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Community Practice in the Network Society

Local Action / Global Interaction

Edited by Peter Day, Doug Schuler ...

Around the world, citizens in local communities are utilising ICTs to underpin the creation of a participatory and democratic vision of the network society. Embedded in the richness and diversity of community practice, a vision of a 'civil network society' is emerging. A society where ICTs are harnessed as tools to improve the quality of life and reflect the diversity of social networks; where ... Read more

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Around the world, citizens in local communities are utilising ICTs to underpin the creation of a participatory and democratic vision of the network society. Embedded in the richness and diversity of community practice, a vision of a 'civil network society' is emerging. A society where ICTs are harnessed as tools to improve the quality of life and reflect the diversity of social networks; where
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American Grace

How Religion Divides and Unites Us

by Robert D. Putnam, David E. Campbell ...

American Grace is a major achievement, a groundbreaking examination of religion in America.Unique among nations, America is deeply religious, religiously diverse, and remarkably tolerant. But in recent decades the nation’s religious landscape has been reshaped.America has experienced three seismic shocks, say Robert Putnam and David Campbell. In the 1960s, religious observance plummeted. Then in ... Read more

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American Grace is a major achievement, a groundbreaking examination of religion in America.Unique among nations, America is deeply religious, religiously diverse, and remarkably tolerant. But in recent decades the nation’s religious landscape has been reshaped.America has experienced three seismic shocks, say Robert Putnam and David Campbell. In the 1960s, religious observance plummeted. Then in
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You're More Powerful Than You Think

A Citizen's Guide to Making Change Happen

by Eric Liu ...

**A handbook for how political power really works, and what it takes to make change happen“[Liu] addresses a central question of this age: what, exactly, citizens who are unhappy with national politics can do, other than write a check or await the next chance to vote.” —The Atlantic**In this age of epic political turbulence, citizens everywhere are organizing to claim their power. Do you ... Read more

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**A handbook for how political power really works, and what it takes to make change happen“[Liu] addresses a central question of this age: what, exactly, citizens who are unhappy with national politics can do, other than write a check or await the next chance to vote.” —The Atlantic**In this age of epic political turbulence, citizens everywhere are organizing to claim their power. Do you
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Waking the Sleeping Giant

How Mainstream Americans Can Beat Liberals at Their Own Game

by Timothy C. Daughtry, Gary R. Casselman ...

Mainstream America has been the Sleeping Giant of American politics for too long.As mainstream Americans, we mind our own business, take care of our own responsibilities, and play by the rules. We know that there is no quick path to personal success or to national prosperity, but the ruling class has come to view the mainstream as largely irrelevant as a political force. In reality, we are the ... Read more

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Mainstream America has been the Sleeping Giant of American politics for too long.As mainstream Americans, we mind our own business, take care of our own responsibilities, and play by the rules. We know that there is no quick path to personal success or to national prosperity, but the ruling class has come to view the mainstream as largely irrelevant as a political force. In reality, we are the
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Whose Streets?

The Toronto G20 and the Challenges of Summit Protest

Edited by Tom Malleson, David Wachsmuth ...

In June 2010 activists opposing the G20 meeting held in Toronto were greeted with brutal and arbitrary state violence. Whose Streets? is a combination of testimonials from the front lines and analyses of the broader context, an account that both reflects critically on what occurred in Toronto and looks ahead to further building our capacity for resistance.Featuring reflections from activists who ... Read more

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In June 2010 activists opposing the G20 meeting held in Toronto were greeted with brutal and arbitrary state violence. Whose Streets? is a combination of testimonials from the front lines and analyses of the broader context, an account that both reflects critically on what occurred in Toronto and looks ahead to further building our capacity for resistance.Featuring reflections from activists who
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Five Dollars and a Pork Chop Sandwich

Vote Buying and the Corruption of Democracy

by Mary Frances Berry ...

A timely and nonpartisan book on voter manipulation and electoral corruption—and the importance of stimulating voter turnout and participationThough voting rights are fundamental to American democracy, felon disfranchisement, voter identification laws, and hard-to-access polling locations with limited hours are a few of the ways voter turnout is suppressed. These methods of voter suppression are ... Read more

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A timely and nonpartisan book on voter manipulation and electoral corruption—and the importance of stimulating voter turnout and participationThough voting rights are fundamental to American democracy, felon disfranchisement, voter identification laws, and hard-to-access polling locations with limited hours are a few of the ways voter turnout is suppressed. These methods of voter suppression are
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The Mysterious Death of Udo Ulfkotte

Evidence for a Murder

by Jonas Schneider ...

