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Examines important political issues in United States history that led to equal rights and government participation by all.

An annotated translation of the classic treatise on political power, statecraft, and the qualities of the ideal ruler; with notes clarifying Machiavelli's sources and the historical and political context of his time, and including several critical articles.

Four thousand entries covering the people, events, laws, and ideas that have shaped world relations.

Gives an introduction to and an analysis of some of the greatest works of political thought from Pluto to Rousseau.

Describes two dominant political terms, their history, and what they mean today.

Provides opposing viewpoints on a variety of topics concerning American political issues.

A guide to understanding politics that covers states and governments; the rule of law; equality; liberal democracy; political ideologies; elections and electoral systems; parties and party systems; pressure groups; the media; constitutions; the executive and legislative branches; bureaucracy; the judiciary and law enforcement; sub-national government; and nation-states.

A dictionary of political terms and concepts appearing often in the news.

Seven critical articles dealing with famous political philosophers.

A Socratic dialogue concerned with the construction of an ideal commonwealth.

A collection of remarks by the politically prominent.

Covers how the United States Constitution came about and looks at the principles in the document that make the American form of government unique.

A collection of essays by Howard Zinn which reflect on theset of beliefs guardians of American culture consider sacrosanct and the effect those beliefs have on people's capacity to think independently.