Combining historical perspective and theoretical analysis, this book provides an overview of modern nationalism. The text explores the recent developments in eastern and central Europe that have given the subject of nationalism a new significance. The... Zobraziť viac
Cultural policy has become an increasingly important aspect of government policy at local, national and international levels. This book applies a non-technical economic analysis to problems in cultural policy-making, with specific reference to the arts... Zobraziť viac
With his bestseller, Between the World and Me, Ta-Nehisi Coates established himself as a unique voice in his generation of American authors; a brilliant writer and thinker in the tradition of James Baldwin... Zobraziť viac
A newly revised and updated study of CIA and Pentagon covert operations from World War II through the Persian Gulf a landmark book about U.S. intelligence agencies in the postwar era. An important book. New York Times. Zobraziť viac
Offers a comprehensive, narrative account of the international politics in the Persian Gulf across nearly four decades. Zobraziť viac
This book examines the effects of ethnicity on party politics in ten African countries. Sebastian Elischer finds that five party types exist: the mono-ethnic, the ethnic alliance, the catch-all, the programmatic and the personalistic party. He uses... Zobraziť viac
Deliberative democrats seek to link political choices more closely to the deliberations of common citizens, rather than consigning them to speak only in the desiccated language of checks on a ballot. Sober thinkers from Plato to today, however, have... Zobraziť viac
Elections lie at the heart of democracy, and this book seeks to understand how electoral systems are chosen. Zobraziť viac
This 2003 text uses the theory of rational choice to explore the 'foundations' of democracy. The authors consider diverse problems of modern democratic politics such as the importance of civic virtue, negative advertising, the interaction of democracy... Zobraziť viac
Carey examines individualistic and collective representation in democracies and how it is shaped by legislative party unity. Zobraziť viac
The U.S. involvement in Iraq and Afghanistan has brought forth the issue of civilians at war. One of the most critical aspects is the proper control over this civilian component of the total force. This volume analyzes the need for mechanisms of... Zobraziť viac
Social choice theory and theories of deliberative discourse have deeply impacted on the way political scientists understand the dynamics of democratic politics and decision-making. Deliberation, Social Choice and Absolutist Democracy addresses the... Zobraziť viac
Noam Chomsky develops his thinking on the relation between language, mind and brain. Zobraziť viac
What does it take to make a dictator answer for his crimes? Hissene Habre, the former despot of Chad, had terrorized, tortured, and killed on a horrific scale over eight bloody years in power-all while enjoying full American and Western support. After... Zobraziť viac
This is a best-seller in China and a geopolitical book for our times. As a leading thinker from China, Zhang Weiwei provides an original, comprehensive and engrossing study on the rise of China and its effective yet controversial model of development,... Zobraziť viac
Aimed at providing a comprehensive understanding of comparative political communication, this volume analyzes the media systems of Europe and America. It considers whether election campaigns around the world have become "Americanized," how... Zobraziť viac
Do small but wealthy interest groups influence referendums, ballot initiatives, and other forms of direct legislation at the expense of the broader public interest? Many observers argue that they do, often lamenting that direct legislation has,... Zobraziť viac
How does one understand the idea of society on a global scale, where the members are not individuals, but states, firms, NGOs and nations? The English school represents a strong tradition of thinking about these unusual societies, and in this book... Zobraziť viac
This volume brings together key work by the leading political philosopher Henry Shue on the issue of torture, and the moral challenges surrounding the initiation and conduct of war. Zobraziť viac
The author exposes all the tricks that the left uses to smear conservatives and push them out of the public square, from online "shadow banning" to fake accusations of "hate speech." No topic is spared from political correctness. Zobraziť viac
