Political Thought on Uprisings

This book explores the philosophical and political dimensions of rebellion, revolts, and revolutions by examining and comparing various cases, from multiple cultural perspectives throughout history. Chan utilizes these various cases to explore the range of differing principles, rationales, and ethics underlying what constitutes a "just rebellion" and explain the motivating thought behind rebellions.

Stephen Chan was awarded the OBE by Queen Elizabeth in 2010 - 'For services to Africa and Higher Education' - the same year he was awarded the International Studies Association accolade Eminent Scholar in Global Development. Earlier a newspaper editor, literary publisher, and an international civil servant stationed in Africa, he has held responsible positions - including deanships - at three British universities; held the George Soros Chair at the Central European University and the Konrad Adenauer Chair at the elite Palestinian Bir Zeit University, among a string of other named and honorific appointments. He is Professor of World Politics at SOAS University of London, remains seconded to diplomatic engagements in Africa and the Middle East and heads the philanthropic Kwok Meil Wah Foundation. He has published thirty-six scholarly books, five volumes of poetry, and three novels.