Political Science - General

This book illustrates that the perception of an external threat to the security of Saudi Arabia's national interests is the major factor behind Saudi external alliances. Given its limited national capabilities, the existence of expansionist and revolutionary regimes in the Arabian (Persian) Gulf, and...

Three thousand years ago, a group of Indo-Iranic tribes (called Balaschik at that time) settled in the northwestern Caspian region of Balashagan. Circumstances forced them to disperse and migrate towards south and eastern parts of Iranian plateau. In medieval times, they finally settled in...

Three thousand years ago, a group of Indo-Iranic tribes (called Balaschik at that time) settled in the northwestern Caspian region of Balashagan. Circumstances forced them to disperse and migrate towards south and eastern parts of Iranian plateau. In medieval times, they finally settled in...

This book is about the rise of a military dictatorship that overthrew an African kingdom that ruled the country for centuries. Emperor Haile Sellassie claimed to be King of Kings, the lion of the tribe of Judea, crumbled before both his peoples who hated...

Plato's Ideal is working in China 2012. By comparing China's "once-in-a-decade transition of power" practice with other non-democratic elitist succession systems: Plato's rotational philosopher rulers, the liberal Germanophiles' open-yet-authoritarian elite theory 1890s-1920s, the British cadet system and rotational governorship of colonial Hong Kong 1950s-70s,...

Author: Fred DannerISBN-10: 1465392289ISBN-13: 9781465392282Publisher: XlibrisLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/17/2012Pages: 240Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.79lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.55d

Author: Nicolas L. PauyoISBN-10: 1463405685ISBN-13: 9781463405687Publisher: AuthorhouseLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/13/2011Pages: 296Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.96lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.67d

Eight years before the Boston Tea Party and ten years before Lexington and Concord, the first shots in the American Revolution were fired in Mercersburg, Pennsylvania, in 1765. Known as the Smith Rebellion, this crucial turning point in American history set the stage for...

Through proper engagement, identity-based conflict enhances and develops identity as a vehicle to promote creative collaboration between individuals, the groups they constitute and the systems they forge. This handbook describes the specific model that has been developed as well as various approaches and applications...

What has happened to American liberty?One of the major hindrances to the advancement of mankind is the subliminal mind control of political correctness - or PC. Once thought of as merely a method by which society could become more sensitive to the needs of...

Looking for a different take on life besides the drivel thrown your way by the mainstream media, mindless internet surfing, or boring cable shows? Then check out Politics 101: The Right Course, a fun, fact-driven guide that teaches you about all the contemporary issues...

Author: Cleophas Johannes TsokodayiISBN-10: 1456852906ISBN-13: 9781456852900Publisher: XlibrisLanguage: EnglishPublished: 02/23/2011Pages: 302Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.98lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.68d

Through out the past quarter century, there has been an increased focus on corrections both as a means of social control (i.e. reducing crime) and generating income (i.e. profiteering from punishment); and with this in mind From Bars to Windows, attempts to examine how...

"World War III and the Coming Jihad" is the Who, What, Where, When and Why of the coming conflict between Israel and the US against the Iranian lead Jihad. Iran, Israel and the US are now caught in the whirlwind of World War III....

Readers will find that this book is written by a citizen such as themselves and reflects the concerns that each of us share in one way or another. Although some may agree with what the author say's and some may not, but all will...

-Putting on paper what others will only touch inside the sealed chambers of the mind. -What keeps millions from exercising their right of free speech - FEAR. - The ultimate politically incorrect political commentary---and beyond. -Political trinitrotoluene in print. -This little book is sure...

Not quite four months after the Western Region's election of October 10, 1965, did the localized mayhem in that Region find its way furiously into the center of the nation on January 15, 1966 It was like a whirl-wind of nothing but anarchy and...

Author: H. Von BulowISBN-10: 1452001324ISBN-13: 9781452001326Publisher: AuthorhouseLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/30/2010Pages: 140Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.35lbsSize: 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.33d

Why is the country in a state of disarray? Why do our systems not work? In The World is Stupid-You Can't Fix It author Claude Roessiger examines the major issues plaguing the United States today and proposes solutions to some of the ills. From...

This work is a deconstruction of the political discourse of politicians in Trinidad and Tobago from the 1950's to the present. This deconstruction has revealed a discourse of racist hegemony is the basis for political mobilisation in Trinidad and Tobago as it frames a...

Leadership Failure and Nigeria's Fading Hopes is a heart-rending lamentation by a patriotic Nigerian elder statesman, Femi Okurounmu, on how his country, through unbridled corruption and the selfishness of successive leaders, has dashed the hopes of not just Nigerians, but the entire black race...

The digital sensation that set fire to the cyber-world now invades the real world. Much has been said of the supposed rift between the Black and Brown communities, with accusatory fingers being pointed at both sides. The combined literary efforts in Raise Your Brown...

In this book, "All Medicines are Poison ," Melvin H. Kirschner, MPH, MD, sets out to remove the fog of confusion that clouds the landscape patients are required to navigate in their search for health care today. This book describes the risks and benefits...

This fully revised and updated introduction to political sociology incorporates the burgeoning literature on globalization and shows how contemporary politics is linked to cultural issues, social structure and democratizing social action. New material on global governance, human rights, global social movements, global media New...

The India and the World: Shame and Uncertainty has mainly depicted issues like social, political, economic, poverty, illiteracy, lack of health facilities, insecurity, violence, corruption, indiscriminate armaments, environment pollution, hunger, etc., in India and the world nations, written in the last two and half...

