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1) Politics
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Similar to Nicomachean Ethics, Aristotle explores another facet of good living by outlining the best governing practices that benefit the majority, and not the minority. In The Politics, he defines various institutions and how they should operate within an established system.
The Politics provides an analysis of contemporary government as it relates to all people. Aristotle discusses the positive and negative qualities of authority and how they affect...
2) Politics
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Politics (SparkNotes Philosophy Guide)
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3) Politics
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Aristotle’s Politics is one of the earliest, and at the same time one of the most thorough and balanced, accounts of politics. It provides extended analyses of the origin and function of the state; the proper distribution of political power among the branches of government; a classification of the different types of regime; the reasons why the different regimes fail and how to prevent such failure; and, in general, the principal details of practical...
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This fun and surprising book goes beyond words and lets numbers tell the story! In a fresh infographic approach, fascinating facts about U.S. presidential elections take a new twist and are explained by the numbers. Vivid and colorful stats, charts, tables, and graphs breathe new life into all things electoral.
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Robert W. Hefner is Professor of Anthropology and Associate Director of the Institute on Culture, Religion and World Affairs, Boston University. His recent books include Civil Islam: Muslims and Democratization in Indonesia (Princeton).
There is a struggle for the hearts and minds of Muslims unfolding across the Islamic world. The conflict pits Muslims who support pluralism and democracy against others who insist such institutions are antithetical...
9) The Nancy Pelosi way: advice on success, leadership, and politics from America's most powerful woman
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Christine Pelosi takes a close look at how her mother went from homemaker to Speaker of the House of Representatives -- and became the most powerful female politician in America. In addressing Speaker Pelosi's role in current events, she offers advice on politics, family, and friendship gleaned from her mother's life. This book serves as the perfect guide for anyone -- female or male -- looking to enter public service or prosper as a leader in their...
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The Evolution of Government and Politics: Venezuela provides an opportunity to explore the government and political structure of Venezuela and how the nation’s government evolved and changed through history. The young reader is encouraged to analyze past events and draw conclusions about how outside factors modified Venezuela s political system and world influence. The Venezuela title has been developed to address many of the Common Core specific...
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The most incisive comment on politics today is indifference. When men and women begin to feel that elections and legislatures do not matter very much, that politics is a rather distant and unimportant exercise, the reformer might as well put to himself a few searching doubts. Indifference is a criticism that cuts beneath oppositions and wranglings by calling the political method itself into question. Leaders in public affairs recognize this. They...
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Using the new C3 Framework for Social Studies Standards, Politics and the Media in the Global Citizens: Modern Media series explores the topic through the lenses of History, Geography, Civics, and Economics. Text and photos look at the history, basic philosophies, and geography of politics and mass media. As they read, students will develop questions about the text, and use evidence from a variety of sources in order to form conclusions. Data-focused...
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Robert W. Hefner is Director of the Program on Islam and Civil Society at the Institute on Culture and Religious Affairs at Boston University. Muhammad Qasim Zaman is Robert H. Niehaus '77 Professor of Near Eastern Studies and Religion at Princeton University.
Since the Taliban seized Kabul in 1996, the public has grappled with the relationship between Islamic education and radical Islam. Media reports tend to paint madrasas--religious schools dedicated...
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All countries in the world are run by different types of government. A government is the central body that makes the decisions of the people. In this book, you analyze the different types of government. You will also study the purpose of governments and how their powers are acquired, used and justified. Get a copy and begin reading today.
15) The clash of ideas in world politics: transnational networks, states, and regime change, 1510-2010
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"Winner of the 2011 Lepgold Prize, Mortara Center for International Studies, Georgetown University" John M. Owen IV is associate professor of politics at the University of Virginia.
Some blame the violence and unrest in the Muslim world on Islam itself, arguing that the religion and its history is inherently bloody. Others blame the United States, arguing that American attempts to spread democracy by force have destabilized the region, and that...
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The cast of characters seemed infinite in variety. Figures of monumental stature, ordinary men and women, heroes, villains, lovers and warriors, idealist, cultural icons, leaders of industry, family and friends, all appear in this looking glass of small-town politics and it's enthusiastic glam. The tale is one of rapture and regret, flashes of guilty pleasure and tearful refrain, proud achievement and embarrassing blunders. Then again, when all my...
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From campaigning for politicians, to speaking out on political issues, to running for public office, celebrities around the world have long played an active role in politics. Their presence in the public sphere often helps them make this leap, but is the fact that we recognize their names and faces enough to make them trustworthy political figures? The diverse viewpoints in this volume explore what role celebrities should play in politics, discuss...
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In addition to promoting cynicism among citizens, corruption fosters inequality, undermines democracy, and even threatens peace. Provide your readers with the tools to identify what does and does not constitute corruption and offer them examples of corruption in politics in the United States and abroad. This book also outlines steps that individuals and groups can take to combat corruption in politics, empowering readers to become engaged citizens....
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Fossil fuels are a valuable commodity at the forefront of national and international politics. Pipelines can create jobs and economic growth, not to mention delivering a commodity to people who need it. What happens when there is conflict about the land through which a pipeline travels? Such conflicts can lead to protests, stoppages, and even war. Readers of this comprehensive volume, which explores the topic from a multitude of angles, will learn...
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The issue of money looms large in American politics. A series of Supreme Court decisions have cleared the way for corporations and rich donors to pour money into the political system. Proponents of current campaign finance laws argue that it's their right to donate money. Opponents see unlimited corporate money as a threat to democracy itself. This important volume examines the role that money plays in politics and the arguments for and against the...
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