The Consolidation of Dictatorship in Russia: An Inside View of the Demise of Democracy
ISBN: 9780313345944 / Angielski / Twarda / 184 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. The still-prevailing notion among Western powers, including the United States, is that Russia is a democracy, or at least that it remains in the process of democratization. Nothing could be further from the truth, as Ostrow, Satarov, and Khakamada demonstrate in "The Consolidation of Dictatorship in Russia." Journalists critical of Vladimir Putin's dictatorship, such as Anna Politkovskaya, are murdered. Nearly 100 investigative journalists, an average of two per month, have been murdered since Putin took power, and not one person has been charged or convicted of those crimes. In this book... The still-prevailing notion among Western powers, including the United States, is that Russia is a democracy, or at least that it remains in the pr... |
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413,78 zł |
European Integration and Disintegration : East and West
ISBN: 9780415137416 / Angielski / Miękka / 310 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This text deals with the principal problems and challenges confronting Europe in the aftermath of the Cold War and the collapse of European communism. Striking a balance between East, West, North and South, the volume is chiefly concerned with the changing political, economic and cultural morphology of Europe, and of the relations within it, than with the formal institutional arrangements of the European Community and its successor, the European Union. It demonstrates that integration should be seen as neither an inexorable predetermined process, nor as an automatic consequence of high levels...
This text deals with the principal problems and challenges confronting Europe in the aftermath of the Cold War and the collapse of European communism....
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240,79 zł |
Managing Political Change in Singapore: The Elected Presidency
ISBN: 9780415156325 / Angielski / Twarda / 240 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. In this multi-disciplinary study leading scholars in law, history, politics and economics examine political change in Singapore.
In this multi-disciplinary study leading scholars in law, history, politics and economics examine political change in Singapore.
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180,58 zł |
Monarchy in South East Asia: The Faces of Tradition in Transition
ISBN: 9780415185318 / Angielski / Twarda / 292 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This book is the first study to relate the political history of the South East Asian Monarchy to the politics of the region today. The excellent coverage of this fascinating subject should be of interest to the general reader.
This book is the first study to relate the political history of the South East Asian Monarchy to the politics of the region today. The excellent cover...
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727,52 zł |
Rural Livelihoods and Poverty Reduction Policies
ISBN: 9780415341196 / Angielski / Twarda / 440 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Based on case-study research in four low income sub-Saharan African countries (Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania and Malawi) this book brings together the micro-level realities of gaining a living in rural areas with the macro-level that seek to secure rapid poverty reduction in line with the United Nations Millennium Development Goal of halving global poverty by the year 2015. The starting point is the livelihoods approach to poverty reduction that providesa powerful framework within which micro-level experiences of poverty and vulnerability can be connected to the policy contexts that either block or...
Based on case-study research in four low income sub-Saharan African countries (Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania and Malawi) this book brings together the micro...
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The European Union and the Public Sphere : A Communicative Space in the Making?
ISBN: 9780415384568 / Angielski / Twarda / 312 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. The European Union is often attacked for its democratic deficit, namely its deficiencies in representation, transparency and accountability, as well as its lack of popular support. Can these shortcomings be counteracted by the development of a viable European public sphere? This book assesses the possible formation of a communicative space that might enable and engender the creation of a transnational or a supranational public. The contributors consider the EUs democratic credentials and how well it communicates, and they also evaluate the major... The European Union is often attacked for its democratic deficit, namely its deficiencies in representation, transparency and accountability, as ... |
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727,52 zł |
E-Government in Europe: Re-Booting the State
ISBN: 9780415401869 / Angielski / Twarda / 228 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This book traces the development of e-government and its applications across Europe, exploring the effects of information and communication technology (ICTs) upon political action and processes. Explores a range of concepts and topics underpinning e-government in Europe:
This book traces the development of e-government and its applications across Europe, exploring the effects of information and communication technol... |
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702,44 zł |
Islam and Political Reform in Saudi Arabia: The Quest for Political Change and Reform
ISBN: 9780415412414 / Angielski / Twarda / 304 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This book examines the link between Islamic thought/jurisprudence on the one hand and political action on the other. It shows how reformism is deeply rooted in Islamic tradition and how Sunni scholars have become activists for change in Saudi Arabia.
