political science

Presents profiles of twenty countries worldwide, each with information in thirty-three categories, including location and size, population, religions, economy, health, and housing, a list of famous citizens, and a bibliography; arranged alphabetically from Congo (ROC) to Fiji.

Presents profiles of nineteen countries worldwide, each with information in thirty-three categories, including location and size, population, religions, economy, health, and housing, a list of famous citizens, and a bibliography; arranged alphabetically from Finland to Indonesia.

Presents profiles of fourteen countries worldwide, each with information in thirty-three categories, including location and size, population, religions, economy, health, and housing, a list of famous citizens, and a bibliography; arranged alphabetically from Uganda to Zimbabwe, with a comprehensive index.

Presents profiles of nineteen countries worldwide, each with information in thirty-three categories, including location and size, population, religions, economy, health, and housing, a list of famous citizens, and a bibliography; arranged alphabetically from Iran to Lesotho.

Presents profiles of twenty-one countries worldwide, each with information in thirty-three categories, including location and size, population, religions, economy, health, and housing, a list of famous citizens, and a bibliography; arranged alphabetically from Portugal to Somalia.

Traces the history and evolution of television and how it has shaped society and politics, and illustrates how Donald Trump capitalized on the medium to rise to fame and become president. Argues that politics and pop culture are now interchangeable, and discusses what that means for America.

Presents an unabridged translation of Plato's examination of the nature of justice, the nature of the ideal state and other topics such as imitative poetry in this philosophical work depicting a dialogue between Socrates--representing Plato--and several other thinkers.

Looks at the history of the writing of the United States Constitution, discussing that the nation is still suffering from the consequences of disputes and decisions made in 1787, as the new government was being created.

Presents eighteenth-century political philosopher Thomas Paine's treatises "Common Sense" and "Rights of Man" and selections from "The Crisis, " "The Age of Reason, " and "Agrarian Justice, " and provides a further reading list.

Recent elections around the world have been shaped by populism, where flamboyant politicians gather large crowds and campaign on behalf of the common people. From Brexit to Donald Trump to countless other movements in Europe and the Americas, populism has changed the political conversation, often to the far right. From its origins in farmers' and workers' movements in the 19th century, we find countless populist politicians, right, left, center and beyond, using humble credentials, sometimes for and sometimes against the interests of the people. In the end, the story of populism is the story of democracy: its transformations, its strengths, and at times its greatest threats. Media literacy terms and questions round out this collection to engage readers beyond the text.