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Dance Movement Therapy and Psycho-social Rehabilitation The Sampoornata Model

Dance Movement Therapy and Psycho-social Rehabilitation The Sampoornata Model

This book looks at the psychotherapeutic effects of Dance Movement Therapy (DMT) with a focus on the experiences of survivors of gender-based violence and their social development psycho-social rehabilitation and reintegration within society. The author a sociologist and dancer uses a model she calls Sampoornata— or Fulfilment to merge sociology and dance in order to help survivors of sexual violence overcome their trauma. Sampoornata was developed to help survivors of gender-based violence and trafficking by focusing on their specific needs and helping them to express themselves and overcome emotional and psychological pain. Through interviews with and detailed narratives of survivors the book takes the readers through the development of the model its implementation practice and impact on their lives. Situated within the social cultural as well as geographical context of India the book is an important resource for rethinking the creative approaches theories and practice of DMT worldwide. This book will be of interest to researchers and students of psychology psychotherapy dance and movement studies and to those who work with dance and movement therapy. It will also be useful for professionals working in the areas of gender violence trafficking trauma psycho-social rehabilitation and well-being. | Dance Movement Therapy and Psycho-social Rehabilitation The Sampoornata Model

GBP 120.00
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Africa in World Affairs Politics of Imperialism the Cold War and Globalisation

Africa in World Affairs Politics of Imperialism the Cold War and Globalisation

Africa finds itself at the centre stage of world politics in the twenty-first century. To truly determine its rising influence and role in world affairs would mean unravelling the politics of imperialism the Cold War and globalisation. Going beyond Euro-American perspectives this book presents a comprehensive study of Africa and its role in world politics. Africa in World Affairs: • Closely examines the transition of Africa in its colonial and post-colonial phases; • Explores the intellectual history of modern Africa through liberation struggles social movements leaders and thinkers; • Investigates the continent’s relationships with former colonial powers such as Britain France and Portugal; untangles complexities of French neo-colonialism and sheds light on the role of the superpower such as the USA and major and rising powers like China and India; • Highlights complex and wide-ranging diversities of the region and the ways in which it continues to negotiate with issues of modernity racism and globalisation. A core text on Africa and the world this book will be indispensable for students of African studies politics and international relations and history. It will also be a must-read for policymakers diplomats and government think tanks. | Africa in World Affairs Politics of Imperialism the Cold War and Globalisation

GBP 36.99
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The Secret History of Mumbai Terror Attacks Fragile Frontiers

The Secret History of Mumbai Terror Attacks Fragile Frontiers

Critical questions remain unanswered on the events of the cold-blooded and devastating terror attacks in Mumbai on 26 November 2008. Investigative and introspective this book offers a lucid and graphic account of the ill-fated day and traces the changing dynamics of terror in South Asia. Using new insights it explores South Asia’s regional dynamics of antagonism the ever-present challenge to the frontiers of India Pakistan and the terrorism question the strife in Afghanistan and the self-serving selective US ‘war on terror’. Including a new Afterword this second edition will greatly interest those in defence security and strategic studies politics and international relations peace and conflict studies media and journalism and South Asian studies as well as the general reader. | The Secret History of Mumbai Terror Attacks Fragile Frontiers

GBP 38.99
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Locating BRICS in the Global Order Perspectives from the Global South

Locating BRICS in the Global Order Perspectives from the Global South

BRICS is conceivably the most formidable organisation to have emerged in the post-Cold War period in the non-Western world. This book highlights the significance of BRICS in a wider global context and foregrounds the long-pending demand for the reform of global governance institutions. The volume: • Traces how the organisation came into being and looks at the distinct norms and principles espoused by it • Discusses the glaring limitations of the existing institutions of global governance • Explores the economic growth and the rising political influence of BRICS states • Analyses the internal threats to the survival of the organisation and assesses its prospects in the foreseeable future. A significant intervention in situating BRICS as one of the major players in global governance the book will be of great interest to students and scholars of international political economy international business and finance international relations politics and Global South Studies. | Locating BRICS in the Global Order Perspectives from the Global South

GBP 39.99
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Realist Paradigm of International Relations Power Systems and Game Theories

Realist Paradigm of International Relations Power Systems and Game Theories

This book explores realist theories—also called power politics approaches formulations of systems theories and game theory in International Relations (IR). The first section of the book focuses on theories of Early Classical Realism—Thucydides Machiavelli and Hobbes and two Asian exponents—Kautilya and Han Fei Tzu. It covers the rise and fall of different schools of imperial geopolitics including those developed during the Cold-War and postmodern periods. It also discusses theories proposed by three stalwarts of Neoclassical Realism— Niebuhr Carr and Morgenthau; the Neorealism of Waltz; Strategic Realism of Schelling; and Offensive Realism of Mearsheimer. The book also examines theoretic formulations of Kaplan Modelski Rosecrance McClelland Holsti and Singer as well as game theory and its relevance and application in international relations. It explores diverse variants of theories of power in international relations through a critical readings of texts and IR literature. This book will be of interest to researchers and students of political science international relations history and law. | Realist Paradigm of International Relations Power Systems and Game Theories

GBP 34.99
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India and Global Governance A Rising Power and Its Discontents

