Central / national / federal government Books
The University of Chicago Press The Federal Civil Service System and the Problem
Book SynopsisUsing transaction cost analysis and public choice theory, this book explores the growth of the federal bureaucracy and the political and economic obstacles to reforming it. It examines the political and economic forces that have shaped the civil service from the Pendleton Act of 1883 to today.
£30.40
The University of Chicago Press Logic of Delegation American Politics and
Book SynopsisWhy do majority congressional parties seem unable to act as an effective policy-making force? They routinely delegate their power to othersinternally to standing committees and subcommittees within each chamber, externally to the president and to the bureaucracy. Conventional wisdom in political science insists that such delegation leads inevitably to abdicationusually by degrees, sometimes precipitously, but always completely. In The Logic of Delegation, however, D. Roderick Kiewiet and Mathew D. McCubbins persuasively argue that political scientists have paid far too much attention to what congressional parties can't do. The authors draw on economic and management theory to demonstrate that the effectiveness of delegation is determined not by how much authority is delegated but rather by how well it is delegated. In the context of the appropriations process, the authors show how congressional parties employ committees, subcommittees, and executive agencies to accomplish policy goals.
£80.00
The University of Chicago Press The Logic of Delegation American Politics and
Book SynopsisWhy do majority congressional parties seem unable to act as an effective policy-making force? They routinely delegate their power to othersinternally to standing committees and subcommittees within each chamber, externally to the president and to the bureaucracy. Conventional wisdom in political science insists that such delegation leads inevitably to abdicationusually by degrees, sometimes precipitously, but always completely. In The Logic of Delegation, however, D. Roderick Kiewiet and Mathew D. McCubbins persuasively argue that political scientists have paid far too much attention to what congressional parties can't do. The authors draw on economic and management theory to demonstrate that the effectiveness of delegation is determined not by how much authority is delegated but rather by how well it is delegated. In the context of the appropriations process, the authors show how congressional parties employ committees, subcommittees, and executive agencies to accomplish policy goals. This innovative study will force a complete rethinking of classic issues in American politics: the autonomy of congressional committees; the reality of runaway federal bureaucracy; and the supposed dominance of the presidency in legislative-executive relations.
£26.60
The University of Chicago Press Turf Wars How Congressional Committees Claim
Book SynopsisFor most bills in American legislature, the issue of turf - or which committee has jurisdiction over a bill - is crucial. This study explains how jurisdictional areas for committees are created and changed in Congress, and dissects the politics of turf-grabbing.Table of ContentsFigures Tables Acknowledgments Introduction 1: Turf Wars on Capitol Hill 2: The Nature of Committee Jurisdictions 3: What Happens When Jurisdictions Are Reformed? 4: Parliamentarians as Institutional Guardians 5: Essential Strategies for Staking Claims 6: Flying Trains and Turf Wars 7: Governing Through Fragmented Committees Notes Bibliography Index
£80.00
The University of Chicago Press Turf Wars How Congressional Committees Claim
Book SynopsisFor most bills in American legislature, the issue of turf - or which committee has jurisdiction over a bill - is crucial. This study explains how jurisdictional areas for committees are created and changed in Congress, and dissects the politics of turf-grabbing.
£25.65
The University of Chicago Press Filibustering
Book SynopsisIn the modern Congress, one of the highest hurdles for major bills or nominations is gaining the sixty votes necessary to shut off a filibuster in the Senate. But this wasn't always the case. This title shows that filibustering is a game with slippery rules in which legislators who think fast and try hard can triumph over superior numbers.Trade Review"Filibustering offers an impressive theory of obstruction that undercuts conventional wisdom on the filibuster and provides a more complete analysis of this important topic than has previously been available either in one source or collectively." - Bruce I. Oppenheimer, Venderbilt University.
£76.00
University of Chicago Press Sizing Up the Senate The Unequal Consequences of
Book SynopsisThis book raises questions about one of the key institutions of American government, the United States Senate, and should be of interest to anyone concerned with issues of representation.
£80.00
The University of Chicago Press Sizing Up the Senate The Unequal Consequences of
Book SynopsisThis book raises questions about one of the key institutions of American government, the United States Senate, and should be of interest to anyone concerned with issues of representation.
£21.85
The University of Chicago Press Beyond Ideology
Book SynopsisThe congressional agenda includes many issues about which liberals and conservatives generally agree. Even over these matters, though, Democratic and Republican senators tend to fight with each other. This book argues that many partisan battles are rooted in competition for power rather than disagreement over the rightful role of government.Trade Review"Innovative, interesting, and important, Beyond Ideology gives us rich new insights on an institution about which we still know relatively little compared with the House. It is a substantial contribution that sheds new light on complex relationships and offers engaging illustrations drawn from political interactions on legislation." - David W. Rohde, Duke University"
£80.00
The University of Chicago Press Beyond Ideology
Book SynopsisThe congressional agenda includes many issues about which liberals and conservatives generally agree. Even over these matters, though, Democratic and Republican senators tend to fight with each other. This book argues that many partisan battles are rooted in competition for power rather than disagreement over the rightful role of government.Trade Review"Innovative, interesting, and important, Beyond Ideology gives us rich new insights on an institution about which we still know relatively little compared with the House. It is a substantial contribution that sheds new light on complex relationships and offers engaging illustrations drawn from political interactions on legislation." - David W. Rohde, Duke University"
£25.65
The University of Chicago Press Reclaiming Accountability Transparency Executive
Book SynopsisAmericans tend to believe in government that is transparent and accountable. Those who govern us work for us, and therefore they must also answer to us. But how do we reconcile calls for greater accountability with the competing need for secrecy, especially in matters of national security? Those two imperatives are usually taken to be antithetical, but Heidi Kitrosser argues convincingly that this is not the case-and that our concern ought to lie not with secrecy, but with the sort of unchecked secrecy that can result from presidentialism, or constitutional arguments for broad executive control of information. In Reclaiming Accountability, Kitrosser traces presidentialism from its start as part of a decades-old legal movement through its appearance during the Bush and Obama administrations, demonstrating its effects on secrecy throughout. Taking readers through the key presidentialist arguments-including supremacy and unitary executive theory-she explains how these arguments misrea
£30.40
The University of Chicago Press The Closing Door
Book SynopsisThe Closing Door is the first major critique of the effect of conservative policies on urban race and poverty in the 1980s. Atlanta, with its booming economy, strong elected black leadership, and many highly educated blacks, seemed to be the perfect site for those policies and market solutions to prove themselves. Unfortunately, not only did expected economic opportunity fail to materialize but many of the hard-won gains of the civil rights movement were lost. Orfield and Ashkinaze painstakingly analyze the evidence from Atlanta to show why black opportunity deteriorated over the 1980s and outline possible remedies for the damage inflicted by the Reagan and Bush administrations. The Closing Door is a crucial breath of fresh air . . . an important and timely text which will help to alter the 'underclass' debate in favor of reconsidering race-specific policies. Orfield and Ashkinaze construct a convincing argument with which those who favor 'race-neutrality' will have to contend. In re
£21.85
The University of Chicago Press The Quality of Government
Book SynopsisProvides a theoretical foundation for empirical analysis on the connection between the quality of government and important economic, political, and social outcomes. Focusing on the effects of government policies, this book argues that unpredictable actions constitute a severe impediment to economic growth and development.Trade Review"Bo Rothstein asks what high-quality government can and should be, and gives us multiple reasons to care about the answers he proposes. The Quality of Government is a theoretically sophisticated and imaginative discussion of issues that have needed a fresh look for some time." (Michael Johnston, Colgate University)"
£80.75
University of Chicago Press Resisting Reagan
Book SynopsisThis work explains why and how more than 100,000 US citizens demonstrated their protests against the Reagan administration's policy of sponsoring wars in Nicaragua and El Salvador. The book concentrates on the peace movements of Witness for Peace, Sanctuary and the Pledge of Resistance.Table of ContentsList of Tables and Figures Acknowledgments Acronyms Introduction 1: The Sources of Central American Unrest 2: United States Intervention 3: Low-Intensity Warfare 4: Launching the Peace Movement 5: Grasping the Big Picture 6: The Social Structure of Moral Outrage 7: The Individual Activists 8: Negotiating Strategies and Collective Identity 9: Fighting Battles of Public Discourse 10: Facing Harassment and Repression 11: Problems for Protesters Closer to Home 12: The Movement's Demise 13: What Did the Movement Achieve? 14: Lessons for Social-Movement Theory Appendix: The Distribution and Activities of Central America Peace Movement Organizations Notes Bibliography Index
£85.00
The University of Chicago Press How Policies Make Interest Groups
