0
Your cart

Your cart is empty

Browse All Departments
Price
  • R0 - R50 (1)
  • R50 - R100 (11)
  • R100 - R250 (965)
  • R250 - R500 (4,667)
  • R500+ (26,763)
  • -
Status
Format
Author / Contributor
Publisher

Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > Political structure & processes

Three Days at Camp David - How a Secret Meeting in 1971 Transformed the Global Economy (Paperback): Jeffrey E Garten Three Days at Camp David - How a Secret Meeting in 1971 Transformed the Global Economy (Paperback)
Jeffrey E Garten
R465 Discovery Miles 4 650 Ships in 18 - 22 working days
The Gun, the Ship, and the Pen - Warfare, Constitutions, and the Making of the Modern World (Paperback): Linda Colley The Gun, the Ship, and the Pen - Warfare, Constitutions, and the Making of the Modern World (Paperback)
Linda Colley
R475 R450 Discovery Miles 4 500 Save R25 (5%) Ships in 18 - 22 working days

A work of extraordinary range and striking originality, The Gun, the Ship, and the Pen traces the global history of written constitutions from the 1750s to the twentieth century, modifying accepted narratives and uncovering the close connections between the making of constitutions and the making of war. In the process, Linda Colley both reappraises famous constitutions and recovers those that have been marginalized but were central to the rise of a modern world. She brings to the fore neglected sites, such as Corsica, with its pioneering constitution of 1755, and tiny Pitcairn Island in the Pacific, the first place on the globe permanently to enfranchise women. She highlights the role of unexpected players, such as Catherine the Great of Russia, who was experimenting with constitutional techniques with her enlightened Nakaz decades before the Founding Fathers framed the American constitution. Written constitutions are usually examined in relation to individual states, but Colley focuses on how they crossed boundaries, spreading into six continents by 1918 and aiding the rise of empires as well as nations. She also illumines their place not simply in law and politics but also in wider cultural histories, and their intimate connections with print, literary creativity, and the rise of the novel. Colley shows how-while advancing epic revolutions and enfranchising white males-constitutions frequently served over the long nineteenth century to marginalize indigenous people, exclude women and people of color, and expropriate land. Simultaneously, though, she investigates how these devices were adapted by peoples and activists outside the West seeking to resist European and American power. She describes how Tunisia generated the first modern Islamic constitution in 1861, quickly suppressed, but an influence still on the Arab Spring; how Africanus Horton of Sierra Leone-inspired by the American Civil War-devised plans for self-governing nations in West Africa; and how Japan's Meiji constitution of 1889 came to compete with Western constitutionalism as a model for Indian, Chinese, and Ottoman nationalists and reformers. Vividly written and handsomely illustrated, The Gun, the Ship, and the Pen is an absorbing work that-with its pageant of formative wars, powerful leaders, visionary lawmakers and committed rebels-retells the story of constitutional government and the evolution of ideas of what it means to be modern.

Inside Trump's White House 2019 - The Authorized Inside Story of His First White House Years (Hardcover): Doug Wead Inside Trump's White House 2019 - The Authorized Inside Story of His First White House Years (Hardcover)
Doug Wead 1
R590 R475 Discovery Miles 4 750 Save R115 (19%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

After dozens of books and articles by anonymous sources, here, finally, is a history of the Trump White House, with the President and his staff talking openly and on the record. In Inside Trump's White House, Doug Wead offers a sweeping, eloquent history of President Donald J. Trump's first years in the White House, covering everything from election night to the biggest political obstacles of his presidency. The book will include never-before-reported stories and scoops, including how President Trump turned around the American economy, how he "never complains and never explains", and insight into how his actions sometimes lead to misunderstandings with the media and the public. Inside Trump's White House features exclusive interviews with the Trump family about the Mueller Report, and narrates their reactions when the report was finally released. Wead successfully gained interviews with the President in the Oval Office, chief of staff Mick Mulvaney, Jared and Ivanka Kushner, Donald Trump Jr, Eric and Lara Trump, and White House insiders for this illuminating history.

The Rise And Fall Of Apartheid (Paperback): David Welsh The Rise And Fall Of Apartheid (Paperback)
David Welsh
R360 R321 Discovery Miles 3 210 Save R39 (11%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

On his way into Parliament on 2 February 1990 FW de Klerk turned to his wife Marike and said, referring to his forthcoming speech: 'South Africa will never be the same again after this.'

