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Book SynopsisOn July 10, 1940, by a 570 to 80 margin, the representatives in the French parliament voted full powers to Philippe Pétain, ending the Third Republic and paving the way for the Vichy regime. Recreating the tense atmosphere of summer 1940, Olivier Wieviorka shows how pressures brought on by defeat could affect even the most hardened republicans.Trade ReviewThis is a superb book that asks all the right questions. And to each question, it proposes a scrupulous, well-documented answer, never losing sight along the way of the drama of individual lives, of the difficulties and consequences of making choices in circumstances of danger and uncertainty...Unlike so much work on this complex and tormented era, Wieviorka's takes a wide-angle view. It is not just about 1940, Vichy, or the Liberation but about all three. Here is a book, full of research and argument, that takes on les années sombres from a fresh and encompassing perspective. This is history-writing at its best. -- Philip Nord * French Politics, Culture and Society *Olivier Wieviorka is a historian of the first rank. This excellent study provides a detailed collective biography of the men who sat in the French Senate and Chamber of Deputies when the Third Republic collapsed in June–July 1940. Most of them voted for Pétain, but many of them were centrists and leftists who had been elected as members of a Popular Front majority in 1936. This precise and thoughtful book considers how their fateful choices were made, and how these men related to one another, to their parties, and to their constituencies. Wieviorka helps us greatly understand better the place of the Vichy regime in the history of the French nation between the Third and Fourth Republics. -- Patrice Higonnet, author of Paris: Capital of the WorldThis is a definitive study on a topic about which much has been said, but little rigorous work had been undertaken: why French deputies handed full powers to Marshal Pétain in July 1940. In a nuanced and balanced analysis, Wieviorka does a marvelous job of measuring intangibles: the impact of defeat; the mood of the late Third Republic; the spirit reigning in the halls of Vichy's bourgeois casino on the day of the fateful vote. Actors and contexts are brilliantly and engagingly presented throughout. Eschewing causal determinism or teleology, Wieviorka sheds light on the grey areas of World War II France. -- Eric T. Jennings, author of Vichy in the TropicsWieviorka offers a collective recounting of the role French parliamentarians played in the occupation, from the overwhelming vote to grant Marshal Petain governing powers, to the workings of the new regime, to the realization of German defeat and a final recounting before the tribunals of the victors--and the bar of history. Mining both public and private archives, printed document collections, and countless memoirs, the author presents a portrait neither black nor white, but somber gray. The "orphans" were first and foremost politicians, and it was as politicos that they responded: theirs is not a story of soaring (and apocalyptic) rhetoric, but of calculation and nuance. Unsurprisingly, most felt themselves indispensable to the process; most drastically underestimated the evil that was about to engulf them; most sought some form of accommodation with the new regime while trying to avoid involvement in its worst excesses. There was little consistency in their response. -- G. P. Cox * Choice *Table of Contents* Contents * Acknowledgments * Introduction: In Search of Meaning * The Rules of the Game * Politics First? * Here We Stand, Marechal? July 1940--November 1942 * Parting the Waters 1942--1944 * Purge * Epilogue * Appendixes * A. Members of Parliament and Positions Adopted * B. Members of Parliament after the Liberation * Notes * Sources and Bibliography * Index

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Book SynopsisSullivan offers a portrait of a Victorian life that probes the cost of power, the practice of empire, and the impact of ideas. Devoting his talents to gaining power—above all for England and its empire—made Macaulay’s life a tragedy. Sullivan offers an unrivaled study of an afflicted genius and a thoughtful meditation on the modern ethics of power.Trade ReviewA magisterial biography of a man now nearly forgotten and always clearly misunderstood… Elegant, erudite, and enlightening. -- David M. Shribman * Boston Globe *[A] virtuosically argued and detailed account. -- Brian Morton * Sunday Herald *It is a testament to Sullivan’s complex and sophisticated approach that I ended up both detesting and admiring Macaulay more… This is a fascinating, provocative study. In our era, of citizenship tests and pre-emptive strikes, when what makes, binds or breaks a nation is a pressing concern, Macaulay’s legacy is more instructive than ever to re-examine. -- Stuart Kelly * Scotland on Sunday *[Sullivan’s] biography is well paced and richly detailed… His book is an absorbing tour through the world of an elite Victorian liberal. -- Jeffrey Collins * New Criterion *Superbly researched… [An] impressive and subtle book. -- Raymond Carr * Spectator *[An] exceptional book about the great 19th-century historian Thomas Babington Macaulay… Sullivan’s portrait of the historian-statesman is unimpeachable, based on a deep reading of Macaulay’s voluminous correspondence, journals, speeches, essays, and books. The man who emerges from this detailed portrait is loathsome but also sad. That he was popular in his own age says worlds about emerging values in mid-19th-century England… Enthusiastically recommended; this exceptionally well-written work will please all serious lovers of history. -- David Keymer * Library Journal *In this long-awaited study, Robert Sullivan clearly and persuasively explores Thomas Babington Macaulay’s personal life and intellectual development in tandem, a difficult and rare achievement. He presents a probing, convincing, and ultimately devastating portrait of the mind of a liberal imperialist that transforms our understanding of Macaulay. Victorian intellectual history has no similar study. Macaulay is a major accomplishment that makes Sullivan one of the premier Victorianists of his generation. -- Frank M. Turner, Yale UniversityIn this boldly original but elegantly executed book, Sullivan coolly subverts many of the central preconceptions through which we have conventionally interpreted Macaulay. By focusing on several aspects of Macaulay’s intellect hitherto discounted or entirely neglected—the formative and intensely personal nature of his classicism, his carefully camouflaged scepticism, his profound psychological disturbances, and not least his consistently ruthless attitudes toward Ireland—Sullivan has produced a more complex—and darker—portrait of the great Victorian than has ever before been conceived. -- Ciaran Brady, Trinity College DublinTable of Contents* Contents * Introduction * Heir * Star * Legislator * Sinister Prophet * Statesman * Empire Builder * The Last Ancient Historian * The Lion * Baron Macaulay of Rothley * Procrastinator * Praeceptor Gentis Anglorum * A Broken Heart * Envoi: Immortal * Abbreviations * Notes * Acknowledgments * Index

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Book SynopsisGovernment’s use of largess to secure consent to conditions all too often serves as an illicit pathway of power. This mode of control is part of the contemporary reality of American governance, and it therefore needs to be recognized alongside more familiar sorts of power, such as rule through law and administrative power.Trade ReviewHamburger has done admirable service excavating and exploring the ways in which purportedly voluntary concessions are a means of extending government power and control. If this book does nothing but enhance our collective vigilance to the danger of purchased submission, it will have performed an essential service. -- Jonathan H. Adler * National Review *A damning indictment of the administrative state…Hamburger has written an incisive and thorough book on the federal government’s campaign to impose an Orwellian dystopian and totalitarian regime on the populace. -- John Dale Dunn * American Thinker *Hamburger provides a radically new perspective on our constitutional system’s condition…[A] brave, insightful book. -- Robert F. Nagel * Claremont Review of Books *The issue of administratively imposed legal requirements arises in multifarious forms in connection with the Covid-19 epidemic. Federal vaccination requirements backed by the imposition of conditions are one such form. Professor Hamburger’s new book therefore could not be more timely. It seems uncannily to have been written in anticipation of this moment. -- Scott Johnson * Power Line *Professor Hamburger takes on the whole of government by challenging regulation effected by bureaucratic bribery, extortion, and barratry. He traces actions of federal, state, local, and private agents that procure what passes as the ‘consent’ of the governed, to submission and further crimping of our liberties. A powerful analytical framework by which to combat encroachment on our rights by government in all its forms, and by government’s private proxies. -- Judge Carlos Bea, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth CircuitTo the venerable doctrine of ‘unconstitutional conditions’—the deceptively simple idea that government may not do indirectly what it may not do directly—Philip Hamburger has brought his great talents as a political theorist, law professor, and civil libertarian. Following his pathbreaking earlier work on the perils of government by the unelected agents of the administrative state, he now contributes deep insight and learning to the phenomenon of legal power exercised by the richest potentate in America: the federal government. An important and welcome contribution to the history and politics of the modern American state. -- Judge José A. Cabranes, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second CircuitThis book brings to light, in one place, the myriad ways in which the federal and state governments purchase our submission to conditions—some of them unconstitutional—without going through the regular legal order of legislation or even administrative rulemaking. From the licensing of broadcasters to the ‘chemical castration’ of sex offenders, to surprise inspections of AFDC households, transactional government buys our consent to what the author rightly calls ‘an alternative mode of governance.’ -- Judge Douglas H. Ginsburg, U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. CircuitHaving already taught us how administrative power has displaced the legislative and judicial processes for enacting laws and adjudicating cases, Professor Hamburger now explains how government’s placement of conditions on spending and other government benefits also displaces constitutional processes and risks undermining our constitutional liberties. It is not a happy book, but one that is essential reading. Eye-opening. -- Michael Rappaport, coauthor of Originalism and the Good ConstitutionThis important book lays bare a critical threat to our liberty and basic structure of government, explaining how our own tax dollars are being used to purchase consent and to obviate the need for the government to regulate through more accountable channels. Equally important, it offers concrete suggestions to retool constitutional doctrine to meet the realities of how we are now governed. -- Paul Clement, 43rd Solicitor General of the United StatesPhilip Hamburger is one of the most important legal scholars in America…In Purchasing Submission, Hamburger turns from the administrative state to another cancerous growth of governmental power that operates parallel to the constitutional framework. Here, the federal government’s sheer purchasing power becomes another means of sidestepping the Constitution and dominating citizens outside the rule of law. -- Alexander Riley * Chronicles Magazine *

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Book SynopsisGe Zhaoguang addresses sensitive questions of identity that shape the politics of the world’s most populous country. This insider’s account teases out nuances of China’s encounter with the contemporary world, using its past to explain its present and to provide insight into paths the nation might follow as the current century unfolds.Trade ReviewThis erudite polemic targets the aggressive nationalism that is widespread in China today. -- Andrew J. Nathan * Foreign Affairs *This book is remarkable. It helps us see how the Chinese see themselves, addressing issues such as China’s borders, its relations with its neighbors, and the notion that China and the West are on a collision course. Ge is not defending or attacking anything, but wants to talk to us about where China is with respect to the world, by thinking historically, by relativizing where we all find ourselves now. Sabre-rattlers on all sides, beware. -- Timothy Brook, University of British ColumbiaNon-Chinese speakers have far too little access to the opinions of Chinese intellectuals today. This book gives an excellent overview of the main issues that lie behind the conundrum of a modern Chinese identity. Ge’s voice is one that most definitely needs to be heard by everyone in the West who ‘worries about China.’ -- Mark C. Elliott, Harvard UniversityThere is much to be learned from this critically engaged, liberal-minded, historically informed questioning from within China of Chinese national identity… Most importantly, What Is China? provides English-language readers with access to a thoughtful attempt to answer that question by a respected and influential Chinese scholar. -- Richard Belsky * Pacific Affairs *

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Book SynopsisEllen Wilkinson viewed herself as part of an international radical community and became involved in socialist, feminist, and pacifist movements that spanned the globe. By focusing on the extent to which Wilkinson’s activism transcended Britain’s borders, Laura Beers adjusts our perception of the British Left in the early twentieth century.Trade ReviewA thorough, readable account of a remarkable life. From working class roots in Manchester, Ellen Wilkinson went on to become a socialist, suffragist, Labour MP, journalist, novelist, internationalist, trade unionist, Jarrow Crusade leader, and the only woman in Attlee’s postwar Cabinet—a lifetime journey few women, or men, could achieve even now. -- Pat Thane, coauthor of Sinners? Scroungers? Saints? Unmarried Motherhood in Twentieth-Century EnglandExtremely well researched and exceptionally well written, Red Ellen is work of the very highest caliber by an immensely talented historian of twentieth-century Britain. Beers provides a real sense of who Ellen Wilkinson was, how people reacted to her, and most importantly of all, why she mattered. -- Andrew Thorpe, author of Parties at War: Political Organisation in Second World War BritainA highly accessible biography of a major figure of twentieth-century British political culture. Beers presents her case for Wilkinson as a political polymath with verve and a convincing narrative style, and reveals the multifarious roles in politics—both parliamentary and extra-parliamentary—that Wilkinson played. -- Susan Pennybacker, author of From Scottsboro to Munich: Race and Political Culture in 1930s BritainBeers has produced a detailed account of an extraordinary life. -- Clare Griffiths * Times Higher Education *In Red Ellen, Laura Beers…draws a multifaceted portrait, capturing the woman herself as well as her remarkable political career. -- Martin Rubin * Wall Street Journal *Gives readers a vivid insight into the life of one of the most important figures in the history of the British radical left. -- Katherine Williams * LSE Review of Books *

