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"This new edition of Byzantium and the Crusades provides a fully-revised and updated version of Jonathan Harris's landmark text in the field of Byzantine and crusader history. The book offers a chronological exploration of Byzantium and the outlook of its rulers during the time of the Crusades. It argues that one of the main keys to Byzantine interaction with Western Europe, the Crusades and the crusader states can be found in the nature of the Byzantine Empire and the ideology which underpinned it, rather than in any generalised hostility between the peoples. Taking recent scholarship into account, this new edition includes an updated notes section and bibliography, as well as significant additions to the text: new material on the role of religious differences after 1100, a detailed discussion of economic, social and religious changes that took place in 12th-century Byzantine relations with the west, in-depth coverage of Byzantium and the Crusades during the 13th century, new maps, illustrations, genealogical tables and a timeline of key dates. Byzantium and the Crusades is an important contribution to the historiography by a major scholar in the field that should be read by anyone interested in Byzantine and crusader history"--

Essentials of Economics in Context is specifically designed to meet the requirements of a one-semester introductory economics course that provides coverage of both microeconomic and macroeconomic foundations, while addressing current economic challenges.

"Microeconomics in Context lays out the principles of microeconomics in a manner that is thorough, up to date, and relevant to students. Like its counterpart, Macroeconomics in Context, the book is uniquely attuned to economic, social, and environmental realities. The "In Context" books offer engaging coverage of current research and policy issues from economic inequality and climate change, to taxes and globalization. Key features include: - Up-to-date discussions of the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on inequality, labor markets and beyond - Analysis of recent trade issues and the implications of Brexit - Presentation of policy issues in historical, environmental, institutional, social, political, and ethical contexts - an approach that fosters critical evaluation of the standard microeconomic models - Clear explanations of basic concepts and analytical tools, with advanced models presented in optional chapter appendices - A powerful graphical presentation of various measures of well-being in the United States and other countries, including income inequality, tax systems, educational attainment, and environmental quality - A focus on human well-being from a multi-dimensional perspective, including traditional economic metrics and factors such as health, equity, and political inclusion - A full complement of student and instructor support materials online. The book combines real-world relevance with a thorough grounding in multiple economic paradigms. It is the ideal textbook for modern introductory courses in microeconomics. The book's companion website is available at: www.bu.edu/eci/micro"--

"Macroeconomics in Context lays out the principles of macroeconomics in a manner that is thorough, up to date, and relevant to students. Like its counterpart, Microeconomics in Context, the book is uniquely attuned to economic, social, and environmental realities. The "In Context" books offer engaging coverage of current topics including policy responses to recession and inflation, inequality, deficits and government debt, economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the economics of environmental sustainability. This fourth edition includes: - Improved and concise discussions of introductory topics, especially on key economic activities, macroeconomic goals, and economic models - Further emphasis on inequality, environmental sustainability, financialization, the changing nature of work, and international developments such as the role of transnational corporations and supply chain issues - Discussion of the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on macroeconomic factors like wellbeing, inequality, and labor markets - Presentation of policy issues in historical, environmental, institutional, social, political, and ethical contexts, including an updated discussion of fiscal policy in relation to the Biden administration's infrastructure and social investment spending - Clear explanations of basic economic concepts alongside more in-depth analysis of macroeconomics models and economic activity This book combines real-world relevance with a thorough grounding in multiple economic paradigms. It is the ideal textbook for modern introductory courses in macroeconomics. The book's companion website is available at: http://www.bu.edu/eci/macro"--