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Sofas Only Come Out at Night (Hardcover): W David Lane Sofas Only Come Out at Night (Hardcover)
W David Lane; Illustrated by Heather C Hviding
R400 Discovery Miles 4 000 Ships in 12 - 17 working days
I Have Questions, Lots and Lots of Questions - A True Story of Christmas (Hardcover): David Lane I Have Questions, Lots and Lots of Questions - A True Story of Christmas (Hardcover)
David Lane; Illustrated by Caleb McBee
R510 Discovery Miles 5 100 Ships in 12 - 17 working days
A Soldier's Diary; the Story of a Volunteer, 1862-1865: David Lane A Soldier's Diary; the Story of a Volunteer, 1862-1865
David Lane
R859 Discovery Miles 8 590 Ships in 12 - 17 working days
My Dog Can't Jump (Hardcover): W David Lane My Dog Can't Jump (Hardcover)
W David Lane; Illustrated by Caleb McBee
R492 Discovery Miles 4 920 Ships in 12 - 17 working days
Civil War In West Virginia (Hardcover): Winthrop David Lane Civil War In West Virginia (Hardcover)
Winthrop David Lane
R760 Discovery Miles 7 600 Ships in 12 - 17 working days
The Detailed Kalorik Maxx Air Fryer Oven Cookbook for Beginners - Great Guide to Cook Low-Fat and Oil-Free Crispy Meals with... The Detailed Kalorik Maxx Air Fryer Oven Cookbook for Beginners - Great Guide to Cook Low-Fat and Oil-Free Crispy Meals with 500 Fast & Fresh Recipes (Hardcover)
David Lane
R794 Discovery Miles 7 940 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
The Banana Farm (Hardcover): David Lane The Banana Farm (Hardcover)
David Lane; Illustrated by Caleb McBee
R432 Discovery Miles 4 320 Ships in 12 - 17 working days
Agenda for Social Justice 3 - Solutions for 2024: Kristen Budd, Heather Dillaway, David Lane, Glenn W. Muschert, Manjusha Nair,... Agenda for Social Justice 3 - Solutions for 2024
Kristen Budd, Heather Dillaway, David Lane, Glenn W. Muschert, Manjusha Nair, …
R420 Discovery Miles 4 200 Ships in 12 - 17 working days
The Eurasian Project and Europe - Regional Discontinuities and Geopolitics (Hardcover): David Lane, V. Samokhvalov The Eurasian Project and Europe - Regional Discontinuities and Geopolitics (Hardcover)
David Lane, V. Samokhvalov
R2,847 R1,812 Discovery Miles 18 120 Save R1,035 (36%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This book explains the historical and philosophical understanding of Eurasia and its current relevance to the formation of the Eurasian Union. It considers Eurasia's historical underpinnings, and its current economic, political and geo-strategic relevance in world politics.

The Tragedy of King Lewis the Sixteenth (Hardcover): David Lane The Tragedy of King Lewis the Sixteenth (Hardcover)
David Lane
R482 Discovery Miles 4 820 Ships in 12 - 17 working days
Elites and Identities in Post-Soviet Space (Hardcover): David Lane Elites and Identities in Post-Soviet Space (Hardcover)
David Lane
R3,886 Discovery Miles 38 860 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The dissolution of the communist system led to the creation of new states and the formation of new concepts of citizenship in the post-Soviet states of Central and Eastern Europe. The formation of national identity also occurred in the context of the process of increasing economic and political globalisation, particularly the widening of the European Union to include the central European post-socialist and Baltic States. Internationally, Russia sought to establish a new identity either as a European or as a Eurasian society and had to accommodate the interests of a wider Russian Diaspora in the 'near abroad'. This book addresses how domestic elites (regional, political and economic) influenced the formation of national identities and the ways in which citizenship has been defined. A second component considers the external dimensions: the ways in which foreign elites influenced either directly or indirectly the concept of identity and the interaction with internal elites. The essays consider the role of the European Union in attempting to form a European identity. Moreover, the growing internationalisation of economies (privatisation, monetary harmonisation, dependence on trade) also had effects on the kind of 'national identity' sought by the new nation states as well as the defining by them of 'the other'. The collection focuses on the interrelations between social identity, state and citizenship formation, and the role of elites in defining the content of concepts in different post-communist societies. This book was originally published as a special issue of Europe-Asia Studies.

