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First multi-year cumulation covers six years: 1965-70.
Keepers of the City
Through its study of the corregidores, this book offers a panoramic view of Castile during the late medieval and Renaissance eras.
Party System
Party System is an essential resource for understanding the complexities of political party systems worldwide. This comprehensive guide delves into the structures and dynamics that shape governance, democracy, and electoral processes, offering valuable insights for professionals, students, and political enthusiasts alike. 1: Party System – Discover the key principles and types of party systems shaping politics globally. 2: Coalition Government – Investigate the alliances and power dynamics that define coalition governments. 3: Two-party System – Study the influence and challenges of polarized two-party systems on political stability. 4: New Deal Coalition – Explore the lasting impact...
Health Care and Poor Relief in Counter-Reformation Europe
The role of religion was of paramount importance in the change of attitudes and approaches to health care and charity which took place in the centuries following the Council of Trent. Health Care and Poor Relief in Counter-Reformation Europe, examines the effects of the Counter-Reformation on health care and poor relief in Southern Catholic Europe in the period between 1540 and 1700. As well as a comprehensive introduction discussing issues of the nature of the Catholic or Counter-Reformation and the welfare provisions of the period, Health Care and Poor Relief sets the period in its social, economic, religious and ideological context. The book draws on the practices in different localities in Southern Europe, ranging from the Republic of Venice and the Kingdom of Naples to Germany and Austria. These examples establish how and why a revitalised and strenghtened post-Tridentine Catholic church managed to reshape and reinvigorate welfare provisions in Southern Europe.
Majority Government
Understanding Majority Governments is vital in Political Science. This book explores their stability, decision-making, and global impact. It provides essential insights for professionals, students, and enthusiasts, answering key questions about how majority rule shapes governance and enhances comprehension of political systems. 1: Majority Government: Explore the concepts, benefits, and challenges of maintaining stable Majority Governments. 2: Coalition Government: Understand coalition formation and functioning, contrasting it with majority rule complexities. 3: Plurality Voting: Examine how plurality voting achieves a majority and influences political outcomes. 4: First-Past-the-Post Voting...
Dominant Party System
Discover the world of political dominance in Dominant Party System, an essential read in Political Science. This book delves into how a single party's sustained control shapes governance, stability, and democracy. Ideal for students, professionals, and enthusiasts, it offers deep insights into dominant party systems across nations. Chapters Overview: 1: Explores how sustained control by one party affects political stability and democracy. 2: Examines Bulgaria's dominant party and its impact on governance and policy. 3: Analyzes dominant parties in Lithuania, focusing on political influence. 4: Investigates how a dominant party shapes Mauritania's governance and stability. 5: Discusses Mexico...
Essays On Thermodynamics
Essays on Thermodynamics, Architecture and Beauty, is a book that unfolds arguments and designs around the concept of "thermodynamic beauty". This new aesthetic category opens up new and unexpected directions to the architect's work, connecting architecture and thermodynamics without giving up the tectonic tradition. The compendium will be developed through the concepts of Somatisms, Monsters Assemblage, Verticalism and Thermodynamic Materialism, summarizing design strategies, and opening new territories at the scales of building, public space and landscape.
One Party State
Unlock a deeper understanding of political systems with One Party State, a vital part of the Political Science series. This book offers an in-depth exploration of political landscapes dominated by a single party, focusing on their structure, governance, and implications for democracy. Whether you're a student, professional, or curious about political power dynamics, this book provides invaluable insights into a significant form of government. Chapters Brief Overviews: 1: One-party State - Explore key features and mechanisms of a one-party system. 2: Marxism–Leninism - Examine how Marxism-Leninism shapes one-party states. 3: Politics of China - Analyze China's unique one-party system and gl...
Translation and Censorship in Different Times and Landscapes
This volume is a selection of papers presented at the international conference on Translation and Censorship. From the 18th Century to the Present Day, held in Lisbon in November 2006. Although censorship in Spain under Franco dictatorship has already been thoroughly studied, the Portuguese situation under Salazar and Caetano has been, so far, almost ignored by the academic research. This is then an attempt to start filling this gap. At the same time, new case studies about the Spanish context are presented, thus contributing to a critical view of two Iberian dictatorial regimes. However other geographical and time contexts are also included: former dictatorships such as Brazil and Communist...
