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Circuits of Visibility explores transnational media environments as pathways to understand the gendered constructions and contradictions that underwrite globalization. Tracking the ways in which gendered subjects are produced and defined in transnationally networked, media saturated environments, Circuits of Visibility presents sixteen essays that collectively advance a discussion about sexual politics, media, technology, and globalization. Covering the internet, television, books, telecommunications, newspapers, and activist media work, the volume directs focused attention to the ways in which gender and sexuality issues are constructed and mobilized across the globe. Contributors' essays span diverse global sites from Myanmar and Morocco to the Balkans, France, U.S., and China, and cover an extensive terrain from consumption, aesthetics and whiteness to masculinity, transnational labor, and cultural citizenship. Circuits of Visibility initiates a necessary conversation and political critique about the mediated global terrain on which sexuality is defined, performed, regulated, made visible, and experienced

"This book presents a comprehensive overview of crisis management in China. It considers economic, political and military crises, and also natural disasters and public health problems. In each area it considers the nature of potential crises and their possible effects, and the degree to which China is prepared to cope with crises."--Publisher's description

The European Parliament is one of the greatest beneficiaries of the Treaty of Lisbon. In the recent series of confrontations it has surprised member states by taking a combative stance and has established itself as a force to be reckoned with. The member states must quickly adjust to the new set of rules and a Parliament that vehemently demands its right to actively participate in all EU policy areas while not refraining from resorting to power politics. Otherwise there is a real danger that the EU's ability to act will be undermined. Likewise, parliamentarians will have to learn to use their new powers carefully and responsibly. If the Parliament, however, wishes to live up to its ambition of being on equal footing with the member states when forming and framing European policy, one of its greatest challenge lies in moving beyond simple legislation and having an active impact on the setting of long-term political agendas. More than ever, these are set by the heads of state and government in the European Council