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Book SynopsisAmerican public policy has become demonstrably more conservative since the 1960s. In demonstrating a strong link between public opinion and policy outcomes, this book represents a substantial contribution to the study of public opinion and voting behavior, policy, and American politics generally.Trade Review"Hetherington is making a marked reversal from the way the concept is typically treated by scholars... This careful, multipronged approach yields a persuasive case for treating political trust as an independent variable with important ramifications for the study of public opinion and public policy."--Sean Aday, Public Opinion Quarterly "Marc Hetherington['s] ... wonderful new book ... is recommended because it will spark many lively discussions that will remind readers what drew them to political science in the first place."--William Cunion, White House StudiesTable of ContentsList of Figures ix List of Tables xi Acknowledgments xiii CHAPTER ONE: Why Political Trust Matters 1 CHAPTER TWO: Political Trust and Its Evolution 8 CHAPTER THREE: Political Distrust, Not Conservatism 36 CHAPTER FOUR: The Dynamic Importance of Political Trust 62 CHAPTER FIVE: Political Trust and Public Support for Government Spending 75 CHAPTER SIX: Political Trust and the Racial Policy Preferences of Whites 99 CHAPTER SEVEN: Political Trust and the Demise of Health Care Reform 120 CHAPTER EIGHT: Political Trust and the Future of American Politics 138 Notes 155 References 163 Index 171

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Book SynopsisUses the lens of executive clemency in capital cases to discuss the fraught condition of mercy in American political life. This book examines the history of capital clemency in the twentieth century and surrounding legal controversies and philosophical debates about when mercy should be extended.Trade ReviewWinner of the 2006 James Boyd White Prize, Association for the Study of Law, Culture, and the Humanities "Professor Sarat is a merciless researcher ... and provides an arresting account of mercy in the modern age that will engage readers on all sides of the debate."--Harvard Law Review "A multi-layered and thought-provoking book... Mercy on Trial is an important contribution to death penalty jurisprudence. In an era when the death penalty debate focuses so heavily on tinkering with the machinery, it is inspiring to come across such a well-written call to respond to the higher instincts within us: the instincts to empathize and forgive."--JaneAnne Murray, New York Law Journal "Austin Sarat has written yet another thoughtful and thought-provoking book on the death penalty... Sarat clearly and profoundly considers if, how, and when executive branches of government should use [clemency] with respect to the death penalty."--Choice "This book is rich in detail for those who care about these issues. Its observation that clemency is disorderly when framed only as mercy is well-taken. There are, fortunately, other good reasons for granting clemency."--Edward Kent, Law and Politics Book Review "This book is a welcome and most original addition to this troubling topic."--John Cooper, Times (London) "Mercy on Trial offers several insights for those interested in crime, law and capital punishment. It is at once a theoretically sophisticated treatment of the role of mercy and clemency in a liberal legal system, as well as a concise history of 20th-century mass capital clemencies. But perhaps most importantly, Mercy on Trial provides a nuanced analysis of Governor Ryan's high-profile and controversial mass commutation."--Paul J. Kaplan, Theoretical Criminology "Austin Sarat deftly deconstructs recent examples of clemency to illustrate the illusion of mercy in the clemency process."--Daniel P. Patrykus, Wisconsin LawyerTable of ContentsAcknowledgments xi Chapter 1: Mercy, Clemency, and Capital Punishment 1 The Illinois Story Chapter 2: Capital Clemency in the Twentieth Century 33 Putting Illinois in Context Chapter 3: The Jurisprudence of Clemency 69 What Place for Mercy? Chapter 4: Governing Clemency 94 From Redemption to Retribution Chapter 5: Clemency without Mercy 116 George Ryan's Dilemma Chapter 6: Conclusion 143 On Mercy and Its Risks Appendix A: George Ryan: 163 "I Must Act" Appendix B: Capital Clemency, 1900-2004 181 Commutations by State Appendix C: Chronology of Capital Clemency, 1900-2004 189 Commutations by Governor Notes 259 Index 317

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Book SynopsisOffers evidence on Congress' influence on presidential war powers. This book concludes that presidents are systematically less likely to exercise military force when their partisan opponents retain control of Congress.Trade ReviewCo-Winner of the 2008 Richard E. Neustadt Award, Presidency Research Section of the American Political Science Association Winner of the 2007 D. B. Hardeman Prize, Lyndon Baines Johnson Foundation "[The authors] argue that when it comes to 'wars of choice,' Congress's partisan composition influences whether the U.S. sends troops abroad, how likely the nation is to respond to a foreign crisis with force, and how long the decision to respond takes...To understand how Congress wields its influence during the lead-up to war, Howell surveyed the range of congressional actions--hearings, investigations, nonbinding resolutions, public criticisms. In the final section of the book, he connect[s] those activities to foreign-affairs media coverage."--Laura Stuart, Chicago Magazine "Howell and Pevehouse's research is an excellent addition to a stream of literature that has left woefully unconsidered the effects of domestic politics in general and the institution of Congress in particular on the international relations process... Their book shows that Congress can, and apparently does, have substantial effects on how the president crafts foreign policy. Future scholars would be well advised to continue to walk down the path paved by this well crafted addition to the American foreign policy literature."--Walt Jatkowski, APSA Booknotes "Taken in its entirety, the outstanding scholarship presented in While Dangers Gather offers critical insight into the domestic politics of war and provides an interesting case in favor of divided government as an apparent check on presidents' proclivity to engage in war."--Jeffrey S. Peake, Presidential Studies Quarterly "The book is refreshingly straightforward in presentation."--Michael D. Ramsey, Review of PoliticsTable of ContentsList of Figures vii List of Tables ix Preface xi Acknowledgments xxv Part One: Background and Theory 1 Chapter 1: Possibilities of Congressional Influence 3 Chapter 2: Conditions that Abet Congressional Influence 33 Part Two: Testing Claims about Congressional Influence 51 Chapter 3: Trends in Military Deployments 53 Chapter 4: Responding to "Opportunities" to Use Military Force (with Douglas L. Kriner) 75 Chapter 5: Studies in Domestic Politics and the Use of Force 114 Part Three: One Causal Pathway 153 Chapter 6: Congress and the Media (with Douglas L. Kriner) 155 Chapter 7: The Media and Public Opinion 192 Chapter 8: Conclusion 222 Appendix A: Tables Relating to Chapter 3 243 Appendix B: Text and Tables Relating to Chapter 4 245 Appendix C: Table Relating to Chapter 6 259 Appendix D: Table Relating to Chapter 7 260 Notes 263 References 307 Index 323

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Book SynopsisTraces the diplomatic maneuverings and political drama of national unification in nineteenth-century Germany and Italy. This book demonstrates that Germany's and Italy's 'founding fathers' were constrained by two different pre-unification patterns of institutional development. It offers a broader theory of federalism's origins.Trade ReviewCo-Winner of the 2007 Best Book Award, European Politics and Society Section of the American Political Science Association Winner of the 2004 Gabriel Almond Award for Best Dissertation in Comparative Politics, American Political Science Association Winner of the 2003 Ernst B. Haas Prize for Best Dissertation in European Politics, American Political Science Association "Ziblatt brilliantly addresses ... [an] institutional puzzle: Why, when Italy and Germany became nation-states, did Italy become a unitary state and Germany a federal one? Ziblatt is a careful and methodical researcher who applies to the study of historical processes a vast array of qualitative and sensible quantitative methods... [A] bold and original analysis."--Stanley Hoffmann, Foreign Affairs "A well-researched study of comparative political development from an institutional perspective... The book contains useful notes and appendixes, and could be useful in history or political science courses."--Choice "Well-researched and written, [Structuring the State] provides a highly compelling alternative to the conventional wisdom on federalism."--Louise K. Davidson-Schmich, German Studies Review "Ziblatt has put the question of the origins of federalism on the table, suggested a provocative answer to it, creatively applied the theory of infrastructural power, and pointed the way toward many new issues to explore. This is a piece of scholarship that is sure to become the touchstone for future research on the origins of federalism, and, if we are lucky, many other scholars will follow Ziblatt's lead in investigating the relationship between infrastructural and despotic power."--Monica Prasad, American Journal of Sociology "There are several reasons to read this book. The first one is the originality of the subject... The second reason to read this book is the theoretical implications of the cases under analysis... The third reason is the fact that this research can be fruitfully replicated... In any case, this book and the methodology used by the author will certainly constitute an extremely useful contribution."--Marco Brunazzo, Congrips NewsletterTable of ContentsList of Figures and Tables ix Preface xi CHAPTER ONE: Introduction: How Nation-States Are Made 1 CHAPTER TWO: The National Critical Juncture: An Overview of the Dynamics of Regionalism and National Unification 18 CHAPTER THREE: The National Moment in Germany: The Dynamics of Regionalism and National Unification, 1834-1871 32 CHAPTER FOUR: The National Moment in Italy: The Dynamics of Regionalism and National Unification, 1815-1860 57 CHAPTER FIVE: From Strong Regional Loyalties to a Unitary System: National Unification by Conquest and the Case of Italy 79 CHAPTER SIX: From Strong Regional Loyalties to a Federal System: National Unification by Negotiation and the Case of Germany 109 CHAPTER SEVEN: Conclusion: The Politics of Federalism and Institution Building in the Nineteenth Century and Beyond 141 APPENDIX A: Prenational German and Italian States, 1850s-1860s 153 APPENDIX B: Origins of Federalism Data on Seventeen Largest West European Nation-States 161 Notes 167 References 201 Index 217

