BOOKS

This is the volume that first presented Hilary Tham's unique voice to the world literary scene. Described vividly and compassionately, Tham's colorful cast of characters includes a    More >

From townships to rural areas to urban centers, South Africa's educational system faces a complex web of varied social and economic realities. The authors of Parental and Caregiver    More >

A History Book Club Alternate Selection Few understand or appreciate the evolutionary process that transformed Paris from the capital of France into the capital of Europe. Paris: From the    More >

In this authoritative volume, Ezra N. Suleiman and an international panel of political scientists examine the complexities of the political process in seven democratic countries. Noting that    More >

In the search for institutional models that can deliver more and better development outcomes, partnership is arguably among the most popular solutions proposed. But the evidence of    More >

Within the context of extreme social inequality, Partnerships in Action explores a range of  university-school-community partnerships in South Africa. The authors' rich and dynamic    More >

Despite radical changes in Turkish politics since the transition to a multiparty system in the mid-1940s, the center-right parties have consistently won an electoral majority. Why? How have    More >

What are the prospects for democracy in North Africa in the wake of the Arab Spring? Addressing that question, Lise Storm provides a rich analysis of party politics in the region. Storm    More >

Assessing the trajectory of democratization in East Asia, this volume offers a systematic and tightly integrated analysis of party-system development in countries across the region. The    More >

A little-known chapter in American Jewish history involves a wide network of Yiddish schools and camps—a vibrant, multifaceted educational movement—that sought to transmit a    More >