Political Science : Constitutions

An intimate, thought-provoking, and original appraisal of the meaning of religion in our time—. from the creator and host of public radio’s Speaking of Faith. Krista Tippett, widely becoming known as the Bill Moyers of radio, is one of the country’s most. intelligent and insightful commentators on religion, ethics, and the human spirit. With this book,. she draws on her own life story and her intimate conversations with both ordinary and famous. figures, including Elie Wiesel, Karen Armstrong, and Thich Nhat Hanh, to explore complex. subjects like science, love, virtue, and violence within the context of spirituality and everyday life. Her way of speaking about the mysteries of life—and of listening with care to those who endeavor. to understand those mysteries—is nothing short of revolutionary. more...

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On the basis of a wide-ranging synthesis of work in diverse fields of English, British and colonial history, this book makes a novel argument about the modernisation of the seventeenth-century English state. It also focuses on the role of class and gender interests in the state's development. more...

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This study brings together internationally renowned academics to provide a detailed insight into the theory and practice of state-building. more...

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The stability of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia remains critical to Western security and economic interests. This crucial study focuses on generation change and identifies individuals with greatest leadership potential; examines their political, social, and religious views, including of the US; and evaluates factors likely to influence the survival of the Sauds as a ruling family. Understanding who are the players and what they are likely to do is ever more important. Supplemented with basic documents on Saudi Arabia, this is a vital resource for business and political analysts. more...

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Examining the foundations of development, this book describes how societies can reconstitute themselves to improve their developmental well-being. It argues that the unitary state focus in theory and practice limits the creative potential of individuals to improve their mutual well-being through crafting capabilities for self-governance. more...

Price: $24.95