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Francis L. F. Lee

Pro-Democracy Contention in Hong Kong

Elucidates the political dynamics that link the Umbrella Movement to the anti-extradition protests and helps explain the key character of the latter movement. Presenting an analytical account of the relat…

Li-Ann Thio,

The Rule of Law in Singapore

This book examines the operation of the rule of law in the non-liberal democracy of Singapore.The rule of law in Singapore has been both lauded for anchoring efficient and effective government and lambast…

Nathan Smolensky

Common Ground from the Ground Up

Politics, in its current form, is miserable. We yell and we fight, we sever friendships and relationships, we do whatever we can to make our points heard. Yet the needle so rarely moves. People rarely mov…

French Democracy in Distress

Authoritarian populism is challenging contemporary democracies, raising concerns about their resilience. Using France as a magnifying lens, we show that while the gap between political elites and ordinary…

Thomas Giegerich

The Human Right to Democracy in Multilevel Systems at a Time of Democratic Backsliding: Global, Regional and European Union Perspectives

This open access book takes stock of the current situation of the human right to democracy in multilevel systems of government - at a time of renewed struggles with antidemocratic forces (democratic backs…

Bill Adair

Beyond the Big Lie

From the Pulitzer Prize-winning founder of Politifact and Duke University Professor Bill Adair, a history of America's 21st-century political liars and a vision for how to make them stop.

Erica Benner,

Ist das noch Demokratie oder kann das weg?

Durch die Brille einer Frau, einer Philosophin, einer "Ausländerin", die auf fünf Kontinenten zu Hause war: Erica Benner führt uns zu den wunden Punkten der Demokratie. Geboren und aufgewachsen …

Eric Beecher

The Men Who Killed the News

Readings Best Books of 2024, Non-Fiction Nominated for the 2025 Sperber PrizeNever before has the media played such an active part in our politics, with Elon Musk using X to affect world elections and dir…

Francis L. F. Lee

Pro-Democracy Contention in Hong Kong

Elucidates the political dynamics that link the Umbrella Movement to the anti-extradition protests and helps explain the key character of the latter movement. Presenting an analytical account of the relat…

Thomas König, Xiao Lu, Thiago N Silva

Learning to Govern Together in Representative Democracy

A major new theory explaining the nature and behaviour of governing coalitions over time.

Mattia Cacciatori

The International Criminal Court and the Prosecution of Sitting Heads of State

The practice of prosecuting sitting Heads of State (SHoS) by the International Criminal Court (ICC) represents a revolutionary and morally compelling pursuit of justice for those who commit the most heino…

Brett J. Kyle, Tricia D. Olsen, Andrew G. Reiter

State Violence and Democracy in Latin America

This book explores why state violence has proliferated across Latin America despite the adoption of extensive political and legal reforms intended to deter such violence. The authors argue that legacy con…

Elliot Sweeney

We Don't Use Words Like 'Crazy'

An illuminating memoir of life working on the frontline of mental health 'Gripping, empathetic and honest.' Bonnie Garmus ' A beautifully written, hopeful book.' Dr Benji Waterhouse 'Immediately gripped.'…

Elliot Sweeney

We Don't Use Words Like 'Crazy'

A professional confessional from a mental health nurse

Michael J. Sandel,

Das Unbehagen in der Demokratie

Michael J. Sandels bahnbrechende Kritik am globalen Kapitalismus - erstmals in deutscher ÜbersetzungUnsere Gegenwart hat ein Demokratie-Problem. Zum einen sind unsere Gesellschaften gespalten wie nie zuvo…

Guns N' Roses

Chinese Democracy (500 Piece Puzzle)

Nancy Fraser,

Der Allesfresser

Kapitalismus ist nicht nur ein Wirtschaftssystem, sondern eine Gesellschaftsform. Als solche ist er darauf angewiesen, sich auch nichtökonomische Ressourcen einzuverleiben und so langfristig seine eigenen…

Business Diplomacy, Global Trade, and Economic Growth

This book critically analyzes the contemporary convergence of business diplomacy, international trade, and economic growth in developing countries with focus on artificial intelligence, technology, and va…

Gary Teeple

The Democracy That Never Was

Liberal democracy is usually treated as an independent variable, as possessing the absolutes of democratic rule. Its variable forms, changing principles and practice, and conscious destruction by its own …