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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

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Book SynopsisNATIONAL BESTSELLER • In these coolly observant essays, the iconic bestselling writer looks at the American political process and at that handful of insiders who invent, year in and year out, the narrative of public life. Through the deconstruction of the sound bites and photo ops of three presidential campaigns, one presidential impeachment, and an unforgettable sex scandal, Didion reveals the mechanics of American politics. She tells us the uncomfortable truth about the way we vote, the candidates we vote for, and the people who tell us to vote for them. These pieces build, one on the other, into a disturbing portrait of the American political landscape, providing essential reading on our democracy.

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Book SynopsisBusiness and government are two of the most important actors in shaping our lives. This new four volume collection from Routledgeâs Major Works series, Critical Perspectives on Business and Management, will explore four key areas of the relationship: First, what is the balance of power between business and government? Second, what trends are apparent in the balance of power between business and government? Third, how effective is the relationship between business and government in terms of promoting economic growth and development? Fourth, can business be mobilized, and if so how, to help solve societal problems by means other than legislation?In addressing these questions the editor will gather together the key writings â both classic works and contemporary scholarship - to meet the need for an authoritative reference work to make sense of the subjectâs vast literature. With a new introduction by the editor and a full index, this will be a valuable one stop research resource for both student and scholar.

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Book SynopsisAlmost overnight, the massive military-industrial assets of the Soviet Union came under the jurisdiction of fifteen states instead of one established government. While only four states inherited weapons of mass destruction, most of the fifteen states of the former Soviet Union can produce sensitive materials and equipment. Because all the states serve as transit points for both legal commerce and illegal smuggling, developing export control systems in all the newly independent states (NIS) has become the cornerstone of the global effort to reduce the risk of proliferation of weapons of mass destruction. Arms on the Market is the first book to tackle this difficult subject. Not only does it explore the various theoretical approaches that help us understand the development of export control systems in the nis, but it also introduces a unique method for measuring and comparing export control development.Trade Review"Gary Bertsch and his colleagues have provided a personal, hands-on approach to the subject of nonproliferation export controls. They have wisely chosen to deal with the threat of the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction at as great a distance from our borders as possible, since it is only by strengthening the first lines of defense abroad that the U.S. can hope to prepare successfully for the threat at home." -- Senator Richard G. Lugar (R-Ind), Senior member of the Senate Foreign Relations and Intelligence Committees"Gary Bertsch and Suzette Grillot have assembled an extraordinary team of experts on the pressing problem of export controls in the former Soviet Union. Unlike previous studies, they have developed a methodology, making their study more objective, more precise, and ultimately more useful. It is essential reading for anyone interested in the problem of "loose nukes" or nonproliferation." -- --Jessica Stern, former Director for Russian, Ukrainian and Eurasian Affairs, National Security Council"If you want to stare the U.S. security dilemmas of the future in the face, read Bertsch and Grillot. Their book, Arms on the Market, is a clear guide to future policymaking for what is undoubtedly America's most important national security problem and suggests much we can do to control the threat of weapons of mass destruction." -- Ashton B. Carter, Ford Foundation Professor of Science and International Affairs, Harvard University"The challenge of dismantling the weapons of the Cold War is firmly set worth and addressed in this volume edited by Gary Bertsch and Suzette Grillot. The flow of fissile material must be stopped at its source, and Arms on theMarket lays the ground work to do just that." -- Harold P. Smith, Jr., former Assistant to the Secretary of Defense, Department of Defense"As pioneers in research on export control issues, Gary Bertsch and his colleagues provide a very timely contribution to understanding the threats of weapons proliferation and global terrorism. Arms on the Market not only sounds an important warning about potential leakages of nuclear and other dangerous technologies from the former Soviet Union, but also highlights practical steps needed to contain the threats." -- Glenn Schweitzer, Office Director, National Research Council"This book addresses one of the most serious threats to the national interests of the United States -- the control of nuclear weapons-related material from the territories of the former Soviet Union. Written by a talented team of young analysts, Arms on the Market provides valuable and timely information for analysts and policymakers alike." -- Graham T. Allison, Director, Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs, Harvard UniversityTable of ContentsSam Nunn -- Foreword Gary K. Bertsch -- Preface ONE Suzette R. Grillot -- Explaining the Development of Nonproliferation Export Controls: Framework, Theory, and Method TWO Michael Beck -- Russia's Rationale for Developing Export Controls THREE Scott A. Jones -- The Evolution of the Ukrainian Export Control System State Building and International Cooperation FOUR Suzette R. Grillot -- Understanding Export Controls in Belarus: The Power of Inducements FIVE Keith D. Wolfe -- A Work in Progress: The Development of Export Controls in Kazakhstan SIX Chris Behan -- Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania: Western Countries Eyeing More Western Integration SEVEN Liam Anderson -- Central Asia: The Absence of Incentives EIGHT Cassady Craft -- Security Dimensions of Nonproliferation: Export Control Development in the Caucasus NINE Suzette R. Grillot, Keith D. Wolfe, and Michael Beck -- FSU Export Control Development: The Factors that Mattter

