There are a growing number of scholars who study politics by conducting rich empirical case studies. This book highlights process tracing - a method that plays a central role in organizing and measuring these empirics. Drawing upon numerous examples,... Zobraziť viac
Become a more informed citizen with this clear and comprehensive guide to the founding principles of American government and the political processes that shape everyday life.The American political system can be challenging to navigate. In a time when... Zobraziť viac
With a New Afterword by the AuthorThe New York Times bestseller, praised as "hilariously funny . . . the only way to understand why so many Americans have decided to vote against their own economic and political interests" -(Molly Ivins)Hailed as "... Zobraziť viac
'A scrupulous biography' Publishers Weekly'Fresh, incisive, and uplifting' Kirkus'If you want to know the real Baldwin, this is the book to read' Robin D.G. Kelley, author of Thelonious MonkJames Baldwin is an icon of liberation who created some of the... Zobraziť viac
The US government has been investigating unidentified aerial phenomena in a secret division of the Department of Defence. A former intelligence official urged the US to disclose evidence of UFOs after saying the government possesses ‘intact and... Zobraziť viac
*A NEW STATESMAN BEST BOOK OF 2021*’GRIPPING, TERRIFYING AND REVEALING IN EQUAL MEASURES.’ – Peter Frankopan, author of The Silk Roads: A New History of the World’PERCEPTIVE.’ – The EconomistA sharp vision of our changing world order as Covid and... Zobraziť viac
Arctic tensions rise. Thawing ice reveals new routes, resources, and dangers. Superpowers vie for control of this extreme frontier, on the brink of a new, hotter cold war. Zobraziť viac
First published in 1983, this book shows the ways in which the school culture of early adolescence both supports and denies the cultural and economic requirements of the parent society that surrounds it. It explores this culture in relation to the... Zobraziť viac
Unravel a hidden truth. A journey of self-discovery and unexpected connections awaits. Zobraziť viac
A riveting, panoramic look at "homegrown" Islamist terrorism from 9/11 to the present. Since 9/11, more than three hundred Americans—born and raised in Minnesota, Alabama, New Jersey, and elsewhere—have been indicted or convicted of terrorism charges... Zobraziť viac
In Shades of Blue, Félix Krawatzek, Friedemann Pestel, Rieke Trimçev, and Gregor Feindt investigate the political project of "Europe" as it oscillates between the extremes of expectations of an ever-wider integration and fear of disintegration... Zobraziť viac
Petroleum has always been used by humans: as an adhesive by Neanderthals, as a waterproofing agent in Noah's Ark and as a weapon during the Crusades. Its eventual extraction from the earth in vast quantities transformed light, heat and power... Zobraziť viac
This book introduces international bureaucracy as a key field of study for public administration and also rediscovers it as an essential ingredient in the study of international organisations. To what extent, how and why do international bureaucracies... Zobraziť viac
Deep in the heart of the Amazon, an entire region has lived under the control of one notorious land baron... Zobraziť viac
The Secular Outlook: In Defense of Moral and Political Secularismshows how people can live together and overcome the challenge of religious terrorism by adopting a "secular outlook" on life and politics... Zobraziť viac
For the last century, the Western world has regarded Turkey as a pivotal case of the 'clash of civilisations' between Islam and the West. Why Turkey is Authoritarian offers a radical challenge to this conventional narrative. Halil Karaveli highlights... Zobraziť viac
Taiwan's Relations with Mainland China is the first book to deal with the role of Taiwan's leadership politics, including the personal political styles of Lee Teng-hui and Chen Shui-bian, in the development of Taiwan's mainland policy and the... Zobraziť viac
Iain Hampsher-Monk's lucid and accessible history of modern political thought is the introduction which many have been waiting for, providing a thorough guide to the ideas and writings of major political thinkers from Hobbes to Marx (including a full... Zobraziť viac
This controversial new look at democracy in a multicultural society considers the ideals of political inclusion and exclusion, and recommends ways to engage in democratic politics in a more inclusive way. Processes of debate and decision making often... Zobraziť viac
Over the past thirty years, a new systemic conception of life has emerged at the forefront of science. New emphasis has been given to complexity, networks, and patterns of organisation, leading to a novel kind of 'systemic' thinking. This volume... Zobraziť viac
