Politics and government Books
Nova Science Publishers Inc Cuba: Issues, Trends & Outlook
Book SynopsisThroughout our nation''s history, Americans have found the courage to do right by our children''s future. Our challenge is clear and inescapable: America cannot be great if we go broke. Our businesses will not be able to grow and create jobs, and our workers will not be able to compete successfully for the jobs of the future without a plan to get this crushing debt burden off our backs. Ever since the economic downturn, families across the country have huddled around kitchen tables, making tough choices about what they hold most dear and what they can learn to live without. They expect and deserve their leaders to do the same. This book examines the need to face the Nation''s current fiscal future, with a look at the economic implications of the long-term federal budget..
£219.74
Nova Science Publishers Inc East African Country Tensions & Relations
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£92.99
Nova Science Publishers Inc Assessments & Developments in the Security &
Book SynopsisFollowing two high-level policy reviews on Afghanistan in 2009, the Obama Administration asserts that it is pursuing a well-resourced and integrated military-civilian strategy intended to pave the way for a gradual transition to Afghan security leadership beginning in July 2011. The policy is intended to ensure that Afghanistan will not again become a base for terrorist attacks against the United States. This book explores and assesses the developments of the security and stability of the Afghanistan regime with a focus on post-Taliban governance, security and U.S. policy.
£219.74
Nova Science Publishers Inc Crime & Insurgency in Iraq & Afghanistan
Book SynopsisAlthough organised crime has been the neglected dimension of the conflict in Iraq, both criminal enterprises and criminal activities have had a profoundly debilitating impact. Additionally, many contemporary insurgencies pit governments against rebel organizations that span international boundaries, find sanctuaries in neighboring states, and receive support from rival governments. Current conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan have demonstrated the difficulties in confronting transnational rebel groups, as relations with neighboring states may pose challenges for security forces. This book explores the issues and challenges of crime and insurgency in Iraq and Afghanistan.
£219.74
Nova Science Publishers Inc Economics & Politics of South & Central America
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£92.99
Nova Science Publishers Inc U.S. Involvement in Political, Economic & Social
Book SynopsisThis book examines U.S. involvement in various political, economic and social issues of Latin America. Topics discussed include U.S. Free Trade Agreements with Colombia; Cuban migration to the United States; U.S. restrictions on travel and remittances in Cuba; political, economic and social conditions of El Salvador, including U.S. relations; Honduran-U.S. relations, Chile-U.S. relations and U.S.-Mexico economic relations.
£139.49
Nova Science Publishers Inc Political Developments & U.S. Policy in the
Book SynopsisThis book presents and discusses current research in the study of political developments and U.S. policy procedures and implications in the Middle East. Topics discussed include government formation and performance in Afghanistan; narcotics and U.S. policy in Afghanistan; NATO in Afghanistan; Pakistan''s nuclear weapons and U.S. aid and military reimbursements to Pakistan.
£92.99
Nova Science Publishers Inc Political & Economic Developments in Asia
Book SynopsisThis book presents and discusses various political and economic developments in Asia. Topics discussed include the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC); the Proposed U.S.-South Korea Free Trade Agreement (KORUS FTA); North Korea''s nuclear weapons development and diplomacy; Burma and transnational crime; China''s currency; China-U.S. trade issues; Taiwan-U.S. relations and U.S.-China military contacts.
£166.49
Nova Science Publishers Inc Unfunded Mandates Reform Act: Examining the Costs
Book SynopsisThe Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 (UMRA) culminated years of efforts by state and local government officials and various business interests to control, if not eliminate, the imposition of unfunded intergovernmental and private sector federal mandates. Advocates argued the statute was needed to forestall federal legislation and regulations that imposed obligations on state and local governments or businesses that resulted in higher costs and inefficiencies. Opponents argued that federal mandates may be necessary to achieve national objectives in areas where voluntary action by state and local governments and business failed to achieve desired results. This book examines the debate over what constitutes an unfunded federal mandate and UMRA''s implementation.
