Changes Of State

This is a book about the theory of the city or commonwealth, what would come to be called the state, in early modern natural law discourse. Annabel Brett takes a fresh approach by looking at this political entity from the perspective of its boundaries and those who crossed them. She begins with a classic debate from the Spanish sixteenth century over the political treatment of mendicants, showing how cosmopolitan ideals of porous boundaries could simultaneously justify the freedoms of itinerant beggars and the activities of European colonists in the Indies. She goes on to examine the boundaries of the state in multiple senses, including the fundamental barrier between human beings and animals and the limits of the state in the face of the natural lives of its subjects, as well as territorial frontiers. Drawing on a wide range of authors, Brett reveals how early modern political space was constructed from a complex dynamic of inclusion and exclusion. Throughout, she shows that early modern debates about political boundaries displayed unheralded creativity and virtuosity but were nevertheless vulnerable to innumerable paradoxes, contradictions, and loose ends. Changes of State is a major work of intellectual history that resonates with modern debates about globalization and the transformation of the nation-state.

Emphasises on contemporary applications and an intuitive problem-solving approach that helps students discover the exciting potential of chemical science. This book incorporates fresh applications from the three major areas of modern research: materials, environmental chemistry, and biological science.

Designed to provide students with exciting science experiences that extend their natural fascination with the world and help them learn the science skills and concepts needed later in life.

This edition brings the treatment of statehood in the field of international law up to date. It retains a wealth of historical material and introduces new problems such as the disposition of territory in Kosovo and East Timor, claims for secession in Chechnya and Quebec and devolution in Scotland.

This series is focused on delivering custom materials which are designed and presented to meet the needs of enthusiastic and committed students. The resources cover Levels 5-8/EP, and are written for an average reading ability level, but with full and proper use of scientific terminology throughout. The series is written to follow the QCA Scheme of Work, and contains three books that cover combined science materials in Years 7, 8 and 9. The materials demonstrate coverage of ideas and evidence, key skills and ICT, providing bridging material to Key Stage 4. They can be used as a complementary resource for higher ability students in mixed sets or as a stand-alone course in streamed sets.