Although democracy is, in principle, the antithesis of dynastic rule, families with multiple members in elective office continue to be common around the world. In most democracies, the proportion of such democratic dynasties declines over time, and rarely exceeds ten percent of all legislators. Japan is a startling exception, with over a quarter of all legislators in recent years being dynastic. In Dynasties and Democracy, Daniel M. Smith sets out to explain when and why dynasties persist in democracies, and why their numbers are only now beginning to wane in Japan--questions that have long perplexed regional experts.
Smith introduces a compelling comparative theory to explain variation in the presence of dynasties across democracies and political parties. Drawing on extensive legislator-level data from twelve democracies and detailed candidate-level data from Japan, he examines the inherited advantage that members of dynasties reap throughout their political careers--from candidate selection, to election, to promotion into cabinet. Smith shows how the nature and extent of this advantage, as well as its consequences for representation, vary significantly with the institutional context of electoral rules and features of party organization. His findings extend far beyond Japan, shedding light on the causes and consequences of dynastic politics for democracies around the world.
Автор: Kevin McDonald, Daniel Smith-RowseyНазвание: The Netflix Effect: Technology and Entertainment in the 21st CenturyISBN: 1501340182 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781501340185 Издательство: Bloomsbury AcademicРейтинг: Цена: 5542.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.Описание: Netflix is the definitive media company of the 21st century. It was among the first to parlay new Internet technologies into a successful business model, and in the process it changed how consumers access film and television. It is now one of the leading providers of digitally delivered media content and is continually expanding access across a host of platforms and mobile devices. Despite its transformative role, however, Netflix has drawn very little critical attention-far less than competitors such as YouTube, Apple, Amazon, Comcast, and HBO. This collection addresses this gap, as the essays are designed to critically explore the breadth and diversity of Netflix's effect from a variety of different scholarly perspectives, a necessary approach considering the hybrid nature of Netflix, its inextricable links to new models of media production, distribution, viewer engagement and consumer behavior, its relationship to existing media conglomerates and consumer electronics, its capabilities as a web-based service provider and data network, and its reliance on a broader technological infrastructure.
Автор: Smith Daniel Arthur, Garner Hank, Lauderdale KevinНазвание: Tales from the Canyons of the Damned: No. 6ISBN: 098864939X ISBN-13(EAN): 9780988649392 Издательство: НеизвестноЦена: 1076.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Автор: Smith Daniel ArthurНазвание: Hugh Howey LivesISBN: 0988649381 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780988649385 Издательство: НеизвестноЦена: 1723.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Автор: Smith Daniel ArthurНазвание: The Somali Deception Episode IISBN: 0988649330 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780988649330 Издательство: НеизвестноЦена: 1378.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.Описание: From the author of The Cathari Treasure - Kindle's #1 International Men's Adventure Best Seller The Somali Deception Episode I of IV Featuring Veteran Elite L gionnaire Cameron Kincaid * * * * * When a former lover is abducted from a hijacked yacht, Cameron Kincaid is en route to rescue. Destined to discover that the true Somali Pirates live in the London luxury suites of The May Fair Hotel, wear tailored Savile Row suits, and deal high stakes in the lounges of Paris, Ibiza, and Dubai. From explosive incursions to clandestine infiltrations, the action is nonstop and the deceptions are many. * * * * * THE SOMALI DECEPTION is an adventure thriller that features the Somali Pirates and the Rex Mundi, two groups from the pages of history and mystery now gaining global popularity.
Автор: Pifer Linda J.Название: Daniel Smith: New Zealand PassageISBN: 0989014231 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780989014236 Издательство: НеизвестноЦена: 2638.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Автор: Smith Daniel ArthurНазвание: The Potter`s DaughterISBN: 0988649314 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780988649316 Издательство: НеизвестноЦена: 2585.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Автор: Smith Daniel Arthur, West Jessica, Garner HankНазвание: Tales from the Canyons of the Damned: No. 8ISBN: 099779383X ISBN-13(EAN): 9780997793833 Издательство: НеизвестноЦена: 1076.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Автор: Smith Daniel Arthur, Swardstrom Will, Meek A. K.Название: Tales from the Canyons of the Damned: Omnibus No. 1ISBN: 0997793813 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780997793819 Издательство: НеизвестноЦена: 1766.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
