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A Glossary of U.S. Politics and Government
ISBN: 9780804757300 / Angielski / Miękka / 160 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This thorough glossary explains the key concepts, institutions, personalities, and events most commonly referred to in the teaching of U.S. politics and government. The author has emphasized accessibility, in order to provide students with a ready source of knowledge that can supplement core reading. The book will help students to address any gaps they may have in their understanding of U.S. politics, which, in turn, will make studying this fascinating subject all the more rewarding and enjoyable.
This thorough glossary explains the key concepts, institutions, personalities, and events most commonly referred to in the teaching of U.S. politics a...
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104,33 zł |
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A History of Public Sector Pensions in the United States
ISBN: 9780812237146 / Angielski / Twarda / 272 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Understanding the historical development of pensions is critical to the future of retirement systems around the world. A History of Public Sector Pensions in the United States offers a comprehensive assessment of the political and financial dimensions of public sector pensions from the colonial period until the emergence of modern retirement plans in the twentieth century. The authors emphasize how retirement plans can help achieve human resource objectives, how public sector pension policy has sometimes been influenced by other government objectives, and how early pension plans... Understanding the historical development of pensions is critical to the future of retirement systems around the world. A History of Public Secto... |
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375,62 zł |
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Theories Of Comparative Politics: The Search For A Paradigm Reconsidered, Second Edition
ISBN: 9780813310176 / Angielski / Miękka / 439 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Extensively revised and updated, this classic text revisits the central problem of searching for mainstream and alternative paradigms to guide us in comparative political inquiry. Building upon the first edition's comprehensive and systematic overview of frameworks, ideologies, and theories, the second edition highlights new directions and developments over the past decade, including the continuation of an ideological political science; methodological innovations such as rational-choice, historical, and postbehavioral approaches; new emphases on and links between political culture and...
Extensively revised and updated, this classic text revisits the central problem of searching for mainstream and alternative paradigms to guide us in c...
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286,88 zł |
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Comparative Inquiry In Politics And Political Economy : Theories And Issues
ISBN: 9780813381527 / Angielski / Miękka / 227 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. As an introductory text in comparative study, this work begins with the assumption that students should examine a variety of perspectives and explore alternative possibilities as a means of arousing curiosity, stimulating creativity, building interest and self-motivation, and enhancing understanding of complex issues in politics and political economy.The book provides the student with the foundations for comparative inquiry. Its purpose is threefold: to sketch an overview of the major theories and concepts; to expose issues, summarize arguments and counter-arguments; and to encourage the...
As an introductory text in comparative study, this work begins with the assumption that students should examine a variety of perspectives and explore ...
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156,46 zł |
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Comparative Politics : A Policy Approach
ISBN: 9780813397924 / Angielski / Miękka / 563 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Comparative Politics: A Policy Approach is a unique text that integrates a comprehensive study of eight nations with critical policy issues facing those nations. The individual chapters on the United States, the United Kingdom, the Russian Federation, Japan, China, Mexico, South Africa and Iraq provide a wide-ranging examination of nations that are representative of the diversity in decision-making frameworks and political development in the international community. Comparative Politics is designed to guide the reader through a series of discussions on key political milestones...
Comparative Politics: A Policy Approach is a unique text that integrates a comprehensive study of eight nations with critical policy issues fac...
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359,92 zł |
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The Almanac of Women and Minorities in American Politics 2002
ISBN: 9780813398174 / Angielski / Miękka / 424 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Who was the first African-American senator? Who was the first woman to cast a vote in the New World? Have any gays or lesbians held state-wide office? Was 2000 a good year for women and minority office seekers? The answers to these questions are here in The Almanac of Women and Minorities in American Politics 2002. The culmination of Mart Martin's years of diligent research, this is the first comprehensive single-volume reference to all women, African-Americans, Hispanics, Asian-Americans, native minorities, gays, and lesbians who have served in state or national elected positions, with...
