Political Science - General

Improving Local Government Performance Through Benchmarking sets the record straight on benchmarking and its value for performance improvement in local government.Author: David N. AmmonsISBN-10: 1032730978ISBN-13: 9781032730974Publisher: RoutledgeLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/12/2025Pages: 300Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.98lbsSize: 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.67d

The Routledge Handbook of Language and Politics provides a comprehensive overview of this important and dynamic area of study and research. Language is indispensable to initiating, justifying, legitimatising and coordinating action as well as negotiating conflict and, as such, is intrinsically linked to the...

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This guide makes clear the ubiquity of propaganda so that readers can understand its function in all layers of society and ultimately use it to make their own voice heard. It is an essential read for students in various fields including rhetoric and communication...

The Subaltern Ulysses was first published in 1994. Minnesota Archive Editions uses digital technology to make long-unavailable books once again accessible, and are published unaltered from the original University of Minnesota Press editions. How might an IRA bomb and James Joyce's Ulysses have anything...

To receive tenure, college and university professors have long been required to write scholarly monographs or articles, engage in serious research and teach effectively. This collection of articles marks the first effort to evaluate the place of digital scholarship in this process.Author: Deborah Lines...

One of the more surprising demographic facts about Iran is the fact that 70% of the population is under 30 years of age. This simple statistic has molded Iran into an increasingly more modern society with a thriving and unpredictable "student population." This population,...

The essays in Transitions, Environments, Translations explore the varied meanings of feminism in different political, cultural, and historical contexts. They respond to the claim that feminism is Western in origin and universalist in theory, and to the assumption that feminist goals are self-evident and...

This work traces the evolution of Soviet Karelia in the early Soviet period, discussing amongst other things how relationships between the local communist leadership and Moscow changed over time, and how massive repression of the Karelian population was eventually imposed. Author: Nick BaronISBN-10: 0415545382ISBN-13:...

Tzvi C. Marx answers the pressing need for insight into the position of Jewish law with respect to the rights and status of those with physical impairments, and the corresponding duties of the non-disabled.Author: Tzvi C. MarxISBN-10: 0415278899ISBN-13: 9780415278898Publisher: RoutledgeLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/24/2002Pages: 276Format: HardcoverWeight:...

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 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 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 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 is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

CONVERSATION WITH A DICTATORA Challenge to the Authoritarian AssaultA Fictional Dialogue with Myanmar's Senior GeneralAn Illustrated Novel Art as Activism A Call to Free Aung San Suu KyiIn the wake of Myanmar's 2021 military coup, democracy was decimated. Thousands of citizens-including poets, monks, students,...

The book is totally preoccupied with thinking beyond existing political thought and institutions. It recognizes that irrespective of who or where we are, and no matter if we know it or not, "we" now all live in "the end times." Most explicitly, this moment...

The remarkable story of the USS Hughes DD-410 begins in the Atlantic long before America was at war. It was sent to attack German submarines and the Pocket Battleship Bismarck. After Pearl Harbor, the USS Hughes sailed into the Pacific and fought against the...

This report examines how Cambodia's subnational administrations (SNAs) can play a pivotal role in the country's push toward the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and inclusive economic growth.Analyzing Cambodia's progress on poverty reduction, the report explains how inadequate data has stymied efforts to effectively measure...

Canada, France, and Germany share many similarities, for example, their democratic principles and constitutional commitment to human rights and equal opportunities. However, each country approaches immigration differently. Friederike Alm presents a comparative-historical analysis which sheds light on the historical trajectory of migration politics in...

Danylo Movchan's watercolors, born from the ashes of Ukraine's 2022 invasion by Russia, capture the soul of a nation in turmoil. His art, a poignant diary of war, transcends mere imagery, touching hearts where news broadcasts cannot reach. One observer remarked: The artist conveys...

The developments of Russia and Germany in the 20th century show astonishing parallels, despite the very different social, economic, and political structures of the two countries. In both countries democratic systems were established for the first time in their respective histories during and after...

The essays of this collected volume analyze Ukrainian political development crises as components of a larger modernization crisis syndrome. In particular, the papers deal with crises of identity, legitimacy, penetration, distribution, and participation as well as with their interaction with each other. This approach...

Russia seems to be hurtling toward fascism. Vladimir Putin and his allies--domestic and foreign--have obliterated and colonized Ukrainian cities in a "holy war," committed tens of thousands of war crimes, introduced Draconian domestic crackdowns on free speech and political opposition, and rewritten the constitution...

