Tento autor se primárně zaměřuje na hluboké analýzy politických a společenských struktur. Jeho práce zkoumá, jak se ekonomické síly prolínají s politickými rozhodnutími a jak tyto interakce formují společnost. Důraz klade na teoretické rámce a kritické zhodnocení současných společenských a politických jevů.
Pragmatism and its consequences are central issues in American politics. This title explores the subject and makes a case for adopting a pragmatist approach to democratic politics - and for giving priority to democracy in the process of selecting and reforming political institutions.
Focusing on the strategic nature of Supreme Court decision-making, this work reveals how justices navigate their goals based on the preferences of other actors and the institutional context. It explores their choices in case selection, interactions with colleagues, and policy adoption through a blend of theoretical insights and empirical evidence. Utilizing data from public records and private papers of notable justices, the book provides a compelling narrative that enhances the understanding of the Court's inner workings, making it an excellent resource for judicial process and public law courses.
"Xion has discovered something can be even more pressing than the fate of the entire world: his friends are in danger.With Ava and Xara trapped in the Five Hells, Xion does not have time to worry about the Darkness. He searches for a way to bring back his friends, the rest of the world will have to survive without his help for a while.Xion, Sapphire, Warren, and the Myst, Ari, set out to discover a way to do the impossible. They have to deal with the dangers of the wilds of Ustama, the new threat of vampires, and knowing that each passing second means that Ava and Xara are in danger on another plane. Sapphire learns about her lineage, Xion learns he had the prophecy all wrong, and Warren searches for a way to keep up with his friends. Will Xion be able to save his friends, or has the Darkness already won?"--Provided by publisher
The prophecy comes to an end. The final battle is fought. And Xion's choice must be made.Xion has spent the last year fighting the dragons at every turn. He and his friends are causing Draxis to grow anxious for the end of the war. They split up, hoping for two chances to defeat Draxis once and for all, but Xion's journey has never been that simple.While his friends search for the last dragon fire gem, Xion, Ava, and Sapphire return to Aur'in to defend against Draxis' most desperate assault. Xion learns what started the war, what caused the first extinction of the dragons, and the prophecy is finally clear.When Xion's choice is made, will he save Ustama from the Darkness, or will he create a new one?
"Xion continues to try to save the world. Warren fights an even more terrifying battle. Xion joins the dragon rebellion, just in time for the war to spread. Xion must decide between following orders and trying to save everyone. An unexpected ally, and unforeseen adversaries make Xion's journey without his usual companions his most dangerous yet. Meanwhile, Warren deals with the effects of using blood magic. He and Ari are joined by Sapphire and Xara. They discover a lost civilization, they search for the last dragon fire gem, and tension rises amongst the group.When the dragon war begins, with Xion separated from his friends, can the Chosen Companions survive? Or will someone fall to Darkness?"--Provided by publisher
An in-depth political, legal, and philosophical study into the implications of wealth inequality in modern societies. Wealth, and specifically its distribution, has been a topic of great debate in recent years. Calls for justice against corporations implicated in the 2008 financial crash; populist rallying against "the one percent"; distrust of the influence of wealthy donors on elections and policy--all of these issues have their roots in a larger discussion of how wealth operates in American economic and political life