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The Irrational Terrorist and Other Persistent Terrorism MythsDarren Hudson, Arie Perliger, Riley Post, and Zachary Hohman Opinion surveys show that what the public assumes it knows about terrorism is at best a badly distorted view. Recalling the "Flat Earth" phenomenon, early misconceptions have become solidified, despite new evidence refuting them.
The authors of The Irrational Terrorist discredit these popular myths and misconceptions, providing an accessible overview of the realities of terrorism and More > | ![]() |
Hobo Jungle: A Homeless Community in ParadiseMichele Wakin For many decades and for many reasons, people who are homeless have chosen to live in camps or other makeshift settings, even when shelters are available. Is this an act of resistance? Of self-preservation? Or are they simply too addicted, too mentally ill, or too criminal to adapt to the rules and regulations of shelter life?
To address these questions, Michele Wakin explores the evolution of More > | ![]() |
US Policy Toward Africa: Eight Decades of RealpolitikHerman J. Cohen Herman Cohen draws on both the documentary record and his years of on-the-ground experience to provide a uniquely comprehensive survey and interpretation of nearly eight decades of US policy toward Africa.
Tracing how this policy has evolved across successive administrations since 1942 (beginning with President Franklin D. Roosevelt's third term in office), Cohen illuminates the debates More > | ![]() |
Special Operations: Out of the ShadowsChristopher Marsh, James D. Kiras, and Patricia J. Blocksome, editors Why have special operations forces become a key strategic tool in the conduct of modern warfare? How do these specially trained and equipped elite units function? What types of missions do they conduct? Special Operations: Out of the Shadows addresses these questions and more in a comprehensive survey of special ops, encompassing cutting-edge research, current debates, and critical case More > | ![]() |
Africa’s Totalitarian Temptation: The Evolution of Autocratic RegimesDave Peterson Disappointment with the ability of democracy to deliver economic rewards in much of Africa—and with the persistence of instability, corruption, and poor governance in democratic regimes—has undermined democracy's appeal for many on the continent. At the same time, many external actors are expressing sympathy for regimes that have demonstrated an ability to impose stability and More > | ![]() |
The New Politics of Aid: Emerging Donors and Conflict-Affected StatesAgnieszka Paczyńska, editor How do emerging donors conceptualize the relationship between security and development? How, and why, do the policies they pursue in conflict-affected states differ from the liberal peacebuilding model of traditional donors? Addressing these questions, the authors of The New Politics of Aid shed light on the increasingly complicated and complex donor landscape. Their work is an essential More > | ![]() |
Turkey in Transition: The Dynamics of Domestic and Foreign PoliticsGürkan Çelik and Ronald H. Linden, editors The ongoing turbulence in Turkey's domestic and international politics raises a number of crucial questions. What explains the movement toward one-party, and even one-person, rule? What role does Islam play in the ideology and policies of the ruling party and its leader, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan? Is the country's long commitment to secular rule a thing of the past—and if so, with what More > | ![]() |
After Homicide: Victims’ Families in the Criminal Justice SystemSarah Goodrum In After Homicide, Sarah Goodrum examines the experiences of the families of murder victims as they encounter detectives, prosecutors, counselors, and others in the criminal justice system.
Goodrum traces each step of a murder investigation and trial, drawing on personal accounts and other primary sources. Based on extensive field research, her book is a uniquely comprehensive look at how the More > | ![]() |
Taiwan: The Development of an Asian TigerHans Stockton and Yao-Yuan Yeh, eds. How did Taiwan transform itself from a "least developed country" into an Asian Tiger? How did it become a successful, multiparty democracy after years of authoritarian rule? Why do its relations with China and the US remain critical?
The authors address these questions as they assess Taiwan's trajectory since 1949 in the political, economic, and social spheres. They also consider More > | ![]() |
Gender in the Middle East and North Africa: Contemporary Issues and ChallengesJ. Michael Ryan and Helen Rizzo, editors Choice Outstanding Academic Book!
The role of gender in the Middle East and North Africa is widely discussed—but often little understood. Seeking to close that gap, the authors of this comprehensive study explore a wide range of issues related to gender in the region as they have been unfolding since the Arab Spring.
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