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Book Review: The Triumph of Economic Freedom: Debunking the Seven Great Myths of American Capitalism, Phil Gramm and Donald J. Boudreaux Freedom is only one generation away from extinction. That includes economic freedom. But Phil Gramm and Donald Boudreaux have written an excellent book

New review of 'The Triumph of Economic Freedom' in The Independent Review!

"An excellent book continuing the defense of capitalism and economic freedom for another generation."
https://www.independent.org/tir/2025-26-winter/the-triumph-of-economic-freedom/

11.03.2026 19:15 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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ICYMI: All new African & Africana Studies and Middle East Studies books are now published under the Bloomsbury Academic brand πŸ“˜

Going forward, this account will encompass all new Area Studies books, incl #MiddleEast, #Africa, #Asia, #LatinAmerica, #Russia & #SlavicStudies πŸ—ΊοΈ πŸ“š

10.03.2026 18:11 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The Last Gasp of William Schwarzfeller: Soviet Espionage and the Cruelties of Stalin's Gulags by Peter Buck Feller

Get your copy: https://bit.ly/4k333VG #Soviet #Espionage #Gulag

10.03.2026 17:05 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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New edition of 'Contemporary China'

A comprehensive introduction to the politics, economy, culture and society of modern China, while grounding all of these areas in the context of China's recent history in the 19th and 20th centuries.

πŸ“— Learn more: https://bit.ly/4a1Z6xn

09.03.2026 17:54 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Join the editors of '#AfricanStudies Now: Critical Approaches to Racialization and #IdentityPolitics in Francophone Contexts' for an online roundtable discussion on their book.

⏰ Thurs 2 April, 12-1:15 pm (Chicago/CT)
πŸ“ Online, hosted by @NU_PAS
🎟️ http://bit.ly/3O8XNnK

08.03.2026 14:35 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Are you attending @asianstudies.org conference in #Vancouver this March? 🌏

Set up a meeting with our #AsiaStudies editor Sydney Williams to discuss your book project πŸ“© sydney.williams[at]bloomsbury.com

& stop by our booth to browse new titles and get 35% off! πŸ“š

06.03.2026 14:54 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
When Rambo Meets the Red Cross: Civil–Military Engagement in Fragile States (Stanislava P Mladenova) | Scientia Militaria - South African Journal of Military Studies

A review of 'When Rambo Meets the Red Cross' in Scientia Militaria: "A must-read for anyone working in the civil–military space" ‡️

https://scientiamilitaria.journals.ac.za/pub/article/view/1543

04.03.2026 18:47 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Book launch: Beyond the World Bank In the Shaw Library, LSE, and after in George IV pub on campus. Also streaming online - link will be given nearer event.

Join us for the book launch of Beyond the World Bank πŸ“˜

Matthew Greenslade & Stephen Kidd will be discussing the inspiring global campaign for universal social protection.

⏰ Thurs 19th March, 4pm GMT
πŸ“ @LSE_ID, #LSE, #London
🎟️ https://bit.ly/4a0R4DG - online and in person

02.03.2026 16:12 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
ICS London: Decolonizing Maasai History Join us at the International Centre for Sustainability for a talk by Maasai activist Meitamei Olol Dapash and historian Mary Poole.

Join us at @icfs2023 for a talk by Maasai activist Meitamei Olol Dapash and historian Mary Poole about their book, Decolonizing Maasai History: A Path to #Indigenous African Futures.

⏰ 11 March, 18:30
πŸ“ Intl Centre for Sustainability, #London
🎟️ https://bit.ly/4rGqFlC #Maasai

01.03.2026 17:25 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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NEWS: From 1 March 2026, all new African & Africana Studies books will publish under the Bloomsbury Academic brand.

This will bring our expanded global Area Studies publishing under one unified name, building on the I.B. Tauris, Zed and R&L legacies.

bit.ly/ZED-FAQs

10.12.2025 14:35 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Are you attending @asianstudies.org conference in #Vancouver this March? 🌏

Set up a meeting with our #AsiaStudies editor Sydney Williams to discuss your book project πŸ“© sydney.williams[at]bloomsbury.com

& stop by our booth to browse new titles and get 35% off! πŸ“š

28.02.2026 16:55 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Out now: 'Modern Hybrid Warfare'

An up-to-date analysis of cyberwarfare and hybrid warfare against the backdrop of the present conflict between Russia and Ukraine.

πŸ“™Learn more: https://bit.ly/4rxH2AS

27.02.2026 16:49 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Celebrate Black History Month by tracing Black history, culture, and influence across disciplines β€” from foundational histories to contemporary perspectives >>

https://bit.ly/3M9oAj0 πŸ““ #BHM

26.02.2026 20:39 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Out now: 'China Inside and Out'

These brief, engaging essays bring students of international affairs up to speed on what is happening inside China and on China's role in the world.

