wyszukanych pozycji: 6
Conservative Christians and Political Participation: A Reference Handbook
ISBN: 9781851095131 / Angielski / Twarda / 2004 / 355 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 13-18 dni roboczych. "Conservative Christians and Political Participation" examines the involvement and influence of the growing number of Conservative Christians in America. A historical overview of the interaction of religion and politics from colonial times to today sets the stage for a deeper exploration into the demographics of this group, the concerns they share, and the creative methods they employ to achieve their goals through protests, political activity, leadership, and group organization. Case studies tackle highly emotional issues like same-sex marriage, decency in the mass media, school... "Conservative Christians and Political Participation" examines the involvement and influence of the growing number of Conservative Christians in Am... |
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431,25 zł |
Campaign and Election Reform: A Reference Handbook
ISBN: 9781598840698 / Angielski / Twarda / 2008 / 371 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 13-18 dni roboczych. Emphasizing the major electoral reforms since 2000, this second edition of "Campaign and Election Reform" investigates the development of the American electoral system from colonial times to the present. It chronicles efforts to expand suffrage, reform campaign financing, and prevent vote fraud, and traces the development of election technology from the paper ballot to the lever voting machine, from the punch-card ballot to the optical-scan and touch-screen systems. The book also explores alternative voting systems, such as preference voting and proportional representation, and compares... Emphasizing the major electoral reforms since 2000, this second edition of "Campaign and Election Reform" investigates the development of the Ameri... |
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442,89 zł |
Culture Wars in America: A Documentary and Reference Guide
ISBN: 9780313350382 / Angielski / Twarda / 2009 / 395 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 13-18 dni roboczych. "Culture Wars in America: A Documentary and Reference Guide" places the most hotly debated issues in American society in historical context. With this book in hand, the reader can more effectively evaluate the potential social and political significance of these important conflicts. Americans have never found it easy to reconcile their differences, even while sometimes achieving a remarkable unity of purpose. Although we pride ourselves on pluralism, we struggle to find common ground on our most essential principles. Since the 1980s, events covered in this volume have increased the... "Culture Wars in America: A Documentary and Reference Guide" places the most hotly debated issues in American society in historical context. With ... |
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565,13 zł |
Mainline Christians and U.S. Public Policy: A Reference Handbook
ISBN: 9781598840001 / Angielski / Twarda / 2007 / 336 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 13-18 dni roboczych. "Mainline Christian Values and U.S. Public Policy: A Reference Handbook" provides a revealing and unbiased look at the emergence of Christian denominations as a political force, primarily from the late 19th century to the present. The book examines the origins, development, current organization and activities, and future prospects of nine mainline U.S. denominations: the American Baptist Churches in the U.S.A., the Catholic Church, the Christian Church, the Episcopal Church, the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, the Presbyterian Church, the Reformed Church in America, the United... "Mainline Christian Values and U.S. Public Policy: A Reference Handbook" provides a revealing and unbiased look at the emergence of Christian denom... |
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442,89 zł |
Youth and Political Participation: A Reference Handbook
ISBN: 9781598846614 / Angielski / Twarda / 2011 / 304 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 13-18 dni roboczych. Surveys indicate that those under the age of 30 consistently score the lowest on factual questions about politics, and young people are the least likely to engage in political activity online despite being the age group most likely to use the Internet. Many political researchers and activists are justifiably concerned, linking the low level of political participation among American youth to the overall health of our democratic system. "Youth and Political Participation: A Reference Handbook" sheds light on this important subject, identifying and discussing factors that have influenced... Surveys indicate that those under the age of 30 consistently score the lowest on factual questions about politics, and young people are the least l... |
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384,68 zł |
American Political Scientists: A Dictionary
ISBN: 9780313319570 / Angielski / Twarda / 2002 / 536 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 13-18 dni roboczych. This dictionary offers the only comprehensive collection of profiles of American political scientists, each of whom contributed significantly to the intellectual development of American political science from its beginnings in the late-19th century to the present. This second edition includes 22 new and 110 revised entries, reflecting new scholarship that emerged during the 1990s. Numerous experts helped the editors develop this consensus group of the 193 political scientists who have made the most important theoretical contributions over the years, with attention to varied approaches and... This dictionary offers the only comprehensive collection of profiles of American political scientists, each of whom contributed significantly to th... |
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489,46 zł |