Political structure and processes Books

This book examines the enduring influence of four major political thinkers; Carl Schmitt, Louis Althusser, Ernesto Laclau, and Jacque Rancière; and through themes like modernity, constituent power, decisionism, ideology, hegemony, populism, and...

John J. Kulewicz has lived a full and fascinating life as a lawyer while serving as a civic leader and raising a family in Ohio. In this candid, witty, and informative story of a life in progress, John recounts his most formative experiences, the...

Red, White, & Bruised is not just a poetry collection-it's a literary alarm bell.With searing verse and unflinching clarity, it rips through the myths of the American dream to expose the machinery beneath: generational poverty, political theater,...

La Démocratie Et Le Régime Parlementaire by Adolphe Prins offers a detailed study of democracy and the parliamentary system, with a particular focus on corporatism and the representation of interests. This work delves into the theoretical...

This is Volume 1 of "The Writings and Speeches" of Daniel Webster, offering a comprehensive collection of his most important works. As a leading statesman, senator, and orator of the 19th century, Webster's insights into American law, politics, and...

"Studies in the History of the Federal Convention of 1787" by John Franklin Jameson offers a detailed examination of the pivotal event that shaped the United States. This book delves into the historical context, debates, and compromises that led to the...

Abraham Lincoln's Don'ts offers timeless wisdom from one of America's most revered presidents. Compiled from Lincoln's letters, speeches, and personal reflections, this collection presents a series of concise and impactful pieces of advice designed to...

This is a biography of George Washington translated from the German of Ferdinand Schmidt. It offers readers a detailed account of the life and accomplishments of one of the most important figures in American history. From his early life and military...

The Life, and Martyrdom of Abraham Lincoln, Sixteenth President of the United States, and Commander-in-Chief of the Army and Navy of the United States is a poignant biographical work documenting the life and tragic death of Abraham Lincoln. Published...

"Uma eleição perdida" by Francisco Manuel Carlos de Mello, conde de Ficalho, offers a fascinating glimpse into the political landscape of 19th-century Portugal. Written with sharp wit and insightful commentary, this work provides a satirical...

He rose from the ranks of a colonial army to become one of the most feared men in modern history. To the world, he was a clown in a uniform-boastful, bizarre, and brutal. But behind the medals and erratic speeches lay a regime soaked in blood. In...

The Quiet Storm: Gandhi and the Power of PeaceHe wore no crown. He held no sword. And yet-he defeated an empire.At a time when the world bowed to violence and warlords ruled with iron fists, one man dared to defy power without ever raising a hand...

Since its inception, the European Union (EU) has revised its foundational treaties several times, resulting in national ratification processes involving different actors, with varying success. This book focuses on the politics of ratification of EU...

Examines the history, contemporary practice, and policy issues of non-union employee representation in the USA and Canada. The text encompasses many organizational devices that are organized for the purposes of representing employees on a range of...

This book explains how biopolitical arguments, theories, and perspectives have attempted to understand how life itself is being captured within the field of politics.

Evans and Hayden offer a fresh, timely, and mixed-methods approach for understanding how the emergence of virtual offices has impacted the representational relationship between constituents and members of Congress.

About the BookA RARE VIEW OF INDIA'S EVOLVING POLITICAL TERRAIN OFFERED BY ONE OF THE MOST RESPECTED JOURNALISTS, ASHUTOSH.In 2024, India cast perhaps its most important vote to date. There was a palpable fear that a clear majority for the Bharatiya...

This text takes issue with the notion that economic well-being of people derives only from quantitatively expanding commercial business activity. It argues that economic qualities flow from the natural and social environment, and that they are public,...

This innovative volume provides a theoretically informed comparative investigation of the links between revolutions, totalitarianism and democracy.

Highlighted by his experiences in San Clemente, California in September 1974 negotiating the pardon of President Nixon, Benton L. Becker is remembered in this thorough and heartwarming biography by his son. Following historical records and personal...

The groundbreaking Constitution of the United States has provided the framework and guiding principles that have enabled the country to flourish for 250 years. However, it is yielding to unrelenting attacks from all quarters. Cracks have developed and...

Das Problem Der Demokratie, written by Gustaf Fredrik Steffen and originally published in 1912, delves into the complexities and challenges inherent in democratic systems. Steffen, a prominent voice in early 20th-century political discourse, offers a...

