Migration, Urbanity and Cosmopolitanism in a Globalized World (LeJeune Catherine)(Paperback)

Migration, Urbanity and Cosmopolitanism in a Globalized World (LeJeune Catherine)(Paperback)

Chapter 1. Migration, Urbanity and Cosmopolitanism in a Globalized World: An Introduction.- Part I: Making Cosmopolitan Places in a Globalized World.- Chapter 2. Generic Places: The Construction of Home and the Lived Experience of Cosmopolitanization.- Chapter 3. Making Cosmopolitan Spaces: Urban

Migration, Urbanity and Cosmopolitanism in a Globalized World (LeJeune Catherine)(Pevná vazba)

Chapter 1. Migration, Urbanity and Cosmopolitanism in a Globalized World: An Introduction.- Part I: Making Cosmopolitan Places in a Globalized World.- Chapter 2. Generic Places: The Construction of Home and the Lived Experience of Cosmopolitanization.- Chapter 3. Making Cosmopolitan Spaces: Urban

Readings in Planning Theory (Fainstein Susan S.)(Paperback)

Featuring updates and revisions to reflect rapid changes in an increasingly globalized world, Readings in Planning Theory remains the definitive resource for the latest theoretical and practical debates within the field of planning theory. Represents the newest edition of the leading text in

Visual Coexistence: Informationdesign and Typography in the Intercultural Field (Baur Ruedi)(Paperback)

In a globalized world, Asian, Latin and Arabic characters and visual cultures appear side by side and woven together. The coexistence of different visual cultures is now part of our daily lives and a given feature of our communication systems. But how do we best present information, structures and

Co-Existing in a Globalized World: Key Themes in Inter-Professional Ethics (Bashir Hassan)(Paperback)

The internationalization of professional practices and the export of western technology and higher education are accompanied by a need to establish international standards of ethics across different professions. This pioneering and provocative group of essays constitutes essential reading for those

Migration and Political Theory (Brock Gillian)(Paperback)

Migration dominates contemporary politics across the world, and there has been a corresponding surge in political theorizing about the complex issues that it raises. In a world in which borders seem to be solidifying while the number of displaced people soars, how should we think about the

Gangsters and Other Statesmen: Mafias, Separatists, and Torn States in a Globalized World (Mandic Danilo)(Paperback)

How global organized crime shapes the politics of borders in modern conflictsSeparatism has been on the rise across the world since the end of the Cold War, dividing countries through political strife, ethnic conflict, and civil war, and redrawing the political map. Gangsters and Other Statesmen

Postcolonialism and Migration in French Comics (McKinney Mark)(Paperback)

Postcolonialism and migration are major themes in contemporary French comics and have roots in the Algerian War (1954-62), anti-racist struggle, and mass migration to France. This volume studies comics from the formal dismantling of the French colonial empire in 1962 up to the present. French

A Year in the Art World (Israel Matthew)(Pevná vazba)

The world of contemporary art has become more globalized and transparent in the last few decades, yet it is still perceived as closed-off and obscure. In A Year in the Art World, Matthew Israel takes the reader on a cross-continental journey through a year in the field of art, lifting the veil on a

Cosmopolitanism - Ethics in a World of Strangers (Appiah Kwame Anthony)(Paperback / softback)

Challenges the separatist doctrines which have come to dominate our understanding of the world. This work revives the ancient philosophy of Cosmopolitanism, which dates back to the Cynics of the 4th century, as a means of understanding the complex

Everything Changes (Bybee Catherine)(Paperback)

A woman proving herself in a man's world finds love in the suspenseful and emotional conclusion to the Creek Canyon series from New York Times bestselling author Catherine Bybee.As the only female civil engineer in her department, Grace Hudson needs space from men. Her last love interest

Social Movements in a Globalized World (Flesher Fominaya Cristina)(Pevná vazba)

As the world experiences social unrest, polarization, and faces complex challenges, citizens are taking to the squares and streets to demand change. From climate change protests to far-right extremism, social movements are mobilizing around the key social and political issues of our times. In this

Here, There, and Elsewhere: The Making of Immigrant Identities in a Globalized World (Shams Tahseen)(Paperback)

Challenging the commonly held perception that immigrants' lives are shaped exclusively by their sending and receiving countries, Here, There, and Elsewhere breaks new ground by showing how immigrants are vectors of globalization who both produce and experience the interconnectedness of

Economic Development in Africa Report 2018: Migration and Structural Transformation (United Nations)(Paperback)

The EDAR 2018 titled 'Migration and Structural Transformation in Africa' highlights how intra-African migration is of relevance to the agenda for regional and continental integration and shows that there are still many knowledge gaps, including on the relationship between migration, economic and

International Migration and the Future of Populations and Labour in Europe (Kupiszewski Marek)(Paperback)

The changes of populations are determined by fertility, mortality and migration. On the national level, international migration is a factor of increasing demographic, economic, social and political importance. This book addresses the debate on the impact of international migration and economic

Captives: How Stolen People Changed the World (Cameron Catherine M.)(Paperback)

In Captives: How Stolen People Changed the World archaeologist Catherine M. Cameron provides an eye-opening comparative study of the profound impact captives of warfare and raiding have had on small-scale societies through time. Cameron provides a new point of orientation for archaeologists,

Catherine's War (Billet Julia)(Paperback)

'A shining story of a young girl who struggles to come of age and find her place in a world fraught with danger.' --Susan Campbell Bartoletti, Newbery Honor-winning author of Hitler Youth* Winner of the Youth Prize at the Angoul me International Comics Festival (voted by readers) * Winner of the

Voice of an Angel (Cookson Catherine)(Paperback / softback)

'Humour, toughness, resolution and generosity are Cookson virtues . In the specialised world of women's popular fiction, Cookson has created her own territory.' - Helen Dunmore, The TimesEveryone, including her family, thought Ward Gibson would marry Daisy

Migration into art: Transcultural identities and art-making in a globalised world (Petersen Anne Ring)(Paperback)

Provides close readings of works by internationally renowned artists, including Rina Banerjee, Yinka Shonibare, Fred Wilson, Pat Ward Williams and Bharti

On Cosmopolitanism and Forgiveness (Derrida Jacques)(Paperback)

One of the world's most famous philosophers, Jacques Derrida, explores difficult questions in this important and engaging book. Is it still possible to uphold international hospitality and justice in the face of increasing nationalism and civil strife in so many countries? Drawing on examples of

Sylvia and Bird (Rayner Catherine)(Paperback / softback)

Sylvia is the only dragon in the whole world, and she is very lonely . . . until one day, she meets Bird. Tiny and chirpy, so different from the huge dragon, Bird somehow changes Sylvia's life for

Unforgetting: A Memoir of Family, Migration, Gangs, and Revolution in the Americas (Lovato Roberto)(Paperback)

Augustus and His Smile in Welsh and English (Rayner Catherine)(Paperback / softback)

Augustus and His Smile in Romanian and English (Raynor Catherine)(Paperback / softback)