Now in its second edition the palgrave encyclopedia of imperialism and anti-imperialism is the definitive reference work for students and scholars interested in the theory and history of imperialism and anti-imperialism from the sixteenth century to the present day. Written by an international and interdisciplinary group of scholars it provides detailed studies of imperialism s roots goals methods and impact around the world. It also explores the rich and varied tradition of anti-imperialism focusing on its most significant leaders intellectuals theories and social movements. The second edition has been expanded to include a number of topics not covered in the first edition such as feminism the environment crime international law imperialism and anti-imperialism in art literature and poetry and medicine. In addition existing entries have been updated and revised to reflect the latest scholarship. Offering a more comprehensive and thorough treatment of imperialism and anti-imperialism the second edition of this encyclopedia takes a comparative global approach to challenge and enhance our understanding of today s world. Brand: Palgrave Macmillan Size: []