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Political structure & processes

Paperback. Eight of the last twelve presidents were millionaires when they took office. Why is it that most politicians in America are so much better off than the people who elect them - and does the social class divide between citizens and their representatives matter? The author answers this question with a resounding - and disturbing - yes. Series: Chicago Studies in American Politics. Num Pages: 216 pages, 61 line drawings, 8 tables. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JPH; KCP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 13. Weight in Grams: 272.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
The University of Chicago Press United States
Number of pages
216
Condition
New
SKU
V9780226087146
ISBN
9780226087146
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 21.99
€ 18.45

Paperback. A vivid ethnography of social movements in the barrios, or poor shantytowns, of Caracas, Venezuela. Num Pages: 336 pages, 30 photographs, 4 maps. BIC Classification: 1KLSV; JHB; JPH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 232 x 155 x 21. Weight in Grams: 488.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Duke University Press United States
Number of pages
336
Condition
New
SKU
V9780822346777
ISBN
9780822346777
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 31.99
€ 28.79

Paperback. Series: Brown Democracy Medal. Num Pages: 60 pages. BIC Classification: HPS; JPHV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 178 x 127. Weight in Grams: 57.
Publisher
Cornell University Press United States
Number of pages
60
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781501702747
ISBN
9781501702747
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 10.94

Paperback. Combining existing research with novel data from US presidential archives, this book shows that presidents make policy by largely ignoring the views of most citizens in favor of affluent and well-connected political insiders. It is suitable for those interested in US politics, public opinion, democratic theory, and more. Series: Chicago Studies in American Politics. Num Pages: 192 pages, 1 figure, 15 tables. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JPHC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 60 x 90 x 15. Weight in Grams: 318.
Publisher
University Of Chicago Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9780226234410
ISBN
9780226234410
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 32.99
€ 26.09

Hardcover. Combining existing research with novel data from US presidential archives, this book shows that presidents make policy by largely ignoring the views of most citizens in favor of affluent and well-connected political insiders. It is suitable for those interested in US politics, public opinion, democratic theory, and more. Series: Chicago Studies in American Politics. Num Pages: 192 pages, 1 figure, 15 tables. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JPHC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 60 x 90 x 20. Weight in Grams: 408.
Publisher
University Of Chicago Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9780226234380
ISBN
9780226234380
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 95.37
€ 79.61

paperback. Series: Princeton Legacy Library. Num Pages: 682 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JPHF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 254 x 178 x 35. Weight in Grams: 1171.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Princeton University Press United States
Number of pages
682
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691614366
ISBN
9780691614366
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 119.22
€ 90.56

Hardback. Series: Princeton Legacy Library. Num Pages: 682 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JPHF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 254 x 178 x 37. Weight in Grams: 1399.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Publisher
Princeton University Press United States
Number of pages
682
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691642017
ISBN
9780691642017
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 355.87

Paperback. Compares the demographic characteristics and political views of voters and nonvoters in American presidential elections since 1972 and examines how electoral reforms and the choices offered by candidates influence voter turnout. Num Pages: 232 pages, 44 line illus. 26 tables. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JPHF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 234 x 154 x 16. Weight in Grams: 372.
Publisher
Princeton University Press United States
Number of pages
232
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Edition
First Edition (US) First Printing
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691159355
ISBN
9780691159355
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 29.44

Hardback. As the first comprehensive effort to view the modern class action through the lenses of American constitutional and political theory, this book contends that the procedural device needs to be substantially modified to prevent it from violating key constitutional and democratic precepts. Num Pages: 328 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JPHV; LNAC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 23. Weight in Grams: 544.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Stanford University Press United States
Number of pages
328
Condition
New
SKU
V9780804752749
ISBN
9780804752749
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 150.58

