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Transnational Moblization and Domestic Regime Change: Africa in Comparative Perspective
ISBN: 9781403985385 / Angielski / Twarda / 226 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Africa represents the next frontier of the transnational politics of democratization. Recent efforts to promote human rights and democracy have yielded a mixed record of success. A comparison of regime change in Kenya and Uganda reveals how principled interventions have unintentional adverse effects on the democratic reform process.
Africa represents the next frontier of the transnational politics of democratization. Recent efforts to promote human rights and democracy have yielde...
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191,40 zł |
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The Challenge of Human Rights: Origin, Development and Significance
ISBN: 9781405152402 / Angielski / Twarda / 228 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. The Challenge of Human Rights traces the history of human rights theory from classical antiquity through the enlightenment to the modern human rights movement, and analyses the significance of human rights in today's increasingly globalized world.
The Challenge of Human Rights traces the history of human rights theory from classical antiquity through the enlightenment to the modern human ...
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502,05 zł |
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The Challenge of Human Rights: Origin, Development and Significance
ISBN: 9781405152419 / Angielski / Miękka / 240 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. The Challenge of Human Rights traces the history of human rights theory from classical antiquity through the enlightenment to the modern human rights movement, and analyses the significance of human rights in today's increasingly globalized world.
The Challenge of Human Rights traces the history of human rights theory from classical antiquity through the enlightenment to the modern human ...
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179,91 zł |
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Universal Declaration of Human Rights
ISBN: 9781557094551 / Angielski / Twarda / 32 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. In 1948, Eleanor Roosevelt served as chairwoman of the United Nations committee to create this declaration of moral conscience, now used by Amnesty International as their founding document. This hardcover edition contains the international document in six languages: English, Spanish, French, Chinese, Russian, and Arabic.
In 1948, Eleanor Roosevelt served as chairwoman of the United Nations committee to create this declaration of moral conscience, now used by Amnesty In...
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56,15 zł |
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The Third House: Lobbyists and Lobbying in the States, 2nd Edition
ISBN: 9781568024387 / Angielski / Miękka / 229 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Suitable as a supplement for courses on state politics or interest groups, this title examines the lobbying scene: the settings in which lobbying takes place, the types and styles of lobbyists, the broad range of approaches and techniques used by lobbyists, and the role and influence of lobbying in our system of representative democracy.
Suitable as a supplement for courses on state politics or interest groups, this title examines the lobbying scene: the settings in which lobbying take...
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420,15 zł |
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Calling All Radicals: How Grassroots Organizers Can Save Our Democracy
ISBN: 9781568583679 / Angielski / Miękka / 256 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. American democracy is seemingly in retreat. Voting rates are at an all time low, citizens are disillusioned, and inequality continues to soar. But there is also a belief that change is possible. Calling All Radicals argues that we can reclaim our democracy in the old fashioned way -- through grassroots organizing. Gabriel Thompson draws upon his own experience of working within local communities to demonstrate its immediate impact. Some examples: When a brother and sister were being evicted from their home of 73 years, the community responded by staging a protest in front of the landlord's...
American democracy is seemingly in retreat. Voting rates are at an all time low, citizens are disillusioned, and inequality continues to soar. But the...
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86,69 zł |
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Global Justice Movement: Cross-national and Transnational Perspectives
ISBN: 9781594513046 / Angielski / Twarda / 288 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. "Della Porta has assembled a distinguished group of scholars who have made great strides in illuminating the early phases of the movement. The book includes especially keen analyses of the movement against global capitalism, particularly in its European manifestations." John D. McCarthy, Pennsylvania State University "Della Porta has skillfully coordinated a comparative study in six European countries and the US. Renowned scholars give testimony of the movement in their countries. This is] the first attempt to document a genuine transnational movement." Bert Klandermans, Vrije Universiteit,...
"Della Porta has assembled a distinguished group of scholars who have made great strides in illuminating the early phases of the movement. The book in...
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803,99 zł |
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French-Creoles: A Shattered Nation
ISBN: 9781598241785 / Angielski / Miękka / 440 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. French-Creoles: A Shattered Nation traces the origin, evolution and development of Louisiana Creole culture from the great Mali Empire of ancient Ghana to its current existence in New Orleans today. It details the sequence of connections between Africa, Europe, the French West Indies, and America. America's past and present confrontations with French Creoles in Haiti and in Louisiana are described in detail.
