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How do laws governing voting and elections shape political representation and power in the USA? Are some demographic and socioeconomic groups of Americans over- or under-represented in Congress, sta……続きを見る

Authoritarianism is one of the buzzwords of our age. But what is it exactly? This Very Short Introduction provides a comprehensive overview of the world of authoritarian regimes, including military,……続きを見る

Societal divisions and even violence can occur when electoral candidates appeal to race, religion, or tribe. Why do candidates make these ethnic appeals? More specifically, why do some candidates ap……続きを見る

**A New York Times Bestseller A vital and urgent call to action about the precarious state of American democracy, charting its historical challenges and current threats, from one of our era’s most i……続きを見る

“South America is not the poorest continent in the world, but it may very well be the most unjust.” This statement by Ricardo Lagos, then president of Chile, at the Summit of the Americas in January……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

Social movements and popular struggle are a central part of today’s world, but often neglected or misunderstood by media commentary as well as experts in other fields. In an age when struggles over ……続きを見る

How do you govern 130,000 people from exile? Tibet - and the struggles of diaspora Tibetans - are elements of an ongoing and highly debated issue. The Dalai Lama's democratisation process during his……続きを見る

Vicente Fox offers his unique viewpoint as a former head of state, avid historian, and true admirer of America’s constitutional ideals. He knows where a Trump presidency can leadーand it is nowhere ……続きを見る

This is a critical examination of the impact of sustained large-scale austerity cuts on local government communications in the UK. Budget constraints have left public sector media teams without the ……続きを見る

Este libro propone un análisis de las experiencias de gobernanza en Venezuela, Nicaragua, México y Brasil para hallar respuesta a diversos aspectos como el resultado del encuentro entre nuevas inici……続きを見る

The Occupy Wall Street movement and protest movements around the world are evidence of a new era of intergenerational activists seeking deeper spiritual meaning in their quest for peace and justice.……続きを見る

How can the seeds of accountability ever grow in authoritarian environments? Embedding accountability into the state is an inherently uneven, partial and contested process. Campaigns for public acco……続きを見る

The past two decades of politics in Washington have seen increased partisanship, prolonged stalemates, and numerous scandals. For today's teenagers and young adults, years of ineffective and ineffic……続きを見る