The known journalist Udo Ulfkotte died on the 13th of January, 2017. The author of the bestseller “Journalists for Hire” suffered a heart failure according to official reports.On closer inspection doubts about this theory arise.There is evidence which points to a murder. ... Read more

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The known journalist Udo Ulfkotte died on the 13th of January, 2017. The author of the bestseller “Journalists for Hire” suffered a heart failure according to official reports.On closer inspection doubts about this theory arise.There is evidence which points to a murder.
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How to Choose a Leader

Machiavelli's Advice to Citizens

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Twenty essential tips for picking great leaders from the father of modern politicsOne of the greatest political advisers of all time, Niccolò Machiavelli thought long and hard about how citizens could identify great leaders—ones capable of defending and enhancing the liberty, honor, and prosperity of their countries. Drawing on the full range of the Florentine's writings, acclaimed Machiavelli ... Read more

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Twenty essential tips for picking great leaders from the father of modern politicsOne of the greatest political advisers of all time, Niccolò Machiavelli thought long and hard about how citizens could identify great leaders—ones capable of defending and enhancing the liberty, honor, and prosperity of their countries. Drawing on the full range of the Florentine's writings, acclaimed Machiavelli
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Canadian Democracy from the Ground Up

Perceptions and Performance

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Canada is often held up as an example of a healthy democracy. However, the Canadian public is less enthusiastic about the way our democracy works. Rather than focusing on institutional performance, this book approaches the “democratic deficit” from the perspective of the Canadian public and assesses the performance of political leaders and the media in light of Canadians’ perceptions and ... Read more

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Canada is often held up as an example of a healthy democracy. However, the Canadian public is less enthusiastic about the way our democracy works. Rather than focusing on institutional performance, this book approaches the “democratic deficit” from the perspective of the Canadian public and assesses the performance of political leaders and the media in light of Canadians’ perceptions and
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Cold Anger

A Story of Faith and Power Politics

by Mary Beth Rogers ...

"Cold Anger is an important book about the empowerment of working-class communities through church-based social activism. Such activism is certainly not new, but the conscious merger of community organizing tactics with religious beliefs may be. The organizing approach comes from Aul Alinsky and his Industrial Areas Foundations (IAF). . . . The book is structured around the political life of ... Read more

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"Cold Anger is an important book about the empowerment of working-class communities through church-based social activism. Such activism is certainly not new, but the conscious merger of community organizing tactics with religious beliefs may be. The organizing approach comes from Aul Alinsky and his Industrial Areas Foundations (IAF). . . . The book is structured around the political life of
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Stand Up!

The Story of Minnesota’s Protest Tradition

by Rhoda Gilman ...

When the senatorial election of 2008 between Democrat Al Franken and Republican Norm Coleman stretched on for a contentious six months, people throughout the country wondered about Minnesota's offbeat politics. But Minnesota has been and is now a seedbed for cultural and political movements that have changed the country, and its history weaves a pattern of wide opposition between left and right.In ... Read more

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When the senatorial election of 2008 between Democrat Al Franken and Republican Norm Coleman stretched on for a contentious six months, people throughout the country wondered about Minnesota's offbeat politics. But Minnesota has been and is now a seedbed for cultural and political movements that have changed the country, and its history weaves a pattern of wide opposition between left and right.In
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Mastering The U.S. Legal System

A Beginner's Guide

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Mastering the U.S. Legal System: A Beginner’s Guide provides an introduction to the U.S. legal system through easy to understand text accompanied by explanatory cases and other materials. Topics include the U.S. Constitution, the system of courts, sources of law, and the U.S. system of litigation. ... Read more

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Mastering the U.S. Legal System: A Beginner’s Guide provides an introduction to the U.S. legal system through easy to understand text accompanied by explanatory cases and other materials. Topics include the U.S. Constitution, the system of courts, sources of law, and the U.S. system of litigation.
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