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Drawing on the tradition of the Platonic dialogue, On Freedom explores what freedom is and what it means through the discussions of two characters, Director and Friend.

1950s Cold War-era monsters meet 21st century terrorists: this exploration of sci-fi movies examines the similarities and differences between the political environment and popular culture of two er

India's future will be determined not only by economic development, but also by a dynamic traditional culture that continues to develop along its own lines sometimes in concert, and sometimes

Max Weber made many significant interpretations of both academic and political vocations in his two lectures on Science as a Vocation (Wissenschaft als Beruf, 1917) and Politics as a Vocation (Poli

Boris Godunov governed from the shadows during the 13-year reign of the borderline-retarded Tsar Feodor Ivanovich, heir to Tsar Ivan IV, and then for almost seven years in his own name.

Presenting sketches of individuals like Julius Caesar and Mark Anthony, Adam Smith and David Hume, Charles Baudelaire and Edouard Manet, David Henry Thoreau and Ralph Waldo Emerson, Susan Anthony a

The issue or debate about the existence of God is one thing. But learning to restructure one's life, especially if one has been a believer whether devout or casual, is quite another.

Empress Wu was stunning in her beauty, in her ruthless elimination of rivals (including sons and daughters), and, most important, in her discernment.

Alexander Hamilton: Americas Forgotten Founder describes the character and achievements of a man who was instrumental in casting the form of our government and especially its strong financial struc

The revelations of Mr. Edward Snowden sparked widespread outrage about the illegal surveillance mechanisms of N.S.A. and G.C.H.Q.

The book offers new interpretations of Nietzsche's thinking — considering especially his ideas regarding power, values, nature, contrariety, sexuality and sexual politics — that could offer ne

The American middle class is disappearing, and an obtuse, short-sighted and self-centered emphasis on growth rather than stability ensures this.

Ryskamp provides an up-to-the-minute report on the law and politics of eminent domain after the Supreme Court's (in)famous Kelo v. New London decision of June of 2005.

Contrary to what is often reported in history books, the Morgenthau Plan was a major element in postwar planning led by Washington, before the war was even over.

Through its military policy and foreign policy, America attained superpower status in a remarkably short period of time.