This book examines the link between Islamic thought/jurisprudence on the one hand and political action on the other. It shows how reformism is deeply ...
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727,52 zł |
China Watching : Perspectives from Europe, Japan and the United States
ISBN: 9780415413961 / Angielski / Twarda / 261 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Analyzes the state of European, Japanese and American scholarship on China over the last decade. Exploring the main subjects and trends in research being done on contemporary Chinese politics, economy, foreign affairs and security studies, this book aims to provide an insight into the world of China studies as well as China itself.
Analyzes the state of European, Japanese and American scholarship on China over the last decade. Exploring the main subjects and trends in research be...
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752,62 zł |
China Watching: Perspectives from Europe, Japan and the United States
ISBN: 9780415413978 / Angielski / Miękka / 262 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. China Watching analyzes the state of European, Japanese and American scholarship on China over the last decade. The international team of contributors explore the main subjects and trends in research being done on contemporary Chinese politics, economy, foreign affairs and security studies. They contrast the substance and conclusions of this research in Europe, Japan, and the United States, contributing to topics that are hotly debated among China watchers worldwide. The book provides a unique insight into the world of China studies as well as China itself, and will appeal to... China Watching analyzes the state of European, Japanese and American scholarship on China over the last decade. The international team of ... |
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220,72 zł |
The Revival of Tradition in Indonesian Politics: The Deployment of Adat from Colonialism to Indigenism
ISBN: 9780415415972 / Angielski / Twarda / 380 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. The Indonesian term adat means 'custom' or 'tradition', and carries connotations of sedate order and harmony. Yet in recent years it has suddenly become associated with activism, protest and violence. This book investigates the revival of adat in Indonesian politics, identifying its origins, the historical factors that have conditioned it and the reasons behind its recent blossoming. It considers whether the adat revival is a constructive contribution to Indonesia's new political pluralism or a divisive, dangerous and reactionary force, and examines the... The Indonesian term adat means 'custom' or 'tradition', and carries connotations of sedate order and harmony. Yet in recent years it has s... |
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878,05 zł |
Iran in the 21st Century : Politics, Economics & Conflict
ISBN: 9780415435581 / Angielski / Twarda / 320 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This book examines Iran and its position in the contemporary world. It contains chapters on social developments in the country including gender relations, contemporary politics, international relations, relations with the US and Israel, nuclear weapons and energy programmes, oil and the development of the economy. This book examines Iran and its position in the contemporary world. It contains chapters on social developments in the country including gender rel... |
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727,52 zł |
Governance in Post-Conflict Societies: Rebuilding Fragile States
ISBN: 9780415771504 / Angielski / Twarda / 288 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This volume explores questions of rebuilding governance in post-conflict societies from an interdisciplinary perspective, focusing on three interconnected gaps that arise in fragile states: deficits in legitimacy, effectiveness, and security. This volume explores questions of rebuilding governance in post-conflict societies from an interdisciplinary perspective, focusing on three interco... |
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727,52 zł |
Distrusting Democrats: Outcomes of Participatory Constitution Making
ISBN: 9780472069934 / Angielski / Miękka / 264 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. How does mass participation affect political culture in countries undergoing political transition? Distrusting Democrats examines the consequences of citizen involvement in Uganda, one of a growing number of countries employing the participatory model of constitutional reform. Contrary to predictions, author Devra Moehler finds that participation contributes to the creation of "distrusting democrats": citizens who are democratic in their attitudes, but suspicious of their governmental institutions in practice. Moehler argues that participation in developing democracies gives... How does mass participation affect political culture in countries undergoing political transition? Distrusting Democrats examines the conseq... |
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137,06 zł |
Democratic Designs : International Intervention and Electoral Practices in Postwar Bosnia-Herzegovina
