countries, and the rapidly growing economies of the sub-continent. Balanced: Covering a region known for inciting passionate debates, the authors are notable for taking a middle path that avoids editorializing or choosing a side. Comparative Approach: Chapters are organized in parallel fashion to facilitate cross-national comparison. Description This comprehensive but accessible text provides readers with a systematic introduction to the comparative political study of the leading nations of South Asia: India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Nepal. The seventh edition is extensively revised and updated, benefiting from the fresh perspectives brought on by adding Ahrar Ahmad to the author team. New material includes discussions of political parties and leaders in India; the Zardari regime in Pakistan and changes to the Pakistani constitution; the rocky relationship between Pakistan and the Obama administration; new prospects and dangers facing Bangladesh; continuing political violence in Sri Lanka after the end of its civil war; and the troubles facing Nepal as it attempts to draft a new constitution. Organized in parallel fashion to facilitate cross-national comparison, the sections on each nation address several topical areas of inquiry: political culture and heritage, government structure and institutions, political parties and leaders, conflict and resolution, and modernization and development. A statistical appendix provides a concise overview of leading demographic and economic indicators for each country, making Government and Politics in South Asia an invaluable addition for readers interested in the politics of South Asia. Biography
Robert C. Oberst is professor of political science at Nebraska Wesleyan University. Yogendra K. Malik is professor emeritus of political science at the University of Akron. Charles H. Kennedy is professor of political science at Wake Forest University. Ashok Kapur is distinguished professor emeritus of political science at the University of Waterloo. Mahendra Lawoti is associate professor of political science at Western Michigan University. Syedur Rahman is director of international sponsored programs at Northern Virginia Community College. Ahrar Ahmad is professor of political science at Black Hills State University in Spearfish, South Dakota.

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Part I: India Part II: Pakistan Part III: Bangladesh Part IV: Sri Lanka Part V: Nepal Part VI: South Asia

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Asian Studies

Fall 2013 Release: 07/09/2013 $36.00, $41.50 (Can.) pb ISBN 978-0-8133-4900-8 416 pages, 7 x 10 8 Illustrations Rights: World Perseus Distribution

Voices of Early Modern Japan


Contemporary Accounts of Daily Life During the Age of the Shoguns
Constantine N. Vaporis

A comprehensive and accessible collection of primary source documents spanning from the unification of the warring states in the early seventeenth century to the overthrow of the shogunate in the mid-nineteenth century Thematic framework: The documents are divided thematically, covering the era from 50 years prior to the Tokugawa period to the fall of the Tokugawas in 1868. Comprehensive coverage: The documents span social, political, cultural, and economic history of the era and also explore all levels of Japanese societyeverything from government documents and household records to personal correspondence and diaries. Robust pedagogical elements: Readers are supported throughout the book by part introductions, sections placing the document into historical context and global perspective, margin glossary notes, and much more. Description Voices of Early Modern Japan: Contemporary Accounts of Daily Life During the Age of the Shoguns spans an extraordinary period of Japanese history, ranging from the unification of the warring states under Tokugawa Ieyasu in the early seventeenth century to the overthrow of the shogunate just prior to the mid-nineteenth century opening of Japan by the West. Through close examinations of sources from a time known as "The Great Peace," this fascinating volume offers fresh insights into the Tokugawa eraits political institutions, rigid class hierarchy, artistic and material culture, religious life, and more. Dcuments from all levels of Japanese society, everything from government documents and household records to personal correspondence and diaries, are carefully translated and examined in light of the latest scholarship. Biography Constantine N. Vaporis is professor of history and founding director of the Asian Studies program at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County. Vaporis is the author of Breaking Barriers: Travel and the State in Early Modern Japan; Tour of Duty: Samurai, Military Service in Edo, and the Culture of Early Modern Japan; and Nihonjin to sankin ktai [The Japanese and Alternate Attendance].

