In the 3rd edition of the leading introductory textbook to planning theory, Allmendinger provides a wide-ranging and up-to-date analysis of planning theories, how these relate to planning practice, and their significance. Moving away from a linear, chronological model of progress over time from one paradigm to another, Allmendinger explains how and why different theories have gained dominance in particular places at particular times, giving the reader a holistic view of the field of scholarsh...

The purpose of NATO: From Regional to Global Security Provider is to provide a comprehensive analysis of the Alliance's new vision (the new Strategic Concept) and common security impact - associated tasks to be undertaken within a short and longer term time horizon. The book serves as a relevant and timely study of the most pressing issues facing NATO today - including recent lessons gained. It provides recommendations for consideration and further discussion (i.e., the "what" and the "how" r...

Over populisme wordt veel gesproken en geschreven, maar de betekenis van de term varieert. Wat is populisme echt? Wie zijn populistische leiders? En wat is de relatie tussen populisme en democratie? Dit Elementaire Deeltje beantwoordt deze vragen op een heldere manier.

Cas Mudde en Cristóbal Rovira Kaltwasser omschrijven populisme als een ideologie die de samenleving in twee groepen scheidt: die van het 'echte volk' versus die van de 'corrupte elite'. Aan de hand van diverse populistische be...

Deze inleiding in de politieke wetenschap geeft een goede basis om de ingrijpende veranderingen in de politiek in en buiten Nederland te doorgronden. Nieuwe stromingen, bewegingen en ideeën spelen een steeds belangrijkere rol, traditionele machtsposities brokkelen af, nieuwe machten komen op. Soms kunnen we veranderingen begrijpen met bestaande inzichten en theorieën, maar soms dienen we onze theorieën aan te passen in het licht van de nieuwste ontwikkelingen.

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'This lucid guide is essential reading' GuardianFrom Donald Trump to Recep Erdogan, populists are on the rise across the globe. But what exactly is populism? Should everyone who criticizes Wall Street or Washington be called a populist? What precisely is the difference between right-wing and left-wing populism? Does populism bring government closer to the people or is it a threat to democracy? Who are "the people" anyway and who can speak in their name? These questions have never been more pr...

This book offers the most comprehensive and up-to-date introduction to comparative inquiry, research, and scholarship. It also benefits from an international focus, taking into consideration nearly 200 countries.

The definitive textbook on EU politics and governance, now in its 8th edition, has been thoroughly updated to take into account the ongoing developments and evolution of the EU. Major changes, recent developments, and the crises that have befallen the union in recent times are analysed within this context. This includes eurozone crisis, the migration crisis, and the UK's decision to leave the EU.

Acclaimed author and academic Neill Nugent has written a comprehensive text, enabling students wi...

An Introduction to Sustainability provides students with a comprehensive overview of the key concepts and ideas which are encompassed within the growing subject of sustainability. This is an essential textbook for any sustainability course.

Public Policy Analysis, the most widely cited book on the subject, provides students with a comprehensive methodology of policy analysis. It starts from the premise that policy analysis is an applied social science discipline designed for solving practical problems facing public and nonprofit organizations. This thoroughly revised sixth edition contains a number of important updates: Each chapter includes an all-new "big ideas" case study in policy analysis to stimulate student interest in ti...