Political Science - General

This book, first published in 1986, provides a comprehensive look at the social, cultural, political and economic forces that shaped Libya following the 1969 revolution. Libya's political system under Qadhafi's Third Universal Theory is examined, as are the power structures - military, tribal, economic...

This book, first published in 1987, is a solid, analytical exploration of the complex dynamics of the revolutionary economic transformation from 1979 to 1986. It provides a clear picture of the goals, internal debates, external influences and shifting policy decisions which affected the efforts...

This book, first published in 1960, analyses Communism as an aggressive and revolutionary movement. It examines the factors which produce a successful Communist revolution, and which elements the Communists themselves contribute to the revolution. Author: Hugh Seton-WatsonISBN-10: 1032130253ISBN-13: 9781032130255Publisher: RoutledgeLanguage: EnglishPublished: 02/07/2022Pages: 432Format: HardcoverWeight:...

This book, first published in 1920, is an analysis of socialist trends and a synthesis of proletarian aims. It attempts to establish the new political philosophy of left-wing socialists and coins a new term, 'ergatocracy' to mean 'workers' rule' and the abolishment of class...

This book, first published in 1974, analyses the problems and mechanics of the Revolutionary movement in the army during and after the French Revolution. It charts the transition of the French army from the Revolutionary force of 1815 to the counter-revolutionary army of June...

This book, first published in 1984, analyses the background to the revolution in Grenada and details the course of its progress, examining the reasons why it faltered and failed. The book also examines closely the US-led invasion of this tiny island and its aftermath.Author:...

This book, first published in 1989, is an analysis of what changed in 1789 with the French Revolution and what contemporary life owes to the event, particularly with regards to the body and public life, as the revolutionary middle class set new ideals and...

This book examines the medical biotechnology industry in India through the lens of critical political economy. It discusses the sharp trajectory of growth in the biotechnology business and the state of investments, subsidies and patents which propelled the rise of the industry in India....

Explore the fascinating history and current state-of-the-art of electrical engineering with this detailed and practical guide. Packed with valuable information and insights, this book is a must-have for anyone interested in the field of electricity.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

Under pavement. Under a shimmering crust of broken glass and weeds, the dark earth endures. We are dispossessed of our most basic human right - to cultivate the land. But in cities across North America, people are taking back this right and resisting corporate...

This work represents a major survey of research which succeeds in opening up new perspectives on a number of European countries. The theme of social inequality is divided into sections on income, property, employment, education, housing, illness and death. The author finally attempts to...

In nearly every account of modern Argentine history, the first Peronist regime (1946-55) emerges as the critical juncture. Appealing to growing masses of industrial workers, Juan Perón built a powerful populist movement that transformed economic and political structures, promulgated new conceptions and representations of...

Many of the US criticisms of Western European reluctance to engage in the 2004 war in Iraq stem from a perception that these governments are 'weak on defence'. This book evaluates the validity of this view of Western European policies, examining the emergent European...

They came in the dead of night, marking the homes and businesses of their enemies with crude symbols and dire warnings. They plotted against those of other religious faiths and circulated secret lists of alleged traitors to the community and nation. They mailed anonymous...

Lyotard shook the cultural world in the late-twentieth century by announcing postmodernism and the end of grand narratives. He captured a feeling of unease about the standpoint of great modern thinkers who claimed to have resolved the big problems of epistemology, society and history....

During the last quarter century, peasant participation in politics has increased markedly in parts of Latin America and Asia. Why the poor and vulnerable peasant population has chosen to leave the confines of the village for political activity and at times for sustained revolution...

We have the capability to win in the Middle East. The only question is whether we have the resolve. At the start of the Civil War, many Northerners anticipated a quick victory. The New York Times predicted victory in 30 days. By 1863, the...

This book largely covers the 43rd United States President's administration from 2001 to 2007. It specifically includes the war in Iraq, the "proxy" war against the United States, congressional elections, presidential elections and other major political events. The book also delves into significant political...

Written as an autobiography for the author's heirs, An Exploration of Conscience: On Becoming A Woman In The Twentieth Century And Beyond serves as a wake-up call for anyone of good conscience to confront the bigotry and discrimination that began in the European immigration...

As Americans, we have a deeply rooted sense of individualism that is at the heart of our unprecedented rise to power in less than 250 years of existence. As a result, our perspective on the outside world, for better or worse, tends to be...

During the formative years of Dallas, Texas, the Hispanic population moved in circles that united and developed as a uniform society, building and molding the community to reach out and redefine themselves. But over the years, this trend slowly subsided. By uniting and bridging...

America is out of control. Political correctness rules the world. Irresponsible people make the rules. Government wastes, whining politicians, party line voting, our failed education system, judges making laws, and all we do is keep ignoring the abuse being dealt to us on a...

If you enjoy reading a perspective on life that can be only be obtained from a member of the Greatest Generation, you have selected the right book. Chuck Salm entertains you with a series of essays that will strike a responsive chord, not only...

Non-fiction socio-economic human value essays /editorialAuthor: Max HartsteinISBN-10: 0595247008ISBN-13: 9780595247004Publisher: iUniverseLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/22/2003Pages: 112Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.40lbsSize: 9.24h x 6.06w x 0.32d

Author: Robert E. AndrewsISBN-10: 0595219845ISBN-13: 9780595219841Publisher: iUniverseLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/10/2002Pages: 236Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.77lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.54d

This book focuses on the beleagured position of the SPD in Imperial Germany after the fall of Bismarck and underlines the enormous difficulties the party faced in establishing a right to political dissent. Dr Hall describes the development of the party press and analyses...

The writing of a saint's life can be as political as it is pious. In this, her second book, Theresa Urbainczyk demonstrates how one collection of saints' lives--the Religious History of Theodoret, bishop of Cyrrhus--both prescribes and describes the relationship between ascetics and the...

