Political Science - General

For decades, Colombia was the "narcostate." Now it's seen as one of the rising stars of the global economy. Where does the truth lie? How did a land likened to paradise by the first conquistadores become a byword for hell on earth? And how...

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Author: Abby InnesISBN-10: 1009373633ISBN-13: 9781009373630Publisher: Cambridge University PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/28/2023Pages: 320Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.20lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.84d

THE DESTRUCTION OF THE AMERICAN REPUBLIC - The first seven chapters document how the Republicans and Donald Trump have been working to destroy the Democracy our Founding Fathers established. The sources used are all all non-political and are sighted within the text. Chapter 8...

In this book, Ying Zhou argues that educational reform filled a critical role in bridging the precarious gap between democratic ideals and political realities in late Qing and Republican China, where institutional change in education and the cultivation of a qualified citizenry were two...

Peter has always believed in his mother's words: "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you." He would agree that this should be the way of the world. However, reality exists, and the world doesn't work that way. Good and bad...

A biography of Canada's second prime minister, focusing on his spirituality.Author: Glenn V. TomlinsonISBN-10: 1999474635ISBN-13: 9781999474638Publisher: BlurbLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/26/2024Pages: 66Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.21lbsSize: 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.18d

Author: Lucius Eugene ChittendenISBN-10: 1429015772ISBN-13: 9781429015776Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)Language: EnglishPublished: 02/03/2009Pages: 636Format: PaperbackWeight: 2.08lbsSize: 9.08h x 6.00w x 1.48d

The political history of Finland, the newest member of the NATO military alliance since the Second World War, is a special one. After surviving as the only unoccupied country among Nazi Germany's fellow warriors, Finland balanced for years between maintaining its independence and its...

JFK: A DALLAS HOMICIDE commemorates the 60th anniversary of this terrible and tragic event in our American history by reviewing it through the sharply focused lens of direct eyewitness testimony. Presented as a compelling docudrama concerning a heinous crime, emphasis is placed upon those...

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 was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you...

In the last decades, digitalization has been enormously pushing innovation with a stunning impact on economy and society. In this book, the author illustrates that blockchain is one strong driver of the future digital economy, enabling a higher level of efficiency, trust, and legal...

This is the first time in Palestine that Muslim women and pious women take part in the conflict on Al-Haram al-Sharif. Since 1970, the Muslim Palestinian women participated in many political and social activities by Hamas Movement in universities and Muslim Palestinian associations. In...

This book evaluates climate change and populism, two ideas that do not generally go together. The author argues that perhaps they should if policymakers are to be galvanized into action before it is too late. Although populism is usually associated with right-wing authoritarianism, there...

Jamal Qaiser describes what is actually behind the conflict between the United States and North Korea. What forces apart from mainstream reporting really exist, how this conflict can be resolved and how we can secure long-term peace in this world. He also describes the...

The objective of this book is to try to deal with the Terrible Situation that Women and Children face in their lives under the Cult of Muhammad as well as the way these men treat all non-Muhammadans whether in Muhammadan countries but particularly in...

This volumes presents classic readings on the theory of economic development, from the origins of "development studies" as an academic discipline through its critiques and responses to the present day.Author: Rajani K. KanthISBN-10: 156324330XISBN-13: 9781563243301Publisher: RoutledgeLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/01/1994Pages: 288Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.85lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w...

John Maclean MA (24 August 1879 - 30 November 1923) was a Scottish schoolteacher and revolutionary socialist. He is primarily known as a Marxist educator and notable for his outspoken opposition to the First World War. Maclean is regarded as one of the leading...

Populism has taken the world by storm-but what is it? In this volume, twelve political scientists and political theorists approach this question from a variety of new perspectives, empirical and theoretic, covering populism around the world. In addition to chapters on populism in Eastern...

Canada currently has the fairest and most comprehensive charter of rights and freedoms in the world. It is the most important set of laws in Canada, as it overrides all other Canadian laws, including all municipal and provincial statutes. And, the charter was intentionally...

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,...

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 was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you...

To increase performance and durability of high temperature composites for potential rocket engine components, it is necessary to optimize wetting and interfacial bonding between high modulus carbon fibers and high temperature polyimide resins. It has been previously demonstrated that the electro-oxidative shear treatments used...

The United States Geological Survey (USGS) is a scientific organization created in 1879, and is part of the U.S. government. Their scientists explore our environment and ecosystems, to determine the natural dangers we are facing. The agency has over 10,000 employees that collect, monitor,...

The Colorado State Publications Library (CoSPL) was established by the General Assembly in 1980 as a part of the Colorado State Library and the Colorado Department of Education. The mission of the library is to provide Colorado residents with permanent public access to information...

This manual provides guidance and assistance to design engineers in the development of different types of equipment used by the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). The manual should be used when preparing electrical designs for civil works facilities built, owned, or operated...