Global Neoliberal Capitalism and the Alternatives - From Social Democracy to State Capitalisms: David Lane Global Neoliberal Capitalism and the Alternatives - From Social Democracy to State Capitalisms
David Lane
R626 Discovery Miles 6 260 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Since the world economic crisis of 2007, commentators have pointed to the dangers of a capitalistic system that seems incapable of delivering sustainable growth and well-being. This bold new book offers an exhaustive diagnosis of global capitalism across the world’s nations. David Lane examines the nature and appeal of neoliberal capitalism according to different schools of thought, and he analyses proposals for its reform and replacement from state socialism and social democratic corporatism to self-sustaining networks. Looking ahead to a novel system of economic and political coordination based on a combination of market socialism and state planning, this book offers crucial insights for scholars thinking about alternatives to capitalism. Chapters 3 and 16 are available Open Access under CC-BY-NC-ND licence.

Modern British Playwriting: The 1980s - Voices, Documents, New Interpretations (Hardcover, New): Jane Milling Modern British Playwriting: The 1980s - Voices, Documents, New Interpretations (Hardcover, New)
Jane Milling; Contributions by David Lane, Sara Freeman, Sarah Goldingay; Series edited by Philip Roberts, …
R3,301 Discovery Miles 33 010 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Modern British Playwriting: The 1980s equips readers with a fresh assessment of the theatre and principle playwrights and plays from a decade when political and economic forces were changing society dramatically. It offers a broad survey of the context and of the playwrights and companies such as Complicite and DV8 that rose to prominence at this time. Alongside this it provides a detailed examination based on fresh research of four of the most significant playwrights of the era and considers the influence they had on later work. The 1980s volume features a detailed study by four scholars of the work of four of the major playwrights who came to prominence: Howard Barker (by Sarah Goldingay), Jim Cartwright (David Lane), Sarah Daniels (Jane Milling) and Timberlake Wertenbaker (Sara Freeman). Essential for students of Theatre Studies, the series of six decadal volumes provides a critical survey and study of the theatre produced from the 1950s to 2009. Each volume features a critical analysis of the work of four key playwrights besides other theatre work from that decade, together with an extensive commentary on the period. Readers will understand the works in their contexts and be presented with fresh research material and a reassessment from the perspective of the twenty-first century. This is an authoritative and stimulating reassessment of British playwriting in the 1980s.

Voice of Our Ancestors (Hardcover): Wulf Sorenson, Heinrich Himmler Voice of Our Ancestors (Hardcover)
Wulf Sorenson, Heinrich Himmler; Introduction by David Lane
R496 Discovery Miles 4 960 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
The Socialist Industrial State - Towards a Political Sociology of State Socialism (Hardcover): David Lane The Socialist Industrial State - Towards a Political Sociology of State Socialism (Hardcover)
David Lane
R2,667 Discovery Miles 26 670 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The Socialist Industrial State (1976) examines the state-socialist system, taking as the central example the Soviet Union - where the goals and values of Marxism-Leninism and the particular institutions, the form of economy and polity, were first adopted and developed. It then considers the historical developments, differences in culture, the level of economic development and the political processes of different state-socialist countries around the globe.

Global Neoliberalism and Its Alternatives - From Social Democracy to State Capitalism (Hardcover): David Lane Global Neoliberalism and Its Alternatives - From Social Democracy to State Capitalism (Hardcover)
David Lane
R1,972 Discovery Miles 19 720 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Since the world economic crisis of 2007, commentators have pointed to the dangers of a capitalistic system that seems incapable of delivering sustainable growth and well-being. This bold new book offers an exhaustive diagnosis of global capitalism across the world's nations. David Lane examines the nature and appeal of neoliberal capitalism according to different schools of thought, and he analyses proposals for its reform and replacement from state socialism and social democratic corporatism to self-sustaining networks. Looking ahead to a novel system of economic and political coordination based on a combination of market socialism and state planning, this book offers crucial insights for scholars thinking about alternatives to capitalism.

Revolution in the Making of the Modern World - Social Identities, Globalization and Modernity (Paperback, New): John Foran,... Revolution in the Making of the Modern World - Social Identities, Globalization and Modernity (Paperback, New)
John Foran, David Lane, Andreja Zivkovic
R1,452 Discovery Miles 14 520 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This volume questions whether ideas of revolution are still relevant in the postmodern and globalized world of the twenty-first century.

Featuring contributions from some of the world's leading sociological and political thinkers on revolution, it combines theoretical concerns with a variety of detailed case studies of individual revolutions. Subjects covered include:

  • democracy and revolution from 1789 to 1989
  • twentieth century revolutions and theories of revolution, including Marxism, modernization and structuralist theories
  • revolution in the "Third World" and the variable geometry of the paths to modernity
  • Islamic revolutions and modernity
  • the 1989 revolutions as "democratic revolutions" or "elite-led transitions"
  • globalization, the nation-state and revolution
  • empire and "democratic revolution"
  • network society and revolution
  • Islamic fundamentalism, international terrorism and revolution
  • democratic revolution as a new form of revolution
  • postmodern theories of revolution
  • new social movements, identities and new figures of revolution.

