Political Science
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The Politics of Space Security: Strategic Restraint and the Pursuit of National Interests, Third EditionFor the past sixty years, countries have conducted military and civilian activities in space, often for competitive purposes. But they have not yet fought in this environment. This book examines the international politics of the space age from 1957 to the present, the reasons...
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What Happened"An engaging, beautifully synthesized page-turner" (Slate). The #1 New York Times bestseller and Time #1 Nonfiction Book of the Year: Hillary Rodham Clinton's most personal memoir yet, about the 2016 presidential election. In this "candid and blackly funny" (The New York Times) memoir, Hillary...
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The Monarchy of Fear: A Philosopher Looks at Our Political CrisisFrom one of the world's most celebrated moral philosophers comes a thorough examination of the current political crisis and recommendations for how to mend our divided country. For decades Martha C. Nussbaum has been an acclaimed scholar and humanist, earning dozens of honors for...
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Uncounted: The Crisis of Voter Suppression in AmericaAn answer to the assault on voting rights--crucial reading in light of the 2020 presidential election The Voting Rights Act of 1965 is considered one of the most effective pieces of legislation the United States has ever passed. It enfranchised hundreds of thousands of...
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So You Want to Make a DifferenceSo You Want to Make a Difference is an advocacy manual written by Nancy Amidei that seeks to help citizens feel more confident about getting involved in policy advocacy; to equip local leaders with some tools so they can teach others about policy advocacy;...
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And Then All Hell Broke Loose: Two Decades in the Middle EastA major New York Times bestseller by NBC's Chief Foreign Correspondent Richard Engel--this riveting story of the Middle East revolutions, the Arab Spring, war, and terrorism seen close up "should be required reading" (Booklist, starred review).In 1997, young Richard Engel, working freelance for Arab...
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LAPD '53James Ellroy, the undisputed master of crime writing, has teamed up with the Los Angeles Police Museum to present a stunning text on 1953 LA. While combing the museum's photo archives, Ellroy discovered that the year featured a wide array of stark and unusual...
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Travesty in Haiti: A true account of Christian missions, orphanages, fraud, food aid and drug traffickingTRAVESTY is an anthropologist's personal story of working with foreign aid agencies and discovering that fraud, greed, corruption, apathy, and political agendas permeate the industry. It is a story of failed agricultural, health and credit projects; violent struggles for control over foreign aid; corrupt...
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African Political ThoughtFocusing on individual political thinkers and beginning with indigenous African political thought, the book successively examines African nationalism, African socialism, populism and Marxism, Africanism and pan-Africanism, concluding with contemporary perspectives on democracy, development and the African state.Author: G. MartinPublisher: Palgrave MacMillanPublished: 12/05/2012Pages: 215Binding Type:...
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Global Authoritarianism: Perspectives and Contestations from the SouthPublisher: Transcript PublishingPublished: 02/28/2023Pages: 302Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.89lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.63dISBN: 9783837662092
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With: A Strategy for Renewing Our DemocracyGovernment of the people, by the people, for the people? Today, many have lost confidence not just in governments but in most institutions involved in governing the country, in fields from the media and public administration to education and health. And institutions have often...
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Introduction to Global PoliticsIntroduction to Global Politics, Seventh Edition, provides a current, engaging, and non-U.S. perspective on global politics. It shows students how to analyze global political events using theoretical approaches--both mainstream and alternative--and emphasizes non-state actors more than any other global politics text. The book offers...
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Sex Dolls, Robots and Woman Hating: The Case for ResistanceLifelike, replica women and girls produced for men's sexual use, sex dolls and robots represent the literal objectification of women. They are marketed as companions, the means for men to create their 'ideal' woman, and as the "perfect girlfriend" that can be stored away...
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Social Practices of Rule-Making in World PoliticsRule-based global order remains a central object of study in International Relations. Constructivists have identified a number of mechanisms by which actors accomplish both the continuous reproduction and transformation of the rules, institutions, and regimes that constitute their worlds. However, it is less clear...
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The United States Department of Defense Law of War Manual"The law of war is part of who we are. George Washington, as Commander in Chief ofthe Continental Army, agreed with his British adversary that the Revolutionary War would be 'carried on agreeable to the rules which humanity formed' and 'to prevent or punish...
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Fascism in 21st-Century AmericaAmerica is teetering on the edge between a free and democratic form of government, and an authoritarian regime. Trumpism plays a major role in pushing us in the direction of authoritarianism. This book takes an historic look at fascism in 20th century Europe, drawing...
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Everyday ChoicesScholars and practitioners seek development solutions through the engineering and strengthening of state institutions. Yet, the state is not the only or the primary arena shaping how citizens, service providers and state officials engage in actions that constitute politics and development. These individuals are...
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Fear and Insecurity: Israel and the Iran Threat NarrativeTo observers of the Iran-Israel conflict, its vitriolic rhetoric might suggest an ancient hatred between Jews and Muslims-a biblical feud dating back hundreds, or thousands, of years. But this rivalry is a far more modern development. In this authoritative study, Jonathan G. Leslie examines...
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Triumph and Despair: In Search of Iran's Islamic RepublicTriumph and Despair tells the dramatic story of post-revolutionary Iran's first four decades, from its establishment in 1979 until today. The revolutionary coalition that overthrew the monarchy was at once democratic, populist and Islamic. The Islamists, and the Khomeinists in particular, were able to...
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Strategic Meteorology: Role of Weather in WarsFor centuries, it has been observed that the knowledge of meteorological conditions is extremely essential during warfighting. Weather is known to have played a critical role in the outcome of various military conflicts in the past. Modern-day wars are technologically driven. The nature of...
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