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Politics : a very short introduction / by Minogue, Kenneth R.,1930-2013.;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 109-110) and index.Why despots don't belong in politics. -- The classical Greeks: how to be a citizen. -- The Romans: the real meaning of patriotism. -- Christianity and the rise of the individual. -- Constructing the modern state. -- How to analyse a modern society. -- Relations between states: how to balance power. -- The experience of politics I: how to be an activist. -- The experience of politics II: parties and doctrines. -- The experience of politics III: justice, freedom, and democracy. -- Studying politics scientifically. -- Ideology challenges politics. -- Can politics survive the twenty-first century?"In this essay, Kenneth Minogue discusses the development of politics from the ancient world to the twentieth century. He prompts us to consider why political systems evolve, how politics offers both power and order in our society, whether democracy is always a good thing, and what future politics may have in the twenty-first century."--Jacket.
Subjects: Political science.;
© 2000., Oxford University Press,
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Political suicide [sound recording] / by Palmer, Michael,1942-2013.; Petkoff, Robert.;
Read by Robert Petkoff.Dr. Lou Welcome has been supervising Dr. Gary McHugh's recovery from alcoholism. Though McHugh hasn't been taking his AA program seriously, Lou sees progress and the two have become friends. After visiting a patient of his, Congressmen Elias Colston, McHugh is found unconscious in his wrecked car. Colston has been shot dead, and McHugh is the prime suspect, though he insists the congressman was dead when he got there. Lou investigates the murder and uncovers a deadly conspiracy.
Subjects: Suspense fiction.; Medical novels.; Audiobooks.; Alcoholics; Legislators; Murder;
© p2012., Macmillan Audio,
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Beloved economies : [electronic resource] : Transforming how we work. by Rimington, Jess.;
Let's create an economy for everyone. Based on extensive research with organizations and companies that are boldly breaking out of business as usual, Beloved Economies offer readers an imagination-expanding vision of what work could be. Authors Rimington and Cea explore possibilities for how we work, learning with more than sixty people from a wide array of enterprises. What these groups have in common is that they are generating forms of success that audaciously prioritize well-being, meaning, connection and resilience -- alongside conventional metrics like quality and financial success. Beloved Economies offers readers seven specific practices as a springboard for changing how we work. As the book reveals, it's not only what we do, but how we do it that can be a powerful lever to move us into economies that all of us can love.Requires the Libby app or a modern web browser.
Subjects: Electronic books.; Nonfiction.; Politics.;
© 2022., Smashwords Edition,
On-line resources: http://link.overdrive.com/?websiteID=130119&titleID=8995289 -- Click to access digital title in OverDrive.;
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Privacy lost : [electronic resource] : How technology is endangering your privacy. by Holtzman, David H.;
While other books in the field focus on specific aspects of privacy or how to avoid invasions, David H. Holtzman -- a master technologist, internet pioneer, security analyst, and former military codebreaker -- presents a comprehensive insider's exposé of the world of invasive technology, who's using it, and how our privacy is at risk. Holtzman starts out by categorizing privacy violations into "The 7 Sins Against Privacy" and then goes on to explain in compelling and easy to understand language exactly how privacy is being eroded in every aspect of our lives. Holtzman vividly reveals actual invasions and the dangers associated with the loss of privacy, and he takes a realistic look at the trade offs between privacy and such vital issues as security, rights, and economic development.Electronic reproduction.
Subjects: Electronic books.; Nonfiction.; Politics.;
© 2005.,
On-line resources: http://link.overdrive.com/?websiteID=130119&titleID=114960 -- Click to access digital title in OverDrive;
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American politics : [electronic resource] : A beginner's guide. by Roper, Jon.;
This dynamic Beginner's Guide covers everything you need to know about American politics today. Exploring the principles enshrined in the Declaration of Independence and Constitution, Jon Roper asks whether the politics of personality have become too pervasive in the USA. Tackling the nature of the presidency, American foreign policy, and President Obama's administration, this is a sharp analysis of how history has shaped the way America governs itself today. Including a section on how religion impacts American politics, this is the perfect introduction for anyone interested in the politics of the world's oldest democratic republic. Jon Roper is a professor of American Studies who has taught at the University of Tennessee, the University of Wisconsin, and Ohio State University. He is the author of The Complete Illustrated Guide to the Presidents of America: An Authoritative History of the American Presidency.Electronic reproduction.
Subjects: Electronic books.; Politics and government.; Nonfiction.; History.; Politics.;
© 2011.,
On-line resources: http://link.overdrive.com/?websiteID=130119&titleID=1336420 -- Click to access digital title in OverDrive.;
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British politics : a very short introduction / by Wright, Anthony,1948-;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 121-123) and index.The Britishness of British politics -- The constitution : old and new -- Arguing : the political conversation -- Governing : the strong centre? -- Representing : is the party over? -- Accounting : heckling the steamroller? -- The end of British politics?
