Political activism / Political engagement Books

Foreword; Introduction; Chapter One: Maslow is Non-Deployable:Modifying Maslow's Hierarchy for Contemporary Counterinsurgency; Chapter Two:The Use of Cultural Studies in Military Operations: A Model for Assessing Values-Based Differences; Chapter Three:...

The COVID-19 crisis is a game-changer that will eventually benefit rural economies around the world. Around 3.4 billion people are living in rural areas lacking access to resources, tools, knowledge, and markets to find their way to prosperity. The...

James C. Wilson’s memoir begins in Pula, Yugoslavia, circa 1972, where he is accused of threatening Marshal Tito, the President of Yugoslavia. It flashes back to the States and his anti-war activities at the 1968 Democratic National Convention in...

In Scrappy Campaigning, Lucius captures the joys and struggles of running a political campaign, whether it is for a small local election or a large national one. This book is both personal and practical, and will help anyone interested in running for...

While much has been said about the global war on terror, the concept remains cunningly elusive and yet undeniably pervasive. This collection of essays is an effort to discover the Canadian ""self"" through exploration of the terrorist ""other...

Its amazing how many valuable lessons you can learn hugging strangers.Just ask Vanessa L. White Fernandes.She never planned to be sort of obsessed with hugging complete strangers, but shes gone places, met people, and learned things she never thought...

In post-Civil War America, the newly freed slaves had the right to vote, but women—regardless of their race—did not. In this era, Victoria Claflin Woodhull came of age politically, and was one of the leading lights in the fight for true equal...

This work aims to promote the concept of reducing the incidence of election irregularities and requiring less intervention by the court or similar disputes resolution mechanisms.The essence of this new approach is to place much greater emphasis on...

This book contains Emily Hobhouse’s 1902 work, "The Brunt of the War and Where It Fell". It constitutes an authentic insight into the life of women and children in the Boer war, as witnessed first-hand by the author. This volume is recommended for those...

Examines why some politicians take the drastic step of becoming a carpetbagger and how that shapes their campaigns and chances for victory.

Reveals how presidents deploy a rhetoric that attempts to attract many racial and ethnic groups, but ultimately directs itself to an archtypal white, Middle-American swing voter.

The Lebanese Hizballah, or the Party of God, has been a player in Lebanese and regional politics since 1982. It gained international notoriety as a result of the 1983 suicide attack that claimed the lives of 241 U. S. Marines, then stationed in Lebanon...

The United States is now in the third year of the global war on terrorism. That war began as a fight against the organization that perpetrated the heinous attacks of September 11, 2001, but soon became a much more ambitious enterprise, encompassing,...

The U. S. relationship with China and the global war on terrorism are the two most significant strategic challenges faced by the Bush administration. Both are vital and complex; the way the administration manages them will shape American security for...

The last twenty years have seen an unprecedented rise in the use of secret courts or 'closed material proceedings' largely brought about in response to the need to protect intelligence sources in the fight against terrorism. This has called into question...

This book presents a new approach to the analysis of Australian federal election campaigns, approaching them from a professional communication perspective. It stress-tests the campaigns of the major parties against the requirements of effective strategic...

This book discusses the first principles of governance, and provides a critical overview of the theories and approaches that underpin policy and practice today. It shows how network and market governance shaped current approaches to environmental issues,...

Terrorism and Counterterrorism introduces students to the field's main debates and helps them critically address this complex and enduring issue.

Grace Abbott was an American social worker and reformer who dedicated her life to advocating for immigration, child labor laws, and other humanitarian causes. This biography provides a comprehensive overview of her contributions to American society and...

Initiative and Referendum is a concise and authoritative guide to the mechanisms of direct democracy in the United States. It provides a historical overview of the initiative and referendum process, discusses their legal and political implications, and...

A biography of the prominent abolitionist and social reformer Gerrit Smith, detailing his life and work in the anti-slavery movement and beyond.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of...

Learn about one of the leading figures in the abolition of slavery in Britain with this biography of Thomas Clarkson. From his early advocacy for the rights of enslaved people to his pivotal role in organizing the Society for the Abolition of the Slave...

This book examines the political processes of Oregon, focusing on the use of the initiative, referendum and recall. The author delves into the history of these mechanisms to showcase how they were used in the past in order to inform current applications...

This book is a compilation of speeches, letters, and articles by various Republican politicians advocating for their party's policies in the 1898 mid-term elections. It covers issues like tariff reform, currency standards, and expansionism, and argues...

The Democratic Campaign Book provides a fascinating insight into the political strategies and tactics employed during the Congressional election of 1898. This book offers a rare glimpse into the inner workings of political campaigns and the efforts made...

This book provides a comprehensive account of the American political landscape from the early 19th century to the present day, focusing on the major campaigns and elections that have shaped the nation's history. With detailed analysis and engaging...

The memoirs of Lady Henry Somerset, a prominent British social reformer and suffragist who advocated for temperance, women's rights, and other progressive causes in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.This work has been selected by scholars as being...

In this captivating memoir, Charles Ridgway recounts his experiences as a teetotaler in Shanghai during the early 20th century. With vivid descriptions of life in one of the world's most vibrant cities, Ridgway's book is an essential read for anyone...

"at the dangerous edge of social justice" is a searing indictment of reprehensible -- and murderous -- racist behavior in America and a tribute to those who had the courage to confront hatred, knowing full well the cost. Chapters include; Emmett...

The 9/11 attacks have had many extraordinary consequences. The horrific violence of that day ushered in a different world, a different time. We have all become, in one way or another, witnesses in the global theatre of terrorism. Terrorists want their...

To anyone with eyes to see and ears to hear, it is obvious that life as we know it is reaching critical mass-environmentally, socially, politically, and spiritually. For thousands of years there have been prophecies of a planetary "shift" of great...

Young Germany explores the revolt of the younger generation in Germany from 1896 to 1933. It is a readable history of the Free Youth Movement, one of the most significant factors in shaping modern Germany. Laqueur, who grew up in Germany, retraces the...

While there has been much focus in recent times on the rise of right-wing populism in Europe, there has been surprisingly little material on the phenomenon of left-wing populism. This edited collection seeks to fill that gap with an investigation of the...

Human rights advocacy in the West is changing. Before the turn of the century, access to goods such as food, housing, and health care--while essential to human survival--were deemed outside of the human rights sphere. Traditional human rights...

This is the first study in half a century to focus on the election of 1796. At first glance, the first presidential contest looks unfamiliar—parties were frowned upon, there was no national vote, and the candidates did not even participate (the...

Current Events / Political ActivismTake Action in 2004...With the 2004 Presidential election right around the corner, it is time for every American disillusioned by President Bush and his administration to take action. Whether you're a first time...

This book is dedicated to all patriots - past, present, and future, and especially to the modern day patriots of America -- the brave American men and women in our armed forces who fought and died and are fighting and dying this day in Afghanistan and...

Global Terrorism and New Media carefully examines the content of terrorist websites and extremist television programming to provide a comprehensive look at how terrorist groups use new media today. Based partly on a content analysis of discussion boards...

Congressional primaries are increasingly being blamed for polarization and gridlock in Congress. Most American states adopted congressional primaries during the first decades of the 20th century as a means of breaking the hold of political "bosses" on...