Containing almost 200 entries from 'accountability' to the 'Westminster model' the Encyclopedia of Democratic Thought explores all the ideas that matter to democracy past, present and future. It is destined to become the first port-of-call for all students, teachers and researchers of political science interested in democratic ideas, democratic practice, and the quality of democratic governance…
In the aftermath of a terrorist attack political stakes are high: legislators fear being seen as lenient or indifferent and often grant the executive broader authorities without thorough debate. The judiciary's role, too, is restricted: constitutional structure and cultural norms narrow the courts' ability to check the executive at all but the margins. The dominant 'Security or Freedom' framewo…
Sylvia Chan examines the claim that liberal democracy on the Western model is the paradigm to which developing countries should aspire to provide good governance and economic success. The success of some countries, notably in Asia, which do not conform to that model has led many to question that link. Chan argues that these successful developing nations have enjoyed the economic and social libe…
This textbook helps you understand contemporary events and emerging global trends. Every chapter contains thought provoking case studies, box inserts with rival views on current controversies, a marginal glossary, as well as vivid graphs, maps, and photographs.
Introduction to Global Politics, Fourth Edition, brings together an expert team of international scholars to provide students with a current, engaging, and non-U.S. perspective on global politics.
The Globalization of International Relations -- Realist Theories -- Liberal and Social Theories -- International Relations enables readers to form a framework for analyzing the complex and constantly changing information that comprises our increasingly interconnected world. Opening readers’ eyes to the positive and negative events that occur across the globe every day, authors Jon Pevehous…
Uses the aggregate supply/aggregate demand model as a fundamental tool for learning macroeconomics. This book provides a balance of theory to application, allowing readers to relate the materials to their everyday lives using puzzles, issues, and examples.
This political theory textbook invites students to apply the concepts they encounter to real world politics. Each chapter includes a 2,000 word case study to highlight the theories that have been discussed.