Political Science - General

This book explores how states conduct their external economic relations, make domestic decisions, negotiate internationally, and how these processes interact. It provides the reader with an understanding of the processes of decision making and negotiation in international economic relations. Author: Stephen WoolcockISBN-10: 1032457929ISBN-13: 9781032457925Publisher:...

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,...

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,...

Critics of populism and advocates of elitist democracy often place greater confidence in political elites than in the general public. However, this trust may be misplaced. In five experiments with local politicians, state legislators, and members of the public, the author finds a similar...

As diverse as the papers presented in this volume may seem at first glance, all of them touch on two characteristic themes of James Buchanan's work: the respect for individual sovereignty and the threat of monopoly power on the rights of the individual. In...

The seven chapters in Part 1, of this volume, focus on the foundations of global leadership. Together, these chapters explore a broad selection of the social and psychological processes underlying effective global leadership. These authors expand ideas currently in use, and they introduce new...

We live in a world which no longer questions itself, which lives from one day to another managing successive crises and struggling to brace itself for new ones, without knowing where it is going and without trying to plan the itinerary. And everything important...

This book discusses abortion in a non-Western, non-Christian context - in Thailand, where over 200,000 to 300,000 illegal abortions are performed each year by a variety of methods.Author: Andrea WhittakerISBN-10: 041533652XISBN-13: 9780415336529Publisher: RoutledgeLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/29/2004Pages: 208Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.06lbsSize: 9.46h x 6.34w x 0.60d

Maneuver warfare, often controversial and requiring operational and tactical innovation, poses perhaps the most important doctrinal questions currently facing the conventional military forces of the U.S. Its purpose is to defeat the enemy by disrupting the opponent's ability to react, rather than by physical...

Author: Maria O'NeillISBN-13: 9798369438695Publisher: Xlibris UsLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/06/2025Pages: 640Format: HardcoverWeight: 2.21lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.56d

Explore the intricate tapestry of Alabama's past with "Politics of Alabama" by Joseph Columbus Manning. This meticulously prepared reprint delves into the heart of Alabama's political and governmental landscape, offering a detailed examination of the forces that shaped the state. Discover the key moments...

In a world dominated by hyper-partisanship, manipulation, and echo chambers, Clarkson Lawson offers a brutally honest guide to breaking free from political tribalism and reclaiming independent thought. As a former prominent MAGA influencer with over a million followers across all platforms, Clarkson knows firsthand...

Order Of The Brown Shadows, is a book about the struggles of a secret society of Hispanic militants who are trying to hold on to their culture and become a part of mainstream society, while simultaneously fighting off ethnic and cultural discrimination in a...

In the heart of early 20th-century Iran, amid the tremors of revolution, reform, and resistance, stood a towering figure-Mohammad Ali Foroughi. Statesman, scholar, and visionary, Foroughi sought to bridge the chasm between Iran's rich Islamic heritage and the urgent demands of modernity. The Foroughi...

While Librarians Wept, A Library System Dies 1997-2017 is a "personal archive" of writings by an award-winning author of his efforts to preserve the Douglas County Library System, an eleven-library county government-supported agency during twenty years of funding cuts. Beginning with the elimination of...

Guides public officials in developing family psychoeducation mental health programs, those that involve a partnership among consumers, families, practitioners, and supporters. Offers guidance grounded in evidence-based practices. Kit includes nine booklets.Author: Substance Abuse and Mental Health ServicISBN-10: 1288238533ISBN-13: 9781288238538Publisher: BibliogovLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/31/2012Pages: 46Format: PaperbackWeight:...

This stirring series of essays by Walter Brueggemann represents the inaugural book for the new imprint, Santos Books. Who better than Walter Brueggemann to inaugurate this imprint? Sinner? Undoubtedly. Saint? By God's grace alone. Walter once told me that progressives dislike him because he...

Updated to include the latest research in the hazards and disasters field, U.S. Emergency Management in the 21st Century continues the tradition of giving readers access to exemplary case studies drawn from a wide variety of hazards as well as academic and applied fields....