French-Creoles: A Shattered Nation traces the origin, evolution and development of Louisiana Creole culture from the great Mali Empire of ancient Ghan...
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116,32 zł |
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Strategic Citizen: A Citizen's Guide to Playing and Winning the Game of Politics
ISBN: 9781600373091 / Angielski / Miękka Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Strategic Citizen: a citizen's guide to playing and winning the game of politics, is based on in-depth first hand knowedge and experience plus rigerous research examining the political system and the political behaviors of the players of the game of politics. The concepts and practical political theory developed within the research has been extended into a practical guide for understanding the process within which politicians make decisions on who and what to support. More importantly the ""Strategic Citizen"" offers a plan and process for individuals and groups in how to influence and...
Strategic Citizen: a citizen's guide to playing and winning the game of politics, is based on in-depth first hand knowedge and experience plus rigerou...
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73,50 zł |
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Strategic Citizen: A Citizen's Guide to Playing and Winning the Game of Politics
ISBN: 9781600373107 / Angielski / Twarda Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Strategic Citizen: a citizen's guide to playing and winning the game of politics, is based on in-depth first hand knowedge and experience plus rigerous research examining the political system and the political behaviors of the players of the game of politics. The concepts and practical political theory developed within the research has been extended into a practical guide for understanding the process within which politicians make decisions on who and what to support. More importantly the ""Strategic Citizen"" offers a plan and process for individuals and groups in how to influence and...
Strategic Citizen: a citizen's guide to playing and winning the game of politics, is based on in-depth first hand knowedge and experience plus rigerou...
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116,87 zł |
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The Son of God Is Dancing...: A Message of Hope
ISBN: 9781850786078 / Angielski / Miękka / 207 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. AIDS. Africa. Sickness. Read these words and what comes into your mind? Death? Destruction? Hopelessness? Definitely not my problem? Well, Adrian and Bridget Plass went to Zambia and found out for themselves that the West's image of the truth is far from accurate. Although HIV/AIDS is a problem of staggering proportions, organizations such as World Vision are taking key steps towards a solution. Imaginative teaching, a chance to work, and genuine, prayerful care are all beginning to change things for the better. Can a book about AIDS be filled with amazing stories of hope, tears and laughter?...
AIDS. Africa. Sickness. Read these words and what comes into your mind? Death? Destruction? Hopelessness? Definitely not my problem? Well, Adrian and ...
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87,37 zł |
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A New Weave of Power, People and Politics: The Action Guide for Advocacy and Citizen Participation
ISBN: 9781853396441 / Angielski / Miękka / 360 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. -A practical handbook for activists, grassroots, and advocacy groups
-Covers constituency building and the theory behind the practice --a significant contribution to the growing international literature on citizen participation and advocacy A New Weave has been needed for a long time.---John Gaventa, Institute of Development Studies. This book breaks down the boxes separating human rights, rule of law, development, and governance, and creates an integrated approach to rights-based political empowerment. It combines concrete and practical action 'steps' with a sound... -A practical handbook for activists, grassroots, and advocacy groups
-Covers constituency building and the theory behind the practice --a si... |
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199,26 zł |
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Natural States: The Environmental Imagination in Maine, Oregon, and the Nation
ISBN: 9781891853609 / Angielski / Miękka / 346 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Contrasting preservationist, romantic, pastoral, nostalgic, and utilitarian concepts of nature, the authors explore the public expression of these ideals in post-World War II politics. Natural States argues that, in both states and the U.S. as a whole, the greatest success of the environmental movement came when it was informed by a local, grassroots activism that viewed nature as a common good that should be shared by all.
Contrasting preservationist, romantic, pastoral, nostalgic, and utilitarian concepts of nature, the authors explore the public expression of these ide...
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186,68 zł |
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The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights: The Challenges of International Protection
ISBN: 9789041118325 / Angielski / Twarda / 272 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Ever since its creation, the United Nations has sought to protect as well as to promote human rights. Those who campaigned for decades for the establishment of the post of High Commissioner for Human Rights did so in the hope that the High Commissioner would spearhead the efforts of the United Nations and the international community to protect those at risk or whose rights are being violated. How has the High Commissioner contributed to international protection since the establishment of the office in 1993? This book, the first-ever written on the office since its establishment, presents the...
