Political Science

25001 books

$6.00

Report copyright infringementby John Stuart Mill (Author)Discussed and debated from time immemorial, the concept of personal liberty went without codification until the 1859 publication of On Liberty. John Stuart Mill's complete and resolute dedication to the cause of freedom inspired this treatise, an enduring work through which the concept remains well known and studied.The British economist, philosopher, and ethical theorist's argument does not focus on the so-called Liberty of the Will......

The Hip Pocket Guide to Peaceful Activism

$7.51

Report copyright infringementby Paul Mandelstein (Author)This is not a book of theory. It is a book of practice-compact enough to carry in your pocket, powerful enough to carry in your heart. All around the world, people are rising-for justice, truth, the Earth, and each other. These gatherings call not for slogan, anger, or chaos, but for courage, action, and disciplined nonviolence. From practical guidance on dealing with authorities and staying safe in a crowd to principles for creating ...

$19.99

Report copyright infringementby Cassidy Hutchinson (Author)#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Cassidy Hutchinson's desk was mere steps from the most controversial president in recent American history, and she provides a riveting account of her extraordinary experience as an idealistic young woman thrust into the middle of a national crisis, where she risked everything to tell the truth about President Trump and some of the most powerful people who surrounded him. Ever since a childhood visit to Was...

Twice-Rescued Child: The Boy Who Fled the Nazis ... and Found His Life's Purpose

$21.58

Report copyright infringementby Thomas Graumann (Author), Tricia Goyer (Author)Aged eight, Thomas Graumann excitedly boarded a train in Prague, Czechoslovakia, to embark on what he believed was a three-month holiday. "Go to Britain, learn English, and when the Germans leave, you can come home again," his mother assured him. Thomas carried two suitcases and a bag of food. At the time he knew his country had been taken over by the Germans and now was under Nazi control.That was the last he woul...

The Lumumba Plot: The Secret History of the CIA and a Cold War Assassination - Paperback

$20.00

by Stuart A. Reid (Author)The New York Times Book Review Editors' Choice - A spellbinding work of history that reads like a Cold War spy thriller--about the U.S.-sanctioned plot to assassinate the democratically elected leader of the newly independent Congo A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR: The New Yorker, The Economist, Financial Times "This is one of the best books I have read in years . . . gripping, full of colorful characters, and strange plot twists." --Fareed Zakaria, CNN host It was supposed...

Blackout: How Black America Can Make Its Second Escape from the Democrat Plantation - Hardcover

$28.00

by Candace Owens (Author), Larry Elder (Introduction by)NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER It's time for a black exit. Political activist and social media star Candace Owens addresses the many ways that Democrat Party policies hurt, rather than help, the African American community, and why she and many others are turning right. Black Americans have long been shackled to the Democrats. Seeing no viable alternative, they have watched liberal politicians take the black vote for granted without pledging a...

Intellectual Privacy: Rethinking Civil Liberties in the Digital Age - Paperback

$54.70

by Neil Richards (Author)Most people believe that our rights to privacy and free speech are inevitably in conflict. Courts all over the world have struggled with how to reconcile the two for over a century, and the rise of the Internet has made this problem more urgent. We live in an age of corporate and government surveillance of our lives. And our free speech culture has created an anything-goes environment on the web, filled with hurtful and harmful expression and data flows. In Intellectu...

Seventeen Contradictions and the End of Capitalism - Paperback

$23.74

by David Harvey (Author)"What I am seeking here is a better understanding of the contradictions of capital, not of capitalism. I want to know how the economic engine of capitalism works the way it does, and why it might stutter and stall and sometimes appear to be on the verge of collapse. I also want to show why this economic engine should be replaced, and with what." --from the Introduction To modern Western society, capitalism is the air we breathe, and most people rarely think to question...

