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Finding Common Ground: The Art of Legislating in an Age of Gridlock - Paperback

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by Dave Bishop (Author), Lori Sturdevant (Foreword by), John Hughes (Afterword by)Democracy has never been a quick or easy process by which to get things done. But many citizens are fed up with the current, extreme partisan gridlock at the national, state, and even local levels of government.Dave Bishop spent most of his twenty years in the Minnesota House of Representatives as a member of the Republican minority, but that did not stop him from winning passage of legislation that benefited hi...

A Biophilic Pattern Language for Cities: Creating Healthy Urban Environments - Hardcover

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by Phillip B. Roӧs (Author)This book presents a holistic integral sustainable design and planning method embedded in the hypothesis of biophilia, our innate connection to nature, used as a platform to chart a biophilic pattern language framework. In A Biophilic Pattern Language for Cities, the author positioned the innate human-nature connection as critical in biophilic design and sustainable city planning solutions.Back Jacket"In this powerful book, Roös revisits and creatively reinvigorates...

Beyond Complicity: Why We Blame Each Other Instead of Systems - Hardcover

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by Francine Banner (Author)An ambitious study of our obsession with complicity that shows how we can all become "good accomplices." Beyond Complicity is a fascinating cultural diagnosis that identifies our obsession with complicity as a symptom of a deeply divided society. The questions surrounding what it means to be legally complicit are the same ones we may ask ourselves as we evaluate our own and others' responsibility for inherited and ongoing harms, such as racism, sexism, and climate c...

Introduction to Governance, Government and Public Administration - Paperback

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by Aimee L. Franklin (Author), Jos C. N. Raadschelders (Author)This undergraduate textbook introduces students to the subjects of public administration, government and governance. It provides an accessible and informative overview of the various substantive areas that comprise the study of public administration, drawing on examples and case studies from around the world. The opening chapters outline some of the basics of the political-administrative institutional arrangements for governing. T...

The Colonate in the Roman Empire - Hardcover

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by Boudewijn Sirks (Author)The fourth and fifth centuries AD gave rise to a particular phenomenon in the Roman Empire: the colonate. The colonate involved the fiscal regulation of a relationship of surety between landowners and farmers in the later Roman Empire and played a major role in agrarian and social relations, with implications for these farmers' freedom of movement and transmission of status. This study provides a clear and comprehensive reassessment of the legal aspects of the pheno...

Combining Work and Care: Carer Leave and Related Employment Policies in International Context - Paperback

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by Shingou Ikeda (Contribution by), Kate O'Loughlin (Contribution by), Tatjana Rakar (Contribution by)Available Open Access digitally under CC-BY-NC-ND licence. The proportion of employees with caring responsibilities is growing and, as a result, policies that support working carers are becoming increasingly important. Written and informed by national experts, this is the first publication to provide a detailed examination of the development and implementation of carer leave policies and poli...

Traveling Auteurs: The Geopolitics of Postwar Italian Cinema - Paperback

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by Luca Caminati (Author)What tensions characterized the relationships between cinema, European Leftists, and emerging postcolonial ideologies after World War II? In Traveling Auteurs, author Luca Caminati analyzes the work of influential Italian filmmakers Roberto Rossellini, Pier Paolo Pasolini, and Michelangelo Antonioni as they engaged politically and aesthetically with the global landscapes and politics of the Cold War period. As documentaries, the films considered in this book record sp...

The Modern Fascist Handbook: a primer on the will to power - Paperback

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by Fred B. Davis (Author)How many times in history have democracies fallen to a single individual or small group of like minded individuals spouting a political or religious philosophy which the majority would never openly support? Every time they tried they won.Every century. Every culture and faith. Fascism and religious fervor works.Say what you will about Hilter's Germany: it was the most efficient form of government humans ever created.They took a nation on its knees after WWI and brough...

Central Bank Capitalism: Monetary Policy in Times of Crisis - Hardcover

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by Joscha Wullweber (Author)Today's global financial system bears little resemblance to what it was at the end of the twentieth century. Shadow banking-financial activity taking place outside existing regulatory frameworks-has grown so important that it now serves as the backbone of the entire system. The shadow banking system, however, is highly unstable and the main reason why the financial system has remained in crisis mode since the 2008 financial crisis. To maintain stability, central ba...

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by Deborah Boucoyannis (Author)The first systematic account of how structures of justice led to the emergence of representative institutions and state-formation in Western Europe. Number of Pages: 400 Dimensions: 0.82 x 9 x 6 IN Publication Date: October 19, 2023

Bolivia: A Guide to the Political History of Hispanic America's Poorest Nation - Paperback

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by Roberto Miguel Rodriguez (Author)"Bolivia: A Diplomat's Guide" offers an illuminating journey through the intricate political landscape of Bolivia, a nation often overshadowed by its larger neighbors yet possessing a rich tapestry of historical events, cultural influences, and socio-economic challenges. As Hispanic America's economically modest country, Bolivia provides a fascinating case study of resilience, revolution, and the ongoing struggle for self-determination and prosperity.Highli...