Did white South Africa crack, or did its leadership yield sufficiently and just in time to avert a revolution? The transformation has been called a miracle, belying gloomy predictions of race war in which the white minority went into a laager and fought to the last drop of blood. Why did it happen?

Professor Welsh views the topic against the backdrop of a long history of conflict spanning apartheid’s rise and demise, and the liberation movement’s suppression and subsequent resurrection. His view is that the movement away from apartheid to majority rule would have taken far longer and been much bloodier were it not for the changes undergone by Afrikaner nationalism itself.

There were turning points, such as the Soweto uprising of 1976, but few believed that the transition from white domination to inclusive democracy would occur as soon – and as relatively peacefully – as it did. In effect, however, a multitude of different factors led the ANC and the National Party to see that neither side could win the conflict on its own terms.

Utterly dissimilar in background, culture, beliefs and political style, Nelson Mandela and FW de Klerk were an unlikely pair of liberators. But both soon recognised that they were dependent on each other to steer the transformation process through to its conclusion.

Speeches, Correspondence and Political Papers of Carl Schurz. Selected and Edited by Frederic Bancroft on Behalf of the Carl... Speeches, Correspondence and Political Papers of Carl Schurz. Selected and Edited by Frederic Bancroft on Behalf of the Carl Schurz Memorial Committee (Paperback)
Carl Schurz
R676 Discovery Miles 6 760 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made available for future generations to enjoy.

Speeches, Correspondence and Political Papers of Carl Schurz. Selected and Edited by Frederic Bancroft on Behalf of the Carl... Speeches, Correspondence and Political Papers of Carl Schurz. Selected and Edited by Frederic Bancroft on Behalf of the Carl Schurz Memorial Committee (Paperback)
Carl Schurz
R677 Discovery Miles 6 770 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made available for future generations to enjoy.

Speeches, Correspondence and Political Papers of Carl Schurz. Selected and Edited by Frederic Bancroft on Behalf of the Carl... Speeches, Correspondence and Political Papers of Carl Schurz. Selected and Edited by Frederic Bancroft on Behalf of the Carl Schurz Memorial Committee (Paperback)
Carl Schurz
R644 Discovery Miles 6 440 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made available for future generations to enjoy.

Open and connected government review of Thailand (Paperback): Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development Open and connected government review of Thailand (Paperback)
Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development
R1,785 Discovery Miles 17 850 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
How to Vote (Paperback): Saskia Lacey How to Vote (Paperback)
Saskia Lacey
R238 R225 Discovery Miles 2 250 Save R13 (5%) Ships in 18 - 22 working days

Help teach students about the voting process with this nonfiction book. Made for young readers, the book includes a fiction story related to the topic, a bonus project, discussion questions, and other helpful features. This 24-page full-color book explains how the voting process works and encourages students to study candidates. It also covers essential concepts such as democracy and civic duty and includes an extension activity for Grade 1. Perfect for the classroom, at-home learning, or homeschool to explore elections, leadership, and being an informed voter.

A Collection of the Political Writings of William Leggett Volume 2 (Paperback): William Leggett A Collection of the Political Writings of William Leggett Volume 2 (Paperback)
William Leggett
R536 Discovery Miles 5 360 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made available for future generations to enjoy.

Congressional Government (Paperback): Woodrow Wilson Congressional Government (Paperback)
Woodrow Wilson
R539 Discovery Miles 5 390 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made available for future generations to enjoy.

Speeches, Correspondence and Political Papers of Carl Schurz. Selected and Edited by Frederic Bancroft on Behalf of the Carl... Speeches, Correspondence and Political Papers of Carl Schurz. Selected and Edited by Frederic Bancroft on Behalf of the Carl Schurz Memorial Committee (Paperback)
Carl Schurz
R678 Discovery Miles 6 780 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made available for future generations to enjoy.

Speeches, Correspondence and Political Papers of Carl Schurz. Selected and Edited by Frederic Bancroft on Behalf of the Carl... Speeches, Correspondence and Political Papers of Carl Schurz. Selected and Edited by Frederic Bancroft on Behalf of the Carl Schurz Memorial Committee Volume 2 (Paperback)
Carl Schurz
R678 Discovery Miles 6 780 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made available for future generations to enjoy.