ISBN: 9780472099856 / Angielski / Twarda / 352 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. The signing of the Dayton Peace Accords brought more than peace to Bosnia-Herzegovina; it also brought an influx of international aid workers intent on helping Bosnia and Bosnians out of war. "Democratic Designs" examines the tool kit, experiences, and understandings of these "internationals" charged with bringing democracy to postconflict societies around the world. "Democratic Designs" is an ethnography of the practices of international intervention and democracy building. Coles examines both the lives of internationals and the work they performed in postwar Bosnia-Herzegovina, in... The signing of the Dayton Peace Accords brought more than peace to Bosnia-Herzegovina; it also brought an influx of international aid workers inten... |
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406,68 zł |
Distrusting Democrats : Outcomes of Participatory Constitution Making
ISBN: 9780472099931 / Angielski / Twarda / 264 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. How does mass participation affect political culture in countries undergoing political transition? "Distrusting Democrats" examines the consequences of citizen involvement in Uganda, one of a growing number of countries employing the participatory model of constitutional reform. Contrary to predictions, author Devra Moehler finds that participation contributes to the creation of "distrusting democrats": citizens who are democratic in their attitudes, but suspicious of their governmental institutions in practice. Moehler argues that participation in developing democracies gives citizens new... How does mass participation affect political culture in countries undergoing political transition? "Distrusting Democrats" examines the consequence... |
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385,55 zł |
Bodies of Difference: Experiences of Disability and Institutional Advocacy in the Making of Modern China
ISBN: 9780520226456 / Angielski / Miękka / 302 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Bodies of Difference chronicles the compelling story of disability's emergence as an area of significant sociopolitical activity in contemporary China. Keenly attentive to how bodies are embedded in discourse, history, and personal exigency, Matthew Kohrman details ways that disability became a fount for the production of institutions and identities across the Chinese landscape during the final decades of the twentieth century. He looks closely at the creation of the China Disabled Persons' Federation and the lives of numerous individuals, among them Deng Pufang, son of China's...
Bodies of Difference chronicles the compelling story of disability's emergence as an area of significant sociopolitical activity in contemporar...
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209,75 zł |
Ambition, Federalism, and Legislative Politics in Brazil
ISBN: 9780521030625 / Angielski / Miękka / 268 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This book explores the interpretation of politicians' career goals. Members seek to win repeated reelection, in the U.S. House of Representatives and political scientists have assumed that reelection motivates politicians everywhere. However, politicians in Brazil see the national legislature as a stepping-stone to "higher" office, in state and/or local government. Making the right assumption about politicians' career goals results in a better understanding of the political processes. This book improves on previous "rational choice" analyses by researching political career objectives and...
This book explores the interpretation of politicians' career goals. Members seek to win repeated reelection, in the U.S. House of Representatives and ...
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155,49 zł |
Communication and Democratic Reform in South Africa
ISBN: 9780521030977 / Angielski / Miękka / 432 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. The book examines the reform of the communications sector in South Africa as a detailed and extended case study in the transition from apartheid to democracy. The reform of broadcasting, telecommunications, the state information agency, and the print press from apartheid-aligned apparatuses to accountable democratic institutions took place via a complex political process in which civil society activism, embodying a post-social democratic ideal, largely won out over the powerful forces of formal market capitalism and older models of state control.
The book examines the reform of the communications sector in South Africa as a detailed and extended case study in the transition from apartheid to de...
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185,60 zł |
Factionalism in Chinese Communist Politics
ISBN: 9780521032582 / Angielski / Miękka / 480 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Jing Huang examines factionalism's role in leadership relations and policy-making in Chinese communist politics.
Jing Huang examines factionalism's role in leadership relations and policy-making in Chinese communist politics.
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210,68 zł |