Political Science - General

Author: Rene RemondISBN-10: 1597405213ISBN-13: 9781597405218Publisher: ACLS History E-Book ProjectLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/07/2008Pages: 484Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.41lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.97d

Author: Irving BrantISBN-10: 1597404403ISBN-13: 9781597404402Publisher: ACLS History E-Book ProjectLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/07/2008Pages: 584Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.70lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.18d

If men's minds were as easily controlled as their tongues, every king would sit safely on his throne, and government by compulsion would cease; for every subject would shape his life according to the intentions of his rulers, and would esteem a thing as...

Author: Leonard R. SussmanISBN-10: 1591021421ISBN-13: 9781591021421Publisher: Prometheus BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/01/2004Pages: 432Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.60lbsSize: 9.18h x 6.60w x 1.13d

At 6:30 A.M. a head nurse reviews room assignments and the day's challenges ahead: twenty-nine patients, most of them seriously ill, and four nurses to care for them. That means a barely manageable and potentially risky patient-nurse ratio of seven to one, with one...

An engaging, moving, and poignant book of poetry from a well-known leader, educator, and writer with notable endorsements from Reverend Billy Talen (Church of Stop Shopping), Carolyn Martin (poetry editor at Kosmos Journal), and Alice Reys (Singer Dancer) among others. Colin Greer knows a...

"Globalization," surely one of the most used and abused buzzwordsof recent decades, describes a phenomenon that is typicallyconsidered to be a neutral and inevitable expansion of marketforces across the planet. Nearly all economists, politicians, businessleaders, and mainstream journalists view globalization as thenatural result of...

This handbook addresses how the Jewish American community emerged from obscurity to play a role in behind-the-scenes power politics and finally appeared center stage. Jewish Americans and Political Participation explores the rise of the Jewish people from hardscrabble immigrants to the highest echelons of...

Published in celebration of the Purchase's bicentennial, this resource offers a multifaceted view of a watershed American event. In one easy-access resource, The Louisiana Purchase brings together the work of over 100 experts covering historical figures, relevant legal and historical concepts, states that formed...

Author: Lawrence LaderISBN-10: 1573920126ISBN-13: 9781573920124Publisher: Prometheus BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/01/1995Pages: 254Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.23lbsSize: 9.32h x 6.34w x 1.01dReview Citation(s): Kirkus Reviews 08/15/1995 pg. 1163Library Journal 10/01/1995 pg. 106

"The author shares his firsthand experience with readers....For anyone interested in a short but highly readable account of our disarmament efforts, Smith's book is a good place to start." -Library JournalAuthor: Ambassador Gerard C. SmithISBN-10: 1568330626ISBN-13: 9781568330624Publisher: Madison BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/27/1996Pages: 288Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.25lbsSize:...

At a crucial point in the twentieth century, as Nazi Germany prepared for war, negotiations between Britain, France, and the Soviet Union became the last chance to halt Hitler's aggression. Incredibly, the French and British governments dallied, talks failed, and in August 1939 the...

In this personal account of the intelligence failure in Vietnam, Mr. Allen reveals specifically how American leaders largely excluded intelligence from important policy deliberations until it was too late. "Don't miss this book!"-John PradosAuthor: George W. AllenISBN-10: 1566633877ISBN-13: 9781566633871Publisher: Ivan R. Dee PublisherLanguage: EnglishPublished:...

This volume derives from an unprecedented seminar held at Columbia University's School of International and Public Affairs in November 1990. At the seminar, leading Western diplomatic and military historians and Vietnam scholars met with prominent Vietnamese Communists to reflect on the Vietnam War. The...

The Saudi Kingdom: Between the Jihadi Hammer and the Iranian Anvil presents a candid and insightful analysis of Saudi Arabia's political instability in light of the mounting domestic and international challenges facing the country today. Directly addressing Saudi Arabia's inert monarchical ruling system, its...