Book SynopsisTrade Review"Hartney makes a courageous but careful foray into the highly charged debate over the causes and consequences of teacher unionization in America...a meticulous, nuanced, and thoughtful book that should be read by anyone who cares about public education in the United States." * Education Next *"[Hartney] uses rigorous quantitative analysis to document how unions built and maintained influence in the years since: negotiating agreements that prioritize their institutional stability, mobilizing for state and local elections, and leveraging American Federalism to block legislation they oppose. For this reason, the book is sure to be foundational for anyone studying teacher unions and education, especially in political science, history, and sociology." * Choice *"Teachers’ unions loom large when it comes to education politics and policy. Depending on how you see things, they’re either essential champions for kids and educators—or the biggest obstacle to school improvement. . . . Mike Hartney has written a terrific book, How Policies Make Interest Groups: Governments, Unions, and American Education, which helps illuminate some of the tensions behind the headlines. He explains the odd partnership between government bodies and the unions, in an analysis that helps make sense of the debates over school closures and pandemic schooling." * Rick Hess Straight Up *"This is an important, bold, and meticulously-researched book. Hartney brings together an impressive array of data to demonstrate just how extensively the government has subsidized teachers' unions' organization—and how teachers' unions use their resources and clout to influence state and local policy. This is an important contribution to scholarship on policy feedback and is also essential reading for anyone trying to understand the politics of education in the United States." -- Sarah F. Anzia, University of California, Berkeley“A very rich empirical portrait of teacher political involvement and union power. Hartney breaks new ground with his findings. This timely work is essential reading for scholars, educators, and policymakers.” -- Sarah Reckhow, author of Follow the Money: How Foundation Dollars Change Public School Politics“Beautifully written and thoughtfully composed, the book does not merely fill a gap in the literature. It opens our eyes to hugely consequential developments of the last 50 years and their enduring implications for lobbying, state formation, the limited possibilities for policy change, and the evolution of the Democratic Party.” -- William Howell, author of Presidents, Populism, and the Crisis of Democracy"Hartney brings a careful and empirical perspective to bear on a question that has for decades been the subject of legend: the influence of teachers' unions upon education policies, and on student outcomes." -- Jonathan Chait, New York Magazine"Deftly analyzing a mass of data, Michael Hartney guides the reader through the fraught debate over the role of teachers unions in American politics. Hartney’s analysis is measured, careful, and compelling. This is a book that will be of great interest to scholars as well as informed readers interested public education." -- Daniel DiSalvo, City College of New York-CUNY"Hartney has written an innovative book of exceptional quality. Exploring the origins, power, and activities of America’s teachers unions, he demonstrates the pervasive consequences of 'policy feedback' on American education: with government policies (state labor laws) promoting union power, which then feeds back to profoundly shape politics—and government policies themselves. His analysis is comprehensive, based on a variety of data sets, and beautifully crafted. It makes a significant contribution to the study of education politics, as well as the study of institutional politics generally." -- Terry M. Moe, Stanford UniversityTable of ContentsList of Abbreviations Preface Chapter 1. Governments, Teachers Unions, and Education Policy Chapter 2. Meetings, Mailboxes, and Mobilization Chapter 3. Turning Out Teachers Chapter 4. Creatures of the State Chapter 5. Members, Money, and Maintenance Chapter 6. Teachers Unions in State Politics Chapter 7. Teachers Unions in Local Politics Chapter 8. Teacher-Union Power and Student Achievement Chapter 9. The Resilience of Teachers Unions Chapter 10. The Scorecard: Unions versus Reformers Acknowledgments Notes Index
£26.60
The University of Chicago Press Participation in America Political Democracy and
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£35.15
McGill-Queen's University Press The Dillon Era
Book SynopsisDouglas Dillon advocated for evolution and reform over radicalism and placed the national interest above party interest. With exclusive access to the family’s archive, in The Dillon Era Richard Aldous sets fresh eyes on a well-documented period in American history, unfolding a deeply influential but somewhat overlooked political career.Trade Review“Douglas Dillon had one of the most important American public careers of the 1950s and 1960s. In this gracefully written and engaging book, Richard Aldous adroitly recounts Dillon’s role in the domestic and foreign policies of the United States in those years and his considerable influence on both.” Michael Mandelbaum, Johns Hopkins University and author of The Four Ages of American Foreign Policy: Weak Power, Great Power, Superpower, Hyperpower“Richard Aldous vividly brings to life a vastly underappreciated, extraordinarily accomplished “wise man” of the post-war period who played an outsized role in helping Ike, JFK, and LBJ navigate the Cold War and nourish prosperity for America and the world. With a fast-paced writing style, and with gripping detail that he uses to great effect, Aldous shows how the calm, courteous, measured, and understated Douglas Dillon grew from political neophyte to savvy Washington insider, from a Wall Street banker of great privilege to a tough, adroit, polished, and ultimately commanding figure of great U.S. and global influence. I learned a great deal from The Dillon Era, enjoyed the literary ride immensely, and can’t recommend it highly enough to Cold War historians and the general public alike.” Lawrence J. Haas, author of The Kennedys in the World: How Jack, Bobby, and Ted Remade America’s Empire“With vivid insights and lively prose, Richard Aldous resurrects a forgotten man of mid-twentieth-century America, a Wall Street banker who served Ike, JFK, and LBJ with equal loyalty and distinction – a natural balancer whose life makes for poignant reading in our polarized age.” David Reynolds, Cambridge University and author of America, Empire of Liberty“An informative, appreciative study of C. Douglas Dillon, secretary of the Treasury in the Kennedy administration … Mr. Aldous, a history professor at Bard College and the author of a well-regarded biography of Arthur M. Schlesinger Jr., makes a persuasive case for Dillon’s beneficial role in the tumultuous history of postwar America.” The Wall Street Journal"Aldous, a professor at Bard College in New York state, underscores Dillon’s achievements, portraying his seminal contributions to American foreign and economic policy. These are detailed in an excellent work of historical non-fiction. Calm, reasonable and measured, Dillon did not draw attention to himself; he just quietly shaped and implemented policy. Aldous’s study rescues Dillon from historical obscurity, illuminating an unsung figure." The Winnipeg Free Press
£23.39
Palgrave Macmillan Leaders of the Opposition From Churchill to Cameron
Book SynopsisTimothy Heppell brings together a renowned group of contributors to consider the role of the Leader of the Opposition in British Politics. The book argues that the neglect of opposition studies needs to be addressed, especially given the increasing importance attached to the performance the Leader of the Opposition in the British political system.Trade Review'Opposition leaders matter, but are understudied. Studying opposition leaders allows key lessons to be learnt about the nature of British democracy and representation. However, it is all too easy for scholarly attention to fall on Prime Ministers and ignore their opponent at the dispatch-box. This edited collection provides excellent critical assessments on post-war opposition leaders from Churchill to Cameron with chapters written by authoritative experts in the field. It is a significant advancement for studies of the opposition, and a key book for students and scholars of British politics.' - Toby S. James, Lecturer in Politics, University of Swansea 'Leaders of the Opposition is an important book. It goes some considerable way to answering the question of why Leader of the Opposition is the hardest job in British politics. The book is firmly set within the context of a changed political environment, one in which leadership dynamics matter and failure is not an option. Expertly marshalled by Dr Tim Heppell, an impressive cast of contributors view opposition leaders from Churchill to Cameron against established political leadership criteria. This edited book fulfils many functions: it is a critical analysis of an under-researched position in British politics, it is a valuable contribution to understanding contemporary political leadership and it is a handbook for those contemplating the hardest job. Above all though it is a great read for students and academics.' - Mark Bennister, Lecturer in Politics, Canterbury Christ Church University, UKTable of ContentsIntroduction; T.Heppell Winston Churchill 1945-1951; K.Theakston Clement Attlee 1951-1955; V.Honeyman & T.Heppell Hugh Gaitskell 1955-1963; T.Heppell Harold Wilson 1963-1964 and 1970-1974; P.Dorey Alec Douglas-Home 1964-1975; M.Hill Edward Heath 1965-1970 and 1974-1975; M.Garnett Margaret Thatcher 1975-1979; P.Norton James Callaghan 1979-1980; S.Meredith Michael Foot 1980-1983; E.Gouge Neil Kinnock 1983-1992; S.Griffiths John Smith 1992-1994; M.Stuart Tony Blair 1994-1997; S.McAa William Hague 1997-2001; N.Fletcher Iain Duncan Smith 2001-2003; R.Hayton Michael Howard 2003-2005; M.Garnett David Cameron 2005-2010; T.Bale Conclusion; T.Heppell Bibliography
£85.49
Columbia University Press The Press Presidents and Crises
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£54.40
Columbia University Press DecisionMaking in the White House
Book SynopsisFaced with divided advisers, limited options, contradictory evidence, and the profound global consequences of their choices, how do presidents reach a decision in a time of crisis? This title analyzes the political and personal dimensions of presidential decision-making and the necessary attributes of an effective leader.Table of ContentsPreface to the 2004 Edition Foreword, by John F. Kennedy Introductory Remarks, by Grayson Kirk By Way of Introduction The Setting for Decision The Outer Limits of Decision Presidential Politics Presidential Advisers The Presidential Perspective By Way of Summary Index
£17.09
Columbia University Press Enemies of Intelligence
Book SynopsisLooks at how knowledge and power can work together to face the intelligence challenges of the twenty-first century. Outlining strategies for better intelligence gathering and assessment, the author describes how fixing one malfunction can create another; and in what ways expertise can be both a vital tool and a source of error and misjudgment.Trade Review[An] insightful book. -- Gregory F. Treverton The American Interest Betts' book provides a much-needed antidote. -- Paul R. Pillar Foreign AffairsTable of ContentsPreface 1. Twenty-first-Century Intelligence: New Enemies and Old 2. Permanent Enemies: Why Intelligence Failures Are Inevitable 3. Theory Traps: Expertise as an Enemy 4. Incorruptibility or Influence? Costs and Benefits of Politicization 5. Two Faces of Failure: September 11 and Iraq's WMD 6. An Intelligence Reformation? Two Faces of Reorganization 7. Whose Knowledge of Whom? The Conflict of Secrets 8. Enemies at Bay: Successful Intelligence Notes Index
£73.60
Columbia University Press Intelligence Work The Politics of American
Book SynopsisDemonstrates how documentary serves as a cultural laboratory in the thought and practice of American democracy. This book places iconic images and the work of celebrated filmmakers next to overlooked and rediscovered productions and proves the pliability of documentary's function for American popular intelligence.Trade Review[A] sobering reappraisal of documentary film. -- Lyell Davies AfterImage [Kahana] illuminates many documentaries that deserve to be much better known... Recommended. Choice the author's impressive grasp of documentary history and insightful discussion of cinematic form make Intelligence Work a significant contribution to the literature on documentary. -- Susan Ryan Cineaste Kahana's approach navigates what might be called the interstices of political critique, revealing documentary's multiplicity while marking its relative successes and limits. -- Jeffrey Geiger New Formations [Kahana provides] a much-needed survey of a century-long development in cultural history that is nonetheless tightly focused on the crucial political issue of how art enables the production of publics. -- Jeff Allred American Literature Kahana is often intensely insightful about form and style in the films he considers, such as a sophisticated analysis of sound particularly in radical documentaries of the 60s on. -- Chuck Kleinhans Jump CutTable of ContentsList of Illustrations Acknowledgments Introduction. The Intelligence Work of Documentary: Publics, Politics, Intellectuals Part I. The Sentiment of Trust: The Documentary Front and the New Deal 1. National Fabric: Authorship, Textuality, and the Documentary Front 2. Voice-Over, Allegory, and the Pastoral in New Deal Documentary Part II. Lyrical Tirades: New Documentary and the New Left 3. Revolutionary Sounds: Listening to Radical Documentary 4. Documentary Counterpublics: Filming Prison Part III. The Public Sphere of Suspicion: Documentary in the New Obscurity 5. The Vision Thing: Documentary, Television, and the Accidental Power of the President 6. Tense Times: Documentary Aporias; Or, the Public Sphere of Suspicion Notes Filmography Index
