Political power

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 15 working days Military force transforms political institutions, branches of government continually battle for power and position, leaders rise and leaders fall, but the key to the dynamics of these phenomena-the psychology of our political leaders, and that underlying most political processes-remains one of the most understudied aspects of political life. New political forces, such as the trend toward globalization, have resulted in an ever growing need to understand the relationship between psychology, culture and politics. Features Summary This text examines how cultural and political psychology shape a range of contemporary issues. It broaches such issues as international and cross-cultural conflict... Author Stanley A Renshon (Editor), John Duckitt (Editor) Publisher New York University Press Release date 20000801 Pages 400 ISBN 0-8147-7537-3 ISBN 13 978-0-8147-7537-0

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 4 - 8 working days 'A beautifully written, eminently readable, and uniquely important challenge to conventional wisdom' J. D. Vance, author of Hillbilly Elegy Humans are tribal. We need to belong to groups. Groups unite us, fostering a sense of belonging and taking care of some of our most basic needs. They have also, throughout history, divided us. Today the West - and particularly the United States - sees the world in terms of nation-states engaged in great ideological battles: democracy vs. authoritarianism, communism vs. capitalism, the 'free world' vs. the 'axis of evil'. Abroad, our inability to recognise ethnic, religious, sectarian and clan-based tribes has led to stunning oversights in Vietnam, Afghanistan and Iraq. This hasn't always been the case. During its imperial heyday, for instance, Britain exploited the power of group identities by practicing ruthlessly successful, acutely group-conscious divide-and-rule policies to its advantage. Now political correctness has seen group-blindness become the norm, leading to disasters at home and abroad. Pundits miscalled the US election and Brexit because they failed to pay heed to the deep significance of political tribes at home. They didn't understand, and even looked down on, what matters most to ordinary citizens: not equality, not democracy, not grand ideals, but belonging to a group. If we are to transcend our political tribes, we must rediscover a broader, more nuanced unity that acknowledges the reality of our group differences. Insightful, challenging and provocative, Political Tribes is Amy Chua at her best. Features Summary 'A beautifully written, eminently readable, and uniquely important challenge to conventional wisdom' J. D. Vance, author of Hillbilly Elegy Humans are tribal... Author Amy Chua Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing Plc Release date 20180315 Pages 293 ISBN 1-4088-8154-3 ISBN 13 978-1-4088-8154-5

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 20 - 25 working days "Power and Patronage" examines the unwritten rules and inner workings of contemporary China's local politics and government. It exposes how these rules have helped to keep the one-Party state together during decades of tumultuous political, social, and economic change. While many observers of Chinese politics have recognized the importance of informal institutions, this book explains how informal local groups actually operate, paying special attention to the role of patronage networks in political decision-making, political competition, and official corruption. While patronage networks are often seen as a parasite on the formal institutions of state, Hillman shows that patronage politics actually help China's political system function. In a system characterized by fragmented authority, personal power relations, and bureaucratic indiscipline, patronage networks play a critical role in facilitating policy coordination and bureaucratic bargaining. They also help to regulate political competition within the state, which reduces the potential for open conflict. Understanding patronage networks is essential for understanding the resilience of the Chinese state through decades of change. "Power and Patronage" is filled with rich and fascinating accounts of the machinations of patronage networks and their role in the ruthless and sometimes violent competition for political power. Features Summary Power and Patronage examines the unwritten rules and inner workings of contemporary China's local politics and government. It exposes how these rules have helped to keep the one-Party state together during decades of tumultuous political... Author Ben Hillman Publisher Stanford University Press Release date 20140430 Pages 216 ISBN 0-8047-8936-3 ISBN 13 978-0-8047-8936-3

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 13 working days A nuanced and comprehensive study of the political dynamics between Russia and key countries in Southeast Europe Is Russia threatening to disrupt more than two decades' of E.U. and U.S. efforts to promote stability in post-communist Southeast Europe? Politicians and commentators in the West say, "yes." With rising global anxiety over Russia's political policies and objectives, Dimitar Bechev provides the only in-depth look at this volatile region. Deftly unpacking the nature and extent of Russian influence in the Balkans, Greece, and Turkey, Bechev argues that both sides are driven by pragmatism and opportunism rather than historical loyalties. Russia is seeking to assert its role in Europe's security architecture, establish alternative routes for its gas exports-including the contested Southern Gas Corridor-and score points against the West. Yet, leaders in these areas are allowing Russia to reinsert itself to serve their own goals. This urgently needed guide analyzes the responses of regional NATO members, particularly regarding the annexation of Crimea and the Putin-Erdogan rift over Syria. Features Summary A nuanced and comprehensive study of the political dynamics between Russia and key countries in Southeast Europe Author Dimitar Bechev Publisher Yale University Press Release date 20170801 Pages 320 ISBN 0-300-21913-X ISBN 13 978-0-300-21913-5