£86.99
Nova Science Publishers Inc U.S. - Russian Economic & Political Relationship
Book SynopsisThis book presents and discusses current research in the study of a variety of economic, political and social issues of Russia, as well as U.S. involvement with these issues. Topics discussed include Russia''s economic performance and policies; democracy in Russia; Russian political, economic and security issues and U.S. interests; U.S. nuclear co-operation agreement with Russia; arms control after START II and the Permanent Normal Trade Relations (PNTR) status for Russia and the U.S.
£92.99
Nova Science Publishers Inc Economic & Political Developments in Poland
Book SynopsisThis book presents and discusses political and economic developments in Poland. Topics discussed include Polish industry in the transformation period; the economic base of the major cities in Poland in the political and economic restructuring period; foreign investment capital in Poland; regions and regionalism in Poland; privatisation of the Polish economy and Polish public opinion and the changing euro-debate.
£92.99
Nova Science Publishers Inc Labor Market in the Baltic Region
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£92.99
Nova Science Publishers Inc Politics & Economics of Central & Eastern Europe
Book SynopsisThis book presents and discusses the politics and economics of Central and Eastern Europe. Topics discussed include globalisation, transition and development prospects; auditors in Ukraine; equity issues in post-communist transition economies; the dynamics of complex economic systems; Kosovo and U.S. policy; Georgia and NATO enlargement; current issues and U.S. policy in Bosnia and Ukraine; Russia-Georgia conflict in August 2008 and stability in Russia''s Chechnya.
£196.49
Nova Science Publishers Inc U.S. Political & Trade Relations with Africa
Book SynopsisThis book presents and discusses current research in the study of U.S. economic, political and trade relations with Africa. Topics discussed include U.S. trade and investment relationship with Sub-Saharan Africa; U.S. strategic interests and the role of the U.S. military in Africa; current issues and U.S. relations with South Africa and Ghana.
£92.99
Nova Science Publishers Inc Economic, Political & Social Issues of Africa
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£139.49
Nova Science Publishers Inc DISCLOSE Act & Campaign Finance: Overview,
Book SynopsisAs it has periodically for decades, Congress is again considering how or whether to regulate campaign financing. The latest iteration of the debate over which kinds of groups should be permitted to spend funds on political advertisements, and how so, was renewed on January 21st, 2010, when the Supreme Court of the United States issued its decision in Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission. The legislative response receiving the most attention to date - and the emphasis of this book - is the DISCLOSE (Democracy is Strengthened by Casting Light on Spending in Elections) Act. This book provides an overview and analysis of major policy issues addressed in the DISCLOSE Act and congressional considerations and implications of enacting or not enacting it.
£155.99
Nova Science Publishers Inc Hamas in the Middle East: A Closer Look
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£107.99
Nova Science Publishers Inc South Korea: International Relations, Trade &
Book SynopsisSince late 2008, relations between the United States and South Korea have been arguably at their best state in decades. By the middle of 2010, in the view of many in the Obama Administration, South Korea had emerged as the United States'' closest ally in East Asia. This book examines U.S.-South Korea relations; the EU-South Korea Free Trade Agreement and its implications for the United States; the issues surrounding the U.S.-South Korea beef dispute; the Kaesong North-South Korean Industrial complex and major policy considerations for the U.S. and South Korean co-operation in the world nuclear energy market.
£155.99
Nova Science Publishers Inc Politics & Economics of Africa: Volume 9
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Nova Science Publishers Inc Asian Economic & Political Issues: Volume 15
Book SynopsisAsia has entered the 21st century as an economic superpower and is inevitably also becoming a political superpower. This evolution is the subject of this continuing series which includes in its scope the entire spectrum of contemporary politics and economics of Asia. The coverage is intended to deal with Asia, its political dynamics, economic policies, institutions and its future. Topics discussed include U.S.-South Korea relations; trade promotion authority and the Korea Free Trade Agreement; China''s military modernisation efforts; U.S.-Vietnam economic and trade relations; U.S.-China trade relations and China''s currency policy.
