Public Governance

This book is structured to explore each governance theory in detail, discussing the core issues, principles, and critiques associated with each one. Each chapter will be dedicated to a specific theory of governance

Success in war ultimately depends on the consolidation of political order. Nadia Schadlow argues that the steps needed to consolidate a new political order are not separate from war. They are instead an essential component of war and victory.

Though titled as the third edition of my book, first published in 2016 and later revised in last year’s second edition, this is, in essence, a completely new book. While the structure remains familiar—still focusing on the ten essential skills every public servant needs—the content has undergone a comprehensive revision. This transformation has been made possible thanks to the invaluable feedback and suggestions I received from readers across the globe. Their thoughtful insights have not only shaped this edition but also helped ensure that it is more relevant, practical, and engaging....

From the late 19th century through the 1930s, scholars of politics defined and continually reoriented their field in response to the political imperatives of the racial order at home and abroad as well to as the vagaries of race science. The Gilded Age scholars who founded the first university departments and journals located sovereignty and legitimacy in a "Teutonic germ" of liberty planted in the new world by Anglo-Saxon settlers and almost extinguished in the conflict over slavery.

In "Decolonizing Democracy: Reevaluating Governance in Africa through an Indigenous Lens," Curtis Smith navigates the complex terrain of African governance, offering a groundbreaking exploration of the historical legacy and contemporary challenges faced by nations on the continent. From the shadows of colonial rule emerges a compelling narrative that unfolds across eleven meticulously crafted chapters. Smith begins with an incisive overview of the current democratic landscape in Africa, delving into the historical context of colonial influence that continues to shape political structures ...

*** Also listen to podcasts based on the book *** This remarkable book is an unblinking look at the problems of our current democracy and, more importantly, a road map to get ourselves back on course. It calls our politicians to task and identifies the many places where changes to our government systems will put control back in the hands of “We, the People”. Through an extensive critique of the status quo, we come to realize just how much, regardless of our political philosophy, all of us absolutely agree upon. Topics include electoral representation, taxation, special interest groups, ...

With world war three looming on the horizon, everyone Is holding their breath and praying hard so that the current tensions on the eastern block do not spill out of control into world war three. The antagonists on both sides are not willing to give an inch of territory, none of them wants to be the first one to blink. This tense atmosphere brings back the memories of the famous Winston Churchill's speech in Fulton, Missouri, which went like...''an iron curtain has descended across the continent…'' well if Churchill was alive now, he would still say that the iron curtain is still in its ...

Social media's rise over the last 15 years has been astonishing, and it has given a voice to billions worldwide who would have lived a lifetime and never been heard. The business model of social media is understood by few outside the programming community and, sadly, very few in government. Social media at its core can be very social, but the amount of connections that can be made is ungoverned and, in certain circumstances, can lead to deindividuation. People's right to Freedom of Speech, which is guaranteed by the First Amendment of the Constitution in the US, is an important part of ...

Aimed at experts and laypeople alike, On Governance is a groundbreaking, original essay about a fundamentally new system of governance and law that emerges from the integration of mind and heart. It is a philosophical meditation that presents a clear path for breaking the cycles of polarization and self-destruction into a healthy collective body.