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 13 working days Soon after the American Revolution, ?certain of the founders began to recognize the strategic significance of Asia and the Pacific and the vast material and cultural resources at stake there. Over the coming generations, the United States continued to ask how best to expand trade with the region and whether to partner with China, at the center of the continent, or Japan, looking toward the Pacific. Where should the United States draw its defensive line, and how should it export democratic principles? In a history that spans the eighteenth century to the present, Michael J. Green follows the development of U.S. strategic thinking toward East Asia, identifying recurring themes in American statecraft that reflect the nation's political philosophy and material realities.Drawing on archives, interviews, and his own experience in the Pentagon and White House, Green finds one overarching concern driving U.S. policy toward East Asia: a fear that a rival power might use the Pacific to isolate and threaten the United States and prevent the ocean from becoming a conduit for the westward free flow of trade, values, and forward defense. By More Than Providence works through these problems from the perspective of history's major strategists and statesmen, from Thomas Jefferson to Alfred Thayer Mahan and Henry Kissinger. It records the fate of their ideas as they collided with the realities of the Far East and adds clarity to America's stakes in the region, especially when compared with those of Europe and the Middle East. Features Summary In a history that spans the eighteenth century to the present, Michael J. Green follows the development of U.S. strategic thinking toward East Asia, identifying recurring themes in American statecraft that reflect the nation's political philosophy and material realities... Author Michael J. Green Publisher Columbia University Press Release date 20170401 Pages 760 ISBN 0-231-18042-X ISBN 13 978-0-231-18042-9

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days It is a fact that the very long-lived Roman Republic has consistently played a surprisingly slight role in political theory and discussions about the nature of democracy, forms of government, and other matters, particularly when compared to the enormous attention paid to fifth-century BCE Athenian democracy. Fergus Millar re-opens the issue of how the Roman Republic was understood and used by political thinkers from the Ancient World to the present. Describing both the reality of the late Roman Republic and showing how its nature was distorted even by contemporary sources, he tracks its treatment (or absence) in political discourse from Thomas Aquinas, Machiavelli, Montesquieu, and Rousseau, and in debates surrounding the creation of the American constitution, particularly in the Federalist papers. In brief, clear prose, with quotations in English from important works, and economical use of endnotes, he reinforces his unconventional thesis about the significance of direct democracy in the late Roman Republic. In the process, he also provides an unprecedented tour through 2000 years of Western political theory from the point of view of the Roman Republic, in general, and theories of direct democracy and the balance of power, in particular. Features Summary An experienced scholar explains why the legendary early Republic, rather than the historical Republic of Cicero, has most influenced later political thought. Author Fergus Millar Publisher University Press of New England Release date 20020301 Pages 240 ISBN 1-58465-199-7 ISBN 13 978-1-58465-199-4

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 4 - 8 working days Advocate Thuli Madonsela has achieved in her seven years as Public Protector what few accomplish in a lifetime; her legacy and contribution cannot be over-stated. In her final days in office she compiled the explosive State Capture report and, before that, the report on President Jacob Zuma's Nkandla residence. Praised and vilified in equal measures, Madonsela has frequently found herself at centre stage in the increasingly fractious South African political scene. Yet, despite the intense media scrutiny, Madonsela remains something of an enigma. Who is this soft-spoken woman who stood up to state corruption? Where did she develop her views and resolve? This book attempts to answer these questions, and others, by exploring many aspects of Madonsela's life: her childhood years and family, her involvement in student politics, her contribution to the constitution, her life in law. Madonsela once described her role as Public Protector as being akin to that of the Venda traditional spiritual female leader, the Makhadzi, who whispers truth to the ruler. When the sounds of the exchanges between the ruler and the Makhadzi grow loud, Madonsela said, that is when the whispering has failed. No Longer Whispering to Power is about Thuli Madonsela's tenure as Public Protector, during which the whisper grew into a cry. It is the story of the South African people's attempt to hold power to account through the Office of the Public Protector. More significantly, this important book stands as a record of the crucial work Madonsela has done, always acting without fear or favour. Features Summary Advocate Thuli Madonsela has achieved in her seven years as Public Protector what few accomplish in a lifetime; her legacy and contribution cannot be over-stated... Author Thandeka Gqubule Publisher Jonathan Ball Publishers SA Release date 20181017 ISBN 1-86842-938-5 ISBN 13 978-1-86842-938-7

