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There is a tendency in public debate to downplay the significance
of populism by attributing its rise to the inadequacies of those
who vote for populist leaders and parties. But this way of
thinking prevents us from seeing that the rise of populism may be
linked to problems and shortcomings in the way our democracies
work. In this important book, Armin Schäfer and Michael
ZĂĽrn argue that the rise of authoritarian populism is rooted in
two developments that are specifically political in character:
first, the takeover of parliaments by high-earning, highly educated
personnel; and second, the growing political role of
non-majoritarian institutions, like central banks and international
institutions, that remove decisions from public debate and entrust
them to experts. Contemporary democracy is increasingly
perceived as lacking openness and representativeness. More
and more citizens come to feel that politics is made by a closed
political class oblivious to the concerns of ordinary people, and
those who share this view are more likely to vote for authoritarian
populists. Although contemporary populists keep rubbing salt into
the wound of liberal democracy, their responses fail to solve the
problems of democratic politics. On the contrary, wherever
authoritarian-populist parties have come to power, they have
damaged democracy rather than expanding it or reducing existing
inequalities.
There is a tendency in public debate to downplay the significance
of populism by attributing its rise to the inadequacies of those
who vote for populist leaders and parties. But this way of
thinking prevents us from seeing that the rise of populism may be
linked to problems and shortcomings in the way our democracies
work. In this important book, Armin Schäfer and Michael
ZĂĽrn argue that the rise of authoritarian populism is rooted in
two developments that are specifically political in character:
first, the takeover of parliaments by high-earning, highly educated
personnel; and second, the growing political role of
non-majoritarian institutions, like central banks and international
institutions, that remove decisions from public debate and entrust
them to experts. Contemporary democracy is increasingly
perceived as lacking openness and representativeness. More
and more citizens come to feel that politics is made by a closed
political class oblivious to the concerns of ordinary people, and
those who share this view are more likely to vote for authoritarian
populists. Although contemporary populists keep rubbing salt into
the wound of liberal democracy, their responses fail to solve the
problems of democratic politics. On the contrary, wherever
authoritarian-populist parties have come to power, they have
damaged democracy rather than expanding it or reducing existing
inequalities.
Sooner or later, we all become disillusioned with this fallen world
as we encounter life's difficulties. But Christians have hope, a
promise from God: "Behold, I make all things new "-Revelation 21:5.
Authors Steven Curtis Chapman and Scotty Smith explore this bold
proclamation of God's commitment to redeem and restore all things
through His Son, Jesus Christ. They also reveal the important role
Christians play in this redemptive process.
This volume of thirteen essays focuses on the health and treatment
of the peoples of northern Europe and North America over the course
of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries.
This volume of thirteen essays focuses on the health and treatment
of the peoples of northern Europe and North America over the course
of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries.
Explore the life and art of legendary Navajo silversmith Fred
Peshlakai, and see how his masterful art began and evolved.
Beginning with the history of the Navajo people, it follows world
events impacting the American Southwest and the Navajo culture
precipitating in the development of their unique expressions of art
rendered with silver and stone. Nineteenth-century evolution of the
art form is reviewed, shining a particular light on certain
ambiguities regarding important interrelationships between its most
famous figures. Fred Peshlakai hailed from one of the most
recognized artistic bloodlines of his noble people. This book is
the beginning catalogue of his beautiful silver artwork with
hundreds of images and their individual technical and artistic
expressions discussed. No longer mythical, Fred Peshlakai is shown
to be one of the most, if not the most, influential Navajo artisan
to impact the creation of Navajo Silver Art and his art the
world-class art treasures that they truly are.
This accessible, user-friendly and bang-up-to-date introduction to
International Politics blends key facts and terms with strong
analytical commentary, examining the debates and issues of greatest
relevance to the study of the subject. Focusing on the period since
1900, the book provides detailed coverage of key events from the
origins of the First World War to the post-Cold War international
order. Written in a clear and jargon-free style, particular
features include: *The shift from Great Powers to Superpowers in
the first half of the twentieth century *The Cold War and post-Cold
War order *A fresh approach to understanding the relevancy of
theory *State and non-state actors *The challenge of globalization
*Order, justice and security in International Politics This clear
and authoritative account of International Politics benefits from
an exhaustive list of boxes, tables and figures, as well as
extensive cross-referencing throughout. This book is an essential
guide to understanding the challenges that face world peace and
security in the twenty-first century.
