Surprising News How the Media Affect_and Do Not Affect_Politics by KennethNewton Paperback, 271 Pages, Published 2019 by Lynne Rienner Publishers, Inc. ISBN-13: 978-1-62637-770-7, ISBN: 1-62637-770-7
"What role do the media play in influencing political life and shaping public opinion and behavior? Do they support―or undermine―our democratic beliefs and institutions? Claims about the media’s powerful influence are frequently made, but where is the evidence? Kenneth Newton scrutinizes these complex questions. Recognizing that differing forms of political communication have differing effects on differing people around the world, Newton ..."
Passing Through Kansas A Novel by KennethNewton Paperback, 262 Pages, Published 2013 by Authorhouse ISBN-13: 978-1-4772-7418-7, ISBN: 1-4772-7418-9
"Independence Day, 1871. The Civil War is finished, but in "Bleeding Kansas", old wounds heal slowly. The shooting started in Kansas long before Ft. Sumter, and if some men have their way, it will continue, even six years after Appomattox Court House. Crill Falkner, a volunteer Union infantryman from New York, has come west to forget the war, and to try to leave behind the anguish he found at home after the fighting was done. With ..."
Foundations of Comparative Politics(3rd Edition) Democracies of the Modern World (Cambridge Textbooks in Comparative Politics) by KennethNewton, Jan Van Deth Paperback, 468 Pages, Published 2016 by Cambridge University Press ISBN-13: 978-1-107-58285-9, ISBN: 1-107-58285-7
"The new edition of this leading overview of comparative politics once again blends theory and evidence across democratic systems to provide unparalleled coverage. The student-friendly structure and clear, concise writing ensure that complex issues are clearly explained and students engage with the key theories. The third edition is updated throughout, with a new chapter, 'Public Spending and Public Policies', increased coverage of defec ..."
Foundations of Comparative Politics(2nd Edition) (Cambridge Textbooks in Comparative Politics) by KennethNewton, Van Deth Paperback, 472 Pages, Published 2010 by Cambridge University Press ISBN-13: 978-0-521-13679-2, ISBN: 0-521-13679-2
"This student-friendly introduction to the key theories and concepts of comparative politics now provides even broader coverage of the world's democracies, with examples drawn from across the globe. Foundations of Comparative Politics contains a wealth of information, clearly structured and easy to read, with clear definition of Key Terms. It covers all the important themes in the field, including constitutional design and institutions; ..."
Foundations of Comparative Politics(3rd Edition) Democracies of the Modern World (Cambridge Textbooks in Comparative Politics) by KennethNewton, Jan Van Deth Hardcover, 468 Pages, Published 2016 by Cambridge University Press ISBN-13: 978-1-107-13183-5, ISBN: 1-107-13183-9
"The new edition of this leading overview of comparative politics once again blends theory and evidence across democratic systems to provide unparalleled coverage. The student-friendly structure and clear, concise writing ensure that complex issues are clearly explained and students engage with the key theories. The third edition is updated throughout, with a new chapter, 'Public Spending and Public Policies', increased coverage of defec ..."
"In the face of increasing political disenchantment, many Western governments have experimented, with innovations which aim to enhance the working and quality of democracy as well as increasing citizens’ political awareness and understanding of political matters. This text is the most comprehensive account of these various democratic innovations. Written by an outstanding team of international experts it examines the theories behind th ..."
"From a post-Civil War soldier who's sick from the dreadfulness and injustice of battle and longs for a life where he can regain his self-respect to a slip of a woman with flashing blue eyes and an Irish brogue who's on the track of the men who took her family, this collection of monthly winners from the eZine Frontier Tales whisks you back in time to when life and death were close neighbors and a person's word was a bond. These Tales ho ..."
Surprising News How the Media Affect - and Do Not Affect - Politics by KennethNewton Hardcover, 250 Pages, Published 2019 by Lynne Rienner Publishers, Inc. ISBN-13: 978-1-62637-766-0, ISBN: 1-62637-766-9
"Kenneth Newton scrutinizes these complex questions. Recognizing that differing forms of political communication have differing effects on differing people around the world, Newton goes further to ask why this occurs and how."
