Central / national / federal government Books

This book provides an insight into the historical changes and present-day circumstances that have influenced the development and future of civil society. Aimed at researchers, policy makers and CSO/NGO workers, this book is a celebration of the important...

The 2018/2019 Indonesian elections were among the most divisive elections in Indonesian history, where identity politics and ethno-religious sentiments were prevalent not just during the 2019 presidential election, but also during the 2018 regional...

Introducing novel theoretical, empirical and practical investigations with case studies from UK, Europe, South America and South East Asia, the book offers a novel global outlook on how contemporary homes are facing genuine challenges from operational,...

This comprehensive book critically analyzes the successes and failures of federalism in India, Pakistan, Malaysia, Nepal and Myanmar for the political accommodation of ethno-regional diversity and assesses their comparative democratic significance for...

Many Americans, regardless of political affiliation, are anxious about the future of the "land that we love." In America's Expiration Date, trusted political commentator Cal Thomas offers a diagnosis of what's wrong with the United States and...

Philosophy of Teachers' Epistemic Beliefs for Changing Pedagogy: A Paradigm Shift to Competency-Based Education offers pedagogical insights into the paradigm shift intended by 21st-century competency-based education. The authors, informed by both policy...

In The Silent Thought: America in Transition and Crisis, Charles M. Wurz delves into the concept of "silent thought"-the tendency to avoid critical thinking and accept sound bites without analysis. Wurz argues that this pervasive mindset is exploited by...

Inequality and Opportunity by Harper Northwood delves into the intricate landscape of national equity indices, like the Gini coefficient, to uncover the deeper truths about income disparity and opportunity in the United States. This insightful book...

In "The Rise of Populism: Understanding Global Political Trends," Jules Hawthorne delves into the complex and often contentious world of populist movements that have surged across the globe. This book provides a comprehensive and systematic analysis of...

Democracy is at risk as trust in our government continues to decline. This book shows how to strategically and systemically advance a high-performance public service culture built on instilling meaning, purpose, and pride. The simple, yet incredibly...

This book contains 26 studies on the integrity of governance, by scholars from around the world. The studies are on, about or inspired by Leo Huberts, the famous integrity scholar.

A 'Behavioural Insights' movement has entered the global policy scene. Drawing from the behavioural sciences, this movement has been pushing novel forms of policy analysis and design, particularly promoting the use of 'nudges' and field experiments...

From 2015 to 2017, thousands of migrants fleeing war and poverty arrived on the shores of the Greek island of Lesbos. Now known as the 'refugee crisis', this historic event had a huge impact on the everyday lives of the local residents. The people of...

This book studies how municipalities (can) deal with fiscal stress. It applies an institutional perspective, arguing that municipalities can move beyond a fiscal focus and performance optimization, towards building institutional capacities to...

Um professor no interior da Bahia resolve desafiar o comum e publica textos críticos na internet. Anos depois, resolve eternizá-los neste livro. Meu H

A fascinating exploration of the domains of invention and discovery awaits you in "The Future Unveiled: Exploring the Frontiers of Science and Technology" written by Arjun Kapoor. As we commemorate the one-year anniversary of this revolutionary book,...

Warum ist der mittlere Neckarraum für die Automobilindustrie attraktiver als Mecklenburg-Vorpommern? Und: Wie sinnvoll ist die wirtschaftspolitische Förderung von Clustern? Warum sind die Einkommen der privaten Haushalte in Inner London, Hamburg und...

La rajto je pigro apartenas al tiu speco de mallongaj, verve verkitaj pamfletoj, kiuj en diversaj epokoj provokis la kvietemon de la konformistoj.La aŭtoro, Paulo Lafargo (Paul Lafargue), devena el Santiago de Kubo, bofilo de Karlo Markso, kunkreinto de...

It's time to graduate from the Electoral College!This book builds the case against the Electoral College from the perspective of a mathematician, applying a quantitative lens to a systematic and thorough analysis of every presidential election from 1788...

Les paysans du XIXe siècle composaient 50% de la population française. Ils vivaient en parfaite autarcie. Les positions sociales étaient fermement établies de génération en génération et pour les...

Has the 'Western' way of war been as successful as the rhetoric would have us believe? Is it fit for future conflicts, against future adversaries, adaptable enough for the information and data age? How should it adapt? Over 75 episodes of the...

Draws on expertise from military, academia, and civil society it offers insights and recommendations on how militaries can effectively integrate the Women, Peace and Security agenda into their operations.

Discover the world of arts policy and its impact on society, economy, education, and cultural institutions. This comprehensive book explores the historical background, theoretical frameworks, funding, arts education, cultural institutions, policy...