Political Science - General

One of the most striking trends in economic development since the 1970s has been the rising importance of the small firm. Focusing on the issues of enterprise development and the regional dimensions of small-firm growth, this book explores the literature of this area. Moving...

In this compelling book, authors Carl O. Duddersoon, Sr. and Carl J. Duddersoon, Jr. share a personal journey fueled by intimate motivations and a growing awareness of the profound social injustices deeply ingrained in American society. Drawing on experience in the United States and...

In postmodern society, truth no longer exists in any objective or absolute sense. At best, truth is considered relative. At worst, it's a matter of human convention. But, as Os Guinness points out in this book, truth is a vital requirement for freedom and...

This timely collection of chapters written by international experts bridges the gap between peace psychology and restorative justice. The Editors combined their respective fields of expertise to start a much-needed debate on the potential but also risks that are associated when implementing restorative justice...

Author: Akshay ManglaISBN-10: 1009258044ISBN-13: 9781009258043Publisher: Cambridge University PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/25/2024Pages: 440Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.42lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.98d

Iran--ancient Persia--like all of Israel's enemy Islamist neighbors, threatens to destroy the Jewish state. It is rushing at breakneck speed to develop nuclear weaponry that can accomplish the removal of the "little Satan," as it terms that hated nation. Many among the Islamists have...

Author: Michael CoppedgeISBN-10: 1009078232ISBN-13: 9781009078238Publisher: Cambridge University PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/21/2023Pages: 396Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.28lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.89d

Author: Ana Catalano WeeksISBN-10: 1009158449ISBN-13: 9781009158442Publisher: Cambridge University PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/21/2023Pages: 267Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.87lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.61d

In the midst of political chaos and corruption, "The Spiritual Price of Political Silence" is a clarion call to action while providing hope and practical advice for people of faith in America.Recognizing that Americans of deep faith have been misled about the role of...

Author: André Luis Leite de Figueirêdo SalesISBN-10: 3031250338ISBN-13: 9783031250330Publisher: SpringerLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/07/2023Pages: 148Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.95lbsSize: 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.44d

Understanding Green Card Marriage Fraud explores the experiences of people who participated in Green Card marriage fraud, providing firsthand accounts of the social, individual and legal factors associated with this crime. This book uncovers deficient immigration procedures and offers insightful ways to improve upon...

VARNISHED TRUTH is a memoir of R.J. Nelson's eleven years (1994-2005) as CEO of the Hammond, Indiana Port Authority. Fired without cause from the Chicago Park District as Superintendent of Special Services (all on the lakefront) when Richard M. Daley took office as mayor,...

Abraham Lincoln (1809-1865) was the sixteenth President of the United States, serving from 1861 until his assassination. As an outspoken opponent of the expansion of slavery in the United States, Lincoln won the Republican Party nomination in 1860 and was elected president later that...

Human Resource Management (HRM) plays an important and strategic role in the success of international joint ventures. Based on information collected from progressive, successful international joint ventures involving companies such as Chrysler, Ciba-Geigy, Corning, Mitsubishi, and Siemens, the author delivers chapters rich in verbatim...

In The Privacy Pirates, former National Security Agency intelligence officer Dr. Leslie Gruis explains the origins of American privacy and its deep connection to freedom and the American dream. She discusses some of the controversial issues, covering everything from attempts to protect privacy rights-many...

In the current political and cultural environment, civility is going the way of the dinosaur. Our "leaders" now argue for the sake of argument, accuse for the sake of advantage, and seek to demonize those with opposing points of view. Consequently, public governance has...

More than just a book of poetry, Threads of Resilience is an invitation to "come and see" the realities that migrants face at the Southern Border. Through a first-hand account, the author hopes to change the narrative that is told of asylum seekers and...

This book explains in detail the cause of global warming. Global warming is caused by excessive emission of greenhouse gases resulting from burning fossil fuels (coal, oil, and natural gas). The most serious problem of global warming is the continuous rise of sea level....

In 2013, with the United States still reeling from the Boston Marathon bombing, the US Capital and Federal Buildings were evacuated when the nation was told the American capitol was under a chemical weapons attack in the form of ricin sent to political targets....

U.S. authorities would find out the origin of the widespread cyber attack coming from North Korea that overwhelmed government web sites in the U.S. and South Korea, even though it would be difficult to definitively identify the attackers quickly. The powerful attacks that targeted...

Alexandra Kitty's vital new book is a guide to the stratagems and techniques of war propaganda. When nations go to war, governments need reliable and effective methods of rallying public opinion to support their actions, regardless of the political leanings or educational background of...

China is modernizing her military very rapidly and as her economy strengthens, the pace of military modernization is going to touch higher trajectories. This book is an effort in this direction and attempts to find some answers to the questions posed. The trends of...