Table of Contents
Part I: The Domestic Sphere Part II: Material Life Part III: The Political Sphere Part IV: Foreign Relations Part V:Social and Economic Life Part VI: Recreational Life Part VII: Religion and Morality

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American History

Rebecca Dickinson
Independence for a New England Woman
1738-1815

Fall 2013 Release: 7/23/2013 $20.00, $23.00 (Can.) pb ISBN 978-0-8133-4765-3 192 pages, 5.5 x 8.25 Rights: World Perseus Distribution ISBN 978-0-8133-4766-0 (eBook)

Marla Miller

An engaging look into the life of Rebecca Dickinson and the paradoxes presented by an unmarried woman who earned her own living at the time of the American Revolution Lives of American Women series: Carol Berkin, renowned US womens historian, brings together expert scholars to write brief, accessible biographies about extraordinary women in American history. Thematic focus: Rebecca Dickinsons experiences during the American Revolutioncaptured through her journal entriesprovide the backdrop for this fascinating story of an unmarried artisan who earned her own living and lived her entire life within just a few miles of her birthplace, and her ongoing struggle to reconcile social expectations about marriage and family with her own deep-seated preference for remain single. Primary sources and study questions provide a historical perspective and help to reveal Rebecca Dickinsons contribution to American history and the way in which she illuminated her era. Description Rebecca Dickinsons powerful voice, captured through excerpts from the pages of her journal, allows life in colonial and revolutionary-era New England to come alive. Dickinsons life illustrates the dilemmas faced by many Americans in the decades before, during, and after the American Revolution, as well as the paradoxes presented by an unmarried woman who earned her own living and made her own way in the small town where she was born. Rebecca Dickinson: Independence for a New England Woman, uses Dickinsons life as a lens to introduce readers to the everyday experience of living in the colonial era and the social, cultural, and economic challenges faced in the transformative decades surrounding the American Revolution. About the Lives of American Women series: Selected and edited by renowned womens historian Carol Berkin, these brief biographies are designed to focus on a particular aspect of a womens life that is emblematic of her time, or which made her a pivotal figure in the era. The emphasis is on a good read, featuring accessible writing and compelling narratives, without sacrificing sound scholarship and academic integrity. Primary sources at the end of each biography reveal the subjects perspective in her own words. Study questions and an annotated bibliography support students and interested readers. Biography Marla Miller is a professor of history and director of the Public History Program at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. An award winning essayist and author, Miller is best known for her essay on Rebecca Dickinson, My Part Alone, The Needle's Eye: Women and Work in the Age of Revolution, and Betsy Ross and the Making of America.

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1. Origins and Awakenings 2. The Female Economy of Rural New England 3. Seven Years War/Conversion 4. The Unraveling 5. Revolution 6. Single in a world of Republican Mothers 7. Spinsterhood 8. Singlehood 9. Aging

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Sociology

Fall 2013 Release: 7/09/2013 $39.00, $45.00 (Can.) pb ISBN 978-0-8133-4871-1 300 pages, 6 x 9 Rights: World Perseus Distribution ISBN 978-0-80133-4872-8 (eBook)

Third Edition

Privilege
A Reader
Edited by Michael S. Kimmel and Abby L. Ferber

An innovative anthology expanding the concept of privilege and exploring gender, class, race, sexual orientation, (dis)ability, and religion Explores privilege from all angles: Being white and male are not the only conditions for privilege, as this innovative anthology demonstrates by delving into the multifaceted and intersectional aspects of privilege and oppression, from race, gender, class, and sexual preference to (dis)ability and religion. New and recast readings capture current thinking. In addition to ten entirely new readings, certain selections have been recast in a fresh light by their contributing authors. Enhanced pedagogyincluding discussion questions and personal connections activitiesencourage readers to examine their own assumptions, beliefs, values, and practices without becoming overwhelmed or defensive. Description Privilege is about more than being white, wealthy, and maleas Michael S. Kimmel, Abby L. Ferber, and a wide range of contributors make clear in this innovative and timely anthology. In an era when diversity is too often shorthand for of color and/or female, the personal and analytical essays in this collection explore the multifaceted nature of social location and consider how gender, class, race, sexual orientation, (dis)ability, and religion interact to create nuanced layers of privilege and oppression. The individual essays are powerfully thought-provoking; taken together, they help guide readers to a deep understanding of the dynamics of diversity and stratification, advantage and power. The third edition features ten new or newly-recast essays which will help readers understand the intersectional nature of privilege and oppression. Enhanced pedagogy (including new discussion questions and personal connections activities at the conclusion of each section) encourages students to examine their own assumptions, beliefs, values, practices, and social locationswithout becoming overwhelmed.

Biographies
Michael S. Kimmel is Distinguished Professor of Sociology at SUNY at Stony Brook. He is the author or editor of more than twenty volumes and he is also founder and editor of Men and Masculinities, the fields premier scholarly journal. Abby L. Ferber is professor of sociology and Director of the Matrix Center for the Advancement of Social Equity and Inclusion at the University of Colorado, Colorado Springs. She is the author, coauthor, and editor of many books and she is also coorganizer of the national White Privilege Conference and the Knapsack Institute.

