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Ireland's international reputation has suffered periodic fluctuation, from model case of rapid development, to exemplar of political and economic mismanagement. This book argues that both perspectives overlook more important and persistent features of Irish political life. -- .

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Presents bold and original proposals for the working of a democracy, and provides a radical reinterpretation of the concept and mechanics of representation and a structure that is designed to avoid concentrations of power and power-trading. It argues that mass voting should be abandoned in favour of statistical representation.

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The Scottish Referendum 2014 is an analysis of why the Scottish independence referendum happened, how and why Scotland ultimately voted 'No', and public attitudes towards the steps that should now be taken following the No vote.

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A controversial examination of how the US political system, despite Rock the Vote' rhetoric, works to suppress the vote - especially the votes of African Americans.'

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A collection of best excerpts from Lincoln's speeches and writings, that helps business leaders apply his principles to their own work and life. It shows the role of the leader in organizations both small and large, and reaffirms one's faith in the principles Lincoln held so deeply.

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An extraordinarily thorough collection of the Swedish diplomat's last writings and dispatches before his tragic...

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Recently introduced legislation and other proposal from government ministers threaten Australians' right to vote. Brian Costar and Colin A. Hughes argue that rather than watering down democratic rights we need to strengthen the key features of our electoral system.

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Offers comprehensive analysis of electoral politics in America's municipalities. Arguing that explanations of voting behavior are ill suited for local contests, the author puts forward a theory that the differences between local, state, and national democracies.

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Making Australia Slightly Better Than Average Again(TM) is Mark Swivel's soundbite manifesto as he embarks on a bid for the senate in 2019. Swivel argues our political class detached from the rest of us a long time ago and has no real purpose beyond preserving itself.

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Governments and NGOs - in an effort to promote democracy, freedom, fairness, and stability throughout the world - have organized teams of observers to monitor elections in a variety of countries. This book argues that the practice of international election monitoring is broken, but still worth fixing.

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Governments and NGOs - in an effort to promote democracy, freedom, fairness, and stability throughout the world - have organized teams of observers to monitor elections in a variety of countries. This book argues that the practice of international election monitoring is broken, but still worth fixing.

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An absolutely fascinating look at the world of political polling, examining the fallacies that appear to drive our politicians, drawing conclusions, some obvious and some counter intuitive.

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Dr Luthfi Assyaunkanie considers the search for an ideal model of polity and focuses on the santri generation, which entered the public arena in the 1970s.

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Davidson argues that a Marxist understanding of the meaning of contemporary nation-states must begin from the inseparable connections between them.

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Despite many claims to the contrary, Qubec and Canada demonstrate the continued importance of state institutional authority, even under Neoliberalism

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Drawing on interviews with many of the people who have influenced the devolution experiment, from politicians to ordinary citizens, this book questions whether the National Assembly will lead to a better democracy for Wales.

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An analysis of Scotland's first parliamentary election in May 1999, which also looks to the future of Scottish politics, Scottish social attitudes and Scotland's relationship with the rest of the United Kingdom.

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New Scotland, New Society asks a series of vital questions regarding the attitudes and behaviour of the Scots.