Bloomsbury Politics & Area Studies

Thinking about the #politics of social media? So are we. If you'd prefer, you can now find us on 🟦☁️ too. bsky.app/profile/blooms… 🦋

Written by @lpintak this new paperback is a guide to the twin challenges of terrorism and the polarizing rhetoric that fuels it. Find out more 👉 bit.ly/4kNnvJZ

"Highly recommended [...] offers a fresh perspective, highlighting how marginalized communities actively influence and shape their #cities through their initiatives and actions." - @Africa_IAI reviews 'DIY #Urbanism in Africa' Get your copy: bit.ly/44lm2op #AfricaBooks

“A wealth of water powering conflict, continents and empires” Read the new article by author @terje_tvedt to find out more about the fascinating history and mystery of the river Nile. Click for the @BloomsburyAcad blog bit.ly/4kFNnGw

“An astonishing book that [reveals] the dismal implications for young Chinese women.” Read the full review of @LetaHong’s ‘Leftover Women: The Resurgence of Gender Inequality in China’ in @LAReviewofBooks. bit.ly/3GGutBM

Working on an #InternationalRelations article or know someone who is? The @E_IR are inviting submissions for their 2025 Article Award! The winning article will be published + the winner gets £1500 in book vouchers and subscriptions! Click for more info bit.ly/4jVGpxV

Watch THE RACKET EP 9 w/ Jeffrey Sachs via @apoliticalorg here: youtube.com/watch?v=irpFD-… Buy The Racket: A Rogue Reporter vs The American Empire here: bloomsbury.com/uk/racket-9781…

"Putin gets it. He understands the American deep state perhaps more than anyone" Prof Jeffrey Sachs on the permanent government in Washington👇

What is #StrategicAmbiguity—and why does it matter in moments of crisis? This video by @MiddleEastInst featuring Ross Harrison, author of Decoding Iran’s Foreign Policy, explains all. 📺 bit.ly/4lDgmft 📘 bit.ly/455Ls8O #Iran #USA #ForeignPolicy

We hope you had a chance to visit our stand to pitch your #Economics book at the @RoyalEconSoc conference #RES2025 But if you didn't, don't worry! You can just email our editor [email protected] Click for advice on submitting your proposal 👇 bit.ly/3BWsJRW

Our collection of resources to celebrate #DisabilityPrideMonth helps to challenge assumptions and celebrate lived experiences. Take a peek at the books 👀 bit.ly/44abMPK

Want to understand the arguments for #VotesAt16? Take a look at Ben Kisby and Lee Jerome's thoughtful and considered book. 👉📘 bit.ly/3UmetI0

Who designs social categories and do we even need to be categorised? 🎙️ Take a listen to this podcast where author @kevin_guyan is interviewed about his new book 'Rainbow Trap' on @NewBooksNetwork. 🎧 bit.ly/46HRNcK

🌟Author Video🌟Check out Ross Harrison's @georgetownprof explainer video for his new book "DECODING IRAN'S FOREIGN POLICY" youtube.com/watch?v=40vvSJ… Buy your paperback or eBook here bloomsbury.com/uk/decoding-ir… Part of our policy series with @MiddleEastInst @ibtauris @BloomsburyPol

Working on a #Politics or #InternationalRelations book project? ✅ Coming to the @europeanisa conference in Bologna next month? ✅ Make sure you visit the @BloomsburyAcad stand to share your ideas with our editor Milly! 📕 #EISAPEC25

OUT NOW Security in 21st Century #Europe by @andrewcottey This 3rd edition, fully revised & updated, combines theory and empirical analysis, to examine the changing character of European security, its challenges, and policy dilemmas. 📘 bit.ly/4maeETI #SecurityStudies

OUT NOW: Classical Taste in the Architectural World of #ThomasJefferson by Alley Marie Jordan Uncover an underexplored side of Jefferson's character, his influence on #AmericanCulture, and his desire to reform it via the classics. Find out more 👉 bit.ly/3CVeuxx

Excited to announce that @JennyPickerill is launching her new book ‘Eco-Communities’ in collaboration with @BowdenFuture! Come and join the conversation about how we create, build + live in #EcoCommunities 🕕 6pm 📅 18th July 📍 Totnes, Devon 🎟️ bit.ly/4lasaG3

Due to unforeseen circumstances, this week’s lecture with Nicholas Ensley Mitchell has been postponed.  It will be rescheduled for later this year.

New Book!! Excited to announce that Ross Harrison's new book on Iran's foreign policy is now available - buy your copy here! bloomsbury.com/uk/decoding-ir… @ibtauris @BloomsburyPol @BloomsburyPol

We're still buzzing from this event at @Lighthousebks! Thank you to everyone who came along to celebrate the launch of 'Rainbow Trap' by @kevin_guyan! 🌈🩷 Find out more about the book 👇bloomsbury.com/9781350429680/