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In Redeeming "The Prince," one of the world's leading Machiavelli scholars puts forth a startling new interpretation of arguably the most influential but widely misunderstood book in the Western political tradition. Overturning popular misconceptions and challenging scholarly consensus, Maurizio Viroli also provides a fresh introduction to the work

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Overturning popular misconceptions and challenging scholarly consensus, this book provides a fresh introduction to the work. Seen from this original perspective, five centuries after its composition, it offers new insights into the nature and possibilities of political liberation.

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This interdisciplinary book provides a timely analysis of the practical effects and potential limitations of New Labour rhetoric in the area of social justice and will be essentuial reading for anyone with hopes for the development of a more generous and inclusive vision of social justice for the future. -- .

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Redefining the French Republic is an innovative work. Explicitly adopting a multidisciplinary approach, the book investigates continuity and change in contemporary French politics, society and culture. -- .

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The most important book on the Eisenhower presidency in over a decade, Warshaw's edited collection provides extensive new data to support the view of Eisenhower as an activist, hands-on, involved president.

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Once a prominent feature of most theories on the structure and function of political systems, in recent years, social class or status has become one of the most neglected variables in research on contemporary American politics.

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On the basis of over 800 interviews and extensive archival research, the author reconstructs the life of Pamela Churchill Harriman, a woman who used her cunning, hard work and beauty to secure a place in the world of power and wealth.

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Recent controversies about Ronald Reagan's visit to the Bitburg military cemetery and revelations about Kurt Waldheim's past underscored the political problems inherent in Germany's military traditions and in the relationship of the army to National Socialism. The Allied victors disbanded the German armed forces after World War II, only to press fo

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This is a political biography of Hazen S. Pingree, Mayor of Detroit from 1890-1897, who established the first significant social reform administration of the time.

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This book is the only one of its kind, providing a clear and exhaustive analysis of the different approaches to the future of Britains second chamber.

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A gripping account of Indonesia's political and economic struggles, from the final days of Soeharto's rule through the first two years of Wahid's presidency. Kevin O'Rourke's accessible and compelling style conveys the drama of recent events along with an indepth understanding of the whole region.

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Calling for increased civic engagement, this book makes a compelling case for reforms that will democratize American elections and provide more power to the people.

Quick-fix plans to "restore democracy" are a dime a dozen.

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Examines what happens to sweeping and seemingly successful policy reforms after they are passed. This book shows the political struggle does not end when major reforms become enacted. It argues that the reforms that stick destroy an existing policy subsystem and reconfigure the political dynamic.

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Contributors argue that the cooperative efforts of NGOs and middle powers have positively impacted the use of child soldiers, the employment of cluster bombs, landmines, nuclear weapons, and the proliferation of small arms and light weapons.

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This is an accessible and readable synthesis of all available knowledge about refugee women in Britain and France, which offers a unique comparative perspective. -- .

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This volume introduces the reader to an important set of newcomers to America. Each chapter examines the cultural and social context from which the refugees came, traces their initial and long-term encounters with American society, and assesses their future prospects.

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Just as human rights issues are commanding increasing attention on both the international and local levels, the need to establish systems for promoting these rights and implementing programs for their protection is becoming a worldwide priority.

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European integration has profoundly changed the relationship between national and subnational governments and has led to the emergence of the Europe of the Regions.

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Explains foreign policy based on how states throughout the world have confronted the rapid emergence of a global economy and international institutions. This book uses a key issue - internationalization - to clarify other debates, from the notion of a democratic peace to the relevance of security dilemmas, and nationalism.