This paper evaluates how useful the information contained in options prices is for predicting future price movements of the underlying assets. We develop an improved semiparametric methodology for estimating risk-neutral probability density functions (PDFs), which allows for skewness and intertemporal variation in higher moments....

The purpose of this research is to define centers of gravity in a way that meets the needs of all branches of service and focuses center of gravity analysis in a way that makes joint staffs more effective. The research concludes that a joint...

Report of 77th Division operations on Okinawa including task force organization, preliminary planning, training, loading and embarkation, arrival, assault phase, the enemy, results of operation, and comments. Covers from 25 April to 30 June 1945.Author: Headquarters 77th Infantry DivisionISBN-10: 1288593074ISBN-13: 9781288593071Publisher: BibliogovLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/15/2013Pages:...

This manual furnishes the basic principles of operation of the Counter Intelligence Corps and it will govern the organization, administration, operation and employment of Counter Intelligence Corps personnel. Where applicable its provisions apply equally to Counter Intelligence Corps activities in the zone of the...

The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) is an independent agency that works for Congress. The GAO watches over Congress, and investigates how the federal government spends taxpayers dollars. The Comptroller General of the United States is the leader of the GAO, and is appointed...

The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) is an independent agency that works for Congress. The GAO watches over Congress, and investigates how the federal government spends taxpayers dollars. The Comptroller General of the United States is the leader of the GAO, and is appointed...

The United States Geological Survey (USGS) is a scientific organization created in 1879, and is part of the U.S. government. Their scientists explore our environment and ecosystems, to determine the natural dangers we are facing. The agency has over 10,000 employees that collect, monitor,...

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,...

A comprehensive understanding of the treatment accorded prisoners of war, including capture, transportation, prisons, police and discipline, work, relief societies, and liberation.Author: Herbert C. FooksISBN-10: 1286868254ISBN-13: 9781286868256Publisher: BibliogovLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/26/2012Pages: 118Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.50lbsSize: 9.69h x 7.44w x 0.25d

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,...

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) was introduced on December 2, 1970 by President Richard Nixon. The agency is charged with protecting human health and the environment, by writing and enforcing regulations based on laws passed by Congress. The EPA's struggle to protect health...

This paper evaluates the capacity of five structural credit risk models to forecast default rates. In contrast to previous studies with similar objectives, the paper employs firm-level data and finds that model-based forecasts of default rates tend to be unbiased and to deliver point-in-time...

The Federal Reserve System is the central bank of the United States. It was founded by Congress in 1913 to provide the nation with a safer, more flexible, and more stable monetary and financial system. Over the years, its role in banking and the...

The National Park Service (NPS) was formed on August 25, 1916, and is the U.S. federal agency that manages all national parks, many national monuments, and other conservation and historical properties with various title designations. The National Park Service publishes various reports and documents...

The BiblioGov Project is an effort to expand awareness of the public documents and records of the U.S. Government via print publications. In broadening the public understanding of government and its work, an enlightened democracy can grow and prosper. Ranging from historic Congressional Bills...

The BiblioGov Project is an effort to expand awareness of the public documents and records of the U.S. Government via print publications. In broadening the public understanding of government and its work, an enlightened democracy can grow and prosper. Ranging from historic Congressional Bills...

In over 425 explosive illustrations INX Battle Lines etches a searing picture history of the last four decades in U.S. and world affairs. These are the very best drawings by 58 renowned illustrators from the files of the INX Group--images that have been syndicated...

The BiblioGov Project is an effort to expand awareness of the public documents and records of the U.S. Government via print publications. In broadening the public understanding of government and its work, an enlightened democracy can grow and prosper. Ranging from historic Congressional Bills...

Decolonial Politics in European Peripheries is a timely contribution to the project of theorizing "Europe" through decolonial perspectives on the Left, as the European and global crisis has prompted new reflections on what it means to sit still at the European "peripheries".Author: Sanja S....

In this groundbreaking work, pioneering scientist Joseph Priestley explores the nature of electricity through a series of original experiments. From his famous discovery of the inverse relationship between current and resistance to his investigations of electrical conductivity and magnetic force, Priestley's work sheds light...

Political Rhetoric in Theory and Practice is an introduction to the art of rhetoric or persuasive speaking. A collection of primary sources, it combines classic statements of the theory of political rhetoric (Aristotle, Isocrates, Demosthenes, Cicero) with a rich array of political speeches, from...

This fascinating account of the use of electricity at the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago provides a detailed description of the exhibits and installations in the Electricity Building and throughout the fairgrounds. The book includes information on the latest advances in electric lighting,...

This comprehensive guide is an essential tool for any naval officer looking to advance their career through exams for promotion. Covering a range of topics such as seamanship, navigation, gunnery, and more, this book provides valuable insight and practical advice for success. With its...

This volume collects several important decisions by the Supreme Court of the United States. Spanning multiple decades, these rulings cover a wide range of legal issues and provide critical context for understanding American jurisprudence. A valuable resource for students, lawyers, and anyone interested in...