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 13 working days Amid the turmoil of economic crisis, Greece has become the first European experiment of left rule in a sea of neoliberalism. What happens when a government of the Left, committed to social justice and the reversal of austerity, is blackmailed into following policies it has fought against and strongly opposes? What can the experience of the Syriza government tell us about the prospects for the Left in the twenty-first century? In this engaging and provocative book, Costas Douzinas uses his position as an 'accidental politician', unexpectedly propelled from academia into the world of Greek politics as a Syriza MP, to answer these urgent questions. He examines the challenges facing Syriza since its ascent to power in 2015 and draws out the theoretical and political lessons from one of the boldest and most difficult experiments in governing from the Left in an age of neoliberalism and austerity. Features Summary Amid the turmoil of economic crisis, Greece has become the first European experiment of left rule in a sea of neoliberalism. Author Costas Douzinas Publisher Polity Press Release date 20170701 Pages 180 ISBN 1-5095-1158-X ISBN 13 978-1-5095-1158-7

Anatomy of South Africa who holds the Power? By Richard Calland Questions include: who are the most influential men and women in South Africa? What goes on at high-level government meetings?  Who does the president listen to? How influential are spin doctors and the media?  How political are judges? Influence of big business? Is the ANC in control of the government or is the government in control of the ANC? How has the Zuma affair affected the tripartite alliance?  Who are front-runners in the race to be the next president of South Africa? Condition: soft cover, no dust jacket, message from previous owner on frontispage. Excellent condition.  Packaging and Postage R48 (in S.A.)  POSTING WILL ONLY BE ON MONDAYS IN ORDER TO CUT OVERHEAD COSTS SUCH AS TRAVELLING (FUEL), PARKING FEES, PACKAGING AND POSTAGE, IN ORDER TO KEEP MY PRICES LOW AND REASONABLE.  Should you wish to make other arrangements or need a book(s)/item(s) urgently, please let me know. N.B.: It is cheaper to purchase more than one book at a time, as postage for the first 1 kg remains R48, and R8 per extra book after 1 kg. So do browse through my PoggioBooks BOB page.   

Anatomy of South Africa who holds the Power? By Richard Calland Questions include: who are the most influential men and women in South Africa? What goes on at high-level government meetings?  Who does the president listen to? How influential are spin doctors and the media?  How political are judges? Influence of big business? Is the ANC in control of the government or is the government in control of the ANC? How has the Zuma affair affected the tripartite alliance?  Who are front-runners in the race to be the next president of South Africa? Condition: soft cover, no dust jacket, message from previous owner on frontispage. Excellent condition. Zebra Press 2006,330p.  Packaging and Postage R55 (in S.A.)  POSTING WILL ONLY BE ON MONDAYS IN ORDER TO CUT OVERHEAD COSTS SUCH AS TRAVELLING (FUEL), PARKING FEES, PACKAGING AND POSTAGE, IN ORDER TO KEEP MY PRICES LOW AND REASONABLE.  Should you wish to make other arrangements or need a book(s)/item(s) urgently, please let me know. N.B.: It is cheaper to purchase more than one book at a time, as postage for the first 1 kg remains R48, and R8 per extra book after 1 kg. So do browse through my PoggioBooks BOB page.   

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 4 - 10 working days The comeback of chieftaincy, custom and culture is one of the most surprising features of post-apartheid South Africa. As democracy dawned, support for traditional leaders rose not only in national politics, but also in the villages of rural South Africa. Chiefs were no longer considered relics of the past or puppets of the apartheid regime; instead they were heralded as key figures in the upcoming African Renaissance. Sekhukhune in the northern part of South Africa had a tradition of resistance. The author has used the example of this chieftaincy to consider much wider questions - what was the relation between the formal legal and political recognition of chieftaincy and its local insurgence? How are the local, national and global interlinked in the creation of custom? Why did the liberal ANC allow the chiefs to retain power over land, local government and custom? What does this teach us about politics in present-day Africa? Features Summary The comeback of chieftaincy, custom and culture is one of the most surprising features of post-apartheid South Africa. As democracy dawned, support for traditional leaders rose not only in national politics... Author Barbara Oomen Publisher University of KwaZulu-Natal Press Release date 20050630 Pages 272 ISBN 1-86914-067-2 ISBN 13 978-1-86914-067-0

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 24 hours Professor Davenport examines reconciliation among the various elements of South African society since 1990 and explains how problems that might have undermined peacemaking efforts were overcome. He concludes by analyzing the creation of the new constitution and sets out an analysis of the Government of National Unity's task of building a new society set against a volatile political and socioeconomic background. Features Summary Professor Davenport examines reconcilliation amongst the various elements of South African society since 1990, and explains how problems that might have undermined peacemaking efforts were overcome... Author T. R. H Davenport Publisher David Philip, Publishers Release date 19981231 Pages 168 ISBN 0-86486-410-8 ISBN 13 978-0-86486-410-9

Workers of all countries, unite! - "Lenin's speeches and writings included in this booklet supply the answer to the question contained in he title. They show the nature of the social and political system that emerged in Russia as a result of the Socialist Revolution of 1917 and the tasks that confronted the Soviet government. Lenin traceshow democracy was put into effect in the Soviet Republic at a far higher level than in any bourgeois country...The translations are taken from the English edition of V. I. Lenin's Collected Works prepared by Progress Publishers, Moscow."

