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The Politics of Italy

Governance in a Normal Country

By: James Newell

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The Politics of Italy

Governance in a Normal Country

By: James Newell

This innovative text offers a fresh approach to Italian politics and society, providing insight into subjects ranging from parliament to corruption and the Mafia. Using clear and simple language, its incisive analysis helps readers to see through common Italian stereotypes by means of a familiar comparative approach.

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Cambridge University Press

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0521840708

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9780521840705

Italian Politics

Adjustment Under Duress

By: Martin J. Bull,James L. Newell

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Italian Politics

Adjustment Under Duress

By: Martin J. Bull,James L. Newell

This wide-ranging book seeks to unravel the complexities of post-1992 Italian democracy. It takes as its point of departure the dramatic political tensions of the early 1990s and evaluates these against the background of an analysis of the ‘First Republic’ that predates these changes. Martin Bull and James Newell, renowned scholars of Italian Politics, argue that the early 1990s revolution in Italian party politics should be seen both as a major cause of subsequent changes in the political system and as a consequence of longer-term, still on-going changes in the Italian polity. The books explains how we can understand in this light the mixed success of the parties in attempting to act as autonomous vehicles of reform – and therefore why, if we are witnessing a transformation to a ‘Second Republic’, many of its key features still remain to be shaped. Each of the thematic chapters clearly juxtaposes Italy as it was before the 1990s with Italy today, thereby evaluating the degree to which the early 1990s can be seen as a watershed. In this way the book offers a novel account of both contemporary political developments and their historical significance in teh context of the ‘Italian political model’ that took shape in the period after 1945. This will be essential reading for all students of Italian and Comparative Politics, who will find the clarity and breadth of the book invaluable. Equally, scholars will be fascinated by this new and compelling argument.

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Polity

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0745612989

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9780745612980

Silvio Berlusconi

A study in failure

By: James L. Newell

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Silvio Berlusconi

A study in failure

By: James L. Newell

This book is about one of the most remarkable European politicians of recent decades, Silvio Berlusconi, and about his contribution to the dramatic changes that have overtaken Italian politics since the early 1990s. From the vantage point of 2017, would Italian political history of the past twenty-five years look substantially different had Berlusconi not had the high-profile role in it that he did? Asking the question makes it possible to contribute to a broader debate of recent years concerning the significance of leaders in post-Cold War democratic politics. Having considered Berlusconi’s legacy in the areas of political culture, voting and party politics, public policy and the quality of Italian democracy, the book concludes by considering the international significance of the Berlusconi phenomenon in relation to the recent election of Donald Trump, with whom Berlusconi is often compared.

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Manchester University Press

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1526133954

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Italian Politics

Exploring the Dynamics of Political Change

By: James L. Newell

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Italian Politics

Exploring the Dynamics of Political Change

By: James L. Newell

This book presents a comprehensive and incisive exploration of the intricacies of the Italian political system. Written in a lucid and informative style, the work features: an examination of Italian political history from 1943 to the present day an analysis of the governmental system, the constitutional framework, the core institutions, the electoral system and the key parties an analysis of the role of contemporary pressure groups and social movements including environmental, labour and institutional organisations discussions of important topical issues, such as corruption and organised crime an exploration of Italian foreign policy towards the EU, the US and the wider world a wide range of examples, tables and figures. Italian Politics: Exploring the Dynamics of Political Change is an indispensable resource for students and scholars delving into Italian politics, Italian studies, European politics/studies, political systems and comparative politics.

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Taylor & Francis

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1134341709

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Italy’s Contemporary Politics

By: James L. Newell

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Italy’s Contemporary Politics

By: James L. Newell

In early 2020 Italy was a country whose political parties stood as significant obstacles in the way of resolution of its social and economic problems. The purpose of this book is to help the reader to understand how Italian politics had reached this point. It does this by tracing the most significant processes of political, economic and social change to have marked Italian history in recent years back to their roots in the Italian political system as it emerged at the end of the Second World War. Starting with the restoration of democracy, the volume discusses the post-war party system and how it came under increasing pressure from the mid-1970s. From there it discusses the political upheavals of the early 1990s and the transformations they led to, the rise and fall of Silvio Berlusconi, and the watershed election of 2018. In short, the book provides a narrative. Narratives tell us who we are, where we have come from, where we are now and where we are going. Without them, we cannot make sense of the world. At the end of this narrative, if it has done its job properly, Italian politics and current affairs should ‘make sense’ if before they seemed confusing.

