ilość książek w kategorii: 4574
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Victory: How a Progressive Democratic Party Can Win the Presidency
ISBN: 9781563240881 / Angielski / Miękka / 224 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. The author of this book is an unabashed liberal democrat. He argues that there are a number of myths and half-truths about American politics that need to be properly understood if progressives and the Democratic party are to win the presidency and govern effectively. The book has three parts: myths and realities of public opinion; current party coalitions - their strengths and weaknesses; a programme for progressive Democrats.
The author of this book is an unabashed liberal democrat. He argues that there are a number of myths and half-truths about American politics that need...
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132,18 |
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Local Power and Post-Soviet Politics
ISBN: 9781563244032 / Angielski / Twarda / 320 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. An analysis of local legislative and budgetary politics during the late Soviet and post-Soviet period with case studies of electoral behaviour, distribution processes, political contestation, and institutional development.
An analysis of local legislative and budgetary politics during the late Soviet and post-Soviet period with case studies of electoral behaviour, distri...
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440,75 |
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Local Power and Post-Soviet Politics
ISBN: 9781563244049 / Angielski / Miękka / 320 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. An analysis of local legislative and budgetary politics during the late Soviet and post-Soviet period with case studies of electoral behaviour, distribution processes, political contestation, and institutional development.
An analysis of local legislative and budgetary politics during the late Soviet and post-Soviet period with case studies of electoral behaviour, distri...
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132,18 |
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Political Parties of Eastern Europe: A Guide to Politics in the Post-Communist Era: A Guide to Politics in the Post-Communist Era
ISBN: 9781563246760 / Angielski / Twarda / 1120 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. A guide to politics in Eastern Europe. The essays put the regional political trends and institutional developments in perspective, then go on to cover political history, developments in the 1990s, the structure of the political system, salient political issues, and the range and role of parties.
A guide to politics in Eastern Europe. The essays put the regional political trends and institutional developments in perspective, then go on to cover...
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710,17 |
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The Terrible Truth about Liberals
ISBN: 9781563526855 / Angielski / Miękka / 160 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Drawing from his thirty-two-year radio career, the terrible truth of Boortz's book depicts his in-your-face brand of Libertarian politics. From questioning the true definitions of democracy and racism to challenging the entire Social Security system, he provides fresh insights into nagging social and political issues.
Drawing from his thirty-two-year radio career, the terrible truth of Boortz's book depicts his in-your-face brand of Libertarian politics. From questi...
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61,25 |
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Two Faces of Liberalism
ISBN: 9781565846784 / Angielski / Miękka / 176 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Following on the heels of the widely hailed "False Dawn," this new work by John Gray, &;ldquo;one of Britain s leading intellectuals ("The Wall Street Journal"), offers a thoughtful and provocative analysis of the failure of classical liberalism to keep up with the complex political realities of today s increasingly divided world. "Two Faces of Liberalism" argues that, from its inception, liberalism contained two contradictory philosophies of tolerance. In one, it advanced the enlightenment project of a universal civilization. In the other, it framed terms for peaceful coexistence... Following on the heels of the widely hailed "False Dawn," this new work by John Gray, &;ldquo;one of Britain s leading intellectuals ("The Wall Str... |
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77,73 |
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The German Greens: Paradox Between Movement and Party
ISBN: 9781566395151 / Angielski / Twarda / 344 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. The Greens have been not only a political force and social conscience for Germany but also an inspiration to political groups and movements in many countries. This book includes essays that provide a picture of the dynamics of the German Greens where their support has come from, the nature of the competing factions, and the place of feminism.
The Greens have been not only a political force and social conscience for Germany but also an inspiration to political groups and movements in many co...
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372,23 |
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German Greens
ISBN: 9781566395168 / Angielski / Miękka / 344 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. The Greens have been not only a political force and social conscience for Germany but also an inspiration to political groups and movements in many countries. This book includes essays that provide a picture of the dynamics of the German Greens where their support has come from, the nature of the competing factions, and the place of feminism.
The Greens have been not only a political force and social conscience for Germany but also an inspiration to political groups and movements in many co...
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156,72 |
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La Raza Unida Party
ISBN: 9781566397704 / Angielski / Twarda / 360 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. A comprehensive study of an ethnic political movement.
A comprehensive study of an ethnic political movement.
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372,23 |
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Political Parties and Elections in American States
ISBN: 9781568024813 / Angielski / Miękka / 320 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This well-regarded volume on the political party and election systems in the fifty states is now available through CQ Press. Written by two distinguished scholars, this book is unique in its focus on how American political parties operate at the state level and its examination of the primary and general elections in the states. Throughout the book, Jewell and Morehouse explain how and why parties vary from state to state in how they operate and compete in elections; the authors also describe the interaction between state and national party organizations. Political Parties and Elections in...
This well-regarded volume on the political party and election systems in the fifty states is now available through CQ Press. Written by two distinguis...
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411,41 |
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American Political Parties: Decline or Resurgence?
ISBN: 9781568025858 / Angielski / Miękka / 263 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Given the resurgence of party identification and polarization in the 1990s, a dozen contributions analyze issues and survey results on US political parties in the mass public, as electoral organizations, and as governing institutions. Includes supporting tables and figures. The editors are Fordham U
Given the resurgence of party identification and polarization in the 1990s, a dozen contributions analyze issues and survey results on US political pa...
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411,41 |
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Partisan Linkages in Southern Politics: Elites, Voters, and Identifiers
ISBN: 9781572330887 / Angielski / Twarda / 185 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Interpreting extensive data gathered in eleven southern states during the 1992 presidential election, this book addresses a critical question about the democratic process: Do political parties still have a meaningful role to play in linking government and the governed?