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Book SynopsisTakes the reader from the late nineteenth century to the aftermath of Abu Ghraib, from slavery and the electric chair to electrotorture in American inner cities, and from French and British colonial prison cells and the Spanish-American War to the fields of Vietnam, the wars of the Middle East, and the democracies of Latin America and Europe.Trade ReviewWinner of the 2009 Lemkin Award, Institute for the Study of Genocide Winner of the 2008 Best Book, Human Rights Section of the American Political Science Association "Rejali's approach is to track the different behaviors, trends and traditions in torture throughout history to see who influenced whom and what they did...Rejali, a leading expert on government interrogation techniques, reaches key conclusions. First, monitoring by human rights groups doesn't stop torture, it simply causes torturers to resort to techniques that don't scar...Second, most contemporary torture traditions were passed on like crafts from teacher to apprentice...Third, Rejali writes, a person being tortured is likely to say whatever he thinks his captors want to hear, making it one of the poorest methods of gathering reliable information."--Laurel Maury, Los Angeles Times "Torture and Democracy immediately lays claim to be the most compendious and the most rigorous treatment of the subject yet written. Saul Bellow used to say that we are constantly looking for the book it is necessary to read next. On torture, this is it...Torture and Democracy is the anatomy of sneaky. Rejali regales us with tales of every technique of torture known to man...Rejali's analysis of efficacy is exemplary: at once prudent and trenchant, historically alert and morally sentient."--Alex Danchev, Times Higher Education "[A] magisterial study of torture and how it has developed as a social and moral issue with a focus on developments through the last century."--Scott Horton, Harper's Magazine "An exhaustive study of...'clean tortures,' or tortures that leave no permanent scars. Electrotorture, water tortures, stress and duress positions, beating, noise, drugs and forced exercises all make an appearance. The book is a towering achievement, a serious work of social science on an urgent topic that is too frequently surrounded by assumption and myth. It should be read and disseminated widely...The book is devoted to exploding one myth in particular: that clean tortures can casually and reliably be traced to the ancients, or, failing that, to the Nazis. Rejali's provocative thesis is that most clean tortures were actually born in democracies, especially imperial Britain and France."--Michael O'Donnell, San Francisco Chronicle "Torture and Democracy is a much-needed attempt to put our discussions on a firmer historical and conceptual footing while showing us the realities of what torture is and what it does. Based on a decade of research and approximately 2,000 sources in 14 languages, Torture and Democracy is really several books in one. It is a methodical history of what Rejali calls 'clean' or 'stealth' torture (torture that leaves no marks) in the 20th century; a sociological examination of torture's relationship to democracies; a psychological exploration of torture's impact on societies and individuals; a practical consideration of torture's effectiveness; a philosophical musing on the ethics of torture and interrogation in general; an exhaustive cataloguing of tortures used throughout the ages; and what Rejali calls 'a reliable sourcebook' for those who speak out against torture anywhere."--Michael McGregor, The Oregonian "[Creates] what essentially amounts to an epidemiology of torture. Just as scientists were able to show how HIV traveled around the world by mapping the locatino and date of each outbreak of AIDS, Rejali similarly documents the global transmission of major torture techniquest by drawing up a chronology of their occurrence ... Rejali's accomplishment--and it's a considerable one--is to lay out this vast amount of information to demonstrate patterns few had noticed before."--Brian Zabcik, American Lawyer "Documenting modern torture techniques, [Torture and Democracy] is both horrifying and compelling. The consequences of torture are always unpredictable and Rejali argues that torture fails when it's needed most--in last-minute, ticking bomb scenarios."--Karen J. Greenberg, Financial Times "Dozens of books about torture have been published over the last five years. But none compare to Torture and Democracy for its richly detailed comparative analysis, and its synthesis of historical, psychological, medical, forensic, sociological, and political information to explain what torture is, what it does to victims and perpetrators, and why and how it spreads... Rejali has earned the right to speak authoritatively about the most important question of all: Does torture work? His answer, like his book, is profound, complex, and supported by a wealth of empirical detail."--Lisa Hajjar, Arab Studies Journal "Torture and Democracy, the fruit of a lifetime's study should dispel much ignorance and frequently facile assumptions about the subject."--David Bentley, World Today "Darius Rejali's Torture and Democracy, a decade in the making, will be the canonical source text for information on, and the historical confirmation of, the democratic pedigree of tortures that leave no mark."--Aziz Z. Huq. World Policy Journal "Sprawling, essential... A massive dictionary of the unspeakable."--Gary Bass, Dissent "Rejali's consolidation of the available data on torture is certainly an admirable and relevant task. What is especially provocative and essential about Rejali's scholarship is that he forces readers to retreat from the minutiae of political debates surrounding torture and asks us to examine the larger contextual picture."--Shana Tabak, Democracy & Society "This book is quite simply the most authoritative study of torture ever written. Twenty-five years of painstaking research in the making, it will serve the human rights movement for decades to come."--George Hunsinger, Theology Today "The book suits well as an introduction to the topic of torture (techniques) throughout the world from the 20th century until today... [T]he first two parts of the opus offer a vast amount of information on the historical and technical development of torture across many different states."--Daniela Kaschel, Journal of International Law of Peace and Armed Conflict "Torture and Democracy by Darius Rejali is arguably the most impressive and most important book to be published on torture in the past few years. A monumental achievement of meticulous documentation, theoretical testing, and reasoned argumentation, it is certain to become the yardstick against which future research on torture will be measured... It should be required reading for any scholar or student of torture, and more importantly, for every policy-maker and counter-terrorism practitioner considering whether torture could or should be used to deal with the current terrorist threat."--Richard Jackson, Critical Studies on Terrorism "A brave and disturbing book, this is the benchmark against which all future studies of modern torture will be measured."--World Book IndustryTable of ContentsPreface xv Acknowledgments xix Introduction 1 Historical Claims 3 Puzzles and Cautions 5 The Priority of Public Monitoring 8 Variations among States 11 Variations within States 15 National Styles of Stealth Torture 16 Torture and Democracy 21 Does Torture Work? 23 Who Cares? 25 Part I: Torture and Democracy 33 Chapter 1: Modern Torture and Its Observers 35 Defining Torture 36 Monitoring Torture 39 Chapter 2: Torture and Democracy 45 The National Security Model 46 The Juridical Model 49 The Civic Discipline Model 55 Hell Is in the Details 60 Part II: Remembering Stalinism and Nazism 65 Introduction 67 Chapter 3: Lights, Heat, and Sweat 69 Sweating and Stealth in America 70 British Psychological Techniques 74 Interrogation Elsewhere in Europe 76 Sweating and Stealth in Russia 79 The Spread of the Russian Style 83 Remembering Pavlov 87 Chapter 4: Whips and Water 91 Labussie're's List 92 Documenting Nazi Torture 93 Torture in Germany 95 Torture in Nazi-Occupied Europe 97 Remembering the War 104 Chapter 5: Bathtubs 108 Masuy's Bathtub 109 Marty's Magneto 111 The French Gestapo and Electric Torture 112 The Decline of Sweating and Stealth 115 The German Gestapo and Modern Torture 117 Remembering Nuremberg 117 The Search for Electric Torture 118 Part III: A History of Electric Stealth 121 Chapter 6: Shock 123 The AC/DC Controversy and the Electric Chair 124 The Mystery of Electric Death 126 Early Police Devices 128 The Mystery of Shock 132 Early Medical Devices 135 Transmitting Shock 138 Later Medical Devices 139 Remembering the Animals 141 Chapter 7: Magnetos 144 What Is a Magneto? 145 Indochina, 1931 146 Out of Indochina 149 Korea, 1931 150 Out of Korea 152 The Lost History of the Magneto 155 French and British Electrotorture after World War II 157 The Colonial Police and Wuillaume's List 160 The Triumph of the Ge'ge'ne 161 Algeria, 1960 163 Remembering the Gestapo 165 Chapter 8: Currents 167 South Vietnamese Torture 170 Vietnam, 1968 172 Bell Telephone Hour 174 Out of Vietnam Again 178 Variation within the French Style 183 Cattle Prods 185 The Electric Cornucopia 186 Remembering Vietnam 188 Chapter 9: Singing the World Electric 190 When Electrotorture Was New 190 Explaining Clean Electrotorture 194 Crafting Electrotorture 197 Surging Forward 201 The Americas 203 Middle East and North Africa 207 Asia 209 Sub-Saharan Africa 211 Europe and Central Asia 214 Explaining the Surge 216 Remembering the Cold War 222 Chapter 10: Prods, Tasers, and Stun Guns 225 Electric Utopia 225 Electric-Free Protest 227 Stun Technology 229 Covering America 230 Remembering Eutopia 237 Chapter 11: Stun City 239 Magneto Torture in Chicago 240 Stun and Torture 242 Tasers and Torture 245 Burning Issues 248 Stun and Democracy 249 But No One Died 252 Civic Shock 253 Welcome to Stun City 255 Part IV: Other Stealth Traditions 259 Introduction 261 Chapter 12: Sticks and Bones 269 Clean Whipping 269 Paddles 271 Beating Feet 273 Remembering Slaves and Sailors 277 Chapter 13: Water, Sleep, and Spice 279 Pumping 280 Choking 281 Showers and Ice 285 Salt and Spice 287 Deprivation of Sleep 290 Remembering the Inquisition 292 Chapter 14: Stress and Duress 294 Great and Lesser Stress Traditions 295 British Stress Tortures 296 French Stress Tortures 301 American Stress Tortures 306 Authoritarian Adaptations 311 Remembering the Eighteenth Century 314 Chapter 15: Forced Standing and Other Positions 316 Old Users after the War 317 Positional Tortures in the Communist World 322 Positional Tortures in the Non-Communist World 324 The Universal Distributor Hypothesis Revisited 329 Remembering the Hooded Men 332 Chapter 16: Fists and Exercises 334 Clean Beating 335 Adapting "the Necktie" 341 Exhaustion Exercises 342 Remembering the Grunts and the Cops 345 Chapter 17: Old and New Restraints 347 Bucking (the Parrot's Perch) 347 The Crapaudine 349 Standing Handcuffs 350 Sweatboxes 351 Adapting Old Restraints 353 The Shabeh 354 Remembering the Allied POWs 357 Chapter 18: Noise 360 Low-Technology Noise 360 High-Technology Noise 363 The CIA and Sensory Deprivation Boxes 368 Beyond the Laboratory 371 Principles and Guinea Pigs 373 Remembering Evil 384 Chapter 19: Drugs and Doctors 385 Police and Drugs 386 The CIA and Drugs 388 The Decline of Pharmacological Torture 390 Soviet Pharmacological Torture 392 Communist Pyschoprisons 394 Lines of Defense 397 Remembering the Prison Doctors 401 V Politics and Memory 403 Chapter 20: Supply and Demand for Clean Torture 405 Historical Claims 406 The Priority of Public Monitoring 409 Variations among and within States 414 National Styles of Stealth Torture 419 The Strength of Low Technology 423 The Power of Whispers 426 Why Styles Change 434 Disciplinary Interventions 439 The Demand for Torture 444 Chapter 21: Does Torture Work? 446 Can Torture Be Scientific? 447 Can Torture Be Restrained? 450 Does Technology Help? 453 Can Torture Be Professionally Conducted? 454 Works Better Than What? 458 Is Anything Better Than Nothing? 460 How Well Do Interrogators Spot the Truth? 463 How Well Do Cooperative Prisoners Remember? 466 How Good Is the Intelligence Overall? 469 Even When Time Is Short? 474 Remembering the Questions 478 Chapter 22: What the Apologists Say 480 Remembering the Battle of Algiers 481 Information in the Battle of Algiers 482 French Interrogation Units 485 Coerced Information in the Algerian War 487 Saving Innocents, Losing Wars 492 Gestapo Stories 493 Stories from the Resistance 495 CIA Stories 500 The Interrogation of Al Qaeda 503 Abu Ghraib and Guanta'namo 508 Afghanistan 511 Testimonial Literature from Other Conflicts 513 Remembering Abu Ghraib 518 Chapter 23: Why Governments Don't Learn 519 How Knowledge Does Not Accumulate 520 How Knowledge Is Not Analyzed 521 How Torture Warrants Might Help 523 Regulating Torture 526 Variations in Regulative Failure 529 Stealth and the Regulation of Torture 532 How Knowledge Does Not Matter 533 Remembering the Soldiers 535 Chapter 24: The Great Age of Torture in Modern Memory 537 The Great Rift 538 The Architecture of Amnesia 540 The Designs of Genius 542 Demons in the City 543 Algerian Souvenirs 545 Caring for the Memories 550 Appendixes A: A List of Clean Tortures 553 B: Issues of Method 557 C: Organization and Explanations 566 D: A Note on Sources for American Torture during the Vietnam War 581 Notes 593 Selected Bibliography 781 Index 819

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Book SynopsisExamines the relationships among executive power, national security, and secrecy. Drawing on several cases, this book argues that though whistleblowing can be morally justified, the fear of retaliation usually prompts officials to act anonymously - that is, to "leak" information.Trade ReviewWinner of the 2015 Myres S. McDougal Prize, Society of Policy Scientists Winner of the 2014 Louis Brownlow Book Award, National Academy of Public Administration One of Choice's Outstanding Academic Titles for 2014 "Were Snowden's leaks justified? Rahul Sagar's Secrets and Leaks sheds important light on the question. In carefully argued and lucid prose, Sagar, a professor of politics at Princeton, argues that secrets are inevitable, as are leaks--and that leaks have an important if precarious part in checking secrecy abuse."--David Cole, New York Review of Books "This is an excellent book that comes at an essential time. Snowden's leaks, which took place after Sagar finished the book, have focused public debate on the secrecy/transparency paradox, and Sagar's book is infinitely superior to the sloganeering that dominates the media."--Eric Posner, New Republic "Rahul Sagar's new book Secrets and Leaks: The Dilemma of State Secrecy is both an important new work on the deep problem of political accountability in the context of U.S. government secrecy, and it is an excellent teaching resource."--Mary L. Dudziak, Balkinization "Sagar makes a compelling argument that leaking plays an important role in uncovering wrongdoing in an arena in which both Congress and the courts are institutionally inhibited."--Gabrielle Appleby, Inside Story "In his new book, Secrets and Leaks, the Princeton political scientist Rahul Sagar ably documents ... growth in secrecy and the problems it poses, excavating from his thorough research a concise history of concealment and revelation from the Revolutionary War to the present. Atop this scholarship, he adds legal analysis and an attempt to map a regulatory framework that will keep the country secure, make the government accountable, and still preserve Americans' civil liberties."--Jack Shafer, Foreign Affairs "[Secrets and Leaks is] a shining deed in a naughty world."--International Affairs "[A] fresh, original and provocative contribution to the field... [Sagar] is about as critical of his own arguments as he is towards those of others, and readers will be the wiser for it."--Steven Aftergood, Lawfare "[A] thoroughly researched, thoughtfully considered work that clarifies an unsolvable dilemma at the heart of democratic governance."--Gabriel Schoenfeld, Claremont Review of Books "Rahul Sagar's Secrets and Leaks ... is a thoughtfully considered work that clarifies an unsolvable dilemma at the heart of democratic governance."--Gabriel Schoenfeld, Claremont Review of Books "Sagar's new book could not come at a more opportune time. As a fresh national and even international debate about the morality of whistle-blowing and state secrecy develops, Sagar presents a compelling set of arguments about the balance between national security and liberty. In doing so, he examines all of the relevant actors: the national security apparatus, the courts, Congress, the leakers, and of course the executive itself... In fact, Secrets and Leaks can be read as a case study in the inexorable tensions of executive power in a liberal democracy. This profound and profoundly important book deserves to inform the on-going debate."--Choice "Whether one accepts or rejects this conclusion, Secrets and Leaks is a provocative, thoughtful, and important contribution to our understanding."--Geoffrey R. Stone, Political Science Quarterly "Sagar provides us with a thoroughly researched and well-documented study of the politico-legal context of regimented state secrecy and offers an insightful analysis of the politics behind state secrecy going back to the constitutional debates and the Framers' intent."--David Grondin, Perspectives on PoliticsTable of ContentsAcknowledgments xi Who Watches the Watchers? 1 Chapter 1 The Problem: How to Regulate State Secrecy? 16 Chapter 2 Should We Rely on Judges? Transparency and the Problem of Judicial Deference 51 Chapter 3 Should We Rely on Congress? Oversight and the Problem of Executive Privilege 80 Chapter 4 Should the Law Condone Unauthorized Disclosures? Fire Alarms and the Problem of Legitimacy 103 Chapter 5 Should We Rely on Whistleblowers? Disobedience and the Problem of Retaliation 127 Chapter 6 Should We Trust Leakers? Anonymous Sources and the Problem of Regulation 153 Conclusion Bitter Medicine 181 Notes 205 Selected Bibliography 245 Index 269

