englischThis is the third, thoroughly revised edition of the textbook on federalism. Based on the latest research results, it helps students to learn about federalism by offering them questions to discuss and answer. Comparative federalism is analysed in detail in the chapters on federalism theory, [...]

englischBased on the stipulations in the Sozialgesetzbuch (SGB) VII, the eighth chapter of Germany’s social code, this book examines the law on child and youth welfare against the background of current societal and legal developments. It provides the readers with a sound introduction to the [...]

Was ist der Unterschied zwischen Europäischem Rat und Europarat? Wo liegen die Ursachen für die zahlreichen Krisen, die Europa gemeistert – oder noch vor sich – hat? In seiner 3., überarbeiteten und aktualisierten Auflage erklärt das Buch, wie unser neues Europa funktioniert, welche ungeahnten [...]

englischSwitzerland's political system, with its developed concordance, direct democracy and federal structures, is in many respects considered both a model and a special example of a functioning democracy in the 21st century. This textbook, now in its fourth, completely updated edition, deals with [...]

englischRight-wing extremism is an omnipresent topic in academia and the public sphere. But what exactly characterises right-wing extremism? How does it manifest itself? What explanations are there for the emergence of right-wing extremism? How can it be successfully combated?

The fourth updated and [...]

englischAll too often, research methods and working techniques are treated separately from each other—but (prospective) political or social scientists have to master both to make a project a success. This volume is therefore to be understood as a ‘map and compass’ that guides the reader through [...]