The Living Sin of the Multicultural Christian - Paperback

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by Steve Garrett (Author)As the church of today breeds the theology of brotherly love, hidden in plain sight is an ancient biblical judgment so historically devastating that it altered the course of history of this world forever. But was this judgment a one time event? Here lies the secret and here lies the mystery. Be a ringside witness as the author explores the transformation of this once great nation called America into an ungodly multicultural country that has placed itself on a collisio...

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by Christopher McIntosh (Author) Number of Pages: 280 Dimensions: 0.81 x 9 x 6 IN Publication Date: December 07, 2023

From Reversal of Fortune to Economic Resurgence: Industrialization and Leadership in Asia's Prosperity and Nigeria's Regress - Paperback

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by Banji Oyelaran-Oyeyinka (Author), Oyebanke Abejirin (Author)This book examines Nigeria, Africa's largest economy and most populous country, and five selected Asian countries in comparative development and sectoral perspectives. It employs quantitative and qualitative methods, including case studies and statistical/econometric methods, to analyze factors that separate the sample countries that made rapid economic progress in "catching up" and those that tend to be stagnating and "falling be...

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by Rein Taagepera (Author), Miroslav Nemčok (Author)The long-term development of political systems over extended time periods has been somewhat neglected. More People, Fewer States examines world history through population explosion and empire size changes across 5000 years of socio-technological development, revealing three distinct phases: Runner, Rider, and Engineer empires. A careful comparative approach reveals that Old Egypt, Achaemenid, Caliphate, Mongol, and Britain each achieved rema...

The House that Fox News Built? - Hardcover

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by Kevin Arceneaux (Author), Johanna Dunaway (Author), Martin Johnson (Author)The influence of partisan news is presumed to be powerful, but evidence for its effects on political elites is limited, often based more on anecdotes than science. Using a rigorous quasi-experimental research design, observational data, and open science practices, this book carefully demonstrates how the re-emergence and rise of partisan cable news in the US affected the behavior of political elites during the rise ...

West Germany: A Society in Motion, 1949-89 - Hardcover

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by Julia Sneeringer (Author)Julia Sneeringer's book provides a concise overview of developments in the Federal Republic of Germany from the end of the Second World War and Germany's division, to the unification of East and West Germany in 1990. Within the framework of key political and economic moments, it illuminates how West Germans experienced social, economic, and cultural change across four decades.Chronologically structured and supplemented with timelines, each chapter in the book prese...

It Did Happen Here: The Rise of Fascism in Contemporary Society - Paperback

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by Milan Zafirovski (Author)It Did Happen Here demonstrates that fascism, far from being a far away historical anomaly, has actually happened in contemporary society, most notably in America post-2016. Milan Zafirovski classifies and discusses the main elements of fascism to see if these reveal and replicate themselves in America post-2016. He discovers the specific syndromes of fascism in America post-2016 that reveal and replicate universal fascist features. The book goes on to analyze the ...

The Biopolitics of Human Enhancement - Hardcover

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by James J. Hughes (Editor), Steven Umbrello (Editor), Cristiano Cal? (Editor)The study of the social implications of human enhancement is an interdisciplinary work that draws from the fields of political science, sociology, philosophy, and bioethics, among others. It is also a complex and rapidly evolving subject that raises important questions about the potential benefits and risks of these technologies, as well as how society should govern and regulate their development and use. An in-dept...

Apartheid Spies and the Revolutionary Underground - Paperback

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by Billy Keniston (Author)On 28 June 1984 a parcel bomb sent by the apartheid security police exploded in an apartment building in Lubango, Angola, killing 36-year-old Jeanette Schoon and her six-year-old daughter Katryn. The Schoons were members of the revolutionary underground, exiled from South Africa and committed to both the African National Congress and to socialism. What many political activists had feared or suspected at the time was confirmed during the 1990s Truth and Reconciliation...

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by Emmanuel Destenay (Author)During and after World War I, two humanitarian organizations galvanized the support of American men, women, and children to provide for France's children. Between 1914 and 1921, the Committee Franco-American for the Protection of the Children of the Frontier (CFAPCF) and the Fatherless Children of France Society (FCFS) capitalized on the generosity of Americans who believed that supporting a French child in need was seen as a moral and patriotic duty. Through a ne...

Nashville Metro: The Politics of City-County Consolidation - Paperback

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by Brett W. Hawkins (Author), David Briley (Foreword by)As Nashville's governance is under increasing scrutiny by the Tennessee General Assembly, many Nashvillians are struggling to understand what our metropolitan form of government is and why we chose to reorganize our city this way in 1963. Nashville Metro was first published in the aftermath of that decision, and it provides a comprehensive record of what the city understood itself to be doing at the time. How did it happen? When so many ...

