Comparative politics

Terrorism and political violence have invariably accompanied the progressive modernization of states; a socio-cultural reaction to the problems of social change and development.

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An EU and European nation-state perspective on the major policy issues in Europe since 1945.

Settlers feature in many protracted territorial disputes and ethnic conflicts around the world.

This book, which originated from the broadly held view that there is a lack of Rule-of-law in Mexico, and from the emphasis of traditional academia on cultural elements as the main explanation, explores the question of whether there is any relationship between the system of constitutional review - and thus the 'law' as such - and the level of Rule-of-law in a given state.

America's clergy are not just religious leaders.

Originally published in 1982 and based on the 1969 Oxford History of South Africa, this book discusses some of the trends in the historiography of South Africa before the beginning of large-scale mining operations in Kimberley in 1870.

Investigates processes of conversion in India from a comparative, multi-disciplinary and theoretical perspective, between, within and across religious traditions.

An examination of how the constitutional frameworks for autonomies around the world really work.

How secular are the political and legal concepts that underpin liberal democracy?

This book draws on critical theory to introduce readers to ways of exploring questions about the EU from a political economy perspective, questions like: -Does the EU help or hinder Europe's 'social models' to face the challenges of globalization?

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Parties in Africa are often described as organisationally and programmatically weak.

This book addresses the question of political legitimacy in the European Union from the much neglected angle of political responsibility.

The Oxford Handbook of State and Local Government is an historic undertaking.

Mining has played a key role in the growth of many towns in South Africa.

The shocking untold story of how the FBI partnered with white evangelicals to champion a vision of America as a white Christian nationOn a Sunday morning in 1966, a group of white evangelicals dedicated a stained glass window to J.

Externe Faktoren bei Demokratisierungen waren im Zusammenhang mit der so genannten Dritten Demokratisierungswelle lange kein Thema, und noch weniger wurde der EG bzw.

This publication offers the most wide-ranging examination to date of an intriguing country, one that is often misunderstood.

This edited volume examines the practices and applications of digital diplomacy in the OSCE Region.

The first biography in English of an extraordinary polymath whose great genius was stifled and finally extinguished by the Soviet Union.

This book explores the complex history of Catalonia in relation to Spain from an economic and political perspective.

A rich and compelling analysis of how cultural globalization occurs, including the structural conditions, personal meanings and social interactions involved.

Uganda: A Modern History (1981) provides a comprehensive political, social and economic history of Uganda from the beginnings of colonial rule in 1888.

In recent years, Islam whether via the derivatives of 'Political Islam' or 'Islamism' has come to be seen as an 'activist' force in social and political spheres worldwide.

Explains how bold efforts at profound progressive change provoked a powerful reactionary backlash that led to the imposition of brutal, regressive dictatorships.

This book argues that interests are actively forged through processes of politics.

Home to the largest Muslim minorities in Western Europe and Asia, France and India are both grappling with crises of secularism.

The book demonstrates the underappreciated extent and political importance of both positive and negative mass partisan attitudes in Brazil.

Much has been written about the law as it affects new and minority religions, but relatively little has been written about how such religions react to the law.

Although the United Kingdom's entry to the European Community (EC) in 1973 was initially celebrated, by the end of the first year the mood in the UK had changed from 'hope to uncertainty'.

At a time of widespread disillusion, citizens keep telling us how "e;frustrated"e; they feel with their democracies.

This first comprehensive study of the EU's diplomatic representation in the world, the EEAS, this book seeks to understand why it has failed to formulate a centralised policy towards external states.

One Nation Under God?

A unique interreligious dialogue provides needed context for deeper understanding of interfaith relations, from ancient to modern timesFreedom is far from straightforward as a topic of comparative theology.

This book examines the perspectives of American liberalism and conservatism in the new millennium-their general political and social philosophy and their positions in leading public issue areas-and evaluates them in light of Catholic social teaching.

This book investigates how political parties from 12 European countries used Facebook to inform, interact with and mobilise voters at the 2019 European Parliament election.

This book chronologically analyzes thirteen key US Presidents, from Washington to Trump, to highlight how religion has informed or influence their politics and policies.

Has male dominance in political life been broken?

This book provides a pioneering and original study of the regional effects of political Islam.

Poverty, increased inequality, and social exclusion are back on the political agenda, not only as a consequence of the Great Recession of 2008, but also because of a seemingly structural trend towards increased inequality in advanced industrial societies that has persisted since the 1970s.