£73.60
Columbia University Press Intelligence Work
Book SynopsisDemonstrates how documentary serves as a cultural laboratory in the thought and practice of American democracy. This book places iconic images and the work of celebrated filmmakers next to overlooked and rediscovered productions and proves the pliability of documentary's function for American popular intelligence.Trade Review[A] sobering reappraisal of documentary film. -- Lyell Davies AfterImage [Kahana] illuminates many documentaries that deserve to be much better known... Recommended. Choice the author's impressive grasp of documentary history and insightful discussion of cinematic form make Intelligence Work a significant contribution to the literature on documentary. -- Susan Ryan Cineaste Kahana's approach navigates what might be called the interstices of political critique, revealing documentary's multiplicity while marking its relative successes and limits. -- Jeffrey Geiger New Formations [Kahana provides] a much-needed survey of a century-long development in cultural history that is nonetheless tightly focused on the crucial political issue of how art enables the production of publics. -- Jeff Allred American Literature Kahana is often intensely insightful about form and style in the films he considers, such as a sophisticated analysis of sound particularly in radical documentaries of the 60s on. -- Chuck Kleinhans Jump CutTable of ContentsList of Illustrations Acknowledgments Introduction. The Intelligence Work of Documentary: Publics, Politics, Intellectuals Part I. The Sentiment of Trust: The Documentary Front and the New Deal 1. National Fabric: Authorship, Textuality, and the Documentary Front 2. Voice-Over, Allegory, and the Pastoral in New Deal Documentary Part II. Lyrical Tirades: New Documentary and the New Left 3. Revolutionary Sounds: Listening to Radical Documentary 4. Documentary Counterpublics: Filming Prison Part III. The Public Sphere of Suspicion: Documentary in the New Obscurity 5. The Vision Thing: Documentary, Television, and the Accidental Power of the President 6. Tense Times: Documentary Aporias; Or, the Public Sphere of Suspicion Notes Filmography Index
£23.80
Columbia University Press Health at Risk
Book SynopsisTackles the relationship between the privatization of risk, and focuses on - health care and health insurance; employment insecurity and labor markets; pensions, assets, and social security; the pharmaceuticals industry; and natural disasters and homeland security.Trade ReviewA great resource for understanding the development, problems, and possible solutions to health care in the US. ChoiceTable of ContentsIntroduction, Jacob S. Hacker 1. The Transformation of American Health Insurance, by Jill Quadagno and J. Brandon McKelvey 2. Uninsured in America: New Realities, New Risks, by Katherine Swartz 3. Get Sick, Go Broke, by Deborah Thorne and Elizabeth Warren 4. Just How Good Is American Medical Care?, by Elizabeth A. McGlynn, David Meltzer, and Jacob S. Hacker 5. The New Push for American Health Security, by Jacob S. Hacker List of Contributors
£56.00
Columbia University Press Religion in America A Political History Religion
Book SynopsisTrade ReviewLacorne is an acute yet friendly observer of US politics and culture. The parts of the book that form a straightforward essay on religion in America are wise, sympathetic, and vividly written. But his weaving of this account into the story of France's long obsession with America is fascinating in its own right, and casts light on the larger theme. Sorting through the insights and misconceptions of his predecessors is unexpectedly revealing: quite often funny, too. Financial Times Anyone interested in religion and politics in the U.S. stands to be deeply informed by Lacorne's lucid, intelligent book. Booklist Forceful and intelligent. Kirkus Reviews it surveys its subject with grace and insight, as well as a lot of information. -- Jim Cullen Cutting Edge It's an edifying read for someone seeking grounding in the subject as well as a user-friendly course adoption. -- Jim Cullen History News Network This book provides a much welcomed viewpoint from outside our ongoing religious squabbles in American politics. Lacorne admirably avoids oversimplification while remaining eminently readable. Library Journal A fascinating and noteworthy study of American religion. -- Eldon J. Eisenach Journal of American History On a shelf groaning with books on politics and religion, Denis Lacorne's study will stand out for its distinct perspective and erudition. -- Thomas E. Buckley American Historical Review The book is quite thorough, considering the substantial historical period being covered. Examples-from legal cases to travel narratives, public school curricula changes to political pulpits-are expertly chosen, and the resulting exploration is as concerned with the specifics of the topics as it is a general commentary on broad overarching concepts. -- Saliha Chattoo Studies in Religion Suitable for college-level political history and religion holdings alike...a fine scholarly assessment and history, this is a recommendation for any college-level collection! Midwest Book ReviewTable of ContentsForeword, by Tony Judt Introduction 1. America, the Land of Religious Utopias 2. The Rehabilitation of the Puritans 3. Evangelical Awakenings 4. The Bible Wars 5. Religion 6. A Godless America 7. The Rise of the Religious Right 8. The Wall of Separation Between Church and State Epilogue: Obama's Faith-Friendly Secularism Postscript Appendix: The Religious Composition of the United States Notes Bibliography
£67.20
Columbia University Press Religion in America A Political History Religion
Book SynopsisDenis Lacorne identifies two competing narratives defining the American identity. The first narrative, derived from the philosophy of the Enlightenment, is essentially secular. Associated with the Founding Fathers and reflected in the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Federalist Papers, this line of reasoning is predicated on separating religion from politics to preserve political freedom from an overpowering church. Prominent thinkers such as Voltaire, Thomas Paine, and Jean-Nicolas Demeunier, who viewed the American project as a radical attempt to create a new regime free from religion and the weight of ancient history, embraced this American effort to establish a genuine wall of separation between church and state. The second narrative is based on the premise that religion is a fundamental part of the American identity and emphasizes the importance of the original settlement of America by New England Puritans. This alternative vision was elaborated by Whig politTrade ReviewLacorne is an acute yet friendly observer of US politics and culture. The parts of the book that form a straightforward essay on religion in America are wise, sympathetic, and vividly written. But his weaving of this account into the story of France's long obsession with America is fascinating in its own right, and casts light on the larger theme. Sorting through the insights and misconceptions of his predecessors is unexpectedly revealing: quite often funny, too. Financial Times Anyone interested in religion and politics in the U.S. stands to be deeply informed by Lacorne's lucid, intelligent book. Booklist Forceful and intelligent. Kirkus Reviews it surveys its subject with grace and insight, as well as a lot of information. -- Jim Cullen Cutting Edge It's an edifying read for someone seeking grounding in the subject as well as a user-friendly course adoption. -- Jim Cullen History News Network This book provides a much welcomed viewpoint from outside our ongoing religious squabbles in American politics. Lacorne admirably avoids oversimplification while remaining eminently readable. Library Journal A fascinating and noteworthy study of American religion. -- Eldon J. Eisenach Journal of American History On a shelf groaning with books on politics and religion, Denis Lacorne's study will stand out for its distinct perspective and erudition. -- Thomas E. Buckley American Historical Review The book is quite thorough, considering the substantial historical period being covered. Examples-from legal cases to travel narratives, public school curricula changes to political pulpits-are expertly chosen, and the resulting exploration is as concerned with the specifics of the topics as it is a general commentary on broad overarching concepts. -- Saliha Chattoo Studies in Religion Suitable for college-level political history and religion holdings alike...a fine scholarly assessment and history, this is a recommendation for any college-level collection! Midwest Book ReviewTable of ContentsForeword, by Tony Judt Introduction 1. America, the Land of Religious Utopias 2. The Rehabilitation of the Puritans 3. Evangelical Awakenings 4. The Bible Wars 5. Religion 6. A Godless America 7. The Rise of the Religious Right 8. The Wall of Separation Between Church and State Epilogue: Obama's Faith-Friendly Secularism Postscript Appendix: The Religious Composition of the United States Notes Bibliography
£23.80
Columbia University Press Political Freud
Book SynopsisPolitical Freud considers how twentieth century radicals, activists, and thinkers used Freudian thought to understand the political developments of their times. Eli Zaretsky shows how important political readings of Freud were to the theory of fascism, African American radical thought, and feminism and gay liberation.Trade ReviewZaretsky offers a fascinating analysis of the inherent political ambivalence of psychoanalysis and its intertwined conservative and utopian strands. His book is a deeply interesting and important contribution to debates about the relationship between psychoanalysis, critical theory, and politics. -- Amy R. Allen, author of The End of Progress: Decolonizing the Normative Foundations of Critical Theory Much of twentieth-century political thought, ideologies, and movements cannot be understood without grasping the influence of psychoanalysis. Critical theory, postcolonial understandings of race, interpretations of the Holocaust and war, feminism, and the New Left all drew on Freud in both high theory and everyday understanding. In Political Freud, Zaretsky narrates the twentieth-century story with verve and insight and shows how the influences continue into the twenty-first. -- Craig Calhoun, director, London School of Economics and Political Science Zaretsky is one of the best historians of Freudian thought. Once again he shows the social and political impact of psychoanalysis and the central role it plays in the second half of the twentieth century, in the feminist movement, the struggle of homosexuals, antiracism, and criticism of colonialism and totalitarianism. At the heart of this approach, Zaretsky analyzes Freud's relationship to his Jewishness. A remarkable book. -- Elisabeth Roudinesco, author of Philosophy in Turbulent Times: Canguilhem, Sartre, Foucault, Althusser, Deleuze, Derrida In this nuanced, historically attuned, and deeply felt consideration of the conflicting political implications of psychoanalysis, Eli Zaretsky traces the ways in which Freud's theories were employed to address the most pressing issues of the past century: war, racism, the Holocaust, identity politics, and the never-ending crisis of capitalism. He shows how it has underpinned conformity as well as fueled critique. Against the current of our Freud-bashing times, Zaretsky makes a powerful case for his continuing relevance as an interpreter of both our political dreams and worst nightmares. -- Martin Jay, University of California, Berkeley Readers will emerge from Political Freud with a clearer sense of what is lost and must be recovered in the