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Although the Falklands War of 1982 had a decisive outcome in
respect to the restoration of British control, it failed to resolve
the basic cause of the war: the Anglo-Argentine dispute over
sovereignty. Relations between the two countries remain unstable,
whilst a series of events throughout the past three decades have
emphasised the sensitive and important nature of the international
problem. First published in 1988, this book stresses the dispute's
significance as both a domestic and an international problem, with
important consequences for other governments and such international
organisations as the United Nations, as well as the two key
players. The book shows an equal concern for the obvious and
immediate problem of sovereignty, and for the long term future of
the South Atlantic and Antarctic region. Discussing issues that
remain of major political relevance, this reissue will be of
particular value to students of politics, international relations
and diplomatic history with an interest in the key developments
within and background to the Anglo-Argentine dispute.
Political interference in sport, though commonly associated with
Nazi Germany, Fascist Italy and the Soviet Union, has been
perceived as something alien to Britain, where both government and
sporting bodies have sought to present images respecting the
autonomy of sport. However, in the 20th century, the growing
politicization of sport in other countries encouraged British
governments to view sport as an instrument of policy suportive of
British interests in the wider world. Association football,
Britain's major sport, came to be seen as a means of projecting
favourable images of Britain as a great nation to a large and often
responsive overseas audience, given the country's status as the
masters of football espousing fair play and other postitive values.
Although the Falklands War of 1982 had a decisive outcome in
respect to the restoration of British control, it failed to resolve
the basic cause of the war: the Anglo-Argentine dispute over
sovereignty. Relations between the two countries remain unstable,
whilst a series of events throughout the past three decades have
emphasised the sensitive and important nature of the international
problem. First published in 1988, this book stresses the dispute's
significance as both a domestic and an international problem, with
important consequences for other governments and such international
organisations as the United Nations, as well as the two key
players. The book shows an equal concern for the obvious and
immediate problem of sovereignty, and for the long term future of
the South Atlantic and Antarctic region. Discussing issues that
remain of major political relevance, this reissue will be of
particular value to students of politics, international relations
and diplomatic history with an interest in the key developments
within and background to the Anglo-Argentine dispute.
First published in 1986, this book considers the nature of
international interest in Antarctica and the positions of those
involved. It looks at the significance of the historical dimension,
the development of the treaty system, the management of marine and
mineral resources, the role of the United Nations and the impact of
such non-governmental organisations as Greenpeace International.
The Antarctic implications of the Falklands War of 1982 are also
discussed, as well as the underlying relationship between America
and the Soviet Union during the 1980s. With a truly international
scope, this reissue will be of particular relevance to students
with an interest in the political, legal, economic and
environmental concerns surrounding the Antarctic region, both in
the present and historically.
First published in 1986, this book considers the nature of
international interest in Antarctica and the positions of those
involved. It looks at the significance of the historical dimension,
the development of the treaty system, the management of marine and
mineral resources, the role of the United Nations and the impact of
such non-governmental organisations as Greenpeace International.
The Antarctic implications of the Falklands War of 1982 are also
discussed, as well as the underlying relationship between America
and the Soviet Union during the 1980s. With a truly international
scope, this reissue will be of particular relevance to students
with an interest in the political, legal, economic and
environmental concerns surrounding the Antarctic region, both in
the present and historically.
First published in 1897, H.G. Wells's alien invasion narrative The
War of the Worlds was a landmark work of science fiction and one
that continues to be adapted and referenced in the 21st century.
Chronicling the novel's contexts, its origins and its many
multi-media adaptations, this book is a complete biography of the
life - and the afterlives - of The War of the Worlds. Exploring the
original text's compelling sense of place and vivid recreation of
Wells's Woking home and the concerns of fin-de-siecle Britain, the
book goes on to chart the novel's immediate international impact.
Starting with the initial serialisations in US newspapers, Peter
Beck goes on to examine Orson Welles's legendary 1938 radio
adaptation, TV and film adaptations from George Pal to Steven
Spielberg, Jeff Wayne's rock opera and the numerous other works
that have taken their inspiration from Wells's original. Drawing on
new archival research, this is a comprehensive account of the
continuing impact of The War of the Worlds.
First published in 1897, H.G. Wells's alien invasion narrative The
War of the Worlds was a landmark work of science fiction and one
that continues to be adapted and referenced in the 21st century.
Chronicling the novel's contexts, its origins and its many
multi-media adaptations, this book is a complete biography of the
life - and the afterlives - of The War of the Worlds. Exploring the
original text's compelling sense of place and vivid recreation of
Wells's Woking home and the concerns of fin-de-siecle Britain, the
book goes on to chart the novel's immediate international impact.
Starting with the initial serialisations in US newspapers, Peter
Beck goes on to examine Orson Welles's legendary 1938 radio
adaptation, TV and film adaptations from George Pal to Steven
Spielberg, Jeff Wayne's rock opera and the numerous other works
that have taken their inspiration from Wells's original. Drawing on
new archival research, this is a comprehensive account of the
continuing impact of The War of the Worlds.
Although the game is known by many names around the world -
football, futbol, Fussball, voetbal - soccer is a universal
language. Throughout the past century, governments have used soccer
to further their diplomatic aims through a range of actions
including boycotts, carefully orchestrated displays at matches, and
more. In turn, soccer organizations have leveraged their power over
membership and tournament decisions to play a role in international
relations. In Soccer Diplomacy, an international group of experts
analyzes the relationship between soccer and diplomacy. Together,
they investigate topics such as the use of soccer as a tool of
nation-state - based diplomacy, soccer as a non-state actor, and
the relationship between soccer and diplomatic actors in
subnational, national, and transnational contexts. They also
examine the sport as a conduit for representation, communication,
and negotiation. Drawing on a wealth of historical examples, the
contributors demonstrate that governments must frequently address
soccer as part of their diplomatic affairs. They argue that this
single sport - more than the Olympics, other regional multisport
competitions, or even any other sport - reveals much about
international relations, how states attempt to influence foreign
views, and regional power dynamics.
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