Category Archives: Civics

Public Philosophy in a New Key: Volume 2, Imperialism and Civic Freedom (Ideas in Context)

These two ambitious volumes from one of the world’s most celebrated political philosophers present a new kind of political and legal theory that James Tully calls a public philosophy, and a complementary new way of thinking about active citizenship, called … Continue reading

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Emergency: This Book Will Save Your Life

With the same sharp eye, quick with, and narrative drive that marked his bestsellers The Game, The Dirt, and How to Make Love Like a Porn Star, Neil Strauss takes us on a white-knuckled journey through America’s heart of darkness … Continue reading

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Critical Theorists and International Relations (Interventions)

A wide range of critical theorists is used in the study of international politics, and until now there has been no text that gives concise and accessible introductions to these figures. Critical Theorists and International Relations provides a wide-ranging introduction … Continue reading

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Citizenship: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)

Interest in citizenship has never been higher. Politicians of all stripes stress its importance, as do church leaders, captains of industry and every kind of campaigning group–from those supporting global causes, such as tackling world poverty, to others with a … Continue reading

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Citizenship, Political Engagement, and Belonging: Immigrants in Europe and the United States

Immigration is continuously and rapidly changing the face of Western countries. While newcomers are harbingers of change, host nations also participate in how new populations are incorporated into their social and political fabric. Bringing together a transcontinental group of anthropologists, … Continue reading

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Government Pirates: The Assault on Private Property Rights–and How We Can Fight It

After years of hard work and saving, you finally own a home. But don’t get too comfortable. If government officials decide they want your property, they can take it—for a wide variety of shady reasons that go far beyond the … Continue reading

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In Defense of Our America: The Fight for Civil Liberties in the Age of Terror

Executive Director of the ACLU Anthony D. Romero and award-winning journalist Dina Temple-Raston present stories of real Americans at the front lines of the fight for civil liberties at a time when our most basic rights are being challenged. From … Continue reading

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A Return to Common Sense: Seven Bold Ways to Revitalize Democracy

“Waldman’s book is a call to arms, which everyone who cares about our democratic system should read, absorb, debate, and then use as a signpost for change.” – Doris Kearns Goodwin “With Thomas Paine’s gift for brilliant brevity, Michael Waldman … Continue reading

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The Politics of Switzerland: Continuity and Change in a Consensus Democracy

Despite Switzerland’s small size, its political system is one of the most complex and fascinating among contemporary democracies. The rich, complex mixture of centuries-old institutions and the refined political arrangements that exist today constitute a veritable laboratory for social scientists … Continue reading

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Ignition: What You Can Do to Fight Global Warming and Spark a Movement

The evidence is irrefutable: global warming is real. While the debate continues about just how much damage spiking temperatures will wreak, we know the threat to our homes, health, and even way of life is dire. So why isn’t America … Continue reading

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