Civics and citizenship Books

The book previews some of the research presented in the 2nd international webinar organisedby the project in May 2021 entitled "Art, Culture and Tradeas Evidence of Bonds between East and West: 11th to 21st century".

Here is what the US core citizens (the family) can accomplish with help from Keep Voting, America: —Have a better understanding of how the United States evolved. —Develop an honest, moral, industrious lifestyle void of tyranny...

Most peace operations (60%) were deployed in conflicts in which other international organizations' peace operations were active at the same time. Multiple simultaneous peace operations increased from around 10% of all peace operations in 1992 to almost...

Les thèmes majeurs des œuvres de Marguerite Duras se trouvent entre les deux polarités de sa vie : le soi et l'Autre. Dans ses œuvres, Duras a très bien montré les limbes culturels de son existence entre l'Asie et l'Europe jusqu'à la mesure où cette...

This book explores how the complex scenario of platforms, practices and content in the contemporary digital landscape is shaping participatory cultures of health and illness.The everyday use of digital and social media platforms has major implications...

What is the secret to the revival of the church? The spiritual restoration of America? How can you renew your own relationship with God? It's prayer. It is prayer that storms the gates of Heaven until things change. It is passionate, heartfelt,...

This volume, from an Africa perspective, examines the relationship between ethnicity and citizenship within the framework of nation-state. Its objective and scope engage relational aspects of political integration, awaken public conscience, and motivate...

"Es ist kaum zu glauben, wie schnell wir vergessen. Es ist mein Hobby - und ein bisschen verstehe ich es auch als meinen Job hier - zu erinnern. In der Hoffnung, dass daraus Schlüsse gezogen werden. Vielleicht sogar die richtigen." (Ursula Neumann)19...

The book analyzes Turkish-American relations from a historical perspective and includes all major topics and themes that shape bilateral relations.

The book is devoted to relations between the ethnic diversity and the quality of governance at the local level. Opolskie province in Poland is a case for explaining this interdependence. Authors assumed, that the quality of governance would be higher in...

This book presents empirical comparative research findings regarding the educational effect on political and social tolerance across 24 and 33 countries at two time points. It argues there are several micro- and macro-level conditions that should be...

Together we can make a difference. The big corporations have millions to sponsor programs that benefit the rich and corporate structure in America. The American Citizens can band together and raise millions to support our policies. By uniting and...

"America Can Recover" from the past few years of reckless spending programs that the people have not endorsed. Everyone needs to contact their representatives in the Congress and make it known what the American people want. It is not too late if we take...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as...

This edited volume analyzes citizenship through attention to its Others, revealing the partiality of citizenship's inclusion and claims to equality by defining it as legal status, political belonging and membership rights. Established and emerging...

In a time where patriotism is equated with blind adherence to a political party or leader, Warden presents a refreshing and common-sense approach to patriotism. He argues that true patriotism lies not in blind loyalty, but in holding leaders accountable...

Kenneth W. Colegrove's "American Citizens and Their Government" covers the fundamentals of American government and civic life. From the founding documents of the United States to the workings of the current political system, Colegrove provides a clear...

The book was inspired by observing the suffering caused to society by a national government with serious difficulties. An analysis of the causes behind those difficulties revealed that they are frequently the same as those of other governments, in...

This groundbreaking and innovative text addresses the deep ontological and epistemological commitments that underpin conventional positivist methods and then demonstrates how "method" can be understood in much broader and more interesting ways. Drawing...

Dalit assertion has been a central feature of the states in the Hindi heartland since the mid-1980s, leading to the rise of political consciousness and identity-based lower-caste parties. The present study focuses on the different political response of...

Around the world, citizens in local communities are utilising ICTs to underpin the creation of a participatory and democratic vision of the network society. Embedded in the richness and diversity of community practice, a vision of a 'civil network...

This key text brings together twenty activists, officials and researchers from the five continents to discuss this burning question of today's globalization debate. Providing rare, authoritative analyses by those who deal with the issues first hand,...

This work represents the first systematic study of Armenia's foreign policy during the post-independence period, between 1991 and 2005. It explores four sets of relationships with Armenia's major historical 'partners': Russia, Iran, Turkey and the West...

The Economics of Immigration summarizes the best social science studying the actual impact of immigration, which is found to be at odds with popular fears. Greater flows of immigration have the potential to substantially increase world income and reduce...

The Science of Legislation V2 is a book written by Gaetano Filangieri in 1806. The book is a comprehensive analysis of the principles and practices of legislation. It covers topics such as the nature and purpose of laws, the role of the legislative...

This book is a comparative history that explores the social, cultural, and political formation of the modern nation through the construction of public schooling. It asks how modern school systems arose in a variety of different republics and...

There is no recent literature that underscores the transition from Pan-Africanism to Diaspora discourse. This book examines the gradual shift and four major transformations in the study of Pan-Africanism. It offers an "academic post-mortem" that...

A wide range of critical theorists is used in the study of international politics, and until now there has been no text that gives concise and accessible introductions to these figures. Critical Theorists and International Relations provides a...

National Museums and the Origins of Nations provides the first international survey of origins stories in national museums and examines the ways in which such museums use the distant past as a vehicle to reflect the concerns of the political present...

"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...

A collection of the essential works of Jean-Jacques Rousseau, one of leading thinkers of the Enlightenment. "The Confessions", regarded as the first modern autobiography, combines a retelling of the first fifty three years of his eventful with...

When you want to know what's happening in the White House or on Capitol Hill, turn to this objective, comprehensive resource for concise answers to your questions.

This book focuses on small-scale mobilization and everyday social movements that take the form of grassroots resistance and solidarity initiatives.

Formerly able to over-rule provincial laws, Canada is now helpless to stop Quebec and other provinces from acting against national interests. The author examines the high cost of decentralisation and its dire implications for Canada's future.

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as...

""Citizenship and the Duties of a Citizen"" is a non-fiction book written by Walter L. Sheldon. The book is a comprehensive guide on the concept of citizenship and the responsibilities that come with being a citizen. It explores the various aspects of...