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Yale University Press Whistleblowers Honesty in America from Washington
Book SynopsisA magisterial exploration of whistleblowing in America, from the Revolutionary War to the Trump era A brisk and interesting (Jill Lepore, New Yorker) exploration of whistleblowing in America, from the Revolutionary War to the Trump eraPROSE Award winner in theGovernment, Policy and Politics category Misconduct by those in high places is always dangerous to reveal. Whistleblowers thus face conflicting impulses: by challenging and exposing transgressions by the powerful, they perform a vital public serviceyet they always suffer for it. This episodic history brings to light how whistleblowing, an important but unrecognized cousin of civil disobedience, has held powerful elites accountable in America. Analyzing a range of whistleblowing episodes, from the corrupt Revolutionary War commodore Esek Hopkins (whose dismissal led in 1778 to the first whistleblower protection law) to Edward Snowden, to the dishonesty of Donald Trump, Allison Stanger reveals the centrality of whistleblowing tTrade Review“[An] exceptionally sharp forthcoming book.”—Bret Stephens, New York Times “A brisk and interesting history.”—Jill Lepore, New Yorker “I believe Stanger’s book provides a valuable analysis, also for non-Americans. (…) Stanger shows a coherence in the historical actions she puts forward as instances of whistleblowing. (…) very inspirational” – Wim Vandekerckhove, Philosophy of ManagementWinner in the PROSE Awards Government, Policy and Politics category, sponsored by the Association of American Publishers"A stunningly original, deeply insightful, and compelling analysis of the profound conflicts we have faced over whistleblowing, national security, and democracy from our nation's founding to the Age of Trump."—Geoffrey R. Stone, author of Perilous Times: Free Speech in Wartime"The depth, breadth and power of the national security state should concern every American who cares about our democracy. Allison Stanger has woven interviews, insights, and great stories into a compelling argument for why we must celebrate and protect whistleblowers as the indispensable guardians of our national ideals."—Anne-Marie Slaughter, author of The Chessboard and the Web"This clear-eyed, sobering book narrates a history of whistle-blowing, from the American Revolution to Snowden to Comey, and delivers the verdict that the republic is at risk—a must read."—Danielle Allen, author of Our Declaration
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Rowman & Littlefield Code of Federal Regulations, Title 14 Aeronautics
Book SynopsisTitle 14 presents regulations governing the activities of the Department of Transportation and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration in the areas of aeronautics and space, including: aircraft, airmen, airspace, air traffic, certification of air carriers and operations, and airports. Additions and revisions to this section of the code are posted annually by January. Publication follows within six months.
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LEGARE STREET PR A Treatise On Judicial Evidence
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Princeton University Press The President Who Would Not Be King Executive
Book SynopsisTrade Review"Winner of the Thomas M. Cooley Book Prize, Georgetown Center for the Constitution""Finalist for the George Washington Prize, Washington College, the Gilder Lehrman Institute, and George Washington’s Mount Vernon"
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Cambridge University Press Stateness and Democracy in East Asia
Book SynopsisDemocratization and state building are fundamental political processes, yet scholars cannot agree on which process should be prioritized in order to put countries on a positive path of institutional development. Where much of the existing literature on the state-democracy nexus focuses on quantitative cross-national data, this volume offers a theoretically grounded regional analysis built around in-depth qualitative case studies. The chapters examine cases of successful democratic consolidation (South Korea, Taiwan), defective democracy (Philippines, Indonesia, East Timor), and autocratic reversal (Cambodia, Thailand). The book''s evidence challenges the dominant ''state first, democracy later'' argument, demonstrating instead that stateness is neither a sufficient nor a necessary condition for democratic consolidation. The authors not only show that democratization