Imagining the Nation: History, Modernity, and Revolution in Latvia
ISBN: 9780271022031 / Angielski / Twarda / 265 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Every epoch produces its own notions of social change, and the post-Communist societies of Eastern Europe are no exception. Imagining the Nation explores the fate of contemporary Latvia, a small country with a big story that is relevant for anyone wishing to better understand the nature of post-Communist transitions. As Latvia and other former Soviet-bloc countries seek to rebuild and transform their societies, what is the central dynamic at work? In Imagining the Nation, Daina Stukuls Eglitis finds that in virtually all aspects of life the guiding sentiment among... Every epoch produces its own notions of social change, and the post-Communist societies of Eastern Europe are no exception. Imagining the Natio... |
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271,77 zł |
Presidents Without Parties: The Politics of Economic Reform in Argentina and Venezuela in the 1990s
ISBN: 9780271023557 / Angielski / Miękka / 384 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Most studies about the politics of economic reform focus on the struggles between the state and interest groups or opposition political parties. In this book Javier Corrales argues instead that the key struggle is between the executive and the ruling party. Deep economic transformations require cooperation from the ruling party. This support allows the state to sustain societal support and simultaneously ward off the potentially paralyzing influence of interest groups. Without such cooperation, the executive loses credibility and the political fortitude necessary to neutralize the... Most studies about the politics of economic reform focus on the struggles between the state and interest groups or opposition political parties. In... |
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213,10 zł |
The Social Control of Technology in North Africa: Information in the Global Economy
ISBN: 9780275948153 / Angielski / Twarda / 160 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. In order to improve productivity and economic development, developing countries have been expanding their telecommunications infrastructure and integrating advanced information technology into their socioeconomic system. Some scholars argue that new media will be integral to the overthrow of authoritarian regimes and will allow democracy to bloom throughout developing countries. Others claim that new media will strengthen centralized control and further erode social liberty and pluralism. This study of three North African states--Tunisia, Algeria, and Morocco--argues for a third, more... In order to improve productivity and economic development, developing countries have been expanding their telecommunications infrastructure and int... |
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457,22 zł |
Language, Elites, and the State: Nationalism in Puerto Rico and Quebec
ISBN: 9780275961831 / Angielski / Twarda / 176 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. For decades the U.S. territory of Puerto Rico and the Canadian province of Quebec have been riveted by the politics of nationalism, the question of their final status, and the protection of their local languages. In the name of cultural defense, the legislatures in San Juan and Quebec City have passed several laws focusing on protecting the vernacular. Barreto explores these two cases and challenges some general preconceived notions about nationalist movements. A common premise in ethnic conflict studies is that nationalism is caused by cultural traits, such as language or... For decades the U.S. territory of Puerto Rico and the Canadian province of Quebec have been riveted by the politics of nationalism, the question of... |
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457,22 zł |
Slovakia Since Independence: A Struggle for Democracy
ISBN: 9780275961893 / Angielski / Twarda / 264 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Since becoming an independent country after its split from Czechoslovakia in January 1993, Slovakia's development from communism to political and economic democracy, underway when it was part of post-Communist Czechoslovakia, has been difficult and halting. Goldman starts with an analysis of the influence of a strong ethnic-based nationalism on Slovak relations with Czechs from 1918 through the Second World War and the years of Communist rule through to the breakaway from Czechoslovakia and the creation of an independent state. Goldman then examines the political, economic, socio-cultural... Since becoming an independent country after its split from Czechoslovakia in January 1993, Slovakia's development from communism to political and e... |
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577,47 zł |
Mexico's Military on the Democratic Stage
ISBN: 9780275988104 / Angielski / Twarda / 392 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Based on information not available previously, this comprehensive study details the history, evolution, and changing relationship between the armed forces and civilian leadership in Mexico in the second half of the 20th century. Camp focuses on the past two decades during which democratic transformation produced important changes within the armed forces, in particular the navy. Despite institutional autonomy, a lack of reform, and an increase in civilian missions, the Mexican armed forces remain subordinate to civilian political authorities, and Camp finds little evidence to support the... Based on information not available previously, this comprehensive study details the history, evolution, and changing relationship between the armed... |
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517,35 zł |
Weapons of Tomorrow
ISBN: 9780306413834 / Angielski / Twarda / 155 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Examines the present weapons of the United States and the Soviet Union and discusses the development of new nuclear, biological, chemical, and beam weapons.
