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Democracy's Double-Edged Sword: How Internet Use Changes Citizens' Views of Their Government
This academic book explores how internet use affects citizens' political evaluations and satisfaction with democracy. The author presents a theory suggesting the internet acts as both a "mirror," re…
Published on 11 months, 2 weeks ago
Democratic Transitions: Conversations with World Leaders
"Democratic Transitions: Conversations with World Leaders" is a book compiling interviews with thirteen political leaders from diverse countries who oversaw democratic transitions. The book examines …
Published on 11 months, 2 weeks ago
Democratization and Authoritarianism in the Arab World
This excerpt from Democratization and Authoritarianism in the Arab World examines the Arab Spring uprisings and their aftermath. Multiple essays analyze the diverse factors influencing the transition…
Published on 11 months, 2 weeks ago
Democratization in America: A Comparative-Historical Analysis
This is a collection of excerpts from Democratization in America: A Comparative-Historical Analysis, a scholarly book examining the development of democracy in the United States. The chapters utilize…
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Demographics and the Demand for Higher Education
Nathan Grawe's "Demographics and the Demand for Higher Education" models future higher education demand in the US, considering demographic shifts like declining birthrates and migration patterns. The…
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Designing the New American University
This excerpt from Designing the New American University examines the challenges facing American higher education, particularly research universities. The authors critique the current model's limitati…
Published on 11 months, 2 weeks ago
Designing a Better Day: Guidelines for Adult and Dementia Day Services Centers
This guidebook offers design guidelines for adult and dementia day services centers (ADCs). It examines the current fragmented state of ADC literature and aims to provide a framework for successful d…
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Designing Our Descendants: The Promises and Perils of Genetic Modifications
This Book compiles essays exploring the ethical, scientific, religious, and policy implications of inheritable genetic modifications (IGM). The authors examine the feasibility of IGM, contrasting ge…
Published on 11 months, 2 weeks ago
DeWitt Clinton and Amos Eaton: Geology and Power in Early New York
This Book excerpt explores the intersection of geology and politics in early 19th-century New York. It examines how prominent figures like DeWitt Clinton leveraged geological knowledge to advance amb…
Published on 11 months, 2 weeks ago
Diagnosing Literary Genius: A Cultural History of Psychiatry in Russia, 1880-1930
This Book excerpt examines the complex interplay between Russian literature and psychiatry from the 19th and early 20th centuries. It explores how psychiatrists used literary characters to illustrate…
Published on 11 months, 2 weeks ago