Political Science - General

There is no doubt that life in the United States has undergone significant changes through the years. Many wonder what the future holds, and J. P. Hingst is no exception. In Common Sense, he explores the current condition of the United States as it...

Fiji by the year 1900 after a generation as a British Crown Colony was a multi-racial nation with a combined indentured and free Indian component, which was about to expand on a large scale, and contest political predominance with indigenous Fijians and a small...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our...

Abstract: A study of local reaction - political, neighborhood, and civic, to growth management regulations and comprehensive local planning in Florida. The rapid growth in urban places created steep political and civic divisions for and against development. Low-income neighborhoods on the periphery of commercial...

In tracing the development of industrial associations in Italy from 1906 to 1934, this study challenges traditional interpretations of the rise of fascism. Unlike other studies of industrialists and fascism that begin with the post-World War I crisis, Professor Adler reconstitutes the prior relations...

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In just one hundred pages, Donald Mangum, a retired professor of English and philosophy, guides readers through major concepts in Western thought from Presocratics to Sartre and more. Along the way, Mangum shares experiences, opinions, and thought experiments that help us to better understand...

The purpose of this book is to bring modern clarity to the centuries old battle between autocracy and democracy.The autocratic system of leadership (e.g., tribal leaders) matured at the beginning of human experience. In the fifth century BC, democracy emerged as a viable option...

The story behind some of the most newsworthy stories ever, written by the man with more #1 bestsellers than any journalist of our time. Bob Woodward has reported on every American president from Richard Nixon to Donald Trump. His books have penetrated government institutions,...

Author: Andy KnoxISBN-10: 1739560752ISBN-13: 9781739560751Publisher: Boz Publications LtdLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/03/2024Pages: 474Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.39lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.29d

What is the real story behind the appearance of modern humans? Are we alone in the universe? Do we have a future?Author: Valentin MalinovISBN-10: 0648012727ISBN-13: 9780648012726Publisher: Publicious Pty LtdLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/15/2020Pages: 240Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.96lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.65d

In 1890 at the age of 26, Edward Campbell Mason (1864-1937) published The Veto Power, chosen as the first paper in the Harvard Historical Monograph series, edited by Albert Bushnell Hart (1854-1943), one of the first generation of professionally trained historians in the United...

This book discusses the relationship between politics and power in East Africa from a historical perspective. The author examines how the exercise and contestation of political power and the role of leadership have played themselves out within the various ethnic communities, and at country...

This volume brings together papers from a conference convened by the University of Namibia on the constitutional and human rights record of the government of Namibia since 1990. It was held against the background of the development of the written constitution, and principles of...

The impact of decentralisation on the political process in Zimbabwe is the subject of this study. It is based upon the premise that, to the extent that post-independence decentralisation was primarily intended to facilitate the creation of the one-party, socialist state, it has not...

The Iron Trevet (original title Le Fer Trevot) is a historical novel by French author Eugène Sue, best known for his serial novels. Set against the backdrop of the French Revolution, this work delves into themes of political intrigue, power struggles, and personal vendettas....

This volume introduces a new style of politics, the New Political Culture (NPC), which began in many countries in the 1970s. It defines new rules of the game for politics, challenging two older traditions: class politics and clientelism.Author: Terry Nichols ClarkISBN-10: 0813366941ISBN-13: 9780813366944Publisher: RoutledgeLanguage:...

Culture Matters explores the role of political culture studies as one of the major investigative fields in contemporary political science. Cultural theory was the focal point of the late Aaron Wildavsky's teaching and research for the last decade of his life, a life that...

This volume makes a significant contribution to the debate about the development of post-communist civil society by focusing on its alleged 'dark side', i.e on the groups that are excluded from 'civil society'.Author: Petr KopeckyISBN-10: 0415628466ISBN-13: 9780415628464Publisher: RoutledgeLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/16/2012Pages: 208Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.66lbsSize: 9.21h...

Local governments across the country are facing a quiet but mounting challenge. Expectations continue to grow while revenues fluctuate, infrastructure ages, and deferred obligations accumulate. Leaders are asked to deliver more for their communities even as the fiscal realities beneath the surface become harder...

Local governments across the country are facing a quiet but mounting challenge. Expectations continue to grow while revenues fluctuate, infrastructure ages, and deferred obligations accumulate. Leaders are asked to deliver more for their communities even as the fiscal realities beneath the surface become harder...

Does ancient wisdom provide the path toward less conflict and more freedom? Yes!For more than two millennia, the Tao Te Ching has been regarded as a guide for self improvement. But former journalist and public policy expert Wayne Hoffman suggests in that the teachings...

Many describe Athens as the peaceful city of great ancient monuments, elegant neoclassical buildings and large avenues with sparse motor traffic; the capital of a neutral country during the Great War. Nonetheless, the city was a secret battlefield. British and French spymasters, gentlemen officers...

Author: Jae-Hee JungISBN-10: 1009667920ISBN-13: 9781009667920Publisher: Cambridge University PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/12/2026Pages: 278Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.83lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.58d

We live in an explosive world. Trump is blowing up political order. Xi Jinping is scrambling the economy. And Putin is redrawing the map of Europe. At a time when every crisis bleeds into the next -- from pandemics and wars to climate shocks...

This small volume is a resource designed to help voters who care about democracy. This field manual offers a battlefield perspective from a noted patriot, General G. Washington, Continental Army, Ret. His Situation Report on the state of American democracy is grim, but he...

