This book presents the legislative networks in charge of drafting democratic reforms as gatekeepers to the actual adoption, implementation, and internalisation of democratic norms in selected post-Soviet countries.

This engaging text helps students consider global issues through the lens of the many kinds of borders they cross daily.

A comprehensive introduction to public policy and the policy cycle, the fully revised second edition of this popular textbook offers a practical guide to the topic while remaining underpinned by cutting-edge research. Bringing together analysis of classic works alongside the most recent developments in the field, this book is guided by the following three crucial questions: What is public policy? Who participates in making and putting public policy in practice as well as in assessing its succ...

Following his #1 New York Times bestseller, Our Endangered Values, the former president, winner of the Nobel Peace Prize, offers an assessment of what must be done to bring permanent peace to Israel with dignity and justice to Palestine.

President Carter, who was able to negotiate peace between Israel and Egypt, has remained deeply involved in Middle East affairs since leaving the White House. He has stayed in touch with the major players from all sides in the conflict and has made num...

An eye-opening account of offshore finance: a secretive system making the rich richer while corroding democracy, capitalism, and the environment.

The ideal course companion or primer for any undergraduate student of IR - the skeleton of the entire discipline in one accessible book.

Clear, student-friendly introduction to the technical concepts and policies of contemporay governance.

A highly practical book for courses on human service/social work administration which takes students through the nuts and bolts of managing a human service agency.

Whether you're starting your BA degree or more advanced, this text is an essential companion for anyone seeking a comprehensive guide to International Relations. It’s the ideal companion for all undergraduate and postgraduate students of global affairs.