India and Global Governance A Rising Power and Its Discontents

This volume explores India’s role in the global governance architecture post–Cold War. It shows how with a rise in India’s capabilities there is an expectation from its external interlocutors that New Delhi ought to play a larger global role. As Indian policymakers redefine their engagements in the global policy matrix the chapters in the volume analyse India’s role as a challenger and a stakeholder in world politics; its uneasy relationship with Western liberal democracies; and its role in shaping new structures of global governance. The volume focuses on a host of critical issues including nuclear policy climate action politics India’s bid for a permanent seat at the UN Security Council humanitarian interventions trade governance democracy promotion India’s engagement with other emerging powers in platforms such as the BRICS the changing dynamics with its neighbours and maritime governance. A timely reimagining of global politics this book will be of great interest to scholars and researchers of politics and international relations climate change military and strategic studies economics and South Asian studies. | India and Global Governance A Rising Power and Its Discontents

GBP 38.99
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Understanding the China Threat

Understanding the China Threat

This book examines the contours of the Sino-American confrontation and its future trajectories. It delineates the two major causes of the friction in Sino-American relations—change in the balance of power in China’s favor and the conf licting ideologies of the two states—and emphasizes why it is imperative for the U. S. to hold on to its ideological principles. It demonstrates the ultimate and irreconcilable gap in the visions the two competitors have for international politics and consequently why conf lict—certainly cold and very possibly hot—is inevitable. The authors also suggest measures which the U. S. can adopt to sustain its leadership and deter China’s ideology and vision for the future of global politics. A significant contribution to the study of Sino-American relations the volume will be of interest to scholars and researchers of international relations foreign policy and U. S. and Chinese politics. It will be of great interest to think tanks public policy professionals and the interested general reader. | Understanding the China Threat

GBP 38.99
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The Sino-Indian War of 1962 New perspectives

The Sino-Indian War of 1962 New perspectives

The Sino-Indian border war of 1962 forms a major landmark in South Asian Asian and Cold War history. Among others it resulted in an unresolved conflict permanently hindering rapprochement between China and India the establishment of the Sino-Pakistani axis the deepening of the Sino-Soviet split and had a lasting impact on Indian domestic affairs. This volume draws on new documentary evidence to re-evaluate perceptions motivations and decision-making processes of both antagonists but also of third powers immediately affected by the conflict. It also investigates the effect on India’s internal politics its Constitution the Communist Party of India and the fate of Indians of Chinese origin. Finally it analyses how the conflict is viewed in India today and its ramifications for India–China relationship. A major intervention in the Asian historical landscape this book will be indispensable to scholars and researchers of modern history especially of modern South Asia and China international relations defence and strategic studies international politics and government. It will also be useful for think-tanks and government agencies. | The Sino-Indian War of 1962 New perspectives

GBP 42.99
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Understanding Globalisation Challenges and Prospects

Understanding Globalisation Challenges and Prospects

The book examines contemporary globalisation which signifies a growing interconnectedness between people and societies across the world through increasing flows of people goods services finance and ideas across the borders. The concept of globalisation and its meaning is discussed through insights from scholars such as David Held Anthony Giddens David Harvey Arjun Appadurai Ulrich Beck Manuel Castells Saskia Sassen and many other scholars to explain divergent perspectives of globalisation. The book also studies threats like nuclear weapons proliferation global terrorism environmental security issues global justice poverty migration and global shifts. It aims to generate readers’ interest in understanding globalisation and analysing the changing dynamics of world politics by studying it from diverse viewpoints. The emergence of COVID-19 and resurgence of great power politics has given rise to the debate of de-globalisation and return of a new kind of ‘cold war’. In this context this volume will also help readers to understand globalisation in the present changing world order. The book will be useful to the students of political science international relations and other interdisciplinary social sciences subjects like political economy and global/international politics. | Understanding Globalisation Challenges and Prospects

GBP 130.00
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Concise History of Indian Economy Perspectives on Economy and International Relations 1600s to 2020s

Concise History of Indian Economy Perspectives on Economy and International Relations 1600s to 2020s

This book presents a concise economic history of India from 1600 to the mobile economy of the twenty-first century. It examines political events social history and economic developments across the world through the years to showcase how India has navigated its economic past present and future and shaped events that for years controlled the Indian economy. This volume covers a range of important themes which include: Medieval fiscal systems and the European surge in India The impact of the British Industrial Revolution on India; English interventionism and policies; the imperialistic economy and its impact Indian economy and nationalist movement in the nineteenth and early-twentieth century; the Great Depression and its global consequences Gandhiism and ‘mass nationalism’; Independence and Partition; the impact of the World Wars; the inter-war economy; the rise of the dollar and other key global trends The Cold War and India Constitutional remedies nation-building and industrial policies; food security the Green Revolution and the power politics of 1970s Liberalization privatization and globalization in the 1990s; and The economy of war and peace India–China relations and current trends in political economy The book offers a lucid and insightful narrative of how the economy unfolded in India. It will interest readers of Indian history economic history and South Asian history and other general readers. | Concise History of Indian Economy Perspectives on Economy and International Relations 1600s to 2020s

GBP 35.99
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