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Routledge

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1000228444

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9781000228441

Parties and Democracy in Italy

By: James L Newell

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Parties and Democracy in Italy

By: James L Newell

This title was first published in 2000: A guide to the changing place of political parties within the Italian political system, seeking to shed light on how the parties operate and their role in the country's politics. Starting from a recognition of the traditional centrality of parties in Italian political life, the book's main focus is on the consequences and causes of the transformation in the party system which began to unfold from 1989 onwards. Arguing that the latter has its roots in the specific choices made by the traditional parties as they attempted to adapt to change in their electoral environment, the book then proceeds to examine what effects the changing party system is having on such traditional, "party-driven" features of Italian politics such as "sottogoverno" and "lotizzazione" and on the functioning of such institutions as parliament and the executive. The book concludes by attempting to assess whether parties are still central to political and civil society or whether their role has diminished in importance.

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Routledge

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1351758306

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Corruption in contemporary politics

A new travel guide

By: James L. Newell

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Corruption in contemporary politics

A new travel guide

By: James L. Newell

Recognising that corruption is a serious problem in the globalised world of the early twenty-first century, the book takes the reader on a journey – beginning with what corruption is, why its study is important and how it can be measured. From there it moves on to explore corruption’s causes, its consequences and how it can be tackled – before discovering how these things are playing out in the established liberal democracies, in the former communist regimes and in the newly industrialised and ‘developing’ world. On the way it takes a couple of detours – first, to explore corruption’s mechanisms and dynamics and second to survey the scandals to which it may give rise. The book is therefore offered as an informative ‘travel guide’ of potential interest to journalists and policy makers as well as to students and academics.

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Manchester University Press

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152612758X

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European Integration and the Crisis of Social Democracy

By: James L. Newell

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European Integration and the Crisis of Social Democracy

By: James L. Newell

This is a book about European integration and mainstream parties of the left, the main underlying question driving it being: Given that the communist left was fatally wounded by the collapse of the Berlin Wall; given that, since then, the terms ‘left’ and ‘right’ have not infrequently been attacked (especially by populists) as being no longer useful for making sense of politics; given that social democracy, understood as ‘national Keynesianism’ no longer appears to be viable (as reflected in its long-term electoral decline), what does it mean to be on the left in the early 21st century and what can be done to revive its fortunes? Its answer is that being on the left means embracing principles of equality and international solidarity, and that since the nation state is too small to respond effectively to climate change and the other most pressing issues of the present, no viable strategy for left-wing revival in Europe can dispense with European integration as a central element, of which European democratisation is a core component.

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Springer Nature

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3031088220

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9783031088223

Special Editions of the Maysville Public Ledger 1900-1910

By: James R. Columbia

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Special Editions of the Maysville Public Ledger 1900-1910

By: James R. Columbia

A compilation of 540+ articles, reprinted primarily from five special Industrial, Business and Education editions of the Maysville (Kentucky) "Public Ledger" newspaper published on Thursday, January 18, 1900; Monday, September 02, 1901; Saturday, December 12, 1908; Monday, April 12, 1909; and Saturday, April 09, 1910.

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Lulu.com

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1387672320

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Mathematical Biology II

Spatial Models and Biomedical Applications

By: James D. Murray

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Mathematical Biology II

Spatial Models and Biomedical Applications

By: James D. Murray

This richly illustrated third edition provides a thorough training in practical mathematical biology and shows how exciting mathematical challenges can arise from a genuinely interdisciplinary involvement with the biosciences. It has been extensively updated and extended to cover much of the growth of mathematical biology. From the reviews: ""This book, a classical text in mathematical biology, cleverly combines mathematical tools with subject area sciences."--SHORT BOOK REVIEWS

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Springer Science & Business Media

