Reviews

"This book provides great insight into the work on genocide and its definitional deficiencies."

"Bott (Univ. of Nottingham, UK) has done extensive fieldwork in Nepal, including groundbreaking interviews with young adults who grew up in the orphanage system, producing an original and important critique of easily disparaged and oversimplified “orphanage tourism.” She reflects on the limits of Western humanitarianism, questioning the dominant “savior,” rescue, and child slavery discourses, presenting a more detailed and meaningful portrayal of the "orphans," and suggesting that unfettered capitalism is at the heart of most problems in Nepal. This excellent, informative, and short volume will interest professionals, advanced college students, and graduate students."

"Exceptionally informative, impressively well written, organized and presented, "AI and Ada: Artificial Translation and Creation of Literature" by Mark Seligman will prove a fascinating and inherently interesting study that is as thoughtful as it is thought-provoking. Of special and particular noteworthy to readers with an interest in artificial intelligence and its growing impact on social communication, human creativity, the language arts."

"The book excels in its sharp self-awareness of its own relevance, not only in capturing the “creeping unease” of our response to climate change and other effects of the Anthropocene but also in articulating the strange hyperawareness of seclusion and mobility brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic."

"One cannot but wholeheartedly endorse the methodological principle that Coliva emphasises throughout the book: that in engaging with a philosopher’s work, one should always make clear whether one is doing exegesis or substantive philosophical work loosely inspired by the texts. And it is a commendable feature of Coliva’s work that she never strays away from this principle ... this volume should be warmly welcomed by practitioners of epistemology and Wittgenstein aficionados alike."

"Hedetoft is very adept at integrating abstract concepts with contemporary realities, particularly in the context of Max Weber’s treatment of states as holding the legitimate monopoly on the use of force and violence.[...] Employing a language and terminology that are accessible for a wide audience ... Hedetoft’s book offers a valuable contribution to the field, ensuring its relevance in the 2020s."

"It is full of arresting detail about a rarely discussed topic. Its sharpest focus is on Mexico, where journalism is genuinely a life-and-death issue, but it also covers Central and South America and provides personal stories of self-exiled journalists from Afghanistan, Gaza and Zimbabwe."

"Sakwa’s book is a timely, provocative and insightful contribution to contemporary international relations scholarship, of interest to scholars, students and ordinary readers who are interested in Cold War, international relations, foreign policy and world order."

"A welcome addition to the affordable housing literature. ... Friedman and Bates effectively show how housing solutions can promote affordable and livable communities."

"The book provides insights into arguably the twentieth century’s most exciting publishing phenomenon: the development of paperback fiction."

"Propen has provided a compelling set of illustrations to identify a direction for wildlife corridor implementation in the future. Her emphasis on the value of human and wildlife coexistence through inclusion of interdisciplinary perspectives is a welcome and fresh addition to the body of literature on this topic."

"This book is a noteworthy work of Nandini Deo which critically explores the complex relationship between corporate social responsibility (CSR) and civil society organizations (CSOs) in India, offering both critique and guidance for a just and sustainable future."

"The Final Curtain offers an engaging introduction to the recurrent representational problems and theatrical traditions relating to death on stage."

"The specific contribution of this book lies in its fact-based advocacy for increased funding of MSMEs (micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises), with a particular focus on supporting micro-enterprises to grow into small and medium-sized businesses. The author provides numerous examples of successful funding initiatives, showing that positive outcomes are achieved when certain key criteria are met."

"Galina Yemelianova’s book makes an undeniable contribution to the scholarly understanding of Islam and Muslim identity in Eurasia from the medieval period to the present day. Islamic Leadership and the State in Eurasia is essential reading for scholars, students, and a broader audience interested in the dynamic historical and political transformations in the relations between the state and Islam in the Eurasian space."