Political leaders and leadership Books

Book SynopsisIn this provocative predecessor to Fatal Politics, presidential tapes expert Ken Hughes provides a shocking new perspective on a pattern of illegal actions by Richard Nixon only partly exposed by the Watergate scandal. Going back to the final months of the Johnson administration, Hughes reveals how Nixon secretly undermined the Paris peace talks with the Vietnamese.

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Book SynopsisDuring the period around volume three of the Retirement Series, James Madison remained largely at Montpelier. Madison’s correspondence in this period was wide-ranging and included replies to requests for advice from President James Monroe. His exchange of letters with Thomas Jefferson dealt primarily with the construction and financing of the university and the search for professors.

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Book SynopsisDuring the period covered by this volume, James Madison continued to deal with the United States' vexing relations with Europe. While firmly rejecting Britain's maritime policy in his Examination of the British Doctrine, published here for the first time with annotations, Madison actively promoted negotiations with the British government for an amicable settlement of these matters.

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Book SynopsisPrevious biographies of Abraham Lincoln have typically focused on his experiences in the White House. In Becoming Lincoln, historian William Freehling instead emphasizes the prewar years, revealing how Lincoln came to be the extraordinary leader who would guide America through its most bitter chapter.

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Book SynopsisIlluminates George Washington's life, more fully explicating his character and his achievements. Arranged thematically, the book's chapters focus on important and controversial issues, achieving a depth not possible in a traditional biography.

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Book SynopsisIn late August 1780, Gen. George Washington was buoyed by expectations that French reinforcements would participate in an attack on New York City and that a southern army was poised to advance through South Carolina and possibly regain Charleston.

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Book SynopsisMostly hidden from public view, scores of putative locks of George Washington's hair are held in the collections of America's historical societies, public and academic archives, and museums. Excavating the origins of these bodily artifacts, Keith Beutler uncovers a forgotten strand of early American memory practices and emerging patriotic identity.Trade ReviewHow do you cherish the memory of your dead father? Keith Beutler’s fascinating book suggests this is more complicated than we might expect. In investigating this unexplored aspect of the founding, Beutler reveals there is more here than meets the eye." - Robert G. Parkinson, Binghamton University, author of The Common Cause: Creating Race and Nation in the American Revolution

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Book SynopsisExamines the US presidential election of 1824 as a critical contest in the nation’s political history, full of colourful characters and brimming with unexpected twists. This election inaugurated the transition from the sedate elections of the Jeffersonian era toward the showier yet also more democratized presidential races of Jacksonian America.

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Book SynopsisThe death of a chief executive, regardless of the circumstances is always a moment of reckoning and reflection. This volume brings together renowned and emerging scholars to examine how different generations and communities of Americans have eulogized and remembered US presidents since George Washington’s death in 1799.

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Book SynopsisFirst published in 1958 by Charles Scribner's Sons, Independent Man is the only book-length biography of one of Michigan's most remarkable men. His many careers embraced both the business and political spheres. Couzens was a prominent businessman who helped shape Ford Motor Company, but he left the company when he and Henry Ford clashed over politics.

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Book Synopsis"...An excellent and balanced review of the justice's first years on the Court." (National Review) The paperback edition includes a provocative new Afterword by the author bringing the book up to date by assessing Justice Thomas's performance, and the reaction to his decisions, during the last five years.Trade ReviewGerber's book is a breath of fresh air, because it treats Justice Thomas and his work with respect and intellectual curiosity. * Ideas on Liberty *...the most comprehensive and incisive account of Thomas' political philosophy to date. * First Things *...An excellent and balanced review of the justice's first years on the Court. * National Review *The virtue of Scott Gerber's new study ... is that it puts in better perspective Thomas's whole career. * The Weekly Standard *Gerber is scrupulously honest in dissecting Thomas' opinions, their legal background, and their place in the Court's jurisprudence, and he demonstrates his own excellent capabilities as an objective, fair, thoughtful, and thorough scholar. * The Federal Lawyer *Elevates the debate and thereby does a great service to Justice Thomas, the Court, and the country * Green Bag *Table of ContentsI Politics 1 Judging Thomas 2 The "Natural Law Thing" II Law 3 Civil Rights 4 Civil Liberties 5 Federalism III Law and Politics 6 Conclusion