can become trapped in path-dependent processes, but also that the system-level organization of informal networks plays a Trade Review'Croissant and Hellmann have assembled an impressive volume around a theme of immense scholarly and practical importance - namely, the relationship between state capacity and democracy. Together, the chapters in this volume offer a nuanced view of the way in which state capacity and democracy interact and co-evolve in a variety of country contexts.' Allen Hicken, University of Michigan'By focusing on the state-democracy nexus, this volume unpacks the various theoretical and conceptual relationships between stateness and democratic consolidation. Drawing on a collection of empirically rich case studies of democratic transitions in Asia, the authors inductively generate new insights into the complicated and varied pathways to and from democracy. Hellmann and Croissant have put together a refreshing take on democracy in a region where political reform is tenuous and a moment in the world when democracy's prospects are fraught.' Joseph Wong, University of Toronto'This study contributes to the existing research by recognizing the effects of informal institutions and networks on shaping state capacity … This book will be relevant to scholars of state-democracy relations and Asian studies in general … Recommended.' X. Li, Choice MagazineTable of Contents1. Introduction: Rethinking Stateness and Democracy in Asia Aurel Croissant and Olli Hellmann; 2. State Building and Democratization: The Sequencing Debate and Evidence from East Asia Tuong Vu; 3. South Korea's Democracy and the Legacies of the Developmental State Olli Hellmann; 4. After Hegemony: State Capacity, the Quality of Democracy, and the Legacies of the Party-State in Democratic Taiwan Kharis Templeman; 5. Democratization Interrupted: The Parallel State and the Demise of Democracy in Thailand Paul Chambers; 6. Weak State and the Limits of Democratization in Cambodia, 1993–2017 Kheang Un; 7. The Institutional Roots of Defective Democracy in The Philippines Erik Martinez Kuhonta and Nhu Truong; 8. Stateness and State Capacity in Post-Authoritarian Indonesia: Securing Democracy's Survival, Entrenching its Low Quality Marcus Mietzner; 9. As Good as it Gets? Stateness and Democracy in East Timor Aurel Croissant and Rebecca Abu Sharkh; 10. Stateness and Democracy: Evidence From East Asia and Cross-Regional Comparisons Aurel Croissant and Olli Hellmann; Index.
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The New Press Demolition Agenda
Book SynopsisA sweeping account of the first Trump administration’s systematic dismantling of the national agencies that protect our health, safety, and climate—and the progressive and equitable political future that is possible when we put people over power and greed “The sort of book that journalists, activists, and historians may want to keep on their shelves—forever.” —Forbes Magazine Now revised with a new preface and final chapter on what to expect from the current administration and how we can secure a thriving collective future—both socially and economically In the wake of a return to Trump-era governance, Demolition Agenda is more urgent than ever, revealing the ministration’s destruction of our government institutions—exposing Americans to greater risks while empowering corporate interests. Thomas O. McGarity, author, legal scholar, and former president of Center for Progressive Reform, profiles the toxic leaders and intricate strategies that the Trump administration employed to rid the government of protective policies and institutions—harming the health of a nation and accelerating climate change and economic turmoil. Including: Scott Pruitt’s corruption scandal at the EPA Elaine Chao’s weakening of transportation safety measures Ryan Zinke’s stint as secretary of the interior before he faced eighteen federal inquiries and was fired And the actions and impacts of other controversial figures such as Rick Perry, Betsy DeVos, Sonny Perdue, and Andrew Puzder While chronicling these abuses of power that defined the first Trump administration, McGarity also provides precise clarity on what we can continue to expect from the rest of his current term, what further harm can be done, and what this means for the future of our nation. While harrowing at times, Demolition Agenda ends hopefully, with a new chapter that provides a road map for future progressive politicians to reinstate a safe, healthy, and equitable society for all Americans—and most importantly, regain their trust.
