Political activism / Political engagement Books

Liberating Hellenism from the Ottoman Empire explores two key historical episodes that have generally escaped the notice of modern Greece, the Near East, and their observers alike. In the midst of the highly charged context of West-East confrontation and...

A study of the origins and motivations behind terrorism. Roger Griffin explores the nature of fear in post-modern society, alongside the "metapolitical" universe of the terrorist. Widely studied is the terrorist's "rational" aim to achieve objectives...

Most people think that Occupy Wall Street failed, and Bernie Sanders's meteoric rise to the national stage was simply a 'viral' phenomenon that captured the hearts of unrealistic Millenials. Be The Revolution reveals how Occupy organizers...

Foolish Genius: Changemakers for a Wise Society is written for Changemakers who want to create positive, equitable, and sustainable change. Many seek to create change, but the common approach can instigate a future much worse than the past. Through...

Studienarbeit aus dem Jahr 2015 im Fachbereich Politik - Internationale Politik - Allgemeines und Theorien, Note: 1,7, , Sprache: Deutsch, Abstract: Mit dieser Arbeit beabsichtige ich, die Frage zu beantworten, wie die Vereinten Nationen über die Jahre...

People have been advocating and standing up for social justice issues throughout history. From one social movement to the next, from one influential person to another, we as an American society are constantly attempting to progress towards a better...

Have you ever felt a stirring inside of you that you want to do more and be part of the bigger picture conversation?Do you feel like you want to be a part of the process for change?Are you advocating for something for your children, spouse,...

"Children have the right to be happy. So God sent me to help them." -Sister Maria Rosa LeggolOne day in 1966, in Tegucigalpa, Honduras, a short, plump nun bent on funding her mission sprinted across the airport tarmac to stop a plane from taking off. On...

In most post-conflict countries nongovernmental organizations are everywhere, but their presence is misunderstood. In The NGO Game Patrice McMahon investigates the unintended outcomes of what she calls the NGO boom in Bosnia and Kosovo. Using her years...

This fourth comprehensive study of international terrorist attacks covers 2017, during which the Islamic State suffered continued reversals yet retained its status as the most active, well-financed and well-armed terrorist group worldwide. Organized...

This third comprehensive chronology of international terrorist attacks covers 2016, during which the Islamic State suffered several battlefield reversals yet continued its operations as the most active, well-financed and well-armed terrorist group...

The right to vote is a sacred right of democracy. The perfect situation would be those who serve are representative of those who elected them. STATESMAN OR ROGUE opens this argument and challenges the reader to examine the democratic process in light...

Contemporary Debates on Terrorism is an innovative textbook, addressing a number of key issues in terrorism studies from both traditional and 'critical' perspectives. This second edition has been revised and updated to cover contemporary issues such as...

This textbook serves as a guide to design and evaluate evidence-based programs intended to prevent or counter violent extremism (P/CVE). Violent extremism and related hate crimes are problems which confront societies in virtually every region of the...

Jessie Blackbourn is a research fellow at the Centre for Socio-Legal Studies at the University of Oxford, UK.Deniz Kayis is currently the Associate for Chief Justice Allsop AO of the Federal Court of Australia.Nicola McGarrity is a senior lecturer and...

Without money, terrorists cannot function as organizations and cannot conduct attacks. Yet the questions remain, how vulnerable are terrorists to financial disruptions? Can governments put pressure on their finances in meaningful ways or are they too...

The Writings of Abraham Lincoln V5: 1858-1862 (1862) is a book that features a collection of speeches, letters, and other writings by Abraham Lincoln during the period of 1858 to 1862. This volume provides a unique insight into the mind of one of the...

""The True State Of The Question: Whether Admissibility Of Romanists To The Higher Offices Of The State, By Themselves Termed Catholic Emancipation (1816)"" is a historical book written by Joseph Spearing Jr. The book examines the issue of allowing Roman...

Explore the inspiring life of Maggie Benson, a pioneering social worker who dedicated her life to advocating for women's rights and social justice. Arthur Christopher Benson offers readers an intimate glimpse into Maggie's personal life through her...