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days 1968 was an unprecedented year in terms of upheaval on numerous scales: political, military, economic, social, cultural. In the United States, perhaps no one was more undone by the events of 1968 than President Lyndon Baines Johnson. Kyle Longley leads his readers on a behind-the-scenes tour of what Johnson characterized as the 'year of a continuous nightmare'. Longley explores how LBJ perceived the most significant events of 1968, including the Vietnam War, the assassinations of Martin Luther King, Jr and Robert Kennedy, and the violent Democratic National Convention in Chicago. His responses to the crises were sometimes effective but often tragic, and LBJ's refusal to seek re-election underscores his recognition of the challenges facing the country in 1968. As much a biography of a single year as it is of LBJ, LBJ's 1968 vividly captures the tumult that dominated the headlines on a local and global level. Features Summary Drawing on an extensive trove of written and oral sources, Longley explores how President Lyndon Johnson perceived the most significant events of 1968 and how he responded... Author Kyle Longley Publisher Cambridge UniversityPress Release date 20180221 Pages 374 ISBN 1-107-19303-6 ISBN 13 978-1-107-19303-1

A riveting picture of the tragic political story of the descent of a country into chaos, and the once charismatic leader whose tyranny put it there. Book No: 23948/1000896 Softcover. Jonathan Ball. English. 2002. ISBN: 186842121x.243 pp with bw illustrations. Good condition in slightly dog-eared softcover.

 David Philip, 1996, 1st edition. Good+ PB. Details 40 profiles of South Africans at the time of political transition. 175 pp.

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days This is an age of epic political turbulence in America. Old hierarchies and institutions are collapsing. All the "givens" of civic life are no longer given. From the fracturing of the major political parties, to the spread of bottom-up movements like Black Lives Matter and $15 Now, citizens across the country and across the political spectrum are reclaiming power. It is no longer the exclusive domain of CEOs, political elites, and insiders from either political party. And the question that today's rising citizens have to face is: Are you ready? Do you understand power? And if you want to make change in the world, do you know how? The answers to all these questions are provided in Eric Liu's incisive book. In its pages, Liu lays out the elements and the strategies of citizen power, showing when to create a hashtag, when to call your Congressman, and when to take to the streets. (When you go, don't forget your camera.) Above all, Liu reminds us that *someone* always has power, which means if you're not participating, you're surrendering. Published in the early days of a new presidency, this book is not just a manual for power but an inspiring call to action. As Liu shows, voting is just one way of inciting change. So is protesting. What happens after the election, and after the march through the streets, is the real test of whether we the people can truly be we the powerful. Features Summary A handbook for how political power really works -- what it takes to make change happen, and most importantly, how active citizens can take possession of it. Author Eric Liu Publisher PublicAffairs,U.S. Release date 20170311 Pages 256 ISBN 1-61039-707-X ISBN 13 978-1-61039-707-0

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 13 working days Most people believe democracy is a uniquely just form of government. They believe people have the right to an equal share of political power. And they believe that political participation is good for us-it empowers us, helps us get what we want, and tends to make us smarter, more virtuous, and more caring for one another. These are some of our most cherished ideas about democracy. But, Jason Brennan says, they are all wrong.In this trenchant book, Brennan argues that democracy should be judged by its results-and the results are not good enough. Just as defendants have a right to a fair trial, citizens have a right to competent government. But democracy is the rule of the ignorant and the irrational, and it all too often falls short. Furthermore, no one has a fundamental right to any share of political power, and exercising political power does most of us little good. On the contrary, a wide range of social science research shows that political participation and democratic deliberation actually tend to make people worse-more irrational, biased, and mean. Given this grim picture, Brennan argues that a new system of government-epistocracy, the rule of the knowledgeable-may be better than democracy, and that it's time to experiment and find out.A challenging critique of democracy and the first sustained defense of the rule of the knowledgeable, Against Democracy is essential reading for scholars and students of politics across the disciplines. Features Summary The description for this book, Against Democracy, will be forthcoming. Author Jason Brennan Publisher Princeton University Press Release date 20160912 Pages 304 ISBN 0-691-16260-3 ISBN 13 978-0-691-16260-7

