Hailed by The Guardian" as "essential reading from Washington to Westminster" this is a groundbreaking study of how the mind works & what this means for why candidates win & lose elections. Since the 18th Century the idea of mind that has captured the imagination of philosophers cognitive scientists economists & political scientists is of a dispassionate mind that makes decisions by weighing evidence & reasoning to make the most valid conclusions. It bears no relation to how the mind & brain actually work. In this landmark book Professor Drew Westen
- a scientist & psychologist who has led a pioneering investigation into how the brain processes political information
- shows through a whirlwind tour of American political leaders how electorates vote not with their heads but with their hearts. He finds that Americans are a nation of passionate voters not cool political spectators
- they love (or hate) Bill Clinton & George W Bush. No-one else will do. The book which examines data across several Presidential elections from the 1950s to the present day is a serious & groundbreaking investigation into the role of emotion in driving voting behaviour."


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The fifth edition of this leading text on political ideologies provides a clear & accessible introduction to the political creeds & doctrines that have dominated & shaped world politics. Ranging from traditional nineteenth-century ideologues such as liberalism conservatism & socialism to so-called 'new' ideologies such as feminism ecologism & political Islam the author offers a clear exposition both of the historical development of each ideology & the impact each has had on contemporary political movements parties & governments. Their distinctive ideas & values are highlighted together with the competing & sometimes conflicting traditions which they have generated. This new edition has been thoroughly revised & updated throughout with extended coverage given to key current issues such as multiculturalism & neo-conservatism. Andrew Heywood's uniquely student-friendly writing style is now supported by a range of learning features in each chapter. * Ideology Previews outline the nature of the ideologies & their central themes * On-page definitions give quick-reference explanations of key terms * Illustrated ' Key Figure' Profiles provide detail on important thinkers & their major ideas * ' Key Concept' boxes explore & unpack important ideas * Boxes on ' Perspectives' & ' Tensions' outline the differences within & between ideological traditions * Questions help to apply & reinforce understanding ...

A systematic & comprehensive introduction to party politics throughout the UK combining chapters on each of the main political parties in the UK (Conservative Labour Liberal Democrats) with an assessment of the post-devolution party systems of Scotland Wales & Northern Ireland the EU dimension & the recent Conservative-Liberal Democrat coalition government. ...

What principles should govern our relations to the nation-state to the environment to other species to other cultures & to other ways of life? How should we approach marriage religion evil & mortality? How should we respond to relativism & nihilism in their current forms? What explains the rise of totalitarianism & the fatal attraction that it exerts over the educated mind? What is Enlightenment & what residue has it left in our view of ourselves? Those are some of the questions addressed by Roger Scruton in this scintillating book of philosophical reflections. Well known as a commentator Roger Scruton makes no concessions to intellectual fashion & is forthright in expressing what he believes & why he believes it. The result is challenging but informed throughout by a humane & compassionate outlook. Scrutons targets are shown to deserve his sceptical assault on them & the vision that he defends of a society ordered by custom tradition & national loyalty is one that will appeal far more widely than to orthodox conservatives. ...

Is there a crisis of democracy & participation? Is conflict an inevitable consequence of religious ethnic & social difference? The answers to questions like this whether they are provided by academics politicians or journalists can be inconsistent & contradictory. Sandra Halperin & Oliver Heath take a step-by-step approach to research methods guiding the reader through how to ask & answer questions about the world of politics & international relations. They present practical advice on how to be critical & rigorous both in terms of evaluating the research of others & doing your own research project. An Online Resource Centre accompanies the text &
Includes:: For students: web links. For lecturers: additional case studies activities & assignments.
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Do your kids sometimes make you feel as if your head is going to explode? Have you ever yelled until you were hoarse? Do you have days when you feel like making a run for the airport? Why is it so hard to be the parent you'd like to be? Nigel Latta bestselling parenting author clinical psychologist & father of two knows full well the challenges of being a parent. Loved for his clear & refreshingly down-to-earth parenting advice Nigel takes the guilt out of being a parent with his 10 simple rules. Tackling all the common areas that frequently become family battlegrounds including sleep eating potty training & discipline Nigel will help you through the first 10 years with your kids
- & make sure that you actually really enjoy each other's company! Nigel's 10 rules include ' Kids Need Fences' ' Be Consistent-ish' ' Embrace Chaos' ' Feed the Good Starve the Bad' & ' All Behaviour is Communication'. Written with humour insight & wisdom this essential guide is the perfect companion for any overstretched parent who wishes their family life were easier & more enjoyable.
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This highly successful text is the best-selling text to introductory politics & offers a comprehensive introduction to the study of politics written from a truly international perspective. The third edition of Politics has substantial new material & it also takes into account throughout the increasing importance of the global

Dimensions of politics. Stimulating succinct & accessible it offers a truly comprehensive introduction to the study of politics written from an international perspective. In line with the foundation series Politics features an extensive range of pedagogical features including illustrations charts & boxes to encourage students to gain a firm understanding of key concepts. Also available is a companion website with extra features to accompany the text please take a look by clicking below
- http://www.palgrave.com/foundations/heywood/index.html


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The Access to History series is the most popular & trusted series for AS & A level history students. The new titles combine all the strengths of this well-loved series with a new design & features that allow all students access to the content & study skills needed to achieve exam success. Design features include: *AS questions & exam tips * Definitions of key terms * Summaries of key historical debates. This title is designed specifically for the Edexcel AS specifications for 2008. Itcharts the political course of America in this period from the Watergate scandal to the Clinton years. It focuses both on the political & presidential developments of the time & analyses how these manifest themselves socially & culturally from sport to race relations. Finally the book concludes by examining the state of the USA by 2001. Throughout the book key dates terms & issues are highlighted & historical interpretations of key debates are outlined. Summary diagrams are included to consolidate knowledge & understanding of the period & exam-style questions & tips for each examination board provide the opportunity to develop exam skills. ...

Politics & the English Language" is widely considered Orwell's most important essay on style. Style for Orwell was never simply a question of aesthetics; it was always inextricably linked to politics & to truth. ' All issues are political issues & politics itself is a mass of lies evasions folly hatred & schizophrenia. When the general atmosphere is bad language must suffer.' Language is a political issue & slovenly use of language & cliches make it easier for those in power to deliberately use misleading language to hide unpleasant political facts. Bad English he believed was a vehicle for oppressive ideology & it is no accident that " Politics & the English Language" was written after the close of World War II." ...

This is an innovative & accessible guide to government law & power. Learning about the vast concept of politics can be daunting but The Politics Book" makes it easier than ever by giving you all the big ideas simply explained. Step-by-step summaries graphics "ations help even the complete novice understand this fascinating subject. More than 100 groundbreaking ideas in the history of politics are helpfully broken down so that abstract topics such as theoretical foundations & practical applications become real. Topics span from ancient political thought & medieval politics all the way to world war & modern politics. It features a handy reference section complete with a glossary of political terms & a directory of political thinkers such as Plato John Locke & Karl Marx. " The Politics Book" is the essential reference for students of politics & anyone with an interest in how government works." ...