Zbirka: Politične strukture in procesi
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Russia Under the Old Regime(1995) PIPES, RICHARDAnalyzes the evolution of the Russian state from the 9th century to the 1880s. It describes the "patrimonial" state, and analyzes the failure of the peasantry, nobility, middle-class and clergy to stand up to the increasing absolutism of the tsar.Vezava: Mehka18,21 € -
Post-Democracy(2004) CROUCH, COLIN (UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK)* presents an original and polemical argument about the direction politics is taking in the 21st century, which is highly relevant to current debates centring around Tony Blair and New Labour.Vezava: Mehka23,15 € -
State Building(2005) FUKUYAMA, FRANCISWeak or failed states - where no government is in control - are the source of many of the world's most serious problems, from poverty, AIDS and drugs to terrorism. This book explains the concept of state-building and discusses the problems and causes of sVezava: Mehka14,01 € -
Rationality and Power(1998) FLYVBJERG, BENTIn the Enlightenment tradition, rationality is considered well-defined. However, the author of this study argues that rationality is context-dependent, and that the crucial context is determined by decision-makers' political power. He uses a real-world DaVezava: Mehka45,62 € -
Of Africa(2013) SOYINKA, WOLESeeks to understand how the Africa's history is entwined with the histories of others, while exploring Africa's truest assets: "its humanity, the quality and valuation of its own existence, and modes of managing its environment - both physical and intangiVezava: Mehka20,89 € -
On Royalty(2007) PAXMAN, JEREMYWhat is the point of Kings and Queens? What do they do all day? And what does it mean to be one of them? This title looks at our present incumbents to find out just what makes them tick.Vezava: Mehka15,41 € -
Revolution of the Mind(2011) ISRAEL, JONATHANDemocracy, free thought and expression, religious tolerance, individual liberty, political self-determination of people, sexual and racial equality - these values have firmly entered the mainstream in the decades since they were enshrined in the 1948 UN DVezava: Mehka40,39 € -
Oxford Handbook of Governance(2014)This Oxford Handbook will be the definitive study of governance for years to come. 'Governance' has become one of the most popular terms in contemporary political science; this Handbook explores the full range of meaning and application of the concept andVezava: Mehka70,32 € -
Iron Lady(2012) CAMPBELL, JOHNTraces the life of Britain's only female Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, from her upbringing in Grantham to her unexpected challenge to Edward Heath for leadership of the Conservative party and her eventual removal from power.Vezava: Mehka23,82 € -
Bolivar(2014) ARANA, MARIEThe dramatic life of the revolutionary hero Bolivar, who liberated South America - a sweeping narrative worthy of a Hollywood epic.Vezava: Mehka23,82 € -
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River of Time(1996) SWAIN, JONBetween 1970 and 1975 Jon Swain, the English journalist portrayed in David Puttnam's film, The Killing Fields, lived in the lands of the Mekong river.Vezava: Mehka15,41 € -
Team of Rivals(2009) GOODWIN, DORIS KEARNSOffers a study of one of the most legendary American Presidents in history. This title offers Barack Obama the model for his presidency, showing how Abraham Lincoln saved America by appointing his fiercest rival to key cabinet positions.Vezava: Mehka23,82 € -
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Country Of My Skull(1999) KROG, ANTJIEAntije Krog's full account of the Commission's work using the testimonies of the oppressed and oppressors alike is a harrowing and haunting book in which the voices of ordinary people shape the course of history. WINNER OF SOUTH AFRICA'S SUNDAY TIMES ALVezava: Mehka18,21 €
