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Although numerous scholars have studied Late Republican humor, this is the first book to examine its social and political context. Anthony Corbeill maintains that political abuse exercised real powers of persuasion over Roman audiences and he demonstrates how public humor both creates and enforces a society's norms. Previous scholarship has offere

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Fuelling the controversies of the George Bush adminstration have been his speeches and public statements ("axis of evil", "mission accomplished", and others). This volume talks about the most critical issues of this presidential era, examined through excerpts from presidential speeches, public statements, and from opposing congressional arguments.

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This book examines whether the 2016 presidential election challenged conventional wisdom in political science or strengthened current theories. Political scientists examine topics ranging from voter trends, election issues, political parties, and congressional elections to see whether Trumps victory was truly as unconventional as many assume.

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This book examines whether the 2016 presidential election challenged conventional wisdom in political science or strengthened current theories. Political scientists examine topics ranging from voter trends, election issues, political parties, and congressional elections to see whether Trumps victory was truly as unconventional as many assume.

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Demonstrates that European influence on decision-making processes in Washington during the Cold War worked through three mechanisms: norms prescribing consultations among the allies; use of domestic pressures for leverage in trans-atlantic interactions; and, trans-national and trans-governmental coalitions among societal and bureaucratic actors.

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The book examines the role of cooperation and drug policies in the Americas in the twenty-first century, focusing on the major trends and challenges. It argues that one country cannot solve drug trafficking alonethe producing, consuming, and transit countries must work together and cooperate.

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The book examines the role of cooperation and drug policies in the Americas in the twenty-first century, focusing on the major trends and challenges. It argues that one country cannot solve drug trafficking alonethe producing, consuming, and transit countries must work together and cooperate.

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This book sets forth a case for capitalism guided by the skeptical stream of ancient philosophy represented by Cicero. Arguing that philosophy should be probabilistic and practical, this book stresses the primacy of social cooperation and human excellence.

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The Spratly Islands have represented a potential political and military flashpoint in the South China Sea for years, involving as they do various claims by China, the Philippines, Vietnam, Malaysia, and Taiwan.

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This volume is a study of the orchestration of cordial concurrence at the quadrennial nominating conventions of the two major political parties.

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This volume is a study of the orchestration of cordial concurrence at the quadrennial nominating conventions of the two major political parties.

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This book examines how corporations have expanded their market and political power on a global scale by internationalizing production on terms highly favorable to investors. It also details how corporate profits are increasingly dependent on a global exploitation of labor that has led to the latest crisis of global capitalism.

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This book explores how the partnerships between big businesses and civil society organizations are influencing the development and rights landscape in India. Can these collaborations lead to win-win solutions for marginalized groups or will they destroy civil societys resistance to market forces

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This book analyzes issues related to multinational corporations, their immense economic and political influence in a globalized world, and corporate social responsibility. It offers a unique discussion of corporate social responsibility in the emerging economies of Brazil, India, South Africa, China, Bangladesh, Chile, and the Philippines.