Ever since its creation, the United Nations has sought to protect as well as to promote human rights. Those who campaigned for decades for the establi...
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723,20 zł |
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Eroding Local Capacity
ISBN: 9789171065025 / Angielski / Miękka / 203 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Eroding Local Capacity is a critical examination of the interplay between international and local actors operating in the humanitarian arena in Africa. All sides emphasise the need to build local capacity for humanitarian action, yet the results have not been substantial. Even long-term, semi-permanent emergencies have generated little local capacity to assist and protect the victims of violence, displacement and related deprivations. In some cases, whatever local capacity did exist has been overwhelmed by the international aid presence. Why is this so? What is the case for a more even...
Eroding Local Capacity is a critical examination of the interplay between international and local actors operating in the humanitarian arena in Africa...
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131,13 zł |
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The Demise of Yugoslavia: A Political Memoir
ISBN: 9789639241817 / Angielski / Twarda / 422 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. The memoir of Stipe Mesic which anatyzes events,personalities and motivations inside Yugoslavia and its former nations, as well as in the international arena.
The memoir of Stipe Mesic which anatyzes events,personalities and motivations inside Yugoslavia and its former nations, as well as in the internationa...
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491,40 zł |
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Defiant Publics: The Unprecedented Reach of the Global Citizen
ISBN: 9780745631790 / Angielski / Miękka / 160 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Social activism and dissent have become global phenomena for our times. Ordinary people across the world are fighting back. This newly potent political force has defeated governments in India and Spain, and has brought down the EU draft constitution. Disaffected by the triumph of markets, public goods, public interest and public spaces are regaining political ground.
Daniel Drache argues that, feeding off distrust and suspicion of governments, and assisted by the new cultural flows of people, ideas and information, this is a political phenomenon without historical precedent.... Social activism and dissent have become global phenomena for our times. Ordinary people across the world are fighting back. This newly potent politica...
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87,31 zł |
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For the Many or the Few: The Initiative, Public Policy, and American Democracy
ISBN: 9780226510828 / Angielski / Miękka / 214 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Direct democracy continues to grow in importance throughout the United States. Citizens are increasingly using initiatives and referendums to take the law into their own hands, overriding their elected officials to set tax, expenditure, and social policies. John G. Matsusaka s "For the Many or the Few" studies a century of budget data from states and cities to provide the first comprehensive, empirical picture of how direct democracy is changing government policies.
Based on a century of evidence and the most recent theory, Matsusaka argues against the popular belief that initiatives... Direct democracy continues to grow in importance throughout the United States. Citizens are increasingly using initiatives and referendums to take the...
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131,04 zł |
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Grassroots Social Action: Lessons in People Power Movements
ISBN: 9780742560499 / Angielski / Miękka / 232 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. With the ever-expanding boom of grassroots organizations and their growing importance for public policy, many organizations have been forced to rethink the effects of social, economic, and political disparities in society. This collection of essential essays and case studies will help activists, researchers, and students engage in this process of reevaluation and strategizing. Grassroots Social Action explores power negotiations and examines effective and ineffective community actions from the bottom up. Willie and his colleagues focus on the influence of common people in relation to...
With the ever-expanding boom of grassroots organizations and their growing importance for public policy, many organizations have been forced to rethin...
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229,32 zł |
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Deliberation and the Restoration of America's Democratic Potential: A Primer on American Government
ISBN: 9780761838449 / Angielski / Miękka / 170 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Deliberation and the Restoration of America's Democratic Potential explains why and how deliberation is the foundation of our democratic way of life, and the impact it has on our political institutions. The book discusses the origins of the Constitution; the use of federalism to enliven our communities; the necessity mediating institutions to aggregate the voice of the people; and the processes of the three branches of government and their connection to American citizens. It concludes with a look into the future of politics and government, urging the reader toward a more active role for the...
Deliberation and the Restoration of America's Democratic Potential explains why and how deliberation is the foundation of our democratic way of life, ...
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321,94 zł |
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