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Democracy and Political Change in Sub-Saharan Africa

Wiseman, John A.
Democracy and Political Change in Sub-Saharan Africa
Since the end of the 1980s the most important political development in Sub-Saharan Africa has been the movement towards democracy. This is something that has affected nearly all the countries in the region in varying degrees. This book provides the reader with a set of case studies covering a diverse range of African states in order to identify the major causes of recent change, the progress made so far and what the prospects for the future mi...

CHF 190.00

Joy in Mudville

Wiseman, John B.
Joy in Mudville
This collection of essays by experts on baseball history focuses on the national pastime as a marker of our times and our cultural ideals. Topics include the rise of baseball in the nineteenth century, the influence of iconic players from Honus Wagner to Jackie Robinson, the fates of great teams well known (the Yankees and Orioles) and undeservedly obscure (the Elite Giants), and the advances of Latinos and blacks on the field and in the broad...

CHF 69.00

Global Nation?

Wiseman, John
Global Nation?
Globalization is one of the buzzwords of the late twentieth century, yet its meaning is elusive. Retrenchments, global warming, currency devaluations, etc. are often explained as unavoidable consequences of globalization, and even everyday things from food and clothes to television are apparently impacted upon by globalization. This book provides an accessible exploration of the meanings and implications of globalization. It explores a range o...

CHF 59.90