This collection demonstrates the diversity of women's struggles against problems such as racism, violence, homophobia, focusing on the complex ways that gender, culture, race-ethnicity and class shape women's political consciousness in the US.Author: Nancy NaplesISBN-10: 0415916291ISBN-13: 9780415916295Publisher: RoutledgeLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/24/1997Pages: 424Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.62lbsSize: 8.66h...

This book - previously published as a special issue of the Journal of Strategic Studies - examines military innovation during the industrial age to demonstrate how information resources have been critical in military performance.Author: Emily O. GoldmanISBN-10: 0415701392ISBN-13: 9780415701396Publisher: RoutledgeLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2005Pages: 208Format: HardcoverWeight:...

This book, based on extensive original research by a range of leading experts, examines many key aspects of current reforms in China's financial sector and China's increasing integration into the international economy. Subjects covered include: the derivatives market; stock market liberalisation; and international foreign...

Presents a framework that provides a new understanding of many of today's international economic developments, linking previouly unconnected debates on industrial restructuring, globalisation and international trade policies.Author: Winfried Ruigrok,Rob Van TulderISBN-10: 0415122384ISBN-13: 9780415122382Publisher: RoutledgeLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/07/1995Pages: 360Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.34lbsSize: 9.48h x 6.34w x 0.95d

The Selva Lacandona of Chiapas, Mexico has received a tremendous amount of attention since the Zapatista uprising began in 1994. Concerns have focused on both the rapid rate of deforestation in Mexico's largest tropical rain forest and the social marginalization of its inhabitants, which...

Focusing on the lives of two revolutionary leaders, Salvador Alvarado and Felipe Carrillo Puerto, this book shows how the Mexican Revolution affected the State of Yucatan, a region that had boasted of its independence from Mexico City and where a dominant social minority had...

Peter Hoffmann describes worldwide scientific work toward a future hydrogen economy, looking at the auspicious prospects of this potential fuel. He discusses its applicability from automobiles to airplanes and the principles and technologies involved in making hydrogen a viable energy alternative.Author: Peter HoffmannISBN-10: 0367292254ISBN-13:...

This book deals with several general themes and the analytical tools, the most important of which is VALAD. It discusses the impact of export subsidies on the economy and evaluates the evidence and conjectures on the role of OECD exports in the nineties.Author: Alex...

This book assesses the current available information concerning the major scientific problems related to environmental consequences of a possible nuclear war, discussing the role of the scientist in developing such information as a contribution to the elimination of the nuclear war threat.Author: Julius London,Gilbert...

Relying on the results of a large survey research project in western New York State, the author compares the environmental planning beliefs of public officials and citizens.Author: Sheldon KamienieckiISBN-10: 0367284812ISBN-13: 9780367284817Publisher: RoutledgeLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/30/2020Pages: 144Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.85lbsSize: 9.10h x 5.60w x 0.50d

First published in 1994. This book traces the history of international environmental negotiations and regulations and looks at the domestic policies upon which cooperation in the international community depends. This study will be essential reading to students of environmental studies and politics. Author: Tony...

This book is a collection of papers written for a workshop on the economic value of Alaskan wildlife resources held at Denali National Park in September 1989. It provides resource managers and policy makers with enough background to address their own needs for economic...

This volume provides is a look at the social function of myth during two distinct phases of the Cuban revolutionary process. The first period spanned the years of armed struggle, from 1953 through 1958, a time during which the rebel leadership prevailed. Moving onto...

This book describes and analyzes the adaptive strategies of traditional and prehistoric farmers in one part of the Andes, in an effort to understand the varying interactions between people and their habitat over the last five hundred years.Author: Gregory KnappISBN-10: 036701632XISBN-13: 9780367016326Publisher: RoutledgeLanguage: EnglishPublished:...

National strategies to minimize pollution, including that from hazardous waste, are evolving in both the United States and Canada. The authors find that disposal is still common practice for handling hazardous waste, despite the potential for alternative methods.Author: Michalann HarthillISBN-10: 0367016559ISBN-13: 9780367016555Publisher: RoutledgeLanguage: EnglishPublished:...

This book analyzes the Peruvian and Bolivian macroeconomic experiments. It contrasts the logic of orthodox and heterodox policy, offers an account of the dynamics of hyperinflation and stabilization, explores the explicit and implicit class character, and suggests some lessons for future policy .Author: Manuel...

This book examines the U.S. system of intergovernmental relations pertaining to ocean resources. The exploitation of the oceans with regard to fisheries, marine mammals, hydrocarbons and economic minerals, waste disposal, and coastal zone management is analyzed in the context of the Reagan administration's New...

This volume is the eighth in a continuous series that deals with a wide range of problems and issues of current and sustained concern. The Index addresses a broad scope of international topics related to both practical and theoretical questions and offers insightful and...

Our White peoples have had some very hard times. We have been through just as much as any other people. Our peoples had to fight in wars that were sometimes hopeless. They fought to the death in some battles just so their loved ones...

Reform is in the air. Chronic problems are getting a look. Fixes are showing up, not just in America, but around the world. Why now? This book helps answer not only this question, but points to one step reformers ought to consider, upgrading America's...

What if race is not what we think it is?In Black, Brown & White Racial Identity, Admire T. Kadenge challenges one of the most deeply rooted concepts in human society-racial classification.Through a powerful blend of personal experience, historical insight, and bold analysis, this book...

This 250th Anniversary Edition of With Justice for Some: Politically Charged Criminal Trials in the Early 20th Century That Helped Shape Today's America compares our fragile democracy under threat in 2026 to the context of headline-grabbing criminal trials from the early 1900s. Pearlman's book...