Who was the first African-American senator? Who was the first woman to cast a vote in the New World? Have any gays or lesbians held state-wide office?...
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312,96 zł |
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The New Campaign Finance Sourcebook
ISBN: 9780815700050 / Angielski / Miękka / 300 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. An overview and analysis of campaign finance, including: the history of campaign-finance regulation and the current state of the law; current practices and trends in the flow of money; and the constitutional debate. The authors conclude with a broad overview of alternative approaches to reform.
An overview and analysis of campaign finance, including: the history of campaign-finance regulation and the current state of the law; current practice...
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137,29 zł |
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The Little Book of Campaign Etiquette: For Everyone with a Stake in Politicians and Journalists
ISBN: 9780815735779 / Angielski / Miękka / 160 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Revised and updated just in time for the 2000 campaign, this shrewd and amusing series of observations provides a political etiquette for campaign behavior on the part of both politicians and journalists. Features illustrations by America's foremost political cartoonists, including Herblock, Paul Conrad, Jeff McNally, Don Wright, Garry Trudeau, Jim Borgman, Mike Peters, Tom Toles, Mike Luckovich, Steve Benson, and Walt Handelsman. "Stephen Hess has stepped into the breach with answers to questions that ought to be more frequently asked...This breezy book is likely to be of interest to... Revised and updated just in time for the 2000 campaign, this shrewd and amusing series of observations provides a political etiquette for campaign ... |
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82,32 zł |
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Handbook of Global Political Policy
ISBN: 9780824703561 / Angielski / Twarda / 664 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. The latest in the six-volume set of global policy handbooks, the Handbook of Global Political Policy utilizes a cross-national, cross-policy approach to examine the public policy of six different regions around the world. Combining actual and theoretical perspectives, this expansive reference compares and presents nonideological resolutions to current political conditions worldwide.
With contributions by over 30 international policy experts and academicians, the Handbook of Global Political Policy The latest in the six-volume set of global policy handbooks, the Handbook of Global Political Policy utilizes a cross-national, cross-policy approach ...
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939,05 zł |
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Evaluating Value-Added Models for Teacher Accountability
ISBN: 9780833035424 / Angielski / Miękka / 182 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This text clarifies the primary questions raised by the use of value-added models (VAM) for measuring teacher effects, reviews the most important recent applications of VAM, and discusses statistical and measurement issues associated with VAM.
This text clarifies the primary questions raised by the use of value-added models (VAM) for measuring teacher effects, reviews the most important rece...
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109,55 zł |
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Encyclopedia of Politics and Religion Set
ISBN: 9780872893238 / Angielski / Twarda / 1120 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Now available in a revised and updated second edition, Encyclopedia of Politics and Religion is the only reference work that addresses the intersection of politics and religion as they play out in our world today. The content of the second edition has been significantly revised and updated, and includes nearly 50 new articles on subjects including European Islam, Creationism and Evolution, Palestine, Radical Islam, the Christian Right, and more.
Now available in a revised and updated second edition, Encyclopedia of Politics and Religion is the only reference work that addresses the intersectio...
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1799,84 zł |
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Political Handbook of Africa
ISBN: 9780872893269 / Angielski Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Political Handbook of Africa 2007 is your personal guide to the politics and issues of this vast, diverse continent. Important topics covered include religious and ethnic conflict, political and economic development, debt burdens, the legacy of colonialism, and the persistence of political corruption. Sup-regional issues include terrorism in North Africa, the humanitarian crisis in Darfur, allegations of war crimes in Liberia, turmoil in Somalia, and more.
Political Handbook of Africa 2007 is your personal guide to the politics and issues of this vast, diverse continent. Important topics covered include ...
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782,54 zł |
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Political Handbook of Europe
ISBN: 9780872893603 / Angielski Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This new regional political guide covers issues such as the European Union, common currency, NATO and the challenges of security and expansion, immigration, counterterrorism, and important sub-regional issues - unemployment rates in Eastern Europe, religious an labor tensions in France, and much more.
