Insightful and informative, Mehdi Moslem's is the first book to provide a detailed account of Iran's post-revolutionary politics. A profound analysis of the diverse political, sociocultural, economic, and foreign policy issues that have engulfed revolutionary Islamic Iran since its inception, this book is not only a must read for those interested in contemporary Iran but also an indispensable book for teachers of contemporary Middle East affairs and scholars of Islamic politics. Since the landslide victory of President Mohammed Khatami in May 1997, the official line of the Islamic Republic of Iran has been a study in contradictions. On one hand, Khatami condemned Iran's past fanaticism, declaring his nation eager to embrace global standards based on mutual respect between nations regardless of ideologies: on the other hand, an opposing faction continues to perpetrate Iran's enmity toward the West, America in particular. These two main factions also present competing versions of current national policies, and consequently the regime appears simultaneously to be practical and ideological—and to outsiders unfathomable.

Drawing on theories of neo-institutionalism to show how institutions shape dissident behaviour, Boucek develops new ways of measuring factionalism and explains its effects on office tenure. In each of the four cases - from Britain, Canada, Italy and Japan - intra-party dynamics are analyzed through times series and rational choice tools.

The rise of the Tea Party redefined both the Republican Party and how we think about intraparty conflict. What initially appeared to be an anti-Obama protest movement of fiscal conservatives matured into a faction that sought to increase its influence in the Republican Party by any means necessary. Tea Partiers captured the party’s organizational machinery and used it to replace established politicians with Tea Party–style Republicans, eventually laying the groundwork for the nomination and election of a candidate like Donald Trump. In How the Tea Party Captured the GOP, Rachel Marie Blum approaches the Tea Party from the angle of party politics, explaining the Tea Party’s insurgent strategies as those of a party faction. Blum offers a novel theory of factions as miniature parties within parties, discussing how fringe groups can use factions to increase their political influence in the US two-party system. In this richly researched book, the author uncovers how the electoral losses of 2008 sparked disgruntled Republicans to form the Tea Party faction, and the strategies the Tea Party used to wage a systematic takeover of the Republican Party. This book not only illuminates how the Tea Party achieved its influence, but also provides a framework for identifying other factional insurgencies.

Engines of Change, which is in the Oxford Studies in Postwar American Political Development series, provides the first full account of the role of national intra-party "factions" in American politics. Drawing from the last 150 years of American political history, DiSalvo explains how factions have shaped the parties' ideologies, impacted presidential nominations, structured patterns of presidential governance, and impacted the development of the American state.

One of the most influential works in the history of political theory, Aristotle's Politics is a treatise in practical philosophy, intended to inform legislators and to create the conditions for virtuous and self-sufficient lives for the citizens of a state. In this Companion, distinguished scholars offer new perspectives on the work and its themes. After an opening exploration of the relation between Aristotle's ethics and his politics, the central chapters follow the sequence of the eight books of the Politics, taking up questions such as the role of reason in legitimizing rule, the common good, justice, slavery, private property, citizenship, democracy and deliberation, unity, conflict, law and authority, and education. The closing chapters discuss the interaction between Aristotle's political thought and contemporary democratic theory. The volume will provide a valuable resource for those studying ancient philosophy, classics, and the history of political thought.

Classic Books Library presents this brand new edition of “The Federalist Papers”, a collection of separate essays and articles compiled in 1788 by Alexander Hamilton. Following the United States Declaration of Independence in 1776, the governing doctrines and policies of the States lacked cohesion. “The Federalist”, as it was previously known, was constructed by American statesman Alexander Hamilton, and was intended to catalyse the ratification of the United States Constitution. Hamilton recruited fellow statesmen James Madison Jr., and John Jay to write papers for the compendium, and the three are known as some of the Founding Fathers of the United States. Alexander Hamilton (c. 1755–1804) was an American lawyer, journalist and highly influential government official. He also served as a Senior Officer in the Army between 1799-1800 and founded the Federalist Party, the system that governed the nation’s finances. His contributions to the Constitution and leadership made a significant and lasting impact on the early development of the nation of the United States.

In A Europe of Courts, a Europe of Factions the contributors offer an analysis of the political groups of the most representative European courts of the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries. Transcending individual cases, this collection presents the first comparative overview of the phenomenon of court factionalism. Through original research and a critical approach, González Cuerva and Koller explore in depth the emergence, coexistence and image of court factions. This contribution to the debate on the nature of early modern policy-making is enriched with a European-wide focus, which allows comparison of the circumstantial and micropolitical factors accounting for the spread of factions and the conditions in which they functioned. It also allows partisan sources to be examined with the necessary caution. Contributors are Stefano Andretta, Janet Dickinson, Luc Duerloo, Pavel Marek, José Martínez Millán, Toby Osborne, David Potter, Jonathan Spangler, Evrim Türkçelik, and Maria Antonietta Visceglia.

This is the first full-length scholarly study of the Chinese 'core' leader and his role in the Chinese Communist Party's elite politics.

Explore the complex world of political factions in "Political Faction," a vital contribution to Political Science. This work delves into the critical roles factions play in governance across different global contexts, offering key insights for professionals, students, and enthusiasts. 1: Political Faction: Examine the formation, motives, and global impact of political factions. 2: Political Party: Study political parties' roles in shaping electoral systems and policies. 3: Tory: Trace the Tory faction's historical roots and contemporary relevance. 4: Two-party system: Analyze how two-party systems affect political stability and policies. 5: Factions in the Democratic Party (United States): Explore ideological divides within America's Democratic Party. 6: Labour Party: Discover the Labour Party's role in British political factionalism. 7: Labour Right: Examine right-wing Labour views and their policy positions. 8: Bloc party: Uncover bloc parties’ influence on coalition politics and policy. 9: Political colour: Explore how political colours define identities and strategies. 10: Pillarisation: Understand the Dutch system of pillarisation and its factional implications. 11: Social conservatism: Analyze social conservatism's role in shaping policies and elections. 12: Non-partisan democracy: Explore governance models minimizing factional influence through non-partisan principles. 13: Democratic Socialist Party (Japan): Discover the strategies and ideology behind Japan's Democratic Socialist Party. 14: Liberalism in the Netherlands: Study the impact of liberalism on Dutch politics and governance. 15: Australian Young Labor: Investigate youth factions’ influence on policy and party dynamics. 16: Democratic and Social Centre (Spain): Analyze Spain’s centrist faction’s role in moderating policies. 17: List of United States House of Representatives elections (1824–1854): Explore early U.S. electoral trends and factional alignments. 18: Popular Democratic Party (Puerto Rico): Examine the evolution of Puerto Rico’s Popular Democratic Party. 19: List of political parties in Ukraine: Survey Ukraine’s diverse political factions and their geopolitical roles. 20: International Socialist Organization: Discover the evolution of the International Socialist Organization’s factional influence. 21: Labour First: Explore Labour First’s grassroots organizing within the Labour Party. Unlock the complexities of global political factions with "Political Faction." This research-packed book provides a deeper understanding of how partisan groups shape governance and policies worldwide, making it essential for anyone wanting to grasp political dynamics beyond the surface.