Paperback. As the first comprehensive effort to view the modern class action through the lenses of American constitutional and political theory, this book contends that the procedural device needs to be substantially modified to prevent it from violating key constitutional and democratic precepts. Num Pages: 328 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JPHV; LNAC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 226 x 150 x 18. Weight in Grams: 431.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Stanford University Press United States
Number of pages
328
Condition
New
SKU
V9780804752756
ISBN
9780804752756
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 37.99
€ 34.36

paperback. Probes the implications of the emergence of the leaders for the future of African American politics. This title presents a theoretical framework based on the interaction of three factors: black leaders' crossover appeal, their political ambition, and connections to the black establishment. Editor(s): Gillespie, Andra. Num Pages: 352 pages, 43 black & white tables, 3 black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFSL3; JPHF; JPHL. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 228 x 154 x 20. Weight in Grams: 478.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Routledge United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
352
Condition
New
SKU
V9780415992169
ISBN
9780415992169
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 75.33

Hardback. Editor(s): Bilgrami, Akeel; Cole, Jonathan R. Num Pages: 448 pages. BIC Classification: HPS; JPA; JPHV; JPVH2. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 237 x 158 x 33. Weight in Grams: 746.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
Columbia University Press
Edition
1st
Condition
New
SKU
V9780231168809
ISBN
9780231168809
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 46.99
€ 33.81

Hardback. The United States today cries out for a robust, self-respecting, intellectually sophisticated left, yet the very idea of a left appears to have been discredited. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JPFF; JPH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 230 x 162 x 21. Weight in Grams: 444.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
224
Condition
New
SKU
V9780745644844
ISBN
9780745644844
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 60.49

Paperback. The United States today cries out for a robust, self-respecting, intellectually sophisticated left, yet the very idea of a left appears to have been discredited. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JPFF; JPH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 139 x 204 x 17. Weight in Grams: 266.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
224
Condition
New
SKU
V9780745644851
ISBN
9780745644851
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 15.88

paperback. Series: Brown Democracy Medal. Num Pages: 58 pages, 6, 6 charts. BIC Classification: JPHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 178 x 127 x 5. Weight in Grams: 88.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Publisher
Cornell Selects United States
Edition
Reprint
Number of pages
58
Condition
New
SKU
V9781501713408
ISBN
9781501713408
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 10.94

Paperback. Charles Doran examines why Canadian unity is important, what drives Quebec separatism in the American view, and the nature of the historical era that has shaped and conditioned secessionist impulse. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBC; JFC; JPHC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 227 x 153 x 21. Weight in Grams: 466.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
University of Toronto Press Canada
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
SKU
V9780802083913
ISBN
9780802083913
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 43.99
€ 38.74

Paperback. A collection of essays, which show how deliberative democracy should play an important role even in the debates about military intervention abroad. It is suitable for those who are intent on giving reason and reciprocity a more prominent place in politics than power and special interests. Num Pages: 232 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JPHV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 233 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 334.
Publisher
Princeton University Press
Number of pages
232
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691120195
ISBN
9780691120195
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 43.99
€ 31.19

hardcover. Why Democracy Deepens explains how socio-economic changes in India are shaping its politics to promote grassroots democracy. Num Pages: 202 pages, 29 b/w illus. 3 maps 13 tables. BIC Classification: 1FKA; JPF; JPHC; JPHV; JPR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 228 x 152. .
Publisher
Cambridge University Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
202
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
SKU
V9781107177512
ISBN
9781107177512
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 117.83

Hardback. John Medearis argues that democracies face challenges which go beyond civic lethargy and unreasonable debate. Democracy is inherently a fragile state of affairs because citizens create the very institutions that overwhelm them. Hostile threats are the product of their own collective activities, and preserving democracy will always entail struggle. Num Pages: 257 pages. BIC Classification: HPS; JPA; JPHV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 243 x 165 x 26. Weight in Grams: 536.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
Harvard University Press
Condition
New
SKU
V9780674725331
ISBN
9780674725331
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 52.99
€ 44.53

Paperback. Friedman discusses a government system that is no longer controlled by "we, the people." Instead of Lincoln's government "of the people, by the people, and for the people," we now have a government "of the people, by the bureaucrats, for the bureaucrats," including the elected representatives who have become bureaucrats. Num Pages: 18 pages. BIC Classification: JPHV; JPQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 18. Weight in Grams: 45.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1993
Publisher
Hoover Institution Press
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780817954420
ISBN
9780817954420
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 6.67

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