Drawing on both international and Russian sources, expert analyses, and empirical data, this essay collection examines the real state of political, economic and social affairs in Russia. It explores the nature of the political regime, the rhetoric of Russian state propaganda, and delves into...

Who is targeted by Putin's propaganda and how does it work? What is "hybrid war," and how is it related to the concept of the "Russian World"? Who is responsible for propaganda at the technical level, and how exactly does propagandistic journalism function? Who...

Scientific Study from the year 2019 in the subject Politics - International Politics - Topic: Public International Law and Human Rights, grade: 4.0, University of Reading, language: English, abstract: The author argues that there is a strong correlation between the work of the International...

Unpublished documents from German archives prove the separate identity of the Macedonian people (who, like all other Slavic groups in south-east Europe, settled in the Balkans during the migration of nations). The neighbouring states have no right to deny the Macedonians their legitimacy to...

A Tale of Yale, The Nation, and Cold War PoliticsAt the height of the Cold War in the early 1980s, the Russians shot down a commercial airliner, Korean Air Lines Flight 007, that strayed into their airspace. The shootdown became the era's most incendiary...

The "imagined community" of the nation, which served as the affective basis for the post-French Revolution social contract, as well as its institutional counter-part, the welfare state, are currently under great stress as states lose control over what once was referred to as the...

Grand-Gugignol Cinema and the Horror Genre traces important contributions of the Parisian Grand-Guignol theatre's Golden Age as theoretical considerations of embodiment and affect in the development of horror cinema in the twentieth century. This study traces key components of the Grand-Guignol stage as a...

What if you could unlock the keys to true happiness, cultivate virtue, and live a life of purpose?Aristotle's Nicomachean Ethics is a groundbreaking exploration of what it means to live a virtuous and meaningful life. Written over two thousand years ago, this timeless work...

Laughter" is a collection of three essays by French philosopher Henri Bergson, first published in 1900. In a short introduction, Bergson announces that he will try to define the comic, but he does not want to give a rigid definition of the word; he...

Looking beyond the flurry of rapid changes in artificial intelligence, Silicon Empires uncovers the deep economic forces guiding the expansion of AI. Nick Srnicek offers a clear-eyed view of the landscape of generative AI today, while situating it within the broader context of the...

In this shrewd and penetrating book, the author, a political expert who has been high in the councils of both the Democratic and Republican parties, makes an appeal of the present administration, with sharply etched portraits of the men around the President. He has...

As an example of the efficient administration of a vast public enterprise, the T.V.A. furnished a basis for renewed faith in democratic institutions and for hope in the reconstruction of a war-torn world. The author discusses the background of the T.V.A., its multiple-purpose program,...

Through history, the American presidents played an important role in national history. Who Is President? shows, through poetry and illustrations, some of the major events that took place during the administration of each American president. Challenging for younger readers and informative for older ones,...

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...

FM 101-10-1 consists of two volumes. The first volume provides planning data for commanders and staff officers (planners) at all echelons. These planning data pertain to table(s) of organization and equipment (TOEs) and standard requirement codes (SRCs) which are limited to divisions, armored cavalry...

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

The accounting profession maintains a voluntary, self-regulatory system through the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) that includes establishing professional standards, monitoring compliance with professional standards, disciplining members for improper acts and substandard performance, and conducting oversight. The Panel of Audit Effectiveness, set...

The EOS Data Products Handbook provides brief descriptions of the data products that will be produced from a range of missions of the Earth Observing System (EOS) and associated projects. Volume 1, originally published in 1997, covers the Tropical Rainfall Measuring Mission (TRMM), 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 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...

This book provides a comprehensive overview and critical analysis of minority protection through national constitutional law and international law in Europe. Author: Joseph MarkoISBN-10: 1138954446ISBN-13: 9781138954441Publisher: RoutledgeLanguage: EnglishPublished: 02/26/2019Pages: 526Format: HardcoverWeight: 2.48lbsSize: 10.00h x 7.00w x 1.13d

Patriarchy, particularly as embedded in the Old and New Testaments, and Roman legal precepts, has been a powerful organising concept with which social order has been understood, maintained, enforced, contested, adjudicated and dreamt about for over two millennia of western history. This brief book...

This book breaks new ground in scholarship on the politics of migration. Itoffers an ideal vantage point for understanding the role of migration in state transformations and political changes around the world. The chapters in this book were originally published as a special issue...

Leveller Manifestoes (1944) is a collection of primary manifestoes issued by the Levellers, the group which played an active and influential role in the English revolution of 1642-49. This book collects together rare pamphlets and tracts that are seldom available, and certainly not in...