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How is it that the FBI, a domestic intelligence agency, operates beyond the US borders? What role does the bureau play in emerging democracies? In what ways does it contribute to US diplomacy and global security? Darren Tromblay tackles these intriguing questions to assess the FBI's presence abroad.

Examines the true crime genre to uncover the messages it conveys. Modern true crime, Dawn Cecil argues, has the potential to inform people about crime-related issues and the justice system - but it can also reinforce stereotypes. Her work deftly unpacks the impact of true crime stories on our perceptions, fears, and even the process of justice.

Explores what the families of murder victims confront as they encounter the multiple members of the criminal justice system. Based on extensive field research, this book is a uniquely comprehensive look at how the families of victims are helped, and sometimes hindered, by the justice system.

Is totalitarianism emerging as an acceptable alternative to democracy in Africa? And if so, with what consequences? Dave Peterson draws on extensive research in countries across the continent to thoroughly explore the dilemma of the totalitarian temptation.

With Latin America home to some of the most draconian bans on abortion in the world, abortion rights is one of the most controversial and hotly-contested topics in Latin American politics today. Jane Marcus-Delgado explores the ways in which key actors participate and shape strategies in the ongoing debate.

What part should corporate actors play in global governance? With regard to concerns over such issues as public health, education, human rights, and the environment, they arguably are influential. The authors of this book offer an empirically rich picture of the often-contentious governance roles of corporations in today's global political economy.

This work charts a conceptual framework for understanding emerging patterns of global politics and communication. After tracing the evolution of the world system, the author then draws out its implications for global systems of domination, development and discourse in the context of fragmentation.

In a country whose citizens have experienced prolonged exposure to intractable conflict, are there unique features to be found in Israeli society's core beliefs? And how - and to what effect - have those beliefs changed across the decades? To answer these questions, Neta Oren explores Israel's political culture.

What determines the outcome for rebels in contemporary African civil wars? How are "victory" and "defeat" measured? Is there any connection between a rebel group's organisation and its fate? Addressing these issues and more, Christopher Day explores the relationship between rebel groups and regime politics in Africa.

What is terrorism? How do terrorists operate - what are their means, targets, and motivations? How can governments prevent terrorist attacks from happening? Henry Prunckun and Troy Whitford address these questions in their systematic, comprehensive exploration of terrorism and counterterrorism.

Russian and Western experts explore the theory and realities of contemporary hybrid threats and information warfare, including the case of the Islamic State.

This fully updated new edition of reflects the recent development successes experienced in Africa, as well as the growing divergence between countries that are engaging with the global economy and those that remain more insular. The result is a comprehensive introduction to the development issues, actors, and institutions interacting across this diverse continent.

Amidst the many lamentations about the problems of democracy, Joe Foweraker turns his attention to specific questions: Is democracy incompatible with stark social inequalities? Why are so many democratic governments deemed unaccountable and beset by populist pressures? Perhaps most fundamentally, why does democratic theory have no answers to these questions?

In this now classic text, December Green and Laura Luehrmann show how history, economics, and politics converge to create the realities of life in the Global South. The authors offer an innovative blend of theory and empirical material as they introduce the politics of what was once called the ""third world"".

Who is "multiracial"? And who decides? Addressing these two fundamental questions, Melinda Mills builds on the work of Heather Dalmage to explore the phenomenon and consequences of racial border patrolling by strangers, family members, friends, and even multiracial people themselves.