Ecologism is a new political ideology based on the position that the non-human world is worthy of moral consideration, and that this should be taken into account in social, economic, and political systems. This book provides the introduction to this philosophy, which is recognized as a major development in environmental politics.
Clearly we have entered an era of heightened interest in spirituality. The proliferation of books, music and paraphernalia espousing the way of the spirit is a striking phenomenon. Everywhere there is a new willingness to admit that the categories of rational thought, the authority of science, are no longer adequate to the task of making sense of ......
This volume chronicles almost two decades of American elections marked by a politics of disappointment. Combining political science, history and literature, it addresses the varied electoral trends: distrust of government; yearning for a renewal of the American dream; decreasing voter turnout; desire for self-government; and debate over the future shape of political conflict. New chapters in this edition include the latest research on national elections with up-to-date analyses of the 1996 and 1998 elections and an evaluation of the impeachment.
An account of the competing schools of thought in traditional and contemporary international theory, offering new ways of thinking about international political morality. It explains the role and place of normative theory in international politics, critically examines mainstream approaches in international relations and applied ethics, and ......
Offering a comprehensive look at the policymaking process, this title examines the motivations of public officials, the resources they have for shaping opinion, the influence of interest groups, and the evolution of waste reduction programs in Minnesota and other states.
The Rise and the Prospect of the Judgement Model in Contemporary Political Philosophy
An introduction to theories of judgement in contemporary political and moral philosophy. The author offers a critical examination of judgement and normative validity in the work of Rawls, Habermas, Ackerman, Michaelman and Dworkin. This includes an historical overview of the judgement model in contemporary political philosophy - focusing on Rawls' position on justice as fairness and Habermas on the discourse theory of law and the public sphere. There is also an examination of situated judgement, the work of Ackerman on the function of constitutions, and Michaelman on deliberative democracy. The book concludes with a thorough discussion of universalism and contemporary liberalism, the judgement view of justice and impartiality.
Budgeting has long been considered a rational process using neutral tools of financial management, but this outlook fails to consider the outside influences on leaders' behavior. This title shows that political culture and ideological orientations are at least as important as financial tools in shaping budgets.
A comprehensive examination of the American pursuit of the liberation of Eastern Europe from the end of World War II to the failure of the Hungarian revolution. It explores how American visions of freedom led to intervention worldwide and the legacy of the Cold War.
Up the Political Ladder examines the motivations for pursuing a career in electoral politics in USA and reveals the surprising path taken by most of the country''s core leadership.'