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Book SynopsisDespite her disabilities, Helen Keller worked tirelessly for human rights and other political issues.Trade ReviewNielsen has compiled an outstanding collection, including many letters and photos that are being published for the first time. And even if you didn't grow up in Alabama, you may still marvel about how a little girl from Tuscumbia not only beat the odds but also blazed trails. * Dallas Morning News *The book's compactness, straightforward writing style, and revolutionary approach make The Radical Lives of Helen Keller invaluable for both teachers and scholars. Keller would be delighted that Nielsen allowed her her Scotch. * Journal of American History *If you have not read Kim Nielsen's The Radical Lifes of Helen Keller, then I highly recommend it. As a person who has labored through numerous thick volumes on the life of this remarkable deaf-blind woman, I am delighted with Nielsen's concise and refreshing scholarly work. She examines Keller's life from a Disability Studies perspective. The book is enjoyable and easy to read, and it captures Keller's political dimension with great detail, based on such additional-and sometimes chilling-sources as military intelligence and FBI files. Nielsen does great justice to both the subject of her book and to Disability Studies as an emerging field. * Journal of Deaf Studies and Deaf Education *As a person who has labored through numerous thick volumes on the life of this remarkable deaf-blind woman, I am delighted with Nielsen’s concise and refreshing scholarly work. * Journal of Deaf Studies and Deaf Education *Radical Lives fills out an important dimension of our cultural memory of the adult Helen Keller. * Ms. Magazine *Stunning final chapter. * The Yale Review *The Radical Lives of Helen Keller thus is an important, essential guide for any who would receive a well-rounded survey of her life. * The Midwest Book Review *Nielsen's book gives us a Helen Keller for our times. We meet a complex person whose politics defy our reductionist knowledge about her, whose lived experience makes for compelling reading. The Radical Lives of Helen Keller renders three-dimensional, perhaps for the first time, a figure who all too often is known to the world, but known in minimalist flatness merely as a symbol of overcoming disability. Nielsen shows us that there is so much more to Kellera political activist, theorist, and intellectual with unconventional, and, yes, even uncomfortable, opinions. She forthrightly explores these contradictions, in lucid, readable prose, to allow a very real version of Helen Keller to emerge from the darkness. -- Lennard J. Davis,author of Bending Over Backwards: Essays on Disability and the BodyConstitutes an important contribution to both the bibliography on Helen Keller and the advancement of disability studies. . . . Nielsen draws on a diverse and revealing body of source materials to give shape and dimension to key topics and arguments. . . . Nielsen does a particularly effective job of giving voice to Keller by drawing on letters, writings, and the statements of others; the direct quotes from Keller that she includesand there are a multitudeenliven the text and strengthen the reader’s sense of Keller as an intellectual and a person as well as of the times which she lived. This sophisticated use of sources and quotes yields a strong, riveting narrative. * Sign Language Studies *Table of ContentsAcknowledgments Timeline Introduction 1 I Do Not Like This World As It Is: 1900-1924 2 The Call of the Sightless: 1924-1937 3 Manna in My Desert Places: 1937-1948 4 I Will Not Allow Polly to Climb a Pyramid: 1948-1968 5 One of the Least Free People on Earth: The Making and Remaking of Helen Keller Notes Bibliography Index About the Author

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Book SynopsisDespite her disabilities, Helen Keller worked tirelessly for human rights and other political issues.Trade ReviewNielsen has compiled an outstanding collection, including many letters and photos that are being published for the first time. And even if you didn't grow up in Alabama, you may still marvel about how a little girl from Tuscumbia not only beat the odds but also blazed trails. * Dallas Morning News *The book's compactness, straightforward writing style, and revolutionary approach make The Radical Lives of Helen Keller invaluable for both teachers and scholars. Keller would be delighted that Nielsen allowed her her Scotch. * Journal of American History *If you have not read Kim Nielsen's The Radical Lifes of Helen Keller, then I highly recommend it. As a person who has labored through numerous thick volumes on the life of this remarkable deaf-blind woman, I am delighted with Nielsen's concise and refreshing scholarly work. She examines Keller's life from a Disability Studies perspective. The book is enjoyable and easy to read, and it captures Keller's political dimension with great detail, based on such additional-and sometimes chilling-sources as military intelligence and FBI files. Nielsen does great justice to both the subject of her book and to Disability Studies as an emerging field. * Journal of Deaf Studies and Deaf Education *As a person who has labored through numerous thick volumes on the life of this remarkable deaf-blind woman, I am delighted with Nielsen’s concise and refreshing scholarly work. * Journal of Deaf Studies and Deaf Education *Radical Lives fills out an important dimension of our cultural memory of the adult Helen Keller. * Ms. Magazine *Stunning final chapter. * The Yale Review *The Radical Lives of Helen Keller thus is an important, essential guide for any who would receive a well-rounded survey of her life. * The Midwest Book Review *Nielsen's book gives us a Helen Keller for our times. We meet a complex person whose politics defy our reductionist knowledge about her, whose lived experience makes for compelling reading. The Radical Lives of Helen Keller renders three-dimensional, perhaps for the first time, a figure who all too often is known to the world, but known in minimalist flatness merely as a symbol of overcoming disability. Nielsen shows us that there is so much more to Kellera political activist, theorist, and intellectual with unconventional, and, yes, even uncomfortable, opinions. She forthrightly explores these contradictions, in lucid, readable prose, to allow a very real version of Helen Keller to emerge from the darkness. -- Lennard J. Davis,author of Bending Over Backwards: Essays on Disability and the BodyConstitutes an important contribution to both the bibliography on Helen Keller and the advancement of disability studies. . . . Nielsen draws on a diverse and revealing body of source materials to give shape and dimension to key topics and arguments. . . . Nielsen does a particularly effective job of giving voice to Keller by drawing on letters, writings, and the statements of others; the direct quotes from Keller that she includesand there are a multitudeenliven the text and strengthen the reader’s sense of Keller as an intellectual and a person as well as of the times which she lived. This sophisticated use of sources and quotes yields a strong, riveting narrative. * Sign Language Studies *Table of ContentsAcknowledgments Timeline Introduction 1 I Do Not Like This World As It Is: 1900-1924 2 The Call of the Sightless: 1924-1937 3 Manna in My Desert Places: 1937-1948 4 I Will Not Allow Polly to Climb a Pyramid: 1948-1968 5 One of the Least Free People on Earth: The Making and Remaking of Helen Keller Notes Bibliography Index About the Author

