Political activism / Political engagement Books

Long-time Forward columnist David Klinghoffer argues in a new book that "God commands you to be a conservative." This book begs to differ, offering deeper readings of the Torah and Talmud to make the case for voting liberal this election...

Community-based organisations (CBOs) play an increasingly relevant role in Africa. They provide services at the level of the local community and civil-society and implement important development interventions in a variety of fields such as heath,...

9/11 and the subsequent war on terror have misleadingly reinforced the idea of a world politics based on a ‘civilizational’ clash. While post-9/11 Afghan society appears to be troubled with a conflict between so-called Islamic-terrorist and...

First published in 1983 this detailed study has only now been made generally available. The Russians have a long history of fighting what are now called unconventional wars. Certainly since the 18th Century, and more recently in Afghanistan and Chechnia...

Democracy in America examines the democratic revolution Tocqueville believed had been occurring over the previous several hundred years. The primary focus of the book is an analysis of why republican representative democracy has succeeded in the United...

Author Richard F. Wright shatters the secrecy that has prevailed since 2013 surrounding the sudden and humiliating resignation of State Representative John Fresolo, a popular eight-term legislator who had just won reelection running unopposed in his...

This much-anticipated paperback edition has already garnered rave reviews from eminent political scientists and top journals. Professor John H. Aldrich of Duke University praises it as "one of the best books on the study of presidential nominations and...

The candidacy of Barack Obama has energized millions of Americans who have turned out in record numbers to participate in the 2008 presidential primaries. Much of his candidacy's success has been built upon the support he has among the youth and other...

Provides a fascinating and in-depth look into the life, career and legacy of one of the most important New Yorkers of the Gilded Age.

Compared to the late 1970s, when the Austrian voting behavior was characterized by extraordinary stability, low electoral volatility, and high turnout rates, the 1980s and 1990s stand for exceptional changes and ruptures elicited primarily by the rise of...

Discover the remarkable life of Joshua King Ingalls, a nineteenth-century American reformer, in this engaging memoir. Ingalls played a pivotal role in the labor and social justice movements of his time, advocating for workers' rights, women's suffrage,...

In this powerful memoir, Reignald Reynolds reflects on his personal journey to understand and embody the teachings of Mahatma Gandhi. Through his travels and encounters with Gandhi devotees, Reynolds grapples with the complexities of nonviolence and the...

Written in 1883 by the Countess of Tankerville, this memoir tells the story of her charitable work among the poor of East London. The Countess describes her visits to slums and workhouses, her efforts to provide education and medical care to the...

Un livre captivant sur les coulisses sombres des élections locales, révélant la vérité derrière l'élection du conseiller général du canton de LormesThis work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base...

This book compiles speeches, letters, and other written works from Cassius M. Clay Jr., a noted civil rights activist and journalist. Topics covered include slavery, race relations, and politics in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.This work has...

This congressional hearing from 1996 examines proposals for ethics reform in government and lobbying. It features expert testimony from scholars, activists, and elected officials, and provides a fascinating insight into the political and ethical debates...

An in-depth examination of the Democratic campaigns and controversies during a critical time in American history, complete with transcripts and related materials from the time.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is...

In this practical guide, W.H. Rowe provides a step-by-step manual for Conservative Party candidates seeking election to Parliament in the early 20th century. Covering topics such as canvassing, registration, and polling, this book is an invaluable...

Discover the inspiring life story of Louis Klopsch, a man dedicated to serving the poor and marginalized. This biography explores Klopsch's work as a journalist, publisher, and philanthropist, and his enduring legacy in the field of social justice.This...

Jean Mungken is commited to helping her remote community as an indigenous health worker. The limits of what she is able to achieve in this role soon show and Jean chooses to further her studies at a post graduate level. She is soon caught between her...

Years after the death of his father—who in the 1970s sacrificed everything in pursuit of his ideals, and joined the underground guerilla army in Mexico—the narrator and his younger brother try to piece together the fragments of their family...

Containing contributions from leading names in British politics, this review continues to publish front-rank research on parties, elections and voting behaviour in Britain.

Although huge in scope and impact, the 9/11 attacks were not the first threat by foreign terrorists on American soil. During World War II, eight Germans landed on our shores in 1942 bent on sabotage. Caught before they could carry out their missions,...

He's faced his own execution, been fingered as an assassin, and had guns jammed to his stomach and head. John Scully's remarkable career as a television journalist has taken him to seventy countries and enabled him to create award-winning news stories...

There are times when nations are no longer sure of what they are and what their purpose is, and for America 2004 was such a time. For 200 years America was the hope and role model of the democratic world, but now America is failing in this role. The...

The rapid change in consumer preferences pertaining to tourism brings an increase in demand elasticity together. Besides, the fact that security gradually gains importance in tourism has become an important factor that affects demand. Global terror,...

A real life political morality tale, Elephant Wars unflinchingly reveals the true story of hardball politics during the 2004 campaign in rowdy West Virginia.Elephant Wars reveals how the state's Republican Party, in just a few short months, rose from the...

Mr. Morse exposes the disastrous results stemming from the well-intentioned but inept meddling of Rep. Barney Frank in Immigration matters over his 25-year career in Congress. An understanding of the effects of Rep. Frank's legislation, which made it...

Why are there so many frivolous lawsuits? How much money does America waste on litigation every year? Out of Balance counts the cost of our out-of-control litigation system and identifies the legal procedures and economic incentives that effectively...

Politics was once described as the art of the possible. It no longer feels that way. Today, it seems more like a battle between two feudal armies.  Part of this book is aimed at showing it doesn’t have to be that way. Polarization...

The IRA is one of the oldest terrorist organizations in the world and conducted a ferociously violent campaign for almost thirty years. Now deeply enmeshed in the Northern Ireland peace process, Rogelio Alonso asks why one of the bloodiest terrorist...

This book traces the recent growth in NGO advocacy. Barbara Rugendyke presents empirical findings about the impacts of NGO advocacy activity on the policies and practices of global and regional institutions. The research reveals the mixed successes of...

Can the Internet help to re-engage the public in politics? How are political parties using the Internet as a communication tool? Has politics changed in the information age?This book provides an assessment of how political parties are adapting to the...

In Policy Challenges and Political Responses, leading public choice scholars confront the most significant problems facing democratic societies at the dawn of the 21st century. Ranging widely across the policy spectrum, this...

This ground-breaking book introduces a new model of extremism that emphasizes motivational imbalance among individual needs, offering a unique multidisciplinary exploration of extreme behaviors relating to terrorism, dieting, sports, love, addictions,...

With wars, injustice, and tragedy, this world can be scary as hell. Founder of Preemptive Love Coalition Jeremy Courtney shares his story of moving his young family across the globe to serve those in war-torn Iraq, looking fear and heartbreak in the face...

In the last few decades, the people of the African diaspora have intensified their struggles against racial discrimination and for equality. Here is an account of these social movements in Latin America, the Indian Ocean World, Europe, Canada and the...