Infrastructure Wars: How Roads, Ports, and Power Influence Political Control is a groundbreaking examination of how the 21st century's most powerful nations are no longer fighting for dominance through armies or ideology alone but through infrastructure. From railways and ports to energy pipelines, digital...

There was a time when families talked, neighbors disagreed respectfully, and differing beliefs didn't mean the end of a friendship. That time is gone.We live in a world where three subjects control nearly every headline, every election, every conflict, and every social argument-yet we...

We All Fall Down is an historical account of the first 100 days of the Biden Administration. This second edition updates this history through the first 16 months (through June 2022). Part one of the book recounts the events, executive decisions, Congressional actions and...

China's Strategies for Combating Corruption is a comprehensiveoverview and synthesis of China's ongoing battle against corruptionspanning more than a century. Divided into 11 chapters, this book delvesinto China's anti-corruption measures, provides insightful interpretationsof policies and official documents, and analyzes emblematic cases.These fndings collectively showcase...

China's Approaches to Poverty Alleviation vividly illustrates China'sinnovative approach to poverty alleviation through a combination oftheoretical exposition and practical case studies. The path of povertyreduction with Chinese characteristics not only offers effective solutionsfor China itself but also provides invaluable insights for the global poverty...

The term "development'has become ubiquitous in contemporary China, a nation that has experienced rapid progress since the commencement ofits reform and opening-up policies in 1978. With a focus on the theme ofdevelopment, this book systematically examines the principles, strategies, and goals that have shaped...

What happens when revolutionary ideas turn into chaos?In The Possessed (The Devils), Fyodor Dostoevsky presents a dark and prophetic novel about a society on the brink of collapse. Set in 19th-century Russia, this gripping story follows a group of radical intellectuals whose ideologies spiral...

This book reveals how the 'Prussian' Otto von Bismarck created the German Reich through a series of wars against his neighbours. His successors schemed to extend his empire and destroy the rising tide of democracy. The war against France in 1914 was bloodier than...

Women's Pathways to Power: Cracking the Glass Ceiling provides an interdisciplinary study of the lingering impediments obstructing women's access to power to attain democratic equality, comprising the work of eminent women scholars from diverse fields and regions.This book addresses women's inequality within a world...

In an age where technology is rewriting the rules of human connection, governance, and daily life, how can we build a society that is not only digital-but also just, equitable, and human-centered?In Digital Society: Reimagining Society for the Digital Era, futurist and thought leader...

Author: Michael BuckleyISBN-10: 3032064031ISBN-13: 9783032064035Publisher: SpringerLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/17/2025Pages: 212Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.10lbsSize: 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.56d

The Code Of Iowa is a historical document presenting the laws passed during the session of the General Assembly of 1850-1, officially approved on February 5th, 1851. This compilation provides a crucial snapshot of the legal framework governing Iowa during the mid-19th century. It...

A vivid satirical saga set in tumultuous modern America where democracy faces profound challenges. Amid divisive politics, the narrative calls for a rediscovery of foundational values like liberty and justice, championing grassroots activism, responsible journalism, and ethical governance. The book celebrates the strength of...

A vivid satirical saga set in tumultuous modern America where democracy faces profound challenges. Amid divisive politics, the narrative calls for a rediscovery of foundational values like liberty and justice, championing grassroots activism, responsible journalism, and ethical governance. The book celebrates the strength of...

Why are legislatures in some authoritarian regimes more powerful than others? Why does influence on policies and politics vary across dictatorships? To answer these questions, Lawmaking under Authoritarianism extends the power-sharing theory of authoritarian government to argue that autocracies with balanced factional politics have...

This modern and advanced society as we are advancing in technology, lifestyles becomes easy and work becomes more swift and classified. This leads to several personal development in youth in their life, outlook, health and career front as well. But as the popular proverb...

"Why We Are Unhappy: An Examination of America's Societal and Systemic Failures"By Michael E. HarveyTeach Me Judaism PressWhy We Are Unhappy: An Examination of America's Societal and Systemic Failures dives deep into the multifaceted reasons behind the widespread unhappiness in America. This thought-provoking book...

The portion of the Malay Peninsula where the Thai Buddhist civilization of Thailand gives way to the Malay Muslim civilization of Malaysia is characterized by multiple forms of pluralism. An appreciation of the long history and varied forms of that pluralism opens up fresh...

This series provides critical perspectives on the contemporary environmental issues of Pacific nations and identifies interventions required to address key concerns at the local, subnational, national, regional, and global levels. A new plan for providing environmental assistance to the Pacific's developing countries is formulated...

The aim of the work is to use a philosophical lens to explore the possibilities of building a democratic Philippine nation-state, given its diversity.Author: Agustin Martin G. RidriguezISBN-10: 971550597XISBN-13: 9789715505970Publisher: Ateneo de Manila Univ PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/31/2011Pages: 244Format: Paperback

This book critically examines two indicators of Philippine democracy, namely, elections and political parties. It looks closely at the democratic principles and values of participation, authorization, representation, accountability, transparency, responsiveness, and solidarity as these coalesce into the Philippine electoral institutions. The assessment powerfully scrutinizes...

This unique book investigates the implications of the rising importance of supra-national regional organizations for global governance in general, and for the United Nations, in particular. It touches upon issues such as regional representation at the UN, high-level dialogues with regional organisations, as well...

Author: Suhel SethISBN-10: 9388409140ISBN-13: 9789388409148Publisher: Har-Anand Publications Pvt LtdLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2019Pages: 104Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.57lbsSize: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.31d