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Indiana University Press Defending the Filibuster The Soul of the Senate
Book SynopsisOffers a stimulating assessment of the issues surrounding current debates on the filibusterTrade ReviewRegardless of whether you agree with [the authors'] conclusions, the book will be a must read for anyone who wants to be a part of the debate about how to improve the function of the Senate. (Reviewing a previous edition) * Roll Call *Legislative battles over healthcare and the federal budget have spurred demands to reform or abolish the filibuster in the US Senate. The authors argue that the filibuster is fundamental to the very character of the Senate, and that it protects the rights of the minority in American politics. * Survival *Arenberg and Dove successfully explain why, despite its flaws, the filibuster is worth preserving or reforming rather than eliminating. (Reviewing a previous edition) * ForeWord Reviews *Clearly written and amply supported, Defending the Filibuster is a must-read for all Americans, especially during these highly contentious times. * joannalouisejohnson.com *An impassioned and cogent defense of the Senate's most controversial practice. * Kirkus Reviews *Rich in historical anecdotes about instances when the strange antics to delay Senate decisions actually led to better policy making, this book will become the 'go to' authority on the filibuster. This volume should be valuable to general readers, students, and research faculty. . . . Highly recommended. (Reviewing a previous edition.) * Choice *Table of ContentsForewordPrefaceChapter One Soul of the SenateChapter Two Filibuster, Cloture, and Unfettered Amendment Chapter Three History of the FilibusterChapter Four Polarized Politics and the Use and Abuse of the FilibusterChapter Five Criticisms of the FilibusterChapter Six The Dangers of Overzealous ReformChapter Seven Related Tactics: HoldsChapter Eight Related Tactics: Filling the Amendment TreeChapter Nine Circumventing the Filibuster: Reconciliation Chapter Ten Reforming the Filibuster: The Constitutional OptionChapter Eleven Reforming the Filibuster: The Nuclear OptionChapter Twelve Bring In the CotsChapter Thirteen Defending the FilibusterEpilogueAppendix Bibliography
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Cambridge University Press Government Accountability Sources and Materials
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Legare Street Press The Queen Vs. Louis Riel Accused and Convicted of
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Hassell Street Press Jamaica an Island Mosaic
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Cambridge University Press The Kenyan Tjrc
Book SynopsisBetween 1963 and 2008 Kenya experienced systematic atrocities, economic crimes, ethnic violence, and the illegal taking of land. To come to terms with these historical injustices and gross violations of human rights, the Kenyan Truth, Justice and Reconciliation Commission (TJRC) was established. From the perspective of an insider and academic expert, The Kenyan TJRC: An Outsider''s View from the Inside reveals for the first time the debates and decisions made within the Commission, including how the Kenyan Commission became the first such commission to recommend that its Chair be prosecuted for gross violations of human rights. This book is one of the few insider accounts of a truth commission, and one of the few that reflects on the limitations and opportunities of such a commission. The Kenyan TJRC provides lessons and recommendations to those interested in addressing historical injustices through a truth commission process. The full copy of the Final Report of the Kenyan TJRC, alongTrade Review'The Kenyan TJRC provides the fascinating, definitive history of the Kenyan Truth, Justice and Reconciliation Commission that Kenya's own government sought to suppress. Unlike any other text, Slye offers an equally unforgettable human story about how a courageous outsider fought to keep a process fair, so that even a deeply flawed human rights institution could make a difference.' Harold Hongju Koh, Yale Law School, Former Legal Adviser and Assistant Secretary for Human Rights, US Department of State'Applying a Band-Aid to gaping national wounds has become a political habit in Kenya, but for true healing to take place, the country needs to go deeper. The story of how the TJRC was born, the hurdles it negotiated in order to do its work, the heart-breaking evidence it heard and its eventual findings must surely be part of that process. It's good to see this finally published.' Michela Wrong, author of It's Our Turn to Eat: The Story of a Kenyan Whistleblower'Ronald C. Slye tells us the unvarnished truth about the complex and sometimes tortuous story of the Kenyan TJRC. Perhaps even more importantly he draws crucial lessons for negotiators and activists alike. A must read for all those working in the fields of transitional justice and peacebuilding!' David Tolbert, President of the International Center for Transitional Justice'This fascinating book delves into the fissures that emerged among the commissioners, why the international members of the commission issued a dissent from some of the body's findings, and the broader implications of the commission's work for Kenya and other postconflict societies. Slye's book makes for compelling reading, whether he is discussing the personal foibles of the commissioners, the backroom negotiations and compromises that mark such work, the legal issues involved, or the broader context of Kenyan politics.' Nicolas van de Walle, Foreign AffairsTable of ContentsList of maps, photos and cartoons; Foreword by Desmond Tutu; Acknowledgements; Timeline; Introduction; 1. The end game; 2. The most expansive mandate; 3. The elephant in the room; 4. I am Kenyan: voices of the Wanachi; 5. The elephant returns; 6. Ships passing in the night: the ICC, the Kenyan government, and the TJRC; Index.
