Political structure & processes
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Political structure & processes
Paperback. Responds to the growing chorus of critics who fear that the politics of running for office undermine judicial independence. The author presents a comprehensive study of the impact of campaigns on public perceptions of fairness, impartiality, and the legitimacy of elected state courts - and his findings are both counterintuitive and controversial. Series: Chicago Studies in American Politics. Num Pages: 232 pages, 1 halftone, 15 line drawings, 20 tables. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JPHC; JPHF; LNAC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 15. Weight in Grams: 340.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Number of pages
- 232
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226291086
- ISBN
- 9780226291086
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€ 37.99€ 29.52
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Paperback. Tracing a central theme of Plato's "Republic", the author reconsiders in this study the nature and purpose of the comparison between the structure of society and that of the individual soul. With clarity and insight, he conveys the relation between the city and the soul and the choice between tyranny and philosophy. Num Pages: 130 pages. BIC Classification: HPCA; JPHC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 154 x 215 x 10. Weight in Grams: 206.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Number of pages
- 130
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226244372
- ISBN
- 9780226244372
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€ 34.99€ 27.64
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Paperback. Tracing the history of republican governments, this study moves from the Hebrew Bible, Solon's Athens and Brutus' Rome to the impeachment trial of Andrew Johnson, the Watergate proceedings and the Clinton impeachment. He builds up a definition of "republic" on the way. Num Pages: 368 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFCX; JPF; JPHV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 230 x 153 x 26. Weight in Grams: 650.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- University Of Chicago Press
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 368
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226224824
- ISBN
- 9780226224824
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Condition: New
€ 34.99€ 27.64
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Paperback. Num Pages: 258 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JH; JPHV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 203 x 133 x 15. Weight in Grams: 284.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1992
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Edition
- New ed
- Number of pages
- 258
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226222578
- ISBN
- 9780226222578
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€ 40.99€ 31.41
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Paperback. The Supreme Court's actions during the 2000 American presidential election seem sensible, legally legitimate and pragmatically defensible to some and an egregious abuse of power to others. This book offers a guide to the ultimate consequences and significance of the Supreme Court's decision. Num Pages: 266 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JM; GTB; JPA; JPHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 225 x 152 x 15. Weight in Grams: 371.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Edition
- Softcover Ed
- Number of pages
- 266
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226213071
- ISBN
- 9780226213071
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€ 31.99€ 24.82
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Paperback. Offers a guide to fundamental principles of American government as they were understood by framers of the Constitution. This book demonstrates clarity of The Federalist's argument, reveals its political (not merely economic) view of human nature, and describes how and why American regime combines liberal and republican values. Num Pages: 244 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JF; HBJK; HBLL; JPA; JPHC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 155 x 229 x 15. Weight in Grams: 406.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Edition
- New ed
- Number of pages
- 244
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226213002
- ISBN
- 9780226213002
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Paperback. This introduction to the constitution of the United States gives an overview of the articles and amendments. The author examines the three branches of the federal government and explains the relation between the federal and state government, and the separation of church and state. Num Pages: 160 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JPHC; LND. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 205 x 135 x 14. Weight in Grams: 210.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 160
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226131047
- ISBN
- 9780226131047
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€ 31.86
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Agenda Setting, Policies, and Political Systems: A Comparative Approac...
Christoffer Green-Pedersen
Hardcover. Before making significant policy decisions, political actors and parties must first craft an agenda designed to place certain issues at the center of political attention. This book includes essays that make clear the efficacy of the agenda-setting approach for understanding not only how policies evolve, but also how political systems function. Editor(s): Green-Pedersen, Christoffer; Walgrave, Stefaan. Num Pages: 272 pages, 28 figures, 11 tables. BIC Classification: JPB; JPHC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 60 x 90 x 20. Weight in Grams: 499.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- University Of Chicago Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226128276
- ISBN
- 9780226128276
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Condition: New
€ 95.07€ 78.49
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Paperback. In 1935 Venezuela consolidated its position as the world's major oil exporter, establishing South America's longest-lasting democratic regime. This text examines key transformations in Venezuela's polity, culture and economy, recasting theories of development for other postcolonial nations. Num Pages: 464 pages, 18 halftones, 25 tables. BIC Classification: 1KLSV; GTF; JHM; JPHV; KC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 232 x 157 x 27. Weight in Grams: 628.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- University Of Chicago Press
- Edition
- 1st Ed.
