Login | Sign Up | Settings | Wish List

 



Searching ...
0 %





Do No Harm(3rd Edition)
How Aid Can Support Peace - Or War
by Mary B. Anderson, Lynne Rienner Publishers
Paperback, 170 Pages, Published 2010 by Lynne Rienner Pub
ISBN-13: 978-1-55587-834-4, ISBN: 1-55587-834-2

"Echoing the words of the Hippocratic Oath, the author challenges aid agency staff to take responsibility for the ways that their assistance affects conflicts. Mary B. Anderson cites the experiences of many aid providers in war-torn societies to show that international assistance - even when it is effective in saving lives, alleviating suffering and furthering sustainable development - too often reinforces divisions among contending grou ..."






The Changing Currents of Transpacific Integration
China, the TPP, and Beyond
by Adrian H. Hearn, Margaret Myers, Lynne Rienner Publishers
Hardcover, 230 Pages, Published 2016 by Lynne Rienner Publishers, Inc.
ISBN-13: 978-1-62637-564-2, ISBN: 1-62637-564-X

"This comprehensive assessment of transpacific economic integration explores the many ways that new approaches to multilateral cooperation, and notably the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), are transforming the regional landscape. Reflecting diverse views on the merits of new and wide-ranging agreements, the authors consider: To what extent will the TPP facilitate the US "pivot" to Asia at a time when China, not a TPP member, is attemptin ..."






Little Black Fish and Other Modern Persian Stories
by Samad Behrangi, Lynne Rienner Publishers
Paperback, 133 Pages, Published 2016 by Lynne Rienner Publishers
ISBN-13: 978-0-914478-22-5, ISBN: 0-914478-22-2

"A collection of stories that express criticism of the social, political, and economic structures of contemporary Iran."






Foreign Policy Analysis Beyond North America
by Klaus Brummer, Valerie M. Hudson, Lynne Rienner Publishers
Hardcover, 242 Pages, Published 2015 by Lynne Rienner Publishers, Inc.
ISBN-13: 978-1-62637-197-2, ISBN: 1-62637-197-0

"North American scholars typically do not hesitate to make pronouncements about foreign policy processes and outcomes in other countries. And despite ample evidence to the contrary, the perception that foreign policy analysis is still largely a North American scholarly enterprise persists. Foreign Policy Analysis Beyond North America challenges this perception, providing a rich overview of work by scholars in Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin ..."






Empathy and Rage(1st Edition)
Female Genital Mutilation in African Literature
by Tobe Levin, Augustine H. Asaah, Augustine H. Assah, Lynne Rienner Publishers
Paperback, 240 Pages, Published 2010 by Lynne Rienner Publishers
ISBN-13: 978-0-9555079-4-6, ISBN: 0-9555079-4-4

"This is an important book about an important topic that some misguided cultural nationalists would rather keep wrapped under the silences and perversions of tradition. A subject that has generated intense debate about culture, gender, sexuality, women s rights and human rights; this book offers the searing, unsparing gaze that only literature can provide. The collection derives its freshness and power from its excavation of representati ..."






Agriculture and Reform in Syria(Updated)
(St. Andrews Papers on Contemporary Syria)
by Raymond A. Hinnebusch, Atieh El Hindi, Myriam Ababsa, Mounzer Khaddam, Munzer Khaddam, Lynne Rienner Publishers
Paperback, 114 Pages, Published 2010 by Lynne Rienner Pub
ISBN-13: 978-0-9559687-7-8, ISBN: 0-9559687-7-1

"How have recent economic reforms affected Syria's agricultural sector? Addressing this question, the authors give particular attention to the implications of the reforms for rural society. Contents: Foreword--R. Hinnebusch; The Ba'th's Rural Revolution--R. Hinnebusch; Syria's Agricultural Sector: Situation, Role, Challenges, and Prospects--A. El Hindi; Syrian Agriculture Between Reality and Potential--M. Khaddam; Agrarian Counter Refo ..."






Understanding the Contemporary Caribbean(2nd Edition)
(Understanding: Introductions to the States and Regions of the Contemporary World)
by Richard S. Hillman, Thomas J. D'agostino, Lynne Rienner Publishers
Paperback, 429 Pages, Published 2009 by Lynne Rienner Pub
ISBN-13: 978-1-58826-663-7, ISBN: 1-58826-663-X

"Carefully designed to enhance readers' comprehension of the diversity and complexities of the region, ""Understanding the Contemporary Caribbean"" ranges in coverage from history to politics and economics, from the environment to ethnicity, from religion to the Caribbean diaspora. Each topic is covered in an accessible style, but with reference to the latest scholarship. This new edition has been thoroughly updated to reflect recent eve ..."






