Résultats pour "Duty" dans Sciences sociales et politiques

Dickie Arbiter is the only living royal expert to have witnessed two coronations and one of very few to have genuine first-hand experience of working directly with the immediate Royal Family. Having been press secretary to Queen Elizabeth II and later Prince Charles and Princess Diana, he...

Brought to you by Penguin. 'As I look back, there is a parallel theme to my years at war: love. By that I mean the love - there is no other word for it - I came to feel for the troops, and the overwhelming sense of personal responsibility I developed for them. So much so that it would shape some...

From the former secretary of defense, a strikingly candid, vivid account of serving Presidents George W. Bush and Barack Obama during the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. When Robert M. Gates received a call from the White House, he thought he’d long left Washington politics behind: After working...

Dickie Arbiter was spokesman for the Queen during the most turbulent period of her reign. On Duty With The Queen is an open and engaging account of his life and his fascinating role in serving this unique family at a time of momentous change. Dickie gives his personal insights into events that...

In A Royal Duty, Paul Burrell reveals the truth about Princess Diana, as well as a faithful account of her thoughts. He was the favourite footman who formed a unique relationship with the Queen. He was the butler who the Princess of Wales called "my rock" and "the only man I can trust". He was accused of theft, then acquitted following the historic intervention of the monarch. He was the Princess' most intimate confidant.

WINNER OF THE 2026 NED KELLY AWARD FOR BEST TRUE CRIME THE INSIDE STORY OF THE DR MUNJED AL MUDERIS DEFAMATION TRIAL - a brilliantly told testament to the power of investigative journalism to hold institutions and individuals accountable It all started when a daughter asked her father 'Are there...

The 'duty of care' which the state owes to its citizens is a phrase much used, but what has it actually meant in Britain historically? And what should it mean in the future, once the immediate COVID crisis has passed? In A Duty of Care, Peter Hennessy divides post-war British history into BC (before corona) and AC (after corona). He looks back to beginnings when, during wartime, Sir William Beveridge identified the 'five giants' on the road to recovery: want, disease, ignorance, squalor and idleness and laid the foundations for the modern welfare state. 

Activists from Henry David Thoreau and Mohandas Gandhi to the Movement for Black Lives have long recognized that there are times when, rather than having a duty to obey the law, we have a duty to disobey it. Taking seriously the history of this activism, A Duty to Resist wrestles with the problem of political obligation in real world societies that harbor injustice. Candice Delmas argues that the duty of justice, the principle of fairness, the Samaritan duty, and political association impose responsibility to resist under conditions of injustice. 

Surgeon Pius Kamau describes caring for patients regardless of their racial views in "A Duty to Heal", his contribution to NPR’s This I Believe series. This I Believe is a National Public Radio program that features Americans, from the famous to the unknown, completing the thought that begins...

In Special Duty, Richard J. Samuels dissects the fascinating history of the intelligence community in Japan. Looking at the impact of shifts in the strategic environment, technological change, and past failures, he probes the reasons why Japan has endured such a roller-coaster ride when it comes to intelligence gathering and analysis, and concludes that the ups and downs of the past century - combined with growing uncertainties in the regional security environment - have convinced Japanese leaders of the critical importance of striking balance between power and insight.  

The podcast of the Evidence Based Social Work Alliance, exploring gender identity from a social work perspective through interviews with a range of stakeholders.

While politicians and pundits endlessly debate immigration policy, US Border Patrol agents put their lives on the line to enforce immigration law. Desert Duty puts a human face on the Border Patrol. It features interviews with 19 active-duty and retired agents who have worked at the Wellton, Arizona, station that watches over what is arguably the most perilous crossing along the border.

Duty Calls, BS Falls is straight-shooting talk about what really matters—raw, honest conversations from those who’ve lived it. No sugarcoating, no spin—just calling it like it is, because somebody has to.

'I'm interested in one thing and one thing only, and that's catching bent coppers.' Line of Duty: The Real Story is an astonishing exposé from inside the secret world of police corruption, starring a cast of twisted cops more chilling than all four H's put together. These characters operate...

THEIR DUTY IS SACRED. THEIR STANDARD IS PERFECTION. An extraordinary journey behind the scenes of Arlington National Cemetery, Senator Tom Cotton’s Sacred Duty offers an intimate and inspiring portrait of “The Old Guard,” the revered U.S. Army unit whose mission is to honor our country’s...

Here is the ultimate insider's account from the highest and most sensitive levels of the Clinton administration, revealing how the irresponsible use of power can lead to a terrible price paid by all Americans. Air Force Lieutenant Colonel Robert "Buzz" Patterson was one of the military aides to commander-in-chief William Jefferson Clinton. What Patterson saw shocked him - and finally led him to write this stunning book.

Duty Calls & Coffee is a behind-the-scenes podcast from MdE, Inc., where conversations meet real-world public safety. From police and corrections to EMS and beyond, we explore how agencies operate, adapt, and evolve—and how technology should support them every step of the way.Each episode features candid discussions with the people behind MdE and the professionals we serve, sharing insights on building purpose-driven software, listening to client feedback, and supporting public safety careers from hire to retire. Grab a cup of coffee and join us as we talk about the work, the mission, and ...

Duty Free | Dialoghi per viaggiare liberamente è un podcast degli Charmen, Mattia e Guido, dedicato a chi ama viaggiare con la mente prima ancora che con il corpo. Ogni episodio è un luogo da attraversare: città, paesaggi, incontri e storie che nascono lungo la strada. Racconti e conversazioni che partono da un viaggio reale per arrivare molto più lontano, tra cultura, curiosità e atmosfere del mondo. Come nello spazio sospeso di un aeroporto prima della partenza, Duty Free è un luogo di passaggio: qui ci si ferma un momento, si ascolta, si immagina e si riparte. Perché a volte basta ...

Trust. Integrity. Accountability. These three words define every great leader, advisor, and professional, and they all begin with one powerful concept: Fiduciary Duty. We explore one of the most powerful and far-reaching principles in law, governance, and professional ethics — the fiduciary obligation.

In 1978, Philip Parker started his decades-long career as a prison guard at the Kentucky State Penitentiary, a place known as "The Castle" for its medieval look. On his first day, a mass escape set the tone for the dangerous and intense journey ahead. Over the years, Parker faced numerous challenges, from federal court allegations to life-threatening situations, including a dramatic hostage crisis with a notorious inmate.