Cantos de la prisión y del destierro is a collection of poems by Venezuelan writer Rufino Blanco-Fombona, likely written during periods of imprisonment and exile related to his political activities in the early 20th century. The poems offer a powerful...

This book examines the political philosophy of Baron József Eötvös and its reception abroad. Győző Concha delves into Eötvös's contributions to political thought and analyzes the critical responses to his work from international perspectives...

"The Progressive Party: Its Record From January to July, 1916, Including Statements and Speeches of Theodore Roosevelt" offers a detailed look into the activities and pronouncements of the Progressive Party during a pivotal period in American history...

Explore the multifaceted mind of Hugh Swinton Legaré in this comprehensive collection of his writings. Volume 2 of the "Writings of Hugh Swinton Legaré" features a rich assortment of his intellectual output, including his insightful "Diary...

This volume, "Goodwin Knight: Aides, Advisers, and Appointees," presents an oral history transcript documenting the experiences and perspectives of individuals who worked closely with Goodwin Knight during his time in California politics. Collected...

"Memoirs of Citizen Caussidière, Ex-Prefect of Police, and Representative of the People, Volume 1" offers a firsthand account of the tumultuous events surrounding the French Revolution of 1848. Written by Caussidière himself, this volume...

"History of Senatorial Elections in Iowa: A Study in American Politics" by Dan Elbert Clark offers a detailed examination of the senatorial election processes in Iowa during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. This historical work delves into the...

"A Sketch of the Life of John Winthrop, the Younger" delves into the remarkable story of a key figure in early American history. John Winthrop the Younger, son of the eminent John Winthrop, played a pivotal role in the establishment of Ipswich,...

This volume, "Memorial Addresses On the Life and Character of John H. Evins (A Representative From South Carolina), Delivered in the House of Representatives and in the Senate," preserves the tributes offered by the United States Congress to John H...

Delve into the world of Renaissance Italy and the life of one of history's most influential political thinkers with "Niccolò Machiavelli and His Times, Volume 2" by Pasquale Villari. This volume continues the in-depth exploration of Machiavelli's...

Memorials and Correspondence of Charles James Fox, Volume 3 offers a rich collection of letters and documents illuminating the life and political career of the prominent British statesman. Compiled and edited by John Russell Russell, this volume provides...

Despite, or perhaps because of, the vast number of witness statements and numerous texts, we will never know the true details of important events that happened in Ireland during the 1916 Uprising, its War of Independence, the 1921 Treaty talks, and the...

Examines the role of constitutional ambiguity across the entire spectrum of American history and how it impacts our interpretation of presidential power.While the rise of autocratic presidential powers has been widely noted by scholars in recent years,...

Sitaram "Mama" Ghanadat's life is a powerful example of courage and service, rising above caste discrimination, poverty, and social rejection. He came from the hilly Nandur plateau of Ahmednagar and moved to a big city like Mumbai. Through his struggles,...

The No-Fail Mission. We hear these words, but do we truly understand their meaning?This book, a joint venture between University of Toledo Press and Palmetto Publishing, profiles ten American servicemembers who earned the Presidential Service Badge. Come...

My 21 Years in the White House, first published in 1960, is the fascinating account by Alonzo Fields of his service as head butler under 4 presidents: Hoover, Roosevelt, Truman, and Eisenhower. Fields (1900-1994) began his employment at the White House...

This book delves into the core of representative democracy in order to explain its main features - institutional and imaginary - and to show the reasons for its increasing dysfunctionality. It explores the constitutional imaginaries of representation,...

This pioneering collection addresses the prospective fundamental/human right not to use the internet and the challenges that the non-use of the internet poses for democracy.

Germany's landmark 1998 election saw for the first time in the Republic's fifty-year historyan incumbent Chancellor and his entire government replaced. In this collection fourteen distinguished scholars, from both sides of the Atlantic, have come...

A survey of the history of women in Russia, this book is the result of the collaboration of leading Russian and American specialists on Russian women's history. It is divided into four chronological periods, and four main topics are discussed for each...

Interest-group lobbying is a controversial activity in American politics and this book provides a study of group power. This edition includes expanded coverage of the changing dynamics of power politics in America; new media venues and grassroots...