much-maligned psychoanalytic tradition. This brilliant riposte to Freud-bashers ought to be, as they say, on every shelf. -- Kurt Jacobsen Logos: A Journal of Modern Society & Culture A fascinating and compelling account of the cultural and philosophical impact of psychoanalysis on the 20th-century political scene... [Political Freud] reveals just how deeply it is woven into the US political fabric, both conservative and progressive. Indispensable for historians of 20th-century thought and politics. Choice [A] compelling and valuable examination... Zaretsky offers a very powerful and broad account of how psychoanalysis and twentieth-century culture emerged together, tested each other critically, and shifted in response to the pressures and forces that each aroused. -- Stephen Frosh American Imago Richly researched... and elegantly argued. -- Elizabeth Ann Danto Contemporary Psychoanalysis The book is a resource for understanding what went wrong and how to create a better future. Psychohistory News [Zaretsky] provides a valuable context to help us grapple with the ways historical changes have impacted Freudianism with an eye to recuperating the best of an inwardly revolutionary movement. -- Dan Dervin The Journal of Psychohistory A sustained and convincing plea by the historian Eli Zaretsky for the continued relevance of Freud and Freudianism in the early twenty-first-century world. -- Paul Lerner Times Literary Supplement Timely and needed. Perspectives on PoliticsTable of ContentsAcknowledgments Introduction: Political Freud 1. Psychoanalysis and the Spirit of Capitalism 2. Beyond the Blues: The Racial Unconscious and Collective Memory 3. In the Shadow of the Holocaust: Rereading Freud's Moses 4. The Ego at War: From the Death Instinct to Precarious Life 5. From the Maturity Ethic to the Psychology of Power: The New Left, Feminism, and the Return to "Social Reality" Afterword: Freud in the Twenty-first Century Notes Index
£19.80
Columbia University Press Centrifugal Empire
Book SynopsisDespite the destabilizing potential of governing of a vast territory and a large multicultural population, the centralized government of the People’s Republic of China has held together for decades. By analyzing Beijing’s strategies for maintaining control, Centrifugal Empire reveals the thinking behind China’s approach to local governance.Trade ReviewCentrifugal Empire provides a wide-ranging, historically grounded, empirically rich, and intellectually challenging exploration of central-local relations in China and of various approaches to dealing with them. It greatly enriches our understanding of how issues in central-local relations are contouring both reforms and their likely outcomes in contemporary China. -- Kenneth Lieberthal, senior fellow in Foreign Policy and Global Economy and Development, The Brookings Institution Long one of our premier specialists on central-local relations in China, Jae Ho Chung has produced his most comprehensive, innovative, and definitive treatise yet on this often puzzling subject. He concludes that we can find much of the long historical past in the current regime's deep-seated urges and incessant struggles to remain atop efforts of lower-echelon striving for place and power. This book is meticulously researched, ripe with multiple analytical distinctions, and rich in nuance. It is the source to consult on this topic. -- Dorothy J. Solinger, University of California, Irvine Over recent years, Chung has established himself as probably the expert on central-local relations in China. This book is extremely comprehensive, and pulls together and extends the concerns Chung has developed elsewhere. It is well researched, contains a great deal of useful material, raises many questions, and should be widely read by specialists. -- Joseph Fewsmith, Boston University Chung gives a novel answer to the oldest problem in Chinese governance: how does Beijing-or the center-control local administrations? He draws a key conclusion: the center's ability to shape local outcomes has actually increased over time, in spite of marketization and new local interests. Instead of weakening the regime, local governance has become an asset to ensure its resilience. -- Francois Godement, director of the Asia and China Programme and senior policy fellow, European Council on Foreign Relations Chung is widely recognized as the leading scholar on the politics of central-local relations in China. This highly readable book, set in an historical context, draws on his expertise and insights to elucidate the Chinese national government's multifaceted efforts today to control regional and local governments. -- Jonathan Unger, editor of The China Journal Insightful and timely book... Overall, this comprehensive and definitive book on China's central-local relations is a must-read for scholars interested in related issues. Choice This is a short work, but one in which every sentence contirbutes something to the overall argument... A must read for anyone who wishes to understand precisely how China works. Asian Review of Books Page after page, Centrifugal Empire becomes a constant source of inspiration and thoughts on China's governance, and it reveals how the very evolution of the perpetual tension between the center and the provinces...is at the core of any possible speculation on China's future. Global Politics ReviewTable of ContentsList of Figures and Tables Preface 1. China as a Centrifugal Empire: Size, Diversity, and Local Governance 2. China Goes Local (Again): Assessing Post-Mao Decentralization 3. The Subnational Hierarchy in Time: Institutional Changes (and Continuities) 4. The Center's Perceptions of Local Bureaucracy in China: A Typological First-Cut 5. The Center's Instruments of Local Control 6. Determinants of Local Discretion in Implementation: Exploring Policy-Contingent Variations 7. The Political Economy of Vertical Support and Horizontal Networks 8. Conclusion Notes Index
£44.00
Columbia University Press Centrifugal Empire
Book SynopsisDespite the destabilizing potential of governing of a vast territory and a large multicultural population, the centralized government of the People’s Republic of China has held together for decades. By analyzing Beijing’s strategies for maintaining control, Centrifugal Empire reveals the thinking behind China’s approach to local governance.Trade ReviewCentrifugal Empire provides a wide-ranging, historically grounded, empirically rich, and intellectually challenging exploration of central–local relations in China and of various approaches to dealing with them. It greatly enriches our understanding of how issues in central–local relations are contouring both reforms and their likely outcomes in contemporary China. -- Kenneth Lieberthal, senior fellow emeritus in foreign policy at the Brookings InstitutionLong one of our premier specialists on central–local relations in China, Jae Ho Chung has produced his most comprehensive, innovative, and definitive treatise yet on this often puzzling subject. He concludes that we can find much of the long historical past in the current regime's deep-seated urges and incessant struggles to remain atop efforts of lower-echelon striving for place and power. This book is meticulously researched, ripe with multiple analytical distinctions, and rich in nuance. It is the source to consult on this topic. -- Dorothy J. Solinger, University of California, IrvineOver recent years, Chung has established himself as probably the expert on central–local relations in China. This book is extremely comprehensive, and pulls together and extends the concerns Chung has developed elsewhere. It is well researched, contains a great deal of useful material, raises many questions, and should be widely read by specialists. -- Joseph Fewsmith, Boston UniversityChung gives a novel answer to the oldest problem in Chinese governance: how does Beijing—or the center—control local administrations? He draws a key conclusion: the center's ability to shape local outcomes has actually increased over time, in spite of marketization and new local interests. Instead of weakening the regime, local governance has become an asset to ensure its resilience. -- François Godement, director of the Asia and China Programme and senior policy fellow, European Council on Foreign RelationsChung is widely recognized as the leading scholar on the politics of central–local relations in China. This highly readable book, set in an historical context, draws on his expertise and insights to elucidate the Chinese national government's multifaceted efforts today to control regional and local governments. -- Jonathan Unger, coeditor of The China JournalThe most complete account available of China’s unique combination of centralized policy making and delegated implementation. * Foreign Affairs *Jae-Ho Chung’s Centrifugal Empire is that rarest of books, one that is rich with empirical and historical detail, structured along several illuminating analytical dimensions, and written in prose that is mercifully jargon-free and a pleasure to read. * China Quarterly *Insightful and timely.... Overall, this comprehensive and definitive book on China's central-local relations is a must read for scholars interested in related issues. * Choice *Centrifugal Empire is an excellent book—one of the most comprehensive accounts published on China’s central-local relations, and an important contribution to the field. It is highly recommended and suitable for sinologists and non-sinologists alike. Students may find this book a useful guide and a good starting point for delving into the complex world of Chinese governance. And it is definitely the kind of book that specialists want to have on their shelves. -- Lior Rosenberg, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Jerusalem, Israel * Pacific Affairs *This is a short work, but one in which every sentence contributes something to the overall argument.... A must read for anyone who wishes to understand precisely how China works. * Asian Review of Books *Page after page, Centrifugal Empire becomes a constant source of inspiration and thoughts on China’s governance, and it reveals how the very evolution of the perpetual tension between the center and the provinces...is at the core of any possible speculation on China’s future. * Global Politics Review *Table of ContentsList of Figures and TablesPreface1. China as a Centrifugal Empire: Size, Diversity, and Local Governance 2. China Goes Local (Again): Assessing Post-Mao Decentralization3. The Subnational Hierarchy in Time: Institutional Changes (and Continuities)4. The Center's Perceptions of Local Bureaucracy in China: A Typological First-Cut5. The Center's Instruments of Local Control6. Determinants of Local Discretion in Implementation: Exploring Policy-Contingent Variations7. The Political Economy of Vertical Support and Horizontal Networks8. ConclusionNotesIndex
£21.25
Columbia University Press Islam
Book SynopsisNadia Marzouki investigates how Islam has become so contentious in American politics. She argues that public controversies over Islam in the United States primarily reflect the American public's profound divisions and ambivalence toward freedom of speech and the legitimacy of liberal secular democracy.Trade ReviewMarzouki provides a unique approach to contemporary American political discourse surrounding Islam and documents vital results likely to remain relevant to readers in the United States and Europe for quite some time. -- Denise A. Spellberg, University of Texas at Austin, author of Thomas Jefferson's Qur'an: Islam and the Founders The integration of Islam in the United States and France is routinely contrasted as evidence of the power of multiculturalism in the United States. Yet as Marzouki so deftly describes, the United States now faces the same rise in anti-Muslim populism that is so firmly entrenched in France. This book will be of interest not only to those who study Islam in the United States and Europe, but to those who study the integration of ethnic and religious minorities more broadly. -- Christopher Bail, Duke University, author of Terrified: How Anti-Muslim Fringe Organizations Became Mainstream For the past three decades, Americans have been thinking about Islam and Muslims to enact policies related to immigration, national security, citizenship, cultural belonging, and international relations. Marzouki astutely asks how this has affected public discourse and the politics of religion in the contemporary United States. Her answers are refreshingly nuanced, empirically and theoretically grounded, and global in their scope. This is a timely and immensely thought-provoking book. -- Kambiz GhaneaBassiri, Reed College, author of A History of Islam in America: From the New World to the New World OrdeTable of ContentsForeword, by Olivier Roy Acknowledgments Introduction to the American Edition: A Euro-American Debate Over Islam Introduction 1. Muslim Americans: A Religious Minority Like Any Other? 2. The Mosque Controversies: Moral Offense and Religious Liberty 3. The Anti-Sharia Movement 4. The Face of Anti-Muslim Populism 5. Forcing the First Amendment: American Exporting of Religious Freedom Conclusion Notes Selected Bibliography Index
