Michael - Current Events 1

Vivemos numa época em que qualquer palavra parece arriscada. As conversas ficaram tensas. As relações, mais frágeis. O desconforto, que sempre fez parte da vida adulta, passou a ser tratado como fal……続きを見る

«This relevant, clearly defined study isn’t constricted by its primary focus on late nineteenth-century American utopias, written when inequality flourished. Morris enriches this focus with chronolo……続きを見る

Is the official political silencing of children in a democracy rational and just, or is it arbitrary and capricious? How might democratic polities benefit from the political engagement and activism ……続きを見る

«A piercing critique of imperial culture and climate doomism. Alberro’s Terrestrial Ecotopias is a compelling and penetrating corrective, sketching an ecology of hope beyond the Capitalocene.» (Jaso……続きを見る

For decades, the Louisiana political scene has been a source of interest and intrigue for scholars and casual observers alike. In recent years, the state’s political, economic, and environmental cha……続きを見る

A dynamic study of Nevada’s government and politics from the state’s inception to the present day. Starting with Michael W. Bowers’s first edition published in 1996, this concise volume explains the……続きを見る

Exposing Chameleon Within the Ranks: A Voice Beyond the Badge is a raw and revealing look at the dark side of leadership in law enforcement. This book uncovers the devastating impact of toxic leader……続きを見る

Lobbyismus ist in Deutschland kaum reguliert. Die Verbändeliste des Bundestags ist anerkanntermaßen unzureichend. Auch die Offenlegungspflichten zu Parteispenden und Nebeneinkünften von Abgeordneten……続きを見る

«This unique volume takes the reader on an extraordinary journey through flights of the political and social imagination across Iberia and Latin America from the conquest of the Americas, via insurg……続きを見る

Chronicles the civic endeavors of progressive political activists in New York's Hudson Valley. Drawing on riveting firsthand accounts, Progressives on the Hudson highlights the influence of progress……続きを見る

Originating under the leadership of the late Burdett Loomis, Reform and Reaction tells the complex story of recent Kansas politics, beginning in the 1960s and concluding with the reversal of Governo……続きを見る

Ever wonder why the most powerful country in the world is run like a reality TV show? Grab your popcornーthis is American politics! In a world where senators filibuster like Shakespearean actors and……続きを見る

New Jersey Governor Chris Christie has become a national Republican Party figure, famous for his blunt public statements, his willingness to confront powerful special interests, and his determinatio……続きを見る

In the wake of Shelby County v. Holder and the January 6 Capitol insurrection, changes to election laws, policies, and especially access to voting have become a key political battleground. A central……続きを見る

This book is an examination of the American presidency from a purely constitutional perspective. Beginning with an overview of the Framers’ debates over the construction and duties of the office, th……続きを見る

Donald Trump, as president, sought to undermine fundamental norms and principles of American government, institutionalizing bigotry, and therefore damaged American society. Details are provided on h……続きを見る

As increasingly contentious politics in the United States raise concerns over the "politicization" of traditionally non-partisan institutions, many have turned their attention to how the American mi……続きを見る

Dr. Michael Haas’ book, United States Diplomacy with North Korea and Vietnam: Explaining Failure and Success,aims to explain a significant, beguiling discrepancy in U.S. foreign relations: How has A……続きを見る

The Rise of Weaponized Flak in the New Media Era presents the first book-length examination of flak as a form of political harassment, authored by a seasoned researcher on political discourse and ma……続きを見る

The Byrd Machine ran Virginia politics for more than half a century. This political organization rose to power during the era of Jim Crow, wielding power and influence over everything from who got t……続きを見る

California is at a tipping point. Severe budget deficits, unsustainable pension costs, heavy taxes, cumbersome regulation, struggling cities, and distressed public schools are but a few of the chall……続きを見る

Jerusalem's formal political borders reveal neither the dynamics of power in the city nor the underlying factors that make an agreement between Israel and the Palestinians so difficult. The lines de……続きを見る

Written opinions are the primary means by which judges communicate with external actors. These sentiments include the parties to the case itself, but also more broadly journalists, public officials,……続きを見る

This book can serve as an important reference guide to political reporters, historians, students, elected and non-elected officials, political campaigners, game shows and trivia buffs while at the s……続きを見る

Listening to the Welfare State presents, for the first time in English, central research findings from recent studies of the welfare systems of Denmark, Norway, Finland and Sweden. The book’s contri……続きを見る

Nevada’s politics are in large measure the result of its turbulent history and harsh environment. Michael W. Bowers’ concise volume explains the dynamics of the political formation process, which is……続きを見る

Political corruption in the Caribbean Basin retards state economic growth and development, undermines government legitimacy, and threatens state security. In spite of recent anti-corruption efforts ……続きを見る

Vi faccio una domanda… Cosa ne pensa la gente d’oggi della gente che viveva intorno all’anno 0? …cioè duemila anni fa... Che erano primitivi, criminali che andavano a conquistare altri paesi più pic……続きを見る

Originally published in 1984, State Apparatus contributes to the debate on the theory of the state through posing questions regarding the state’s form, function, and apparatus. The book begins by se……続きを見る

'First there was Fire and Fury, then there was Siege, now there is Landslide. The third is the best of the three' Guardian 'Cruel, unforgiving, muckracking, scandalous . . . Michael Wolff concludes ……続きを見る