Kategoria BISAC: Political Science >> General

Das Jahr 1963 sah im Herbst mit dem Ruckzug des Bundeskanzlers, der Anfang des Jahres mit dem Elysee-Vetrag noch die Grundlage fur eine enge deutsch-franzosische Zusammenarbeit gelegt hatte, das Ende der Ara Adenauer. Durch den Rucktritt des britischen Premierministers Macmillan und die Ermordung Kennedys im November kam es gegen Jahresende somit zu einem umfangreichen Fuhrungswechsel in der westlichen Welt. Zahlreiche der 492 hier erstmals veroffentlichen Dokumente bilden daneben die letztlich erfolglosen bundesdeutschen Bemuhungen ab, einen Beitritt der DDR zum Atomteststoppabkommen -...

Judith Butler has been arguably the most important gender theorist of the past twenty years. This edited volume draws leading international political theorists into dialogue with her political theory.

Each chapter is written by an acclaimed political theorist and concentrates on a particular aspect of Butler's work. The book is divided into five sections which reflect the interdisciplinary nature of Butler's work and activism:

• Butler and Philosophy: explores Butler's unique relationship to the discipline of philosophy, considering her work in light of its...

This book empirically examines banking reform in the economies of Southeast Asia as they sought to adapt to major developments in the global economic system over the past three decades, including the globalisation of finance, the debt crisis of the 1980s and the 1997-1998 Asian financial crisis. Focusing in particular on the turbulent decade of financial boom and bust from 1994 to 2004, it explores the ways in which states respond to powerful external shocks and the implications for policy choices, demonstrating how different political systems shape economic performance and policy choices....

Three beautiful gothic buildings loom over the Ottawa River just below the historic Chaudiere Falls. They are the seat of Canada's federal government, visited by thousands of people each year. Canada's Parliament Buildings, filled with heraldry and history, instill pride in our country and give visitors a deep sense of being Canadian.

Constructed in controversy, and steeped in decades of political lore, the Parliament Buildings have been the stage for the evolution of Canada from a small colony to one of the great nations of the world. This fascinating book takes you behind the...

Der Autor untersucht vier unterschiedliche Probleme, die eines gemeinsam haben: Die Mitglieder einer Gruppe verfolgen ihre egoistischen Interessen; zu dem, was einst Adam Smith annahm ("Unsichtbare-Hand-Theorie" ) fordern sie dadurch aber nicht notwendigerweise das Wohl der Gesamtgruppe. Ein Beispiel dafur ist das Gefangenen-Dilemma. Schuler untersucht:
- Zusammenhalt kleiner Gemeinschaften,
- Zusammenhalt groer Gemeinschaften,
- Selbstunterminierung des Kapitalismus?
- Teamproduktion ohne Arbeitsethos.

Eine Analyse mit Hilfe von Modellen strategischer...

Based on the complete edition of his works, this new volume presents Gandhi's most important political writings arranged around the two central themes of his political teachings: satyagraha (the power of non-violence) and swaraj (freedom). Dennis Dalton's general Introduction and headnotes highlight the life of Gandhi, set the readings in historical context, and provide insight into the conceptual framework of Gandhi's political theory. Included are bibliography, glossary, and index.