- Number of pages
- 464
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226116020
- ISBN
- 9780226116020
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Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 31.50
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Paperback. The ideal of a neutral, objective press has proven in recent years to be just that - an ideal. In Governing with the News, Timothy E. Cook goes far beyond the single claim that the press is not impartial to argue that the news media are in fact a political institution integral to the day-to-day operations of our government. Num Pages: 328 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JPH; KNTD; KNTJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 154 x 17. Weight in Grams: 446.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- University Of Chicago Press
- Edition
- Second Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226115016
- ISBN
- 9780226115016
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Condition: New
€ 36.99€ 28.82
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Paperback. The United States routinely has one of the lowest voter turnout rates of any developed democracy in the world. But are expansive institutional efforts like mailin registration, longer poll hours, and "no-excuse" absentee voting uniformly effective in improving voter turnout across states? This book deals with this topic. Series: Chicago Studies in American Politics. Num Pages: 240 pages, 22 line drawings, 20 tables. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJ; JPHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 15. Weight in Grams: 318.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226114217
- ISBN
- 9780226114217
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Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 26.71
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Hardcover. The United States routinely has one of the lowest voter turnout rates of any developed democracy in the world. This book places contemporary reforms in historical context and explores how state electoral institutions have shaped voting behavior throughout the twentieth century. Series: Chicago Studies in American Politics. Num Pages: 240 pages, 22 line drawings, 20 tables. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJ; JPHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 60 x 90 x 20. Weight in Grams: 454.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- University Of Chicago Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226114187
- ISBN
- 9780226114187
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Paperback. In this application of game theory to political phenomena, Cohen focuses on Chile and Brazil. He explores why democratic reforms failed in Latin America, arguing that political outcomes cannot be explained without treating beliefs and preferences as having a causal force in their own right. Num Pages: 196 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KLC; 1KLSB; 1KLSH; JPA; JPHV; PBUD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 138 x 11. Weight in Grams: 246.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 196
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226112725
- ISBN
- 9780226112725
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Paperback. Here is the unabridged version of the classic theoretical study of voting behavior, originally published in 1960. It is a standard reference in the field of electoral research, presenting formulations of the theoretical issues that have been the focus of scholarly publication. No single study matches the study of "The American Voter." Num Pages: 576 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JPA; JPHF; JPVK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 227 x 153 x 30. Weight in Grams: 770.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1980
- Publisher
- University Of Chicago Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226092546
- ISBN
- 9780226092546
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Condition: New
€ 57.04€ 48.48
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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.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Number of pages
- 216
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226087146
- ISBN
- 9780226087146
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Condition: New
€ 21.99€ 18.01
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Hardcover. 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 15. Weight in Grams: 386.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Number of pages
- 216
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226087009
- ISBN
- 9780226087009
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Condition: New
€ 61.79€ 52.12
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Paperback. Public policy in the United States is the product of decisions made by more than 500,000 elected officials, the vast majority of them elected on days other than Election Day. The author systemically addresses the effects of election timing on political outcomes, and her findings are eye-opening. Num Pages: 280 pages, 2 halftones, 13 line drawings, 28 tables. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JPHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 154 x 228 x 24. Weight in Grams: 408.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Number of pages
- 280
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226086811
- ISBN
- 9780226086811
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Condition: New
€ 37.99€ 29.62
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Hardcover. Public policy in the United States is the product of decisions made by more than 500,000 elected officials, the vast majority of them elected on days other than Election Day. The author systemically addresses the effects of election timing on political outcomes, and her findings are eye-opening. Num Pages: 280 pages, 2 halftones, 13 line drawings, 28 tables. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JPHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 161 x 236 x 23. Weight in Grams: 526.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Number of pages
- 280
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226086781
- ISBN
- 9780226086781
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Condition: New
€ 99.82€ 82.26
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Paperback. Num Pages: 221 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JPA; JPHC; JPVH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 157 x 229 x 12. Weight in Grams: 336.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1977
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Edition
- New ed
- Number of pages
- 221
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226078205
- ISBN
- 9780226078205
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Condition: New
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Paperback. This study offers an interpretation of the political battles that paved the way for reform in Iran. The author argues that the struggle for a more democratic Iran can be traced back to the revolution itself, and to the contradictory agendas of the revolution's founding father, Ayatollah Khomeini. Num Pages: 312 pages, 1 table. BIC Classification: 1FBN; GTB; JPH; JPW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 228 x 152 x 18. Weight in Grams: 530.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- University Of Chicago Press
- Edition
- (hc and pb published simultaneously)
- Number of pages
- 312
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226077581
- ISBN
- 9780226077581
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Condition: New
€ 37.99€ 29.62
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