Kategoria BISAC: Political Science >> Reference

Government did not create our social problems and it can't solve them for us. This book explores in detail the who and how of real social change.

Zeitschriften der Politikwissenschaft Political Science Journals] gives an overview and comparison of major political science journals, both national and international. It provides students and researchers with an introduction to the history and emphasis of the various journals, both to define research interests and to locate the right journal for a publication. This well-informed reference work is rounded off by descriptions of evidence systems and relevant research institutions.

Interviews are a frequent and important part of empirical research in political science, but graduate programs rarely offer discipline-specific training in selecting interviewees, conducting interviews, and using the data thus collected. Interview Research in Political Science addresses this vital need, offering hard-won advice for both graduate students and faculty members. The contributors to this book have worked in a variety of field locations and settings and have interviewed a wide array of informants, from government officials to members of rebel movements and victims of...

The economic growth of East and South-East Asia in the context of the global financial crisis has strengthened the view that this region is emerging in the 21st century as the most economically vibrant region in the world. With some of the largest economies, and generally high economic growth rates compared to the rest of the world, it is unsurprising that East and South-East Asia has become the subject of global interest.

East Asia s rise inevitably focuses attention on the issue of China s emergence as a regional and global power. Such a prospect challenges the current status quo, in...

This book explores China's quest for energy sources, raw materials and natural resources around the world, with a specific emphasis on oil. China's ubiquitous presence in Africa, Asia and Latin America is reshaping the world with regards to economics, politics and national security. It offers a comprehensive examination of China's energy security strategy.

The first two chapters delve into Chinese relations with energy markets and the world, and the global geopolitics of China's resource quest. This introductory section is complemented by three in-depth country case...