A government is a body that has the authority to make and the power to enforce laws within a civil, corporate, religious, academic, or other organization or group. In its broadest sense, "to govern" means to administer or supervise, whether over a state, a set group of people, or a collection of assets.
The word government is derived from the Greek Κυβερνήτης (kyvernites), which means "steersman", "governor", "pilot" or "rudder".
Typically, "the government" refers to the executive function. In many countries (particularly those having parliamentary systems), the Government refers to the executive branch of government or a specifically named executive, i.e. the Blair Government (compare to the administration as in the Clinton administration in U.S. usage). The Welsh Assembly Government is the name of the executive branch of Wales, and Scottish Government is the unofficial term to describe the Scottish Executive. In countries using the Westminster system, the party in government will also usually control the legislature.
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Between the Lines - Publisher of non-fiction books on social and political issues. Events and news, manuscript submission guidelines, author interviews, and ordering information.
CQ Press - Books, directories, periodicals, and web products on American government and politics, current events, and world affairs by Congressional Quarterly.
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Greeneagle Press - Publisher specializing in environmental/civic issues.
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Hybrid Publishing Co-op Ltd. - A Canadian and co-operatively owned publishing house established to promote accessibly-written social commentary and analysis.
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New Society Publishers - Publishes books on ecology, social change and other areas of activism.
Olin Frederick Publishing Company - Seeks to reform American polity through publishing. Submission information, bookshelf, author list, and upcoming releases.
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Population Policy Press - A small specialist press publishing works on population policy and related issues.
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SpringForward Press - Media kits, reviews, and tour information for its progressive-left books.
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