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0387224386

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9780387224381

Communication and Aging

By: Jon F. Nussbaum,Loretta L. Pecchioni,James D. Robinson,Teresa L. Thompson

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Communication and Aging

By: Jon F. Nussbaum,Loretta L. Pecchioni,James D. Robinson,Teresa L. Thompson

This text employs a communication perspective to examine the aging process and the ability of individuals to adapt successfully to aging. It continues the groundbreaking work of the first edition, emphasizing a life-span approach toward understanding the social interaction that occurs during later life. The edition provides a comprehensive update on the existing and emerging research within communication and aging studies and considers such topics as notions of successful aging, positive and negative stereotypes toward older adults, and health communication issues. It raises awareness of the barriers facing elderly people in conversation and the importance such conversations have in elderly people's lives. The impact of nonrelational processes, such as hearing loss, are considered as they impact relationships with others and affect the ability to age successfully. The book is organized into 14 chapters. Each chapter is written so that the reader is presented with an exhaustive review of the pertinent and recent literature from the social sciences. As in the first edition, when the literature is empirically based, the communicative ramifications are then discussed. Readers of this volume will gain greater understanding of the importance of their communicative relationships and how significant they remain across the life span. Developed for students in communication, psychology, nursing, social gerontology, sociology, and related areas, Communication and Aging provides important insights on communication to all who are affected by the aging process.

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Routledge

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1135667268

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Genealogy of the Fitts Or Fitz Family in America

By: James Hill Fitts

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Genealogy of the Fitts Or Fitz Family in America

By: James Hill Fitts

Reprint of the original, first published in 1869.

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3846050628

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Pioneer Stories from the Buffalo Trace [Vol. II]

By: James R. Columbia

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Pioneer Stories from the Buffalo Trace [Vol. II]

By: James R. Columbia

This volume is part of a two-volume set that contains over 1,000 local and national articles, from historical newspapers and other publications, relating to the pioneer history of the area of northeastern Kentucky known as the "Buffalo Trace," including the counties of Mason, Bracken, Fleming, Robertson and Lewis, and the adjacent Ohio counties of Adams and Brown.

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1387496727

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Railroads of Dubuque

By: John Tigges,James Shaffer

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Railroads of Dubuque

By: John Tigges,James Shaffer

The city of Dubuque, settled on the west side of the Mississippi River in 1833, has historically been home to four major railways and numerous trolleys and passenger trains. Dubuque's railroad legacy was precipitated by local resident John Plumbe Jr., "the Father of the Transcontinental Railroad," who proposed a transcontinental railroad in 1838 and promoted the idea throughout the Midwest. The Illinois Central Railroad first reached the east bank of the Mississippi in 1855, followed by the Milwaukee Road, the Chicago and Great Western, and the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroads. This book uses rare photographs and historical text to chronicle the development and heyday of these four pioneering railways, as well as Dubuque's many trolleys and its two funicular railroads. While the glory days of Dubuque's railroads may have passed, the legacy they brought to the city lives on, and is evident in the Fourth Street Elevator, which remains the world's shortest, steepest railroad.

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Arcadia Publishing

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0738539570

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9780738539577

Who's Who in Plastics Polymers

By: James P. Harrington

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Who's Who in Plastics Polymers

By: James P. Harrington

This is the first edition of a unique new plastics industry resource: Who's Who in Plastics & Polymers. It is the only biographical directory of its kind and includes contact, affiliation and background information on more than 3300 individuals who are active leaders in this industry and related organizations. The biographical directory is i

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CRC Press

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1482294001

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9781482294002

The United States in World War I

A Bibliographic Guide

By: James T. Controvich

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The United States in World War I

A Bibliographic Guide

By: James T. Controvich

With the centennial of the First World War rapidly approaching, historian and bibliographer James T. Controvich offers in The United States in World War I: A Bibliographic Guide the most comprehensive, up-to-date reference bibliography yet published. Organized by subject, this bibliography includes the full range of sources: vintage publications of the time, books, pamphlets, periodical titles, theses, dissertations, and archival sources held by federal and state organizations, as well as those in public and private hands, including historical societies and museums. As Controvich’s bibliographic accounting makes clear, there were many facets of World War I that remain virtually unknown to this day. Throughout, Controvich’s bibliography tracks the primary sources that tell each of these stories—and many others besides—during this tense period in American history. Each entry lists the author, title, place of publication, publisher, date of publication, and page count as well as descriptive information concerning illustrations, plates, ports, maps, diagrams, and plans. The armed forces section carries additional information on rosters, awards, citations, and killed and wounded in action lists. The United States in World War I: A Bibliographic Guide is an ideal research tool for students and scholars of World War I and American history.