Resurgence of Coups in Africa, Reflections from the Diaspora - Hardcover

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by Umarr Abu-Deen (Author)"Resurgence of Coups in Africa: Reflections from the Diaspora" is a powerful narrative that delves deep into the turbulent political landscape of Africa through the eyes of Umarr Abu-Deen, a passionate activist and former Principal Policy Analyst in Sierra Leone's Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Having sought asylum in the United States, Abu-Deen combines his firsthand experiences and profound insights to craft a compelling chronicle that speaks to the heart of Africa's...

U.S. Army Guerrilla Warfare Handbook - Paperback

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by U S Department of the Army (Author)2024 Paperback Reprint of Government Publication FM-31-21, Guerrilla Warfare and Special Forces Operations, by the U.S. Department of the Army. The official manual designed to provide guidance in special forces and unconventional warfare operations for commanders and staff at all levels.They can be swift, silent, and deadly. That's why armed guerrillas are feared by even the largest, best-equipped fighting forces. No tank, rocket-propelled grenade, or inf...

Community Development Practice in Africa: Putting Theory Into Practice - Paperback

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by Charles Gyan (Editor), Linda Kreitzer (Editor), Somnoma Valerie Ouedraogo (Editor)This project seeks to enhance both the theoretical and practical understanding of community development by adopting an African perspective. Recognizing that the majority of community development literature utilized in African academic settings predominantly focuses on practices from the Global North, this edited volume addresses a critical gap. It develops, compiles, and promotes scholarship that is transnati...

Aristotle's Discovery of the Human: Piety and Politics in the Nicomachean Ethics - Paperback

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by Mary P. Nichols (Author)Aristotle's Discovery of the Human offers a fresh, illuminating, and accessible analysis of one of the Western philosophical tradition's most important texts.In Aristotle's Discovery of the Human, noted political theorist Mary P. Nichols explores the ways in which Aristotle brings the gods and the divine into his "philosophizing about human affairs" in his Nicomachean Ethics. Her analysis shows that, for Aristotle, both piety and politics are central to a flourishin...

Beyond Mimicry: The Potential of African Endogenous Governance Systems - Hardcover

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by Ali Moussa Iye (Editor), Augustin F. C. Holl (Editor)Beyond Mimicry offers critical analysis of the main characteristics of African endogenous approaches to governance, investigating the potential of these systems in response to the crises many of today's societies in Africa are facing. The book reflects on these studies and develops policy recommendations for African decision-makers willing to consider integrating endogenous systems of governance as a basis to search for alternative solut...

The Deal 2024: The Plot to Save America - Hardcover

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by B. a. Kindman (Author)THE DEAL 2024 asks the question "What if everything the Government is telling you is a lie? What if the real danger to Democracy was from the Left and not the Right? This Book is written for a Generation yet to be born so that Generation whatever it is called can understand the unique circumstances that made the Election of 2024 the most important election in History and why this Election will be discussed many years from now. Number of Pages: 166 Dimensions: 0.56 x 9...

Single-Session Therapy: An Essential Companion - Paperback

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by Windy Dryden (Author)In this book, Windy Dryden discusses the integral components of single-session therapy. Each point is presented succinctly so that the main issue stands out. The book is divided into four parts: The Nature and Foundations of Single-Session Therapy The Single-Session Therapy Mindset and Its Implications for Practice The Practice of Single-Session Therapy Other Issues This book is designed to be an essential companion to Windy Dryden's one-day and two-day workshops, wh...

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by Thomas Paine (Author)Common Sense by Thomas Paine is a revolutionary pamphlet that ignited the American Revolution. Paine's critique of monarchy and advocacy for self-governance, equality, and individual rights were conveyed with impassioned rhetoric. His use of biblical imagery and appeals to reason and emotion galvanized the American people into action.Paine's words transcend time, speaking to those who seek to challenge oppressive systems, champion the power of the people, and ignite ch...

Awakening to Radical Islamist Evil: The Hamas War Against Israel and the Jews - Paperback

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by Monty Noam Penkower (Author)This volume offers the first daily account of the war forced upon the State of Israel by Hamas's brutal attack on its southern communities near the Gaza Strip on October 7, 2023. Focusing on the initial six months of that war, Professor Monty Penkower examines in detail its local, regional, and international significance. Joining extensive research and a limpid prose, as in his many other books on modern Jewish history, this prize-winning historian again display...

Conspiracy Theories Unveiled: Exposing the Hidden Truths Behind the 27 Most Controversial Secrets You Can't Ignore - Paperback

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by Logan Cross (Author)Unveil Hidden Truths of History and Challenge Everything You Thought You KnewWhat if the craziest conspiracy theories weren't so crazy after all?Are you fascinated by the secrets hidden behind history's most controversial events? Truth-seekers everywhere are asking the same questions. Now, it's time to explore the mysteries together.In CONSPIRACY THEORIES UNVEILED, you'll discover the 27 most controversial and shocking secrets that powerful forces don't want you to know...