For the People: Left Populism in Spain and the US (Tamames Jorge)(Paperback)

For the People: Left Populism in Spain and the US (Tamames Jorge)(Paperback)

Recent years have witnessed dramatic challenges to established politics across Europe and America. Opposition to business-as-usual has not been limited to the radical right: left populist movements with transformative agendas offer a very different - if equally radical - response to the status

For a Left Populism (Mouffe Chantal)(Paperback)

What is the 'populist moment' and what does it mean for the left?We are currently witnessing in Western Europe a 'populist moment' that signals the crisis of neoliberal hegemony. The central axis of the political conflict will be between right- and left-wing populism. By establishing a frontier

People Without Power - the war on populism and the fight for democracy (Frank Thomas)(Paperback / softback)

The People and the Nation: Populism and Ethno-Territorial Politics in Europe (Heinisch Reinhard)(Paperback)

The edited book brings together country experts on populism, ethno-territorial politics, and party competition. It consists of twelve empirical chapters, covering seven Western European states (Austria, Belgium, France, Italy, Spain, Switzerland, and the UK) as well as four Central European states

The Missing Among Us: Stories of missing persons and those left behind (Stewart Erin)(Paperback)

In Australia 38,000 people are reported missing each year and in the US it's over 600,000. In the UK someone is reported missing every 90 seconds. Many of these cases are never resolved. Blending long-form journalism with true crime and philosophy, The Missing Among Us takes us from the Australian

Between Distant Modernities: Performing Exceptionality in Francoist Spain and the Jim Crow South (Kennedy Brittany Powell)(Paperback)

For centuries, Spain and the South have stood out as the exceptional 'other' within US and European nationalisms. During Franco's regime and the Jim Crow era both violently asserted a haunting brand of national 'selfhood.' Both areas shared a loss of splendor and a fraught relation with

Critical Muslim 24: Populism (Sardar Ziauddin)(Paperback)

The rise of populism in the US and Europe is the focus of this issue of Critical Muslim. It will explore issues and trends that led to Brexit and the emergence of President Trump. There will be essays on American populism, the emergence of far right movements in France, the Netherlands and

The Populist Temptation: Economic Grievance and Political Reaction in the Modern Era (Eichengreen Barry)(Paperback)

Populism, on both the right and the left, has spread like wildfire throughout Europe and the United States and is making inroads in other parts of the world. In simplest terms, populism is a political ideology that vilifies elites, minorities and foreigners while lionizing 'the people.' It reached

Me the People: How Populism Transforms Democracy (Urbinati Nadia)(Pevná vazba)

A timely and incisive assessment of what the success of populism means for democracy. Populist movements have recently appeared in nearly every democracy around the world. Yet our grasp of this disruptive political phenomenon remains woefully inadequate. Politicians of all stripes appeal to the

The Power of Populism and People: Resistance and Protest in the Modern World (Stoltzfus Nathan)(Paperback)

Recent years have seen a disturbing advance in populist and authoritarian styles of rule and, in response, a rise in popular activism. Strongmen, especially since the advent of fascism, have formed their base of power in popular acclaim. But what power do the people have in checking the rise of

All That´s Left in the World - Eric Brown

Jamie and Andrew are strangers, and two of the last people left alive. They don't know what they'll find on their perilous journey ... but they may just find each other. A queer romance about courage, hope and humanity - this is How I Live Now with the heart of Simon Vs The Homo Sapiens Agenda.When

Spain - Culture Smart!, 108: The Essential Guide to Customs & Culture (Culture Smart!)(Paperback)

Don't just see the sights? get to know the people. In the popular imagination Spain conjures up a picture of rapacious conquistadores, fiery flamenco dancers, and brilliant artists. All true enough but how closely does everyday life in modern Spain conform to these dramatic stereotypes? Culture

The Populist Temptation: Economic Grievance and Political Reaction in the Modern Era (Eichengreen Barry)(Pevná vazba)