Revolution in the Making of the Modern World will be essential reading for students and scholars of comparative politics, political theory, revolution and political sociology.

Changing Regional Alliances for China and the West (Hardcover): David Lane, Guichang Zhu Changing Regional Alliances for China and the West (Hardcover)
David Lane, Guichang Zhu; Contributions by David Lane, Stefan Schmalz, Richard T Griffiths, …
R2,734 Discovery Miles 27 340 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Since the end of the World War II, nation states have formed regions to give them some protection from the processes of globalization and internationalization. Against this background, the contributors consider the position of China in the processes of regional competitive interdependency. This book offers analysis at three levels: internal, regional, and global. Chapters consider China's position in regional post-socialist associations such as the BRICS, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), the Eurasian Economic Union (EEU), the Silk Road Economic Belt and the 'One Belt, One Road' (OBOR). Contributors discuss how membership in these regional bodies is likely to enhance China's economic power, strategic position, and political importance. A major theme addressed is whether these new powers will become complementary to the American-led economic core countries or evolve as countervailing powers. Contributors suggest that linkages favored by China's regional associations are more 'network' based and informal in character. They are more in keeping with regionalization rather than regional blocs such as the European Union, which have 'locked in' members to market-driven institutions. Thus, these new developments move away from a neo-liberal market perspective and satisfy the needs of members to retain their economic and political sovereignty. This book considers whether these new regional blocs led by China will perform a 'transformative' process for the international order or become an alternative-supplementary to, but not replacing, the existing institutions of the North. An important topic is the relationship of Russia and China to the Central Asian countries of the former USSR and the interaction between the Russia-led Eurasian Economic Union and the Chinese initiative of the Silk Road Economic Belt. There is potential for the evolution of an alliance between China and Russia against the neo-liberal order led by the USA. Concurrently, they bring out possible the tensions between Russia's and China's conflicting interests over influence in Central Asia. Reactions to China's rise include the Trump administration's movement from a multilateral to a bi-lateral trade policy and the threat of discriminatory tariffs for China. The contributors seek to promote a better appreciation of China's role in regional associations, and the implications of contemporary developments in economic, geo-political, and international political affairs in the 21st century.

Russia in Flux - The Political and Social Consequences of Reform (Paperback, New edition): David Lane Russia in Flux - The Political and Social Consequences of Reform (Paperback, New edition)
David Lane
R1,090 Discovery Miles 10 900 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Russia in Flux offers an incisive and penetrating analysis of social and political change within the Soviet Union from Gorbachev's accession to the formation of the Commonwealth of Independent States.The book is divided into three main parts. The first section focuses on the changing of the structure of leadership, the historical development of elites, the changes that occurred in the Soviet leadership under Gorbachev and the rise of the new political parties. The second section analyses social groups and discusses the changing composition and role of the major social groups in post-perestroika Russia. The final section highlights the new inequalities and analyses the new forms of wealth and poverty found under the reform leadership. This fascinating book presents in an accessible form some of the most up-to-date and interesting research work on the former Soviet Union. It will be essential reading for all students of contemporary Russia.

Soviet Labour And The Ethic Of Communism - Full Employment And The Labour Process In The Ussr (Paperback): David Lane Soviet Labour And The Ethic Of Communism - Full Employment And The Labour Process In The Ussr (Paperback)
David Lane
R1,217 Discovery Miles 12 170 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This book seeks to discover the extent to which the claim-the provision of regular paid labour and a permanent occupation for all who are able to work-is true and whether there are any features of society in distinction from capitalism which lead to the provision of full employment.

The Capitalist Transformation of State Socialism - The Making and Breaking of State Socialist Society, and What Followed... The Capitalist Transformation of State Socialism - The Making and Breaking of State Socialist Society, and What Followed (Paperback)
David Lane
R1,284 Discovery Miles 12 840 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

David Lane outlines succinctly yet comprehensively the development and transformation of state socialism. While focussing on Russia and the countries of Eastern Europe, he also engages in a discussion of the Chinese path. In response to the changing social structure and external demands, he outlines different scenarios of reform. He contends that European state socialism did not collapse but was consciously dismantled. He brings out the West's decisive support of the reform process and Gorbachev's significant role in tipping the balance of political forces in favour of an emergent ascendant class. In the post-socialist period, he details developments in the economy and politics. He distinguishes different political and economic trajectories of countries of the former USSR, the New Member States of the European Union, and China; and he notes the attempts to promote further change through 'coloured' revolutions. The book provides a detailed account not only of the unequal impact of transformation on social inequality which has given rise to a privileged business and political class, but also how far the changes have fulfilled the promise of democracy promotion, wealth creation and human development. Finally, in the context of globalisation, the author considers possible future political and economic developments for Russia and China. Throughout the author, a leading expert in the field, brings to bear his deep knowledge of socialist countries, draws on his research on the former Soviet Union, and visits to nearly all the former state socialist countries, including China.