Shadow - Five Presidents and the Legacy of Watergate (Paperback, Touchstone ed): Bob Woodward Shadow - Five Presidents and the Legacy of Watergate (Paperback, Touchstone ed)
Bob Woodward
R814 R718 Discovery Miles 7 180 Save R96 (12%) Ships in 18 - 22 working days

A New York Times Notable Book of the Year

Twenty-five years ago, after Richard Nixon resigned the presidency, Gerald Ford promised a return to normalcy. "My fellow Americans, our long national nightmare is over," President Ford declared.

But it was not. The Watergate scandal, and the remedies against future abuses of power, would have an enduring impact on presidents and the country. In Shadow, Bob Woodward takes us deep into the administrations of Ford, Carter, Reagan, Bush and Clinton to describe how each discovered that the presidency was forever altered. With special emphasis on the human toll, Woodward shows the consequences of the new ethics laws, and the emboldened Congress and media. Powerful investigations increasingly stripped away the privacy and protections once expected by the nation's chief executive.

Shadow is an authoritative, unsettling narrative of the modern, beleaguered presidency.

Principes de Bonne Pratique de l'Ocde En Matiere de Politique Reglementaire Guichets Uniques Pour Les Citoyens Et Les... Principes de Bonne Pratique de l'Ocde En Matiere de Politique Reglementaire Guichets Uniques Pour Les Citoyens Et Les Entreprises (Paperback)
Oecd
R883 Discovery Miles 8 830 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Human Nature in Politics (Paperback): Graham Wallas Human Nature in Politics (Paperback)
Graham Wallas
R535 Discovery Miles 5 350 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made available for future generations to enjoy.

A Modern Guide to Local and Regional Politics (Hardcover): Colin Copus, Richard Kerley, Alistair Jones A Modern Guide to Local and Regional Politics (Hardcover)
Colin Copus, Richard Kerley, Alistair Jones
R4,615 Discovery Miles 46 150 Out of stock

Utilising international material to explore the roles, functions, tasks, responsibilities, powers and actions of intra-state politicians and the institutions to which they are elected, this insightful book examines how local and regional authorities are pivotal in the democratic and governing arrangements of different countries. Expert contributors examine how regional and local bodies have authority over public services, local spending, land use and local regulation, while operating within the constraints and structures of their own national settings. The Modern Guide also considers the responsibility of local and regional powers in the promotion of community action and cohesion. Taking a comparative approach, country-specific chapters present detailed analyses of the similarities and differences between the shape and purpose of institutions which operate within the state and how they interact with each other and the national institutions of government. Exploring the concepts and principles behind power structures within governmental systems, this book will be a key resource for academics and students of public policy, regulation and governance, and public administration and management. Its presentation of models of the formation of government in an international context will also be beneficial for policy-makers and practitioners in these fields.

Britain's Great Immigration Disaster (Paperback): Gavin Cooke Britain's Great Immigration Disaster (Paperback)
Gavin Cooke
R294 Discovery Miles 2 940 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

In the long history of Britain as an independent nation all of the immigrant groups who ever reached our shores never amounted to more than one per cent of the population...before 1997. Between 1997 and 2010 more than five million foreigners were allowed to come and live in Britain unhindered and they now make up more than 13 per cent of the total population, one in eight... a total still rising by more than half a million each year. Ignored by fearful politicians is the fact that more than two thirds of all migration since 2001 has come from outside the EC and that Britain, a tiny island off the coast of Europe, has seen its population increase to such an extent that it now has more Muslims living within its borders than the whole of the United States of America. Based on current birth-rates the Muslim population of Britain will exceed 50 per cent of the total British population by 2050. There was no vote ever taken on such a radical transformation...it was not in any political manifesto and it was never discussed in Parliament but the consequences of this invasion has changed the face of Britain forever. As Britain prepares to receive another wave of immigration, this time from Romania and Bulgaria, the cost to the taxpayer incurred by the provision of additional school places, prison places, housing and welfare benefits remains shrouded in a fog of politically correct deceit. What cannot be concealed is the colonization of our towns and cities by people whose culture appears to be incompatible with our traditional way of life. Britain is now at a crossroads in its history almost as grave as the one encountered in 1939. Just around the corner are years of civil unrest, industrial action, religious strife and terrorist activity. Soon to come are restrictions placed on our liberties, our schools, our courts and drastic reductions in our living standards. This book examines the legacy that mass migration has left Britain and the prospects for its survival as a democratic nation state.