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Book SynopsisHow do Supreme Court justices decide their cases? Do they follow their policy preferences? Or are they constrained by the law and by other political actors? By showing how law and politics interact in the construction of American law, this book sheds light on the role that the Supreme Court plays in the constitutional order.Trade ReviewHonorable Mention for the 2012 C. Herman Pritchett Award, Law and Courts Section of the American Political Science Association "[I]n The Constrained Court, Michael Bailey and Forrest Maltzman have launched a frontal assault on the citadel. Their book is a tour de force that will likely supplant the attitudinal model and become a basis for a new paradigm for understanding decision making... I want to underline that is one of the most important studies in the field in the last decade. Neither Bailey nor Maltzman is a trained public law scholar, which makes it so infuriating that they have written such a path breaking study. The book should be mandatory for public law scholars and graduate students and highly recommended, as the authors suggest, for Chief Justice John Roberts."--Richard L. Pacelle, Jr., Law and Politics Book Review "The Constrained Court challenge[s] established paradigms in [its] fields, introduce[s] inventive and original research and seek[s] to transform the ways in which we think and talk about the nature of judging. It is a testament to the energy imagination, and erudition of the authors that they can legitimately take credit for having advanced these objectives."--Bruce G, Peabody, Perspectives on Politics "If you want a sophisticated account of judicial decision making that integrates PPT with serious consideration of the role of law, the book you want to buy is The Constrained Court by Bailey and Maltzman. It integrates pivotal politics models with a two dimensional model of judging that represents legal preferences in a rigorous way. The Constrained Court is rigorous and illuminating."--Larry Solum, Harvard Law ReviewTable of ContentsPreface ix Chapter 1. Introduction 1 Chapter 2. The Measure of Law: Estimating Preferences across Institutions and Time 17 Part I. Legal Value Constraints Chapter3. Disentangling Law and Policy Preferences 47 Chapter 4. Law Matters 64 Chapter 5. Causes and Consequences of Diverse Legal Values 80 Part II. Political Constraints Chapter 6. Separation of Powers and the Strategic Constraint 95 Chapter 7. Signals from the Executive 121 Chapter 8. Conclusion 140 Appendix. Statistical Details 156 Notes 175 References 185 Index 203

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Book SynopsisItaly is a country of free political institutions, yet it has become a nation of servile courtesans, with Silvio Berlusconi as their prince. Drawing upon the republican conception of liberty, this title shows that a people can be unfree even though they are not oppressed.Trade Review"Brave and original... [A] compelling inquiry into intellectual and political history."--Joseph Luzzi, Times Literary Supplement "This short book is Viroli's diagnosis of what is wrong with Italy and with Italians."--Richard Bosworth, Times Higher Education "A book that compares the prime minister unfavorably to Machiavelli's Prince."--Stephan Faris, Time Magazine "Viroli's is a gripping and at times funny, if overall depressing, expose of how the prime minister and media mogul has hollowed out the country's democracy. Surrounding Berlusconi in parliament and everywhere else, he writes, is a modern-day court populated by thick ranks of flatterers, and, of course, beautiful, busty women who resemble the courtesans of a bygone era."--Erica Alini, Macleans "[Viroli] holds up Berlusconi's success as a mirror, asking what it tells us about modern democratic societies everywhere. Viroli believes it calls into question the fashionable libertarian conviction that freedom alone is enough to optimize politics, the belief that the state should defend only 'negative liberties,' leaving us alone to enjoy our property, opinions, and rights."--Andrew Moravcsik, Foreign Affairs "Viroli's thoughts and ideas about what went so wrong in Italy need to be understood and heeded if the country is to succeed in its present struggle and fulfil its potential."--Kate Saffin, LSE Politics and Policy blog "Viroli's contribution has the merit of retrieving an important part of the debate over contemporary Italy, namely the role of public morality. At its high points, the book is largely successful in avoiding both the Scylla of simply accusing Italians of a nearly ontological lack of moral standards, and the Charybdis of a blanket absolution in the face of the necessities of living in a profoundly clientelistic and economically increasingly polarized country."--Andrea Teti, Journal of Modern Italian StudiesTable of ContentsForeword xi Preface xv Chapter 1: The Liberty of Servants and the Liberty of Citizens 1 Chapter 2: The Court System 14 Chapter 3: The Signs of Servitude 43 Chapter 4: The Prerequisites of Servitude 77 Chapter 5: The Path to Freedom 113 Notes 149 Index 163

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Book SynopsisWith three independent branches, a legislature divided into two houses, and many diverse constituencies, it is remarkable that the federal government does not collapse in permanent deadlock. Yet, this system of government has functioned for well over two centuries, even through such heated partisan conflicts as the national health-care showdown andTrade ReviewWinner of the 2011 Leon D. Epstein Outstanding Book Award, Political Organizations and Parties Section of the American Political Science Association "Any time you read something David Mayhew has written, you end up learning something. His latest book, Partisan Balance, is no exception to that rule."--Matthew Yglesias, Matthew Yglesias blog "Armed with impressive datasets and thoughtful analysis, Mayhew makes the case that our constitutional system usually works the way that we want it to work... Mayhew is well respected by his peers, and Partisan Balance reminds the reader why he is such a trusted voice in political science... Readers wanting explanation and evidence for why the U.S. Constitution and the political system it established remain robust and vibrant will find many rewards in Mayhew's latest book."--Books & Culture "In this work, Mayhew pursues the question of whether presidential requests are affected by persistent partisan biases of the Senate and the House... This is an analysis of particular interest to those concerned about the dynamics of presidential-congressional interactions over legislation since WWII."--Choice "Typical of a David Mayhew contribution, this book is detailed and meticulous in its analysis, impeccably written and argued, and provides a range of thoughtful, provocative, and counter-intuitive claims. It is a worthy addition to Mayhew's esteemed cannon."--Paul Frymer, Political Science Quarterly "[Mayhew's] data set is quite rich, providing insights and posing issues that should keep political historians busy for some time."--Roger H. Davidson, Congress & the Presidency "What makes the book an enjoyable read is the care with which Mayhew outlines the fare of each proposal, his almost stream-of-consciousness discussion of how to handle methodological conundrums and ambiguous results, and his crisp conclusions once all avenues have been exhausted... This author's work usually leads me to more questions than answers, but this is of course a sign of a stimulating book."--Robin Kolodny, Perspectives on PoliticsTable of ContentsList of Illustrations ix Acknowledgments xi Introduction xiii CHAPTER 1: The Electoral Bases 1 CHAPTER 2: President and Congress 34 CHAPTER 3: House and Senate I 80 CHAPTER 4: House and Senate II 121 CHAPTER 5: Reform 165 APPENDIX: Sources for Presidential Proposals 191 Index 215

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Book SynopsisExamines the leadership styles of the earliest presidents, men who served at a time when it was by no means certain that the American experiment in free government would succeed.Trade Review"Greenstein does an excellent job of providing short biographies of each president covered, as well as placing their presidencies into the context of their times, making this book a no-nonsense guide to the characters of these seven presidents, and an examination of the characteristics that the author believes served them well and poorly during their time in office. An interesting addition to the study of the presidency, I would recommend Inventing the Job of President."--Stefan Fergus, Civilian Reader "This fine volume will prove interesting for scholars of the presidency, but its accessible style and fluid prose make it ideal for the undergraduate and general reader as well. Highly recommended."--David A. Crockett, Register of the Kentucky Historical Society "[E]legant and clear ... a captivating and ... easy-to-digest lecture... Inventing the Job of President is a valuable resource for both presidential scholars and for those who had ever read anything about the subject."--Mihail Chiru, CEU Political Science Journal "The book's obvious originality lies in Greenstein's application of a single framework to the leadership styles of the early presidents. In so doing, the book usefully brings together information in a systematic way, emphasizing the enduring features of political leadership in any epoch and whetting the reader's appetite to know more about the subject. It is a relatively inexpensive book, and students and general readers will find it an accessible introduction to the early presidency. Seasoned scholars will find the book more useful as a comparative analysis of the early presidents. It is certainly a book that every presidential scholar will want to read."--Political Studies Review "This latest addition to the Greenstein corpus will find a receptive audience in scholars of the Presidency and those interested in leadership and American political history. Highly recommended."--Stephen K. Shaw, Library Journal "In this brief text, eminent scholar Greenstein examines the role the first seven presidents of the U.S. played in establishing the presidency as an institution."--ChoiceTable of ContentsList of Illustrations ix Chapter 1: The Presidential Difference in the Early Republic 1 Chapter 2: The Foundational Presidency of George Washington 9 Chapter 3: John Adams: Absentee Chief Executive 25 Chapter 4: Thomas Jefferson and the Art of Governance 35 Chapter 5: The Anticlimactic Presidency of James Madison 51 Chapter 6: The Political Competence of James Monroe 63 Chapter 7: The Political Incompetence of John Quincy Adams 75 Chapter 8: Andrew Jackson: Force of Nature 85 Chapter 9: Presidents, Leadership Qualities, and Political Development 96 Appendix Background on the Early Presidencies 105 Notes 123 Further Reading 137 Acknowledgments 151 Index 153

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Book SynopsisFrom 1789 to 1913, U.S. senators were not directly elected by the people--instead the Constitution mandated that they be chosen by state legislators. This radically changed in 1913, when the Seventeenth Amendment to the Constitution was ratified, giving the public a direct vote. Electing the Senate investigates the electoral connections among constTrade Review"Schiller and Stewart develop a database of breathtaking proportions to provide insight into the politics of indirect election of senators, and the consequences of direct and indirect election on electoral responsiveness. Rather than a dusty account of a long-forgotten reform, this book has implications for understanding the modern Senate."--ChoiceTable of ContentsList of Illustrations vii List of Tables ix Preface xi Chapter 1 Introduction 1 Chapter 2 A Theory of Indirect Election 20 Chapter 3 Candidate Emergence, Political Ambition, and Seat Value 51 Chapter 4 Party as Gatekeeper: Canvass, Convention, and Caucus as Nomination Mechanisms 82 Chapter 5 Political Dynamics and Senate Representation 121 Chapter 6 Senate Electoral Responsiveness under Indirect and Direct Election 157 Chapter 7 Myth and Reality of the Seventeenth Amendment 199 References 219 Index 227

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Book SynopsisIn today's social climate of acknowledged and growing inequality, why are there not greater efforts to tax the rich? In this wide-ranging and provocative book, Kenneth Scheve and David Stasavage ask when and why countries tax their wealthiest citizens--and their answers may surprise you. Taxing the Rich draws on unparalleled evidence from twenty cTrade ReviewOne of Bloomberg's Best Books of 2016 "These findings run counter to a popular narrative. Recall that in 2012, Mitt Romney said that in a democracy, a candidate who offers tax breaks to the less well-off at the expense of the rich will win mass support 'no matter what.' That claim does not appear to be supported by the historical record."--Robert J. Shiller, New York Times "In its big picture argument the book is convincing: on both the correlation and nature of causality between wars that required the mass of working people to sacrifice not just their labour but also their lives; and on the imposition of higher tax rates on the rich in the 20th century."--Torsten Bell, Prospect "A sweeping look at the history of levies on the wealthy."--Hugo Greenhalgh, Financial Times "[Scheve and Stasavage] flesh out their big picture with a mass of compelling evidence. Overall, an outstanding book."--Bryan Caplan, EconLog "What is surprising about this book is how robustly the authors discount other widely held explanations for the gradual reduction in tax paid by the richest 1% since 1980. The influence of political lobbying, liberalised capital flows and the breakdown of the postwar consensus are, in their view, inadequate answers. What has changed is the focus of 'equality of sacrifice,' which has returned to a debate about fairness."--Zac Tate, Capx "Apart from anything else, the historical data on top tax rates is fascinating."--Diane Coyle, Enlightened Economist "[A] fine and stimulating book."--Financial Post "More than any other book I've read in the past few years, their arguments have prompted me to review what they wrote and look for other research that supports or counters their points."--David Cay Johnston, Tax Notes "The authors make the force of the compensatory view clear. Judging by the apparent success of the rhetoric during the 2016 U.S. presidential primaries that speaks of a system rigged to favor the rich, the compensatory theory has not gone unnoticed by political strategists."--Michael Keen, Finance & Development Magazine "[A] fine model of social science research."--Richard Cooper, Foreign Affairs "Taxing the Richexplains why the problems of America's poor and angry are unlikely to be solved by redistributive taxation."--Angus Deaton, BloombergTable of ContentsFigures and Tables xi Acknowledgments xiii PART ONE -DEBATING TAXATION 1. Why Might Governments Tax the Rich? 3 2. Treating Citizens as Equals 24 PART TWO -WHEN HAVE GOVERNMENTS TAXED THE RICH? 3. The Income Tax over Two Centuries 53 4. Taxing Inheritance 93 5. Taxes on the Rich in Context 114 PART THREE -WHY HAVE GOVERNMENTS TAXED THE RICH? 6. The Conscription of Wealth 135 7. The Role of War Technology 170 8. Why Taxes on the Rich Declined 185 9. What Future for Taxing the Rich? 206 Notes 219 References 247 Index 261

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Book SynopsisMillions of Americans--including many experienced politicians--viewed Barack Obama through a prism of high expectations, based on a belief in the power of presidential persuasion. Yet many who were inspired by candidate Obama were disappointed in what he was able to accomplish once in the White House. They could not understand why he often was unabTrade Review"Edwards' central findings on the limits of presidential persuasion are in my view some of the most important in the literature of American politics. . . . Predicting the Presidency should be widely read."---Paul J. Quirk, Congress & the PresidencyTable of ContentsList of Figures ix List of Tables xi Preface xiii Chapter 1 Asking the Right Questions 1 PART I PREDICTING THE PRESIDENCY Chapter 2 Strategic Position with the Public 15 Chapter 3 Strategic Position with Congress 34 Chapter 4 Different Questions, Different Answers 53 PART II EXPLOITING OPPORTUNITIES Chapter 5 Reinforcing Opinion 77 Chapter 6 Exploiting Existing Opinion 107 Chapter 7 Cross-Pressuring Opinion 138 Chapter 8 Reaching the Base 160 Chapter 9 Exploiting Partisans in Congress 183 PART III CONCLUSION Chapter 10 Leadership, Opportunity, and Strategic Assessments 203 Notes 215 Index 255