£189.74
Nova Science Publishers Inc Economic Crisis & Vulnerability: The Story from
Book SynopsisThis book examines the economic crisis and vulnerability with reference to certain countries in East Asia. The main reason that this book focuses on Indonesia is because since 1990 until recently Indonesia has been hit by two big economic crises. The first one was a regional economic crisis in Southeast Asia during the period 1997-98. The crisis was triggered by a sudden capital flight which led to currency crisis and ended up as financial/economic crises in Indonesia, Thailand, the Philippines and South Korea. The second crisis was the global economic crisis in the period 2008-09. The crisis rapidly developed and spread into a global economic shock, resulting in a number of bank failures, declines in various stock indexes, and large reductions in the market value of equities and commodities.
£149.99
Nova Science Publishers Inc Middle East in Turmoil: Volume 3
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£262.49
Nova Science Publishers Inc 2010 Census: Operations & Outcomes
Book SynopsisThe Bureau of the Census Director''s constitutional mandate to enumerate the U.S. population every 10 years has been summarized with deceptive simplicity: count each person whose usual residence is in the United States; count the person only once and count him or her at the right location. In reality, the attempt to find all U.S. residents and correctly enumerate them is increasingly complicated, expensive and it attracts congressional scrutiny. This book discusses the major innovations that were planned for the 2010 census; problems encountered, issues of census accuracy, coverage and fairness and the present status of census operations.
£166.49
Nova Science Publishers Inc Delegate Representation in Congress: Analysis &
Book SynopsisDelegates, representing territories that had not yet achieved statehood, have served in the House since the late 1700s. The concept of Delegates grew to include representation of territories where the United States exercises some degree of control, but which were not expected to become states. In the 112th Congress, the U.S. insular areas of American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, the Virgin Islands, and the federal municipality of the District of Columbia are each represented in Congress by a Delegate to the House of Representatives. This book provides historical background on the development of the position of Delegate to Congress and on the rights of a Delegate once seated.
£107.99
Nova Science Publishers Inc Government Shutdowns & Continuing Resolutions
Book SynopsisWhen federal agencies and programs lack appropriated funding, they experience a funding gap. Under the Antideficiency Act, they must cease operations, except in emergency situations. Failure of the President and Congress to reach agreement on interim or full-year funding measures occasionally has caused government shutdowns, the longest of which lasted 21 days. Government shutdowns have necessitated furloughs of several hundred thousand federal employees, required cessation or reduction of government activities, and affected all sectors of the economy. This book discusses the causes, processes, and effects of federal government shutdowns, including the potential issues for Congress.
£107.99
Nova Science Publishers Inc Third Sino-Japanese War: Dream of Pacific Empire
Book Synopsis"China was defeated during the first Sino-Japanese war and Japan was defeated during World War II including the second Sino-Japanese war. Since then, the relationship between China and Japan has varied between good and bad. This book does not discuss various trivial disputes between China and Japan; instead it considers the real cause, which is the competition to become a Pacific Empire, which would lead to the third Sino-Japanese war and would eventually challenge the current Pacific Empire, the United States of America. Under such a circumstance, the book discusses various aspects on the third Sino-Japanese war from a Chinese viewpoint."--Publisher''s description.
£46.39
Nova Science Publishers Inc Salaries & Benefits for Members of Congress
Book SynopsisThis book summarises the current salary of members of Congress, limits on their outside earned income and honoraria, and applicable health insurance and retirement benefits. It also provides information on allowances available to Representatives and Senators to support them in their official and representational duties as members. These allowances cover office expenses, staff, mail, and other goods and services. Also listed are the salaries of congressional officers and officials and salary limits for committee staff.
£46.39
Nova Science Publishers Inc Earmarks: Disclosure, Legal Developments &
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£42.39
Nova Science Publishers Inc Waste, Fraud & Mismanagement in the Federal
Book SynopsisThe federal government is the world''s largest and most complex entity, with about $3.5 trillion in outlays in the fiscal year of 2010, funding a broad array of programs and operations. This book examines government operations that have been identified as high risk due to their greater vulnerabilities to fraud, waste, abuse and mismanagement or the need for transformation to address the economy, efficiency or effectiveness challenges. Since 1990, there have been over 50 areas designated as high risk and subsequently removed. Solutions to high risk problems offer the potential to save billions of dollars, improve service to the public, and strengthen the performance and accountability of the U.S. government.
