Oxford University Press

This is a study of the theory and history of international norms. How does international society come to adopt certain norms in particular? This book shows how ideas of international legitimacy have evolved, and makes us rethink the nature of international society....

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Rae's book analyses southern Democrats as a force in American politics since the 1960s. Drawing on interviews with many southern politicians, Rae traces the history of southern Democrats from the erosion of their national influence in the early 1960s to the 1992 election of Clinton and Gore....

This book is a history of the outbreaks of crown-of-thorns starfish over the past 30 years. These outbreaks have at times appeared likely to consume coral reffs in many parts of the world, threatening some of the most picturesque, diverse, and scientifically and economically valuable of the earth's ecosystems. The story provides a case study for...

Mechanisms and ManagementRefractory Migraine is the first comprehensive work to focus attention on treatment-resistant head pain. Experts from the world's top headache centers outline innovative strategies for migraine patients who have "e;tried it all"e; and continue to suffer. Bulleted lists and boxes make this an easy-to-use reference...

Ten leading philosophers present specially written essays on an issue central to philosophy of mind, language, and perception: the nature of our thought about the external world. The essays explore new directions for future research and will be an important resource for anyone working at the interface of semantics and mental representation....