Publications

My books and stuff.

Civilization: Critical Concepts in Political Science

CivilisationEdited and with a new introduction by Brett Bowden, 4 Volumes (Routledge, 2009)

Especially since the end of the Cold War, the concept of ‘civilization’ has been frequently deployed by those who seek to describe and explain the world in which we live. The events of 11 September 2001, and the subsequent ‘war … [read more]

Terror: From Tyrannicide to Terrorism

Co-edited with Michael T. Davis with Foreword by Geoffrey Robertson Q.C. (University of Queensland Press, 2008)

TerrorReviews:
“… cautious, erudite and alarming.” Weekend Australian

“… this book has plenty to recommend it. Above all, it demonstrates that September 11, 2001, did not usher in an ‘age of terror’ but rather a different form of … [read more]

Berkshire Encyclopedia of World History, 6 Volumes, Second Edition

Brett Bowden Associate Editor, Senior Editor William H. McNeill (Berkshire Publishing, 2010)

BEWHCover[1] The Berkshire Encyclopedia of World History is the first true encyclopedic reference on world history. It is designed to meet the needs of students, teachers, and scholars who seek to explore — and understand — the panorama of our … [read more]

Global Standards of Market Civilization

 Co-edited with Leonard Seabrooke (Routledge, 2006, available in HB & PB)

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Global Standards of Market Civilization brings together leading scholars, representing a range of political views, to investigate how global ’standards of market civilization’ have emerged, their justification, and their political, economic and social impact.

Key chapters show how as the modern state … [read more]

Disturbing the Peace: Riots, Resistance and Rebellion in Europe, 1381 to the Present

Co-edited with Michael T. Davis, Disturbing the Peace: Riots, Resistance and Rebellion in Europe, 1381 to the Present (Palgrave Macmillan)

forthcomingRiots, rampaging mobs and looting are not mere curiosities of the past; nor are they events confined to the fringes of the modern world, only breaking out in less-developed and distant … [read more]

Australian Political Parties in the Spotlight

 Co-authored with Dean Jaensch and Peter Brent (Democratic Audit of Australia, 2004)

spotlightDean Jaensch, School of Political and International Studies, Flinders University and Peter Brent and Brett Bowden, Political Science Program, Research School of Social Sciences, The Australian National University.

Among other key concerns identified by the authors, the focussed audit of Australia’s … [read more]

The Role of International Law in Rebuilding Societies after Conflict: Great Expectations

Co-edited with Hilary Charlesworth and Jeremy Farrall (Cambridge University Press, 2009)

Great Expect-CoverInternational law can create great expectations in those seeking to rebuild societies that have been torn apart by conflict. For outsiders, international law can mandate or militate against intervention, bolstering or undermining the legitimacy of intervention. International legal … [read more]

The Empire of Civilization: The Evolution of an Imperial Idea

Brett Bowden, The Empire of Civilization, University of Chicago Press, 2009

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Reviews:

“[Bowden’s] analysis will prove fascinating to historians and political scientists. Summing up: Highly recommended.” E. Edson, CHOICE, February 2010.

“Deeply researched, well argued, and readable despite the density of the material. … [read more]