This multidisciplinary approach explores the historical antecedents and the dynamic process of Yugoslavia's violent dissolution. The volume, a compilation by distinguished scholars, examines issues broadening the understanding of the Yugoslav case, and also sheds light on how to deal with future episodes of state...

Is military-support more than little, yellow magnetic ribbons, slapped-on the backs of our vehicles? More than prayers, care-packages, tissues, and casseroles? Does the Church play a vital role? As a matter of fact, yes--on all counts If you love God, freedom, our country, and...

Recent years have seen the rapid spread of far-right movements across the globe. Far beyond Donald Trump, these movements are reshaping the physical world in ways that pose danger to everyone, regardless of their politics. But how is this happening, and why with such...

Recent years have seen the rapid spread of far-right movements across the globe. Far beyond Donald Trump, these movements are reshaping the physical world in ways that pose danger to everyone, regardless of their politics. But how is this happening, and why with such...

Counter-terrorism is now a permanent and sprawling part of the legislative and operational apparatus of the state, yet little is known about the law and practice of how it is reviewed, how effective the review mechanisms are, what impact they have or how they...

"My Experiences as an Executioner" is a 1892 memoir by English executioner James Berry (1852-1913). Berry was most notable for his contribution to the science of hanging, refining the long drop method developed by William Marwood so as to reduce the mental and physical...

This book examines how election news reporting has changed over the last half century in Ireland by means of a unique dataset involving 25m words from newspapers as well as radio and television coverage. The authors examine reporting in terms of framing, tone and...

Author: Paul SchwartzISBN-10: 1524587370ISBN-13: 9781524587376Publisher: XlibrisLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/14/2017Pages: 304Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.99lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.68dReview Citation(s): BlueInk Review 02/18/2019

Boston, November 5, 1995 The war in Bosnia and Herzegovina is an unheard-of tragedy. Before the eyes of the entire world, a state is being destroyed, and the people (population) of a nation are suffering the genocide and ethnic cleansing. All the principles of...

The Discourses on Livy (Italian: Discorsi sopra la prima deca di Tito Livio, literally "Discourses on the First Decade of Titus Livy") is a work of political history and philosophy written in the early 16th century (ca. 1517) by the Italian writer and political...

This is political satire. Apparently that may be misconstrued. The arguments in this book though are as logical as the title states. Again because I have to explicitly state this; it is gibberish. But this makes a great gift for someone that may not...

Book Description Like a majority of Americans, the author has become very concerned about his country and its future as a land of liberty. While collecting the information for the book, it opened up an unexpected door to the actual dangers we are facing...

"History of the Rise Progress and Termination of the American Revolution" from Mercy Otis Warren. American writer and playwright (1728-1814).Author: Mercy Otis WarrenISBN-10: 1523223960ISBN-13: 9781523223961Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/02/2016Pages: 624Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.81lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.26d

Designed as a hands-on simulation, Mock Congress Workbook: Simulating the House of Representatives brings to life the roles and responsibilities of congress members and those with whom they work. Its in-class exercises model the legislative branch of the government and address leadership positions and...

Collected Here are four of Niccol Machiavelli most important works. The Prince It was Niccol Machiavelli who essentially removed ethics from government. He did it with this book, when he asserted that The Prince (president, dictator, prime minister, etc.) does not have to be...

"Speeches and Letters of Abraham Lincoln" from Abraham Lincoln. The 16th President of the United States (1809-1865).Author: The Perfect Library, Abraham LincolnISBN-10: 1515019896ISBN-13: 9781515019893Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/10/2015Pages: 296Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.88lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.62d

"A Modern Symposium" from Goldsworthy Lowes Dickinson. British political scientist and philosopher (1862-1932).Author: The Perfect Library, Goldsworthy Lowes DickinsonISBN-10: 1514193167ISBN-13: 9781514193167Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/02/2015Pages: 68Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.23lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.14d

"Americanism and Other Works" from Warren Harding. 29th President of the United States (1865-1923).Author: The Perfect Library, Warren HardingISBN-10: 151181537XISBN-13: 9781511815376Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/20/2015Pages: 60Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.21lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.12d

"The Visions and Prophecies of Zechariah" from David Baron. Co-founder of Hebrew Christian Testimony to Israel, author, and public speaker (1855-1926).Author: The Perfect Library, David BaronISBN-10: 1511557818ISBN-13: 9781511557818Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/01/2015Pages: 396Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.16lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.81d

From the harrowing situation of migrants trying to cross the Mediterranean in rubber dinghies to the crisis on the US-Mexico border, mass migration is one of the most urgent issues facing our societies today. At the same time, viable solutions seem ever more remote,...