£25.50
Columbia University Press Chaos in the Liberal Order
Book SynopsisDonald Trump’s election has called into question many fundamental assumptions about politics and society. Collecting a wide range of perspectives from leading scholars, Chaos in the Liberal Order explores the global trends that led to Trump’s stunning victory and the impact his presidency will have on the international political landscape.Trade ReviewChaos in the Liberal Order is a sober guide for turbulent times. It covers an impressive range of issues and perspectives, giving insight into what’s new—and what’s not—in the Trump era. A must-read for anyone looking for context on the direction of American foreign policy in the Trump administration, and beyond. -- Elizabeth N. Saunders, George Washington UniversityA much-needed book that puts the Trump Administration into a proper international and historical perspective. It not only enlightens the reader about current affairs, but also helps us better understand some of the deeper causes for the crisis of liberal democracy. -- O. A. Westad, Harvard Kennedy SchoolThe contribution of this book lies in its timeliness, creativity, and boldness in addressing a still evolving and changing Trump foreign policy. The essays address such important concerns as the future of liberal hegemony, domestic public opinion, and the impact of leaks and fake news on trust in the media. The authors provide a depth of analysis and historical perspective that ensures this book will provide insights into the forces underlying the Trump phenomenon for some time to come. -- Deborah Welch Larson, University of California, Los AngelesThe quality of the writing is excellent and the perspectives of each author differ substantially. * H-Diplo *Table of ContentsIntroduction, by Robert Jervis, Francis J. Gavin, Joshua Rovner, and Diane Labrosse Part I. Trump and International Relations Theory1. President Trump and International Relations Theory, by Robert Jervis2. What Is International Relations Theory Good For?, by Michael N. Barnett3. Why Trump Now: A Third-Image Explanation, by Randall L. Schweller4. The Donald Versus “The Blob,” by Stephen M. WaltPart II. Is Liberal Internationalism Still Alive?5. Has Liberal Internationalism Been Trumped?, by Joshua Busby and Jonathan Monten6. Down but Not Out: A Liberal International American Foreign Policy, by Stephen Chaudoin, Helen V. Milner, and Dustin Tingley7. Does Structure Trump All? A Test of Agency in World Politics, by Brian Rathbun8. Liberal Internationalism, Public Opinion, and Partisan Conflict in the United States, by Robert Y. ShapiroPart III. Whither Pax Americana?9. Trump Against American Exceptionalism: The Sources of Trumpian Conduct, by Stephen Wertheim10. This Is What Nationalism Looks Like, by Thomas W. Zeiler11. The Appeal of “America First”, by John A. Thompson12. The Waning of the Postwar Order: Historical Reflections on 2016 and the Emergence of a Twenty-First-Century World Order, by T.G. Otte13. The Failed Promises of 1989 and the Politics of 2016, by Jonathan Sperber14. Trump’s Ascendancy as History, by Ryan Irwin15. Assessing Trump’s Emerging Counterterrorism Policy, by Daniel Byman16. The “Global Order” Myth, by Andrew J. BacevichPart IV. Trump and the World17. Donald Trump and NATO: Historic Alliance Meets A-historic President, by Stanley R. Sloan18. The Art of the Bluff: The US-Japan Alliance Under the Trump Administration, by Jennifer Lind19. Latin America: Asymmetry and the Problem of Influence, by Tom Long and Max Paul Friedman20. Historical Legacies of United States Policy in the Middle East, by James R. Stocker21. Donald Trump and the Middle East, by F. Gregory Gause, III22. US-Russia Relations Unhinged, by Robert Legvold23. The View from the Asia-Pacific: Loose Nukes and Loose Cannons, by Priscilla Roberts24. The Future of the Atlantic Alliance Under President Trump, by William R. KeylorPart V. The Language and Legacy of Human Rights25. The United States and the Global Human Rights Order, by Mark Philip Bradley26. Donald Trump and the Irrelevance of Human Rights, by Samuel MoynPart VI. The Fourth Estate, Leaks, and Fake News: Historical Perspectives27. Donald Trump and the “Paranoid Style” in American (Intellectual) Politics, by Leo P. Ribuffo28. Leaking About Donald Trump in the Age of Fake News, by Sam Lebovic29. Why Does Donald Trump Have So Much Trouble with the Truth?, by John Schuessler30. Is Donald Trump Jimmy Carter, or Is He Kaiser Wilhelm II?, by Nancy Mitchell31. Aristocracy, Oligarchy, and Donald Trump, by Arthur EcksteinPart VII. Is There a Trump Doctrine?32. Trumpism, History, and the Future of US Foreign Relations, by Frank Ninkovich About the ContributorsIndex
£23.80
Columbia University Press Changing Cultures in Congress From Fair Play to
Book SynopsisThe United States Congress has been described as dysfunctional, gridlocked, polarized, hyperpartisan, chaotic, and do-nothing. In Changing Cultures in Congress, Donald R. Wolfensberger explains the institutional dynamics behind Congress's devolution to a body plagued by a win-at-any-cost mentality and a culture of perpetual campaigning.Trade ReviewThis important book is a must-read for all of us interested in the precipitous decline in the role of Congress in our political system, as it yields power to the president, abandons fair procedures, and struggles to find solutions to our political problems. Written by Don Wolfensberger, one of our keenest observers of Congress (and a colleague of mine for many years), his solutions should surprise and please you. -- Lee H. Hamilton, former U.S. Representative, IndianaWhen it comes to the US House of Representatives, few people can surpass Don Wolfensberger. He has been working for it and thinking about it for almost forty years. His book, Changing Cultures in Congress, is an interesting and readable history of the House. More importantly, it’s about solutions to stop the current gridlock in Congress. -- Trent Lott, former Senate majority leaderWolfensberger combines a practitioner’s eye and feel for Capitol Hill dynamics with an appreciation for broader analytical themes of interest to legislative and other American politics scholars. This book offers a procedural perspective on contemporary legislative dynamics, focusing on the ways in which partisan politics drives the diminution of the legislative process. It draws appropriately from historical cases and contemporary politics to make plain the long roots of today’s dysfunction on Capitol Hill. -- Sarah Binder, George Washington University and the Brookings InstitutionA superb exploration of recent trends in the deliberative capacity of Congress, Wolfensberger's book will be of great interest to scholars, students, and practitioners. His treatment of the complex relationships that can exist between House procedures and party strategy is suitably nuanced, and the careful case studies of major domestic and foreign policy legislation are informative and fun to read. This is the best single treatment we have of procedural maneuvering on Capitol Hill. -- C. Lawrence Evans, College of William and MaryThis is a good, detailed exposition of congressional procedures. Recommended. * Choice *Changing Cultures in Congress speaks to scholars of the legislative branch, those working within it, as well as those simply seeking to better understand it. Given its timeliness and the seemingly intractable levels of polarization and partisan animosity, it is likely to be informative for many years to come as well. * Political Science Quarterly *Table of ContentsAcknowledgmentsIntroduction1. Rolling Rules: From Level Ground to Partisan Tilt2. Making House Rules3. Procedural Triage for Health Care Reform4. Fraying Purse Strings5. Whither the War Power?6. Congress and the Iran Nuclear Deal: Rational Reactor or Design Flaw?7. Governing in a Political WorldAppendixNotesGlossaryIndex
£80.00
Columbia University Press Changing Cultures in Congress
Book SynopsisThe United States Congress has been described as dysfunctional, gridlocked, polarized, hyperpartisan, chaotic, and do-nothing. In Changing Cultures in Congress, Donald R. Wolfensberger explains the institutional dynamics behind Congress’s devolution to a body plagued by a win-at-any-cost mentality and a culture of perpetual campaigning.Trade ReviewThis important book is a must-read for all of us interested in the precipitous decline in the role of Congress in our political system, as it yields power to the president, abandons fair procedures, and struggles to find solutions to our political problems. Written by Don Wolfensberger, one of our keenest observers of Congress (and a colleague of mine for many years), his solutions should surprise and please you. -- Lee H. Hamilton, former U.S. Representative, IndianaWhen it comes to the US House of Representatives, few people can surpass Don Wolfensberger. He has been working for it and thinking about it for almost forty years. His book, Changing Cultures in Congress, is an interesting and readable history of the House. More importantly, it’s about solutions to stop the current gridlock in Congress. -- Trent Lott, former Senate majority leaderWolfensberger combines a practitioner’s eye and feel for Capitol Hill dynamics with an appreciation for broader analytical themes of interest to legislative and other American politics scholars. This book offers a procedural perspective on contemporary legislative dynamics, focusing on the ways in which partisan politics drives the diminution of the legislative process. It draws appropriately from historical cases and contemporary politics to make plain the long roots of today’s dysfunction on Capitol Hill. -- Sarah Binder, George Washington University and the Brookings InstitutionA superb exploration of recent trends in the deliberative capacity of Congress, Wolfensberger's book will be of great interest to scholars, students, and practitioners. His treatment of the complex relationships that can exist between House procedures and party strategy is suitably nuanced, and the careful case studies of major domestic and foreign policy legislation are informative and fun to read. This is the best single treatment we have of procedural maneuvering on Capitol Hill. -- C. Lawrence Evans, College of William and MaryThis is a good, detailed exposition of congressional procedures. Recommended. * Choice *Changing Cultures in Congress speaks to scholars of the legislative branch, those working within it, as well as those simply seeking to better understand it. Given its timeliness and the seemingly intractable levels of polarization and partisan animosity, it is likely to be informative for many years to come as well. * Political Science Quarterly *Table of ContentsAcknowledgmentsIntroduction1. Rolling Rules: From Level Ground to Partisan Tilt2. Making House Rules3. Procedural Triage for Health Care Reform4. Fraying Purse Strings5. Whither the War Power?6. Congress and the Iran Nuclear Deal: Rational Reactor or Design Flaw?7. Governing in a Political WorldAppendixNotesGlossaryIndex
£25.50
Columbia University Press Reforming the City
