Contemporary public administration reflects its historical roots, as well as contemporary ideas about how the public bureaucracy should be organized and function. This book argues that there are admin ... Read more
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The governance of the modern corporation is broadly understood as the mechanisms, relations, and processes for balancing the interests of stakeholders. It spells out the rules and procedures for decis ... Read more
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Offers the first short history of air warfare, analysing its influence on wars, campaigns and conflicts from the pre-WW1 period to today and beyond
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Introduces African politics, providing an overview of the different states and their systems
Explores the contemporary and historical influences on African politics, such as colonialism
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In Africa, progress can be seen across the board. Yet is this upturn sustainable? And is it comprehensive enough? Every day, migrants are dying in the Mediterranean. Should we really believe that all ... Read more
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The political trajectory of Latin America in the last decade has been remarkable. The left, which had been given up for dead across the region, swept into power in numerous countries: Ecuador, Brazil, ... Read more
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The rise of a populist conservative nationalism in the United States has triggered unease at home and abroad. Riding the populist wave, Donald Trump achieved the presidency advocating a hardline natio ... Read more
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The book examines (1) the relationship between political mobilization and the making of policy/ to grant socio-economic rights (2) the creation of institutions and (3) representation in public institu ... Read more
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A comprehensive overview of Al Qaeda, from its origins to today
Byman presents a nuanced view of Islam, Al Qaeda, and counterterrorism developed over years of careful scholarship
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American policies, the American economy, and the health of the American political system are all of crucial importance to the world - and to other Western democracies in particular. Yet in recent year ... Read more
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