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Book Synopsis"What lies behind America's economic and social decline? Can racism explain the ghetto tragedy if two-thirds of America's blacks have made it into the middle class? Why have Chinese, Japanese, and Kore"Table of Contents* Introduction: Progress and Poverty Without Marx Success Stories * Brazil Immigrant Entrepreneurs Drive Growth * Spain: The Enlightenment and the Industrial Revolution Finally Arrive * Taiwan and Korea: The Entrepreneurial Power of Confucianism * The Japanese Miracle: The Meiji Restoration Shows the Way The Fortunes Of Ethnic Groups In America * The Chinese, the Japanese, and the Koreans * The Mexicans * The Blacks The Erosion Of American Culture * The Fault, Dear Brutus, Is Not in Japan

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Book SynopsisNEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER ? A progressive takedown of the uber-capitalist status quo that has enriched millionaires and billionaires at the expense of the working class, and a blueprint for what transformational change would actually look like?A clarion call against the American oligarchs . . . powerful.??The GuardianIt?s OK to be angry about capitalism. Reflecting on our turbulent times, Senator Bernie Sanders takes on the billionaire class and speaks blunt truths about our country?s failure to address the destructive nature of a system that is fueled by uncontrolled greed and rigidly committed to prioritizing corporate profits over the needs of ordinary Americans.Sanders argues that unfettered capitalism is to blame for an unprecedented level of income and wealth inequality, is undermining our democracy, and is destroying our planet. How can we accept an economic order that allows three billionaires to control more wealth than the bottom half of our society? How can we accept a political system that allows the super rich to buy politicians and swing elections? How can we accept an energy system that rewards the fossil fuel corporations causing the climate crisis? Sanders believes that, in the face of these overwhelming challenges, the American people must ask tough questions about the systems that have failed us and demand fundamental economic and political change. This is where the path forward begins.It?s OK to Be Angry About Capitalism presents a vision that extends beyond the promises of past campaigns to reveal what would be possible if the political revolution took place, if we would finally recognize that economic rights are human rights, and if we would work to create a society that provides a decent standard of living for all. This isn?t some utopian fantasy; this is democracy as we should know it.

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"A New Yorker Best Book We've Read This Year""A Choice Outstanding Academic Title of the Year""Brownell is an excellent historian, and her account of cable's evolution from the period right after World War II to the period right after the Cold War is among the best I have read."---Jesse Walker, Reason"Brownell, a historian, details how the opponents of network broadcasting successfully cast the industry as ‘elitist’ and peddled cable as a democratizing force that would ‘empower people, politicians, and perspectives.’ Her persuasive account argues that cable’s advocates were, in fact, motivated primarily by profit, and that cable television’s Sisyphean pursuit of ratings and revenue ultimately served to cultivate a toxic media—and political—environment." * New Yorker *"The book’s clear argument is conveyed through meticulous research blended with captivating stories, and the cast of characters ranges from franchise owners and lobbyists to policy wonks and presidents. This book provides a new way of looking at the familiar histories of both cable television and American electoral politics due to its impressive deep dives into pivotal moments where those two histories were tied together." * Choice *"Brownell is a great writer, the subject is decidedly relevant, and the timing of the book’s publication is beyond prescient. . . . The consequence of cable television will be felt long after subscriptions fade to black. This makes 24/7 Politics a must read for those who are concerned about the crumbling of American unity and disintegration of agreed upon fact."---Alison Dagnes, Bucks County Beacon

