Constitutions

Written by 55 of the richest white men, and signed by only 39 of them, the US constitution is the sacred text of American nationalism. Popular perceptions of it are mired in idolatry, myth and misinformation - many Americans have opinions on the...

Public choice, an important subdiscipline in the field of political theory, seeks to understand how people and societies make decisions affecting their collective lives. Relying heavily on theoretical models of decision making, public choice postulates...

On January 6, 2021, white supremacists, Christian nationalists, and other supporters of President Donald Trump stormed the US Capitol in an attempt to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election. The insurrection was widely denounced as an...

The Year of Three Kings capturesa world where loyalty is fragile, war isbrutal and personal ambition can be botha driving force and a downfall.

Everything you need to know about the Australian constitution – its past, present and future.Far from being an unchangeable, technical legal contract, The People’s Guide to the Australian Constitution illustrates how the Australian Constitution gives...

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Originally published in 1964, this book remains a seminal source for contemporary political scientists and offers exceptional insights into notions of responsibility. Wahlke (1971) describes it as 'one of the best analytical surveys of representation.'...

Proudly read and display the blueprint for American democracy with this stunning, unabridged edition featuring sprayed edges and a foil-embossed faux-leather cover.Written by Alexander Hamilton, John Jay, and James Madison between October 1787 and May...

Since its initial publication in 1995, this book has become the classic work on every important element of the tumultuous national gun debate in America. This new edition brings together the latest developments and research in gun politics, policy, law,...

First published in 2003, Decentring the Indian Nation examines the various centrifugal forces apparent in recent Indian politics. After achieving independence in 1947 India's elite opted to build a modern nation-state. This idea was carefully nurtured...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780813079370Author Robert CassanelloFormat HardbackPage Count 234Imprint University Press of FloridaPublisher University Press of Florida

Concealed within the walls of settlements along the Green-Line, the border between Israel and the occupied West-Bank, is a complex history of territoriality, privatisation and multifaceted class dynamics. Since the late 1970s, the state aimed to expand...

The Indian Constitution has held the country together for 75 years now. This volume demonstrates the Constitution is not a static document and has seen several amendments and interpretations over the years. It delves into how the document has worked for...