Showing results for "Persons" in Political Science

In 1968, the Democratic Party fractured.

This book consists of two parts: the essay "The Idea of Public Reason Revisited" and "The Law of Peoples", a major reworking of a much shorter article by the same name. Taken together, they are the culmination of more than 50 years of reflection on liberalism and on some of the most pressing problems of our times.

What is the connection between individual freedom and social and political authority? Are human beings fundamentally equal or unequal? In 16 in-depth lectures, Professor Dalton puts the key theories of power formulated by several of history's greatest minds within your reach. These lectures trace two distinct schools of political theory, idealism and realism, from their roots in ancient India and Greece through history and, ultimately, to their impact on the 20th century.

>For the People offers a new interpretation of populist political movements from the Revolution to the eve of the Civil War and roots them in the disconnect between the theory of rule by the people and the reality of rule by elected representatives. Ron Formisano seeks to rescue populist movements from the distortions of contemporary opponents as well as the misunderstandings of later historians.From the Anti-Federalists to the Know-Nothings, Formisano traces the movements chronologically, contextualizing them and demonstrating the progression of ideas and movements.

In 2012, Hakeem al-Araibi was a promising young player on Bahrain's national football team when he was arrested for attacking a police station during the Arab Spring, despite television footage showing him playing soccer at the time of the alleged attack. After three months of torture and wrongful imprisonment, Hakeem was released. He fled the country and made his way to Australia, where he was granted refugee status. Hakeem made a life here and was playing for the suburban Pascoe Vale Football Club, in Melbourne. He thought he was safe.

A comprehensive history of the people and cases that have changed history, this is the definitive account of the nation's highest court.

Step into The Real History Classroom, where the TikTok History Teacher breaks down the stories behind the headlines and uncovers the truth about history and civics. Get a real-world perspective that goes beyond textbooks—connecting past events to today’s biggest issues. Tune in for straight talk, surprising facts, and a no-nonsense approach to understanding the world around us!

By the People is a monthly podcast committed to giving you an insider’s look at the challenges and possibilities facing democracies around the world. Join the nonpartisan International Republican Institute as we dive into the issues of the day and discuss new ideas in governance, elections, and democracy.

In a picturesque coastal town in Norway, an unexpected economic surge arises from the discovery of hot springs. However, when Dr. Thomas Stockmann uncovers the shocking truth that the waters are contaminated and pose a serious threat to the community, he faces fierce opposition. As the townspeople reject his alarming findings and even his closest friends turn against him, Dr. Stockmann finds himself in a battle for truth and integrity. (Summary by Libby Gohn)

The award-winning 'For the People', produced by John Voket, focuses on issues related to aging, veterans, youth, education, health and human services, public safety, workforce and consumer issues and the environment. Broadcast segments and guests explore concerns facing communities we serve, and detail how individuals and communities may respond to address and/or mitigate those concerns.

Why is the Atlantic slowly filling with crude petroleum, threatening a millions-of-years-old ecological balance? Why did traders at prominent banks take high-risk gambles with the money entrusted to them by hundreds of thousands of clients around the world, expanding and leveraging their investments to the point that failure led to a global financial crisis that left millions of people jobless and hundreds of cities economically devastated?

"Love People Enough" – Hosted by Army veteran Micah R. and co-host Aaron R., we explore life, love, politics, culture, and the real threats facing our world. With deep love for America, our children, and the Jewish people, we celebrate what makes humanity beautiful while exposing Radical Islam's dangers—backed by evidence from attacks, testimonies, and videos. We reveal how the UN, controlled by terrorists & dictators, enables this via organizations like the Hamas-run UNRWA and warn of dangerous dishonest actors in both our parties, such as Tucker, Candace, Nick, AOC, Ilhan, and Rashida.

Vir Sanghvi's has been an interesting life - one that took him to Oxford, movie and political journalism, television and magazines - and he depicts it with the silky polish his readers expect of him. In A Rude Life, he turns his dispassionate observer's gaze on himself, and in taut prose tells...

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Regular discussions with parks and rec pros about what's happening in their communities and how it might impact yours. Available wherever you get your podcasts. Also available in video format on YouTube -- https://www.youtube.com/@prbmagazine/podcastsAnd in written version at https://www.prbplus.com

People Vs Sewage is a UK investigative podcast that goes far beyond the surface level sewage stories seen in the headlines. The series examines the deeper political, financial and governance failures driving England’s water crisis and brings forward the voices and evidence that rarely reach the public. The podcast is hosted by Philip Greenwood, founder of Waterways Protection, an independent watchdog focused on exposing systemic water pollution in the UK. The first episode opens with two of the most credible figures in the movement. Ashley Smith, founder of Windrush Against Sewage Pollution ...

Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao, widely known as NTR, was not merely a film star who strayed into politics and captured power in Andhra Pradesh. The actor-politician redefined the political culture in the state and scripted a new political idiom.His rather dramatic entry into politics, the profound...

In The Foresighted Ambedkar, Anurag Bhaskar argues that India’s Constitution was drafted not just between 1946 and 1950 but over the course of four decades. Dr Ambedkar was the only person to have been involved at all the stages related to the drafting of the Indian constitutional document...

Barrister Michael Mansfield, KC, has spent his career fighting injustice, persecution and corruption. And be it the Birmingham Six, Bloody Sunday, Stephen Lawrence, the Marchioness, Hillsborough or Grenfell, he has come to learn one thing - that people power is unstoppable. Michael draws upon his 50 years of fighting for justice and revisits his most important cases and clients, proving without doubt that when people get together they can make lasting and positive change.

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez may seem like she came from nowhere, but the movement that propelled her to office - and to global political stardom - has been building for 30 years...With the party and the nation at a crossroads, this timely and original audiobook offers new insight into how we’ve gotten where we are - and where we're headed.