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Political Philosophy A-Z
ISBN: 9780748622702 / Angielski / Miękka / 192 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. A comprehensive, up to date and concise guide to one of the most important branches of philosophy.Both topical and historical, Political Philosophy A-Z has entries on Hobbes, Marx, and Rorty, as well as entries which explain what 'contract theory' is, and gives an account of 'multi-culturalism.' This book guides the reader through the intricacies of political theory, enabling them to trace their way through a debate, fixing historical and theoretical points of reference along the way. It is well suited for students studying political philosophy at university. Political Philosophy A-Z links up...
A comprehensive, up to date and concise guide to one of the most important branches of philosophy.Both topical and historical, Political Philosophy A-...
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The New Nationalism
ISBN: 9780765805508 / Angielski / Miękka / 410 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Nationalism, the state of mind in which the individual's supreme loyalty is owed to the nation-state, remains the strongest of political emotions. As a historical phenomenon, it is always in flux, changing according to no preconceived pattern. In The New Nationalism, Louis Snyder sees various forms of nationalism, and categorizes them as a force for unity; a force for the status quo; a force for independence; a force for fraternity; a force for colonial expansion; a force for aggression; a force for economic expansion; and a force for anti-colonialism. In Snyder's opinion,... Nationalism, the state of mind in which the individual's supreme loyalty is owed to the nation-state, remains the strongest of political emotions. ... |
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Local Government Election Practices: A Handbook for Public Officials and Citizens
ISBN: 9780786428434 / Angielski / Miękka / 503 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Traditional local election methods--district, at-large, and hybrid approaches--are changing. There is a movement toward election reform. The purpose of Local Government Elections is to sort through and make sense of the various, sometimes complex, election system options at the local level. The book provides an introduction to local election practices and a review of traditional election methods. Also addressed are the issues, potential solutions, future trends and implications regarding local government elections. In addition, two appendices detail the National Civic League's...
Traditional local election methods--district, at-large, and hybrid approaches--are changing. There is a movement toward election reform. The purpose o...
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Party Affiliations in the State Legislatures: A Year by Year Summary, 1796-2006
ISBN: 9780786429141 / Angielski / Miękka / 223 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Over the years, America's national elections have become focused almost exclusively on Democrats and Republicans; other parties exist but rarely rise to prominence. Elections at the state level, on the other hand, offer a livelier history, with successful candidates from political parties of all stripe, including Free Soil, Abolitionist, Anti-Monopoly, Farmers Alliance, War Democrat, Anti-Masonic, Socialist, and many more. This book lists the party affiliation of state legislatures beginning in 1796 through the elections of 2006. Information on each state includes a summary of how its...
Over the years, America's national elections have become focused almost exclusively on Democrats and Republicans; other parties exist but rarely rise ...
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Theories Of Comparative Political Economy
ISBN: 9780813310190 / Angielski / Miękka / 331 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Theories of Comparative Political Economy builds on the proposition that the study of politics and economics has evolved into political economy in a number of significant ways, and that the new issues and ideas that became prominent in the 1980s and 1990s will carry on into the new millennium. The book is organized around six chapters. In the first chapter Chilcote examines significant comparative historical themes, various schools of thinking, divergent theories, and relevant monographic literature and sensitive case studies in comparative political economy. In subsequent chapters Chilcote...
Theories of Comparative Political Economy builds on the proposition that the study of politics and economics has evolved into political economy in a n...
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279,12 |
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Making Political Science Matter: Debating Knowledge, Research, and Method
ISBN: 9780814740323 / Angielski / Twarda / 304 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Making Political Science Matter brings together a number of prominent scholars to discuss the state of the field of Political Science. In particular, these scholars are interested in ways to reinvigorate the discipline by connecting it to present day political struggles. Uniformly well-written and steeped in a strong sense of history, the contributors consider such important topics as: the usefulness of rational choice theory; the ethical limits of pluralism; the use (and misuse) of empirical research in political science; the present-day divorce between political theory... Making Political Science Matter brings together a number of prominent scholars to discuss the state of the field of Political Scie... |
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Miniatlas of Human Security
ISBN: 9780821372210 / Angielski / Twarda / 66 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This at-a-glance guide to global security provides a wealth of information on armed conflicts since 1946. It maps political violence, the links between poverty and conflict, assaults on human rights -- including the use of child soldiers -- and the causes of war and peace. Extraordinary changes have taken place since the end of the Cold War. Despite the escalating violence in Iraq, and the widening war in Darfur, there has been a decline in armed conflict worldwide. The number of battle-deaths, genocides and refugees has also decreased. Many of these changes can be attributed to international...