Subjects: Politics, Practical;
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Soda politics : taking on big soda (and winning) / by Nestle, Marion.;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 429-483) and index.What is soda? Why advocacy is needed -- Sodas and health -- The soda industry and how it works -- Targeting children -- Targeting minorities and the poor -- "Softball" marketing tactics: recruiting allies, co-opting critics -- More "softball" tactics: mitigating environmental damage -- "Hardball" tactics: defending turf, attacking critics -- Advocacy: soda caps, taxes, and more.How did products containing absurdly inexpensive ingredients become multibillion dollar industries and international brand icons, while also having a devastating impact on public health? In Soda Politics, Dr. Marion Nestle answers this question by detailing all of the ways that the soft drink industry works overtime to make drinking soda as common and accepted as drinking water, for adults and children. Dr. Nestle shows how sodas are principally miracles of advertising; Coca-Cola and PepsiCo spend billions of dollars each year to promote their sale to children, minorities, and low-income populations, in developing as well as industrialized nations. And once they have stimulated that demand, they leave no stone unturned to protect profits. That includes lobbying to prevent any measures that would discourage soda sales, strategically donating money to health organizations and researchers who can make the science about sodas appear confusing, and engaging in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activities to create goodwill and silence critics. Soda Politics follows the money trail wherever it leads, revealing how hard Big Soda works to sell as much of their products as possible to an increasingly obese world.--From publisher description.
Subjects: Carbonated beverages.; Consumer protection.; Carbonated Beverages.; Consumer Advocacy.; Dietary Sucrose; Food Industry.; Marketing.; Politics.;
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Food politics : how the food industry influences nutrition and health / by Nestle, Marion.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Undermining dietary advice -- Working the system -- Exploiting kids, corrupting schools -- Deregulating dietary supplements -- Inventing techno-foods -- Conclusion: the politics of food choice -- Afterword: food politics : five years later and beyond -- Appendix: issues in nutrition and nutrition research.
Subjects: Nutrition policy; Food; Food industry and trade; Food industry and trade; Politique alimentaire; Aliments; Aliments;
© c2007., University of California Press,
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24/7 Politics : Cable Television and the Fragmenting of America from Watergate to Fox News. by Brownell, Kathryn Cramer.;
Cover -- Table of Contents -- Acknowledgments -- Introduction: The Great Hidden Political Asset -- Act I. A Political Awakening -- 1. The Power of Broadcasting -- 2. A Business Rivalry Forms -- 3. Distinguishing Cable Television -- 4. Revenge Politics -- Act II. Coming of Age -- 5. The Watergate Hangover -- 6. Exploding the Cable Dial -- 7. Visions '79 -- 8. Becoming a Household Name -- Act III. The Triumph of Cable America -- 9. A Political Tool -- 10. Regulatory Consequences -- 11. Winning at Any Cost -- 12. The MTV Presidency -- Conclusion: Democracy in Cable America -- Notes -- Index.As television began to overtake the political landscape in the 1960s, network broadcast companies, bolstered by powerful lobbying interests, dominated screens across the nation. Yet over the next three decades, the expansion of a different technology, cable, changed all of this. 24/7 Politics tells the story of how the cable industry worked with political leaders to create an entirely new approach to television, one that tethered politics to profits and divided and distracted Americans by feeding their appetite for entertainment―frequently at the expense of fostering responsible citizenship.In this timely and provocative book, Kathryn Cramer Brownell argues that cable television itself is not to blame for today’s rampant polarization and scandal politics―the intentional restructuring of television as a political institution is. She describes how cable innovations―from C-SPAN coverage of congressional debates in the 1980s to MTV’s foray into presidential politics in the 1990s―took on network broadcasting using market forces, giving rise to a more decentralized media world. Brownell shows how cable became an unstoppable medium for political communication that prioritized cult followings and loyalty to individual brands, fundamentally reshaped party politics, and, in the process, sowed the seeds of democratic upheaval.24/7 Politics reveals how cable TV created new possibilities for antiestablishment voices and opened a pathway to political prominence for seemingly unlikely figures like Donald Trump by playing to narrow audiences and cultivating division instead of common ground. -- provided by Amazon.com.Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, Michigan : ProQuest Ebook Central, 2024. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest Ebook Central affiliated libraries.
Subjects: Electronic books.;
On-line resources: https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/kirtland-ebooks/detail.action?docID=30461505 -- Available online. Click here to access.;
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24/7 politics : cable television and the fragmenting of America from Watergate to Fox News / by Brownell, Kathryn Cramer,author.;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 313-376) and index."As television began to overtake the political landscape in the 1960s, network broadcast companies, bolstered by powerful lobbying interests, dominated screens across the nation. Yet over the next three decades, the expansion of a different technology, cable, changed all of this. '24/7 politics' tells the story of how the cable industry worked with political leaders to create an entirely new approach to television, one that tethered politics to profits and divided and distracted Americans by feeding their appetite for entertainment--frequently at the expense of fostering responsible citizenship. In this timely and provocative book, Kathryn Cramer Brownell argues that cable television itself is not to blame for today's rampant polarization and scandal politics--the intentional restructuring of television as a political institution is. She describes how cable innovations--from C-SPAN coverage of congressional debates in the 1980s to MTV's foray into presidential politics in the 1990s--took on network broadcasting using market forces, giving rise to a more decentralized media world. Brownell shows how cable became an unstoppable medium for political communication that prioritized cult followings and loyalty to individual brands, fundamentally reshaped party politics, and, in the process, sowed the seeds of democratic upheaval. '24/7 politics' reveals how cable TV created new possibilities for antiestablishment voices and opened a pathway to political prominence for seemingly unlikely figures like Donald Trump by playing to narrow audiences and cultivating division instead of common ground."--
Subjects: Television and politics.; Television in politics.; Cable television; Cable television;
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