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"Edwards' central findings on the limits of presidential persuasion are in my view some of the most important in the literature of American politics. . . . Predicting the Presidency should be widely read."---Paul J. Quirk, Congress & the PresidencyTable of ContentsList of Figures ix List of Tables xi Preface xiii Chapter 1 Asking the Right Questions 1 PART I PREDICTING THE PRESIDENCY Chapter 2 Strategic Position with the Public 15 Chapter 3 Strategic Position with Congress 34 Chapter 4 Different Questions, Different Answers 53 PART II EXPLOITING OPPORTUNITIES Chapter 5 Reinforcing Opinion 77 Chapter 6 Exploiting Existing Opinion 107 Chapter 7 Cross-Pressuring Opinion 138 Chapter 8 Reaching the Base 160 Chapter 9 Exploiting Partisans in Congress 183 PART III CONCLUSION Chapter 10 Leadership, Opportunity, and Strategic Assessments 203 Notes 215 Index 255

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"A New Yorker Best Book of the Year""Winner of the Merze Tate – Elinor Ostrom Outstanding Book Award, American Political Science Association""[A] landmark book."---Nancy MacLean, New Republic"Brilliant. . . . Grumbach offers both a thoughtful examination of US federalism’s inherent perils and limits and a searching interpretation of how they are compounded in our current political climate."---Colin Gordon, Jacobin"[Jacob Grumbach] contends in this lucid analysis that the nationalization of America’s major political parties threatens democracy. . . . Grumbach’s claims are persuasive and timely. This is a pinpoint diagnosis of a troubling political trend." * Publishers Weekly *"The most persuasive and sweeping criticism of federalism yet."---Timothy Callaghan, Publius"Grumbach is a bit of a unicorn: deeply committed to the highest standards of theoretical and empirical rigor, strikingly uninterested in upholding the façade of academic objectivity."---Jamila Michener, Democracy

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Book SynopsisThis text encourages civil servants to reflect on specific constitutional principles and events and learn to apply them to the decisions they make. It includes 20 articles which seek to legitimate public service by grounding its ethics in constitutional practice.

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Book SynopsisA critical analysis of the statewide initiative process in the United States, challenging readers to look beyond populist rhetoric and face political reality. Through prose, anecdotes and historical context, Richard Ellis seeks to reveal the ""dark side"" of direct democracy.

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Book SynopsisThis work offers a look at the early intellectual history of public administration. It recovers the forgotten contributions of women to show that they were ultimately more successful than their male counterparts in enlarging the work and moral scope of government.Trade ReviewA major contribution to the field. Stivers has brought to light something critical and absolutely necessary for our understanding of American public administration. - David Rosenbloom, author of Public Administration ""Challenges us to reconsider fundamentally how we think about, educate for, and do government service. A wonderful book."" - Suzanne Mettler, author of Dividing Citizens ""Iconoclastic and irreverent."" - Public Administration Review

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Book SynopsisThe press leak in 1971 of a secret government document about the Vietnam War set off a chain of events that culminated in one of the most important First Amendment decisions in American legal history. This book re-examines what happened, why it mattered, and why it still has relevance today.Trade ReviewExciting as history and compelling as law, Inside the Pentagon Papers gives us the secret documents from this famous case - and shows how thin the government's legal and factual arguments actually were. Anthony Lewis, author of Make No Law: The Sullivan Case and the First Amendment; ""This is a signal event, for the revelation of the Pentagon Papers brought forth Nixon's Plumbers - and the rest, as we know, is history."" Stanley I. Kutler, author of The Wars of Watergate; ""So many dazzling new perspectives on events we thought we knew and a cautionary tale for here and now."" Frank Snepp, author of Decent Interval and Irreparable Harm; ""The most complete, incisive and persuasive study of those documents yet published."" Floyd Abrams, co-counsel to the New York Times in the Pentagon Papers case

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Book SynopsisIn this important new book, Stephen Driver and Luke Martell examine how the Blair government is re-shaping Britain, Britain''s place in Europe and British social democracy. This timely study of Labour''s first term in power for two decades challenges the view that New Labour has thrown in the towel to Thatcherite neo-liberalism. Driver and Martell argue that Tony Blair''s government has in fact taken politics and policy-making beyond Thatcherism. But they also cast doubt on some of the social democratic claims of Labour modernizers. While Labour''s stunning election victories in 1997 and 2001 have given the Blair government an unprecedented opportunity to shape the political and policy landscape in Labour''s image, Blair''s Britain continues to bear the imprint of eighteen years of radical Conservative government. Blair''s Britain explores the central policy dilemmas faced by the Labour Party in government in its second term and beyond: the balance between social justiTrade Review"The study - thoughtful, challenging and always illuminating - is a significant contribution to our understanding of 'New Labour'." Parliamentary Affairs "Wide-ranging and deeply probing, Blair’s Britain is an indispensable guide to post-Thatcherite politics. Driver and Martell provide a comprehensive and detailed analysis of the forces that have shaped the Blairite attempt to rethink social democracy. The result is a book that should be read not only by students of British government but by historians, political theorists and anyone interested in the future of politics." Professor John Gray, Department of Government, London School of Economics "...this is a timely, inquisitive and informative assesment of British politics and policy post Thatcher. It is an easy to read, up to date resource for scholars and students alike. Not only British politics watchers, but those who are interested in wider debates regarding the theories and practices of social democracy, as well as new public policy challenges should be sure to read 'Blairs Britain'."Alexandra Dobrowolsky, Canadian Journal of Political ScienceTable of ContentsPreface. Part I After Thatcherism. 1 1997. 2 Labour in Power 1997-2001. Part II Rethinking Social Democracy. 3 New Labour’s third way. 4 The third way beyond Britain. 5 New Labour, third ways and globalisation. Part Three New Labour, New Britiain. 6 Blair and Britishness. 7 The New United Kingdom: Reshaping the constitutution. 8 Ending Welfare as we know it??. 9 New Labour, work and the family. Conclusion: After Thatcherism: Blairism. Bibliography. Index

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Book SynopsisIn this important new book, Stephen Driver and Luke Martell examine how the Blair government is re-shaping Britain, Britain''s place in Europe and British social democracy. This timely study of Labour''s first term in power for two decades challenges the view that New Labour has thrown in the towel to Thatcherite neo-liberalism. Driver and Martell argue that Tony Blair''s government has in fact taken politics and policy-making beyond Thatcherism. But they also cast doubt on some of the social democratic claims of Labour modernizers. While Labour''s stunning election victories in 1997 and 2001 have given the Blair government an unprecedented opportunity to shape the political and policy landscape in Labour''s image, Blair''s Britain continues to bear the imprint of eighteen years of radical Conservative government. Blair''s Britain explores the central policy dilemmas faced by the Labour Party in government in its second term and beyond: the balance between social justiTrade Review"The study - thoughtful, challenging and always illuminating - is a significant contribution to our understanding of 'New Labour'." Parliamentary Affairs "Wide-ranging and deeply probing, Blair’s Britain is an indispensable guide to post-Thatcherite politics. Driver and Martell provide a comprehensive and detailed analysis of the forces that have shaped the Blairite attempt to rethink social democracy. The result is a book that should be read not only by students of British government but by historians, political theorists and anyone interested in the future of politics." Professor John Gray, Department of Government, London School of Economics "...this is a timely, inquisitive and informative assesment of British politics and policy post Thatcher. It is an easy to read, up to date resource for scholars and students alike. Not only British politics watchers, but those who are interested in wider debates regarding the theories and practices of social democracy, as well as new public policy challenges should be sure to read 'Blairs Britain'."Alexandra Dobrowolsky, Canadian Journal of Political ScienceTable of ContentsPreface. Part I After Thatcherism. 1 1997. 2 Labour in Power 1997-2001. Part II Rethinking Social Democracy. 3 New Labour’s third way. 4 The third way beyond Britain. 5 New Labour, third ways and globalisation. Part Three New Labour, New Britiain. 6 Blair and Britishness. 7 The New United Kingdom: Reshaping the constitutution. 8 Ending Welfare as we know it??. 9 New Labour, work and the family. Conclusion: After Thatcherism: Blairism. Bibliography. Index

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Book SynopsisIn the days when Winston Churchill and Clement Attlee faced each other in the House of Commons, there was disagreement about whose hands should be on the Mace, the symbol of power at Westminster. Everyone assumed that the hands on the Mace would be British.Trade Review'The best-informed analysis of the pressures on and limits of the Prime Minister in the new century.' Dennis Kavanagh, University of Liverpool 'Richard Rose has an unusual ability to look at familiar questions about power - and its exercise in Downing Street - from a fresh, and invariably provocative, perspective. In The Prime Minister in a Shrinking World he highlights the global constraints on even a Prime Minister who dominates Whitehall and Westminster.' Peter Riddell, The Times 'Richard Rose is a veteran author of political textbooks, which are still on university reading lists many years after publication. This one will undoubtedly join them.' Iain Dale, Bookseller Buyers Guide 'The field of political studies is now so thoroughly tilled that it is quite a challenge to come up with any new perspective. The first thing to be said about Richard Rose's investigation into the contemporary nature of prime ministerial power is that he successfully contrives to overcome that hurdle ... If the Prime Minister seriously wants to banish that haunting image of him - initially dreamt up by his friend and mentor, Roy Jenkins - of a young man nervously carrying a precious vase across a long, slippery marble floor, then he could do worse than to read (and learn from) this far from reassuring book.' Anthony Howard, The Sunday Times 'Entertaining.' The Economist 'This book by Richard Rose is possibly the best observation of the Prime Minister in relation to the position of Britain in the modern world that I have ever read. Rose draws upon his many years of rubbing shoulders with politicians and PMs from Clement Atlee to Tony Blair in order to bring this very in-depth look at the prestigious occupier of Number Ten throughout the ages ... A very good read.' M2 Communications 'The great strength of this book is that Rose draws upon four decades of following and analysing British politics to produce a book that is full of insight and marvellous anecodotes ... it is a good read.' British Politics Group Newsletter 'This book provides a sound warning of the perils a Prime Minister faces vis-a-vis his colleagues, his MPs, civil servants, the media and the public at large ... The book abounds in delightful quotes and the author's own bon mots.' Frontline 'This is a book for the student and the general reader - a refreshing example of political science with its hair down ... The book is both informative and a pleasure to read.' Times Literary Supplement 'This book by Richard Rose is possibly the best observation of the Prime Minister in relation to the position of Britain in the modern world that I have ever read.' M2 Best Books 'The nature of the constraints facing British Prime Ministers, and their implications for the contemporary premiership, are explored by Richard Rose with great clarity and enthusiasm. As such, The Prime Minister in a Shrinking World thoroughly deserves to become a classic text on the British premiership, and one that will remain highly relevant for very many years to come' Talking Politics "Rose admirably demonstrates how prime-ministerial power has increased at Westminster while diminishing internationally." Parliamentary AffairsTable of ContentsIntroduction: The Paradox of Power. 1. Looking After Number One at Number Ten. 2. Glendower in A Shrinking World. 3. What Makes Downing Street Change?. 4. Becoming and Remaining Party Leader. 5. From Private to Public Government. 6. Winning Elections. 7. Managing Parliament and Party. 8. Managing Colleagues and Bastards. 9. Running - and Running After- The Economy. 10. Managing Decline in a Shrinking World. 11. Tony Blair: A Populist Prime Minister. 12. What Comes After Blair?. Appendix A: Prime Ministers Since 1945. Appendix B: A Guide to Further Reading.