Book SynopsisAriane Liazos examines the urban reform movement that swept through the country in the early twentieth century and its unintended consequences. Reforming the City offers powerful insights into the relationships between scholarship and reform and between the structures of city government and urban democracy.Trade ReviewA century ago, progressive reformers often thought expertise and nonpartisanship were the solution to extreme polarization and inequality in U.S. politics, as they do now. But Ariane Liazos dramatizes the unintended consequences of changes pursued in hundreds of U.S. cities in the early 1900s. The findings in Reforming the City hold important lessons for today’s democracy reformers, along with all students of American history and politics. -- Theda Skocpol, Harvard UniversityThis well-researched volume offers an important new perspective on an era of grassroots democratic reform that is highly relevant to our urgent social, political, and economic crises today, including a useful focus on unexpected alliances, unintended consequences, and lost opportunities. -- Robert D. Putnam, author of The Upswing: How America Came Together a Century Ago and How We Can Do It AgainIn this comprehensive, provocative, and richly nuanced study, Ariane Liazos brilliantly shows how progressive reformers forged coalitions to end corruption, improve efficiency, and inspire civic participation in urban governance. Understanding their aims, the challenges they faced, and the surprising consequences of their efforts is indispensable for historians, political scientists, and activists mobilizing today to address the persistent tensions between administration and democracy. -- James T. Kloppenberg, author of Toward Democracy: The Struggle for Self-Rule in European and American ThoughtWhy are cities, once the birthplace of Progressive reform, often considered undemocratic today? How is it that Americans feel closest to their local governments and yet fail to participate actively in them? These and other puzzles drive Ariane Liazos’s important study of how a wide range of actors joined together a century ago to remake how cities were governed and the unintended consequences of their efforts. This book has much to teach us about the past, but it also holds compelling lessons for our own day. -- Lizabeth Cohen, author of Saving America’s Cities: Ed Logue and the Struggle to Renew Urban America in the Suburban AgeReforming the City is the most thorough and persuasive study of municipal reform in American cities I have ever read. This detailed account is the most important work ever written on the topic. -- Robert Fairbanks, University of Texas at ArlingtonAriane Liazos has written an ambitious, elegant, and well researched book. -- Amy Bridges, University of California, San DiegoA compelling explanation for better understanding the struggles to restructure municipal government in many American cities between 1900 and 1930. . . . Highly recommended. * Choice *Ariane Liazos has written a definitive account of how the council-manager system of governance - usually paired with at-large nonpartisan elections - became the dominant form of local governance, ultimately replacing ward-based partisan elections in many localities. * Political Science Quarterly *Table of ContentsIntroduction: Urban Reform, Coalitions, and American Political Development1. The Emergence of the Movement for “Good City Government”: Municipal Reform Associations, c. 1880–19002. “Saved by the Scholar”: Political Science, the Municipal Program, and the National Municipal League, c. 1890–19003. The Municipal Program and Early Campaigns for Charter Reform, c. 1895–19104. “The Franchise Problem”: Home Rule, Charter Reform, and the Provision of Public Services, c. 1900–19155. The Commission Plan, c. 1900–19156. “Whether Democracy and Efficiency Are Inherently Irreconcilable”: Professionalization and Expertise in Municipal Reform, c. 1905–19207. “The Transition to Government by Experts”: The Origins and Spread of Commission/City Manager Government, 1912–19258. The Legacy of the Movement for Urban Reform: State Building and Popular Control Epilogue: The End of the CoalitionsAcknowledgmentsAppendix 1Appendix 2Publication AbbreviationsNotesIndex
£70.40
Columbia University Press Chaos Reconsidered
Book SynopsisWhat does the future hold for the international order? In Chaos Reconsidered, leading scholars assess the domestic and global effects of the Trump and Biden presidencies.Trade ReviewChaos Reconsidered is a stellar collection of essays examining the Trump years from a dizzying array of angles. Collecting them together will give scholars, students, and policymakers much to chew on, just as Robert Jervis intended. -- Elizabeth N. Saunders, Georgetown School of Foreign ServiceWith the liberal world order under increasing strain, the highly readable, provocative, and original essays in this book offer a wealth of expertise and deep-seated knowledge on the impact of changes made by the Trump administration as well as their legacy. A must-read for policymakers and students. -- Deborah Welch Larson, University of California, Los AngelesThis collection of essays explores the longevity, durability, and contradictions of the institutions and practices put in place by the United States in the wake of World War II. Readers are in for a treat, ranging from a lucid analysis by the late Robert Jervis of the seriousness of the challenges to Michael N. Barnett’s damning analysis of the hypocrisies of the ‘liberal’ world order to Deborah Avant’s compelling argument about the need to consider the inherent tensions between the illiberal at home and the promotion of a liberal world order abroad. The collection makes an exceptionally strong theoretical contribution to understanding the multiple effects of race on the liberal world order. A must-read for anyone interested in the evolving global system. -- Janice Gross Stein, University of TorontoA fascinating window on how political scientists and historians who study international politics grappled with the implications of the Trump presidency for their subject. Rich with insights worthy of consideration in their own right, Chaos Reconsidered will stand as a primary source on how the field and reacted to a seminal event occurring at a crucial stage of intellectual development. -- William C. Wohlforth, Daniel Webster Professor, Dartmouth CollegeTable of ContentsIntroduction, by Robert Jervis, Diane N. Labrosse, Stacie E. Goddard, and Joshua RovnerPart I. Trump and International Relations Theory1. The Trump Experiment: An Assessment, by Robert Jervis2. Trump Huffed and Puffed, and Liberal International Relations Theory Blew Down, by Michael N. Barnett3. America First? The Erosion of American Status Under Trump, by Michelle Murray4. Has Trump Changed How We Think About American Security?, by Deborah Avant5. Trump’s Realism, by Randall SchwellerPart II. America First6. When Donald Met Washington: The Genesis of “Great-Power Competition”, by Emma Ashford7. What Trump’s Nationalism Ended Up Looking Like, by Thomas W. Zeiler8. Trump’s Presidency as History, by Ryan Irwin9. Globalism and U.S. Foreign Relations After Trump, by Frank Ninkovich10. The Derangements of Sovereignty: Trumpism and the Dilemmas of Interdependence, by Samuel Zipp11. The Trump Presidency in Historical Perspective, by John A. ThompsonPart III. American Institutions and Alliances After Trump12. Presidents, Precedents, and the Laws of War, by Matthew Evangelista13. Trump to the Intelligence Community: You’re Fired, by Richard Immerman14. The Trump Administration and Economic Sanctions, by Nicholas Mulder15. Donald Trump and the Terrible, Horrible, No-Good, Very Bad Deal, by Susan Colbourn16. Trump’s Transactional Follies: The Consequences of Treating the Arms Trade Like a Business, by Jennifer SpindelPart IV. Trump Abroad17. Trump and Russia: Less Than Meets the Eye, by Angela Stent18. Trump and U.S.-China Strategic Competition as the “New” Normal, by Jonathan DiCicco19. Engage? Trump and the Asia-Pacific, by Dayna Barnes20. Riding the Rollercoaster: India and the Trump Years, by Tanvi Madan21. Swaggering Home: Trump, Grenell, and Pompeo in Conflict with Germany, by William Gray22. Death-Grip Handshakes and Flattery Diplomacy: The Macron-Trump Connection and Its Larger Implications for Alliance Politics, by Kathryn Statler23. “Mr. Brexit”: Donald Trump and the United Kingdom’s Departure from the European Union, by Lindsay Aqui24. The Trump Administration and the Middle East: Not Much Change, Not Much Success, by F. Gregory Gause III25. Fences Make Bad Hombres: Trump and Latin America, by Christy ThorntonPart V. The Expanding Meaning of International Security: Human Rights, Racial Justice, and COVID-1926. “Shithole Countries”: Was Trump’s Foreign Policy Racist?, by William I. Hitchcock27. Rethinking Vulnerability: Structural Inequality as National Insecurity, by Jason Ludwig and Rebecca Slayton28. Lifting the Veil on Racial Capitalism: American Foreign Policy Before and After Trump, by Nivi Manchanda29. Racialized Threats and Security Rationales in U.S. Immigration Policies, by Audie Klotz30. The Trump Presidency, the Question of Palestine, and Biden’s Business as Usual, by A. Dirk Moses and Victor Kattan31. The Trump Administration’s Insidious Approach to Human Rights, by Sarah B. SnyderPart VI. Is Liberal Internationalism Still Alive?32. Trump’s Foreign Policy Legacy, by Joshua Busby and Jonathan Monten33. “America First” Meets Liberal Internationalism, by Stephen Chaudoin, Helen V. Milner, and Dustin Tingley34. Liberal Internationalism and Partisan Conflict in the Post-Trump United States, by George N. Georgarakis and Robert Y. ShapiroPart VII. Looking Forward: The Prospects for Joe Biden’s Presidency 35. The Biden Administration and Russia: Deeper Into a U.S.-Russia Cold War, by Robert Legvold36. Joe Biden, American Democracy, and the China Challenge, by James Goldgeier37. Transatlantic Relations After Trump: Mutual Perceptions and Strategy in Historical Perspective, by Alessandro Brogi38. One Eye on the Rearview Mirror: The Middle East from Trump to Biden, by James Stocker39. Reclaiming America and Its Place in the World, by Elizabeth EconomyPart VIII. Coda40. World History, the American President, and the Gibbon Paradox, by Jeremy Adelman41. Trump’s Limited Legacy, by Lawrence Freedman42. American Constraints: Trump’s “Legacy” or Inexorable History, by Charles S. Maier43. Making Trump History, by Martin ConwayList of ContributorsIndex
£93.60
Penguin Books Ltd Optimism Over Despair
Book SynopsisAn essential overview of the problems of our world today -- and how we should prepare for tomorrow -- from the world''s leading public intellectualWe have two choices. We can be pessimistic, give up, and help ensure that the worst will happen. Or we can be optimistic, grasp the opportunities that surely exist, and maybe help make the world a better place. Not much of a choice.From peerless political thinker Noam Chomsky comes an exploration of rising neoliberalism, the refugee crisis in Europe, the Black Lives Matter movement, the dysfunctional US electoral system, and the prospects and challenges of building a movement for radical change.Including four up-to-the-minute interviews on the 2016 American election campaign and global resistance to Trump, this Penguin Special is a concise introduction to Chomsky''s ideas and his take on the state of the world today.Trade ReviewHighly informative ,deftly organized... Noam Chomsky teaches us-yet again-so much on a huge range of issues... If you haven't read Chomsky before, this book will open your eyes. Even if you have, reading this book will make you realize that you still have more eyes to be opened. A beacon in this turbulent and darkening world -- Ha-Joon Chang, author of '23 Things They Don't Tell You About Capitalism'Especially valuable in helping us navigate the dreadful challenges of the Trumpian era... For all those of us who have always dreamed of spending a day with Noam Chomsky and getting his answers to all our questions about the (sorry) state of the world, here's the next best thing: a collection of interviews with our greatest living intellectual on capitalism, empire, and social change -- Michael KlareAstonishing, fundamental, urgent... Demonstrating anew that Noam Chomsky is the world's most humane, philosophically sophisticated, and knowledgeable public intellectual. I cannot imagine a better primer for anyone seeking a better, safer, fairer future -- Professor Richard Falk, International Law Emeritus at Princeton UniversityIn this brilliant series of recent and wide-ranging interviews, Noam Chomsky combines an astounding breadth of knowledge, great depth of insight, clarity and a relentless commitment to social and economic justice. Simply exhilarating, especially in our current dismal era of Donald Trump. Optimism over Despair is a book to devour -- Professor Robert Pollin, Codirector of the Political Economy Research Institute, University of Massachusetts