Rethinking the 'Coloured Revolutions' (Paperback): David Lane, Stephen White Rethinking the 'Coloured Revolutions' (Paperback)
David Lane, Stephen White
R1,619 Discovery Miles 16 190 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The communist world was supposed to have had its 'revolution' in 1989. But the demise of the Soviet Union came two years later, at the end of 1991; and then, perplexingly, a series of irregular executive changes began to take place the following decade in countries that were already postcommunist. The focus in this collection is the changes that took place in Serbia, Georgia, Ukraine and Kyrgyzstan between 2000 and 2005 that have together been called the 'coloured revolutions': of no particular colour in Serbia, but Rose in Georgia, Orange in Ukraine and Tulip in Kyrgyzstan. Apart from exploring political change in the 'coloured revolution' countries themselves, the contributors to this collection focus on countries that did not experience this kind of irregular executive change but which might otherwise be comparable (Belarus and Kazakhstan among them), and on reactions to 'democracy promotion' in Russia and China. Throughout, an effort is made to avoid taking the 'coloured revolutions' at face value, however they may have been presented by local leaders and foreign governments with their own agendas; and to place them within the wider literature of comparative politics. This book was previously published as a special issue of Journal of Communist Studies and Transition Politics.

Rethinking the 'Coloured Revolutions' (Hardcover): David Lane, Stephen White Rethinking the 'Coloured Revolutions' (Hardcover)
David Lane, Stephen White
R3,900 Discovery Miles 39 000 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The communist world was supposed to have had its 'revolution' in 1989. But the demise of the Soviet Union came two years later, at the end of 1991; and then, perplexingly, a series of irregular executive changes began to take place the following decade in countries that were already postcommunist. The focus in this collection is the changes that took place in Serbia, Georgia, Ukraine and Kyrgyzstan between 2000 and 2005 that have together been called the 'coloured revolutions': of no particular colour in Serbia, but Rose in Georgia, Orange in Ukraine and Tulip in Kyrgyzstan. Apart from exploring political change in the 'coloured revolution' countries themselves, the contributors to this collection focus on countries that did not experience this kind of irregular executive change but which might otherwise be comparable (Belarus and Kazakhstan among them), and on reactions to 'democracy promotion' in Russia and China. Throughout, an effort is made to avoid taking the 'coloured revolutions' at face value, however they may have been presented by local leaders and foreign governments with their own agendas; and to place them within the wider literature of comparative politics. This book was previously published as a special issue of Journal of Communist Studies and Transition Politics.

Socialist Industrial Sta/h - Towards a Political Sociology of State Socialism (Hardcover): David Lane, Kevin P Lane Socialist Industrial Sta/h - Towards a Political Sociology of State Socialism (Hardcover)
David Lane, Kevin P Lane
R3,887 Discovery Miles 38 870 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Before beginning the study of the social system I have chosen to call 'state socialism', it is necessary to define the term and to describe the societies to which it is held to apply. A society may be defined as a behavioural system having three components : a distinct set of central or dominant value and beliefs, a number of social institutions, and patterns of interactions between individuals and institutions. What, then, are the distinguishing features of state socialism? The dominant values are those ofMarxism-Leninism,andthepeculiar institutions of the system stem from the state-owned means of production which determine man's relationship to property. The values laid down in the charter of the society are those of socialism : that is, a system of beliefs focused on the ultimate perfectibility of man, on the determining influence of class forces operating through the laws of historical and dialectical materialism. In state-socialist societies, the dominant institution is the Communist Party, which is considered to lead the working class and provides an authoritative interpretation of the laws of historical development, which in turn legitimate the Party's own political power. The appellation state focuses on the central role played by government and Party institutions in the process of these societies : not only do ownership and control of the means of production legally reside with the state, but it has the authority to mobilise the population to achieve the goals defined in the 'official charter'. In the patterns of interactions between institutions, the state (government and ruling party) plays a dominant role. Let us now turn from analytical concepts to consider some historical generalisations.

Soviet Labour And The Ethic Of Communism - Full Employment And The Labour Process In The Ussr (Hardcover): David Lane Soviet Labour And The Ethic Of Communism - Full Employment And The Labour Process In The Ussr (Hardcover)
David Lane
R3,873 Discovery Miles 38 730 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This book seeks to discover the extent to which the claim-the provision of regular paid labour and a permanent occupation for all who are able to work-is true and whether there are any features of society in distinction from capitalism which lead to the provision of full employment.

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