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Book SynopsisIn the days when Winston Churchill and Clement Attlee faced each other in the House of Commons, there was disagreement about whose hands should be on the Mace, the symbol of power at Westminster. Everyone assumed that the hands on the Mace would be British.Trade Review'The best-informed analysis of the pressures on and limits of the Prime Minister in the new century.' Dennis Kavanagh, University of Liverpool 'Richard Rose has an unusual ability to look at familiar questions about power - and its exercise in Downing Street - from a fresh, and invariably provocative, perspective. In The Prime Minister in a Shrinking World he highlights the global constraints on even a Prime Minister who dominates Whitehall and Westminster.' Peter Riddell, The Times 'Richard Rose is a veteran author of political textbooks, which are still on university reading lists many years after publication. This one will undoubtedly join them.' Iain Dale, Bookseller Buyers Guide 'The field of political studies is now so thoroughly tilled that it is quite a challenge to come up with any new perspective. The first thing to be said about Richard Rose's investigation into the contemporary nature of prime ministerial power is that he successfully contrives to overcome that hurdle ... If the Prime Minister seriously wants to banish that haunting image of him - initially dreamt up by his friend and mentor, Roy Jenkins - of a young man nervously carrying a precious vase across a long, slippery marble floor, then he could do worse than to read (and learn from) this far from reassuring book.' Anthony Howard, The Sunday Times 'Entertaining.' The Economist 'This book by Richard Rose is possibly the best observation of the Prime Minister in relation to the position of Britain in the modern world that I have ever read. Rose draws upon his many years of rubbing shoulders with politicians and PMs from Clement Atlee to Tony Blair in order to bring this very in-depth look at the prestigious occupier of Number Ten throughout the ages ... A very good read.' M2 Communications 'The great strength of this book is that Rose draws upon four decades of following and analysing British politics to produce a book that is full of insight and marvellous anecodotes ... it is a good read.' British Politics Group Newsletter 'This book provides a sound warning of the perils a Prime Minister faces vis-a-vis his colleagues, his MPs, civil servants, the media and the public at large ... The book abounds in delightful quotes and the author's own bon mots.' Frontline 'This is a book for the student and the general reader - a refreshing example of political science with its hair down ... The book is both informative and a pleasure to read.' Times Literary Supplement 'This book by Richard Rose is possibly the best observation of the Prime Minister in relation to the position of Britain in the modern world that I have ever read.' M2 Best Books 'The nature of the constraints facing British Prime Ministers, and their implications for the contemporary premiership, are explored by Richard Rose with great clarity and enthusiasm. As such, The Prime Minister in a Shrinking World thoroughly deserves to become a classic text on the British premiership, and one that will remain highly relevant for very many years to come' Talking Politics "Rose admirably demonstrates how prime-ministerial power has increased at Westminster while diminishing internationally." Parliamentary AffairsTable of ContentsIntroduction: The Paradox of Power. 1. Looking After Number One at Number Ten. 2. Glendower in A Shrinking World. 3. What Makes Downing Street Change?. 4. Becoming and Remaining Party Leader. 5. From Private to Public Government. 6. Winning Elections. 7. Managing Parliament and Party. 8. Managing Colleagues and Bastards. 9. Running - and Running After- The Economy. 10. Managing Decline in a Shrinking World. 11. Tony Blair: A Populist Prime Minister. 12. What Comes After Blair?. Appendix A: Prime Ministers Since 1945. Appendix B: A Guide to Further Reading.

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Book SynopsisBreaking with the insularity that has marked much political debate in the UK, this title draws on the experience of social democrats in other countries. It argues that New Labour can and should develop a compelling ideological framework, and a clearer view of what kind of society Britain should become.Table of ContentsPreface vii Introduction 1 1 New Labour and its Critics 3 2 Myths of the Left 14 3 ‘Third Way, Phase Two’ 29 4 What Kind of Society Should Britain Become? 38 5 The Revival of Public Services 54 6 Internationalism and Globalization 69 7 Conclusion 76 Notes 81

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Book SynopsisWhat is the source of Obama's power? How is it that, after suffering a humiliating defeat in the 2010 mid-term elections, Obama was able to turn the situation around, deftly outmaneuvering his opponent and achieving a decisive victory in the November 2012 presidential election? In this short and brilliant book, Jeffrey Alexander and Bernadette Jaworsky argue that neither money nor demography can explain this dramatic turnaround. What made it possible, they show, was cultural reconstruction. Realizing he had failed to provide a compelling narrative of his power, the President began forging a new salvation story. It portrayed the Republican austerity budget as a sop to the wealthy, and Obama as a courageous hero fighting for plain folks against the rich. The reinvigorated cultural performance pushed the Tea Party off the political stage in 2011, and Mitt Romney became fodder for the script in 2012. Democrats painted their Republican opponent as a backward-looking elitist, a Bain-capitalist whose election would threaten the civil solidarity upon which democracy depends. Real world events can spoil even the most effective script. Obama faced monthly unemployment numbers, the daunting Bin Laden raid, three live debates, and Hurricane Sandy. The clumsiness of his opponent and his own good fortune helped the President, but it was the poise and felicity of his improvisations that allowed him to succeed a second time. Converting events into plot points, the President demonstrated the flair for the dramatic that has made him one of the most effective politicians of modern times. While persuasively explaining Obama's success, this book also demonstrates a fundamental but rarely appreciated truth about political power in modern democratic societies namely, that winning power and holding on to it have as much to do with the ability to use symbols effectively and tell good stories as anything else.Trade Review"Jeffrey Alexander and Bernadette Jaworsky have written a rigorous, concise book on Barack Obama's enactment of his presidency. In a deep analysis of a narrow theme, Alexander and Jaworsky meticulously chart a clear examination through the political froth. It is highly readable."Irish Examiner"Alexander and Jaworsky recreate, in a completely accessible manner, the dramatic roller-coaster ride that was the 2012 campaign for the presidency. The result is a highly entertaining narrative that returns us to the improbable events of that year and puts us right in the middle of what feels like a cinematic political thriller. High marks for both storytelling and scholarship." Stanley Fish, Florida International University"In a post-policy world, symbols matter more than ever, making Alexander and Jaworky's thoughts on the symbolism of Barack Obama both relevant and insightful.'' Alan Wolfe, Director of the Boisi Center for Religion and American Public Life, Boston College, MA"Obama Power is a rare book. It is a page-turner, so well written and engaging that it is difficult to put down. But it also presents a compelling narrative on the performance of politics in Obama’s reelection campaign, which resulted in a decisive victory. Jeffrey C. Alexander and Bernadette N. Jaworsky’s illuminating and captivating study is a must-read." William Julius Wilson, Lewis P. and Linda L. Geyser University Professor, Harvard University"In late 2010, following an overwhelming Democratic setback in the off-year elections, political pundits of all stripes predicted Obama’s probable defeat in 2012. Why didn’t this happen? Standard accounts emphasize improvement in the economy, superior organization, demographic shifts, Republican in-fighting, and Romney’s inept campaign. While Alexander and Jaworsky do not directly challenge these explanations, they do convincingly argue that they are incomplete. All of them fail to consider the power of the cultural narratives, symbols, and beliefs that Obama successfully evoked in his messages in the two years after 2010 that resulted in his victory in November 2012. This short book provides a fine-grained analysis of how Obama offered voters culturally resonant narratives to reframe how the country viewed his presidency to rekindle the enthusiastic connection he developed with voters 2008 that had been significantly diminished during his first two years in office. As Alexander and Jaworsky compellingly demonstrate, effective explanations for the outcomes of political contestation require including the central role that culture plays in them." Marc Howard Ross, William Rand Kenan, Jr. Professor Emeritus, Bryn Mawr College"In Obama Power, Jeffrey C. Alexander, our most influential social and cultural theorist of the last thirty years, and his co-author Bernadette N. Jaworsky deploy performance theory to explain Obama’s unexpected landslide in the 2012 Presidential election. This highly readable and accessible book skillfully draws on social media as well as standard forms of political communication. The authors demonstrate how Obama’s conservative opponents failed to derail his focused performance of ‘univeralism and solidarity’ that swept him once more to victory. Alexander and Jaworsky’s exciting new take on the 2012 US presidential election is a must read for concerned citizens as well as academics interested in evolving practices of American democracy." Mabel Berezin, Cornell UniversityTable of ContentsPrefaceIntroductionChapter 1 The Performance of PoliticsChapter 2 Symbolic DeflationChapter 3 Re-Inflation Chapter 4 Setting the StageChapter 5 Unfolding the DramaChapter 6 Pulling AheadChapter 7 Harrowing Home StretchChapter 8 Demography, Money, and Social MediaConclusion

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Book SynopsisA new accessible biography of the British philanthropist and social reformer, Lord Shaftesbury (1801-1885)Trade ReviewI thoroughly recommend it.A" The Rt Hon William Hague MP, author of William Wilberforce As the Church of England becomes more evangelical during a period of great cultural change Richard Turnbull resurrects the relevance of the life of Lord Shaftesbury who, during an equally turbulent period, lived the inextricable link between personal faith and social action..A" Rt Rev James Jones, Bishop of Liverpool Few statesmen have served the poor and marginalized in their day more than Lord Shaftesbury. In this accessible biography, Richard Turnbull shows us what he achieved and why.A" David Bebbington, Professor of History, Stirling University This is a superb biography. Richard Turnbull's riveting narrative provides powerful insights into the mixture of aristocratic paternalism, political tenacity and spiritual conviction that produced a great reforming statesman.A" Jonathan Aitken, author broadcaster, and former Cabinet MinisterTable of ContentsContentsIntroduction 81 Born into the Age of Reform:The Early Years 1801–1822 112 The Calling of Public Life: 1823–1829 193 The Stirrings of Faith:Conversion to Evangelicalism in the 1820s 294 Life, Politics and Mission: 1829–1836 395 The Asylum: Shaftesbury and Mental Health1828–1845 586 Mills and Mines: 1832–1848 747 The Emerging Protestant: 1838–1845 938 Sweeps, Sanitation and the Sabbath: 1840–1851 1109 Walking the Metropolis: Shaftesbury and the LondonCity Mission from the 1830s to the 1880s 13110 Educating the Poor: Shaftesbury and the Ragged Schoolsfrom the 1840s to the 1880s 14211 The Earl: Campaigner for the Poor 1851–1854 15212 Bishop-Maker: 1855–1866 16813 Regulating Ritual: 1866–1884 18714 A Passionate Faith:Understanding Shaftesbury’s Motivation 206Conclusion 224Appendix: The Millennium 228Notes 233Select Bibliography 247Index 251

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Book SynopsisContains vignettes about key politicians. This book is a useful reading for people interested in Canadian public affairs.Trade Review"Derek Burney played a pivotal role in managing the complex, vital relationship between the Canada and the United States for more than a decade. He is regarded in the U.S. as a particularly insightful and effective advocate for Canada. His memoir provides compelling prescriptions on how personalities can and do make a difference." Peter McPherson, President of Michigan State University and Deputy Secretary of Treasury in the Reagan Administration "This book is a must-read for anyone interested in Canadian policy of all kinds, but particularly policy toward the U.S." William Watson, Department of Economics, McGill University

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Book SynopsisThe final volume of the Canadian Democratic Audit, this book presents a timely synthesis of the project's findings and suggestions for democratic reform in Canada.Table of Contents1 Introduction / William Cross2 Federalism / Jennifer Smith3 Cabinets and First Ministers / Graham White4 Legislatures / David Docherty5 Citizens / Elisabeth Gidengil, Richard Nadeau, Neil Nevitte and André Blais6 Elections / John Courtney7 Political Parties / William Cross8 Advocacy Groups / Lisa Young and Joanna Everitt9 Communication Technology / Darin Barney10 The Audit’s Perspectives and Proposals / R. Kenneth CartyIndex

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Book SynopsisBy linking the grassroots activism of the constituencies with the federal and provincial Liberal parties, this book challenges the idea that Canada has two distinct political spheres – the provincial and the national.Trade ReviewToo often the study of politics is remote from the experiences of those who are engaged in it. Grassroots Liberals is an important corrective to this tendency and Koop is to be commended for taking the activities and insights of those who make their parties work at the local level seriously. -- David Stewart, University of Calgary * Party Politics *Koop makes a compelling case that local diversity is an unavoidable feature of a “big tent” entity such as the Liberal Party of Canada. -- Martha Hall Findlay, former Liberal MP for Willowdale, Ontario * Literary Review of Canada *Table of ContentsIntroduction1 Multi-Level Politics and the Liberal Party2 Grassroots Party Activists3 Constituency Associations: Organization and Party Life in the Ridings4 Local Campaigns and Grassroots Armies5 Small Worlds: The Riding Context6 Little Fiefdoms: MPs, MLAs, and Their Local Organizations7 Conclusion: The Local Political Worlds of the Liberal PartyAppendicesReferences

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Book SynopsisIn this field-defining, broad approach to the study and practice of public administration, H. George Frederickson, one of the field's most respected scolars, carefully measures the meets and bounds of public administration and fixes its place in the context of changing politics, values, and ethics. He describes a robust and exciting public administration that includes, but is much more than, effective government management. The Spirit of Public Administration defines an ethic for the field that illustrates: * What the differences are between public administration and government administration, and how these differences redefine the field * How to practice ethical and energetic public administration in the context of contemporary politics * Why fairness and benevolence are as important as efficiency and economy * What implications are evident in the transition from government to governance Frederickson strongly defAnds broad grants of discretion to public administrators and then lays ouTrade Review"George Frederickson's principled discourse on the study and practice of public administration reflects the wisdom of broad experience and an overarching intellect. This book is an indispensable antidote to contemporary pleas that we narrow our sense of what governance is all about." --Laurence E. Lynn, Jr., professor, Harris Graduate School of Public Policy Studies, University of Chicago "George Frederickson has served as a leading scholar on social equity in public administration, public service ethics, and related topics in this book. By bringing together his insights on these topics, this book provides a very valuable resource for the field." --Hal G. Rainey, professor, Department of Political Science, University of Georgia "This book, by one of the field's masters, explores the very heart and soul of public administration. Its conclusions sketch a fresh, new approach, grounded in public interest, that the field greatly needs to rediscover." --Donald F. Kettl, professor, Robert M. La Follette Institute of Public Affairs, University of Wisconsin-MadisonTable of ContentsIntroduction: Understanding Public Administration Part One: Governance, Politics, and the Public 1. Finding the Public in Public Administration 2. The Political Context of Public Administration 3. Public Administration as Governance Part Two: Issues of Fairness 4. The Question of Administrative Discretion 5. Fairness and Social Equity in Public Administration 6. Intergenerational Concepts of Public Administration Part Three: Ethics, Citizenship, and Benevolence in Public Administration 7. Ethics and Public Administration 8. The Paradox of Distance and the Problem of Differentiation (with David G. Frederickson) 9. Patriotism, Benevolence, and Public Administration (with David Kirkwood Hart) 10. The Public Administrator as a Representative Citizen (with Ralph Clark Chandler) 11. Pushing Things Up to Their First Principles

