Political science and theory Books

Urban Space and National Identity in Early Twentieth Century São Paulo, Brazil focuses on how the political, cultural, and technical networks within the field of engineering provided the space within which an important professional middle class prospered

A close examination of Marx's dialectical method of analysis, this studies uses the lens of current debates in cultural studies, political economy, and critical sociology. It seeks to reanimate Marx's theoretical reconstruction of the capitalist formation

Immigration and Acculturation in Brazil and Argentina is an exploration of questions of nationality in Buenos Aires, Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo, at the time when these cities were flooded with impoverished European immigrants. In this study, which exami

North Korea's foreign policy behavior has long intrigued scholars, puzzled laymen, frustrated negotiators, and aggravated policy-makers. This book brings together the work of ten of the world's foremost scholars and leading experts on North Korea to...

The modern world began with the clash of civilizations between Spaniards and native Americans. Their interplay and struggles ever since are mirrored in the fates of the very languages they spoke. The conquistadors wrought theirs into a new "world...

This work introduces and defends a radically different type of liberal political theory by severing liberal thought from all underlying moral foundations. Its aim is to present a type of liberalism capable of accommodating the richly diverse differences...

Radical Democracy and the Internet provides a systematic and mutual interrogation of radical democratic theory and Internet practice. Contributors critically examine a range of radical democratic theories in relation to online communication, from...

One of the potentially explosive issues of the modern era is a vast and growing disparity between the overwhelming predominance of elites in the decision-making process and the democratic ideal that people should participate in making decisions that...

A diverse body of research exists to explain why eligible voters don't go to the polls on election day. Theories span from the psychological (nonvoters have limited emotional engagement with politics and therefore lack motivation), to the social...

""A Third Letter to Edmund Burke on the Subject of the Evidence Contained in the Reports of the Select Committee of the House of Commons"" is a historical text written by Joseph Price. The book was published in 1782 and is a continuation of Price's...

""A Sketch of the Political History of Ancient Greece"" is a historical book written by Arnold Hermann L. Heeren and first published in 1829. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the political history of Ancient Greece, from its earliest...

""A Sketch Of The German Constitution And Of The Events In Germany From 1815 To 1871"" is a historical book written by Arthur Nicolson Carnock in 1875. The book provides an overview of the German Constitution and the events that took place in Germany...

""A Short Narrative of the Horrid Massacre in Boston"" is a historical account of the infamous event that took place on March 5th, 1770. The book was written by the Committee of the Town of Boston in 1849 and provides a detailed description of the events...

A Short History of the English Parliament V2 is a historical book written by Andrew Bisset and published in 1883. The book provides a comprehensive account of the English Parliament's history, from its origins to the contemporary period of the 19th...

""A Short History Of Our Own Times"" is a historical book written by Justin McCarthy that covers the period from the accession of Queen Victoria to the general election of 1880. The book is divided into chapters that discuss important events and people...

A Short Constitutional History Of England (1895) by Henry St. Clair Feilden is a comprehensive and concise overview of the evolution of the English constitution from the Anglo-Saxon period to the late 19th century. Feilden traces the development of the...

A Short Enquiry Into The Formation Of Political Opinion From The Reign Of The Great Families To The Advent Of Democracy (1885) is a book written by Arthur Crump. The book is a historical analysis of the formation of political opinion in England, from the...

""A Plea For The Constitution Of The U.S. Of America: Wounded In The House Of Its Guardians"" is a book written by George Bancroft in 1886. It is a passionate defense of the United States Constitution, which Bancroft believed was under attack by those...

""A Pawn In The Game"" is a historical novel written by William Henry Fitchett and published in 1907. The story is set in the 16th century and follows the life of a young Englishman named Richard Tregellas who becomes embroiled in the political and...

A Paragraph History Of The United States: From The Discovery Of The Continent To The Present Time is a book written by Edward Abbott in 1875. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the history of the United States, from the time of its discovery...

""A Memoir of the Union and the Agitations for Its Repeal"" is a historical memoir written by William Bullen in 1843. The book provides a detailed account of the political events that led to the formation of the Union between Great Britain and Ireland in...

""A Letter To The Governors, Legislatures, And Proprietors Of Plantations, In The British West-India Islands"" is a historical book written by Beilby Porteus in 1808. The book is a letter addressed to the governors, legislators, and proprietors of...

Dieses Buch beschäftigt sich mit der nordamerikanischen Demokratie und analysiert das Werk von Alexis de Tocqueville, der die amerikanische Gesellschaft und Politik im 19. Jahrhundert erforscht hat. Es enthält auch eine Kritik an den nordamerikanischen...

This comprehensive reference work provides a wealth of information on American politics and economics, exploring key topics such as government institutions, taxation, trade policies, and more. Lalor provides detailed analysis and insights into the...

Dieses Buch bietet eine detaillierte Beschreibung der politischen und sozialen Entwicklungen in Deutschland zu Beginn des 20. Jahrhunderts. Wilhelm Klemm, ein damals bekannter Autor, analysiert die Auswirkung dieser Veränderungen auf das politische Leben...

Dieses Buch befasst sich mit der Staats-Wissenschaft und beleuchtet die Unterschiede zwischen dem natürlichen und dem künstlichen Zustand der Gesellschaft. Es enthält eine gründliche Untersuchung der politischen Systeme und der Rolle des Individuums im...

Dieses Buch ist eine Sammlung von Schriften, Studien und Glossen des Schweizer Politikers und Historikers Anton Philipp von Segesser. Die Texte behandeln Themen aus der Tagesgeschichte von 1859 bis 1875 und geben einen Einblick in die politischen...

The Politics of Utility is a thought-provoking exploration of the idea that happiness can be achieved through technology and social progress. Mackaye argues that the ultimate goal of politics should be the happiness of the people. He proposes a radical...

Published in 1656, The Oceana is a political treatise by English philosopher James Harrington. Influenced by the works of Plato and Machiavelli, Harrington's book proposes a unique form of government that he calls an 'empire of laws and not of men.'...

Este libro es una obra política de la época de la monarquía absoluta en España. En este tratado, Antonio Pérez, secretario de Felipe II, reflexiona sobre las virtudes necesarias para gobernar correctamente un país. Pérez defiende la necesidad de un...

Este libro es una colección completa de los escritos políticos del filósofo español Jaime Balmes. Entre ellos se encuentran obras como 'El criterio' y 'El protestantismo comparado con el catolicismo en sus relaciones con la civilización europea'. Una...

In this collection of speeches and addresses, Henry Cabot Lodge addresses a wide range of political and social issues of his time. From the role of the United States in world affairs to the importance of education, Lodge's insights remain relevant to...

This book is a collection of political writings by James Harrington, a seventeenth-century English political theorist. The book includes his major work, Oceana, a utopian vision of a republic divided into small, self-governing communities. The book also...

Politics for the People Issues 1-17 is a collection of political essays by the Victorian writer and social reformer Charles Kingsley. Originally published in serial form in the 1860s, these essays cover a wide range of topics, from education and social...

A collection of insightful essays on politics and society, from distinguished authors Herbert George Wells and Roger Fry.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know...

A collection of insightful lectures on politics by Heinrich von Treitschke.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the...

Ce livre explore l'histoire et l'évolution des idées politiques en France, couvrant une grande période allant de la Révolution française jusqu'à nos jours. Les grands mouvements politiques tels que le libéralisme, le socialisme, le communisme et le...