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Book SynopsisRevised to include the last eight years of Supreme Court decisions and nominations, this updated classic is the most comprehensive and accessible history of the first 110 members of the U.S. Supreme Court ever written. Henry J. Abraham, one of the nation''s preeminent scholars of the judicial branch, addresses the vital questions of why individual justices were nominated to the highest court, how their nominations were received by legislators of the day, whether the appointees ultimately lived up to the expectations of the American public, and the legacy of their jurisprudence on the development of American law and society. Abraham''s insights into the history of the Supreme Court are unrivaled by other studies of the subject, and among his numerous observations is that fully one-fifth of its members were viewed as failures by the presidents who appointed them. Enhanced by photographs of every justice from 1789 to 2007, Abraham''s eloquent writing and meticulous research guarantee thatTrade ReviewDr. Abraham's up-to-date classic is THE DEFINITIVE book on Supreme Court appointments. No wonder it graces the shelves of the justices' libraries! All Court observers will relish its eloquent, insightful, vivid descriptions of judicial politics and history. -- Barbara A. Perry, Sweet Briar CollegeEveryone agrees that the selection of Supreme Court justices is important, but there is far less agreement about how the selection process is run and whether it actually yields good justices. Henry Abraham's magisterial Justices, Presidents, and Senators has long supplied a stable point of reference in this stormy debate over how the high bench is staffed and how well its members do their jobs. His updated and revised survey of presidential motivations, senatorial maneuvering, and judicial performance is sweeping in its scope, surefooted in its analysis, and will shape scholarly debate and informed public discussion for years to come. -- Keith J. Bybee, author of How Civility WorksI consult Justices, Presidents, and Senators on a weekly, if not daily, basis. Without question, it is the most balanced, the most accurate, and the most authoritative treatment of appointments to the Court. With this new edition, the inimitable Henry Abraham has pulled off what only he could do: improve on perfection. -- Lee Epstein, Northwestern University School of LawA definitive and fascinating study of the political history of Presidents appointing and the Senate confirming (or not) Supreme Court justices. -- David M. O'Brien, University of Virginia; author of Constitutional Law and PoliticsBased on a meticulously constructed and engagingly written historical narrative, Professor Abraham offers keen observations on the justices of the Supreme Court, the presidents who nominated them, and the senators who confirmed them. Justices, Presidents, and Senators provides readers with unique insights into the politics of judicial selection as well as the success (or failure) of individual justices in putting their imprimatur on the Court's jurisprudence. The result is a book that students will love and scholars will wish they had written. -- Wendy L. Martinek, Binghamton UniversityJustices, Presidents. and Senators is the standard reference book for anyone interested in understanding how the selection of Supreme Court justices has evolved over the course of American history. The new edition of Professor Abraham's book does not disappoint. Whether one agrees or disagrees with his analytic framework, the core information Professor Abraham provides is essential for anyone interested in the politics of judicial selection including scholars, policy actors, and informed citizens. -- Herbert Kritzer, William Mitchell College of LawJustices, Presidents, and Senators is the rare classic that has remained a classic for almost a half century. Every student of constitutional law, politics, history, and development has read this book and looks forward to each new edition. -- Mark Graber, University of MarylandThis book has long been the essential starting point for any informed citizen or student hoping to learn about Supreme Court appointments. It is full of lively details and thick with insights about the long history of the sometimes uneasy relationships between presidents, justices, and senators. -- Keith E. Whittington, Princeton UniversityHenry Abraham illuminates the Supreme Court in a way that is accessible to legal academics, political scientists, and more general court watchers alike. His insights into the choices presidents made for their appointments to the bench are first rate, as is his analysis of the impact and success of those chosen to sit on the nation’s highest Court. For anyone seeking a comprehensive history of the Supreme Court, as well as of its nomination and confirmation process, Justices, Presidents, and Senators is a must read. -- Timothy R. Johnson, University of MinnesotaHenry Abraham's seminal work on US Supreme Court appointments is essential reading for anyone interested in the appointment of Supreme Court justices over the course of US history. Abraham's identification of criteria important in the appointment process has laid the groundwork for much of the continuing scholarship on judicial appointments. His historically rich discussion of the appointment of justices by Presidents from Washington to Bush will fascinate scholars and generally interested readers alike. -- Christine L. Nemacheck, The College of William & MaryThe updated edition of Abraham's Justices, Presidents, and Senators affirms its status as a classic in the field of judicial politics. Providing historical context for the timely question of new appointments to the Supreme Court, Abraham offers a sophisticated and richly detailed analysis of the process of federal judicial selection and the political and legal factors that influence nomination and confirmation of judicial candidates. -- Nancy Maveety, Tulane UniversityNo book has done more to illuminate the history and the politics of appointments to the U.S. Supreme Court than Henry J. Abraham's Justices, Presidents, and Senators. Every page reveals Abraham's in-depth knowledge of how the major players and their goals have combined with the institutional constraints of an evolving selection system to determine the composition of the Court. It is replete with the kind of detail that one rarely finds in a single volume, all presented in Abraham's brilliant prose. The book is an indispensable reference —- and a pleasure to read! -- Kevin T. McGuire, University of North Carolina at Chapel HillTable of ContentsChapter 1 1. Introductory Reflections: Of Criteria, Evaluations, and Judgements Chapter 2 2. The Nixon Era: A Turbulent Case Study Chapter 3 3. How They Get There: Appointing Supreme Court Justices Chapter 4 4. Why They Get There: Qualifications and Rationalizations Chapter 5 5. The First Forty Years: From George Washington to John Quincy Adams, 1789-1829 Chapter 6 6. The Next Forty Years: From Andrew Jackson to Andrew Johnson, 1829-1869 Chapter 7 7. The Balance of the Nineteenth Century: From Ulysses S. Grant to William McKinley, 1869-1901 Chapter 8 8. Into the Twentieth Century: From Theodore Roosevelt to Herbert Hoover, 1901-1933 Chapter 9 9. The Court Alters Course: FDR and Truman, 1933-1953 Chapter 10 10. The Warren Court: From Ike to LBJ, 1953-1969 Chapter 11 11. The Burger Court: From Nixon to Reagan, 1969-1986 Chapter 12 12. The Rehnquist Court: Reagan, Bush I, and Clinton, 1986-2005 Chapter 13 13. The Roberts Court: 2005- Chapter 14 14. Epilogue Chapter 15 Appendix A: Rating Supreme Court Justices Chapter 16 Appendix B: Rating Presidents Chapter 17 Appendix C: Statistical Data on Supreme Court Justices