Author: Michaela HaugISBN-10: 382550770XISBN-13: 9783825507701Publisher: Centaurus Verlag & MediaLanguage: EnglishPublished: 02/18/2015Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.90lbsSize: 8.20h x 6.00w x 0.60d

"The Works of Daniel Webster - Volume I," by Daniel Webster. Daniel Webster was an American senator from Massachusetts (1782-1852).Author: Daniel WebsterISBN-10: 1507647654ISBN-13: 9781507647653Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/20/2015Pages: 488Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.42lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.98d

"Any history of the political movements of the Muslims will not be complete without Chaudhry Afzal Haq. The conservative elite of Punjab were afraid of him just like all the ruling classes that are afraid of a successful revolution. He was everything in Ahrar,...

Historic change has come to America with the election of President Obama as the first African American president. President Obama is on a global mission to not only bridge the gap of racial divide in America, but also to bring peace to the Middle...

This book focuses on the extent to which Soviet scholars and cultural theoreticians were able to act autonomously during the Stalin era. The authors question how we should consider certain intellectual achievements which took place despite the pressure of Stalinism, and how best to...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you...

Expounding upon, 'The Republic, ' the earlier work of his teacher Plato, Aristotle in 'Politics' examines the various options for governance and their respective values. A detailed and pragmatic approach to the subject, Aristotle's 'Politics' provides much of the foundation for modern political thoughtAuthor:...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

An unprecedented account of social stratification within the US legal profession. How do race, class, gender, and law school status condition the career trajectories of lawyers? And how do professionals then navigate these parameters? The Making of Lawyers' Careers provides an unprecedented account of...

The First International Conference on Global Warming and the Next Ice Age was convened in Halifax, Nova Scotia, August 19-24, 2001. The conference program began each day with a 30 minute live classical music performances of truly international quality before the beginning business. Ample...

The United States Army Heritage and Education Center (USAHEC) is the U.S. Army's primary historical research facility. Formed in 1999, the center consists of the Military History Institute (MHI), the Army Heritage Museum (AHM), and the U.S. Army Conservation Center, and the Visitor and...

Pursuant to a congressional request, GAO reviewed the Army's development of the RAH-66 Comanche helicopter. GAO found that: (1) the Comanche's advanced capabilities, such as its avionics and targeting systems, improved engines, and lower detectability, are expected to improve the Army's ability to operate...

This manual provides guidance and assistance to design engineers in the development of different types of equipment used by the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). The manual should be used when preparing electrical designs for civil works facilities built, owned, or operated...

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) was introduced on December 2, 1970 by President Richard Nixon. The agency is charged with protecting human health and the environment, by writing and enforcing regulations based on laws passed by Congress. The EPA's struggle to protect health...

During WW II the Command and General Staff Colleges primary mission was to train large numbers of captains and majors to be staff officers in battalions, brigades, divisions, and corps. To that end, the Army provided copies of documents produced by field units to...

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) was introduced on December 2, 1970 by President Richard Nixon. The agency is charged with protecting human health and the environment, by writing and enforcing regulations based on laws passed by Congress. The EPA's struggle to protect health...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

The BiblioGov Project is an effort to expand awareness of the public documents and records of the U.S. Government via print publications. In broadening the public understanding of government and its work, an enlightened democracy can grow and prosper. Ranging from historic Congressional Bills...

The BiblioGov Project is an effort to expand awareness of the public documents and records of the U.S. Government via print publications. In broadening the public understanding of government and its work, an enlightened democracy can grow and prosper. Ranging from historic Congressional Bills...

The Routledge Handbook of the Political Economy of Sanctions examines the core issues and debates surrounding this controversial topic, introducing readers to essential concepts and terms.Author: Ksenia KirkhamISBN-10: 1032355638ISBN-13: 9781032355634Publisher: RoutledgeLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/31/2023Pages: 348Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.71lbsSize: 9.61h x 6.69w x 0.81d

The concept of settler colonialism offers an invaluable lens to reframe early westerns and travel pictures as re-enactments of the United States' repressed past. Westerns in particular propose a remarkable vision of white settlers' westward expansion that reveals a transformation in what "American Progress"...

Sigmund Freud's theory of dreams suggests that dreams represent unconscious desires, thoughts, wish fulfillment, and motivations. Dreams, in Freud's view, are all forms of "wish fulfillment" - attempts by the unconscious to resolve a conflict of some sort, whether something recent or something from...

This book explores how governments in multi-level states coordinate immigrant integration policies. It sheds light on how the decentralization of immigrant integration to substate regions can lead to conflict or cooperation, and how a variety of factors may shape different approaches to migrants. Immigrant...

Will the BJP will come to power again in 2024? Today, a committed citizen is concerned about the lack of a viable political opposition, the ever-vitiating communal environment, and the harrowing prospect of a multi-party coalition government with hardly any common national agenda. For...