political science

Presents fifteenth-century Italian leader Niccolo Machiavelli's treatise on political power, statecraft, and the qualities of the ideal ruler, and includes historical context, explanatory notes, excerpts of criticism, discussion questions, and other study tools.

A book for high school students about the political and economic ideologies of populists.

Contains two classics of tactical and strategic thinking, including "The Prince," fifteenth-century Italian leader Niccolo Machiavelli's treatise on political power, statecraft, and the qualities of the ideal ruler; and "The Art of War," sixth-century philosopher Sun Tzu's thoughts on the laying of plans, the actual waging of war, and the value of negotiation.

"In the midst of running a long-shot political campaign, Democratic political consultant John Simon discovers a 100-year-old manuscript written by his grandfather Joseph--- a brilliant young revolutionary whose exile to Siberia by the last czar of Russia is just the beginning of an extraordinary tale of survival, romance, and revolution. .... chronicles not only the Simon family's relationship to each other and the past, but also the remarkable story of a young man who sacrificed everything for his political ideals"--Jacket flap.

"The ability to vote, the freedom to attend school and have a job, the independence to be exactly who you are. These rights seem fundamental to us, but when the nation was beginning, only certain people were granted full rights. It's been a fight for everyone else, and we're still fighting. This . . . resource explores how these key civil rights came to be, how they are still being fought . . . and how they changed the nation forever"--Provided by publisher.

"[Presents] . . . 21 peer-reviewed, academic articles that examine the . . . relationship between . . . individual scientists conducting research and the groups who fund them"--Provided by publisher.

"A book for high school students about the influence of money in American politics"--Provided by publisher.

Examines how the educations of America's first four presidents, and in particular their scholarly devotion to ancient Greek and Roman classics, informed the beliefs and ideals that shaped the nation's constitution and government.