£7.99
MO - University of Illinois Press Presidential Campaigns and Presidential
Book SynopsisRevealing the relationship between presidential campaign agendas and policymakingTrade Review "An interesting and provocative book with a lot to offer scholars of both political behavior and political institutions. . . . this book is highly original and provocative, and it points to a new way of thinking about accountability."--Public Opinion Quarterly "A pleasure to read. This beautifully written and important contribution to the literature on the presidency is grounded in its equal attention to citizens and elites and will be of interest to students and scholars of American politics, presidential campaigns, and democratic representation."--Tracy Sulkin, author of Issue Politics in Congress"Highly original and provocative. . . . points out a new way of thinking about accountability."--Public Opinion Quarterly"Recommended."--ChoiceTable of ContentsIllustrations vii Acknowledgments ix Introduction: Campaigning for Accountability 1 1. The Meaning of Presidential Accountability 9 2. Agenda Accountability in Action 25 3. Campaigning on Issues 41 4. Hearing the Campaign 56 5. Candidate Messages and Citizen Expectations 72 6. Campaign Connections and Presidential Evaluations 90 7. Beyond the Voting Booth: Clinton 1993 and Obama 2009 114 8. Campaign-Driven Accountability 148 Appendix A: Most Frequently Aired Ads in 2000 161 Appendix B: Estimated Models for Chapter 4 165 Appendix C: Estimated Models for Chapter 5 169 Notes 175 References 187 Index 201
£91.00
University of Illinois Press Prologue to a Farce
Book SynopsisThe cure for an American media where market interests have usurped democratic participationTrade Review"Marshaling a wide range of sources, Lloyd's historical analysis of the politics of communication in the United States is one of the best available."--Journal of American History"Mark Lloyd offers a wide-ranging chronicle of American communication policy from the founding of the republic through the present day. This work is unique among historical examinations of American communication policy in that it is less about reforming media than about reforming democracy by providing citizens with full access to important public information and thereby restoring public dialogue to its central position as intended by the nation's founders."--American Journalism"Lloyd . . . has both law and journalism credentials and experience, and here he offers a critical history of American telecommunications and media policy. His theme is corporate domination, repeated with each succeeding technology, and how it prevents the media from offering true public value. . . . Lloyd offers a lot of food for thought. Highly recommended."--Choice"Mark Lloyd has written arguably the finest introduction to American media policy history I have read. Featuring an original and compelling argument, Lloyd draws not only upon extensive research but on his many years of experience as a public interest advocate. Prologue to a Farce should be required reading for media students, teachers, practitioners, and concerned citizens nationwide."--Robert W. McChesney, author of The Problem of the Media"A passionate, thoughtful account of our society's failure to use communications media in ways that enlarge democracy. A book for citizens as well as scholars of media and politics."--David Thorburn, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
£22.49
University of Illinois Press Presidential Campaigns and Presidential
Book SynopsisRevealing the relationship between presidential campaign agendas and policymakingTrade Review "An interesting and provocative book with a lot to offer scholars of both political behavior and political institutions. . . . this book is highly original and provocative, and it points to a new way of thinking about accountability."--Public Opinion Quarterly "A pleasure to read. This beautifully written and important contribution to the literature on the presidency is grounded in its equal attention to citizens and elites and will be of interest to students and scholars of American politics, presidential campaigns, and democratic representation."--Tracy Sulkin, author of Issue Politics in Congress"Highly original and provocative. . . . points out a new way of thinking about accountability."--Public Opinion Quarterly"Recommended."--ChoiceTable of ContentsIllustrations vii Acknowledgments ix Introduction: Campaigning for Accountability 1 1. The Meaning of Presidential Accountability 9 2. Agenda Accountability in Action 25 3. Campaigning on Issues 41 4. Hearing the Campaign 56 5. Candidate Messages and Citizen Expectations 72 6. Campaign Connections and Presidential Evaluations 90 7. Beyond the Voting Booth: Clinton 1993 and Obama 2009 114 8. Campaign-Driven Accountability 148 Appendix A: Most Frequently Aired Ads in 2000 161 Appendix B: Estimated Models for Chapter 4 165 Appendix C: Estimated Models for Chapter 5 169 Notes 175 References 187 Index 201
£17.09
Indiana University Press Nation of Cowards Black Activism in Barack Obamas
Book SynopsisUrges the black community to challenge the social terms on which it copes with oppressionTrade Review"A clarion call to our nation's conscience. Free from overly academic jargon, but full of powerful wordplay and brilliant juxtapositions, this book is a fascinating tour de force from start to finish. Those seeking a clear and concise explanation of the state of African America and the ongoing need for a 'black agenda' during-and even after-the administration of the first African American president need look no further." -Reiland Rabaka, author of Forms of Fanonism; Against Epistemic Apartheid; and Hip Hop's Amnesia "A smart and energetic book that unravels the political grammar of hesitancy around questions of race in the United States. It walks us through the political minefield, revealing what appears to be a 21st century debate between Booker Washington and W. E. B. Du Bois, around jeremiads for personal responsibility to structural analyses of systematic racism, between thrusting the blame for disparity on the poor to pointing fingers at the immense theft of social wealth by the rich. A thoughtful book that will be a useful guide in a divisive election year." -Vijay Prashad, author of Uncle Swami: South Asian in America Today "Nation of Cowards offers an analysis of the Obama administration is as thorough as it is compact. Here are the hard questions that must be asked of the first black presidency and an insightful draft of how history may regard it. Ikard and Teasley are well ahead of that curve." -Jelani Cobb, author of The Substance of Hope: Barack Obama & the Paradox of ProgressTable of ContentsIntroduction: Is America a Nation of Cowards or Has Attorney General Eric Holder Lost His Mind?1. The Teaching Moment that Never Was: Henry Louis Gates, Barack Obama, and the Post-Racial Dilemma2. "I Know What's in His Heart": Enlightened Exceptionalism and the Problem with Using Barack Obama as the Racial Litmus Test for Black Progress and Achievement3. The Audacity of Reverend Wright: Speaking Truth to Power in the 21st Century4. Setting the Record Straight: Why Barack Obama and America Cannot Afford to Ignore a Black Agenda5. Pull Yourself Up by Your Bootstraps: Barack Obama, the Black Poor, and the Problems of Racial Common SenseIndex
£21.24
Indiana University Press The Growth of American Government Revised and
Book SynopsisTrade Review"This ambitious, well-written book will be a useful resource for scholars . . . an excellent overview . . . a fine, readable introduction that presents its analysis in a straightforward manner free from ideological baggage." —Congress & the Presidency"A refreshingly unorthodox narrative. Campbell [explains] in plain language how government grew. His stance is neither liberal nor conservative, but simply well-informed and reasonable." —Walter Nugent, author of Habits of Empire: A History of American Expansion"The canvas is large, but one comes away from the book with an understanding of what has happened, the factors contributing to these developments, and their consequences. Strongly recommended." —Samuel McSeveney, Vanderbilt University"His overview [of the course and causes of growth] should be a compulsory assignment for any seminar on modern political culture . . ." —The Journal of American History"Campbell's book is a marvelous multidisciplinary synthesis that builds on the findings of historians of national, state, and local government, along with those of economists and political scientists, to provide a coherent account of the rise of modern American governing structures." —Journal of Interdisciplinary History"The book should be useful in the classroom, even for freshmen classes in U.S. history and government." —American Historical Review"Readable, and refreshingly unorthodox, Campbell provides a coherent explanation of how and why government has become so large. His book deserves inclusion in any undergraduate bibliography covering the development of American government." —Political Studies Association"This ambitious, well-written book will be a useful resource for scholars . . . an excellent overview . . . a fine, readable introduction that presents its analysis in a straightforward manner free from ideological baggage." —Congress & the Presidency "A refreshingly unorthodox narrative. Campbell [explains] in plain language how government grew. His stance is neither liberal nor conservative, but simply well-informed and reasonable." —Walter Nugent, author of Habits of Empire: A History of American Expansion "The canvas is large, but one comes away from the book with an understanding of what has happened, the factors contributing to these developments, and their consequences. Strongly recommended." —Samuel McSeveney, Vanderbilt University "His overview [of the course and causes of growth] should be a compulsory assignment for any seminar on modern political culture . . ." —The Journal of American History "Campbell's book is a marvelous multidisciplinary synthesis that builds on the findings of historians of national, state, and local government, along with those of economists and political scientists, to provide a coherent account of the rise of modern American governing structures." —Journal of Interdisciplinary History "The book should be useful in the classroom, even for freshmen classes in U.S. history and government." —American Historical Review "Readable, and refreshingly unorthodox, Campbell provides a coherent explanation of how and why government has become so large. His book deserves inclusion in any undergraduate bibliography covering the development of American government." —Political Studies AssociationTable of ContentsPrefaceAcknowledgmentsIntroduction1. Governing the Cleveland Era2. The Course and Causes of Growth3. The Transition Era4. The Great Depression and Economic Policy5. The Managed Economy since the New Deal6. The New Income Security7. The New Equality8. Paying for Modern Government9. The New Faces of Power10. The Reagan Era and the Restrained Polity11. The Debate over 'Big' GovernmentNotesBibliographyIndex
£22.49
Indiana University Press Defending the Filibuster Revised and Updated