Three Continents
Oranges in the Sun : Contemporary Short Stories from the Arabian Gulf
by Deborah Akers, Abubaker A. Bagader, Lynne Rienner Publishers
Hardcover, 250 Pages, Published 2007 by Lynne Rienner Publishers
ISBN-13: 978-0-89410-893-8, ISBN: 0-89410-893-X

"Already widely known in the Gulf region, the stories in Oranges in the Sun are now available in English for the first time. Tales of hope and love, bereavement and acceptance, wonder and dismay reflect the new challenges confronting traditional tribal societies. Topics range from class struggle to immigration to the first Gulf War to the complexities of life transitions in the context of modern life. The authors - from Bahrain, Kuwait, ..."






Oranges in the Sun(Updated)
Short Stories from the Arabian Gulf
by Deborah S. Akers, Abubaker A. Bagader, Lynne Rienner Publishers
Paperback, 239 Pages, Published 2007 by Lynne Rienner Publishers
ISBN-13: 978-0-89410-869-3, ISBN: 0-89410-869-7

"Already widely known in the Gulf region, the stories in Oranges in the Sun are now available in English for the first time. Tales of hope and love, bereavement and acceptance, wonder and dismay reflect the new challenges confronting traditional tribal societies. Topics range from class struggle to immigration to the first Gulf War to the complexities of life transitions in the context of modern life. The authors - from Bahrain, Kuwait, ..."






Project of the European Centre for Conflict Prevention
Bridging the Divide : Peacebuilding in the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
by Editor-Edy Kaufman, Editor-Walid Salem, Editor-Juliette Verhoeven, Lynne Rienner Publishers
Hardcover, 321 Pages, Published 2006 by Lynne Rienner Pub
ISBN-13: 978-1-58826-365-0, ISBN: 1-58826-365-7

"In the midst of the continuing violence of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, there are many who remain committed to moving forward on the road to peace. The Palestinian and Israeli contributors to this book, recognizing the great potential of civil society and NGOs for the peacebuilding process, focus on realistic opportunities for conflict transformation. Drawing from the experiences of the post-Oslo period - seeking to learn from the ..."






Annual Review of Global Peace Operations 2006. A Project of the Center of International Cooperation
by Ian Johnstone, U.A., Lynne Rienner Publishers
Paperback, 317 Pages, Published 2006 by Lynne Rienner Publishers
ISBN-13: 978-1-58826-441-1, ISBN: 1-58826-441-6

"Henning A. Frantzen, NATO Peace Support Operations 1991-1999: Policies and Doctrines (New York: Frank Cass/Taylor & Francis, 2005), p. 78. ..."






Understanding Contemporary Latin America,(3rd Edition)
by Richard S. Hillman, Lynne Rienner Publishers
Paperback, 449 Pages, Published 2005 by Lynne Rienner Publishers
ISBN-13: 978-1-58826-341-4, ISBN: 1-58826-341-X

"Thoroughly updated to reflect recent events and trends, this new edition of Understanding Contemporary Latin America treats the range of issues facing the region in the first decade of the twenty-first century. The authors provide current, thorough analyses not only of history, politics, and economics, but also environmental concerns, class and ethnicity, the role of women, religious beliefs, education, and cultural expression. Each top ..."






Crafting The New Nigeria(Illustrated)
Confronting The Challenges
by Robert I. Rotberg, Lynne Rienner Publishers
Hardcover, 272 Pages, Published 2004 by Lynne Rienner Pub
ISBN-13: 978-1-58826-299-8, ISBN: 1-58826-299-5

"Civil Disorder Is the Disease of Ibadan: Chieftaincy and Civic Culture in a Colonial City. Athens, OH, 2002. West, Deborah. Governing Nigeria: Continuing Issues After the Elections. Cambridge, MA, 2003. Whitaker, Cyril S., Jr. The Politics of Tradition: Continuity and Change in Northern Nigeria, 1946-1966. Princeton, 1970. Williams, Pat Ama Tokunbo. "Religion, Violence and Displacement in Nigeria." Journal of Asian and African Stud ..."






