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Explains the complexities of policy implementation and why attempts to translate new laws into effective and enduring policy sometimes succeed and sometimes fail.

Documents the surprising role pharmaceutical science and technology has played in Russia's search for national identity over a century of political turbulence.

Argues that impeachment may no longer be an effective check on overreach by American presidents.

An interdisciplinary exploration of utopian political philosophy from the neglected perspective of taxation.

This book examines the ways that hatred comes alive in language and discourse. The author looks at the discourses of hate produced in these seminal texts in order to identify a homology of exclusion that unites the forms of right-wing extremism, giving...

This book extends beyond a theoretical analysis of democratic education, seeking to tap into the substantial experiences, perspectives and research of a wide range of leading scholars from diverse vantage points, who bring themselves and their work into...

The purpose of this book is to introduce the sociology of law by providing a coherent organization to the general body of literature in that field. As such, the text gives a comprehensive overview of theoretical sociology of law. It deals with the broad...

Title: A manual of parliamentary practice : for the use of the Senate of the United States.<br /><br />Author: Thomas Jefferson<br /><br />Publisher: Gale, Sabin Americana <br /><br />Description:...

What are the factors that shape domestic violence policy change and how are variable gendered meanings produced in these policies? How and when can feminists influence policy making? What conditions and policy mechanisms lead to progressive change and...

This book seeks to encourage dialectical methods through the interaction of economic, political and social factors to approach social analysis.

This book is a historical study of the development of agrarian class relations among the tribal population in Tripura. It traces the evolution of Tripura's agrarian relations from monarchy in the nineteenth century to democracy in the twentieth century.

Confronting the challenges of nuclear power governance, this book provides pathways to nuclear safety cooperation between countries in East Asia where regional cooperation is challenged by geopolitical tensions.

Written by one of the leading experts in the field, Paul Ekins, Stopping Climate Change provides a comprehensive overview of what is required to achieve Real Zero carbon dioxide emissions by 2050, and negative emissions thereafter, which is the only way...

This book has both a retrospective and prospective look at Turkey on the occasion of it's centenary. It will be a key resource for scholars and researchers of Middle Eastern studies and Turkish history, politics, and foreign policy.

This book brings together academics and policy practitioners to provide new insights into the field of cultural governance, exploring its contemporary dynamics, dilemmas and challenges.

Poverty is a complex global challenge rooted in social, economic and political factors, which excludes people from participating in social and market-based activities.This book focuses on food insecurity as an extreme manifestation of poverty,...

Across a set of broad and probing chapters, this book offer insights into some of the historic and contemporary challenges that sports have presented to Congress, along with highlighting the ways in which Congress has impacted the sports industry...

This book advances our understanding of security and its intricate interactions with geopolitics and the environment in Eurasia.

This book focuses on how to improve the collection, analysis and use of data on global migration.

Examine the controversial question of home rule with this insightful book by Peter Kerr Smiley. He explores the arguments for and against home rule and makes a compelling case for why it would be a perilous path for the United States. The Peril of Home...

This book is an essential resource for anyone interested in social progress and reform. Featuring a selection of short studies by leading experts in the field, this book delves into a variety of topics related to social practice, including housing,...

In this collection of speeches, William H. Taft lays out his vision for America's role in the world and the policies he believes will safeguard the nation's prosperity and security. Drawing on his extensive experience as a judge, diplomat, and statesman,...

This book comprises a collection of official legislative papers presented to the Canadian Government from all the Ministries and departments of the Province of Ontario. The variety of subjects treated here is broad, ranging from education to agriculture,...

This informative and engaging volume offers a glimpse into the inner workings of the United States government, as well as a detailed look at the career of Jolene Moritz Molitoris. Through firsthand testimony and insightful analysis, the authors provide a...

This book provides a detailed record of the congressional hearings into the commercial effects of the Multilateral Government Procurement Agreement, offering an invaluable resource for scholars and researchers interested in international trade and...

This report summarizes the findings of the Subcommittee on Privileges and Elections regarding the investigations of Senators Joseph R. McCarthy and William Benton. The report provides a detailed overview of the events surrounding the investigations and...

A critical documentation of the debates and discussions surrounding the creation of the Career Pathways Act, which aimed to help bridge the gap between education and employment for young people. This book provides invaluable insight into the policymaking...

This guide, published by the United States Children's Bureau, offers practical advice for the development of leisure-time programs in small cities and towns. Covering topics such as recreation, education, and community building, this book provides a...

This comprehensive report on the famine in Europe provides a thorough analysis of the root causes of the crisis and offers pragmatic solutions to address the issue. With contributions from leading economists and policy makers, this report is an essential...

In this detailed analysis, Mason delves into the history of the presidential veto in the United States, tracing its evolution from the founding of the country to the end of the 19th century. With its careful research and insightful commentary, this book...

This book is an exploration of the issue of immigration and naturalization in the United States. Myer Jack Landa, an immigration lawyer and expert in the field, argues that the current policies and practices of the U.S. government are inadequate and...

In the late 19th century, the United States underwent a series of reforms aimed at improving the efficiency and integrity of its civil service. William Eaton Foster provides a detailed account of this movement, tracing its origins, development, and...

This speech by the Rev. George Washington Bethune, delivered in 1835, is a passionate defense of the freedoms enshrined in the US Constitution. Bethune discusses the ways in which these freedoms are threatened by political corruption and apathy, and he...

James Ware Bradbury presents a compelling case for reforming the appointment process for government offices. Drawing on political philosophy and precedent, Bradbury argues for a more transparent and merit-based system that could reduce corruption and...

Oscar Wunderlich argumentiert in seinem Buch "Über Wiedereinführung der Erbpacht" für eine Reform des Grundstückswesens. Sein Werk bietet eine engagierte und provokante Abhandlung über ein Thema von großer Bedeutung für die damalige Zeit. Trotz der...

An exploration of the interconnectedness of political philosophy, economics, and public finance, focusing on the importance of a holistic approach to governance.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the...

This comprehensive guide to the Ballot Act of 1872 provides a detailed account of the history and impact of one of the most important pieces of election reform legislation in British history. With copious notes and a comprehensive index, this book is an...

A detailed examination of the complex relationship between national and local governments in Europe, with a focus on England, France, Belgium, and Prussia. The author, a renowned economist and social reformer, analyzes the funding and administration of...

Tenements, saloons, and streets - How did children survive the perils of poor New York City neighborhoods? When this book appeared in 1892, it shocked the privileged class. The evidence of misery and greed was undeniable.The author, Jacob Riis, was...

Outrage concerning immigrants in the United States began after independence, and probably well before 1802, the year of this collection's first article. The argument laid out in an anonymous letter to the Lancaster Intelligencer was economic:...

"Often thought in the modern world to be completely unrelated, even antithetical to the restoration of a just society, the restoration of morality and widespread direct ownership of the means of production go hand-in-hand, as moral authorities through...

In Herbivores and Carnivores, John Astley offers insights on closed or cloaked subject: the struggle for democratic cultural values in post-War Britain. The materials vary in content, but a central theme emerges: as individual members of society, we so...

Negotiated agreements play a critical role in setting the conditions under which resource development occurs on Indigenous land. Our understanding of what determines the outcomes of negotiations between Indigenous peoples and commercial interests is very...

Pushing past the standard federal-state narrative, the essays in Florida's Other Courts examine eight little-known Florida courts. In doing so, they fill a longstanding gap in the state's legal literature.In Part I, the contributors profile Florida's...