This book discusses abortion in a non-Western, non-Christian context - in Thailand, where over 200,000 to 300,000 illegal abortions are performed each year by a variety of methods.

Persistant poverty and extreme inequality are two of the most important features of the political economy of the Middle East. El-Ghonemy examines a number of factors influencing the region and also suggests some solutions to the problems faced.

In this short, accessible book Chris Layne and Brad Thayer argue the merits and demerits of an American empire.

This book controversially argues that the global political economy is hardening into distinct regional blocs, which threatens American prosperity and dangers US security by dividing the globe along economic and political lines.

A collection of essays exploring language, the mass media, education and everyday culture in Europe. Designed to enable readers to place themselves within the context of everyday Europe.