Populism of the right and left has spread like wildfire throughout the world. The impulse reached its apogee in the United States with the election of Trump, but it was a force in Europe ever since the Great Recession sent the European economy into a prolonged tailspin. In the simplest terms,

Us vs. Them - The Failure of Globalism (Bremmer Ian)(Paperback / softback)

From Brexit, to Donald Trump, to extremist parties in Europe and the developing world, populism has dominated recent headlines. But what explains the rise of leaders who stoke nationalist anger in their countries, from Le Pen to Erdogan? How long will the populist wave last? Who will be the winners

Powerhouse Principles: The Ultimate Blueprint for Real Estate Success in an Ever-Changing Market (Perez Jorge)(Paperback)

The #1 private developer in the U.S., Jorge P rez reveals his billionaire secrets for power investors.BR Known as the King of Condominiums and the Steven Spielberg of Real Estate, top developer Jorge P rez reveals his principles for achieving success in even the toughest real estate market through

Moth to a Flame: Tenth Anniversary Edition (Antoinette Ashley)(Paperback)

In the little city of Flint, MI, the good die young and the people left standing are the grimiest of characters. With reign over the city's drug trade, Benjamin Atkins made sure that his precious daughter, Raven, was secluded from the grit that the city had to offer. But when Raven's young heart

Clash of Visions: Populism and Elitism in New Testament Theology (Yarbrough Robert W.)(Paperback)

Each year thousands die for the Jesus they read about in the Bible. At the same time scholars worldwide reject central truths of the Book. Here is an analysis of two contrasting approaches to biblical interpretation: one which has encouraged many to abandon the Christian heritage, the other which

We Are the People: The Rise of the Afd in Germany (Bochum Penny)(Paperback)

Recent years have seen a surge of populism across the Western world, exposing the vulnerabilities of liberal democracy and driving the international political agenda to the right. In Germany in 2017 the recently founded far-right populist party--the Alternative for Germany (AfD)--swept into the

Populism Versus the New Globalization (Axford Barrie)(Pevná vazba)

Populism and globalization are shorthand for the temper of our times. Populism is usually cast as globalization's nemesis, a backlash against worldwide connectivity, while globalization is often said to be in retreat or even demise. This book takes issue with both interpretations, claiming

The Contemporary Middle East in an Age of Upheaval (Gelvin James L.)(Paperback)

The US invasion of Iraq in 2003 and the Arab uprisings of 2010-11 left indelible imprints on the Middle East. Yet, these events have not reshaped the region as pundits once predicted. With this volume, top experts on the region offer wide-ranging considerations of the characteristics, continuities,

Left Populism in Europe: Lessons from Jeremy Corbyn to Podemos (Prentoulis Marina)(Paperback)

While the right is harnessing populist rhetoric to great effect, the left's attempts have been much less successful. The Syriza government in Greece and Jeremy Corbyn's Labour Party in Britain have both failed to change the neoliberal status quo and introduce democratic socialism in their

The Selfish Pig's Guide to Caring: How to Cope with the Emotional and Practical Aspects of Caring for Someone (Marriott Hugh)(Paperback)

Six million people in the UK, often unnoticed by the rest of us, provide unpaid care for disabled or elderly relatives, friends or neighbours. Their job is long, lonely and hard, yet there is limited support and no formal training. As a result, carers suffer frequent damage to physical and mental

The Solomons 1943-44: The Struggle for New Georgia and Bougainville (Stille Mark)(Paperback)

Victory at Guadalcanal for the Allies in February 1943 left them a vital foothold in the Solomon Islands chain, and was the first step in an attempt to isolate and capture the key Japanese base of Rabaul on New Britain. In order to do this they had to advance up the island chain in a combined air,

Empires of the Atlantic World: Britain and Spain in America 1492-1830 (Elliott J. H.)(Paperback)

In this enthralling account of the entwined histories of Britain, Spain, and their empires in the Americas, distinguished historian J. H. Elliott offers us history on a grand scale. He interweaves the histories of the two great Atlantic civilizations, providing rich insights into both while