"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 ..."
"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 ..."
"This fully revised and updated edition of an established reference book provides in one volume the most comprehensive and detailed statistical guide available to the government and politics of the twenty-four countries in the OECD."
"How could an incumbent party, saddled with a controversial leader, whose personal unpopularity was reaching new lows, manage to engineer an electoral victory in the face of a painful and persistent economic recession?After nearly a generation in power, where did the Conservatives find the political will to shed the cumbersome mantle of Thatcherism and defeat the combined challenges of a rejuvenated Labour party and a newly energised cen ..."
"This volume is a broad and sweeping comparative study of political attitudes in Western Europe which draws together the main findings of the Beliefs in Government research project and sets them in the broad context of modern politics in Western Europe. It considers the main post-war writing on democratic crisis, change, and transformation in the West, and compares this literature with that large and extensive collection of West European ..."
Mass media effects Political mobilisation, mediamalaise, and social capital (Essex papers in politics and government) by KennethNewton 32 Pages, Published 1998 by Department Of Government, University Of Essex ISBN-13: 978-1-898280-35-4, ISBN: 1-898280-35-5
"The latest edition of a work that first appeared in 1929, this book covers explanations of the technology of the engine, transmission, and carriage systems of the modern automobile. Intended as both reference work and textbook, it includes 37 chapters which cover such information as engine balance, compression-ignition, carburetors, induction manifold design, constructional arrangements of gearboxes, axle constructions, regenerative bra ..."
"For 50 years this has been considered a standard textbook for the student and practising engineers in the motor industry. This is a revised edition."
Motor Vehicle(12th Edition) by KennethNewton, W. Steeds, T. K. Garrett Hardcover, 1,010 Pages, Published 1996 by Society Of Automotive Engineers ISBN-13: 978-1-56091-898-1, ISBN: 1-56091-898-5
"The thirteenth edition of The Motor Vehicle features up-to-date information on vehicle technology. Completely updated, the book is organized into three major sections focusing on: The Engine The Transmission The Carriage Unit The new edition features three new chapters devoted to electric propulsion, static and dynamic safety, and wheel and tires. The book also contains expanded information on: the compression ignition engine; automatic ..."
"How could an incumbent party, saddled with a controversial leader, whose personal unpopularity was reaching new lows, manage to engineer an electoral victory in the face of a painful and persistent economic recession?After nearly a generation in power, where did the Conservatives find the political will to shed the cumbersome mantle of Thatcherism and defeat the combined challenges of a rejuvenated Labour party and a newly energised cen ..."
"This concise overview volume pulls together the empirical findings of the Beliefs in Government series and sets them in the broad context of mass politics in modern Europe. Its conclusions about political participation, mass political opinion, postmaterialism and postmodernism, and democratic change and stability break new ground in political science."
"The editors of the present volume have sifted through many hundreds of sources to select the essential facts and figures on population, social structure, employment, the economy, public finance, government structures, and political parties ..."
"Status Tensions Etienne Schweisguth 13. Political Efficacy and Trust Oscar W.
Gabriel 14. Political Interest Oscar W. Gabriel and Jan W. van Deth 15. Grass-
Roots Activity Peter Gundelach 16. Electoral Participation Sami Borg 17. Party
Choice Oddbj0rn Knutsen 18. Cleavage Politics Oddb]0rn Knutsen and Elinor
Scarbrough 19. Perspectives on Value Change Jan W. van Deth and Elinor
Scarbrough 1 The Tale of a Comparative Political Scienc ..."