Groundbreakers: How Obama's 2.2 Million Volunteers Transformed Campaigning in America - Paperback

$27.99

by Elizabeth McKenna (Author), Hahrie Han (Author), Jeremy Bird (Foreword by)Much has been written about the historic nature of the Obama campaign. The multi-year, multi-billion dollar operation elected the nation's first black president, raised and spent more money than any other election effort in history, and built the most sophisticated voter targeting technology ever before used on a national campaign. What is missing from most accounts of the campaign is an understanding of how Obama fo...

Love Is a Journey: The Inspiring Life and Legacy of Pope John Paul I

$58.32

Report copyright infringementby Mo Guernon (Author), Loris Serafini (Foreword by)Love is a Journey is the remarkable story of Albino Luciani, known to the world as Pope John Paul I, or The Smiling Pope, from his harrowing birth to his tragic death just 33 days into his 1978 pontificate-the shortest pontificate in history.Author BiographyMo Guernon is a retired educator, journalist, and syndicated columnist whose writings have appeared in newspapers and Catholic magazines such as America, St. ...

Eyes on the Stars and Feet on the Ground

$68.40

Report copyright infringementby Howard Jones (Author), Howard Jones (Author)"Keep your eyes on the stars and keep your feet on the ground" reads a plaque near the gravesite of Theodore Roosevelt, America's 26th president. During his tumultuous seven and a half years in the White House, Roosevelt boasted that his administration had combined ideals and reality to take a leading role in maintaining global peace. In this book, the late Howard Jones, one of the most distinguished historians of Ame...

Bangalore Girls: Witnessing the Rise of Nationalism in a Progressive City - Hardcover

$58.32

by Supriya Baily (Author)Bangalore is looked at in depth in Supriya Baily's exploration of one of India's most dynamic cities. Booklist praises the book, saying, "This deeply researched book is especially timely in light of recent gender-based violence in India."Through the stories of a group of school girls in what used to be India's most progressive city, Bangalore Girls reveals how the freedom women once enjoyed in the "Silicon Valley of India" has been eroded by the rising tide of right-w...

Women and Politics: Paths to Power and Political Influence - Paperback

$98.82

by Julie Dolan (Author), Melissa M. Deckman (Author), Michele L. Swers (Author)Women and Politics: Paths to Power and Political Influence examines the role of women in politics from the early women's movement to the female politicians in power today. Focusing on women whose stories have not yet been told, this book includes new analysis and scholarship on the experiences and viewpoints of conservative women, women of color, LGBT women, and millennial women. Author BiographyJulie Dolan is Prof...

Realizing Africa's Potential: A Journey to Prosperity - Paperback

$56.70

by Landry Signe (Author)By 2050, Africa will be home to 25% of the world's population with more than $16 trillion in combined business and consumer spending. This profound demographic shift and economic growth are driving transformative change across African markets, offering unprecedented opportunities for investment. With strategic leadership by business and policymakers alike, these opportunities can be seized to fuel industrialization, create jobs, foster technological innovation, advance...

International Relations of Asia - Paperback

$88.92

by David Shambaugh (Editor)In this comprehensive study, leading scholars offer the most current and definitive analysis of Asia's regional dynamics. They set developments in Asia in historical and theoretical context, assess the leading powers, and consider subregional actors and intraregional linkages. Students and practitioners will find this book invaluable.Author BiographyDavid Shambaugh is the Gaston Sigur Professor of Asian Studies, Political Science, and International Affairs and Direc...

The Politics of Congressional Elections - Paperback

$93.96

by Jamie L. Carson (Author), Gary C. Jacobson (Author)The Politics of Congressional Elections is the most authoritative and accessible introduction available on congressional elections and the electoral process. By pairing historical data analysis and original research with fundamental concepts of representation and responsibility, Carson and Jacobson help students develop the tools to evaluate Congress, as well as their own role in the electoral process.The eleventh edition offers an engagin...