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Book SynopsisMedia Power, Media Politics examines the role and influence of the media in every sphere of American politics. Organized thematically, the book analyzes the relationship between the media and key institutions, political actors, and nongovernmental entities, as well as the role of the new media, media ethics, and foreign policy coverage.Trade ReviewMedia Power, Media Politics provides an excellent overview of the interaction between different governmental figures and the media. It clearly illustrates how the media covers political actors, and also how political actors seek to utilize the media. The well-written chapters are a great foundation for spurring class discussion. Of the three books I assigned for my Mass Media and Government class, this was clearly the favorite! -- Allison Clark, University of GeorgiaMy students found Media Power, Media Politics easy to read and it gave them the academic foundation with which to base their theoretical understanding of the media. It is an excellent text that does not seem to go out of date quickly. -- Alison Dagnes, Shippensburg UniversityTable of ContentsPart 1 Introduction: Media Power, Media Politics Part 2 The Presidency and News Media Part 3 The Congress and News Media Chapter 5 Interview: The Honorable Stephanie Herseth Sandlin (D-SD) Part 6 Press Coverage of the United States Supreme Court Chapter 7 Assignment: Generational Change in Media Consumption Part 8 Civil Rights and Liberties: The Gatekeeping Power of the Media Chapter 9 Interview: Janet Terry, Local News Writer/Producer Part 10 Bureaucracy and the Media Chapter 11 Assignment: media Exposure Survey Part 12 A Little Knowledge is a Dangerous Thing: What We Know About the Role of Media in State Politics Chapter 13 Interview: Brenna Holmes, Online Political Activist/Consultant Part 14 Political Parties and the Media Part 15 Presidential Elections and the Media Chapter 16 Interview: David Marks, Politics Editor of Politico.com Part 17 The News Meida and Organized Interests in the United States Chapter 18 Assignment: The Political Message of your Favorite Movie Part 19 The Media and Public Opinion Chapter 20 Assignment: Playing Politics on Social Networks Part 20 The New Bully Pulpit: Global Media and Foreign Policy Part 21 The Central Role of Media and Communication in Terrorism and Counterterrorism Chapter 22 Interview: Ed Morrissey, Political Blogger Part 23 The New Media

