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The U.S. House of Representatives has been frozen at 435 members for almost a ... The U.S. House of Representatives has been frozen at 435 members for almost a century and in that time the nation s population has grown by more than 200 percent. With the number of citizens represented by each House member now dramatically larger... more

Why should states matter and how do relations between fellow-citizens affect w... Why should states matter and how do relations between fellow-citizens affect what is owed to distant strangers? How if at all can demanding egalitarian principles inform political action in the real world? This book proposes a novel solution through... more

How should we understand the relationship between citizens and governments and... How should we understand the relationship between citizens and governments and what are the obligations of citizens? In this substantially revised new edition of an influential text John Horton challenges dominant theories by offering an associative... more

The U.S. House of Representatives has been frozen at 435 members for almost a ... The U.S. House of Representatives has been frozen at 435 members for almost a century and in that time the nation s population has grown by more than 200 percent. With the number of citizens represented by each House member now dramatically larger... more

In Thinking in an Emergency Elaine Scarry lays bare the realities of emergency... In Thinking in an Emergency Elaine Scarry lays bare the realities of emergency politics and emphasizes what she sees as the ultimate ethical concern: equality of survival. She reveals how regular citizens can reclaim the power to protect one another... more

When Michael Scheuer first questioned the goals of the Iraq War in his 2004 be... When Michael Scheuer first questioned the goals of the Iraq War in his 2004 bestseller Imperial Hubris policymakers and ordinary citizens alike stood up and took notice. Now Scheuer offers a scathing and frightening look at how the Iraq War has been... more

This book examines accountability in the EU from different perspectives and co... This book examines accountability in the EU from different perspectives and considers whether EU citizens have real opportunities for holding decision-makers accountable. This book critically analyses five arguments which claim there are sufficient... more

The central feature of every true lottery is that all rational evaluation is d... The central feature of every true lottery is that all rational evaluation is deliberately excluded. Once this principle is grasped the author argues we can begin to understand exactly what benefits sortition can bring to the political community. The... more

Understanding politics in America is important for every citizen and resident.... Understanding politics in America is important for every citizen and resident. Knowing how politics works must be shared in words clear enough to be fully understood around kitchen tables all across the land. The essays and lessons offered here will... more

This ground breaking book provides empirical and theoretical insights into the... This ground breaking book provides empirical and theoretical insights into the interface between deliberative democracy and the rough and tumble of interest groups in advocacy politics. It examines how deliberative ideals work alongside the... more

Is the golden age of democracy really over due to the pressures of globalisati... Is the golden age of democracy really over due to the pressures of globalisation and the erosion of the nation state? Within this book Heinelt seeks to address the democratic deficit in political systems linked to limited Citizen Participation... more

A large body of electoral studies and political party research argues that the... A large body of electoral studies and political party research argues that the institutional context defines incentives that shape citizen participation and voting choice. With the unique resources of the Comparative Study of Electoral Systems this... more

Leatherbound edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf pr... Leatherbound edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Reprinted from 1833 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr d reprint. Illustrations Index if any are... more

This is first integrated book-length account of citizen responses to the new g... This is first integrated book-length account of citizen responses to the new global order. Based on a comprehensive survey administered at the end of 2000 in nine European and nine Asian countries this book demonstrates the diverse responses to... more

Can a baker refuse to make a wedding cake for a gay couple? Despite the U.S. S... Can a baker refuse to make a wedding cake for a gay couple? Despite the U.S. Supreme Court decision guaranteeing marriage equality in 2015 lesbian gay bisexual transgender and queer (LGBTQ) citizens in the United States continue to be discriminated... more

Citizens everyday conduct is shaped by governmental action yet there is much e... Citizens everyday conduct is shaped by governmental action yet there is much evidence that both front-line staff in public services and the people who use them can sometimes act in ways that modify disrupt or negate intended policy outcomes.... more

The first book to address children s statelessness and lack of legal status as... The first book to address children s statelessness and lack of legal status as a human rights issue. Children are among the most vulnerable citizens of the world with a special need for the protections rights and services offered by states. And yet... more

Soul of a Citizen awakens within us the desire and the ability to make our voi... Soul of a Citizen awakens within us the desire and the ability to make our voices heard and our actions count. We can lead lives worthy of our convictions. A book of inspiration and integrity Soul of a Citizen is an antidote to the twin scourges of... more

CONDITION – USED: Books sold are in GOOD or better condition. Good Condition... CONDITION – USED: Books sold are in GOOD or better condition. Good Condition: Minimal damage to the cover dust jacket may not be included minimal wear to binding most of the pages undamaged(e.g. minimal creases or tears) highlighting / underlining... more

CONDITION – USED: Books sold are in GOOD or better condition. Good Condition... CONDITION – USED: Books sold are in GOOD or better condition. Good Condition: Minimal damage to the cover dust jacket may not be included minimal wear to binding most of the pages undamaged(e.g. minimal creases or tears) highlighting / underlining... more