Are Government Organizations Immortal? analyzes the longevity of governmental agencies in the United States. Herbert Kaufman examines why some public organizations persist for decades while others disappear, identifying political, structural, and environmental factors that shape their survival. Through empirical research, he explores patterns of organizational continuity, governmental resilienc…
The restoration of Papua (formerly known as Irian Jaya or West Papua) into the Republic of Indonesia is a complex and contentious issue with a long history. Papua is located on the western half of the island of New Guinea and is Indonesia's easternmost province. The process of integrating Papua into Indonesia has been marked by historical, political, social, and human rights challenges
Buku Dekolonisasi Metodologi karya Linda Tuhiwai Smith membahas secara kritis praktik penelitian yang berkembang dalam tradisi akademik Barat dan dampaknya terhadap masyarakat adat serta kelompok yang pernah mengalami kolonialisme. Penulis menguraikan bagaimana penelitian sering kali menjadi alat kekuasaan yang mereproduksi ketimpangan, marginalisasi, dan dominasi pengetahuan kolonial. Melalui …
Plan of Attack is the definitive account of how and why President George W. Bush, his war council, and allies launched a preemptive attack to topple Saddam Hussein and occupy Iraq. Bob Woodward's latest landmark account of Washington decision making provides an original, authoritative narrative of behind-the-scenes maneuvering over two years, examining the causes and consequences of the most co…
While much has been written about the rule of the 'white rajas' in Sarawak and about the development of politics in this Malaysian state since independence, Malay Politics in Sarawak is the first study to focus on the political evolution of the Malay community in the crucial years from the cession to the British Crown in 1946 to independence in Malaysia and after. The author first sets the back…
Buku Marcos of the Philippines merupakan rekaman visual dan naratif yang menggambarkan kehidupan, perjalanan karier, serta peran Ferdinand E. Marcos dalam sejarah politik Filipina. Disajikan dalam bentuk buku bergambar, karya ini menelusuri perjalanan Marcos sejak masa muda hingga kepemimpinannya sebagai tokoh sentral dalam pembangunan dan perubahan politik Filipina. Buku ini memuat dokumentasi…
This volume of The Encyclopedia Americana International Edition contains articles arranged alphabetically from Franco to Goethals. The entries address topics including biography, political history, engineering, culture, literature, and significant international figures. As part of the comprehensive thirty-volume reference set published by Americana Corporation, this volume provides authoritativ…
Politics in Melanesia presents a comprehensive examination of the political structures, governance systems, and historical developments across the Melanesian region, including Papua New Guinea, the Solomon Islands, Vanuatu, and Fiji. Edited by Ahmed Ali and Ronald Gordon Crocombe, the book brings together scholarly analyses from experts in Pacific political studies. It explores the influence of…
This book analyzes the presidency of Richard Nixon, focusing on the challenges and limitations of executive power during his administration. Written by journalists Rowland Evans, Jr. and Robert D. Novak, the work explores Nixon’s leadership style, political strategies, and conflicts within the White House and with Congress, the media, and public opinion. It provides an in-depth examination of…
New Politics in the South Pacific is a multidisciplinary volume examining the major political, cultural, and social transformations occurring across the Pacific Islands during the late twentieth century. Edited by Werner vom Busch, Fay Alailima, and Peter Larmour, the book brings together contributions from leading scholars of Pacific studies. It explores the emergence of new political movement…