£212.99
Nova Science Publishers Inc Voting Alternatives, Hotlines & Websites
Book SynopsisThis book provides details about new and exciting ways of administering elections so that each jurisdiction can chart the future of its own system of election administration with the most information possible. States and localities will need to evaluate their own processes before any change in election administration is advisable. Alternative voting methods discussed are changing the date of the Federal Election Day, instituting a uniform poll closing time, and voter hotlines and websites.
£166.49
Nova Science Publishers Inc Electoral College: An Analysis
Book SynopsisThe electoral college system has evolved continuously since the first presidential election. Despite a number of close contests, this arrangement has selected the candidate with the most popular votes in 48 of 52 presidential elections since the current voting system was established. Three times, however, candidates were elected who won fewer popular votes than their opponents (1876, 1888, 2000). These controversial elections occurred because the system requires a majority of electoral, not popular, votes to win the presidency. This book examines the history of the electoral college, contemporary analysis and possible reform proposals.
£46.39
Nova Science Publishers Inc Trust & Substitutes for Trust: The Case of
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£76.49
Nova Science Publishers Inc Economic Development in the Middle East & North
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£146.24
Nova Science Publishers Inc China & India in Asia: Paving the Way for a New
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£146.24
Nova Science Publishers Inc China: A New Partner for Africa's Development --
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£106.49
Nova Science Publishers Inc Central America: Security Challenges
Book SynopsisCentral America faces significant security challenges. Criminal threats, fragile political and judicial systems, as well as social hardships such as poverty and unemployment contribute to widespread insecurity in the region. Consequently, improving security conditions in these countries is a difficult, multifaceted endeavour. Because U.S. drug demand contributes to regional security challenges and the consequences of citizen insecurity in Central America are potentially far-reaching, the United States is collaborating with countries in the region to implement and refine security efforts. This book examines the extent of the security problems in Central America, the current efforts being undertaken by Central American governments to address them, and U.S. support for Central American efforts through the Central American Regional Security Initiative.
£46.39
Nova Science Publishers Inc U.S. & UN Assistance for Afghanistan
Book SynopsisThe U.S. program of assistance to Afghanistan is intended to stabilize and strengthen the Afghan economic, social, political and security environment so as to blunt popular support for extremist forces in the region. Since 2001, nearly $52 billion has been appropriated toward this effort. More than half of U.S. assistance has gone to the training and equipping of Afghan forces, while the remainder has gone to development and humanitarian-related activities from infrastructure to private sector support, governance and democratization efforts, and counter-narcotics programs. This book examines the roles of the U.S. and United Nations in Afghanistan and provides an overview of the U.S. aid program and congressional action. It also discusses the obstacles the United Nations faces in coordinating international efforts, related policy issues and considerations for the 112th Congress.
£212.99
Nova Science Publishers Inc Environmental Stress in Pakistan & U.S. Interests
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£46.39
Nova Science Publishers Inc Demographic Transition of the United States
Book SynopsisThe United States, the third most populous country globally, accounts for about 4.5% of the world''s population. The U.S. population, currently estimated at 308.7 million persons, has more than doubled since its 1950 level of 152.3 million. More than just being double in size, the population has become qualitatively different from what it was in 1950. As noted by the Population Reference Bureau, "The U.S. is getting bigger, older, and more diverse." This book provides an overview of the inexorable demographic momentum taking place, which will have important implications for the economic and social forces shaping future societal well-being.
£101.24
Nova Science Publishers Inc U.S. Visa Policies, Programs & Considerations
Book SynopsisThe conventional wisdom is that the terrorist attacks on September 11th 2001 prompted a substantive change in U.S. immigration policy on visa issuances and the grounds for excluding foreign nationals from the United States. A series of laws enacted in the 1990s, however, may have done as much or more to set current U.S. visa policy and the legal grounds for exclusion. This book reviews the legislative developments in visa policy over the past 20 years and analysis of the statistical trends in visa issuances and denials provide a nuanced study of U.S. visa policy and the grounds for exclusion.