Table of Contents
Essays by Peggy McIntosh, Jewel Woods, Jessica Shea, Richard Kahlenberg, M. Rochlin, Juan Cole, Allan Johnson, Eric Foner, Michael A. Messner, Ashley Woody Doane, Diana Kendall, Paul Kivel, Michael Kimmel, Bethany Coston, Bell Hooks, Allan Brub, Janet Sauer, Heather Albanesi, Clifford Leek, Abby L. Ferber, Patricia Hill Collins, and Mark R. Warren.

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Anthropology

Fall 2013 Release: 7/09/2013 $38.00, $44.00 (Can.) pb ISBN 978-0-8133-4861-2

Fifth Edition

Kinship and Gender


An Introduction
Linda Stone

360 pages, 6 x 9 60 Pieces of Art Rights: World Perseus Distribution ISBN 978-0-8133-4862-9 (eBook)

A lively introduction to cross-cultural variations in family structures and kinship while illuminating the multifaceted nature of gender roles around the world and over time Updated case studies: Stone revisited all of the case studies for the fifth edition, editing those held over from earlier editions with a contemporary reader in mind and incorporating new cases with a broader geographic range, addressing topics ranging from reproductive technologies to polygyny to globalization. New material on kinship and evolution: Stone devotes more space to synthesizing recent strides in the scholarship on primate kinship and the evolution of human kinship. Expanded discussion of gender throughout the text, as well as expanded discussion of contemporary social issues such as abuse, political unrest, and rapid socio-economic changes. New chapter on the globalization of kinship. Cross-cultural perspective: Stone looks across societies and culturesincluding the United Statesas she explores the mechanisms that produce particular gender roles and kinship structures in particular contexts. Description Does kinship still matter in todays globalized, increasingly mobile world? Do family structures continue to influence the varied roles that men and women play in different cultures? Answering with a resounding yes!, Linda Stone offers a lively introduction to kinship. She firmly links these concepts to cross-cultural gender studies, illuminating the malleable nature of gender roles around the world and over time. Written to engage students and general readers, each chapter provides key terms and useful generalizations gleaned through cross-cultural research on the interplay of kinship and gender in both traditional societies and contemporary communities. Detailed case studies help readers understand how such generalizations are experienced in real life. Stone also considers the ramifications of current social problems and recent developments in reproductive technology as she demonstrates the relevance of kinship and gender to students lives. The fully revised fifth edition features discussion of cross-cultural examples complimented by expanded coverage of kinship and gender dynamics within the United States. Stone considers current evolutionary research on kinship and gender, and offers new case studies addressing international adoptions and polygynous marriage. An entirely new chapter explores the globalization of kinship in the twenty-first century. The result is a broad and captivating exploration of anthropological approaches to family and gender. Biography Linda Stone is professor emeritus of anthropology at Washington State University. She is the coauthor of Gender and Culture in America and Genes, Culture, and Human Evolution. Table of Contents
1. Gender, Reproduction, and Kinship 2. The Evolution of Kinship and Gender 3. The Power of Patrilines 4. Through the Mother 5. Double, Bilateral, and Cognatic Descent 6. Marriage 7. A History of Euro-American Kinship and Gender 8. Kinship, Gender, and Contemporary Social Issues 9. Kinship, Gender, and the New Reproductive Technologies 10. The Globalization of Kinship

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Philosophy

Fall 2013 Release: 7/09/2013 $47.00, $54.50 (Can.) pb ISBN 978-0-8133-4841-4 416 pages, 6 x 9 Rights: World Perseus Distribution ISBN 978-0-8133-4842-1 (eBook)

