The No-nonsense Guide to Democracy
Title | The No-nonsense Guide to Democracy PDF eBook |
Author | Richard Swift |
Publisher | New Internationalist |
Pages | 153 |
Release | 2010 |
Genre | Political Science |
ISBN | 1906523304 |
Explores how democracy has been constricted and deformed by economic power-brokers and a self-serving political class from Birmingham to Bangalore. Swift considers the different tools people in power have used to manipulate democratic principles, such as freedom, to their advantage. Includes chapter-length discussions of topics such as the economic meltdown, Barack Obama, eco-democracy, democratising the economy and democracy in the global south. It is also a guide to the rich diversity of forms of elected government full of practical advice for voters.
No-Nonsense Guide to Democracy
Title | No-Nonsense Guide to Democracy PDF eBook |
Author | Richard Swift |
Publisher | Between the Lines |
Pages | 180 |
Release | 2010-05-21 |
Genre | Political Science |
ISBN | 1771130482 |
In this updated edition of the No-Nonsense Guide to Democracy, Richard Swift explores how democracy has been constricted and deformed by economic power-brokers and a self-serving political class from Birmingham to Bangalore. The book includes chapter-length discussions of topics such as the economic meltdown, Barack Obama, eco-democracy, democratizing the economy, and democracy in the Global South. It is not only a guide to the rich diversity of forms of elected government, but it also contains practical ideas for empowering today's voters around the world.
No-Nonsense Guide to Democracy, 2nd Edition
Title | No-Nonsense Guide to Democracy, 2nd Edition PDF eBook |
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Release | 2010 |
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In this updated edition of the No-Nonsense Guide to Democracy, Richard Swift explores how democracy has been constricted and deformed by economic power-brokers and a self-serving political class from Birmingham to Bangalore. The book includes chapter-length discussions of topics such as the economic meltdown, Barack Obama, eco-democracy, democratizing the economy, and democracy in the Global South. It is not only a guide to the rich diversity of forms of elected government, but it also contains practical ideas for empowering today’s voters around the world.
The No-nonsense Guide to Green Politics
Title | The No-nonsense Guide to Green Politics PDF eBook |
Author | Derek Wall |
Publisher | New Internationalist |
Pages | 135 |
Release | 2010 |
Genre | Business & Economics |
ISBN | 1906523398 |
Green issues and politics are no longer separate entities, and as environmental issues will only become more pertinent in the future, it will dominate the political spectrum. From climate chaos to consumerism, the crisis facing human civilisation is clear. Yet the response from polticians at present is still inadequate and environmental activists focus on single campaigns rather than electoral politics. The new addition to the No-Nonsense Guides measures the rising tide of eco-activism and awareness and explains why it heralds a new politcal era worldwide.
The No-nonsense Guide to Democracy
Title | The No-nonsense Guide to Democracy PDF eBook |
Author | Richard Swift |
Publisher | Verso |
Pages | 148 |
Release | 2002 |
Genre | Political Science |
ISBN | 9781859844700 |
Swift explores how democracy is constricted and deformed by economic power-brokers and a self-serving political class from Birmingham to Bangalore. Including chapter-length discussions of topics such as eco-democracy, democratizing the economy, and democracy in the southern hemisphere, the book is also a guide to the rich diversity of forms of elected government and contains practical ideas for empowering today's voters around the world.
The No-Nonsense Guide to Global Terrorism
Title | The No-Nonsense Guide to Global Terrorism PDF eBook |
Author | Jonathan Barker |
Publisher | New Internationalist |
Pages | 145 |
Release | 2008-10-01 |
Genre | Political Science |
ISBN | 1906523576 |
This is a highly accessible history of terrorism that looks at core examples from the Middle East, instances of state terrorism, and terrorist fringes of political movements. It covers the theories justifying and guiding terrorist acts and the battle of images that accompanies them. Jonathan Barker has taught political science at the universities of Toronto, Arizona, and Dar es Salam. He has researched local politics in Senegal, Tanzania, Uganda, and India. His other books include Street-Level Democracy and Rural Communities under Stress.
The No-nonsense Guide to Islam
Title | The No-nonsense Guide to Islam PDF eBook |
Author | Ziauddin Sardar |
Publisher | New Internationalist |
Pages | 143 |
Release | 2007 |
Genre | Social Science |
ISBN | 1904456618 |
A balanced portrayal of |real Islam|, looking beyond the common perceptions and polemical debates. It shows what Islam has achieved and shows why a better understanding of Muslims is needed throughout the world. But it also explains why Islam needs to make itself more relevant by showing it can create a tolerant and peaceful society, and explores the steps for reform. A plain-speaking, independent view that informs current debates and puts modern developments into the context of the history of Islam and its people.