Book SynopsisTrade ReviewRich in historical anecdotes about instances when the strange antics to delay Senate decisions actually led to better policy making, this book will become the 'go to' authority on the filibuster. This volume should be valuable to general readers, students, and research faculty. . . . Highly recommended. * Choice *An impassioned and cogent defense of the Senate's most controversial practice. * Kirkus Reviews *Arenberg and Dove successfully explain why, despite its flaws, the filibuster is worth preserving or reforming rather than eliminating. (Reviewing a previous edition) * ForeWord Reviews *Regardless of whether you agree with [the authors'] conclusions, the book will be a must read for anyone who wants to be a part of the debate about how to improve the function of the Senate. (Reviewing a previous edition) * Roll Call *Legislative battles over healthcare and the federal budget have spurred demands to reform or abolish the filibuster in the US Senate. The authors argue that the filibuster is fundamental to the very character of the Senate, and that it protects the rights of the minority in American politics. * Survival *Clearly written and amply supported, Defending the Filibuster is a must-read for all Americans, especially during these highly contentious times. * joannalouisejohnson.com *Table of ContentsForeword by Senator Olympia SnowePreface1. Soul of the Senate2. Filibuster, Cloture, and Unfettered Amendment3. History of the Filibuster4. Polarized Politics and the Use and Abuse of the Filibuster5. Criticisms of the Filibuster6. The Dangers of Overzealous Reform7. Related Tactics: Holds8. Related Tactics: Filling the Amendment Tree9. Circumventing the Filibuster: Reconciliation10. Reforming the Filibuster: The Constitutional Option11. Reforming the Filibuster: The Nuclear Option12. Bring in the Cots13. Defending the Filibuster14. Looking AheadNotesSelected BibliographyIndex
£21.59
Indiana University Press Obama on the Home Front
Book SynopsisTrade Review"An important contribution to scholarship on the American presidency and American politics... [W]ill be of great interest to students and scholars, and likely will be a foundational text on understanding the Obama presidency." -Meena Bose, Hofstra University "The best comprehensive review of the Obama administration's policies available, written by an individual who is both knowledgeable in the policy sense and savvy in the political sense... [A] great reference source for information on Obama administration domestic policy and activities." -Daniel P. Franklin, author of Pitiful Giants: Presidents in their Final TermTable of Contents1. Barack Obama's Assets and Constraints2. Presidential Effectiveness When Congress is Polarized3. Preventing Collapse, Stimulating Recovery4. Promoting Long-Term Growth, Reducing Inequality5. The Affordable Care Act: Legislative Victory6. The Affordable Care Act: Implementation Nightmare7. Global Warming Warrior8. Driller in Chief9. Deporter in Chief?10. Midterm Massacres11. A Counterfactual Obama Presidency
£28.80
Indiana University Press Russian Empire
Book SynopsisPerspectives on the strategies of imperial rule pursued by rulers, officials, scholars, and subjects of the Russian empire. This book explores the connections between Russia's expansion over vast territories occupied by people of many ethnicities, religions, and political experiences and the evolution of imperial administration and vision.Trade ReviewEighteen articles, mainly by US, Russian, and British scholars, cover various aspects of the Russian Empire from its foundation under Peter the Great to the rule of Stalin. The Russian participants, mostly historians and political scientists, come from the two Russian capitals and various other cities. The major focus is the geographies of rule in Russia. . . . The materials are derived in large part from Russian archives, especially those in Moscow. Several good maps aid readers' comprehension. . . . Recommended. * Choice *[D]emonstrates brilliantly how the Russian and Soviet empires were able to survive for so long . . . This is a genuinely valuable and thought-provoking collection of essays and it deserves a wide readership. * European History Quarterly *This book makes a substantial contribution to scholarship not only on Russian history but the whole study of empire. * New Zealand Slavonic Journal *Table of ContentsContentsList of IllustrationsPreface and AcknowledgmentsComing into the Territory: Uncertainty and Empire Jane Burbank and Mark von HagenPart I: Space 1. Imperial Space: Territorial Thought and Practice in the Eighteenth Century Willard Sunderland2. The "Great Circle" of Interior Russia: Representations of the Imperial Center in the Nineteenth and Early Twentieth Centuries Leonid Gorizontov3. How Bashkiria Became Part of European Russia, 1762-1881 Charles Steinwedel4. Mapping the Empire's Economic Regions from the Nineteenth to the Early Twentieth Century Nailya Tagirova5. State and Evolution: Ethnographic Knowledge, Economic Expediency, and the Making of the USSR, 1917-1924 Francine HirschPart II: People6. Changing Conceptions of Difference, Assimilation, and Faith in the Volga-Kama Region, 1740-1870 Paul Werth7. Thinking Like an Empire: Estate, Law and Rights in the Early Twentieth Century Jane Burbank 8. From Region to Nation: The Don Cossacks 1870-1920 Shane O'Rourke9. Bandits and the State: Designing a "Traditional" Culture of Violence in the Russian Caucasus Vladimir Bobrovnikov 10. Representing "Primitive Communists": Ethnographic and Political Authority in Early Soviet Siberia Nikolai Ssorin-ChaikovPart III: Institutions11. From the Zloty to the Ruble: The Kingdom of Poland in the Monetary Politics of the Russian Empire Ekaterina Pravilova12. The Muslim Question in Late Imperial Russia Elena Campbell13. The Zemstvo Reform, the Cossacks, and Administrative Policy on the Don, 1864-1882 Aleksei Volvenko 14. Peoples, Regions, and Electoral Politics: The State Dumas and the Constitution of New National Elites Rustem Tsiunchuk15. The Provisional Government and Finland: Russian Democracy and Finnish Nationalism in Search of Peaceful Coexistence Irina Novikova Part IV. Designs16. Siberia and the Russian Far East in the Imperial Geography of Power Anatolyi Remnev17. Imperial Political Culture and Modernization in the Second Half of the Nineteenth Century Sviatoslav Kaspe18. Federalisms and Pan-movements: Re-imagining Empire Mark von HagenList of Contributors Index
£22.49
MH - Indiana University Press Bush on the Home Front
Book SynopsisA comprehensive assessment of George W. Bush's domestic policy recordTrade Review[A] worthwhile project written in an accessible style ... readers ... will come away from this work with a better knowledge of the realities of policymaking in twenty-first-century Washington.Spring, 2011 * Political Science Quarterly *Table of ContentsContentsPreface and Acknowledgments 1. Ambiguous Mandate, Polarized Congress 2. Lower Taxes, More Spending 3. The Social Security Debacle 4. Making Sure Kids Learn 5. Drug Coverage for Seniors 6. Producing More Energy 7. Consuming Less Energy 8. Cleaner Air, Warmer Climate 9. Illegal Immigration: Punishment or Amnesty? 10. Tort and Regulatory Reform 11. Meltdown and Bailouts 12. Taking Stock, with Lessons for Future PresidentsNotesIndex
£19.79
University of Notre Dame Press Judicial Reform as Political Insurance
Book Synopsis Jodi S. Finkel examines judicial reforms leading to increased judicial independence and authority in three Latin American countries: Argentina, Mexico, and Peru.Trade Review“This book will be of interest for those in Latin American studies, where it should be well-received due to the author’s close familiarity with and authority on the countries about which she writes; for scholars in the law and society field, where it supports and complements the work of Ginsburg and Hirschl; and to those in the policy field, to whom the book offers several important lessons.” —Lisa Hilbink, University of Minnesota “By highlighting politicians' interest in protection against future threats, Jodi Finkel convincingly explains their seemingly paradoxical decision to enact judicial reforms that limit their own power. Her book constitutes a particularly interesting, thoughtful, and theoretically significant contribution to the burgeoning literature on judicial politics in Latin America.” —Kurt Weyland, Lozano Long Professor of Latin American Politics, University of Texas at Austin“In this lucid study, Jodi Finkel extends our understanding of the politics of judicial empowerment with three case studies from Latin America. Well written and tightly argued, the book makes a convincing case that the incentives of politicians, rather than pressure from civil society or external actors, are the key factor to explain variation in judicial reform. Finkel has made a major contribution to the nascent literature on judicial politics in Latin America.“ —Tom Ginsburg, University of Illinois“In this short but precise book, Finkel examines judicial reforms leading to increased judicial independence and authority in three Latin American countries. She makes a central distinction between the initiation of judicial reform via constitutional change and its actual implementation via congressional legislation.” —Choice“Finkel’s new book offers rich theoretical insights into why and when judicial independence will be implemented, through short and easy-to-read empirical chapters that make this book enjoyable and thought-provoking reading for scholars and policymakers alike.” —Political Science Quarterly“. . . Judicial Reform as Political Insurance represents an excellent contribution to the literature eon comparative judicial politics. The argument is plausible, and Finkel’s efforts to rule out alternative explanations are persuasive. This thought-provoking book is a must read for anyone in judicial politics who focuses on Latin America.” —The Journal of Politics
£16.14
University of Notre Dame Press American Presidents in Diplomacy and War
Book SynopsisTrade Review“This book by a well-known American defense expert and former Pentagon official emphasizes the importance of understanding the possibilities and limits of American power and military force for conducting the nation’s foreign policy in a wise and balanced way. It is very well written and argued and deals with some of the most important and pressing issues in U.S. foreign policy from George Washington to the present.” —Klaus Larres, author of Uncertain Allies"Parker has an excellent feel for the policy-making process, which is combined with a deep understanding of history. Whether or not one fully agrees with the book’s clear and vigorously stated point of view, I believe many readers will find it provocative, engaging, and well worth their time." —David Paull Nickles, author of Under the Wire: How the Telegraph Changed Diplomacy"An enlightening and insightful assessment of the foreign policy statecraft of several American presidents." —New York Journal of BooksTable of ContentsPreface Introduction 1. What Makes for Successful Statecraft 2. Washington, Hamilton, Jefferson and Madison: The Diplomacy of Realism versus the Diplomacy of Ideology and Uncertainty 3. Abraham Lincoln: The Diplomacy of Prudence 4. Theodore Roosevelt: From Nationalist to Realist 5. Franklin Roosevelt: The Diplomacy of Guile 6. Truman and Acheson in the Korean War: When Reasonable Leaders Stumble into Disasters 7. Nixon and Kissinger in the 1973 Arab-Israeli War: The Ability to Adapt and to Anticipate, and the Mastery of Complex Negotiations 8. Carter and Brzezinski and the Fall of the Shah of Iran: Values and Interests 9. George Herbert Bush and the First Gulf War: The Diplomacy of Determination 10. Obama: The Reluctant Foreign Policy President Conclusion
£31.50
ABC-CLIO Public Organization Management
Book SynopsisThis book explores how the theories and practices of public management have evolved. It reviews the influential theoretical developments that represent the intellectual heritage of public administration from Woodrow Wilson and the classics to current schools such as Total Quality Management (TQM) and the drive for reinventing government.Table of ContentsPreface Introduction Public Administration: A Developmental Perspective Issues in Organization Theory and Process Environment of Public Organizations Classic Organization Rationality Human Relations: Focus on People The Synthesizers: Search for Completeness and Realism Decision-Making and Communication Organizational Leadership Organizational Culture Reforming Management of Public Organizations Organizational Performance Conclusions Selected Bibliography Index
£32.29
