Political Science : Leadership

Tony Blair's second term promised great things at home and abroad. So what was achieved between 2001 and 2005? How far was Blair responsible, and what was Gordon Brown's influence? What was the impact of Iraq? Leading academics and journalists provide an authoritative review of New Labour in government. more...

Price: $23.00

It's been nearly two decades since Chris Matthews' national bestseller Hardball opened a door onto the inner workings of Washington politics, and now the time is ripe for a sharp, new insider's perspective on how the game is played and on the challenges facing the Republican Party in the future. No one is more qualified to provide that analysis than Ed Gillespie: In Winning Right, the former chairman of the Republican National Committee draws from lessons learned in more than twenty years of campaign strategy and national policy debate -- most especially from his role at the heart of the historic and groundbreaking 2004 presidential election -- to reveal how the game of politics is played on its highest level. In a frank and engaging narrative, he looks inside the George W. Bush presidency and beyond, to discuss such topics as A political code of ethics and playing by the rules Successes and failures in campaign planning and execution The role of old and new media The battle for the Supreme Court Hot-button issues The future of the GOP -- and how to win right in 2008 more...

Price: $17.99

Offers an account of the extraordinary Castro brothers and the impending dynastic succession of Fidel's younger brother, Raul. This work looks at the Fidel and Raul's remarkable relationship, revealing how they have collaborated in policy making, divided responsibilities, and resolved disagreements for more than forty years. more...

Price: $24.95

Born in West Germany but raised in East Germany, Angela Merkel has known both repression and freedom. With the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989, Merkel started her meteoric rise to become Germany's first female chancellor and one of the world's most powerful women. This biography gives an account of a leader who's a tireless force for progress. more...

Price: $30.00

In 1954, reporter Uri Dan met a military commander named Ariel Sharon and followed him closely. Dan became Sharon's trusted advisor and a witness to the moments of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. This work, a combination of political history and biography, sheds light on the conflict in the Middle East and provides a portrait of Ariel Sharon. more...

Price: $27.95