This volume offers an accessible and wide-ranging introduction to the history of international political thought.
Taking as its starting-point the various concepts people have used to think about differences between political communities, the book explores changing perceptions of international p[...]

In this lively new book, Richard Giulianotti provides a critical sociological interpretation of modern sport. As global festivals such as the Olympic Games and football's World Cup demonstrate, sport's social, political, economic and cultural significance is becoming increasingly apparent across the[...]

What is politics? Is it a universal feature of all human societies, past and present? Is it tied to specific institutional arenas? Or is it found in all groups and organizations, large or small, formal or informal? This book provides answers to these important questions.[...]