This at-a-glance guide to global security provides a wealth of information on armed conflicts since 1946. It maps political violence, the links betwee...
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In Athena's Camp: Preparing for Conflict in the Information Age
ISBN: 9780833025142 / Angielski / Miękka / 501 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. A collection of essays about conflict in the information age that show how the information revolution is altering the nature of conflict.
A collection of essays about conflict in the information age that show how the information revolution is altering the nature of conflict.
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Spheres of Governance : Comparative Studies of Cities in Multilevel Governance Systems
ISBN: 9781553390190 / Angielski / Miękka / 320 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Local governments are becoming increasingly important around the world and functions are being shifted across levels of government. This timely comparative analysis breaks new ground in the study of multilevel governance, intergovernmental relations, and municipal government. Spheres of Governance systematically compares the challenges faced by municipalities in Australia, France, Germany, Mexico, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, and the United States, with emphasis on the relationship between the municipal and federal levels. Each chapter analyzes a municipality in relation to its...
Local governments are becoming increasingly important around the world and functions are being shifted across levels of government. This timely compar...
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141,98 |
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Constitution of the United States
ISBN: 9781557091055 / Angielski / Twarda / 36 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. The landmark legal document of the United States, the U.S. Constitution comprises the primary law of the Federal Government. Signed by the members of the Consitutional Convention in Philadelphia on September 17, 1787, the Constitution outlines the powers and responsibilities of the three chief branches of the Federal Government, as well as the basic rights of the citizens of the United States. This beautiful gift edition contains the complete text of the United States Constitution, as well as all of its amendments. It is a treasure for Americans of all ages.
The landmark legal document of the United States, the U.S. Constitution comprises the primary law of the Federal Government. Signed by the members of ...
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Fog Facts: Searching for Truth in the Land of Spin
ISBN: 9781560258865 / Angielski / Miękka / 240 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Everyone in the world knows what Bill Clinton did with Monica Lewinsky, or what happened to Brad and Jennifer, Katie and Tom. These factoids mysteriously capture the world's attention. But there's a flip side to this: fog facts. Fog facts are known but not known, the sort of things that journalists and political junkies know, but somehow the world does not. The "Downing Street Memo" is a fine example. This document revealed that the head of British intelligence had been informed by his Washington counterparts that the White House was cooking the books on the information it was using to...
Everyone in the world knows what Bill Clinton did with Monica Lewinsky, or what happened to Brad and Jennifer, Katie and Tom. These factoids mysteriou...
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Regional Guide to International Conflict and Management from 1945 to 2003
ISBN: 9781568028255 / Angielski / Twarda / 400 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Regional Guide to International Conflict Management from 1945 to 2003 provides global, regional, and specific information on the over 350 international conflicts that have occurred since World War II. At the heart of the book are comprehensive regional sections, each of which includes: An essay providing regional context and highlighting the interrelation of countries and conflict in that area; Summaries of each conflict in the region, arranged chronologically and covering history, circumstances, players, management, and outcome; References for further research. Introductory chapters examine...
Regional Guide to International Conflict Management from 1945 to 2003 provides global, regional, and specific information on the over 350 internationa...
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661,20 |
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Encyclopedia of Media and Politics
ISBN: 9781568028354 / Angielski / Twarda / 400 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. The Encyclopedia of Media and Politics in America explores the intersection of media and politics, from larger themes such as the role of media in civil, democratic society, to more specific topics such as media ownership and regulation. With articles contributed by scholars and practitioners, the Encyclopedia provides the best single reference work on the history, impact, and roles of the media in politics.
