'In this excellent book, Mark LeVine presents us with a high-quality, original and penetrating historical account of the failed 'peace process' in Israel/Palestine. He displays an impressive ability to weave together historical, geographical and political knowledge. LeVine skillfully analyzes the ‘history of the present’ as a contemporary expression of long-term Western colonial ambitions in the Middle East and convincingly argues that such latter day colonialism - by its very nature - prevents genuine reconciliation.' - Oren Yiftachel, Ben-Gurion University

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'The Throes of Democracy offers a perceptive, and highly readable, interpretation of Brazil's recent past and present. An astute observer of politics, social mores, and popular culture, Bryan McCann constructs a portrait of contemporary Brazil that helps us to understand new and long-standing problems, while also accounting for Brazilian society's dynamism and ongoing democratization.' - Barbara Weinstein, New York University

'Lynn's book is a rich and elegant tour de force that both informs and challenges conventional perspectives on the two Koreas on multiple levels, from politics to popular culture, and re-affirms the importance of understanding the present and future of the divided peninsula in the context of its deeply-textured past. Among the plethora of recent books on Korea, this is one that truly stands out-a "must-read" for anyone interested in contemporary Korea, professional and layman alike.' - Carter J. Eckert, Yoon Se Young Professor of Korean History, Harvard University

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Algeria's democratic experiment is seminal in post-Cold War history. In this book Le Sueur shows that Algeria is at the very heart of contemporary debates about Islam and secular democracy. Between Terror and Democracy is a lively examination of how the fate of one country is entwined with much greater global issues.
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'This book approaches the daunting task of analyzing the contradictory, diverse, and divergent history of India since 1989 with uncommon intelligence. To its great merit, Power and Contestation addresses the multiple trends in Indian politics while also offering a coherent and sustained argument about the principal driving forces. To manage to accomplish all this while maintaining a perspective at once local and global is no mean feat.' - Gyan Prakash, Princeton University

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In 'On the Move' Alejandra Bronfman argues that the Carribean is, and has always been, deeply engaged with the wider world. From drugs and tourism to international political struggles, these islands form an integral part of world history and of the present, and are themselves in a constant state of economic and social flux in the face of global transformations.

‘Alejandra Bronfman concisely and elegantly deomstrates the continued enmeshing of Caribbean nations and people with the world beyond the Caribbean Sea. This book provides a very useful introduction to the contemporary Caribbean.’ - Diana Paton, Newcastle University

A concise, readable, yet rigorous narrative of the recent history of Iraq.

'Shows how internal and external dynamics shaped Iraq in the decade and a half before Bush invaded.' - Juan Cole, Univ of Michigan

'Impressive in its breadth, coverage and scope...an excellent read for experts and non-experts alike.' - Tareq Ismael, Univ of Calgary

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'Finally, a book that examines the new Mexico that emerged from the 1982 devaluation and the 1985 earthquake. Alexander Dawson weaves the interplay of globalization, neo-liberalism, national politics, and the everyday life of the Mexican people into a complex, insightful narrative.' - William H. Beezley, University of Arizona

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From Estonia to Macedonia, this book is a history of 15 Eastern European countries as they negotiate their transition from communism.

‘An exceedingly useful book...an exciting read.’ - Michael Geyer, Univ of Chicago.

'Insightful...sensitive local histories with sophisticated general theory.' - Charles S. Maier, Harvard University

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‘This short, smart book gives us a history of the catastrophes and resurgences that Russians have experienced since 1989...lively, informed [for] both students and specialists...’ - Ronald Grigor Suny, Univ of Michigan.

‘[Recommended] to all those who look for non-trivial approaches to understanding the modern world.' - Dr Lev Gudkov, Yuri Levada Analytical Center, Moscow

'The best starting point now available in English.' - Prof Stephen White, University of Glasgow
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