Examines the present weapons of the United States and the Soviet Union and discusses the development of new nuclear, biological, chemical, and beam we...
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194,97 zł |
Radical Right-Wing Populism in Western Europe
ISBN: 9780312083908 / Angielski / Twarda / 226 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Studies the new West European parties of the radical populist right, arguing that, in distancing themselves from the reactionary politics of the traditional extremist right, these parties have become a significant challenge to the established structure and politics of West European democracy today.
Studies the new West European parties of the radical populist right, arguing that, in distancing themselves from the reactionary politics of the tradi...
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389,98 zł |
Development, Governance and Environment in South Asia: A Focus on Bangladesh
ISBN: 9780312219970 / Angielski / Twarda / 371 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. The worst chemical disaster ever could be happening right now. In India and Bangladesh between forty and eighty million people are at risk of consuming too much arsenic from well water that might have already caused one hundred thousand cancer cases and thousands of deaths. Many millions elsewhere in South-East Asia and South America may soon suffer a similar fate. Venomous Earth is the story of this tragedy: the geology, the biology, the politics and the history. It starts in Ancient Greece, touches down in today's North America and takes in William Morris, alchemy, farming, medicine, mining...
The worst chemical disaster ever could be happening right now. In India and Bangladesh between forty and eighty million people are at risk of consumin...
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585,00 zł |
Bordering on Chaos: Mexico's Roller-Coaster Journey Toward Prosperity
ISBN: 9780316650250 / Angielski / Miękka / 416 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Hailed for its gripping narrative, its insightful analysis, and its informed historical perspective, this book offers a "revealing look at the secret and powerful political society of Mexico, its breakup, and the fallout that we are witnessing today" ("Wall Street Journal"). of photos.
Hailed for its gripping narrative, its insightful analysis, and its informed historical perspective, this book offers a "revealing look at the secret ...
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107,32 zł |
The Parliament of Man: The Past, Present, and Future of the United Nations
ISBN: 9780375703416 / Angielski / Miękka / 384 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. The Parliament of Man is the first definitive history of the United Nations, from one of America's greatest living historians.Distinguished scholar Paul Kennedy, author of the bestselling The Rise and Fall of Great Powers, gives us a thorough and timely account that explains the UN's roots and functions while also casting an objective eye on its effectiveness and its prospects for success in meeting the challenges that lie ahead. Kennedy shows the UN for what it is: fallible, human-based, often dependent on the whims of powerful national governments or the foibles of individual...
The Parliament of Man is the first definitive history of the United Nations, from one of America's greatest living historians.Distinguished sch...
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90,18 zł |
Preferences and Procedures: European Union Legislative Decision-Making
ISBN: 9780387275550 / Angielski / Twarda / 99 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Preferences and Procedures presents and tests game-theoretic models of European Union legislative decision-making. It is inspired by the idea of linking statistical testing strategies firmly to formal models of EU policymaking. After describing salient features of the EU legislative process and comparing different models of how the EU negotiates new legislative measures, the models' predictive power is evaluated. On a more general level, Preferences and Procedures answers questions regarding the empirically recognizable effects of institutional arrangements on joint bargaining outcomes.
Preferences and Procedures presents and tests game-theoretic models of European Union legislative decision-making. It is inspired by the idea of linki...
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389,98 zł |
Representation: Theory and Practice in Britain
ISBN: 9780415081979 / Angielski / Miękka / 244 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This text provides an excellent insight into the theory and practice of political representation, a concept that is central to the understanding of modern British politics. The book explores the key elements of representation and the inextricable connections between theory and the British representative tradition. Using extensive examples and key theorists, the book should be of interest to students of British politics.
This text provides an excellent insight into the theory and practice of political representation, a concept that is central to the understanding of mo...
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162,10 zł |
The Political Economy of China's Provinces : Competitive and Comparative Advantage
ISBN: 9780415207751 / Angielski / Twarda / 304 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Traditionally, political scientists and economists have seen China as a single entity; business people have seen China as a single market. This book challenges the notion of a centralized and unified China, and outlines how provinces are taking on new economic and political roles, forced upon them by decentralization. Whilst central leadership in Beijing retains overall initative, decision-making powers in major policies are shifting to the provinces. They are becoming economic and political agents with their own economic/social agendas, and distinct political and cultural identities. This...