No Cloak, No Dagger: A Professor's Secret Life Inside the CIA - Hardcover

$51.84

Report copyright infringementby Lester Paldy (Author)An inside look at the double life of a university professor turned CIA intelligence officer. No Cloak, No Dagger gives an inside look at the double life of Lester Paldy, a university professor who was recruited by the CIA and brought into the secret world of espionage.Author BiographyLester Paldy enlisted in the Marine Corps during the Korean War, rising to the rank of Captain. He joined the faculty at the State University of New York at St...

The Education of a Statesman: How Global Leaders Can Repair a Fractured World - Hardcover

$48.53

by John T. Shaw (Author)This is a dangerous time--the international system is teetering, jolted by a raging pandemic, climate change, income inequality, cyber threats, terrorism, authoritarian regimes, nationalist demagogues, and frightened and impatient publics. But the career and hard-earned wisdom of famed diplomat, Jan Eliasson, offers warnings, guidance, and hope. The Education of a Statesman examines Eliasson's remarkable diplomatic career--including Swedish diplomat, president of the U...

International Relations Theory - Paperback

$119.88

by Mark V. Kauppi (Author), Paul R. Viotti (Author)International Relations Theory offers a unique approach to help students think conceptually and critically about global politics. The seventh edition covers a comprehensive range of IR theory--with a new chapter on green theory--and normative considerations, while grounded in intellectual foundations from the ancient world to the modern era.Author BiographyMark V. Kauppi is associate adjunct professor with the School of Foreign Service at Geo...

Russia: Great Power, Weakened State - Paperback

$66.42

by Jean Radvanyi (Author), Marlene Laruelle (Author)This book is more than timely: no other book offers a comprehensive overview of Russia's fears and challenges to help the American public to understand how Russian domestic policy and foreign policy interact. This in-out aspect is critical to understand the country's international stance and therefore directly US policy and security.Author BiographyMarlene Laruelle is research professor of international affairs and associate director of the ...

Filterworld: How Algorithms Flattened Culture - Paperback

$20.52

by Kyle Chayka (Author)From New Yorker staff writer and author of The Longing for Less Kyle Chayka comes a timely history and investigation of a world ruled by algorithms, which determine the shape of culture itself. From trendy restaurants to city grids, to TikTok and Netflix feeds the world round, algorithmic recommendations dictate our experiences and choices. The algorithm is present in the familiar neon signs and exposed brick of Internet cafes, be it in Nairobi or Portland, and the skel...

Europe's High-End Military Challenges: The Future of European Capabilities and Missions - Paperback

$77.76

by Seth G. Jones (Author), Rachel Ellehuus (Author), Colin Wall (Contribution by)This CSIS report from CSIS's International Security Program and Europe, Russia, and Eurasia program examines the evolution of European military capabilities over the next decade and the types of missions states will be able (and unable) to perform by 2030.Author BiographySeth G. Jones is senior vice president, Harold Brown Chair, and director of the International Security Program at the Center for Strategic and I...

Presidential Leadership: Politics and Policy Making - Paperback

$137.70

by George C. Edwards (Author), Kenneth R. Mayer (Author), Stephen J. Wayne (Author)This classic text on the American presidency analyzes the institution and the presidents who hold the office through the key lens of leadership. The thirteenth edition is fully updated through the Biden administration, with recent policy developments, the 2022 midterm elections, changes to the media environment, and the latest data. Author BiographyGeorge C. Edwards III is University Distinguished Professor of ...

Enhancing Democratic Partnership in the Indo-Pacific Region - Paperback

$77.76

by Michael J. Green (Author), Nicholas Szechenyi (Author), Hannah Fodale (Author)Democratic governance is a critical element of the U.S. strategy to ensure a free and open Indo-Pacific region. This CSIS report catalogues regional efforts to support democracy and recommends ways the United States can partner with like-minded countries in the region.Author BiographyMichael Jonathan Green is senior vice president for Asia and Japan Chair at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSI...

