Human rights are an idea, a body of thought, and for many a source of inspiration. There are countless initiatives, large and small, national and international, from governments and private organizations, that seek to promote human rights. Together, all these initiatives form a global movement: the human rights movement.But the global human rights situation is not well – to say the least. Anyone who follows the news for a while can see this: persecution of political opponents, oppr...

From New York Times bestselling author of Lead From The Outside and political leader Stacey Abrams, a blueprint to end voter suppression, empower our citizens, and take back our country."With each page, she inspires and empowers us to create systems that reflect a world in which all voices are heard and all people believe and feel that they matter." **—**Kerry WashingtonA recognized expert on fair voting a...

American politics seems to grow more contentious and complicated by the day, and whether American democracy works well is hotly debated. Amidst all this roiling partisan argument and confusing claims and counterclaims, there has never been a greater need for an impartial primer on the basics of the American political system. This Very Short Introduction gives readers a concise, accessible, and sophisticated overview of the vital elements of American democracy, emphasizing both how these el...

**An accessible, actionable blueprint for how Democrats can build lasting, durable change—without having to amend the Constitution.“American democracy could disappear altogether within our own lifetimes. Everyone who wants to avoid that catastrophe must read his book.” —Guardian**The American electoral system is clearly falling apart—more than one recent presidential race has resulted in the clear winner of the popular vote losing the electoral college vote, and Tr...

International Law 1000 gives the most succinct description of the international legal system, making it accessible for any reader interested in the subject. From students to journalists, this book will be a great starting point for a clear understanding on how international law works and what its deficiencies are, each chapter requiring only a couple minutes of reading. In 1000 words or less, each chapter gives the bare bones of each sub-topic, such as treaty law, state responsibi...

Understanding American Politics provides a unique introduction to the contemporary political landscape of the United States by using as its core organizing feature the idea of "American exceptionalism," a concept that is at least as old as Tocqueville's study of American democracy.The second edition of Understanding American Politics maintains the unique strengths of the first edition while offering improved coverage of political institutions. A single omnibus cha...

Can a parliamentary democracy end America's constitutional crisis?Winner of the IPPY Book Award for Current Events I: Political, Economic, and Foreign AffairsAmericans face increasingly stark choices each presidential election and a growing sense that our government can't solve the nation's most urgent challenges. Our eighteenth-century system is ill suited to our twenty-first-century world. Information-age technology has undermined our capacity to face com...

Following in the footsteps of the highly successful Queer: A Graphic History, illustrator Jules Scheele teams up with Dr Laura Locker in this comic-book introduction to the political history of the Land of Opportunity.How dida political outsider like Trump win the 2016 presidential election? Why do someAmericans feel so strongly about gun rights? Is there a role for more than twopolitical parties in the system?Politicsisn'...

Exam board: AQALevel: A-levelSubject: PoliticsFirst teaching: September 2017First exams: Summer 2019Written by experienced teacher Simon Lemieux, this Student Guide for Politics:-Identifies the key content you need to know with a concise summary of topics examined in the A-level specifications-Enables you to measure your understanding with exam tips and kno...

How the search for power defines the American presidential officeAll American presidents, past and present, have cared deeply about power—acquiring, protecting, and expanding it. While individual presidents obviously have other concerns, such as shaping policy or building a legacy, the primacy of power considerations—exacerbated by expectations of the presidency and the inadequacy of explicit powers in the Constitution—sets presidents apart from other political acto...

Final Constitution of the Tunisian Republic adopted on 26 January 2014. This document is an unofficial translation prepared by Med-Ali Mekki on January 26 2015 and is provided for Information, Academic and Educational purposes. Copyright ©2015 by Med-Ali Mekki All rights reserved. This book or any portion thereof may not be reproduced or used in any manner whatsoever without the express written permission of the publisher except for the use of brief quotations in a book review , scholarly ...

The study of the presidency—the power of the office, the evolution of the executive as an institution, the men who have served—has generated a great body of research and scholarship. What better way to get students to grapple with the ideas of the literature than through conflicting perspectives on some of the most pivotal issues facing the modern presidency? Richard Ellis and Michael Nelson have once again assembled a cadre of top scholars to offer a series of pro/con essays that will ins...