Handbook on the Politics of Public Administration (Hardcover): Andreas Ladner, Fritz Sager Handbook on the Politics of Public Administration (Hardcover)
Andreas Ladner, Fritz Sager
R6,727 Discovery Miles 67 270 Out of stock

This innovative Handbook puts the politics of public administration at the forefront, providing comprehensive insights and comparative perspectives of the different aspects of the field. Revealing the power configurations in different institutional settings, this Handbook considers the general influence of administration on political decisions and the subsequent consequences of its involvement. An impressive array of contributors discuss how public administrations can differ between countries and to what extent their characteristics are influenced by political values and preferences. More specifically, chapters address the structure and political function of the administration and its performance in countries including the USA, France, Germany, Sweden and Switzerland. Addressing the plethora of normative, empirical, and analytical questions surrounding the politics of public administration, this Handbook will be an invaluable read for scholars of public administration and political science. It will also be an essential reference point for all students and practitioners of political theory and management.

Secular Jinnah & Pakistan - What The Nation Doesn't Know (Paperback): Saleena Karim Secular Jinnah & Pakistan - What The Nation Doesn't Know (Paperback)
Saleena Karim
R621 Discovery Miles 6 210 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

People interested in the history of India's partition invariably ask the same question: Why did Pakistan happen? Or, what was the Pakistan idea? Focusing on M. A. Jinnah's political career, this book addresses the issue of whether he had a secular or religious vision for Pakistan, or perhaps something in between? Pakistan as a country has yet to find its proper place in the world. Logically, it is assumed that if we can reach a consensus on Jinnah's thought, then we can also resolve the long-standing question of what kind of state Pakistan was meant to be, and thus how it should develop today. Pakistanis are tired of self-serving politicians, landlordism, nepotism, the rise of religious fundamentalism, corruption, economic instability, and the semi-predictable cycle between incompetent bureaucratic and military regimes. Hence for Pakistanis more than anyone else, the debate over Jinnah is a highly emotive subject, and at its heart is a battle of ideas. Pakistanis are really trying to work out something much bigger than Jinnah's place in history. They are trying to find their own historical identity as well. A well researched and thoroughly-indexed book that has earned its place amongst the leading political commentaries on contemporary Pakistan.

A House Divided - The Feud That Took Cape Town To The Brink (Paperback): Crispian Olver A House Divided - The Feud That Took Cape Town To The Brink (Paperback)
Crispian Olver 2
R570 Discovery Miles 5 700 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

Cape Town, 2018. South Africa’s mother city is wracked by drought. The prospect of premier Helen Zille’s ‘Day Zero’ – the day when all taps run dry – is driving its citizens into a frenzy. When it’s announced that Mayor Patricia de Lille is off the water crisis, the predicament reaches its zenith and politicians turn upon each other.

And so begins a stupendous battle within the Democratic Alliance: who will lead Cape Town? It’s during this time that author and researcher Crispian Olver applies to the City of Cape Town to gain access to certain official documents as part of a research project. He is baffled when his application is rejected without explanation, but this only strengthens his resolve to explore how the city of his childhood is run. In particular, he has his sights set on the relationship between city politicians and property developers.

Olver interviews numerous individuals, including many ‘chopped’ from the city administration. What he uncovers is a pandora’s box of backstabbing, in-fighting and backroom deals. He explores dodgy property developments at Wescape and Maiden’s Cove, delves into attempts to ‘hijack’ civic associations, and exposes the close yet precautious relationship between the mayor and City Hall’s so-called ‘laptop boys’. But his main goal is to understand what led to the political meltdown within the Democratic Alliance, and the defection of De Lille to form her own party.