Anita Estell has done it She has published an easy-to-read handbook that promises to transform our individual and collective understanding of the federal government, how it really works, and most important, our own relevance in its operation. The Power of US is a must-have...

In this fifth edition of Basic Economics, Thomas Sowell revises and updates his popular book on commonsense economics, bringing the world into clearer focus through a basic understanding of the fundamental economic principles and how they explain our lives. Drawing on lively examples from...

In this fifth edition of Basic Economics, Thomas Sowell revises and updates his popular book on commonsense economics, bringing the world into clearer focus through a basic understanding of the fundamental economic principles and how they explain our lives. Drawing on lively examples from...

Power, money, endless competition. A zero-sum game. Politics as usual. Only the hearty or craven need apply. The political actors have lost sight of the politics of a common good. A Theology of Political Vocation takes up the question of public life precisely where...

The tumultuous decade of the 1960s began with promise and hope, when John F. Kennedy became the youngest elected President of the United States. Kennedy promised youthful, energetic leadership, as the country headed into the latter half of the 20th century, and christened his...

Things are falling apart-that is obvious. But why are they falling apart? The reasons are complex and global. Readers of my blog oftwominds.com asked me to explain why in a clear, comprehensive way, and then present solutions. This book is my answer. Our economy...

Offers scholars essential advice on bringing their work into the public eye The work of academics can matter and be influential on a public level, but the path to becoming a public intellectual, influential policy advisor, valued community resource or go-to person on an...

Dissatisfaction with the American government is at an all-time high. There are lots of good ideas on policy changes that could make a measurable impact. But these all overlook one crucial fact: America has lost the structural ability to consistently deliver effective policy because...

Many people talk about politics and many more love to argue about them. This book attempts to help make sense of some of the basic principles that surround politics today. Written in a very matter of fact style and sometimes delivered with a bit...

The term "STEM education" refers to teaching and learning in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. It typically includes educational activities across all grade levels-from pre-school to post-doctorate-in both formal (e.g., classrooms) and informal (e.g., afterschool programs) settings. Federal policymakers have an...

Wherever I go, people always say that I am the nicest and happiest person they ever know. They keep asking me why and how. Here is what I know. If you are alive, you are somebody, you have something to offer. Let alone positive...

This volume contains an identical reprint of the Summary Reports (Europe and the Pacific) of the strategic bombing surveys conducted as World War II was coming to a close. Although previously published decades ago, they contain valuable lessons for modern airmen and are well...

"Growing Up Vick" is a compelling book about the challenges of growing up in poverty, but having the strength and fortitude to rise above your situation. "Poverty is not permanent." says the author. The book also reveals the challenges of being blood related to...

A bold and singular collection of six plays by Arab and Jewish playwrights explores the human toll of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict: The Admission by Motti Lerner, Scenes From 70* Years by Hannah Khalil, Tennis in Nablus by Ismail Khalidi, Urge for Going by Mona...

The past decade has witnessed a resurgence of interest in Marxism both within and without the academy. Marxian frameworks, concepts and categories continue to be narratively relevant to the features and events of contemporary capitalism. Most crucially, an attention to shifting cultural conditions has...

From abused child; to child abuser; to murderer; to prison minister! "I CRIED, YOU DIDN'T LISTEN IS THE MOST POWERFUL TALE OF HORROR WITHIN THE WALLS OF PENAL INSTITUTIONS SINCE 'PAPILLON.' THE TERRIFYING ASPECT IS THAT IT DESCRIBES AMERICA'S JUVENILE SYSTEM" - Alden Mills,...

In eighteenth-century America, fashion served as a site of contests over various forms of gendered power. Here, Kate Haulman explores how and why fashion--both as a concept and as the changing style of personal adornment--linked gender relations, social order, commerce, and political authority during...

In 1987 Judge Russell Clark mandated tax increases to help pay for improvements to the Kansas City, Missouri, School District in an effort to lure white students and quality teachers back to the inner-city district. Yet even after increasing employee salaries and constructing elaborate...

We are witnessing a crisis of liberal democracy. A widespread fear of social decline, rapid globalization and uncontrolled immigration have culminated in a prevailing mood of hostility towards the established order. Confidence in democratic institutions and mainstream political parties is fast eroding, with people...

Violence - from state coercion to wars and revolutions - remains an enduring global reality. But whereas it is often believed that the point of constitutional politics is to make violence unnecessary, others argue that it is an unavoidable element of politics. In this...

This book was written by a man who lived under communism from birth until the age of 23. He lived in America since 1973 and continued observing the progress of communism in both his old country and in America. An interesting pattern was observed....

There is a growing need for fiscal discipline and balanced budgets and a more liberal approach to fiscal conservative governance and the devolution of economic and taxation powers to the lowest practical level. The costs of contemporary moral problems and the national debt mountain...

Inquiry Into the Origin and Course of Political Parties in the United States is an American political science classic written by the eighth president of the United States, Martin Van Buren. This political science text is a thorough look at the history and development...

KZ's healing vision of Auschwitz survival, through the use of LSD, is grace-based. This book review offers six gates that attest to Shivitti as the best book of the 20th century; no other book captures and conveys the human, all too human nature of...

Gain the skills you need to conduct political analysis and critically assess statistical research. In this Sixth Edition of The Essentials of Political Science, bestselling authors Philip H. Pollock III and Barry C. Edwards build your analytic abilities and develop your statistical reasoning with...