Suffering and Smiling: Daily Life in North Korea - Hardcover

$48.60

by Byung-Ho Chung (Author)Suffering and Smiling: Daily Life in North Korea, is a field report of North Korean culture based on two decades of the author's personal observation and contact with people. The dichotomy of suffering and smiling becomes a lens through which the author observes the transformation and resilience of North Korean life. The book delves into historical struggles, such as the Arduous March against Imperial Japan and the 1990s famine, juxtaposed with the persistent theme o...

What Do We Know about Civil Wars? - Paperback

$77.76

by T. David Mason (Editor), Sara McLaughlin Mitchell (Editor)Civil wars remain the most frequent and deadly form of organized armed conflict in the world. What Do We Know about Civil Wars? enlists leading scholars to guide students through cutting-edge research on civil war onset, duration, and outcomes, as well as the recurrence and consequences of civil wars to better understand global security.Author BiographyT. David Mason is the Johnie Christian Family Professor of Peace Studies Emeritus...

American Foreign Policy: Past, Present, and Future - Paperback

$134.46

by Glenn P. Hastedt (Author)American Foreign Policy helps students develop the critical thinking skills needed to participate in current debates about foreign policy. The 13th edition, updated to include recent events such as the US withdrawal from Afghanistan and the Russian invasion of Ukraine, emerges at a critical time of rising political tensions at home and abroad.Author BiographyGlenn P. Hastedt is professor emeritus at James Madison University where he was chair of the Justice Studies...

Introduction to International Relations: Theory and Practice - Paperback

$75.24

by Joyce P. Kaufman (Author)This clear and concise text introduces four key theoretical frameworks that form the foundation of international relations--realism, liberalism, constructivism, and feminist theory--and uses levels of analysis as the primary unifying force to explain contemporary global politics. Cases on climate change; gender, peace, and security; migration; and the rise of China illustrate Kaufman's approach.The third edition explains core issues in international relations, such...

Developing Ecological Consciousness: Becoming Fully Human - Paperback

$61.56

by Christopher Uhl (Author), Jennifer Anderson (With)Developing Ecological Consciousness is a unique introduction to environmental studies.Author BiographyChristopher Uhl is a professor emeritus of biology at Penn State University and coauthor of Teaching as if Life Matters: The Promise of a New Education Culture and Awaken 101: Finding Meaning and Purpose in College and Beyond. Jennifer Anderson is a program director at Shaver's Creek Environmental Center and an instructor in the biology dep...

Europe Today: A Twenty-First Century Introduction - Paperback

$95.58

by Erik Jones (Editor), Masha Hedberg (Editor)Europe Today presents unrivaled coverage of major developments in Europe. Thoroughly revised and updated--including new chapters on Turkey and "Europe's Troubled Neighborhood"--this is the only work that offers both country case studies and thematic chapters on the EU. Number of Pages: 508 Dimensions: 1.02 x 10 x 7 IN Illustrated: Yes Publication Date: March 27, 2023

The Egyptian Mysteries And Their Singular Rites And Ceremonies Pertaining To The First Form Of Initiation Ever Practiced

$25.85

Report copyright infringementby Moses W. Redding (Author)The book titled ""The Egyptian Mysteries And Their Singular Rites And Ceremonies Pertaining To The First Form Of Initiation Ever Practiced"" by Moses W. Redding is a comprehensive study of the ancient Egyptian religion and its esoteric practices. The author delves into the mysteries and rituals of the Egyptian priesthood, exploring their beliefs, customs, and initiations. The book provides a detailed account of the first form of initiat...

Fierce Vulnerability: Healing from Trauma, Emerging Through Collapse

$18.95

Report copyright infringementby Kazu Haga (Author)Mobilizing the Power to Stop Harm, Cultivating the Love to Heal In times of collapse, we need a movement that recognizes injustice as a reflection of collective trauma and embraces its role as a catalyst for collective healing through transformative action. We are living in a world where the depths of division, violence, and destruction can no longer be ignored. From political polarization leading to the erosion of the democratic process to th...