Traditionally, political scientists and economists have seen China as a single entity; business people have seen China as a single market. This book c...
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709,42 zł |
Public Administration and Public Policy in Ireland: Theory and Methods
ISBN: 9780415282413 / Angielski / Twarda / 288 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Designed specifically for students of Irish politics and public administration, this textbook provides a comprehensive introduction to public policy and administration in Ireland, thereby bridging the gap between general texts on public policy and books on Irish politics. Each chapter examines one of the key issues or frameworks in policy analysis, such as rational choice or corporatism, and includes a review of recent developments in the field and its major criticisms. It is then illustrated with an empirical Irish case study. In this way the editors highlight the wide variety of alternative...
Designed specifically for students of Irish politics and public administration, this textbook provides a comprehensive introduction to public policy a...
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254,05 zł |
Negotiating Ethnicity in China: Citizenship as a Response to the State
ISBN: 9780415283724 / Angielski / Twarda / 288 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This challenging study brings together anthropology and political science to examine how ethnic minorities are constructed by the state, and how they respond to such constructions.
Disclosing endless mini negotiations between those acting in the name of the Chinese state and those carrying the images of ethnic minority, this book provides an image of the framing of ethnicity by modern state building processes. It will be of vital interest to scholars of political science, anthropology and sociology, and is essential reading to those engaged in studying Chinese society. This challenging study brings together anthropology and political science to examine how ethnic minorities are constructed by the state, and how they ...
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658,75 zł |
The History and Politics of UN Security Council Reform
ISBN: 9780415308458 / Angielski / Twarda / 148 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This is a penetrating analysis of UN Security Council reform. It presents an overview of the current debates - emphasising the potential for, and modalities of, adjustment in the post-Cold War era - through a systematic investigation of the various reform proposals and the attitudes of member states. This is essential reading for all students and scholars of the United Nations and international relations.
This is a penetrating analysis of UN Security Council reform. It presents an overview of the current debates - emphasising the potential for, and moda...
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658,75 zł |
Welfare State Reform in Southern Europe: Fighting Poverty and Social Exclusion in Greece, Italy, Spain and Portugal
ISBN: 9780415324090 / Angielski / Twarda / 320 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This new study delivers a detailed analysis of the efforts being made to reduce poverty and social exclusion in Portugal, Spain, Italy and Greece. After an initial discussion of the 'southern model' of the welfare state, the situation of each country is clearly illustrated. This book also discusses how the experience of southern Europe might bear upon the situation of the East European accession countries. This is excellent reading for those interested in social change across Europe and beyond.
This new study delivers a detailed analysis of the efforts being made to reduce poverty and social exclusion in Portugal, Spain, Italy and Greece. Aft...
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658,75 zł |
Limits of Global Governance
ISBN: 9780415339025 / Angielski / Twarda / 168 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Are we creating an ungovernable world? Can we be confident that our existing modes of global governance are sufficient, or adaptable enough, to meet the challenges of globalization? This new study powerfully tackles these key questions, delivering a provocative examination of the cognitive, practical and political limits on our ability to exercise systems of regulation and control on the same scale as the globalizing forces already shaping the human condition. Key issues addressed include: Are we creating an ungovernable world? Can we be confident that our existing modes of global governance are sufficient, or adaptable enough, to mee... |
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709,42 zł |
Limits of Global Governance
ISBN: 9780415339032 / Angielski / Miękka / 168 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Are we creating an ungovernable world? Can we be confident that our existing modes of global governance are sufficient, or sufficiently adaptable, to meet the challenges of rapid and pervasive globalization? Are there sound reasons for supposing that humanity's actions and creations will stay within the bounds of our processes of deliberation and regulation?
"The Limits of Global Governance "addresses these questions and provides a provocative examination of the cognitive, practical and political limits on our ability to exercise systems of regulation and control on the same scale as the... Are we creating an ungovernable world? Can we be confident that our existing modes of global governance are sufficient, or sufficiently adaptable, to ...
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202,64 zł |