Books published by Lynne Rienner Publishers Inc

A former US Army officer at Hue during the Tet offensive recounts the longest continuous battle of the Vietnam War. Describing poor coordination between the seperate fights occuring, he suggests that the ferocity of the North Vietnamese forces during this battle led eventually to US withdrawal.

The half-decade since the sixth edition of Introducing Global Issues appeared has seen enormous changes in the international arena, perhaps most notably a move away from multilateral approaches to solving global problems. Both the impact of those changes and possible paths to collaborative problem solving are at the centre of this new edition.

Examines the true crime genre to uncover the messages it conveys. Modern true crime, Dawn Cecil argues, has the potential to inform people about crime-related issues and the justice system - but it can also reinforce stereotypes. Her work deftly unpacks the impact of true crime stories on our perceptions, fears, and even the process of justice.

Explores what the families of murder victims confront as they encounter the multiple members of the criminal justice system. Based on extensive field research, this book is a uniquely comprehensive look at how the families of victims are helped, and sometimes hindered, by the justice system.

Is totalitarianism emerging as an acceptable alternative to democracy in Africa? And if so, with what consequences? Dave Peterson draws on extensive research in countries across the continent to thoroughly explore the dilemma of the totalitarian temptation.