The Encyclopedia of Media and Politics in America explores the intersection of media and politics, from larger themes such as the role of media in civ...
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759,15 |
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African American Perspectives on Political Science
ISBN: 9781592131082 / Angielski / Twarda / 456 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Race matters in both national and international politics. Starting from this perspective, "African American Perspectives on Political Science" presents original essays from leading African American political scientists. Collectively, they evaluate the discipline, its subfields, the quality of race-related research, and omissions in the literature. They argue that because Americans do not fully understand the many-faceted issues of race in politics in their own country, they find it difficult to comprehend ethnic and racial disputes in other countries as well. In addition, partly because there...
Race matters in both national and international politics. Starting from this perspective, "African American Perspectives on Political Science" present...
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African American Perspectives on Political Science
ISBN: 9781592131099 / Angielski / Miękka / 456 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Race matters in both national and international politics. Starting from this perspective, this work presents original essays from African American political scientists. These essays evaluate the discipline, its subfields, the quality of race-related research, and omissions in the literature.
Race matters in both national and international politics. Starting from this perspective, this work presents original essays from African American pol...
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Who's Who in International Affairs
ISBN: 9781857431568 / Angielski / Twarda / 8 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This reference includes biographical details of the thousands of major figures involved in all aspects of international affairs. It includes leading diplomats, politicians, government ministers, heads of state, academics, civil servants, judges, bankers, academics, journalists and writers.
This reference includes biographical details of the thousands of major figures involved in all aspects of international affairs. It includes leading d...
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A Political and Economic Dictionary of South Asia
ISBN: 9781857432107 / Angielski / Twarda / 464 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Thanks to its emerging markets, nuclearization and the internet revolution, South Asia is increasingly at the forefront of current affairs. This invaluable reference source seeks to make the region accessible to business travellers as well as to the general reader. The range of subjects to be covered includes major political processes and events of South Asia (elections and electoral politics, political slang, political parties, diplomacy and territorial divisions), domestic and foreign policy, key personalities, political and economic institutions, sub-national groupings and units... Thanks to its emerging markets, nuclearization and the internet revolution, South Asia is increasingly at the forefront of current affairs. This in... |
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Who's Who in International Affairs 2005
ISBN: 9781857432725 / Angielski / Twarda / 798 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. The 4th edition of this highly regarded title provides invaluable biographical details of the thousands of major figures involved in all aspects of international affairs.
The "Who's Who in International Affairs 2005 "is truly international in coverage, and lists over 6,000 entrants from a wide range of disciplines, including leading diplomats, politicians, government ministers, heads of state, academics, civil servants, judges, think tank analysts and scholars, and heads of international organizations, Meticulously researched, this title will be of great value to anyone involved with... The 4th edition of this highly regarded title provides invaluable biographical details of the thousands of major figures involved in all aspects of in...
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The European Union Encyclopedia and Directory 2005
ISBN: 9781857432749 / Angielski / Twarda / 676 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Charts the Union's development, from its conception through to the issue of the Euro, and its continuing activities.
This title charts the Union's development, from its conception through to the issue of the Euro, and its continuing activities. Thoroughly updated, this edition provides extensive information on all matters relating to the European Union, including full coverage of the expansion of the EU under the Nice Treaty. Features include: * An A-Z section contains concise definitions and explanations of organizations, acronyms and terms, and articles on each member... Charts the Union's development, from its conception through to the issue of the Euro, and its continuing activities.
This title charts the Union's... |
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Profiles of People in Power: The World's Government Leaders
ISBN: 9781857433463 / Angielski / Twarda / 692 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. The second edition of this important biographical reference presents over 300 succinct narrative biographies of some of the most important, influential and powerful people in the world. Covering some 200 countries and territories it profiles every serving head of state and head of government and explains both, the role of the head of state, head of government and the legislature as well as each country's type of government. Containing biographical profiles of close to 350 world leaders, this book will be essential for anyone needing information on those in power. Entries for each... The second edition of this important biographical reference presents over 300 succinct narrative biographies of some of the most important, influen... |
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