Fourth Edition

Feminist Thought
A More Comprehensive Introduction
Rosemarie Tong

A critical introduction to the major traditions of feminist theory, now with new considerations of existential feminism and a conclusion reflecting on the future of feminist theory An eminently readable, yet critically acute, overview: The book provides a comprehensive introduction to the immense variety and richness of activist, literary, and philosophical feminist thought. New section on existentialism: Chapter 5 has been expanded to include new discussion of existential feminism in conjunction with postmodern feminism. Revamped chapter on women of color feminisms: Chapter 6 has been thoroughly expanded and revised by Tina Botts of the University of North Carolina at Charlotte to more broadly discuss women of color feminism in the U.S., as well as global, postcolonial, and transnational feminisms. Description Feminist Thought offers a clear, comprehensive, and incisive introduction to the major traditions of feminist theory, from liberal feminism, radical feminism, and Marxist and socialist feminism to care-focused feminism, psychoanalytic feminism, and ecofeminism. The fourth edition has been thoroughly revised and expanded, including a new section on existentialism as it relates to postmodern feminism in Chapter 5, and a new conclusion that contemplates third-wave feminism and the future directions of feminist theory. Chapter 6 on women of color feminisms was also significantly revised and expanded by Tina Botts of the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Learning tools like the new end-of-chapter discussion questions, and the bibliography, organized by topics within chapters, make Feminist Thought an essential resource for students and thinkers who want to understand the theoretical origins and complexities of contemporary feminist debates. Biography Rosemarie Tong is distinguished professor of healthcare ethics in the department of philosophy and director of the Center for Professional Applied Ethics at the University of North Carolina, Charlotte. Internationally recognized for her contributions to feminist thought and bioethics, Dr. Tong is past coordinator of the International Network on Feminist Approaches to Bioethics, recent past Chair of the Committee on the Status of Women for the American Philosophical Association, and executive board member of the Association for Practical and Professional Ethics. Table of Contents
1. Liberal Feminism 2. Radical Feminism 3. Marxist and Socialist Feminism 4. Psychoanalytic and Care-Focused Feminisms 5. Existentialist and Postmodern Feminisms 6. Women of Color Feminisms 7. Ecofeminism

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Philosophy

Fall 2013 Release: 7/23/2013 $24.00, $26.50 (Can.) pb ISBN 978-0-8133-4727-1

The Nature and Value of Happiness


Christine Vitrano

160 pages, 6 x 9 Rights: World Perseus Distribution ISBN 978-0-8133-4728-8 (eBook)

A concise, accessible exploration of both the historical and contemporary theories of happiness Includes a foreword by Steven M. Cahn Concise: A comprehensive and succinct discussion of the most important aspects relating to happiness. Extremely accessible: Written with readers new to philosophy in mind, all technical terms and concepts are clearly explained and illustrative examples tied into the text bring the material to life and help establish the relevance of the subject to readers. Unique scope: The book includes both historical and contemporary considerations. Opinionated: Vitranos point-of-view and critiques are clearly presented, offering a platform for discussion. Description The Nature and Value of Happiness provides a historic and contemporary overview of the philosophy of happiness, with critical evaluations to help readers analyze the material and trace the evolution of a deeply nuanced concept. Addressing how the modern notion of happiness has changed from its ancient origins, Christine Vitrano attempts to clarify the precise value of happiness. This search leads Vitrano to examine topics such as if happiness requires morality or whether happiness can be considered the greatest good or simply one good among many. The philosophical theories are presented in a way that is accessible to anyone interested in learning about happiness, regardless of previous philosophical study. All technical terms and concepts are clearly explained, and illustrative examples tied into the text bring the material to life and help establish the relevance of the subject to readers. The ultimate goal is to reach a definition of the nature of happiness that best reflects the way we use the word today. This book is a welcome addition to the growing literature on happiness and is ideal for initiating provocative discussions. Biography Christine Vitrano is assistant professor of philosophy at Brooklyn College. She is editor, with Steven M. Cahn, of Happiness: Classic and Contemporary Readings in Philosophy. Table of Contents
1. Happiness as Pleasure 2. Happiness is Virtue: Plato and the Stoics 3. Happiness is Virtue: Aristotle 4. Happiness as Desire Satisfaction 5. Happiness as Something More Than Satisfaction 6. Happiness as Life Satisfaction 7. Happiness and Morality 8. The Pursuit of Happiness

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Technology Studies

Fall 2013 Release: 7/09/2013 $42.00, $46.00 (Can.) pb ISBN 978-0-8133-4590-1 368 pages, 6 x 9 35 Photos, Graphs, & Charts Rights: World Perseus Distribution ISBN 978-0-813--4591-8 (eBook)

Third Edition

Computer
A History of the Information Machine
Martin Campbell-Kelly, William Aspray, Nathan Ensmenger, and Jeffrey Yost

