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Politics, Third Edition (Palgrave Foundations) (Paperback)

Politics, Third Edition (Palgrave Foundations)

Review

‘Politics is simply the best introductory guide available for the subject. Andrew Heywood defines the theory and practice of politics in a rigorous, lively and highly accessible way. This book is indispensable for any student of politics and a “must” for introductory reading lists for politics tutors.’ – Professor Jon Tonge, University of Liverpool, UK and Chair of the Political Studies Association of the UK ‘In addition to Heywood’s accessible style of writing, the book certainly benefits from many of the pedagogical features incorporated into the text. The sets of questions, outlining of key concepts, mini biographical profiles of specific philosophers and important people, focus boxes, diagrammatic representations and suggestions for further reading are all valuable, informative features and aide-memoires.’ – Dr Jacqui Briggs, Senior Lecturer in Politics, University of Lincoln, UK ‘I have enjoyed using Politics and find it a font of knowledge at my finger (more…)

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The Politics of Aristotle (Volume 2) (Paperback)

The Politics of Aristotle (Volume 2)

From Library Journal

The past few years have seen a spate of new translations of classic texts in philosophy, in part because of more complete texts on which to base the translations and in part because of a desire to render the texts in a more contemporary English. Simpson (classics and philosophy, CUNY) has produced a fresh and lively translation that is perhaps more logically ordered. He makes a strong case for rearranging the standard order of the books of the Politics to provide a sequence more in keeping with Aristotle’s intentions, positioning Books 7 and 8 to follow Book 3. The text begins with a translation of Book 10, Chapter 9 of the Nicomachean Ethics, which Simpson argues is a precursor to the Politics. A comparison with standard translations, such as those of Jowett and Barker, indicates that Simpson put much effort into this version and clarified a number of points that earlier translations left unclear. An excellent addition to all academic and major pub (more…)

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Secrets to Winning at Office Politics: How to Achieve Your Goals and Increase Your Influence at Work (Paperback)

Secrets to Winning at Office Politics: How to Achieve Your Goals and Increase Your Influence at Work

Review

“A terrific new book about office politics . . . it’s a must-read!” — Fortune Magazine,online careers column, August 2005″Fresh, thoughtful, and provocative . . .McIntyre has written one of the best guidebooks to date on this subject for career-oriented professionals.” — The Albuquerque Tribune, October 2005″Practical advice and self-assessment questions and surveys make the book a gem. . . . It’s a keeper!” — Gwinnett Business Journal (Atlanta, GA), September, 2005″Thorough and thoughtful, [the author] is no Pollyanna and has a realistic understanding of how things really work and why.” — The Miami Herald, August 6, 2005″[Helps people] focus on actions that will move them towards their goals and gain leverage within the organization.” — Atlanta Business Chronicle, January, 2006Teaches readers how to size up the political climate . . . and deal with quirky bosses and co-workers who are downright difficult. — New York Post (online), November 2005

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