Passing Through Kansas (Hardback or Cased Book) by KennethNewton Hardcover, 262 Pages, Published 2013 by Authorhouse ISBN-13: 978-1-4772-7420-0, ISBN: 1-4772-7420-0
"Independence Day, 1871. The Civil War is finished, but in "Bleeding Kansas", old wounds heal slowly. The shooting started in Kansas long before Ft. Sumter, and if some men have their way, it will continue, even six years after Appomattox Court House. Crill Falkner, a volunteer Union infantryman from New York, has come west to forget the war, and to try to leave behind the anguish he found at home after the fighting was done. With ..."
""The New British Politics" is one of the most comprehensive and successful introductions to British politics ever published. Now available in a fully revised and updated fourth edition, this clear, lively and authoritative text has an emphasis on law and order and the historical context of British politics. Written by internationally-known specialists, the book combines incisive and original analysis with direct presentation."
"A pioneering textbook which explains the dynamics of politics across Europe in the post-Cold war era. Comparing democratisation, transition to a market economy and increasing economic and political integration in the countries of central and eastern Europe with experiences in Scandinavia, and southern and western Europe, the book provides a wealth of information and analysis on the state of Europe at the end of a momentous century of Eu ..."
A Miscellany of the Wits Select Pieces by William King, John Arbuthnot, and Other Hands. with an Introduction by K.N. Colvile (Hardback) by KennethNewton Colvile Hardcover, 340 Pages, Published 2016 by Wentworth Press ISBN-13: 978-1-363-75112-9, ISBN: 1-363-75112-3
"This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work ..."
"This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work ..."
"The Wit & Humour of Political Science is the serendipitous product of two senior scholars working across the world from one another and who independently collected funny and satirical articles on political science over the years with the intent of someday publishing them for a wider audience. The lead editors- Kenneth Newton (Professor Emeritus, University of Southampton, Visiting Professor, Wissenschaftszentrum Berlin, and Hertie Schoo ..."
Real News about the News Media and British Politics [Hardcover ] by KennethNewton Hardcover, 201 Pages, Published 2024 by Cambridge University Press ISBN-13: 978-1-00-938703-3, ISBN: 1-00-938703-0
"Covering TV, radio, newspaper and the internet, Kenneth Newton collates evidence to show that, contrary to popular belief, the main effects are positive and inform and mobilise citizens rather than influencing their voting choice."
"The authors of this work examine the dominant view that voluntary activity promotes social capital and hence good government, but also explore alternative models for the creation of social capital. Theoretical discussion is combined with detailed case studies to provide a new explanation of : * the origins and nature of social capital * its effects on political participation and policy-making * the role of the voluntary sector Contribut ..."
"The New British Politics is one of the most comprehensive and successful introductions to British politics ever published. Now available in a fully revised and updated fourth edition, this clear, lively and authoritative text has an emphasis on law and order and the historical context of British politics. Written by internationally-known specialists, the book combines incisive and original analysis with direct presentation."
"especially in language and religion. Estonia and Latvia have Protestant traditions
but Lithuania (see p. 83) is strongly Catholic. The Baltic Councilwas set up
in1990 byLatvia, Estonia and Lithuaniawith the aim of cooperating onforeign
policy, ..."
"U. Thomassen, Kommunernes aeldreomsorgspolitik (Aarhus, Institut for
Statskundskab, 1978) is a local-government output study of municipal
expenditure for the aged. P.E. Mouritzen, Byrdefordelingsreformen (Aarhus,
Institut for Statskundskab, 1976) is a local-government output study of municipal
road expenditure. C.-J. Skovsgaard, Kommunestarrelse og effektiv serviceydelse
(Aarhus, Institut for Statskundskab, 1974) is a local-governm ..."
"A Novel Kenneth Newton. both barrels on lVliley, it was too late to change his mind. He fired a snap shot at the sheriff. Falkner fired an instant later. The ball struck Trainor in the chest, and he fell to the sidewalk, his pistol slipping out of his ..."