Paperback. English. Picador Africa. 2011. 274pp. In good condition. Julius Malema has risen to prominence and power with meteoric speed. From impoverished origins in a Limpopo township, he has, before the age of 30, amassed the political and economic power to command the entire youth wing of the ANC, and to own several substantial luxury homes. The sources of his wealth are befogged by speculation and mystery, but his appeal to the massed ranks of the township and village poor of his country is visible for all to see. And his inflammatory style -- his 'theme song' is 'Shoot the Boer' -- his contrarian tendencies and his showmanship have rapidly brought him to the attention of the world. So troublesome has he become that the old guard of the ANC have gone to great lengths to shackle and reprimand him, and he is now formally in dispute with them. An Inconvenient Youth traces Malema's life, from his early years in Limpopo to his joining the student structures of the ANC in the early 1990s, and his rapid rise through the party's ranks to become the president of the ANC Youth League in 2008. Forde analyses the sources of Malema's wealth, exploring his seamless approach to business and politics. She situates Malema within the ANC's history and shows in unprecedented detail how he has perfected the practices that characterise a new 'struggle' in which individuals extend their personal wealth and political power at the expense of the people. This insightful, meticulously researched account explores how a brave child has grown to become a grave inconvenience, not only to the ANC, but also, due to his style of politics, to South Africa's fledgling democracy.

Still an Inconvenient Youth Julius Malema Carries on More than a ringleader, a rabble-rouser and a rebel, Julius Malema is a new kind of cadre in South African political life, a radical product of 100 years of struggle politics and one of the first of the post-1994 leaders to emerge. Whether you love him or loathe him, he is undeniably one of the most controversial politicians of our time. Still An Inconvenient Youth traces Malemas life, from his early, poverty-stricken years in Limpopo to his joining the student structures of the ANC in the early 1990s, and his rapid rise through the partys ranks to become the president of the ANC Youth League in 2008 and his expulsion from the African National Congress in 2012. Forde looks at the continuing story of Julius Malema from his numerous court cases to his  bold move back into politics by founding new political party, the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF).Forde analyses the sources of Malemas wealth, exploring his seamless approach to business and politics. She situates Malema within the ANCs history and shows in unprecedented detail how he has perfected the practices that characterise a new struggle in which individuals extend their personal wealth and political power at the expense of the people.This insightful, meticulously researched account explores how a brave child has grown to become a grave inconvenience, not only to the ANC, but also, due to his style of politics, to South Africas fledgling democracy. Author(s):   Fiona Forde EAN:  9781770103962 Pages:  264 Format:  Paperback

(This title is available on demand: expected date of dispatch will be 4-7 working days once ordered) Of an estimated 1 billion people in the world who are trapped in a cycle of grinding poverty and despair, a disproportionate number live in sub-Saharan Africa. In this account, Moeletsi Mbeki analyses the plight of Africa and concludes that the fault lies not with the mass of its people but with its rulers - the political elites who contrive to keep their fellow citizens poor while enriching themselves. Concentrating mainly on South Africa, his country of birth, and Zimbabwe, his home when he was in exile, Mbeki tells a tale of lost opportunities and extinguished hopes. Yet Mbeki is no Afro-pessimist. Along with his candid expose of the problems, he poses some suggestions about what needs to be done to break the stranglehold of the African elites on political power and to set sub-Saharan Africa once more on the road to development. Format:Paperback (Trade paperback, B format) Pages:216

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 24 hours The 2017 publication of Betrayal of the Promise, the report that detailed the systematic nature of state capture, marked a key moment in South Africa's most recent struggle for democracy. In the face of growing evidence of corruption and of the weakening of state and democratic institutions, it provided, for the first time, a powerful analysis of events that helped galvanise resistance within the Tripartite Alliance and across civil society. Working often secretly, the authors consolidated, for the first time, large amounts of evidence from a variety of sources. They showed that the Jacob Zuma administration was not simply a criminal network but part of an audacious political project to break the hold of whites and white business on the economy and to create a new class of black industrialists. State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) such as Eskom and Transnet were central to these plans. The report introduced a whole new language to discuss state capture, showing how SOEs were `repurposed', how political power was shifting away from constitutional bodies to `kitchen cabinets', and how a `shadow state' at odds with the country's constitutional framework was being built. Shadow State is an updated version of the original, explosive report that changed South Africa's recent history. Features Summary The 2017 publication of Betrayal of the Promise, the report that detailed the systematic nature of state capture, marked a key moment in South Africa's most recent struggle for democracy. Author Ivor Chipkin (Author), Mark Swilling (Author) Publisher Wits University Press Release date 20180701 Pages 159 ISBN 1-77614-212-8 ISBN 13 978-1-77614-212-5

