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Originally published in 1998, International Society and the De Facto Society explores the phenomenon of de facto statehood in contemporary international relations. The de facto state is almost the i……続きを見る

EXTRAIT: S’il m’était permis de pénétrer quelque soir dans l’enceinte législative, dans cette chambre illustrée par des orateurs et des hommes d’état dont la postérité gardera le souvenir, savez-vou……続きを見る

As America has become more racially diverse and economic inequality has increased, American politics has also become more clearly divided by race and less clearly divided by class. In this landmark ……続きを見る

How referendums can diffuse populist tensions by putting power back into the hands of the people Propelled by the belief that government has slipped out of the hands of ordinary citizens, a surging ……続きを見る

Democracy has long been fetishized. Consequently, how we speak about democracy and what we expect from democratic governance are at odds with practice. With unflinching resolve, this book probes the……続きを見る

In this sequel to A Critique of Modernity, Alain Touraine questions the social and cultural content of democracy today. At a time when state power is being increasingly eroded by the economic might ……続きを見る

This book provides an introduction to democratic theory and empirical research on democracy and democratization. The book first examines conceptions of democracy from the origins in ancient Greece t……続きを見る

bThis unique textbook provides students with a detailed look at many different aspects of democracy in practice: clearly describing and analysing all three existing models of democracy: * participat……続きを見る

Is voting out of fashion? Does it matter if voters don't show up at the polls? If yes, is legal enforcement of voting compatible with democracy? These are just a few of the questions linked to the t……続きを見る

There is no problem more crucial to contemporary political thought than the status of democracy, its role, and its problems in the contemporary world. In this survey of democratic theory, Thomas Chr……続きを見る

This volume of fifteen original essays examines the role of political institutions in establishing democratic stability around the globe. Leading scholars survey well-established democracies, such a……続きを見る

African State and Society in the 1990s is the first comprehensive English language book to appear on Cameroon's political events since 1989. Designed for academic and policy studies readers, it cove……続きを見る

An epic, moving graphic novel set in ancient Athens about the birth and the rise of democracy – from the illustrator behind the bestselling Logicomix 'Impressive ... Simultaneously a standout histor……続きを見る

An Economist Best Book of the Year How India’s Constitution came into being and instituted democracy after independence from British rule. Britain’s justification for colonial rule in India stressed……続きを見る

民主政治全球大蒐奇 日本《朝日新聞》 以約四十人的團隊，一年多的時間 走訪全球約三十的國家和地區 探討約四十個民主政治實踐案例 ‧日本：市長否決補助移除蜂巢，因為會排擠預算！ ‧法國：核能等同「一國自立」，……続きを見る

This booklet is written as a 2020 presidential campaign companion - to compete with the propaganda circulating in support of Donald Trump; by countering with the facts, and reminding the reader (Rep……続きを見る

Alarma y asombra la frecuencia en qué en muchos países con mecanismos constitucionales débiles, persiste la tendencia de mantener en el poder al “hombre providencial” que habiendo ganado el favor po……続きを見る

En los últimos años, en un contexto de innovación tecnológica creciente, la propuesta de los ingresos básicos –conocida también como renta universal garantizada o ingreso ciudadano– ha estado acapar……続きを見る

Building on recent theories of interactive governance and political leadership, Interactive Political Leadership develops a concept of interactive political leadership and a theoretical framework fo……続きを見る

Während Deutschland kulturell und religiös immer pluraler wird, melden sich seit Beginn der Einwanderungs- und Flüchtlingsdebatte diejenigen vehement zu Wort, die die Verankerung des Landes in der c……続きを見る

¿Hubo golpe de Estado (rebelión) o sedición? Santiago Mondéjar revela en A golpes con el Estado un punto de vista inédito sobre los hechos que en octubre de 2017 desembocaron en una intentona de dec……続きを見る

Originally published in 2002 Culture, Ritual and Revolution in Vietnam is a study of the history and consequences of the revolutionary campaign to transform culture and ritual in northern Vietnam. B……続きを見る

2020 ist das Schicksalsjahr der USA. Im November wird der Präsident gewählt, und die Lage spitzt sich dramatisch zu: Wird Trump es noch einmal schaffen? Und was würde das bedeuten? Dieses Buch gibt ……続きを見る

The anthology 'The War and Democracy' presents a profound exploration of the tumultuous relationship between warfare and democratic ideals. Spanning a range of literary styles, from incisive essays ……続きを見る

In "The Promise of American Life," Herbert David Croly presents a compelling analysis of the American identity and its potential for progress. Written during the early 20th century, this work is cha……続きを見る

From The Federalist to Citizens United, a bestselling historian presents key writings on five crucial questions confronting American democracy today Amid the frenzied overload of 24-hour cable news ……続きを見る

La Cataluña leal con el resto España tiene una oportunidad en las urnas. Una cifra se repite desde 1999 para tormento de los estrategas, esencialmente, de ERC y JXCAT: 350.000 independentistas se qu……続きを見る

Existe grande descrença com a política na atualidade, sobretudo a institucional, particularmente com as instâncias de representação do poder e do Estado. Esse fenômeno não é apenas brasileiro, o que……続きを見る

Accessible, entertaining, anecdotal. A good introduction to issues in contemporary civics as well as a measured and thoughtful response to major themes and figures in cultural studies. Civility in p……続きを見る

Die Sehnsucht nach Orientierung in gesellschaftlichen und politischen Fragen ist groß – echte Leitsterne gibt es wenige. Einer ist der ehemalige Bundesinnenminister Gerhart Baum, der am 28.10.2012 s……続きを見る