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The cry for and against computers in the classroom is a topic of concern to parents, educators, and communities everywhere. Now, from a Silicon Valley hero and bestselling technology writer comes a pointed critique of the hype surrounding computers and their real benefits, especially...

Religion and World Politics provides a short, accessible, and practical introduction to how we can understand the place of religion in world politics in a more comprehensive, contextually relevant way.Author: Erin K. WilsonISBN-10: 0367684055ISBN-13: 9780367684051Publisher: RoutledgeLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/27/2024Pages: 148Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.43lbsSize: 8.50h x 5.50w...

In States Against Nations, Nicholas Kuipers questions the virtues of meritocratic recruitment as the ideal method of bureaucratic selection. Kuipers argues that while civil service reform is often seen as an admirable act of state-building, it can actually undermine nation-building. Throughout the book, he...

The book Community the State and Development Assistance Transforming the Mahalla in Tajikistan by Anna Cieslewska is a critical analysis of the various interactions between state administration international organizations and the mahalla in the context of the social and economic changes in contemporary Tajikistan...

The territorial conflict over the Diaoyu / Senkaku Islands sovereignty has dragged on since the 1970s. Today, Japan administers the islands, which are also claimed by Taiwan and the People's Republic of China. All claimants use historical evidence to bolster the legal strength of...

The recent advent of right-wing populism poses a challenge to the rule of law, democracy and liberal values such as freedom, equality and tolerance. Naturally, this led to an intense academic discussion. However, the majority of relevant publications looks at populism from the point...

This book examines how Chilean student movement leaders achieved unprecedented political power in the post-dictatorship era, culminating in Gabriel Boric's presidency and prominent roles for other former activists. Through detailed analysis, it traces the evolution of student movements from post-dictatorship resistance to institutional governance,...

Proposes a different strategy for producing decent, affordable housing for low-income people through non-profit community-based organizations. This book analyzes the limitations of both profit-oriented developers and public agencies as the primary vehicles for developing low- and middle-income housing.Author: Rachel BrattISBN-10: 1566392632ISBN-13: 9781566392631Publisher: Temple University...

Contains important tips, helpful resources and insights for you and your family to safeguard againist identity theft, online fraud, predators, and other potential threat in an increasingly risky world.Author: Derek SmithISBN-10: 1563527375ISBN-13: 9781563527371Publisher: Taylor Trade PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/25/2004Pages: 108Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.48lbsSize: 8.96h x 6.30w...

This volume explains the board's responsibilities and the limits of its power; discusses common types of zoning cases; provides model rules of procedure; and offers pointers on how to solve persistent problems. It is filled with examples from zoning practice and ordinance language.The author...

Democratic government is about making choices. Sometimes those choices involve the distribution of benefits. At other times they involve the imposition of some type of loss--a program cut, increased taxes, or new regulatory standards. Citizens will resist such impositions if they can, or will...

Focuses on working-class women from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds employed in a variety of jobs. This work documents the story of women learning about the sources of their powerlessness and mobilizing to increase their power.Author: Ann BookmanISBN-10: 0877225257ISBN-13: 9780877225256Publisher: Temple University PressLanguage: EnglishPublished:...

Economic analysis of the many roles governments play in contemporary societies.Author: Edwin S. MillsISBN-10: 0817982817ISBN-13: 9780817982812Publisher: Hoover Institution PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/01/1986Pages: 188Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.06lbsSize: 9.20h x 6.18w x 0.78d

This edited book is an overview of political psychology with contributions by the leaders in the field. Its goal is to define & explore the key concepts, methodologies & research activities, as well as the controversies & future directions of the field.Author: Kristen Renwick...

For the last twenty years this book has been cited by every serious writer on early American constitutional development. Any constitutional history of the independent United States must begin with this comprehensive study. Professor Adams combines a European perspective and a thorough knowledge of...

Examining the powerful idea of the return, reconstitution and redeployment of the public domain in a post-Seattle and post-Washington consensus world order, this innovative book is the most forward-looking and comprehensive examination of the need to rethink the tenants of global free trade.In the...

For courses in Public Policy An introduction to public policy that helps students learn how to think critically about politics. Understanding Public Policy provides an introduction to the study of public policy, as well as an overview of the models that political scientists use...

America's time must be now to return to the heart and soul of public service. "When you see something that needs to be done... and no one is willing to do it... step forward and be the Leader." L.D. Snell (my Dad) THE WINSOME...

An Anglican priest, missionary and theologian who was involved in the Jubliee 2000 campaign - a church-led, world-wide initiative to cancel Third World debt - reflects on the achievements of the movement and the economic, political and moral considerations it generated. Founded against perceived...

Nigeria's political and macroeconomic development is examined to provide better understanding of the intricacies of revenue collection and allocation. The author peruses the constitutional responsibilities of various tiers of government to expose its expenditure profile, which reveals lopsided revenue allocation formulae. He proceeds to...

A retired judge of the Federal Capital Territory of Nigeria examines the most common aspects of criminal law used in Nigerian courtrooms. They are: offences against public order; breaches of peace; corruption and abuse of office; offences relating to the administration of justice; offences...