While some observers have written off modern parties -- arguing that they have been supplanted by political action committees, social movements, candidate organizations, and the like -- Michael Maggiotto and Gary Wekkin find that parties remain viable mediators between the wishes and values of voters and the policy espousals... Interpreting extensive data gathered in eleven southern states during the 1992 presidential election, this book addresses a critical question about th...
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156,72 |
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American Extremists
ISBN: 9781573920582 / Angielski / Miękka / 443 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Extremist movements aren't new, but the tragic events in Oklahoma City, New York City, and elsewhere have awakened Americans to this frightening reality within our borders. What sorts of fringe groups exist? Who joins up and why? What do they want and what are they willing to do to accomplish their goals? How serious is the danger? In response to these questions, noted experts John George and Laird Wilcox have teamed up to examine the frayed edges of human behavior.
Beginning with a summary of pre-1960 movements, they then discuss conspiracy theories and what motivates extremists. Their... Extremist movements aren't new, but the tragic events in Oklahoma City, New York City, and elsewhere have awakened Americans to this frightening reali...
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119,42 |
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What's a Nice Republican Girl Like Me Doing in the Aclu?
ISBN: 9781573921435 / Angielski / Miękka / 191 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Republicans have a lot more in common with the ACLU than they think For decades conservative Republicans have railed against the "liberal" American Civil Liberties Union and its state affiliates for defending unpopular causes from the rights of "criminals" to flag burning, pornography, and Nazi marches down Main Street. So what possessed the Indiana CLU to put a card-carrying Republican at its helm? How could anyone who supported George Bush be a civil libertarian?
In this fascinating first-hand account, Sheila S. Kennedy explains her amazement at stalwart conservatives who seem to think... Republicans have a lot more in common with the ACLU than they think For decades conservative Republicans have railed against the "liberal" American C...
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Voices of Protest: Liberia on the Edge, 1974-1980
ISBN: 9781581125030 / Angielski / Miękka / 424 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Voices of Protest: Liberia on the Edge, 1974-1980 is a compilation of writings and speeches of Liberians who were in the forefront of the struggle for democratic change in their country during the period leading up to the military coup of 1980 that changed the course of Africa's oldest Republic. The writings and speeches show the sentiments of the people as they confronted a ruling group which had held power for over a century and was unwilling to carry out meaningful transformation that would meet the aspirations of the majority of the citizens. These writings and speeches are historical...
Voices of Protest: Liberia on the Edge, 1974-1980 is a compilation of writings and speeches of Liberians who were in the forefront of the struggle for...
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172,42 |
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Telling the Truth: Socialist Register 2006
ISBN: 9781583671375 / Angielski / Miękka / 352 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Since 1964, the Socialist Register has brought together leading writers on the left to investigate aspects of a common theme. Telling the Truth: Socialist Register 2006 examines how contemporary social and political debate is structured, how ideas and ideologies come to inform policy making, research, education, and our conceptions of truth more generally. It also discusses the role of the state in intellectual life and the media, and the role of think-tanks, foundations, political parties and global institutions such as the World Bank in the dissemination of knowledge... Since 1964, the Socialist Register has brought together leading writers on the left to investigate aspects of a common theme. Telling the... |
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Fighting the Good Fight: History of New York Conservative Party
ISBN: 9781587312519 / Angielski / Twarda / 400 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This is the story of New York's feisty Conservative Party, a story that is really the saga of America's tumultuous political maturity from the time of Rockefeller up to Rudy Guiliani.
This is the story of New York's feisty Conservative Party, a story that is really the saga of America's tumultuous political maturity from the time of...
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118,58 |
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Choices and Changes: Interest Groups in the Electoral Process
ISBN: 9781592136735 / Angielski / Twarda / 240 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. "Choices and Changes" is the most comprehensive examination to date of the impact of interest groups on recent American electoral politics. Richly informed, theoretically and empirically, it is the first book to explain the emergence of aggressive interest-group electioneering tactics in the mid-1990s - including "soft money" contributions, issue ads, and "527s" (IRS-classified political organizations).Michael Franz argues that changing political and legal contexts have clearly influenced the behaviour of interest groups. To support his argument, he tracks in detail the evolution of campaign...
"Choices and Changes" is the most comprehensive examination to date of the impact of interest groups on recent American electoral politics. Richly inf...
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333,05 |
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Choices and Changes: Interest Groups in the Electoral Process
ISBN: 9781592136742 / Angielski / Miękka / 240 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Presents comprehensive examination to date of the impact of interest groups on American electoral politics. This book explains the emergence of aggressive interest-group electioneering tactics in the mid-1990s - including "soft money" contributions, issue ads, and "527s" (IRS-classified political organizations).
Presents comprehensive examination to date of the impact of interest groups on American electoral politics. This book explains the emergence of aggres...
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112,60 |
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Politics of Fear: How Republicans Use Money, Race and the Media to Win
ISBN: 9781594512414 / Angielski / Twarda / 232 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. "Lucidly written, widely informed, and uncompromisingly honest -- a valuable expose." Michael Parenti "Documents the stunning success of a network of wealthy donors and corporations in creating and sustaining a set of think tanks, legal action groups, and media strategies." Gary Orfield, Harvard University What explains the electoral success of Republicans, particularly of the ascendant neoconservatives who now dominate the Party? Based on a thorough and up-to-date examination of the New Right over twenty-five years, The Politics of Fear proposes some provocative answers, including...
"Lucidly written, widely informed, and uncompromisingly honest -- a valuable expose." Michael Parenti "Documents the stunning success of a network of ...
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