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Book SynopsisThe survival and success of public organizations depends on employee satisfaction and motivation to improve performance. New Strategies for Public Pay addresses one of the strongest motivators?compensation. The book outlines proven strategies, many of which are successfully used in private industry, that are also well-suited for government organizations. Specific programs are described and analyzed by experts from government, academia, think tanks, labor unions, and private business, running the gamut from merit pay to competency-based pay to gainsharing. New Strategies for Public Pay introduces a range of alternative pay systems that show public sector managers how they can: ? Set standards that match the unique needs of individual organizations ? Stimulate desired new behaviors necessary to overcome the fear of change and business as usual mentality ? Energize employees and provide a fresh incentive for continuing improved performanTable of ContentsRethinking Government Compensation Programs One: Understanding Salary Management 1. Are Current Programs Working? Views from the Trenches, Barbara S. Wamsley 2. Salary Structures: The Framework for Salary Management, Howard Risher 3. Aligning Pay Levels with Prevailing Labor Market Rates, Charles Fay 4. Job Classification: The Support System for Personal Decision Making, Lynn Holley, James O'Connell 5. Job Evaluation: The Search for Internal Equity, Howard Risher, Lois Wise 6. Rewarding Skills in the Public Sector, Nina Gupta 7. Competency-Based Pay: The Next Model for Salary Management, Howard Risher 8. Executive Salary Management: The Clash of Political and Labor Market Realities, Howard Risher Two: Linking Pay to Performance 9. Managing and Assessing Employee Performance, Doris Hausser, Charles Fay 10. Merit Pay: Motivating and rewarding Individual Performance, Howard Risher, Charles Fay, James Perry 11. Gainsharing in Government: Group-Based Performance Pay for Public Employees, Ronald P. Sanders 12. Paying for Performance: Lessons Learned in Fifteen Years of Federal Demonstration Projects, Brigitte W. Schay Three: Public Compensation in Unionized and International Contexts 13. The Role of Collective Bargaining in Public Sector Pay Determination, Bonnie Bogue 14. Public Pay Programs in OECD Countries, Anke Freibert Planning for the Future, Howard Risher, Charles Fay

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Book SynopsisIn this user--friAndly set of training materials, David Osborne and Victor Colon Rivera give managers and employees advice on how they can apply the principles behind the reinvention revolution that is changing the way government works.Table of ContentsIntroduction. Module I: Clarifying Your Purpose. Principle 1. Customer-Driven Government: Meeting the Needs of theCustomer, Not the Bureaucracy. Principle 2. Mission-Driven Government: Transforming Rule-DrivenOrganizations. Principle 3. Anticipatory Government: Prevention Rather ThanCure. Module II: Enhancing Your Performance. Principle 4. Results-Oriented Government: Buying Outcomes RatherThan Inputs. Principle 5. Competitive Government: Injecting Competition intoService Delivery. Principle 6. Enterprising Government: Earning Rather ThanSpending. Module III: Shifting Your Locus of Control. Principle 7. Decentralized Government: From Hierarchy toParticipation and Teamwork. Principle 8. Community-Owned Government: Empowering Rather ThanServing. Module IV: Increasing Your Leverage. Principle 9. Catalytic Government: Steering Rather ThanRowing. Principle 10. Market-Oriented Government: Leveraging Change Throughthe Market.

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Book SynopsisThis is the most challenging time for public management that I haveseen in my 35 years of public and non-profit service. The?survivors,'' ten years from now, will be working in systems theycould not possibly imagine now. They will have gotten there notjust by luck, but by the full commitment of all members of theirorganizations and by dramatically different methods of publicengagement. This book is an excellent resource for starting thatjourney and for assessing the progress of efforts to date. ?James Kunde, executive director, Coalition to Improve Managementin State and Local Government Creating High-Performance Government Organizations presentspractical advice and tools that managers and innovators at everylevel of government can use in molding their organizations intoresults-oriented, mission-driven operations. Developed by atop-notch author team under the auspices of The Alliance forRedesigning Government, these recommAndations are rooted in theauthors'' years of experTrade Review"The experienced author team represented here has crafted a"how-to" guide for creating the type of organization whichtaxpayers are demanding today in the public sector?vision focused,responsive, resource-conscious, and above all, results-oriented."(?Terrell Blodgett, former Mike Hogg professor of urban management,LBJ School of Public Affairs, and associate director, PolicyResearch Institute, University of Texas) "This book is a long-awaited roadmap--the big 'why' picture,practical tips, barriers and strategies, glimpses of fascinatingpotentials of high performance government organizations. Those whoread and use it will be society builders in the truest sense."(?Neal Peirce, chair, The Citistates Group, author, and syndicatedcolumnist, Washington Post Writers Group) "This is the most challenging time for public management that Ihave seen in my 35 years of public and non-profit service. The?survivors,' ten years from now, will be working in systems theycould not possibly imagine now. They will have gotten there notjust by luck, but by the full commitment of all members of theirorganizations and by dramatically different methods of publicengagement. This book is an excellent resource for starting thatjourney and for assessing the progress of efforts to date." (?JamesKunde, executive director, Coalition to Improve Management in Stateand Local Government)Table of ContentsMEETING THE CHALLENGES OF IMPROVING GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCE. Understanding High-Performance Organizations. Challenges and Opportunities for Change in the Public Sector. Mastering the Politics of Change. KEY STEPS IN PLANNING FOR HIGH-PERFORMANCE. Preparing the Way for Change. Crafting Your Vision, Mission, and Values. Conducting Useful Organizational Assessments. Designing a Results-Driven Plan for Change. STRENGTHENING CENTRAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS TO SUPPORT HIGHPERFORMANCE. An Introduction to High-Performance Central ManagementSystems. High-Performance Budgeting Systems. High-Performance Human Resource Systems. High-Performance Procurement Systems.

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Book SynopsisFor both accounting professionals and general managers, this reference is aimed at managers in government who need to know how the government budgeting process works, where it doesn't work, and how it can be improved.Trade Review"Handbook of Government Budgeting not only covers traditionalground but the cutting edge of contemporary budget issues. For theinstructor, this book provides a valuable new source of analysis ofboth familiar issues and newer areas that are of increasingimportance. For the practitioner, the book provides an excellentsource of authoritative information across a wide range ofspecialties. Roy Meyers has included authors who have been pioneersin the development of new budgetary techniques, and whose work isnormally available only to insiders." (David G. Mathiasen, formersenior executive, White House Office of Management and Budget andthe U.S. General Accounting Office) "Handbook of Government Budgeting represents a well-thought-outdesign which will support most standard textbooks in the field. Itfeatures well-written works by many of today's best budgetthinkers: individuals who are at the cutting edge of many budgetingareas. This stimulating book will be of great value to bothundergraduate and graduate budgeting courses and to practitionerswho have an interest in current budgetary thinking. ProfessorMeyer's contribution should serve our field well for a number ofyears." (Richard E. Zody, professor, Department of Urban Affairsand Planning, and director, Institute for Public Management,Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University) "This is a fine text for guiding novitiates and seasoned budgetersalike through the vast variety of disciplines that make up theworld of budget and finance. The book strikes an effective balancebetween essential technical processes and the political realitiesembedded in spAnding the public's money." (Karen A. Stanford,executive director, Florida Commission on Government Accountabilityto the People)Table of ContentsAN OVERVIEW OF GOVERNMENT BUDGETING. Features of the Budgetary Process (J. McCaffery). Understanding the Role of Conflict in Budgeting (I. Rubin). Financial Management Reform in the Federal Government (L. Jones& J. McCaffery). Budgetary Management in the United States and in Australia, NewZealand, and the United Kingdom (A. Premchand). CREDIT MARKETS, THE ECONOMY, AND BUDGET BALANCING. Understanding and Using Government Financial Statements (J.Engstrom). The Changing World of State and Local Debt Finance (M. Hackbart& J. Ramsey). State and Local Government Budgeting: Coping with the BusinessCycle (M. Wolkoff). The Federal Budget and Economic Management (V. Ooms, et al.). The Rhetoric and Reality of Balancing Budgets (N. Caiden). TAXATION IN BUDGETING. The Major Tax Bases (J. Gravelle). Addressing Tax Expenditures in the Budgetary Process (B.Davie). Practical Methods for Projecting Revenues (S. Bretschneider &W. Gorr). The Politics of Taxation (S. Pollack). THE INFORMATIONAL FOUNDATIONS OF BUDGETING. The Bases of Accounting for Budgeting and Financial Reporting (J.Chan). Cost Measurement and Analysis (F. Thompson). Information Technology for Financial Management (R. Miranda). BUDGETING BY INSTITUTIONS. Preparing Agency Budgets (J. Rogers & M. Brown). Examining Budgets for Chief Executives (B. White). Legislatures and Budgeting (R. Meyers). Courts and Fiscal Decision Making (P. Cooper). POLITICS, MANAGEMENT, AND ANALYSIS IN BUDGETING. Cutback Budgeting (J. Savage & H. Schwartz). Strategies for Spending Advocates (R. Meyers). Budget Implementation (R. Handrick & J. Forrester). Performance-Based Budgeting (P. Joyce). Analytical Techniques for Budgeting (M. Mandell). BUDGETING OVER TIME FOR LARGE AMOUNTS. Budgeting for Capital Improvements (R. Bland & W.Clarke). Budgeting for Entitlements (J. White). Budgeting for Contingent Losses (M. Phaup & D.Torregrosa). Conclusion. The Future of Government Budgeting (R. Meyers).

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Book SynopsisPresenting more than 70 tools, The Reinventor''s Fieldbook includes hundreds of practical lessons learned, do''s and don''ts, steps to take, and pitfalls to avoid in public management and governance. Based on dozens of case studies from five countries, it covers the waterfront of high-performance public organizations, including: customer choice and customer service standards, performance measurement, and performance budgeting; employee empowerment and labor-management partnerships; managed competition and asset privatization; partnerships with communities; culture change strategies; and administrative system reform.Trade Review"The Reinventor's Fieldbook brings Banishing Bureaucracy to life. We have needed such a resource for decades. Bravo to Osborne and Plastrik." (Robert C. Bobb, city manager, City of Oakland) "Osborne and Plastrik provide a user-friAndly roadmap for invigorating government with purpose and performance. This toolbox is a real treat; it contains dozens of useful and practical ideas that can be applied by politicians and managers alike." (Allen Schick, professor of public policy, The University of Maryland; author, Modern Budgeting and The Spirit of Reform) "This Fieldbook provides critical insight and advice that will help all those interested in civic reform." (Steve Goldsmith, mayor, City of Indianapolis 1992-1999; chairman, Center on Civic Innovation, Manhattan Institute) "An extraordinary toolkit for anyone who is leading change in the public sector. The Reinventor's Fieldbook will become an essential reference guide for elected leaders and executives searching for more effective organizations." (Robert O'Neil, former city manager of Hampton, Virginia, and county executive of Fairfax County, Virginia; now president, National Academy of Public Administration) "This fieldbook is required reading for adventurous public officials ready to embark on the path to efficient, relevant government. The real-world examples of reinvention efforts around the globe are true to life, and prepare readers for both the challenges and rewards of government reform." (Beverly Stein, chair of the board of commissioners, Multnomah County, Oregon)Table of ContentsTHE CORE STRATEGY: CREATING CLARITY OF PURPOSE. 1. Improving Your Aim: Using Strategic Management to Create Clarity of DirectionVisioning Outcome Goals Steering Organizations Strategy Development Mission Statements Long-term Budget Forecasting Strategic Evaluation. 2. Clearing the Decks: Eliminating Functions That No Longer Serve Core Purposes Program Reviews Periodic Options Reviews Sunset Reviews Asset Sales Quasi Privatization Methods Devolution. 3. Uncoupling: Creating Clarity of Role by Separating Steering and Rowing Flexible Performance Frameworks. THE CONSEQUENCES STRATEGY: INTRODUCING CONSEQUENCES FOR PERFORMANCE. 4. Enterprise Management: Using Markets to Create Consequences Corporatization Enterprise Funds User Fees Internal Enterprise Management. 5. Managed Competition: Using Competitive Contracts and Benchmarks to Create Consequences Competitive Bidding Competitive Benchmarking. 6. Performance Management: Using Rewards to Create Consequences Performance Awards Psychic Pay Bonuses Gainsharing Shared Savings Efficiency Dividends Performance Pay Performance Contracts and Agreements Performance Budgets. 7. Performance Measurement: The Critical Competency. THE CUSTOMER STRATEGY: PUTTING THE CUSTOMER IN THE DRIVER'S SEAT. 8. Competitive Customer Choice: Making Customers Powerful Through Choice and Competition Competitive Public Choice Systems Vouchers Customer Information Systems Brokers. 9. Customer Quality Assurance: Making Organizations Accountable for Service Quality Service Standards Quality Guarantees Redress Complaint Systems Customer Councils and Boards Customer Service Agreements Customer Voice: A Critical Competence. THE CONTROL STRATEGY: SHIFTING CONTROL AWAY FROM THE TOP AND CENTER. 10. Organizational Empowerment: Giving Managers the Power to Manage Decentralizing Administrative Controls Site-Based Management Waiver Policies Opting Out for Chartering Beta Sites Reinvention Laboratories Intergovernmental Deregulation Mass Organizational Deregulation. 11. Employee Empowerment: Giving Frontline Employees the Power to Improve Results Delayering Management Organizational Decentralization Breaking Up Functional SilosLabor-Management Partnership Work Teams Self-Directed Teams Employee Suggestion Programs. 12. Community Empowerment: Giving Communities the Power to Solve Their Own Problems Empowerment Agreements Community Governance Bodies Community Visioning and Goal Setting Collaborative Planning Community-Based Funding Asset Transfers to Communities. THE CULTURE STRATEGY: DEVELOPING AN ENTREPRENEURIAL CULTURE. 13. Changing Habits: Creating a New Culture by Introducing New Experiences Meeting the Customers Walking in the Customer's Shoes Job Rotation Internships & Externships Cross Walking & Cross Talking Institutional Sponsors Contests Large-Scale, Real-Time Strategic Planning WorkOuts Hands-On Organizational Experiences Redesigning Work. 14. Touching Hearts: Developing a New Covenant Within Your Organization Creating New Symbols Telling New Stories Celebrating Success Honoring Failure New Rituals Investing in the Workplace Redesigning the Workplace Investing in Employees Bonding Events Sending Valentines. 15. Winning Minds: Changing Employees' Mental Models Surfacing the Givens Benchmarking Performance Site Visits Learning Groups Creating a Sense of Mission Building a Shared Vision Articulating Organizational Values, Beliefs, and Principles Using New Language In-House Schoolhouses Orienting New Members. Appendix: General Resources.

