Welcome to our book review site go-pdf.online!
You may have to Search all our reviewed books and magazines, click the sign up button below to create a free account.
The Politics of Recall Elections
This edited volume presents the first comprehensive analysis of recall processes which have spread globally since the end of the Cold War, and which are now re-configuring the political dynamics of electoral democracy. Drawing on the expertise of country experts, the book provides a coherent and theoretically informed framework for mapping and evaluating this fast-evolving phenomenon. While the existing literature on the subject has so far focused on isolated single-country studies, the collection brings recall experiments to centre stage as it relates them to current crises in the traditional variants of representative democracy. It explains why the spread of recall innovations is set to continue, and to pass a threshold from inattention to urgent engagement. The authors further provide original insights into the rationale for recall, as well as guidance on minimising the accompanying risks.
Deliberative Democracy
The contributions in this anthology address tensions that arise between reason and politics in a democracy inspired by the ideal of achieving reasoned agreement among free and equal citizens.
The Failure of Presidential Democracy: The Case of Latin America
Preface p. ix Part I Introduction Presidential or Parliamentary Democracy: Does It Make a Difference? Juan J. Linz p. 3 Part II The Experience of Latin American Presidentialism 6. Party Politics and the Crisis of Presidentialism in Chile: A Proposal for a Parliamentary Form of Government Arturo Valenzuela p. 91 7. Presidentialism and Democratic Stability in Uruguay Luis Eduardo Gonzalez and Charles Guy Gillespie p. 151 8. Brazil: Toward Parliamentarism? Bolivar Lamounier p. 179 9. Presidentialism and Colombian Politics Jonathan Hartlyn p. 220 10. Loose Parties, "Floating" Politicians, and Institutional Stress: Presidentialism in Ecuador, 1979-1988 Catherine M. Conaghan p. 254 11. Presidents, Messiahs, and Constitutional Breakdowns in Peru Cynthia Mcclintock p. 286 12. Venezuela: Democratic despite Presidentialism Michael Coppedge p. 322 Notes on Contributors p. 349 Index.
The Crooked House
DigiCat Publishing presents to you this special edition of "The Crooked House" by Brandon Fleming. DigiCat Publishing considers every written word to be a legacy of humankind. Every DigiCat book has been carefully reproduced for republishing in a new modern format. The books are available in print, as well as ebooks. DigiCat hopes you will treat this work with the acknowledgment and passion it deserves as a classic of world literature.
Classic Maya Place Names
The authors present evidence that specific place names do exist in Maya inscriptions, and show that identifying these names sheds considerable light on both past and present questions about the Maya.
When Political Parties Die
This book presents a theory of political disalignment and a revised theory of party realignment, using four case studies from the United States, Canada, Great Britain, and Italy to illustrate these concepts. Why do major political parties die? The shelf life of minor parties in democracies tends to be short, but major parties tend to be highly durable. The Democratic Party of the United States and the Conservative Party of the United Kingdom have been going strong for two centuries. Major parties perpetuate themselves by maintaining a consistent ideology on major national issues, even at the cost of periodic defeats at the polls. In American politics, ideological polarization maintains the v...
Best Dad Ever
There's nobody quite like your dad, so show him just how much he means to you with this beautiful collection of heart-warming quotes and sayings This is a handsome little gift book filled with heartfelt quotes and sayings to help the reader express love and appreciation for their father. This book is for the dad who gives the best hugs, who tells amazing stories, who knows just what to say - and who's always there to lend a helping hand. Simply put, it's a book for a dad in a million! Within these pages you will find a raft of heartfelt quotes about the joys and quirks of fatherhood, and a host of thoughtful sayings to help you to express your love and appreciation. Dip into these pages to enjoy classic quotes such as: What do I owe my father? Everything. - Henry van Dyke Are we not like two volumes of one book? - Marceline Desbordes-Valmore With 160 handsomely designed pages of wit and affection, it's the ideal small gift to make him smile and show him he's the best dad ever!
Ancient Mesoamerica
In this revised and updated 1993 edition the authors synthesize recent research to provide a comprehensive survey of Mesoamerica.
The Lords of Lambityeco
The Valley of Oaxaca was unified under the rule of Monte Albán until its collapse around AD 800. Using findings from John Paddock’s long-term excavations at Lambityeco from 1961 to 1976, Michael Lind and Javier Urcid examine the political and social organization of the ancient community during the Xoo Phase (Late Classic period).Focusing on change within this single archaeological period rather than between time periods, The Lords of Lambityeco traces the changing political relationships between Lambityeco and Monte Albán that led to the fall of the Zapotec state. Using detailed analysis of elite and common houses, tombs, and associated artifacts, the authors demonstrate increased politi...
Hungarian Dance Number 6 Easy Violin Sheet Music
Hungarian Dance Number 6 for Easy Violin A SilverTonalities Arrangement! Easy Note Style Sheet Music Letter Names of Notes embedded in each Notehead!
