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Sage Publications POLITICS & TERRORISM

Sage Publications POLITICS & TERRORISM. Exhibited Titles September 2008 Marek Lewinson. Globalization and Crime. Katja Franko Aas October 2007 208pp £19.99 / £60.00 Superbly written textbook on a rapidly growing area of the curriculum. Globalization and Crime. Features & Benefits

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Sage Publications POLITICS & TERRORISM

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  1. Sage PublicationsPOLITICS & TERRORISM Exhibited Titles September 2008 Marek Lewinson

  2. Globalization and Crime Katja Franko Aas October 2007 208pp £19.99 / £60.00 Superbly written textbook on a rapidly growing area of the curriculum

  3. Globalization and Crime Features & Benefits • The only criminological textbook written on globalization • Concise and readable summary of complex issues • Timely and topical - accessible, systematic and well documented overview of post-9/11 debates • Author has excellent international profile • Well-developed pedagogical features

  4. Globalization and Crime Endorsements “A tour de force in exploring  the contradictions and complexities of crime and crime control in a globalized world.” Professor John Muncie, Open University “A rich and timely book, Globalization and Crime explains various complex concepts and developments in understandable terms and in a concise manner without being simplistic” René van Swaaningen, Professor of International & Comparative Criminology, Erasmus University Rotterdam “The long awaited synthesis of the sociological literature on globalization together with contemporary criminological theory… written very clearly and with a student readership in mind. It ultimately manages to be both a useful teaching tool, and a significant contribution to contemporary theorizing about the global system.” James Sheptycki, Associate Professor of Criminology, York University, Canada. “An indispensable text for criminology students and researchers.” Maggy Lee, Universities of Essex and Hong Kong

  5. History and Crime Barry S. Godfrey, Paul Lawrence and Chris A. Williams December 2007 192pp £19.99 / £60.00 A much-needed, analytical overview of historical perspectives on crime and criminal justice

  6. History and Crime Features & Benefits • Presents the historical background that is essential for understanding contemporary criminal justice • Case studies contextualise debates and provide examples that readers can readily understand • Excellent pedagogical features • Little competition • All degrees incorporate historical context

  7. Terrorism in Perspective Second Edition Sue Mahan University of Central Florida, Daytona Beach, USA Pamala L. Griset University of Central Florida, USA December 2007, 456pp P £ 29.99 SALES CONFERENCE, JUNE 2007

  8. Terrorism in Perspective, 2e • About this book • Core textbook (text-reader format) • Level: both undergraduate and postgraduate • Courses and Departments: Terrorism courses in Politics & International Relations, Sociology, and Criminology and Criminal Justice • SAGE has done very well with Martin: Understanding Terrorism (2006) SALES CONFERENCE, JUNE 2007

  9. Terrorism in Perspective, 2e • Features & Benefits • Reorganized to begin by examining the ‘what/ where/ why’ of terrorism:A new chapter provides a foundation for the book covering the definition of terrorism; the quantity, location and type of terrorists’ incidents around the globe; and sociological/ criminological theories that help explain terrorism. • The only major terrorism book to integrate readings from terrorism experts into a traditional text format. • Offers a greater focus on suicide bombings and Al-Qaeda. • Provides updated, thorough coverage of key topics, including extra discussion of state-sponsored terrorism. SALES CONFERENCE, JUNE 2007

  10. Essentials of Terrorism: Concepts and Controversies Gus Martin California State University, Dominguez Hills, USA January 2008, 296pp C £ 24.99 SALES CONFERENCE, JUNE 2007

  11. Essentials of Terrorism • About this book • Concise version of Gus Martin’s bestselling Understanding Terrorism2e (700 units through London since April 2006) • The briefer book is likely to be much more widely adopted on courses in UK and Europe: much smaller and less expensive • Courses: Terrorism courses in Politics & International Relations, Sociology, Criminology and Criminal Justice (undergrad and postgrad) SALES CONFERENCE, JUNE 2007

  12. Essentials of Terrorism • Features & Benefits • This brief text (app 250 pages) allows for greater flexibility in teaching, allowing professors to supplement it with other texts, collections of readings, articles, or multimedia materials. • Bulleted Chapter Objectives introduce readers to the subject under discussion. Tables, figures, and photographs supplement topical discussions. • Key Terms and Concepts section at the end of each chapter. • Recommended Readings and Recommended Web Sites encourage further learning YOUR MEETING TITLE HERE!! YOUR MEETING TITLE HERE!! SALES CONFERENCE, JUNE 2007

  13. Sage PublicationsPOLITICS & TERRORISM New & Key Titles September 2008

  14. The SAGE Handbook of Comparative Politics The SAGE Handbook of European Studies The SAGE Handbook of Conflict Resolution • interdisciplinary • multi-level • (from individual to international) • applicable for both • theory and practice • Explores the transformations that • characterise contemporary Europe • Investigates how best to • study Europe • Consolidates European Studies and • provides a platform for future study • Increases the profile of • European Studies Part I: sub-fields within comparative politics Part II: mainstream issues Part III: emerging problems Part IV: new issues Jacob Bercovitch (University of Canterbury, NZ) Victor Kremenyuk (Russian Academy of Science) I William Zartman (Johns Hopkins University) Todd Landman (University of Essex) Neil Robinson (University of Limerick) Chris Rumford (Royal Holloway) conflict resolution, conflict studies, peace studies, war studies, diplomacy, negotiation, bargaining, international law, peacekeeping, humanitarianism, etc

  15. The SAGE Library ofInternational Relations • 10 published major works • 12 more to come International Relations of Asia-Pacific, Cold War; American Foreign Policy; International Ethics

  16. February 2009 January 2009 October 2009 Ethnic Conflict Approaches to International Relations Ronald B Mitchell (University of Oregon) Stephen Chan (University of London) Cerwyn Moore (University of Birmingham) • Each chapter focuses on • ethnic conflict case studies • Examines traditional approaches to IR • Focuses on non-Western theories • of global politics • International political solutions • to global environmental problems • Should sit well alongside upcoming titles • Genocide and Ecological Economics Conflict Resolution International Relations International Studies Security Studies Anthropology Sociology Geography International Environmental Politics Rajat Ganguly (Murdoch University)

  17. November 2008 The Encyclopedia of Libertarianism Ronald Hamowy (University of Alberta) • Introduction to and compendium • of libertarian scholarship • Historical, sociological, • and economic aspects • Over 300 A-to-Z signed entries • Criticisms of libertarianism • from different perspectives Reemergence of libertarian thought as a significant force

  18. SAGE is now a BIG GAME PLAYER in the Reference Market

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