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Scarecrow Press

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0810883198

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9780810883192

Italian Politics

Exploring the Dynamics of Political Change

By: James L. Newell

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Italian Politics

Exploring the Dynamics of Political Change

By: James L. Newell

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Taylor & Francis

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1134341709

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Security Law and Methods

By: James Pastor

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Security Law and Methods

By: James Pastor

Security Law and Methods examines suggested security methods designed to diminish or negate the consequence of crime and misconduct, and is an attempt to understand both the legal exposures related to crime and the security methods designed to prevent crime. The clear and concise writing of this groundbreaking work, as well as its insightful analysis of specific cases, explains crime prevention methods in light of legal and security principles. Divided into five parts, Security Law and Methods discusses the topics of premises liability and negligence, intentional torts and claims, agency and contract based claims, legal authority and liability, and the subject of terrorism. It also offers an evocative look at security issues that may arise in the future. The book serves as a comprehensive and insightful treatment of security, and is an invaluable addition to the current literature on security and the law. - Contains clear explanations of complicated legal concepts - Includes case excerpts, summaries, and discussion questions - Suggests additional research and relevant cases for further study

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Elsevier

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0080465935

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9780080465937

A Pragmatic Guide to Low Intensity Psychological Therapy

Care in High Volume

By: Elizabeth Ruth,James Spiers

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A Pragmatic Guide to Low Intensity Psychological Therapy

Care in High Volume

By: Elizabeth Ruth,James Spiers

With the rapidly growing demand for mental health care there is a need for efficient and effective psychological treatment options. Low Intensity Psychological Therapy has become well established in the England Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) programme as a beneficial and versatile treatment option for mild-moderate symptoms of depression and anxiety. A Pragmatic Guide to Low Intensity Psychological Therapy: Care in High Volume, provides a guide to Low Intensity Psychological Therapy from the perspective of the Low Intensity Practitioner. This book describes the Low Intensity role as part of a multi-disciplinary approach to psychological care. The authors use a series of case vignettes, personal experience and current literature to help navigate the context of the role and its potential for ethical and safe expansion. - Offers a practitioner perspective on the efficacy research of Low Intensity psychological interventions in adult populations, with a focus on working with diversity - Aims to support Low Intensity Practitioners in developing competency within the role, with a focus on reflective practice, supervision, and personal wellbeing - Includes case vignettes and examples to explore the real world implementation of Low Intensity interventions in group and individual settings including the management of long term physical health conditions - Explores the benefits and pitfalls of the current role of the Low Intensity psychological practitioner within the IAPT programme - Discusses the expansion of the Low Intensity psychological practice to international regions

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Elsevier

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0323904513

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Sketches of Tennessee's Pioneer Baptist Preachers

Being, Incidentally, a History of Baptist Beginnings in the Several Associations in the State ...

By: James Jehu Burnett

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Sketches of Tennessee's Pioneer Baptist Preachers

Being, Incidentally, a History of Baptist Beginnings in the Several Associations in the State ...

By: James Jehu Burnett

Described as “a history of Baptist beginnings in the several associations in the state,” this rare old volume was widely acclaimed when first published in 1919. No less timely today, this reprint has added value with an index of more than 1600 names. Those interested in the genealogical value of this volume will find Burnett has done an excellent job detailing ancestry, dates and places. There are more than 200 sketches with around sixty photographs. Accepting 1775 as the first recorded date of Baptist entry and effort in the state, this volume covers a period of one hundred very eventful years. There is much data of general historical interest and numerous “firsts.” Of interest to all denominations, it is the perfect gift for a church library as well as a personal gift.

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The Overmountain Press

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0932807119

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