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Cambridge University Press Stateness and Democracy in East Asia
Book SynopsisDemocratization and state building are fundamental political processes, yet scholars cannot agree on which process should be prioritized in order to put countries on a positive path of institutional development. Where much of the existing literature on the state-democracy nexus focuses on quantitative cross-national data, this volume offers a theoretically grounded regional analysis built around in-depth qualitative case studies. The chapters examine cases of successful democratic consolidation (South Korea, Taiwan), defective democracy (Philippines, Indonesia, East Timor), and autocratic reversal (Cambodia, Thailand). The book''s evidence challenges the dominant ''state first, democracy later'' argument, demonstrating instead that stateness is neither a sufficient nor a necessary condition for democratic consolidation. The authors not only show that democratization can become trapped in path-dependent processes, but also that the system-level organization of informal networks plays a key role in shaping the outcome of democratic transitions.Trade Review'Croissant and Hellmann have assembled an impressive volume around a theme of immense scholarly and practical importance - namely, the relationship between state capacity and democracy. Together, the chapters in this volume offer a nuanced view of the way in which state capacity and democracy interact and co-evolve in a variety of country contexts.' Allen Hicken, University of Michigan'By focusing on the state-democracy nexus, this volume unpacks the various theoretical and conceptual relationships between stateness and democratic consolidation. Drawing on a collection of empirically rich case studies of democratic transitions in Asia, the authors inductively generate new insights into the complicated and varied pathways to and from democracy. Hellmann and Croissant have put together a refreshing take on democracy in a region where political reform is tenuous and a moment in the world when democracy's prospects are fraught.' Joseph Wong, University of Toronto'This study contributes to the existing research by recognizing the effects of informal institutions and networks on shaping state capacity … This book will be relevant to scholars of state-democracy relations and Asian studies in general … Recommended.' X. Li, Choice MagazineTable of Contents1. Introduction: Rethinking Stateness and Democracy in Asia Aurel Croissant and Olli Hellmann; 2. State Building and Democratization: The Sequencing Debate and Evidence from East Asia Tuong Vu; 3. South Korea's Democracy and the Legacies of the Developmental State Olli Hellmann; 4. After Hegemony: State Capacity, the Quality of Democracy, and the Legacies of the Party-State in Democratic Taiwan Kharis Templeman; 5. Democratization Interrupted: The Parallel State and the Demise of Democracy in Thailand Paul Chambers; 6. Weak State and the Limits of Democratization in Cambodia, 1993–2017 Kheang Un; 7. The Institutional Roots of Defective Democracy in The Philippines Erik Martinez Kuhonta and Nhu Truong; 8. Stateness and State Capacity in Post-Authoritarian Indonesia: Securing Democracy's Survival, Entrenching its Low Quality Marcus Mietzner; 9. As Good as it Gets? Stateness and Democracy in East Timor Aurel Croissant and Rebecca Abu Sharkh; 10. Stateness and Democracy: Evidence From East Asia and Cross-Regional Comparisons Aurel Croissant and Olli Hellmann; Index.
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Nova Science Publishers Inc Elder Justice: Abuse, Legislation and Financial
Book SynopsisSeniors in nursing homes are among the people most vulnerable to life-threatening consequences of abuse and neglect. Across the country, that vulnerability is being exploited in unimaginably cruel ways in nursing homes that are unsafe, understaffed, and uninterested in providing even the most basic humane level of care. Chapter 1 looks at elder abuse and especially nursing home abuse. Elder abuse is a complex issue. As such, it often leads to calls for a multifaceted policy response that combines public health interventions, social services programs, and law enforcement. Chapter 2 provides a brief legislative history of the Elder Justice Act, summarises elder justice provisions enacted as part of the ACA, and describes administrative efforts related to implementation and funding, along with several issues for Congress regarding the act's reauthorisation. Elder financial exploitation -- the fraudulent or illegal use of an older adult's funds or property -- has far-reaching effects on victims and society. Chapter 3 examines the status of HHS's efforts to compile nationwide data through NAMRS on the extent of financial exploitation and the challenges involved, and what is known about the costs of financial exploitation to victims and others.Table of ContentsPreface; Not Forgotten: Protecting Americans from Abuse and Neglect in Nursing Homes; The Elder Justice Act: Background and Issues for Congress; Elder Justice: HHS Could Do More to Encourage State Reporting on the Costs of Financial Exploitation; Index.