When Will Civilization Arrive?By: Robert E. BarrDo we really have civilization, and if not, when will it arrive?When Will Civilization Arrive? explores a political history from which we have not learned. Through his writings, Robert E. Barr poignantly points out mistakes that civilization has...

This book explains the nine fundamental discoveries of the 20th century, to wit (i) the "Big Bang" (cosmology); (ii) the origin of life (biology); (iii) the origin of human intelligence (genetics); (iv) the universal claim of fundamental rights (human behavior); (v) the origin of...

This booklet contains four chapters, which treat ingenuousness on an individual, professional, institutional, and collective level. The latter is also known as misguided patriotism. All these levels have in common that the people involved do not at all understand why the outsiders consider their...

Wake up America takes a journey across the world to discover what we need to do move our and world society to a new level of positive growth, peacefully, and a way that maximizes our diverse world societies. We are moving towards a nine...

America continues to be in turmoil and chaos. The division and polarization of countless factions of ideologies and opposing forces render the nation dysfunctional and susceptible to being taken over by destructive and oppressive forces and power players. Is there any hope for rescue?...

PROFOUND, RICH, HONEST AND BIBLICALLY INFORMED Does God really Care About Politics is clear, concise and easy to read. A must have for anyone wanting to empower themselves with a greater understanding of politics and how it relates to the Kingdom of God.Author: Rochelle...

After crashing his way to the presidency with the subtlety of a sledgehammer, Donald J. Trump was now faced with tackling the most important job stretched out before him during the next four years: proving he was indeed magnificent. There had to be a...

As epitomized in the 2016 U.S. Presidential election, women in politics may hit a "glass ceiling" or in the case of former U.K. Prime Minister, Theresa May in 2019, go over a "glass cliff". Even though women are starting to experience more success gaining...

This essay is about Islamism (or political Islam) as a challenge for contemporary liberal democracies. Paul Cliteur portrays Islamism as an ideology that favors one specific religion as supreme, which aspires to achieve hegemony over all other ways of life. At the present moment,...

Author Ashraf Nubani challenges you to consider while Islam has often been misunderstood in public discourse, it has a powerful message to offer in the marketplace of ideas. Bridging the Gap: Islam's Challenge for America is meant to do just what the title suggests:...

The book is divided in two. The first section addresses the theoretical shortcoming that result from the predominance of capitalism. We recognize that capitalism was initially accepted as progressive and incorporated elements of democracy however slavery (the first contradiction of capitalism) was the economic...

Political science is concerned with the policies and frameworks implemented for political governance. It helps in developing public policies, international relations and legislations through varied approaches such as rational choice theory, institutionalism, behavioralism, interpretivism, statistical analysis among many others. Some of the significant areas...

"Get rich quick Read this book and learn how to invest in politicians for fun and profit Just don't leave this book where any regular voters can read it "-Arianna Huffington, author of Pigs at the TroughEvery day corporations and other wealthy special interests...

The Constitution of the United States of America, with Biographies of the Founding fathers and the American Presidency is designed as a useful reference tool for all audiences. This book comprises of four sections: 1. A copy of the U.S. Constitution 2. Biographies of...

Howard Thurman (1988-1981) was one of the leading religious thinkers of 20th century America, a mentor to the leaders of the civil rights movement, and a mystic who pioneered influential innovations in liturgy, worship, and spirituality in the quest for common ground. Walking with...