Wilbur Smith: Power of the Sword In the second half of the twentieth century, the future bears down on Africa--fueled by the sins of the past and the blood feuds of nations, tribes, and families. For the Courtney family, who have known this continent from the depths of its gold mines to the pinnacle of political power, a time of reckoning is at hand. Shasa Courtney has lived, fought and loved amongst Afrikaners, Englishmen, and natives. His mother is by his side but the rest of the world around him is exploding. Even his family harbors secrets more dangerous than his own worst enemies. Now, a continent is convulsed. Streets teem with protestors. Desperate and devious men forge volatile alliances. And Shasa faces shocking revelations amongst traitors, fugitives, and heroes--leading a beloved country into the flames of civil war… I have many books on sale, please check my listings. I am happy to combine and save postage for you. Wilbur Addison Smith is op 9 January 1933 in Noord-Rhodesië - Zambië, gebore.  en omrede hy ‘n boorling van Afrika is, ken hy die vasteland met sy vele volkere, godsdienste en bedrywighede - soos jagtogte, wildstropery en minerale en die myne daarvan. Hy is al vir byna 3 dekades ‘n gesogte skrywer met 36 boeke (2015) op sy kerfstok. Van sy boeke is in verskeie tale vertaal - waaronder Afrikaans. Wilbur Smith skryf meestal boeke met ‘n histories lyn en sterk politieke invloed. Hy is as rekenmeester gekwallifiseer, maar nadat sy boek “When the lion feeds” so ‘n groot treffer was, het hy besluit om sy aandag aan skryfwerk toe te spits. Hierna het verskeie boeke gevolg met onder andere die “Ballantyne-reeks” en die “Courtneys of Africa” Benewens Afrikaans is Wilbur Smiith se boeke in 25 ander tale vertaal

Just Work?, Migrant Workers Struggle Today As the struggle against neoliberalism becomes ever more global, Just Work will be the definitive book on the growing social and political power of one its major forces: migrant labor. From trade unions in South Africa to resistance in oppressive Gulf states, migrating forest workers in the Czech Republic, and illegal workers' organizations in Hong Kong, Just Work brings together a wealth of lived experiences and frontline struggles for the first time. Highlighting developments in the wake of austerity and attacks on traditional forms of labor organizing, the contributors show how workers are finding new and innovative ways of resisting. The result is both a rich analysis of where the movement stands today and a reminder of the potentially explosive power of migrant workers in the years to come. About the authors - Aziz Choudry is assistant professor in the Department of Integrated Studies in Education at McGill University. - Mondli Hlatshwayo is a researcher at the Centre for Education Rights and Transformation at the University of Johannesburg. Authors Aziz Choudry, Mondli Hlatshwayo ISBN 0745335837, 9780745335834 Format Paperback Pages 264p.

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days Re-Discovering the Past is SHP's ideal series for mixed-ability teaching in Key Stage 3, combining clear author text, accessible but worthwhile activities and clear lines of enquiry. About the series Through this series you can ensure your teaching of National Curriculum History is totally accessible, interesting and worthwhile. It is based on the Schools History Project's awarding-winning series Discovering the Past but for this series SHP have:. streamlined the content,. simplified the language,. scaffolded the tasks, while retaining their characteristic emphasis on challenging readers to think deeply and pursue historical enquiry. SHP have also provided extensive support for further differentiation through FREE online support material via the Hodder History Nest. About this title Re-Discovering Britain 1750-1900 provides an accessible textbook for studying the industrial revolution and the growth of empire and trade as part of the revised History National Curriculum: 'Ideas, political power, industry and empire: Britain 1745-1901'. It combines overview and depth study. - Overview: How did Britain change between 1750 and 1900? - Depth Study 1: The Industrial Revolution - Depth Study 2: Empire and trade - Depth Study 3: Towns - Depth Study 4: The vote - Depth Study 5: Victorian values Britain 1750-1900 Special Needs Support Materials and Re-Discovering Britain 1750-1900 Teacher's Resource Book are available FREE from the Hodder History Nest. The full series: Re-discovering Medieval Realms 1066-1500 Re-discovering the Making of the United Kingdom 1500-1750 Re-discovering Britain 1750-1900 Re-discovering the Twentieth Century World Features Summary Designed for those studying history at Key Stage 3, this comprehensive text covers Britain from 1750-1900. Updating the text has made the material more usable in mixed ability classes... Author Colin Shephard (Author), Andy Reid (Author), Dave Martin (Editor) Publisher Hodder Murray Release date 20010328 Pages 120 ISBN 0-7195-8546-5 ISBN 13 978-0-7195-8546-3

