Paul B. Rich Bücher

Exploring British perspectives on race and racial differences, this book examines the evolution of these ideas from the 1890s to the early 1960s during the waning years of the empire. It delves into the social, political, and intellectual contexts that shaped racial discourse, highlighting how these beliefs influenced colonial policies and attitudes. Through a critical analysis, the work reveals the complexities of racial thought and its lasting impact on contemporary society.

The book offers a groundbreaking examination of twentieth-century black South African politics within the framework of state power development. It utilizes extensive archival research to explore the evolving dynamics between black political elites and state officials. Key issues addressed include the post-World War One strike wave, the 1927 Native Administration Act, the Natives Representative Council, and the Alexandra Bus Boycott. This work is pivotal in understanding the intricate relationships that shaped the path toward apartheid in South Africa.

This handbook provides a wide-ranging overview of current academic analysis and debate on insurgency and counterinsurgency, and an-up-to date survey of contemporary insurgent movements and counterinsurgencies. In recent years, and since insurgency in Iraq from 2003, academic interest in insurgency and counterinsurgency has substantially increased. These topics have become dominant themes on the security agenda, replacing peacekeeping, humanitarian operations and terrorism as key concepts. The aim of this volume is to showcase thinking available in area of insurgency and counterinsurgency studies and act as a guide for study and research. In order to contain this wide-ranging topic within an accessible, informative framework, the Editors have divided the text into three parts: Part I: Theoretical and Analytical Issues ; Part II: Insurgent Movements ; Part III: Counterinsurgency Cases. This handbook will be of interest to students of insurgency and small wars, terrorism/counter-terrorism, strategic studies, security studies and IR and professional military colleges and policymakers.