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Can Liberal States Accommodate Indigenous Peoples? DUNCAN IVISON University of Sydney ‘In this refreshingly clear and succinct book, Duncan Ivison argues against views of Indigenous rights that erroneously presuppose the legitimacy of the liberal state’s unilateral assertion of sovereignty over Indigenous peoples. A must-read for political theorists.’ Melissa S. Williams, University of Toronto ‘This outstanding book, clearly and engagingly written, offers an entirely original response to the widely discussed problem of indigenous rights.’ Paul Patton, Wuhan University The original – and often continuing – sin of countries with a settler colonial past is their brutal treatment of indigenous peoples. Duncan Ivison’s book considers how these states can accommodate indigenous populations today, and contends that we need to move towards a historically and theoretically nuanced liberalism better suited to our times. 190 x 124mm • 160 pages • UK November 2019, US February 2020 HB • 978-1-5095-3297-1 • £35.00 / $45.00 / €42.90 PB • 978-1-5095-3298-8 • £9.99 / $12.95 / €12.90 ebook available

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Should Animals Have Political Rights? ALASDAIR COCHRANE University of Sheffield ‘Clear, concise, comprehensive and packed with information, arguments and case studies, this book is the best resource that currently exists for anyone interested in learning about the legal and political status of animals.’ Jeff Sebo, New York University ‘Convincingly argued and engagingly written, Cochrane shows us how the interests of non-human animals ought to be politically protected, advanced and represented in a just society.’ Steve Cooke, University of Leicester All states must make decisions about how to regulate the treatment of animals. In this book, Alasdair Cochrane argues that this must go further. In order to ensure that their interests are taken seriously, it is imperative that we represent them throughout the political process – not only rights to protection, but also to democratic membership. 190 x 124mm • 144 pages • UK November 2019, US December 2019 HB • 978-1-5095-3005-2 • £35.00 / $45.00 / €42.90 PB • 978-1-5095-3006-9 • £9.99 / $12.95 / €12.90 ebook available

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What Do We Owe to Refugees? DAVID OWEN University of Southampton ‘Owen provides historical, conceptual, principled, and practical perspectives on questions about refugees. His book is clear and accessible, but also subtle and sophisticated. It greatly advances our understanding of this important issue.’ Joseph H. Carens, University of Toronto ‘A sparkling introduction to the central ethical issues raised by refugees from a respected philosopher. This work is a major contribution to our understanding of this great challenge of our time.’ Matthew J. Gibney, University of Oxford Who are refugees? Who, if anyone, is responsible for protecting them? What forms should this protection take? In this engaging and concise book, David Owen provides a clear account of the responsibilities of refugee protection and the forms of international co-operation that will be required to discharge them. 190 x 124mm • 144 pages • UK February 2020, US March 2020 HB • 978-1-5095-3973-4 • £35.00 / $45.00 / €42.90 PB • 978-1-5095-3974-1 • £9.99 / $12.95 / €12.90 ebook available

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Is SelfDetermination a Dangerous Illusion? DAVID MILLER University of Oxford ‘This lucid and accessible book by one of the world’s leading political philosophers defends the contemporary relevance of self-determination. A first-class read that masterfully engages its critics.’ Anna Stilz, Princeton University ‘In this characteristically intelligent book, David Miller explores the concept of self-determination in its relation to democracy, peoplehood, decolonization and the rise of supranational institutions. He offers a philosophically nuanced and morally compelling defence of self-determination from which his critics especially will learn a great deal.’ Lea Ypi, London School of Economics and Political Science Claims to self-determination are rife in world politics today. But what does self-determination actually mean? Is it meaningful or desirable in the twenty-first century, or merely a dangerous illusion? In this book, David Miller mounts a powerful defence of political self-determination, arguing that it is still both feasible and important. 190 x 124mm • 144 pages • UK November 2019, US December 2019 HB • 978-1-5095-3346-6 • £35.00 / $45.00 / €42.90 PB • 978-1-5095-3347-3 • £9.99 / $12.95 / €12.90 ebook available

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