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Book SynopsisJimmy Carter entered the White House with a desire for a collegial staff that would aid his foreign-policy decision making. He wound up with a "team of rivals" who contended for influence and who fought over his every move regarding foreign affairs.Trade ReviewBetty Glad has written a thoroughly researched and richly detailed account of the Carter White House foreign policymaking process. Although there are many worthy previous scholarly works on Jimmy Carter's foreign policy and White House decision-making process, Glad's book brings new insights that she developed from years of careful examination of original documents, personal interviews, and correspondence with key players, among many other valuable sources. Her book is a model of solid academic research and analysis that will stand for years as the definitive work on this topic. * Political Science Quarterly *This is a whale of a book by a fine writer with an eye for social and psychological detail and an encyclopedia knowledge of everything that was thought and said and written by everyone involved in foreign policy formulation during every hour of the Carter administration. * American Spectator *Table of ContentsIntroductionPart 1: THE PLAYERS 1. High Expectations 2. The Foreign Policy Team 3. The Brzezinski AdvantagePart 2: EARLY COMMITMENTS 4. Early Fumbles 5. Recovery 6. Human Rights and the Soviet Target 7. Competition in the Horn of Africa 8. Negotiations with Panama 9. Dealing with Congress 10. SALT and the SenatePart 3: MIDTERM ACHIEVEMENTS 11. The Tilt toward China 12. Building the Security Relationship 13. The Impact of a Motivated Tactician 14. Maestro of the Camp David Talks 15. Support Teams and the Road AheadPart 4: CRISES AND CONFRONTATIONS 16. Confronting a Regime Change 17. Scrambling for Options 18. The Soviet Brigade "Crisis" 19. Afghanistan: Formulating a Response 20. Exacting a PricePart 5: RENEWAL OF THE COLD WAR 21. MAD and the Pursuit of PD-59 22. Shadowing the Soviets 23. The Enemy of My Enemy Is My Friend 24. The Death of the ArchbishopPart 6: FINALE 25. Operation Eagle Claw 26. The Final Months 27. Jimmy Carter and the American MissionAppendix. American and Foreign Actors: Specific Issues Notes Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisJulia R. Azari finds that when the presidency enjoys high public esteem and party polarization is low, mandate rhetoric is less frequent and employs broad themes.Trade ReviewBy evaluating Republicans and Democrats in each chapter Azari ensures that attention is not on party or personality but on the presidency.... Thus Azari's work exemplifies the strengths of what she terms presidency studies, a scholarly venture that is interdisciplinary or multidisciplinary, that employs diverse methods of inquiry, and that advances news that merits attention. This is an excellent book. -- David Henry * Journal of American History *... this book will be greatly valued by those who study American presidencies and who have an interest in the way the president's role has changed over time. The use of statistics and quantitative data is highly impressive, with Azari coding and exploring each set of data.... those interested in American politics will find themselves intrigued... * Information, Communication & Society *Table of ContentsAcknowledgmentsIntroduction: Political Institutions and the Politics of the Presidential Mandate1. Changes in Mandate Rhetoric: From the Progressive Era to the Partisan Era2. The Changing Presidential Script: Hoover, Roosevelt, and the Politics of Transition3. President of All the People? Eisenhower, Johnson, and Leadership in the Modern Era4. The Presidency in Crisis: Nixon, Carter, and the Decline of Consensus5. What an Election Is All About: Reagan, Bush, Obama, and the Age of MandatesConclusion: Delivering the People's Message

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Book SynopsisIn the spring of 1789, the Senate and House of Representatives fell into dispute regarding how to address the president. For Fear of an Elective King is Kathleen Bartoloni-Tuazon's rich account of the title controversy and its meanings.Trade ReviewThis book is tremendously rich in its historical account of the title controversy and in showing the dynamics of that controversy in a new and interesting way. The author reveals that a controversy that had previously seemed like nothing more than an odd 'sideshow' is actually illustrative of a fundamental shift inthe republican character of the country. She also demonstrates that the controversy played a decisive role in republicanizing the Constitution and, by doing so, making the Constitution stronger. -- Benjamin A. Kleinerman * American Historical Review *[T]his is a first-rate scholarly work. The text supports the fact that the author has diligently researched the use of titles within the US during this period. Her research is also responsible for her deep knowledge of the national debate over a presidential title. Helpful to scholars and advanced students will be the 56 pages of notes and the 16-page bibliography. A mandatory acquisition for four-year institutions and major public libraries. Summing Up: Essential. Most public and academic levels/libraries. -- J. J. Fox, Jr. * CHOICE *Bartoloni-Tuazon's well-crafted book investigates popular conceptions of the presidency. It examines the controversy surrounding John Adams’s attempt to grant Washington an official title at the opening of the first session of Congress. In this, Bartoloni-Tuazon understands the Senate’s attempt to grant the president the title 'His Highness the President of the United States of America' as a key problem of post-Revolutionary political culture and not as a frivolous diversion that distracted from the real problems of governing the new republic. -- Andrew J. B. Fagal * Reviews in American History *Kathleen Bartoloni-Tuazon has written a small but ambitious work on the presidential title debate that occupied the new Congress in May 1789. She offers a meticulously researched and well-written study of the controversy. -- Sandra Moats * Journal of American History *This delightfully well-written and meticulously researched book is by far the fullest and finest study of the legislative debate over a presidential title, and it is the only study of the public debate over the controversy. -- Stuart Leibiger * Journal of the Early Republic *This is an outstanding work of historical writing. All of Bartoloni-Tuazon's assertions are strongly backed up with historical evidence. The book is thoroughly researched (with fifty-five pages of notes), and includes a very useful bibliography. In sum, this book is a balanced and thorough examination of an important episode in American history. The title controversy decided that America—at least until the twentieth century—would have a presidency of moderation with a lack of pageantry. -- Benjamin Huggins * Journal of the American Revolution *Throughout, Bartoloni-Tuazon's deployment of well-chosen quotations render sthe dispute, in all its iterations, freshly vivid.... Bartoloni-Tuazon absolutely demonstrates the importance of the titles controversy to the early development of the US presidency and to our understanding of contemporary American political sensibilities. She also, not always the case with deeply researched work, tells a thoroughly good story. -- Finn Pollard * American Studies *Table of ContentsIntroduction: The Title Controversy and the Early PresidencyChapter 1. "An Improper Distinction of Rank": The Persistence of TitlesChapter 2. The Third Body of Washington: Sovereignties in ConfusionChapter 3. Protecting the Presidency: A Republican DilemmaChapter 4. Debating a "Doubtful Power": The Legislative Battle EngagedChapter 5. "Strange Contradictions": The People Confront Status DistinctionChapter 6. A "Dangerous Vice": Leaders under ScrutinyConclusion: The Path to American Democratic LeadershipAppendix A: Senate Resolution on a Presidential TitleNotes Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisThis book uses hundreds of hours of newly opened interviews and other sources to illuminate the life and times of the nation''s forty-second president, Bill Clinton. Combining the authoritative perspective of these inside accounts with the analytic powers of some of America's most distinguished presidential scholars, the essays assembled here offer a major advance in our collective understanding of the Clinton White House. Included are path-breaking chapters on the major domestic and foreign policy initiatives of the Clinton years, as well as objective discussions of political success and failure. 42 is the first book to make extensive use of previously closed interviews collected for the Clinton Presidential History Project, conducted by the Presidential Oral History Program of the University of Virginia's Miller Center. These interviews, recorded by teams of scholars working under a veil of strict confidentiality, explored officials' memories of their service with PresidentTrade Review"42 hits a home run. From its introduction to its conclusion, this lively collection of essays by the nation's leading presidential scholars dissects the presidency of Bill Clinton by exploiting a unique resource: oral history interviews with over 130 individuals, including Cabinet officers, political advisors, members of Congress, and assorted foreign dignitaries. These interviews provide the foundation for a series of astute commentaries on the Clinton presidency. This deftly written and authoritative study is a must-read for students of the American presidency and of contemporary politics." -- Stephen F. Knott, Professor of National Security Affairs, United States Naval War College"Drawing on the rich resources of the Miller Center's innovative oral history program, 42 offers impressively fair-minded assessments of 'the paradox that was Bill Clinton' and of his `tainted success’ as president." -- William E Leuchtenburg, author of The American President: From Teddy Roosevelt to Bill Clinton"For anyone interested in Bill Clinton's presidency, nothing compares to the accounts provided here in 42. The accomplished scholars writing in this volume deftly weave insights from an extraordinary collection of on-the-record interviews with key administration officials into a riveting analysis of the political context in which that president—and that paradoxical presidency—both succeeded as well as fell short of expectations. It is all here: deep coverage of domestic policy, foreign policy and party politics of that period provide a thoughtful foundation for understanding the path leading to our contemporary political environment." -- Nancy Kassop, State University of New York at New Paltz"In 42, Michael Nelson, Barbara A. Perry, and Russell L. Riley have achieved a rare meld of political science analysis and oral history verisimilitude. This is an indispensable document about the Clinton presidency." -- David Levering Lewis, Julius Silver University Professor and Professor of HistoryEmeritusNew York University, author of W. E. B. Du Bois"This book makes an original and significant contribution to presidency studies and American politics with its comprehensive assessment of the Clinton presidency. The range of perspectives and topics will engage scholars and policymakers about the political leadership, policy successes, and challenges of one of the most consequential presidencies in the twentieth century. The authors made good use of the unique primary resource of transcripts in the William J. Clinton Presidential History Project of the University of Virginia's Miller Center. By incorporating the perspectives of administration officials into scholarly commentary on politics, domestic policy, and foreign policy, 42 presents a complete and informative evaluation of the Clinton presidency." -- Meena Bose, Executive Dean of the Peter S. Kalikow School of GovernmentPublic Policyand International Affairs and Director of the Peter S. Kalikow Center for the Study of the American Presidency, Hofstra University, author of Shaping and Signaling Presidential Policy: The National Security Decision Making of Eisenhower and Kennedy"This book contains invaluable, deeply probing, highly readable scholarship on Bill Clinton's remarkable if complicated presidency. 42 profits greatly from a trove of oral history interviews with key participants." -- Thomas E. Cronin, Colorado College, co-author of The Paradoxes of the American PresidencyTable of ContentsForeword Elaine Kamarck Preface Michael Nelson, Barbara A. Perry, and Russell L. Riley Bill Clinton's Road to the White House Introduction: History and Bill Clinton Russell L. Riley Part I POLITICS 1. Redividing Government: National Elections in the Clinton Years and Beyond Michael Nelson 2. Triangulation: Position and Leadership in Clinton’s Domestic Policy Bruce F. Nesmith and Paul J. Quirk Part II DOMESTIC AND ECONOMIC POLICY 3. Compromise and Confrontation: Clinton’s Evolving Relationship with Congress Sean M. Theriault, Patrick T. Hickey, and Megan Moeller 4. Root Canal Politics: Economic Policy Making in the New Administration Brendan J. Doherty 5. The Broken Places: The Clinton Impeachment and American Politics Andrew Rudalevige 6. Clinton and Welfare Reform: An Oral History Michael Nelson 7. Hillary Rodham Clinton: Recasting the Role of First Lady Barbara A. Perry Part III FOREIGN POLICY 8. The Reluctant Grand Strategist at War: Diplomacy and Force in Bosnia and Kosovo Spencer D. Bakich 9. Peacemaker’s Progress: Bill Clinton, Northern Ireland, and the Middle East Robert A. Strong Conclusion: Clinton’s Legacy for Politics and Government Sidney M. Milkis Appendix 1: Interviewees for the William J. Clinton Presidential History Project Appendix 2: Interviewers for the William J. Clinton Presidential History Project

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