David Coates Bücher

The book presents a comprehensive analysis of the debates surrounding the Republican and Democratic parties leading up to the 2008 election. Each chapter contrasts popular conservative arguments with detailed liberal responses, encouraging a balanced discourse. By challenging right-wing narratives, it aims to redirect the conversation toward a more centrist perspective in American politics. Endnotes provide sources and evidence for both sides, with further exploration available on an associated blog.

The book provides a critical examination of the Labour Party's resurgence of radicalism in the 1970s, highlighting key political dynamics and shifts within the Party during this transformative period. David Coates delves into the ideological struggles and the impact of external factors on Labour's evolution, offering insights into the broader implications for British politics. Through this analysis, readers gain a deeper understanding of the challenges and opportunities faced by the Party as it navigated a changing political landscape.

The contemporary debate on economic policy is dominated by the issue of 'which model of capitalism works best'.

The emergence of the blogosphere has democratized political commentary, allowing anyone to share their views on current events. However, effective commentary requires skill and thorough research to elevate it beyond mere opinion. This book aims to provide well-informed insights that blend personal perspective with scholarly analysis, emphasizing the importance of quality in political discourse.

Tony Blair and George Bush may have won the war in Iraq, but they are losing the peace at home.

The global economy is dominated by a powerful set of established and emerging capitalisms, from the long-standing capitalist economies of the West to the rising economies of the BRIC (Brazil, Russia, India and China) countries. An understanding of capitalism is therefore fundamental to understanding the modern world. Capitalism: The Basics is an accessible introduction to a variety of capitalisms and explores key topics such as: the history of major capitalist economies; the central role played by both states and markets in the global economy; the impact of capitalism on wages, workers and welfare; approaches to the analysis of capitalism, and choices for capitalism's future. Examining capitalism from both above and below, featuring a range of case studies from around the globe, and including a comprehensive glossary, this book is the ideal introduction for students studying capitalism.

A systematic study of the early performance of New Labour in power. Each chapter examines New Labour's initial comments, charts opening policy moves, and traces policy trajectories in each major department of state. schovat popis