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Book SynopsisA topical and accessible introductory guide to the workings of the UK's Westminster Parliament, in both theory and practice.Trade ReviewThis book is a refreshingly outspoken read. Overall, the book is remarkably up to date, generally easy and often fun to read. -- Johannes Fritz Political Studies Review This book is a refreshingly outspoken read. Overall, the book is remarkably up to date, generally easy and often fun to read.Table of ContentsContents:; Introduction; 1. The UK Parliamentary System; 2. The House of Lords; 3. The House of Commons: Law-Making; 4. The House of Commons: Representing the People; 5. The House of Commons: Scrutinising the Executive; 6. The Parliament and the European Union; 7. The Parliament and the Devolved Bodies of the UK; 8. The Parliament and the Courts; Conclusion: The Future of Parliament in an Age of Reform.

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Book SynopsisA contemporary introduction to the workings of the Prime Minister and Cabinet in light of major recent developments such as the war with Iraq, the Hutton Inquiry, the Butler report, and the Blair/ Brown relationship.Table of ContentsContents; List of boxes; List of tables; Acknowledgements; Introduction; 1. The Executive Territory - Introduction - Defining the Executive - Relations between the Executive and the Legislature - Concluding Points; 2. The Cabinet: Origins, Role and Structure - Origins and History - Role and Functions of the Modern Cabinet - Size and Structure - Cabinet Ministers: How to be appointed - Cabinet Ministers: How to get sacked; 3. The Cabinet: Support and Bureaucracy - Introduction - Cabinet Committees - The Cabinet Office; 4. The Cabinet: Collectively Dead? - Introduction - Collective Cabinet Responsibility - The Case of Robin Cook and Clare Short - Is Cabinet Government in Decline? - Cabinet Government: Alive and Well - Concluding Points; 5. The Prime Minister: Power - Introduction - Origins and History - The Role of the Prime Minister - The Powers of the Prime Minister - Checks on Prime Ministerial Power; 6. The Prime Minister: Support and Bureaucracy - The Bureaucracy of the Prime Minister - The Prime Minister's Office: Policy and Government - The Prime Minister's Office: Communication and Strategy - The Prime Minster's Office: Government and Political Relations - Wider dimension of support for the Prime Minister - Case Study: Lord Birt and Blue Sky Thinking - Trends in Prime Ministerial Support - Should there be a Prime Minister's Department?; 7. The Prime Minister and Style - Why is style so important? - Style as personality - Style and skill - Style in Opposition - The case of Tony Blair as Prime Minister: a 'tousled efficiency' - The case of Margaret Thatcher: not 'to be' but 'to do' - The case of John Major: the 'poor general'; 8. The Prime Minister: Hail to the Chief? - Introduction - Prime Ministerial Government - Presidential Government - Comparing the Prime Minister - President or Prime Minister? The Debate; 9. The Core Executive - The Core Executive: Definitions - The Core Executive: A Useful Model - The Relationship of the Key Players in the Core - How the Core Executive Works - Criticisms of the Core Executive - Concluding Points; 10. Conclusion: The Prime Minister, Cabinet and Synoptic Skills - Synoptic Study; References; Index.