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Nova Science Publishers Inc U.S. Department of Justice Asset Forfeiture
Book SynopsisIn the nearly 25 years since the Comprehensive Crime Control Act of 1984 authorised federal officials to implement a national asset forfeiture program, asset forfeiture has become one of the most powerful tools for targeting criminals, including drug dealers and white collar criminals, who prey on the vulnerable for financial gain. Forfeiture statutes are now prevalent throughout the federal legal code and their use, along with other important anti-crime measures, has had a significant impact on crime. One of the most important provisions of asset forfeiture is the authorisation to share federal forfeiture proceeds with co-operating state and local law enforcement agencies. The Department of Justice Asset Forfeiture Program serves not only to deter crime but also to provide valuable additional resources to state and local law enforcement agencies. This book examines the U.S. Department of Justice Asset Forfeiture Policy Manual and Guide to Equitable Sharing Manual, with a focus on assisting state and local law enforcement agencies participating in the program by clarifying the directives they must follow to obtain and use equitably shared funds.
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Nova Science Publishers Inc Federal Acquisitions: Savings Strategies
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Nova Science Publishers Inc Federal Contractors: Past Performance
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Nova Science Publishers Inc U.S. Science & Engineering Workforce: Employment
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Nova Science Publishers Inc Foreclosure Rescue Schemes & Federal Efforts to
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Nova Science Publishers Inc Federal Agencies & the Transfer & Reprogramming
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Nova Science Publishers Inc Federal Intelligence Spending: Elements &
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Nova Science Publishers Inc Sanctions Way: Issues & Use by the United States
Book SynopsisEconomic sanctions on Russian individuals, entities, and sectors have been a key part of the U.S. response to Russia''s annexation of the Crimean region of Ukraine and Russia''s efforts to destabilize eastern Ukraine. This book discusses the economic implications of the U.S. sanctions on Russia. The book continues by examining U.S. sanctions in several other countries including Cuba, Iran, North Korea, and Burma.
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Nova Science Publishers Inc Challenges to the Federal Prison System &
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Nova Science Publishers Inc Federal User Fees: Design, Collection, Use &
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Nova Science Publishers Inc Federal Regulations: Cost Estimation, Rulemaking
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Monash University Publishing Courting Power: Law, Democracy & the Public
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Nova Science Publishers, Inc. The Legal Issues Surrounding Marijuana
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Oxford University Press, USA Executive Power of the European Union
Book SynopsisThe picture of Brussels-based bureaucrats exercising wide-ranging, arbitrary executive powers with no accountability is one of the favourite images conjured by Eurosceptics across the political spectrum. What truth is there in the image? This book aims to bring the EU''s executive powers out of the shadows by mapping the evolution and current form of the EU''s various executive actors, their powers, and the mechanisms for holding them accountable. In doing so it provides a rich understanding of the way in which the EU''s institutional and legal framework fits within national constitutional presumptions about how power should be controlled and accountability achieved.Covering both the political executive and the administrative executive at the EU institutional level, the book analyses their relationship with national executive power, and traces the historical evolution of executive order in Europe from the Peace of Westphalia through classic inter-governmental organizations to the allegTrade ReviewThis book takes a holistic approach; rather than providing an in-depth analysis of a particlar institution, Curtin analyses the political and administrative branches of the Council and the Commission as well as non-majoritarian agencies. It is the inclusive approach that makes this well written and clearly structured book stand out from other studies in the area. * Helena Ekelund, University of Nottingham, Political Studies Review *Table of ContentsI TOPOGRAPHY AND LAYERED SEDIMENTS; II TIDES OF EU REFORM; III A LIVING EU CONSTITUTION
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John Clark Smith The Fog of Assumptions
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