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(Un) Civil Society and Political Change in Indonesia
Taylor and Francis 2013; US$ 155.00(Un) Civil Society and Political Change in Indonesia provides critical analysis of Indonesia?s civil society and its impact on the country?s democratization efforts that does not only take the classical, pro-democratic actors of civil society into account but also portrays uncivil groups and their growing influence on political processes. Beittinger-Lee... more...
The 1,000 Wisest Things Ever Said
Biteback Publishing 2012; US$ 11.65Since 1901 the Nobel Prize has been the hallmark of genius, but Nobel laureates tend to be more than merely brilliant ? their idealism, courage and concern for humanity have also made them sources of inspiration and insight. The 1,000 Wisest Things Ever Said is a fascinating collection of quotes from the winners of this most prestigious award. It... more...
101 Ways to Win an Election
Biteback Publishing 2012; US$ 16.03In politics there are no prizes for second place. Packed with advice and practical examples, this guide reveals the insider secrets and skills you need to make sure you?re a winner on election day. In easily digestible bite-sized chapters, seasoned campaign professionals Mark Pack and Edward Maxfield share successful tactics from around the globe... more...
The 2008 Presidential Campaign
Rowman & Littlefield Publishers 2009; US$ 28.99Presidential campaigns are our national conversations_the widespread and complex communication of issues, images, social reality, and personas. In 2008, more people participated in the conversation, as voter numbers in every demographic group increased to levels of the 1970s. Here, political communication specialists break down the historic 2008 presidential... more...
5 Days in May
Biteback Publishing 2013; US$ 14.57When the May 2010 general election produced a hung parliament, Andrew Adonis and other senior Labour figures sat down for talks with the Liberal Democrat leadership to try to persuade them to govern Britain together in a Lib?Lab coalition. The talks ultimately resulted in failure for Labour, amid recriminations on both sides. Despite calls for him... more...
The Absent State
Hachette India 2012; US$ 22.64The spiralling crisis in Jammu and Kashmir; the Naxalite-Maoist menace that seems to be intensifying with every passing day; the disturbing reach of proxy governments run by militant groups in Manipur and Nagaland ? today, a quarter of India is being held hostage by violence and anarchy. What has pushed the country, which has otherwise held together... more...
The Absent State
Hachette India 2012; Not AvailableThe spiralling crisis in Jammu and Kashmir; the Naxalite-Maoist menace that seems to be intensifying with every passing day; the disturbing reach of proxy governments run by militant groups in Manipur and Nagaland ? today, a quarter of India is being held hostage by violence and anarchy. What has pushed the country, which has otherwise held together... more...
Accelerating Democracy
Princeton University Press 2012; US$ 29.95Successful democracies throughout history--from ancient Athens to Britain on the cusp of the industrial age--have used the technology of their time to gather information for better governance. Our challenge is no different today, but it is more urgent because the accelerating pace of technological change creates potentially enormous dangers as well... more...
Access to History for the IB Diploma: Origins and development of authoritarian and single-party states
Hodder Education 2013; Not AvailableEnsure your students have access to the authoritative, in-depth and accessible content of this series for the IB History Diploma. more...
Accountable
Atria Books 2009; Not AvailableAccountable provides real-life examples of how crucial issues -- including health care, education, the economy, unequal justice, and the environment -- manifest themselves in our communities. The book demonstrates the urgent need to hold politicians and ourselves responsible, because the stakes have never been higher. Accountable examines present-day... more...