Thirteen chapters present the debate among Sengalese academics undertaking a multi-facetted analysis of the social, political and economic development of their country, with the aim of finding innovative answers Senegal's current predicament. The major trends from 1960-1990 are identified, and factors contributing to the...

Investigating the potential role of the state in Africa in promoting development in the era of globalisation, this book is a valuable addition to the ongoing debates about the role, nature and character of states in Africa. The volume argues that dogmatic faith in...

The balance of power between an individual and the state they live in is the key to any country's political process. Concepts of citizenship, reciprocity of rights and citizen's duties intertwine in the struggle for assertion. With its largely collective citizenship, the civil society...

The transition from state to private enterprises in Africa is a major economic and political issue in Africa today. This timely book focuses on the transition from state to private enterprise publishing in Africa. The problems encountered and the prospects for effective publishing and...

Alison Prentice's 1977 groundbreaking monograph The School Promoters is a revisionist account of public education's emergence. This latest edition includes a foreword and appendices by editors Bruce Curtis, Jennifer Henderson, and Mythili Rajiva, offering updated analysis and primary documents that deepen the understanding of...

Alison Prentice's 1977 groundbreaking monograph The School Promoters is a revisionist account of public education's emergence. This latest edition includes a foreword and appendices by editors Bruce Curtis, Jennifer Henderson, and Mythili Rajiva, offering updated analysis and primary documents that deepen the understanding of...

Author: William LaForgeISBN-13: 9798989699216Publisher: Sunwater InstituteLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/15/2025Pages: 664Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.93lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.33d

Author: Juliet Clough McCrackenISBN-10: 9996080447ISBN-13: 9789996080449Publisher: Luviri PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/11/2025Pages: 432Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.13lbsSize: 8.27h x 5.83w x 0.88d

A Christian Existentialist and a Psychoanalytic Atheist Walk Into a Trump Rally is perhaps the only genuinely original thing you have read yet about Donald Trump. It can be read in a variety of ways: as a psychological investigation of Trump, as a philosophical...

The book includes a complete history of the Israeli Supreme Court including major cases such as the Eichmann Trial, the Demjanjuk Appeal, the Border Wall case and most recently the case overturning the Knesset's attempt to limit the court's jurisdiction.Author: Joel D. JosephISBN-13: 9798895893562Publisher:...

The author, Patrick Cote provides an in-depth analysis of police departments as seen through his 30 years of law enforcement experiences and trials and tribulations. Having been a police chief for 11 years in 3 states including New Hampshire, Arizona and Colorado, he provides...

What a great day when America looked beyond color and chose a man of integrity, character, a spirit of inclusion, and the heart of a servant to be the 44th U.S. President. A working class citizen who rose from humble beginnings, the President believes...

Law and Governance in Islamic Societies is a translation from Arabic of two lectures by Abd al-Wahāb Kallāf (d. 1956). The materials were originally published in Arabic in two different books. One was published in 1971 under the title Khulāsat Tārīkh al-Tashrī al-Islāmī. The...

This study explores the intricate arrangements that serve the power and profit interests of the ruling classes. It examines how capital-driven approaches and life-colonizing construction goals form the backdrop to the events and analyses presented in these articles. Each contribution, regardless of its conclusion,...

It can be overwhelming, keeping up with the daily stream of scandals and counter-scandals surrounding Donald Trump. The Complete Crimes of Donald Trump presents a clear and compelling overview of each major accusation leveled against Trump--what we know and how we know it. Here...

"War Without Weapons: China's Strategy to Dominate the World" explores how China has transformed from a poor, colonized country into a global powerhouse. This book delves into the strategies China uses to expand its influence through investments, economic control, and strategic partnerships. It highlights...

Those words of the Preamble, so eloquently penned by Gouverneur Morris, are even more important to the survival of American Freedom and the Republic. Progressives hate the very truthful words of the Preamble, and, over the years, the courts have lessened their original intent....

Tanzania is famous for its post-independence efforts to effect rural development, as one of the few Africans countries that nationalised and centralised access to and use of land, water and other natural resources. The policies were however broadly unsuccessful: land-use intensification is still low;...

Senator Akume, a multifaceted figure, is introduced through diverse perspectives in this book. The narrative traces his journey from civil service up to Permanent Secretary and his impactful roles in local government and directorate positions before navigating the complexities of Benue politics.As a class...

Sigmund Freud was an Austrian neurologist and the founder of psychoanalysis, a clinical method for treating psychopathology through dialogue between a patient and a psychoanalyst. Freud was born to Galician Jewish parents in the Moravian town of Freiberg, in the Austrian Empire. He qualified...

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In 'Confessions of a One-Time Crony Capitalist', the author unveils the hidden mechanics of crony capitalism and its impact on global politics, challenging the deeply held beliefs of the common man. Set against the backdrop of NATO's expansion from the Atlantic to the Black...

In 'Confessions of a One-Time Crony Capitalist', the author unveils the hidden mechanics of crony capitalism and its impact on global politics, challenging the deeply held beliefs of the common man. Set against the backdrop of NATO's expansion from the Atlantic to the Black...

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