πŸ“˜Learn more: https://bit.ly/4rwfE6e

25.02.2026 19:14 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Out now: A Concise History of U.S. Foreign Policy, 6th edition

This updated edition offers a uniquely historical perspective of U.S. foreign policy and it's ever-changing evolution.

πŸ“˜Request an exam/inspection copy: https://bit.ly/4bERNgk

24.02.2026 17:14 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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AI is constantly in the news. How can it help your agency deliver more public value?

'Governing with AI' is a practical guide for public-sector leaders on adopting AI to deliver public benefits while minimizing risks.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4qmtgQN

23.02.2026 17:51 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Flyer for Jenn Freitag's book launch for 'Understanding Gender Violence'

Flyer for Jenn Freitag's book launch for 'Understanding Gender Violence'

Join Dr. Jenn Freitag’s book launch for 'Understanding Gender Violence', featuring a panel discussion and a Q&A with the author.

πŸ“…Tues, Feb 24 | 11–12:30pm
πŸ“Human Rights Center (Keller Hall 301), University of Dayton

23.02.2026 15:07 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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✨Our flash sale is ending soon!

Get 30% off print books and 40% off eBooks until midnight EST.

πŸ“š ➑️ https://bit.ly/3NXjwix

22.02.2026 18:33 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Declassified The son of a Red Army intelligence officer sent to die in a Siberian gulag discovers his father's KGB file, and a cottage industry of…

ICYMI - Declassified: the son of a Red Army intelligence officer sent to die in a Siberian gulag discovers his father's KGB file, and a cottage industry of children-of-spies memoirs.

Read Peter Buck Feller's piece for @foreignpolicy.com: https://bit.ly/3Z6CfdM

#SovietUnion #Spies #KGB #Russia

22.02.2026 17:18 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ“— OUT NOW πŸ“˜

3 essential new editions of Ifi Amadiume's classic works on matriarchy, religion, culture, power, democracy and imperialism in Africa.

https://bit.ly/4aqUkcX #AfricanStudies #GenderStudies

21.02.2026 16:55 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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OUT NOW: Conundrums of Care πŸ«‚

Renowned scholar Wendy Harcourt offers the first incisive #OpenAccess overview of how the lively #feminist debates on #care are crucial for critical #development studies.

πŸ“˜ https://bit.ly/49x223r

Part of a new series: https://bit.ly/49xNwIP πŸ“š

21.02.2026 13:37 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Out now: 'Critical Minerals and the Future of the U.S. Economy'

A new resource for policymakers in the new U.S. administration and Congress.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4qYJ5Ou

20.02.2026 17:14 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Now in paperback: 'The Art of Diplomacy'

Inside the greatest diplomatic negotiations of the past 50 years - now with an afterword covering the start of the second Trump administration.

πŸ“˜ https://bit.ly/4rKBaod

20.02.2026 17:13 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Out today: 'Migrant Midwest'

With the native-born population steeply declining across much of the American Midwest, Burkham proposes changes to the channels of legal migration to restore the region's economies and communities.

πŸ“˜Get your copy: https://bit.ly/3Zjzciw

19.02.2026 18:14 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Out now: a groundbreaking biography of Margaret Bondfield

Learn more about the remarkable political pioneer and working-class woman who rose to become the first female Cabinet Minister.

Get your copy: https://bit.ly/4kgemKe

19.02.2026 16:46 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Are you attending @asianstudies.org conference in #Vancouver this March? 🌏

Set up a meeting with our #AsiaStudies editor Sydney Williams to discuss your book project πŸ“© sydney.williams[at]bloomsbury.com

& stop by our booth to browse new titles and get 35% off! πŸ“š

18.02.2026 18:46 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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ICYMI - The Lives of Soviet Secret Agents: Religion & #Police #Surveillance in the USSR is out now

It explores the covert world of secret police surveillance within the #SovietUnion, and the collusion of religious communities with them.

https://bit.ly/4agqVSy #Religion #Soviet

18.02.2026 18:45 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
An Evening With Jesse Jackson
An Evening With Jesse Jackson YouTube video by How To Academy

In remembrance of Jesse Jackson, we’re sharing this conversation between David Masciotraβ€”author of 'I Am Somebody'β€”and Jesse Jackson himself.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=4fB-...

18.02.2026 14:46 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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With insights from former presidents and global leaders, take an inside look at the major negotiations that shaped the past 50 years.

πŸ“šπŸ’‘ Out in 3 days: https://bit.ly/4knEbbt

#PoliSky #InternationalRelations @bloomsburypol.bsky.social

16.02.2026 15:13 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Author copies just arrived.
COVIDOCRACY asks a question most governments don’t want asked:
Did pandemics make #dictatorships stronger and #democracies weaker?
Published by @bloomsburypol.bsky.social @atifajiwa.bsky.social
Pre-order: www.bloomsbury.com/uk/covidocra...

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