Factual storytelling: graphic illustrations expose the new tyranny of the 21st century Handbook of Tyranny portrays the routine cruelties of the 21st century through a series of detailed nonfictional graphic illustrations. None of these cruelties represent extraordinary violencethey reflect day-to-day implementation of laws and regulations around the globe. Every page of the book questions our current world of walls and fences, police tactics and prison cells, crowd control and refugee camps. The dry and factual style of storytelling through technical drawings is the graphic equivalent to bureaucratic rigidity born of laws and regulations. The level of detail depicted in the illustrations of the book mirrors the repressive efforts taken by authorities around the globe. The 21st century shows a general striving for an ever more regulated and protective society. Yet the scale of authoritarian intervention and its stealth design adds to the growing difficulty of linking cause and effect. By bluntly showing the designs, Handbook of Tyranny gives a profound insight into the relationship between political power, territoriality and systematic cruelties. Theo Deutinger is an architect, writer and designer of sociocultural maps. He has regular lecture and teaching engagements with various institutions, including Harvard University Graduate School of Design, Strelka Institute Moscow and the Bauhaus in Dessau. Editorial Reviews About the Author Theo Deutinger is an architect, writer and designer of socio-cultural maps. He has regular lecture and teaching engagements with various institutions including Harvard GSD, Strelka Institute Moscow, and the Bauhaus in Dessau. Read more #productDescription { color: #333333; word-wrap: break-word; font-size: small; line-height: initial; margin: 0.5em 0px 0em 25px; } #productDescription_feature_div > h2.default { color: #CC6600; font-size: medium; margin: 0 0 0.25em; } #productDescription_feature_div > h2.books { color:#333 !important; font-size:21px !important; line-height: 1.3; padding-bottom: 4px; font-weight: normal; margin: 0px; } #productDescription_feature_div > h2.softlines { color:#333 !important; font-size:21px !important; line-height: 1.3; padding-bottom: 4px; font-weight: bold; margin: 0px; } #productDescription > p, #productDescription > div, #productDescription > table { margin: 0 0 1em 0; } #productDescription p { margin: 0em 0 1em 1em; } #productDescription h3 { font-weight: normal; color: #333333; font-size: 1.23em; clear: left; margin: 0.75em 0px 0.375em -15px; } #productDescription table { border-collapse: inherit !important; margin-bottom: 0; } #productDescription table img { max-width: inherit !important; } #productDescription table td { font-size: small; vertical-align: inherit !important; } #productDescription ul li { margin: 0 0 0 20px; } #productDescription ul li ul { list-style-type: disc !important; margin-left: 20px !important; } #productDescription ul ul li { list-style-type: disc !important; margin-left: 20px !important; } #productDescription > ul ul li { list-style-type: disc !important; } #productDescription ul li ul li { margin: 0 0 0 20px; } #productDescription.aplus p { margin: 0 0 1em 0; } #productDescription small { font-size: smaller; } #productDescription.prodDescWidth { max-width: 1000px } P.when('jQuery').execute(function($){ $("#productDescription table").each(function() { var width = $(this).attr('width'); if (width) width += 'px'; else width = 'auto'; $(this).css('width', width); var padding = $(this).attr('cellpadding'); if (padding) padding += 'px'; else padding = '0px'; $(this).css('padding', padding); }); }); Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies) Pre-order Price Guarantee! Order now and if the Amazon.com price decreases between your order time and the end of the day of the release date, you'll receive the lowest price. Here's how (restrictions apply) Hardcover: 160 pages Publisher: Lars Mller Publishers (February 27, 2018) Language: English ISBN-10: 3037785349 ISBN-13: 978-3037785348 Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 0.8 x 11.8 inches Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 4 - 10 working days Mugabe was right is a satirical, upfront piece of writing, weaving an intricate story in the form of a series of highly readable sketches where the characters are both bizarre and believable. The story revolves around the land invasions in Zimbabwe, but it also exposes the abuse of political power, and greed. It is a wider commentary about those who have and possess in the world, and those who do not. Mugabe was Right unpacks homophobia, sexism, racism and every other ‘ism' in a funny, yet razor-sharp humour and style. Features Summary Mugabe was right is a satirical, upfront piece of writing, weaving an intricate story in the form of a series of highly readable sketches where the characters are both bizarre and believable.. Author Russell H. Kaschula Publisher Pondo Press Release date 20061015 Pages 112 ISBN 0-620-36323-1 ISBN 13 978-0-620-36323-5