In this address to the Oregon Bar Association, Frederick V. Holman criticizes the use of initiative amendments in the state constitution and their impact on the legal system. Holman argues that such amendments undermine the legislature and the ability of...

This heartwarming memoir by famed animal welfare advocate George Thorndike Angell offers a fascinating insight into the life and work of one of the most important figures in the history of animal protection. With personal anecdotes and reflections on his...

This book explores the idea of direct legislation as a means of popular government through the use of initiative, referendum, and recall. Parsons and Ed U'Ren argue that these methods can increase civic participation and improve the democratic process...

The fascinating life story of Letitia Youmans, a key figure in the temperance movement in Canada during the late 19th century. The book offers a unique glimpse into the struggles and triumphs of this passionate crusader for social justice.This work has...

This concise and coherent Citizen's Guide examines who has power in presidential nominations and how this affects who we as citizens choose to nominate, and ultimately to sit in the Oval Office. Political scientist Wayne Steger defines the nominating...

First published in 1974, this study of British political culture provides a radical critique of contemporary theories of working class deference and voting patterns. Drawing not only on previously unpublished opinion poll data but also the evidence of...

This new Reader aims to guide students through some of the key readings on the subject of terrorism and political violence.In an age when there is more written about terrorism than anyone can possibly read in a lifetime, it has become increasingly...

Jose Maria Sison's  writings on the youth movement are a must for a comprehensive understanding and acting on the issue in the context of the Filipino people's struggle for national freedom and democracy.  Sison started the resurgence of, and...

Tradecraft All Around Us!Throughout history, black market goods, weapons, narcotics, and other assets have been transported across borders, within rural and metropolitan areas of every nation. A lucrative business, operated by thousands of sophisticated...

After the horrible attacks on September 11, 2001, an ancient informal moneytransfer system called hawala came under scrutiny for its possibleinvolvement in the financing. This book explores what other, similar informaltransfer systems exist, and what...

Seminar paper from the year 2017 in the subject Communications - Media and Politics, Politic Communications, grade: 1,33, German Police University, course: Modul 1 - Verwaltungswissenschaften mit Schwerpunkt Politik und Gesellschaft, language: English,...

Parallel Election documents, in great detail and with irrefutable evidence, the massive election fraud that was perpetrated against the citizenry in the November 2020 United States general election, specifically in Delaware County, PA. This...

Christos Tsiolkas The Untold Story is the first in depth systematic look at the life and work of one of Australia's most popular and controversial storytellers.From Tsiolkas' early days as a struggling writer to the present universal acclaim, his...

What began as a republic built on the balance of powers has morphed into a stage for spectacle, where policy substance is sidelined in favor of personality, and long-term vision is sacrificed for short-term applause. Presidential tweets replace...

STILL REBELLING FOR LIFE is a collection of poetry, short stories and other prose arising from one grandma's activism for climate and peace.

For more than three decades, the acclaimed British public artist Martin Firrell has been agitating - in his own words - 'to make the world more humane'. He has created major commemorative works with the support of human rights campaigner Peter Tatchell...

"The forgotten men and women of our country will be forgotten no longer."- Donald Trump in his Inaugural AddressBut just who are these "forgotten people"? They are conservative fundamentalists and proud citizens of the Redneck Republic, which lies within...

When Ideology Goes Wrong discusses the darkest corners of human behaviour that lead to extreme violence from delusional killers controlled by a twisted fantasy in their own minds.They need to satisfy some desperate urge in killing random victims. Then to...

THE TRUE STORY OF LONDON'S MOST PROLIFIC ARMED ROBBERY GANGThe average bank robbery takes around four minutes. The essential ingredients are ruthlessness, cunning and plenty of bottle. You'll also need a weapon, a disguise and a getaway car. If you have...

Questa è l'edizione ampliata dell'autobiografia integrale e originale del Mahatma Gandhi intitolata La storia dei miei esperimenti con la Verità, corredata da una prefazione del Gandhi Research Foundation.La storia dei miei esperimenti con la Verità è...

After two centuries during which it had nearly disappeared in Western countries, sortition is used again as a method of selecting people who could speak for, and in certain cases decide for, all the citizenry. What is the meaning of this comeback? To...