George De Stefano - Editor

This Is Not Propaganda: Adventures in the War Against Reality

Peter Pomerantsev

An award-winning author takes us on a journey to the center of the information war, where unseen armies and authoritarians seek to define and reshape the truth.Perhaps the most important global trend of the last few years has been the rise--and transformation--of information warfare. In the digital age, real military engagement matters less than how it is broadcast. The result is a constant de... read more

By Any Means Necessary: Veterans Talk Torture in the War on Terror

John Tsukayama

If you thought the only way for you to return home safe was to embody the vilest evil, would you do it? We've always viewed veterans as patriots who defended our nation and destroyed worldwide threats. As such, we would never imagine them as perpetrators of institutionalized evil. In times of war, they're called upon to be their bravest selves. When times get desperate, they are forced to be t... read more

Ralph F. Turner, a Criminal Forensic Scientist Pioneer

Frederick L. Honhart

The book discusses the pioneering contributions of Ralph Turner to the field of forensic science. He was a founder of the American Academy of Forensic Sciences, the leading professional organization in the field. His work in developing standards for driving and alcohol was also the basis for drunk driving laws in the United States. Turner established the Crime Laboratory at the Kansas City Pol... read more

The Modern History of Iraq

Phebe Marr

The Modern History of Iraq is a remarkably readable account of contemporary Iraq, placing in historical perspective the crises and upheavals that continue to afflict the country. This text weaves together several important themes, including the search for a national identity, the struggle to achieve social and economic development, the changes in political dynamics, and the impact of foreign i... read more

In Days to Come: A New Hope for Israel

Avraham Burg

"The first childhood memory I have of my father is linked to the destruction of empires--the collapse of a world order that had once seemed eternal."So begins Avraham Burg's authoritative and deeply personal inquiry into the ambitions and failures of Israel and Judaism worldwide.Born in 1955, Burg witnessed firsthand many of the most dramatic and critical moments in Israeli history. Here, he c... read more

"Can We All Get Along?": Racial and Ethnic Minorities in American Politics

Paula McClain

Can We All Get Along Racial and Ethnic Minorities in American Politics

Latin American Politics and Development

Harvey F. Kline, Christine J. Wade, Howard J. Wiarda

For over thirty years, Latin American Politics and Development has kept instructors and students abreast of current affairs and changes in Latin America. Now in its ninth edition, this definitive text has been updated throughout and features contributions from experts in the field, including twenty new and revised chapters on Mexico, Central America,the Caribbean, and South America.

1: American Constitutional Law, Volume I: The Structure of Government

Ralph A. Rossum

American Constitutional Law, Volume I provides a comprehensive account of the nation's defining document, examining how its provisions were originally understood by those who drafted and ratified it, and how they have since been interpreted by the Supreme Court, Congress, the President, lower federal courts, and state judiciaries. Clear and accessible chapter introductions and a careful balanc... read more

2: American Constitutional Law, Volume II: The Bill of Rights and Subsequent Amendments (American Constitutional Law: The Bill of Rights & Subsequent Amendments (V2))

Ralph A. Rossum

The study of the Constitution and constitutional law is of fundamental importance to understanding the principles, prospects, and problems of America. American Constitutional Law, Volume II provides a comprehensive account of the nation's defining document, comparing how its provisions were originally understood by those who drafted and ratified it with contemporary constructions. The authors ... read more

Covering the United States Supreme Court in the Digital Age

The U.S. Supreme Court seeks to withhold information about its deliberations, while the press's job is to report and disseminate this information. These two objectives conflict and create tension between the justices and the reporters who cover them; add to that the increasing demands for transparency in the digital age and the result is an interesting dynamic between an institution that seeks... read more

European Bank Restructuring During the Global Financial Crisis (Palgrave Macmillan Studies in Banking and Financial Institutions)

Jakub Kerlin, Elżbieta Malinowska-Misiąg, Pawel Smaga, Bartosz Witkowski, Agnieszka K. Nowak, Anna Kozlowska, Piotr Wiśniewski

This book explores the diversity of restructuring instruments applied to financial institutions in EU countries during the Global Financial Crisis.

Reading William Blake (Reading Writers and their Work)

Saree Makdisi

William Blake (1757‒1827) is one of the most original and influential figures of the Romantic Age, known for his work as an artist, poet and printmaker. Grounding his ideas both in close reading and in the latest scholarship, Saree Makdisi offers an exciting and imaginative approach to reading Blake. By exploring some of the most important themes in Blake's work and connecting them to particul... read more

The International Law of Disaster Relief

Disasters can strike often and with unexpected fury, resulting in devastating consequences for local populations that are insufficiently prepared and largely dependent upon foreign aid in the wake of such catastrophes. International law can play a significant role in the recovery after inevitable natural disasters; however, without clear legal frameworks, aid may be stopped, delayed, or even h... read more