Unabridged value reproduction of THE PRINCE, by Niccolo Machiavelli and translated by N. H. Thomson for a Harvard series, is game theory from the year 1513. THE PRINCE is divided into 26 chapters covering all the steps of power, be it in the office or across continents. Topics include various forms of power (mixed, heredity), how power is acquired (with help, through criminal acts), and important aspects of power (bearing, flatters, secretaries). No student of influence should be without this historic philosophy book on leadership. Amazon.com Review When Lorenzo de' Medici seized control of the Florentine Republic in 1512, he summarily fired the Secretary to the Second Chancery of the Signoria and set in motion a fundamental change in the way we think about politics. The person who held the aforementioned office with the tongue-twisting title was none other than Niccol² Machiavelli, who, suddenly finding himself out of a job after 14 years of patriotic service, followed the career trajectory of many modern politicians into punditry. Unable to become an on-air political analyst for a television network, he only wrote a book. But what a book The Prince is. Its essential contribution to modern political thought lies in Machiavelli's assertion of the then revolutionary idea that theological and moral imperatives have no place in the political arena. "It must be understood," Machiavelli avers, "that a prince... cannot observe all of those virtues for which men are reputed good, because it is often necessary to act against mercy, against faith, against humanity, against frankness, against religion, in order to preserve the state." With just a little imagination, readers can discern parallels between a 16th-century principality and a 20th-century presidency. --Tim Hogan --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition. Read more Review [Machiavelli] can still engage our attention with remarkable immediacy, and this cannot be explained solely by the appeal of his ironic observations on human behaviour. Perhaps the most important thing is the way he can compel us to reflect on our own priorities and the reasoning behind them; it is this intrusion into our own defenses that makes reading him an intriguing experience. As a scientific exponent of the political art Machiavelli may have had few followers; it is as a provocative rhetorician that he has had his real impact on history. from the Introduction by Dominic Baker-Smith --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition. Read more See all Editorial Reviews Paperback Language: English Publisher: Value Classic Reprints (December 26, 2016) When Lorenzo de' Medici seized control of the Florentine Republic in 1512, he summarily fired the Secretary to the Second Chancery of the Signoria and set in motion a fundamental change in the way we think about politics. The person who held the aforementioned office with the tongue-twisting title was none other than Niccol² Machiavelli, who, suddenly finding himself out of a job after 14 years of patriotic service, followed the career trajectory of many modern politicians into punditry. Unable to become an on-air political analyst for a television network, he only wrote a book. But what a book The Prince is. Its essential contribution to modern political thought lies in Machiavelli's assertion of the then revolutionary idea that theological and moral imperatives have no place in the political arena. "It must be understood," Machiavelli avers, "that a prince... cannot observe all of those virtues for which men are reputed good, because it is often necessary to act against mercy, against faith, against humanity, against frankness, against religion, in order to preserve the state." With just a little imagination, readers can discern parallels between a 16th-century principality and a 20th-century presidency. --Tim Hogan --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition. [Machiavelli] can still engage our attention with remarkable immediacy, and this cannot be explained solely by the appeal of his ironic observations on human behaviour. Perhaps the most important thing is the way he can compel us to reflect on our own priorities and the reasoning behind them; it is this intrusion into our own defenses that makes reading him an intriguing experience. As a scientific exponent of the political art Machiavelli may have had few followers; it is as a provocative rhetorician that he has had his real impact on history. from the Introduction by Dominic Baker-Smith --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

"Today [1989] the Afrikaners are embarked upon their final trek. It is a journey to the very core of South Africa's racial problem; a journey which will determine whether this singular and stubborn people can live side by side with their black fellow countrymen, whose political aspirations they have so far thwarted." For South Africa the year 1988 was one of politically charged anniversaries. It was 500 years since the Portuguese explorer, Bartholomeu Dias, became the first European to set foot on the southern tip of Africa. The ruling National Party marked 40 years in power, while President P.W. Botha celebrated ten years as the country's controversial leader. Most important of all was the 150th anniversary of the Great Trek, the heroic focal point in the history of the Afrikaners, the white tribe that dominates South Africa. The trek was undertaken by Afikaner or "Boer" fugitives from British colonial rule in the Cape. Dragging their ox-wagons over mountains and through swirling rivers, they made their way north to establish their own republics, suffering hardship and death on the way. The commemoration of the Great Trek was therefore a tumultuous event for the Afrikaners. But it was celebrated by a bitterly divided people. President Botha's cautious moves towards sharing power with people of colour have led to Afrikanerdom's most fundamental schism to date. Hardliners seeking a return to rigid apartheid have moved to the right. Liberal Afrikaners have gone in search of common ground with black nationalists. This leaves the National Party trying to hold the centre ground. Every level of Afrikaner society has been torn by the rifts. Given the Afrikaner's firm grip on power in South Africa and his determination to survive despite overwhelming opposition from the rest of the world, what happens within Afrikanerdom is of crucial importance to the country's future. The violent unrest in the black townships during the mid-1980s was crushed in a clear demonstration that the Afrikaners are not about to surrender control over their future. Today the Afrikaners are embarked upon their final trek. It is a journey to the very core of South Africa's racial problem; a journey which will determine whether this singular and stubborn people can live side by side with their black fellow countrymen, whose political aspirations they have so far thwarted.

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days Kill it to save it lays bare the hypocrisy of US political discourse by documenting the story of capitalism's triumph over democracy. As the Progressive Left tries to understand how President Trump came to power, Corey Dolgon documents his historical, political and cultural road map. Dolgon argues that American citizens now accept policies that destroy the public sector and promote political stories that feel right "in the gut", regardless of science or facts. Features Summary Kill it to save it lays bare the hypocrisy of US political discourse by documenting the story of capitalism's triumph over democracy. Dolgon argues that American citizens now accept policies that destroy the public sector and promote political stories that feel right "in the gut"... Author Corey Dolgon Publisher Policy Press Release date 20180329 Pages 328 ISBN 1-4473-1713-0 ISBN 13 978-1-4473-1713-5