Life Performance for Students: Creating Your Best College
Experience guides students through the process of setting academic
and life goals and then building the skills, personal knowledge,
and optimal mind frame to achieve those goals. The text features
neuroscience and psychology research to help students better
understand the natural biological and psychological barriers to
success. Building upon this scientific knowledge, the book features
effective and sustainable interventions that improve individual
performance. Initial chapters challenge students to set large
educational goals and identify the new study habits and personal
living choices required to attain those goals. In following
chapters, the book uses neuroscience and psychology findings to
explain why they are likely to resist these new behaviors in favor
of more comfortable, longstanding but less effective old habits.
The final section provides students with a proven, interactive
mental strength training program that helps them cultivate optimal
conditions for the creation of the new thoughts and behaviors
required for high levels of academic performance and life quality.
Designed to help students transition into college and achieve
long-lasting personal success, Life Performance for Students is
ideal for courses in college success and freshman orientation. It
can also be used in courses which focus on performance psychology
for music or sports psychology.
We are all on a journey. A journey of discovery, whether it is a
physical journey that takes us to the next street to see what is
there or it takes us around the world. Then there is the inward
journey of discovery. What do we find there? This is such a
journey. What we find there may not be reality, but then again
there may be some elements of the real world intruding. After all,
all fantasy has a beginning in this world and it is how we see that
reality that makes us shape the fantasy. This is a journey through
a poets mind.
This story begins a long, long time ago, almost at the beginning of
time. Think of times when dinosaurs roamed the earth then go back
even further. Actually it was so long ago that very few people even
remember it, lost in the annals of time almost. It happened in a
little village called Hamburg, in a place far, far away, in a
country called Germany. To call it a village is being very generous
as it consisted of crooked ramshackle houses scattered higgledy
piggledy everywhere. In between the houses the pigs foraged for
food digging their snouts into the ground churning up the mud even
more. Then they would, mud and all, go traipsing through the
houses. And so begins the story that becomes a legend.
This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book
may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages,
poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the
original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We
believe this work is culturally important, and despite the
imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of
our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works
worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in
the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book.
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Belief (Paperback)
Stephen Curtis
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R515
Discovery Miles 5 150
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Ships in 10 - 15 working days
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Do you believe? Do you believe in the existence of Fairies and the
age old connection of them to the world of nature? Spring is
comming. New life should be exploding from all the wonderous forms
of nature. But something is wrong, life itself is dying. Faced with
a seemingly impossible task, Queen Cellista of the Woodland Fairy
Clan, must put a plan into action, if life itself is to survive.
There are only two people she can rely on to achieve the
impossible. One of them is less than co-operative, when faced with
the prospect of having to actually use some physical effort. The
other has been branded insane. The natural clock is ticking. If the
Fairies die, then so too does every living thing....
Compilation of 30 Christian pop music videos by artists including
Steven Curtis Chapman, Casting Crowns, MercyMe, Natalie Grant,
Michael W. Smith, Chris Tomlin, Point of Grace, Jeremy Camp and
Third Day.
Hurricane Katrina Damage Assessment brings together the results of
a comprehensive evaluation led by ASCE's Coasts, Oceans, Ports, and
Rivers Institute (COPRI). This committee report assesses the
geographical impact of the hurricane upon coastal, port, harbor,
and marine infrastructure, including levees. Notably, COPRI's
report offers ""lessons learned"" for the protection of existing
natural coastal barriers, re-establishment of lost natural coastal
barriers, and design of future coastal infrastructure to withstand
storm events of Katrina's magnitude. An enlightening read,
""Hurricane Katrina Damage Assessment"" will be of interest to
coastal engineers and anyone involved in natural disaster
management and prevention.
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