Offers a practical introduction to the changing structure, forms, and functions of U.S local governments.

The updated ninth edition of Challenges of the Developing World examines political, social, and economic development in the diverse countries of Africa, Asia, the Middle East, and Latin America. In doing so, it explores the political economy of policymaking, investigates the uncertain dynamics of democratization, highlights the impact of ethnic and religious tensions on developing countries, and looks at revolution and military intervention in politics. Key issues such as the environment, sus...

Drawing on the latest research and debates and featuring contributions from leading experts in the field, this new, introductory textbook demonstrates how political scientists are tackling some of the biggest questions in UK politics today.

First published in 1980, The Meaning of Conservatism is now recognized as a major contribution to political thought, and the liveliest and most provocative modern statement of the traditional “paleo-conservative” position. Roger Scruton challenges those who would regard themselves as conservatives, and also their opponents. Conservatism, he argues, has little in common with liberalism, and is only tenuously related to the market economy, to monetarism, to free enterprise, or to capitalism.

It involves neither hostility toward the state, not the desire to limit the state’s obligation toward the citizen. Its conceptions of society, law, and citizenship regard the individual not as the premise but as the conclusion of politics. At the same time it is fundamentally opposed to the ethic of social justice, to equality of station, opportunity, income, and achievement, and to the attempt to bring major institutions of society – such as schools and universities – under government control...

The Brussels “EU Bubble” is a high-pressure, fast-churn and competitive environment where career success can often come at a high personal cost. Drawing on his own experience and the collective wisdom of many Brussels insiders, Jeroen Reijnen explains “the art of working and living in the EU Bubble” − in other words, how best to achieve a positive work-life balance in a city where people come and go, and burnout, rootlessness and loneliness are all too common.

As Jeroen explains: �...

An ideal textbook for exploring the themes and developments of working with children, young people and families from an truly interdisciplinary perspective.

This book gives social work students a clear understanding of current legislation and a thorough grounding in the key issues in mental health in Scotland.

This book is a must-read for anyone working within inter-professional settings engaging with children, young people, families and carers.

Wat is de overeenkomst tussen een politicus en een acteur? Welke toneel- en acteerwetten zijn handig voor kiezers om de politiek beter te begrijpen of te ontmaskeren?

Acteur, bestuurder en voormalig politicus Boris van der Ham toont in De koning kun je niet spelen een originele kijk op macht, politiek en democratie. Hij schetst het broeierige heden en verleden van het 'theater van de politiek', put uit zijn eigen ervaringen en sprak met acteurs van het Nationale Toneel in Den Haag. Ook komen ...