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In his book, Governor Rick Perry of Texas provides a basis for viewing the states of the US as equivalent to the EU's member-states. All of these states are semi-sovereign, as they have all transferred some governmental sovereignty to federal institutions. This implies that the EU and US are commensurate. I subject these inferences to critique in my booklet on American and European federalism.

The fascinating history of a decade aflame—and what we can learn from its embers. "Disturbing and exhilarating." —New Yorker From 2010 to 2020, more people participated in protests than at any other point in human history. Yet we are not living in more just and democratic societies as a...

Bloomsbury presents What If Reform Wins, written and read by Peter Chappell. *This audiobook includes an exclusive conversation between the author and journalist John Merrick* 'Farage is Britain's new prime minister. Nirvana or nightmare? Whatever our reaction, we all need to take this scenario...

In questo saggio molto personale, scritto con grande eloquenza - frutto dell'adattamento di una conferenza TEDx dal medesimo titolo di straordinario successo - Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie offre agli ascoltatori una definizione originale del femminismo per il XXI secolo. Attingendo in grande misura dalle proprie esperienze e riflessioni sull'attualità, Adichie presenta qui un'eccezionale indagine d'autore su ciò che significa essere una donna oggi, un appello di grande attualità sulle ragioni per cui dovremmo essere tutti femministi.

It feels like the world is falling apart. So how do we keep hold of our optimism? How do we nurture the parts of ourselves that hope, trust and believe in something better? And how can we stay sane in this world of division? In this beautifully written and illuminating polemic, Booker Prize...

A distinguished historian of Spain and Europe provides an enlightening account of the development of nationalist and separatist movements in contemporary Catalonia and Scotland.   

Brought to you by Penguin. Deep new rifts are tearing apart the fabric of Britain and other Western societies: thriving cities versus the provinces, the highly skilled elite versus the less educated, wealthy versus developing countries. As these divides deepen, we have lost the sense of ethical...

 Since September 11, 2001, armed nonstate actors have received increased attention and discussion from scholars, policymakers, and the military. Underlying debates about nonstate warfare and how it should be countered is one crucial assumption: that state and nonstate actors fight very differently. 

As the BBC's North America Editor, Jon Sopel has had a pretty busy time of it lately. In the 18 months it's taken for a reality star to go from laughingstock to leader of the free world, Jon has travelled the length and breadth of the United States, experiencing it from a perspective that most of us could only dream of: he has flown aboard Air Force One, interviewed President Obama and has even been described as 'a beauty' by none other than Donald Trump.

With the end of the Cold War, the victory of liberal democracy was thought to be absolute. Observers declared the end of history, confident in a peaceful, globalized future. But we now know this to be premature. Authoritarianism first returned in Russia, as Putin developed a political system...

An active participant in the debates over same-sex marriage for three decades, philosopher John Corvino built strong relationships, and even friendships, with many on the other side. In this urgent and thought-provoking book, Corvino draws lessons from that experience to make the case for how to...

Um em cada quatro brasileiros está abaixo da linha de pobreza, (sobre)vivendo sob condições inaceitáveis. Saber que milhares de pessoas, inclusive crianças, sofrem com as consequências da desigualdade imediatamente nos provoca um senso de indignação e um desejo de resolver a situação, mas as respostas para eliminar a pobreza parecem vir de todos os lados, apontando para caminhos opostos.

Can a song trigger a murder? Can a poem spark a riot? Can a book divide a people? Away from the gaze of mainstream urban media, across India's dusty, sleepy towns, a brand of popular culture is quietly seizing the imagination of millions, on the internet and off it. From catchy songs with...

How trauma became a weapon, by highly-acclaimed author of Virtue Hoarders Traumatized traces the emergence and triumph of the concept of trauma in public life. From shell-shock and PTSD to the power of Oprah Winfrey and the authentic personal brand, Liu weaves together the history of this now...

Donald Trump ha ricostruito a propria immagine il Partito repubblicano lanciando un movimento popolare eterogeneo con il cappellino rosso MAGA in testa, grazie alle sue doti carismatiche e sfruttando risentimenti e complotti. La razionalità del discorso politico non gli appartiene, anzi, ha fatto dell'anti-intellettualismo una bandiera. Dietro l'apparente caos del Trump-pensiero, però, si è aggregato un movimento molto più strutturato di quanto si creda: una galassia di intellettuali, attivisti e politici che ha elaborato una critica radicale alla democrazia liberale americana.

Ahora resulta que los derechairos exacerbados exigen justicia, democracia y libertad. Incluso ruegan para que Donald Trump invada México y ponga orden político y social, lo que tanto despreciaron cuando el PRI y el PAN estuvieron en el gobierno. Con un guiño al memorable Monsi, Jairo Calixto Albarrán arremete contra la hipocresía, inoperancia y frivolidad de la derecha mexicana, que se asume como la vístima eterna desde su penthouse de Polanco y valiéndose de fake news, bots y periodistas al mejor postor arremeten contra su demonio favorito: la 4T.

The American political system can be challenging to navigate. In a time when the political climate can be contentious, understanding the American system of government is an important tool to have. This comprehensive guide covers the basics of U.S. politics in a clear, easy-to-follow format...

What true statecraft consists of, and how to know a statesman when we see one In the modern world we yearn for great leaders but resist them when they come along. In this much-needed essay, Steven B. Smith tells us that a statesman is something far different from a demagogue or a technocrat; he...

This audiobook narrated by William Hope provides an entertaining introduction to ancient Chinese thinkers—and what they can teach us about today's most pressing political questions in China and beyond.

As the UK’s national narrative falters and trust in key political institutions is wavering what does the future hold? Is the UK set to become ‘Singapore on Thames?’ as some suggest? What might a future relationship with the EU look like? What would it take to rekindle a real enthusiasm for the European project, as opposed to the semi-detached relationship Britain has had with the EU? How do we rebuild trust in our institutions and create a new, 21st century national narrative for Britain? William Waldegrave says ‘Whatever happens about Brexit, Britain is going to change forever.