This new regional political guide covers issues such as the European Union, common currency, NATO and the challenges of security and expansion, immigr...
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782,54 zł |
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Congress and the Nation(r) Index 1945-2004, Vols. I-XI, 79th-108th Congresses
ISBN: 9780872895577 / Angielski / Twarda / 703 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Helps students and scholars trace topics from the "Congress and the Nation" series dating back to 1945.
Helps students and scholars trace topics from the "Congress and the Nation" series dating back to 1945.
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808,63 zł |
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Strengthening Canadian Democracy
ISBN: 9780886451875 / Angielski / Miękka / 300 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Reconsidering provincial and federal debates about democratic reform alternatives.
Reconsidering provincial and federal debates about democratic reform alternatives.
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156,46 zł |
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Strengthening Canadian Democracy
ISBN: 9780886451912 / Angielski / Twarda / 300 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. At a time of rising political discontent and declining voter turnout, basic structures and principles of Canadian democracy are being scrutinized as never before by governments and citizens alike. Since 1999, the Institute for Research on Public Policy has contributed to this growing public debate with research and reflection from leading commentators. Strengthening Canadian Democracy brings together many of the papers from this initiative. Updated to reflect ongoing changes in the political landscape, the contributors offer both analysis and prescription aimed at fortifying a flagging...
At a time of rising political discontent and declining voter turnout, basic structures and principles of Canadian democracy are being scrutinized as n...
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537,35 zł |
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Canada: The State of the Federation 1997, 37: Non-Constitutional Renewal
ISBN: 9780889117655 / Angielski / Miękka / 364 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. |
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156,46 zł |
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Canada: The State of the Federation 1997: Non-Constitutional Renewal
ISBN: 9780889117679 / Angielski / Twarda / 300 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. The 1997 volume in the Canada: The State of the Federation series explores the theme of non-constitutional change. Contributors assess the progress of federal and provincial governments in renewing the federation through means other than constitutional change.Keith Banting (Queen's) deals with the lessons learned from the decline of the post-World War II social union, John Richards (Simon Fraser) lays out three propositions for a successful social union, and Harvey Lazar (Queen's) documents and analyses recent changes in the federal strategy toward the social union. Robert Knox (former...
The 1997 volume in the Canada: The State of the Federation series explores the theme of non-constitutional change. Contributors assess the progress of...
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537,35 zł |
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Fiscal Targets and Economic Growth
ISBN: 9780889117761 / Angielski / Twarda / 404 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. When will the fiscal dividend appear and what is its likely magnitude? Should deficit targets be replaced by debt targets or debt/GDP targets? Should the fiscal dividend focus on tax cuts and increases in program expenditures? Should the Canadian government shift away from an annual deficit target to budget balance over the cycle to allow automatic stabilizers to play their important buffering role? And if so, what level of contingency reserve is necessary to ensure that cyclical budget balance can be met? Addressing these and other important questions, Fiscal Targets and Economic Growth...
When will the fiscal dividend appear and what is its likely magnitude? Should deficit targets be replaced by debt targets or debt/GDP targets? Should ...
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537,35 zł |
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The 2000 Federal Budget: Retrospect and Prospect
ISBN: 9780889118164 / Angielski / Miękka / 260 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. The 2000 Federal Budget is the proceedings of this important policy forum and brings together the findings of these specialists. In this collection of short papers and commentaries the authors focus on a range of issues and implications, beginning with assessments of the budgetary process as we enter the new millennium. They look at the macroeconomic effects, taxation and expenditure aspects, and the implications for social policy of measures contained in the 2000 budget. They examine the alternative perspectives reflected in successive Liberal budgets and conclude with a rapporteur's report...
The 2000 Federal Budget is the proceedings of this important policy forum and brings together the findings of these specialists. In this collection of...
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156,46 zł |
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