Political Science 11

For civil servants who take an oath to uphold the Constitution, that document is the supreme symbol of political morality. Constitutional issues are addressed by civil servants every day, whenever a policeman arrests a suspect or members of different branches of government meet. But how well do th……続きを見る

Each of the book's nine main sections begins with an introduction by the editors. The volume includes some of the most important readings on public leadership published over the last eight decades.This collection is an ideal resource for any PA course involving leadership and public management. Fa……続きを見る

According to the author, Americans erroneously believe the country's policies--not actions--are under attack. He states that Muslims will go to any length, not to destroy the United States' secular, democratic way of life, but to deter what they view as specific attacks on their lands, their commu……続きを見る

Although Hannah Arendt is considered one of the major contributors to social and political thought in the twentieth century, this is the first general anthology of her writings. This volume includes selections from her major works, including "The Origins of Totalitarianism," "Between Past and Futu……続きを見る

Focuses on twelve typical Border Patrol agents over a two-year period.続きを見る

Alexis de Tocqueville (1805-59) came to America in 1831 to see what a great republic was like. What struck him most was the country's equality of condition続きを見る

Reviving the ancient philosophy of "Cosmopolitanism," a school of thought that dates to the Cynics of the fourth century BCE, Appiah traces its influence through history to show how Western intellectuals and leaders have wildly exaggerated the power of difference--and neglected the power of one. ……続きを見る

Chomsky speaks out on 9/11, and what it really means for us, and the world.続きを見る

This revised and updated guide offers timely information and inspiration from a "sanctity of life" perspective. Real answers to real questions appear in logical and concise form.続きを見る

From Thoreau's classic essay On the Duty of Civil Disobedience (reprinted in its entirety) to contemporary direct-action tactics used by the Ruckus Society and other nonviolent groups, this handbook outlines a brief history of social protest and provides information and resources for individuals i……続きを見る

Teddy Roosevelt lived a full and accomplished life and shared many of his beliefs in this book, in which he tells how to live life to its most productive and fullest.続きを見る

The authors address the crucial differences between the private and public sectors. This concise, practical book provides a roadmap to help new government leaders at all levels accelerate their transitions.続きを見る

Provides a concise and highly readable introduction to U.S.-Latin American relations続きを見る

Roy eloquently renders a world steeped in war and disparity.続きを見る

A milestone of political science, Rousseau's 1762 work argues that all government is fundamentally flawed and that modern society is rife with inequality. He proposes an alternative system for the development of self-governing, self-disciplined citizens.続きを見る

In The Politically Incorrect Guide to the Constitution, readers will follow the Supreme Court as it uses the Constitution as a fig leaf to cover its blatant seizing of the people's right to govern themselves through elections. Gutzman unveils the radical inconsistency between constitutional law an……続きを見る

His classic polemic, with a new Introduction by George Woodcock. "Under a government which imprisons any unjustly, the true place for a just man is also a prison." [Henry David Thoreau続きを見る