The United Nations
Confronting the Challenges of a Global Society
by Jean E. Krasno, Lynne Rienner Publishers
Paperback, 430 Pages, Published 2004 by Lynne Rienner Pub
ISBN-13: 978-1-58826-280-6, ISBN: 1-58826-280-4

"Despite the high visibility of the United Nations in various peacekeeping operations, the enormous role that it plays in the global arena goes largely unnoticed. This new book focuses on that larger role, bringing to life the evolutionary process of multilateral interaction that is the foundation of the organization, the sometimes heated politics behind its operations, and the key personalities who have shaped it. The authors move from ..."






Drugs and Democracy in Latin America
The Impact of U.S. Policy (Hardback)
by Eileen Rosin, Coletta A. Youngers, Lynne Rienner Publishers
Hardcover, 414 Pages, Published 2004 by Lynne Rienner Pub
ISBN-13: 978-1-58826-278-3, ISBN: 1-58826-278-2

"Although the U.S. has spent more than USD25 billion on international drug-control programs, it has failed to reduce the supply of cocaine and heroin entering the country. It has, however, succeeded in generating widespread, often profoundly damaging, consequences, most notably in Latin America and the Caribbean. The authors of Drugs and Democracy in Latin America offer a comprehensive review of U.S. drug-control policies toward the regi ..."






Understanding Contemporary Africa(3rd Edition)
(First Flight Level One Reader)
by April A. Gordon, Donald L. Gordon, Lynne Rienner Publishers
Paperback, 477 Pages, Published 2001 by Lynne Rienner Pub
ISBN-13: 978-1-55587-850-4, ISBN: 1-55587-850-4

"This work faces the important issues in this region in the beginning of the 21st century. Designed as a core text for courses on Africa, it provides an analysis of history, politics, economics, class, ethnicity, the role of women and religious beliefs. It also assists the reader with maps and a glossary to enhance the text."






North Korea After Kim Il Sung
by Dae-Sook Suh, Chae-Jin Lee, Lynne Rienner Publishers, Frederica M. Bunge
Hardcover, 275 Pages, Published 1998 by Lynne Rienner Publishers
ISBN-13: 978-1-55587-763-7, ISBN: 1-55587-763-X

"This study discusses the state of North Korea's domestic affairs as it attempts to move away from its extreme isolationism in foreign policy. It examines North Korea's international relations and highlights the threats that North Koreans perceive about their own security and sovereignty."






Political and Economic Liberalization(Updated)
Dynamics and Linkages in Comparative Perspective
by Gerd Nonneman, Lynne Rienner Publishers
Hardcover, 329 Pages, Published 1996 by Lynne Rienner Pub
ISBN-13: 978-1-55587-639-5, ISBN: 1-55587-639-0

"1993. STEPHEN. KIRBY. AND. SALLY. HARRIS. The South Korea of the mid- 1990s was strikingly different from the same country a mere decade earlier. A former dissident was now president, and the democratic process was becoming increasingly entrenched. Economically. too, reform had made considerable strides. Although domestic dynamics were important, one of the themes of this chapter will be the role played by U.S. policy in forcing the ..."






Annual Review of Global Peace Operations, 2011
by Lynne Rienner Publishers
Paperback, 400 Pages, Published 2011 by Lynne Rienner Publishers
ISBN-13: 978-1-58826-793-1, ISBN: 1-58826-793-8

"Unique in its breadth of coverage, the Annual Review of Global Peace Operations presents the most detailed collection of data on peace operations those launched by the UN, by regional organizations, by coalitions, and by individual nations that is available. Features of the 2011 volume include: a thematic focus on current operations in periods of transition, a summary analysis of trends and developments in peace operations through 2010, ..."






Critical Perspectives on Dennis Brutus(1st Edition)
by Craig W. Mcluckie, Patrick J. Colbert, Lynne Rienner Publishers
Paperback, 270 Pages, Published 1995 by Passeggiata Pr
ISBN-13: 978-0-89410-770-2, ISBN: 0-89410-770-4

"Poet, activist, teacher, and scholar, Dennis Brutus is an influential figure in African literature. Exploring his life and writings, this volume looks at Brutus's childhood, university days, his arrest and imprisonment, and his eventual return to South Africa in 1991."



Continue Search >>

All Authors

Lynne Rienner Publishers

Mary Anderson

Richard Hillman

Abubaker Bagader

Deborah Akers

Samad Behrangi

Adrian Hearn

Margaret Myers

Klaus Brummer

Valerie Hudson


All Bindings

Paperback

Hardcover


All Editions

1st Edition

2nd Edition

3rd Edition

Illustrated

Updated


All Years

2014 - 2016

2011 - 2014

2008 - 2011

2005 - 2008

2002 - 2005

1999 - 2002

1996 - 1999

1993 - 1996

1990 - 1993