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Book Synopsis With each passing day, Pakistan becomes an even more crucial player in world affairs. Home of the world''s second-largest Muslim population, epicenter of the global jihad, location of perhaps the planet''s most dangerous borderlands, and armed with nuclear weapons, this South Asian nation will go a long way toward determining what the world looks like ten years from now. The Future of Pakistan presents and evaluates several scenarios for how the country will develop, evolve, and act in the near future, as well as the geopolitical implications of each. Led by renowned South Asia expert Stephen P. Cohen, a team of authoritative contributors looks at several pieces of the Pakistan puzzle. The book begins with Cohen''s broad yet detailed overview of Pakistan, placing it within the context of current-day geopolitics and international economics. Cohen''s piece is then followed by a number of shorter, more tightly focused essays addressing more specific issues of concern. Cohen''s fellow contributors hail from America, Europe, India, and Pakistan itself, giving the book a uniquely international and comparative perspective. They address critical factors such as the role and impact of radical groups and militants, developments in specific key regions such as Punjab and the rugged frontier with Afghanistan, and the influence ofand interactions withIndia, Pakistan''s archrival since birth. The book also breaks down relations with other international powers such as China and the United States. The all-important military and internal security apparatus come under scrutiny, as do rapidly morphing social and gender issues. Political and party developments are examined along with the often amorphous division of power between Islamabad and the nation''s regions and local powers. Uncertainty about Pakistan''s trajectory persists. The Future of Pakistan helps us understand the current circumstances, the relevant actors and their motivation, the critical issues at hand, the different outcomes they might produce, and what it all means for Pakistanis, Indians, the United States, and the entire world. Praise for the work of Stephen P. Cohen The Idea of Pakistan: The intellectual power and rare insight with which Cohen breaks through the complexity of the subject rivals that of classics that have explained other societies posting a comparable challenge to understanding. Middle East Journal India: Emerging Power: In light of the events of September 11, 2001, Cohen''s perceptive, insightful, and balanced account of emergent India will be essential reading for U.S. foreign policymakers, scholars, and informed citizens. Choice

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Book Synopsis What role do think tanks play in shaping public policy and public discourse in the United States?In The Fifth Estate: Think Tanks, Public Policy, and Governance, James G. McGann illustrates how policymakers have come to value the independent analysis and advice provided by think tanks and why it has become one of the defining characteristics of the American political system. Drawing on case studies in both foreign and domestic policy, McGann clarifies the correlation between think tank research and the policies enacted by the past three presidential administrations. He also describes a phenomenon known as the revolving door, where think tanks provide former government officials an opportunity to share insights from public service, remain involved in policy debates, and continue to provide advice and commentary.Based on the history and the level of involvement seen today, the influence of think tanks is unlikely to diminish in the coming years.

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Book Synopsis Artificial Intelligence is here, today. How can society make the best use of it? Darrell West and John R. Allen discuss both the opportunities and risks posed by artificial intelligenceand how near-term policy decisions could determine whether AI leads to utopia or dystopia. Drawing on in-depth studies of major uses of AI, the authors outline a policy and governance blueprint for gaining the benefits of artificial intelligence while minimizing its potential downsides. Turning Point offers major recommendations for actions that governments, businesses, and individuals can take to promote trustworthy and responsible artificial intelligence. Their recommendations include: creation of ethical principles, strengthening government oversight, defining corporate culpability, establishment of advisory boards at federal agencies, using third-party audits to reduce biases inherent in algorithms, tightening personal privacy requirements, using insurance to m

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Book SynopsisThis work focuses on the theory and practice of financial management in public organizations and local government, highlighting the planning, analysis, and control skills necessary to navigate a future of change in technology, society, politics and economics. It details three fundamental areas of responsibility in the annual financial management cyTable of ContentsFinancial management - an overview; revenues and expenditures in the public sector; cash management; investment strategies; analytical techniques for financial planning and management; principles and practices of public budgeting; budgeting as a mechanism for financial planning and management; government responsibility for capital facilities; debt administration; accounting systems - traditional mechanisms of management control; managerial and cost accounting; management information and performance evaluation systems.

