Comparative politics

American politics seems to grow more contentious and complicated by the day, and whether American democracy works well is hotly debated.

The Tibetan Buddhist tradition has known over thirteen centuries of continuous development.

American politics seems to grow more contentious and complicated by the day, and whether American democracy works well is hotly debated.

Compelling, powerful, magnificent' THE TIMES In revealing encounters with monks, nuns, bishops and archbishops, in monasteries ancient and modern Victoria Clark measures the depth and width of the gulf now separating Europe's Orthodox East from the Catholic and Protestant West.

The era known as Reconstruction is one of the unhappiest times in American history.

The Tibetan Buddhist tradition has known over thirteen centuries of continuous development.

"Wokismus und Hypermoralität: Anmerkungen zur neuen Tugendwächterei"In der gegenwärtigen politischen Debatte, bestimmen zunehmend moralische Überzeugungen die öffentliche Debatte.

The era known as Reconstruction is one of the unhappiest times in American history.

Malise Ruthven tackles the polemic and stereotypes surrounding this complex phenomenon - one that eludes sim today, a conclusion impossible to ignore since the events in New York on September 11 2001.

With the new edition of my book "e;Between Utopia and Tyranny: The Fascination and Horror of Communism"e; I offer you an in-depth analysis of the phenomenon of "e;communism"e;, introducing you to the history and ideologies behind one of the most influential political movements of the 20th century.

Malise Ruthven tackles the polemic and stereotypes surrounding this complex phenomenon - one that eludes sim today, a conclusion impossible to ignore since the events in New York on September 11 2001.

Die Genealogie der Moderne steht im Gegensatz zu ihren politischen Apologeten, die so etwas wie ihre Legitimität erweisen zu können glauben, unter dem magischen Bann des Willens zur Macht, der als die treibende Kraft anzusehen ist, durch welche die Verdrängung des lapsarischen Urbewusstseins sich menschheitsgeschichtlich ereignet.

The book examines the politics of knowledge in global social policy, investigating how international organisations (IOs) have contributed to the emergence and development of social security as a global policy field.

Das Buch des Ökumenischen Patriarchen bietet eine fundierte Einführung in das reiche theologische Denken, die wechselvolle Geschichte und die mystische Spiritualität des östlich-orthodoxen Christentums.

Freedom of Religion protected in America for two hundred years by the Bill of Rights has become more a source of divisiveness than the binding force it used to be in American life.

Rolle und Einfluss der Frauen im politischen Katholizismus wurden bislang wenig beleuchtet.

Demokratische Imperien stehen vor einem besonderen Stabilitätsproblem: Sie müssen den imperialen Herrschaftsraum sichern, ohne dadurch die eigenen demokratischen Institutionen zu gefährden.

Religionen stellen sich heute als friedliebend dar.

This book examines how emerging environmental challenges are situated within existing International Relations (IR) theoretical understandings of ‘security’.

In today's complex and rapidly changing globe, understanding the link between social theory and social policy is crucial for addressing the diverse challenges that diverse societies face.

This book investigates how mental health in South Africa is conceptualised and constructed in public policy.

Die Theologische Fakultät Paderborn, die auf eine Stiftung von Fürstbischof Dietrich von Fürstenberg im Jahre 1614 zurückgeht, ist eine staatlich anerkannte Hochschule in Trägerschaft des Erzbischöflichen Stuhles zu Paderborn.

This book presents a comparative analysis of political governance and includes case studies from various African countries.

An accessible, nuanced introduction to contemporary Russian politics with the theme of stability vs.

This book explores how Chinese citizens influence both real and internet political participation via using internet.

In today's complex and rapidly changing globe, understanding the link between social theory and social policy is crucial for addressing the diverse challenges that diverse societies face.

This book examines how emerging environmental challenges are situated within existing International Relations (IR) theoretical understandings of ‘security’.

"Renaissance, Niedergang, Transformation, Deinstitutionalisierung, Entprivatisierung, Bricolage - die Erwartungen an das Schicksal der Religion in der modernen Zivilisation sind vielfältig.

This timely and thought-provoking book argues that public sector innovation ameliorates many societal challenges in Southern Africa, demonstrating how innovative practices are already improving service delivery and addressing governance gaps.

This book analyzes the impacts of growing political turmoil and distrust in democracy on public opinion, political communication and electoral behavior of Latin American citizens over the first two decades of the 21st century.

A fearless warrior for Christ.

Auch nach Jahrhunderten der Auseinandersetzung ist das Verhältnis von Politik und Religion nicht geklärt.

This book examines the rise of the modern state through six historical case studies of state formation.

Confidence in a faith is a subtle quality and lack of it shows in many ways, some contradictory.

Rather than an unintended by-product of poor state capacity, weak political and legal institutions are often weak by design.

Duyvesteyn critically examines the potential explanations for the escalation and de-escalation during conflicts involving states and non-state actors, such as terrorists and insurgents.