With the end of the Cold War, the death of Communism, and the decline of Socialism, what are the primary issues, ideologies, and parties that now structure politics? Melzer, Zinman, and Weinberger have compiled essays from prominent experts to examine the politics of the past to help plot the political future.The first half of the volume addresses “Identity Politics” and “Big Government” and their respective places in the shaping of the United States political environment since the...

Colonialism and Its Legacy brings together essays by leading scholars in both the fields of political theory and the history of political thought about European colonialism and its legacies, and postcolonial social and political theory. The essays explore the ways in which European colonial projects structured and shaped much of modern political theory, how concepts from political philosophy affected and were realized in colonial and imperial practice, and how we can understand th...

A wisdom-packed, sea-tested guide to mastering the storms of life - inside and out.Unlock your hidden strengths with practical tools for resilience, gratitude, forgiveness, and mindfulness.Drawing on real stories from Navy decks to meditation halls, Capt Pratap Mehta equips you to transform your mindset and relationships - no jargon, just proven techniques.Whether you’re seeking clarity, confidence, or a fresh approach to self-growth, The Inner Toolbox offers reflectio...

A revolutionary way to get one per cent better every day!In every chapter of this book, you will find dozens of hardheaded, practical ideas, techniques, and principles that will enable you to harness the tremendous power of mastering your mind to gain for yourself the success, happiness, and satisfaction you want so much. A reallife case history dramatically illustrates every technique. Here, then, is what this book will do for you; it will show you how you can…But first, I h...

The Indian Constitution is one of the world's longest and most important political texts. Its birth, over six decades ago, signalled the arrival of the first major post-colonial constitution and the world's largest and arguably most daring democratic experiment. Apart from greater domestic focus on the Constitution and the institutional role of the Supreme Court within India's democratic framework, recent years have also witnessed enormous comparative interest in India's constitutional exp...

‘Rajputana Chronicles: Guns & Glories’ has a Compelling Visual Style In a world obsessed with the future, this fascinating book delves into our glorious past through the intriguing stories of the brave Bachhawat clan. Rajputana Chronicles: Guns & Glories has such a compelling visual style; you feel you're a part of the beautiful anecdotes, watching it all unfold before you. - Rajeev Masand, Film Critic for CNN-News 18 The Book is a Welcome Addition to ...

India faces a defining period. Its status as a global power is not only recognized but increasingly institutionalized, even as geopolitical shifts create both opportunities and challenges. With critical interests in almost every multilateral regime and vital stakes in emerging ones, India has no choice but to influence the evolving multilateral order. If India seeks to affect the multilateral order, how will it do so? In the past, it had little choice but to be content with rule taking-adh...

While a growing private sector and a vibrant civil society can help compensate for the shortcomings of India’s public sector, the state is—and will remain—indispensable in delivering basic governance. In Rethinking Public Institutions in India, distinguished political and economic thinkers critically assess a diverse array of India’s core federal institutions, from the Supreme Court and Parliament to the Election Commission and the civil services. Relying on interdisciplinary approaches an...

“Are we makers of history? We are made by history, and if we don’t know history, then we are like a leaf that does not know it is part of a tree. Nevertheless, if history were taught in the form of stories, it would never be forgotten. Thank you for sending me your anecdotal coffee table book, “Rajputana Chronicles: Guns and Glories” The thousand-year story of the Bachhawat clan. I look forward to the pleasure of reading it at length during quiet interludes and being enlightened about this...