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Book SynopsisThis is a wide-ranging and trenchant critical account of South Africa since 1994, focusing particularly upon the follies and failures of the ANC government over the past 25 years.

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Book SynopsisJudicial Behavior and Policymaking introduces students to the politics of judging, exploring why judges make the decisions they do, who has the power to influence judicial decision-making, and what the consequences of court decisions are for policymaking. Further, this text familiarizes students with the methods that professional political scientists use to conduct research about the courts, including the quantitative analysis of data. Designed for undergraduates and graduate students alike, this accessible and engaging text provides a thorough introduction to the world of judicial politics.Trade ReviewHume presents a social-scientific take on the politics of judging. This brief volume focuses on empirical versus normative questions that are key to fostering an analytical approach to what we know about courts and judging. . . The supplementary primary source excerpts are the standard fare for judicial process textbooks. . . they provide solid applications of the concepts introduced in the text. The structure of the book is organized by social science theories, which provides an interesting frame for presenting concepts organically, on an as-needed basis. This makes the flow of the book superior to that of many similar texts. Although the book covers many of the basics, it occasionally assumes some prior knowledge. It draws more heavily from the perspective of political science than many similar texts, which makes it an important supplement to a more traditional text in courses on judging, judicial process, or law and society. Summing Up: Recommended. Upper-division undergraduates through professionals. * CHOICE *Judicial Behavior and Policymaking is a concise introduction to the politics of judging. With a unique focus on judicial behavior as research, the text clearly presents the arguments and theories concerning judicial decision-making, selection methods, and the place of judges in American society. With emphasis given to both federal and state courts and the clarity of it presentation, Judicial Behavior is an appropriate supplementary text for any undergraduate course on judicial behavior, law and society, or constitutional law. -- Andrew H. Sidman, John Jay College of Criminal Justice, CUNYThis text provides a nice overview of theories and findings in the judicial politics literature yet remains accessible to undergraduate students--a great option for courses focused on judicial politics. -- Richard Vining, University of GeorgiaTable of ContentsChapter 1: Judges as Policymakers Part One: Theories of Judicial Behavior Chapter 2: The Attitudinal Model Chapter 3: The Legal Model Chapter 4: The Strategic Model Part Two: Judges in American Politics Chapter 5: Judicial Selection and Retention Chapter 6: Courts and the Public Chapter 7: The Impact of Courts

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Book SynopsisThis book determines what can legitimately be regarded as the legacy of the Obama presidency and investigates how far the Trump administration has reversed it.

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Book SynopsisThis book determines what can legitimately be regarded as the legacy of the Obama presidency and investigates how far the Trump administration has reversed it.

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Book SynopsisThis book evaluates the presidency of Donald Trump from a comparative, historical approach to connect his populist style to his predecessors.

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Book SynopsisFeaturing a range of experts on the American presidency, this book offers both European and American perspectives on both the successes and failures of President Obama's tenure in the White House. Focusing primarily on domestic policy, these essays explain why Obama's widely anticipated moment of change did not fully materialise.

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Book SynopsisThis book, which brings together leading academics and analysts, examines the extraordinary revival of the Scottish Conservative Party between 2011 and Ruth Davidson's shock resignation in 2019.

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Book SynopsisSince the early days of the movie industry, filmmakers have created visions of what the presidency of the United States is like. Several have been biographical studies of famous individuals who have served, such as Lincoln, Kennedy, and Nixon. Many movies have also displayed fictional presidents, in roles big and small, in dramatic tales that displayed them at their bestand sometimes even at their worst.Four Scores and Seven Reels Ago: The U.S. Presidency Through Hollywood, Real and Unreal examines the ways Hollywood has portrayed the presidency over the years. Pop culture expert Dale Sherman examines famous presidents and their movies, detailing historical information for each and how or if the filmmakers and artists came close to telling the real story. But let us not forget the many imagined examples of presidents that have appeared in movies and television, as well: presidents have battled aliens, fought monsters, and have even been caught on the wrong side of the law.

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