A short history of liberalism since the 1820s, one rooted in practical politics rather than abstract theorising. Liberalism is shown to be best understood as a political tradition that has been profoundly shaped by Britain’s unique and evolving political culture and by political realities.

A concise and up to date analysis of Mexico's economic development and the country's political economy suitable for a range of courses in Latin American studies and Development Studies.

Located between the tip of Japan and Taiwan, Okinawa is a tiny island of huge geopolitical importance. Its sovereignty is contested by China and as a strategic asset for US and Japanese military it is a potential target for North Korean missiles.

Located between the tip of Japan and Taiwan, Okinawa is a tiny island of huge geopolitical importance. Its US military bases means it has the attention of both China and North Korea.

Melissa Langworthy offers a political economy of women’s entrepreneurship that moves beyond the input-output perspectives that have consistently positioned female entrepreneurs as underperforming relative to their male counterparts.

This book argues that the modern-day complexities of the beautiful game - corruption in the international governing body and the sport's symbiotic relationship with gambling - together with its sheer economic size require more attention from government.

A compelling analysis of political racism in the Brexit campaign and in UK post-Brexit politics.

A critical examination of the promise and reality of the UN Sustainable Development Goal (#1) that seeks to eradicate poverty.