THIR D EDITION

An exploration of the computer, tracing not only the development of the machine itself, but also chronicling the effects of manufacturing and sales innovations by companies that made the boom possible Includes Early History: This book explores the early history of computing beginning in the 1800s, while most books begin their history of the computer in the 1970s. Comprehensive: Covers everything from the early history of computing to the development of the electronic computer, and continues with a selective history of key innovations and developments during the last thirty years. Accessible: Written with the non-specialist in mind, this book offers a readable historical narrative. Description Computer: A History of the Information Machine traces the history of the computer, and shows how business and government were the first to explore its unlimited, information-processing potential. Old-fashioned entrepreneurship combined with scientific know-how inspired now famous computer engineers to create the technology that became IBM. Wartime needs drove the giant ENIAC, the first fully electronic computer. Later, the PC enabled modes of computing that liberated people from room-sized, mainframe computers. This third edition now extends beyond the development of Microsoft Windows and the Internet, to include privacy and online security, open source, social networking, and illegal file sharing. A new focus on computer applications in banking, insurance, and manufacturing as well as and exploration of Dot Commerce is included, with an emphasis on Google, Yahoo, and Facebook. The authors will also explore the economics of free versus proprietary information in a globally connected world. Computer is an insightful look at the pace of technological advancement and the seamless way computers are integrated into the modern world. Through comprehensive history and accessible writing, Computer is perfect for any reader interested in the computers technological origin. Biography
Martin Campbell-Kelly is emeritus professor of computer science at University of Warwick. William Aspray is Bill and Lewis Suit Professor of Information Technologies at University of Texas at Austin. Nathan Ensmenger is associate professor in the School of Informatics and Computing at Indiana University Bloomington. Jeffrey Yost is the associate department director of the Charles Babbage Institute at the University of Minnesota.

Table of Contents
1. When Computers Were People 2. The Mechanical Office 3. Babbages Dream Comes True 4. Inventing the Computer 5. The Computer Becomes a Business Machine 6. The Maturing of the Mainframe: The Rise of IBM 7. Real Time: Reaping the Whirlwind 8. Software 9. New Modes of Computing 10. The Shaping of the Personal Computer 11. Broadening the Appeal 12. The Internet

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Sociology

Recently Released
FifthEdition

Social Theory
The Multicultural, Global, and Classic Readings
Edited by Charles Lemert

Spring 2013 Release: 03/05/2013 $59.00, $68.00 (Can.) pb ISBN 978-0-8133-4668-7 576 pages, 7 x 10 15 Illustrations Rights: World Perseus Distribution

The 20th Anniversary Edition of this bestselling reader moves beyond the classics by encompassing a truly inspiring range of ideas that comprise the current understanding of social theory New 20th Anniversary Preface that not only introduces the fifth edition, but also looks back on this iconic books history and assesses developments in social theory over the past two decades. Cutting-edge new material: This edition has been thoroughly updated to address important new and evolving topics, including mobile technologies, the virtual realm, masculinities, bare life, and more. New Context for Social Thought timelines: Six new timelines visually present included readings against the backdrop of significant events in social and world history. Description For over twenty years Charles Lemert has scoured the canon of social theory, pulling together long-established classics as well as engaging modern writing to create an essential collection of social theory from the nineteenth century to the present. In this heavily revised fifth edition, Lemert reevaluates the received canon and reasserts this iconic texts place in the standard curriculum. Classic, essential texts from thinkers like Marx and Du Bois remain; other key writers, like John Dewey and Raewyn Connell, are presented in a new light; and leading figures in the discussion of twenty-first-century society, such as Elijah Anderson, Bruno Latour, and Achille Mbembe, are anthologized here for the first time. In addition to classic and multicultural readings, the new fifth edition introduces a discussion of global social theory as well as important new and evolving topics like mobile technologies, the virtual realm, masculinities, and bare life. For the first time, timelines are included to visually present readings against the backdrop of significant events in social and world history. With more than 100 authors, thinkers, and scholars represented, the fifth edition of Social Theory is an essential component of any interested reders bookshelf. Biography Charles Lemert is currently University Professor and Andrus Professor of Social Theory Emeritus at Wesleyan University and Senior Fellow of the Center for Comparative Research at Yale University. He is the author and editor of many books, most recently Globalization: The Basics and Why Niebuhr Matters.

Table of Contents
Part One: Modernitys Classical Age: 18481919 Part Two: Social Theories and World Conflict: 1919-1945 Part Three: The Golden Movement: 1945-1963 Part Four: Will the Center Hold? 19631979 Part Five: After Modernity: 19792001 Part Six: Global Realities in an Uncertain Century

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