China's explosive transformation from a planned economy to a more market-oriented one over the past three decades owes much to the charismatic reformer, Zhu Rongji. His pragmatism and strong work ethic have been key forces in China's drive to greater modernization and global stature. This title reveals the evolution of Zhu's thinking.
As the United States transformed into an industrial superpower, American socialists faced the vexing question of how to approach race. Lorenzo Costaguta balances intellectual and institutional history to illuminate the clash between two major points of view. On one side, white supremacists believed labor should accept and apply the ascendant ......
As the United States transformed into an industrial superpower, American socialists faced the vexing question of how to approach race. Lorenzo Costaguta balances intellectual and institutional history to illuminate the clash between two major points of view. On one side, white supremacists believed labor should accept and apply the ascendant ......
An interdisciplinary collection of essays examining the role of women in right-wing political activism around the world, from the Afrikaner movement in South Africa in the early twentieth century to the supporters of Sarah Palin in the United States.
Visions of Liberty sets out to get readers excited about the prospect of realizing true political liberty. By discussing how radically greater liberty might play out in different areas of our lives, readers will gain a better understanding of what libertarians hope to bring about.
How It Affects What's Happening in Education and Its Impact on Students
Understanding Radicalism explains the approaches taken by teachers and influencers whose end-game is the creation of ideological activists through indoctrination of students. These students eventually take to the streets as activists, cancel those on school and college campuses, and attack dissenting parents as domestic terrorists.
How It Affects What's Happening in Education and Its Impact on Students
Understanding Radicalism explains the approaches taken by teachers and influencers whose end-game is the creation of ideological activists through indoctrination of students. These students eventually take to the streets as activists, cancel those on school and college campuses, and attack dissenting parents as domestic terrorists.
American political institutions are frequently challenged by the significant conflict between those who embrace religious traditionalism and those who embrace progressive cultural norms. This title investigates the politics of that conflict as it is manifested in the proceedings of the US House of Representatives.
The concepts of "left" and "right" are no longer adequate descriptions of the ideological landscape of our diverse world. This title uncovers the ideological scripts, which explain the complex roles played by political and cultural leaders who have shaped the modern world.
Transnational Communism across the Americas offers an innovative approach to the study of Latin American communism. It convincingly illustrates that communist parties were both deeply rooted in their own local realities and maintained significant relationships with other communists across the region and around the world. The essays in this ......
Transnational Communism across the Americas offers an innovative approach to the study of Latin American communism. It convincingly illustrates that communist parties were both deeply rooted in their own local realities and maintained significant relationships with other communists across the region and around the world. The essays in this ......
A collection of essays. It discusses topics such as: political humanism in America, identity politics from a humanist perspective, gay rights, George W Bush's anti-humanist policies, humanism and patriotism, humanism as an antidote to nationalism, prospects for a global humanism and humanist solutions to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
The Appeal of Authoritarianism in an Age of Uncertainty
Explores the recent international decline in democracy and the psychological appeal of authoritarianism in the context of rapid globalization. By understanding the psychological foundations of the surge in populism and authoritarian leadership, we can better develop ways to nurture and safeguard democracy.
Philosophers and political theorists tackle the question of cultural transformation in the twenty-first century and the role discourse norms play in producing cancel culture, a counter-sexual revolution, racism and a toxic politics that has left the nation feeling vulnerable and angry.
