Power in the Portrayal unveils a fresh and vital perspective on power relations in eleventh- and twelfth-century Muslim Spain as reflected in historical and literary texts of the period.
Examining the development of the process of presidential selection from the founding of the republic to the present day, James Ceaser contends that many of the major purposes of the selection system as it was formerly understood have been ignored by current reformers and modern scholars.
Veteran political journalist Scott Farris tells the stories of legendary presidential also-rans, from Henry Clay to Stephen Douglas, from William Jennings Bryan to Thomas Dewey, and from Adlai Stevenson to Al Gore.
Faith in the Voting Booth by National Association of Evangelicals leaders Leith Anderson and Galen Carey will help you clarify your own positions in light of your faith before you enter the voting booth.
Wir stecken momentan in der größten Krise seit dem zweiten Weltkrieg: Corona, Impfdesaster, Ukrainekrieg, Nahostkrieg, Inflation, Rezession – all das hängt miteinander zusammen.
Los cambios vertiginosos de las tecnologías de la información y la comunicación (TIC) han transformado tanto a los medios como a la impronta política de los ciudadanos, partidos y líderes.
One week after Ronald Reagan announced his candidacy for governor of California, the San Francisco Chronicle gibed: It was simply a flagrant example of miscasting.
Mi intención con este libro es contribuir al pensamiento de un momento crítico para el país, partiendo de mi experiencia como funcionario y legislador, como emprendedor y como vicepresidente de relaciones internacionales de uno de los clubes más importantes del país, River Plate.
A gripping in-depth look at the presidential election that stunned the worldDonald Trump's election victory resulted in one of the most unexpected presidencies in history.
Alexander Schuessler has done what many deemed impossible: he has wedded rational choice theory and the concerns of social theory and anthropology to explain why people vote.
In recent decades, governments and NGOs--in an effort to promote democracy, freedom, fairness, and stability throughout the world--have organized teams of observers to monitor elections in a variety of countries.
Thrilling and informative guide to the life and death of JFKIdeal for fans of In Cold Blood and Oliver Stone's JFKRevised and expanded version of DiEugenio's original bookTwenty years ago, before the ages of Obama and Trump, James DiEugenio wrote the first edition of Destiny Betrayed.
Cuando las desigualdades crecen y la concentración de riqueza deviene más ostensible, el concepto de clase emerge como una herramienta clave para comprender las sociedades actuales.
THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER, updated with a new PrefaceThe essential blueprint for a better future, by Labour's economic mastermind Stellar: brilliant, incredibly pragmatic Rory Stewart Refreshingly optimistic The Times No one has done more to re-inject sanity into our national policy Emily Maitlis'Everyone should read this book if they care about our country' Tom BaldwinGreat Britain?
The Advantage of Other is a practical, personable guide for anyone who has the right intentions around Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, but doesn't have the tools they need to create a long-term, sustainable cultural shift in their company culture.
En un mundo en el que las emociones tienen cada vez más peso en la política y en las elecciones, es fundamental comprender el papel que juegan en nuestra sociedad.
How reforms limiting electoral misconduct completed the process of democratizationBetween 1850 and 1918, many first-wave democracies in Europe adopted electoral reforms that reduced the incidence of electoral malfeasance.
Editors Pick for the Conservative Book ClubA roadmap to the future for RepublicansWith each passing election cycle, Republicans face stiffer and stiffer odds for winning elections at all levels.
LBJ aims to prove that Vice President Johnson played an active role in the assassination of President Kennedy and that he began planning his takeover of the U.
Twenty essential tips for picking great leaders from the father of modern politicsOne of the greatest political advisers of all time, Niccolo Machiavelli thought long and hard about how citizens could identify great leaders-ones capable of defending and enhancing the liberty, honor, and prosperity of their countries.
A primer on campaigning in ancient Rome that reads like a strategy memo from a modern political consultantHow to Win an Election is an ancient Roman guide for campaigning that is as up-to-date as tomorrow's headlines.
Party competition for votes in free and fair elections involves complex interactions by multiple actors in political landscapes that are continuously evolving, yet classical theoretical approaches to the subject leave many important questions unanswered.
How did Republicans manage to hold the White House through much of the past half century even as the Democratic Party held the hearts of most American voters?
This carefully crafted ebook: "e;The Political Works of Daniel Defoe"e; is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents:The True-Born EnglishmanAn Essay upon ProjectsThe Complete English TradesmanEverybody's Business Is Nobody's BusinessSecond Thoughts are BestThe Shortest Way with the DissentersAnd What if the Pretender Should Come?
En la Argentina, la "rosca política" tiene mala fama: es sinónimo de negociaciones en las sombras y al borde de la legalidad, de un toma y daca que está en las antípodas de las convicciones y el interés general.
A partir de 1811 y hasta la actualidad, nunca se ha podido gobernar a Colombia durante largo tiempo sin tener que pasar por las urnas; sin embargo, es poco lo que se conoce sobre la historia de sus elecciones, y dos siglos después, había estado en mora hacer el análisis de estas durante las tres primeras décadas del siglo xix (1809-1838).
Este libro analiza la campaña electoral presidencial de 1930 en Colombia, desde el segundo semestre de 1929, hasta el 9 de febrero de 1930, día de las elecciones.
La institucionalización de la participación ciudadana y de mecanismos de participación del pueblo en el ejercicio de su soberanía es la apuesta que hizo Colombia en la década de 1980.
La divulgación de los resultados después de cada evento electoral en el país suele limitarse a pocos datos parciales a nivel nacional, o de las grandes ciudades cuando se trata de elecciones locales.