Author: Cathie CarmichaelISBN-10: 1108781233ISBN-13: 9781108781237Publisher: Cambridge University PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/11/2024Format: OtherWeight: 5.25lbsSize: 9.29h x 6.30w x 2.91dNot available to be shipped via Media Mail

Ethiopia in Exile is a memoir of Pullen Burry's return to Jamaica in the 1960s after a long stint in East Africa. Burry reflects on his experiences in Ethiopia, his interactions with Rastafarianism and Haile Selassie's regime, and his re-engagement with Jamaican culture. The...

There is no alternative to Europe's political integration. Peace and prosperity for Germany is only ensured with this concept. The EU is the guarantor of Europe's position in the globalized world. A world government is the end of history and a good one, as...

3,00,000 km.5,200 events.10 million volunteers.814 million voters.282 seats.The 2014 elections will be rememberedfor a campaign that captured the publicimagination as never before. At its heartwas Narendra Modi, 63, the feisty chiefminister of Gujarat for thirteen years, bidding to be prime minister. By the endof...

Supporting you with varied pedagogy throughout, this engaging new book provides a foundational understanding of politics and protest before focusing on step-by-step instructions for carrying out analysis on your own. It includes up to date cases, such as analysis of memes about Brexit, Trump...

In the familiar rhythm of The Cat in the Hat, The Fat Rat with No Hat chronicles the dark side of a Fat Rat (Don LaCon) as he invades the sanctity of our home with his arrogant, ignorant, and boorish behavior. On full display...

Photographic realism: Late twentieth-century aesthetics provides an accessible and useful introduction to uses of photography in art practice, and relates them to wider cultural ideas. Focusing on conceptual and political projects between 1970 and the turn of the century, it draws parallels between issues...

Nonviolence: Origins and Outcomes opens up the topic of nonviolence in a refreshing new way. It bridges the stories of nonviolent social change with examples of nonviolence in everyday life.Author: Charles E. Collyer, Ira G. ZeppISBN-10: 1425104258ISBN-13: 9781425104252Publisher: Trafford PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 02/06/2007Pages: 232Format: PaperbackWeight:...

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...

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...

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...

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...

This slide presentation reports on the current status of Magnetar observations, and on the results combining multi-satellite. Magnetars are magnetically powered neutron stars. There is discussion about several Soft Gamma Repeaters (SGR) also known as Magnetars, though there aer other neutron stars that may...

Pursuant to a congressional request, GAO reviewed allegations made against senior officials of the U.S. Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB), on: (1) the time-and-attendance (T&A) practices of the three MSPB Board members and their personal staffs; (2) MSPB detailing of certain Schedule-C appointees and...

Pursuant to a congressional request, GAO examined the working relationships between career executives and political appointees within the Senior Executive Service, focusing on whether changes or improvements were necessary. GAO found that: (1) in general, career executives and political appointees had similar opinions and...

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...

Reviewing the past, present, and future contribution of maritime forces to the conduct of expeditionary operations, the author concludes that the importance of this contribution is growing. He considers the diplomatic and "good order" roles of maritime forces which enable such operations in the...

The criteria for Consolidated Rail Corporation's (Conrail) route selection and track abandonment processes were evaluated including whether any new or different criteria, such as social or environmental factors, were advisable. Also reviewed was Conrail's study of its branch line from Waterbury to Torrington, Connecticut....

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,...

Today's computational methods enable the determination of forces in complex systems, but without field validation data, or feedback, there is a high risk of failure when the design envelope is challenged. The data of Childs and Bently and field data reported in NASA Conference...

Author: Stimson BullittISBN-10: 1258381850ISBN-13: 9781258381851Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/09/2012Pages: 238Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.71lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.50d

The Department of Transportation (USDOT or DOT) is a federal cabinet department of the United States government. The office's main concerns are those associated with transportation and transportation needs across the country. Established in 1967, the DOT is administered by the United States Secretary...

The LAC reviewed the operations of LLR's POL division focusing on the financial, licensing, investigative, and procurement activities. The audit objectives were to determine how LLR: Procures and monitors contracts and evaluate the effectiveness of that process. Manages the finances of the professional and...

The United States Air Force (USAF) is the aerial warfare service branch of the United States Armed Forces. The USAF was initially a part of the U.S. Army, but was formed as a separate branch of the military in 1947 under the National Security...

The United States Air Force (USAF) is the aerial warfare service branch of the United States Armed Forces. The USAF was initially a part of the U.S. Army, but was formed as a separate branch of the military in 1947 under the National Security...