£212.99
Nova Science Publishers Inc Coming to America: Refugee Admissions &
Book SynopsisThe admission of refugees to the United States and their resettlement here are authorized by the immigration and Nationality Act (INA), as amended by the Refugee Act of 1980. The 1980 Act had two basic purposes: to provide a uniform procedure for refugee admissions and to authorize federal assistance to resettle refugees and promote their self-sufficiency. The intent of the legislation was to end an ad hoc approach to refugee admissions and resettlement that had characterized U.S. refugee policy since World War II. Under the INA, a refugee is a person who is outside his or her country and who is unable or unwilling to return because of persecution or a well-founded fear of persecution on account of race, religion, nationality, membership in a particular social group or political opinion. This book examines the refugee admissions and assistance process with a focus on resettlement policy; economic self-sufficiency and refugee minors.
£212.99
Nova Science Publishers Inc Federal Regulatory Costs: Estimates & Analysis
Book SynopsisRegulation, like taxing and spending, is a basic function of government. Each year federal agencies issue between 3,000 and 4,000 final rules on topics ranging from the timing of bridge openings to the permissible levels of arsenic and other contaminants in drinking water. Unlike taxing and spending, however, the costs that non-federal entities pay to comply with federal regulations are not accounted for in the federal budget process. Some policy makers have expressed an interest in measuring total regulatory costs and benefits. However, measuring total regulatory costs and benefits is inherently difficult. This book provides an analysis of the estimate of total costs of federal regulation with a focus on the regulatory costs on small firms.
£101.24
Nova Science Publishers Inc Middle Class in America: Perspectives & Trends
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£166.49
Nova Science Publishers Inc Politics & Economics of South & Central America
Book SynopsisThis book presents research in the study of current politics and economics of South and Central America. Topics discussed include U.S.-Latin America trade; the proposed U.S.-Panama Free Trade Agreement; agriculture in pending U.S. free trade agreements with Colombia, Panama and South Korea; Mexico-U.S. relations; Argentina''s defaulted sovereign debt; politics and economic conditions of Paraguay and Uruguay; Brazil''s WTO case against the U.S. Cotton Program and gangs in Central America.
£185.99
Nova Science Publishers Inc European Union: Economic & Political Developments
Book SynopsisThis book presents current research in the study of the European Union (EU). Topics discussed include European Union enlargement and Turkey''s accession negotiations; maritime policy and economic performance in the European Union; The Lisbon Treat and the EU''s reform process; European parliament and climate change and the EU Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS).
£106.49
Nova Science Publishers Inc Economic & Political Issues in Europe
Book SynopsisThis book presents current research in the study of economic and political issues in Europe. Topics discussed include house price determinants in Liverpool, United Kingdom; participatory democracy and civil society''s role in governance in the perspective of the Lisbon Treaty; Transatlantic Regulatory Co-operation; long-range ballistic missile defence in Europe; current issues and updates in Greece and Bosnia and financial market supervision.
£146.24
Nova Science Publishers Inc Politics & Economics of Northern & Western Asia
Book SynopsisThis book presents new developments in the politics and economics of Northern and Western Asia. Topics discussed include Iran''s nuclear program and Tehran''s compliance with international obligations; the United Arab Emirates Nuclear Program and proposed U.S. nuclear cooperation; politics, elections and benchmarks in Iraq; private security contractors in Iraq and Afghanistan; U.S. relations with Qatar, Lebanon and the Palestinians; U.S. security assistance to the Palestinian authority and U.S. foreign aid to Israel.
£185.99
Nova Science Publishers Inc Politics & Economics of South, Southeastern &
Book SynopsisThis book presents new developments in the politics and economics of South, South-eastern and Central Asia. Topics discussed include how enterprise risk management (ERM) could enhance shareholders'' wealth; the current state of the ERM implementation in Malaysia; household food expenditures in Central Asia; developments in Taiwan-U.S. relations; a temporal case-based procedure for cancellation forecasting; regional developments and implications for U.S. interests concerning Central Asia; U.S. relations with the Association of South-east Asian nations (ASEAN); Japan-U.S. relations and China''s political system.
£146.24