Community Wealth Building and the Reconstruction of American Democracy - Can We Make American Democracy Work? (Hardcover):... Community Wealth Building and the Reconstruction of American Democracy - Can We Make American Democracy Work? (Hardcover)
Melody C. Barnes, Corey D. B. Walker, Thad M. Williamson
R3,735 Discovery Miles 37 350 Out of stock

How can we create and sustain an America that never was, but should be? How can we build a truly multiracial democracy in which everyone is valued and possesses the needed political, economic and social capital so that democracy becomes a meaningful way of life, for all citizens? By critically probing these questions, the editors of Community Wealth Building and the Reconstruction of American Democracy seize the opportunity to bridge the gap between our democratic aspirations and our current reality.   In a moment of democratic disappointment and anxiety, politicians, policy officials, scholars and citizens desire an effective response. This book assembles new voices and novel perspectives that offer a compelling vision for democracy and the prospects and possibilities afforded by community wealth building, an emerging policy paradigm focused on community-based, creative solutions to systemic problems. The contributors explore how, by cultivating the capacities of citizens, American democracy can be revived - indeed, created - as a veritable practice of everyday life. Scholars of democracy in political science, history, sociology, public policy, economics, African-American studies and related topics as well as policy practitioners, journalists and students will appreciate the cutting-edge work by leading scholars and the contributions from impactful practitioners from the White House to City Halls, in this discussion of the challenges facing contemporary American democracy and the prospects for reform and change.

Handbook on Democracy and Security (Hardcover): Nicholas A. Seltzer, Steven L. Wilson Handbook on Democracy and Security (Hardcover)
Nicholas A. Seltzer, Steven L. Wilson
R6,451 Discovery Miles 64 510 Out of stock

The Handbook on Democracy and Security offers an insightful new interpretation of the topic that reframes the contemporary challenge of democracy away from competing ideologies or external existential threats, and centres on the security of democracy in the minds and lived experience of its citizens. With a global focus, it provides a cutting edge understanding of contemporary developments in democratic breakdown, investigating the role of new media, social media and the Internet. Expert contributors explore how democracy is affected by the resurgence of populism, terrorism and migration alongside the decline of independent mass media and associated conspiracy theories. The Handbook further argues that the security of government by the people is best understood through the security of people and examines the analysis of democratic security. Providing a diverse range of perspectives on how democratic breakdown occurs, this Handbook will be an excellent read for political scientists interested in human security and the effect of social media on democracy. Policymakers interested in policy prescriptions and stabilizing democratic backsliding will also find this an illuminating and informative resource.

Herndon's Life of Lincoln (Hardcover): William H. Herndon, Jesse W. Weik Herndon's Life of Lincoln (Hardcover)
William H. Herndon, Jesse W. Weik
R708 Discovery Miles 7 080 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
The Collected Works of Abraham Lincoln, Vol. 4 (Hardcover): Abraham Lincoln The Collected Works of Abraham Lincoln, Vol. 4 (Hardcover)
Abraham Lincoln
R719 Discovery Miles 7 190 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The collected letters, speeches, etc. written by Abraham Lincoln.

Free Delivery
Pinterest Twitter Facebook Google+
You may like...
Formwork - A practical guide
Geoffrey Lee Paperback R4,070 Discovery Miles 40 700
An Economic Analysis on Automated…
Rita Yi Man Li Hardcover R3,922 Discovery Miles 39 220
Handbook of Construction Safety, Health…
Patrick Manu, Gao Shang, … Hardcover R5,203 Discovery Miles 52 030
The Permafrost Environment
Stuart A Harris Paperback R1,065 Discovery Miles 10 650
Building Services Procurement
Christopher Marsh Hardcover R4,567 Discovery Miles 45 670
Employee Resourcing in the Construction…
Ani Raiden, Andrew Dainty, … Paperback R1,495 Discovery Miles 14 950
Estimating and Measurement for Simple…
Caroline T. W. Chan Paperback R1,493 Discovery Miles 14 930
Managing Knowledge in the Construction…
Alexander Styhre Hardcover R4,912 Discovery Miles 49 120
Construction Workers, U.S.A.
Herbert Applebaum Hardcover R2,805 R2,539 Discovery Miles 25 390
Design Solutions and Innovations in…
Robert Beale, Joao Andre Hardcover R5,153 Discovery Miles 51 530

 

Partners