Social Science

✧ The modern global economy, from international trade to private enterprise and competitive markets, owes much of its intellectual foundation to one remarkable thinker: Adam Smith. Widely recognised as Adam …

✧ A country may have shining towers, busy airports, luxury shopping districts and impressive economic headlines. Its factories may produce goods for the world, its stock market may rise, and …

✧ The Labour Party is one of the most important political parties in modern British history. It is best known for its links with the trade union movement, its support …

✧ On election night, the map of England often tells a powerful story: red cities, blue shires, orange university towns, green urban pockets and, increasingly, constituencies where voters no longer …

✧ Politics is often discussed as though every person can be placed neatly into a single box. One individual is described as left-wing, another as conservative, and another as centrist. …

✧ Few contemporary political figures have generated as much attention, controversy and scholarly analysis as Donald Trump. From Manhattan real estate to reality television, and from the White House to …

Every society is shaped by decisions about power, authority, and governance. From elections and laws to international diplomacy and public policy, political decisions influence the daily lives of citizens. The …

The election is over. A new government takes office. Ministers change, slogans change, and the public is promised a fresh start. Yet in many countries, people still feel that some …

Criminal defense is one of the most important features of any fair legal system. Although some people think of it simply as lawyers helping accused people avoid punishment, that view …

White-collar crime is a major social, economic and legal issue in modern society. Although it does not usually involve physical violence, its effects can be devastating, including the loss of …