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Book SynopsisThe definitive biography of David Dubinsky, one of the most controversial and influential labour leaders in 20th-century AmericaTrade Review"The Master of Seventh Avenue explores the life of David Dubinsky, an East European Jewish immigrant who grew up with the ILGWU. One of the most forceful labor leaders of the twentieth century, Dubinsky also pioneered in the civil rights movement, actively involved his union in domestic politics, and fought vigorously for all workers in the international sphere. One of the most forceful labor leaders of the twentieth century, Dubinsky also pioneered in the civil rights movement, actively involved his union in domestic politics, and fought vigorously for all workers in the international sphere. Parading across the pages of this insightful and colorful biography are men like, George Meany, Sidney Hillman, John L. Lewis, Fiorello LaGuardia, Franklin D. Roosevelt, Harry S Truman, John F. Kennedy, Arthur Goldberg, and Adlai Stevenson. Parmet examines the work of labor leaders and politicians from the inside out. It is certainly a sight worth viewing." -- Leonard Dinnerstein,author of Antisemitism in America"A major work of scholarly research and writing." -- Ira Leonard,Southern Connecticut State University"Within an institutional history of Dubinsky as a uniquely influential labor warrior, Parmet finds room to portray the man as well as the public figure." -- Kalman Goldstein,Fairleigh Dickinson University"Parmet's work will surely have an honored place on the shelves of Cornell University's Kheel Labor Center, as has an earlier work, David Dubinsky: A Life with Labor, co-authored by Dubinsky himself and A.H. Raskin, one of the New York Times's famed labor reporters." * The Weekly Standard *"This volume, which contains an eight-page photo section, will appeal to labor history scholars and biography enthusiasts." * CHOICE, recommended *Table of ContentsPreface Introduction 1 Escape from Czarism 2 East Side Socialist 3 At War within the ILGWU 4 Second in Command5 Acting President 6 Dubinsky's Union 7 A World of Con?ict 8 Fast Company9 Beyond the Blue Eagle10 Industrial Unionism and Labor Politics11 An Independent Spirit 12 Allies and Adversaries13 Home at Last 14 War on Two Fronts 15 Cold War Liberal16 Labor Statesman17 Riding High at Home and Abroad 18 Trouble on Seventh Avenue 19 End of an Era 20 Honorary President Notes IndexAbout the Author

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Book SynopsisProvides an in-depth look at a turbulent period in Mexico's history. Author Acuña presents an authoritative account of the Strongman's rise to power and vividly portrays the suffering of northern Mexico's people.

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Trade ReviewReagan and Public Discourse in America offers a clear explanation of how President Reagan achieved popularity and policy success through rhetoric. Those who may never have understood Reagan's popularity will comprehend it after reading this collection. - Loyola Magazine

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Book SynopsisSpitzer's classic study of presidential power, The Presidency and Public Policy examines the annual domestic legislative programs of US presidents from 1954-1974 to show how and in what ways the characteristics of their proposals affected their success in dealing with Congress (success being defined as Congress's passing the presidents' legislative proposals in the forms offered).

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Book SynopsisIn this concise biography, ideally suited for the classroom, Adekeye Adebajo seeks to illuminate former South African president Thabo Mbeki’s contradictions and situate him in a pan-African pantheon.Trade Review“The author’s readable style summarizes the contours of Mbeki’s life from his childhood with activist parents to student defiance of apartheid, then exile to Britain and across Africa, where Oliver Tambo groomed him for leadership…. The book succeeds as a balanced, easy-to-read, yet insightful biography. Like other titles in the “Ohio Short Histories of Africa” series, students will benefit from the book’s succinctness … Summing Up: Recommended.” * CHOICE *“The book meticulously captures the thoughts, personality and idiosyncrasies of a man whose legacy in South Africa and abroad is mixed.…Departing from other biographies of Mbeki, the book offers a careful analytical balance between Mbeki’s domestic policy and foreign policy.…At a time [when] the African continent is toying with the idea of new Pan-Africanism – imbued with Mbeki’s idea of African renaissance, the book can offer an important historical context to the same.” * Africa@LSE *

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Book SynopsisFrom his anti-colonial military leadership to the presidency of independent Mozambique, Samora Machel held a reputation as a revolutionary hero to the oppressed. Although killed in a 1987 plane crash, for many Mozambicans his memory lives on as a beacon of hope for the future.Trade Review“Allen the idealist and Barbara the sceptic joined forces to provide us with a portrait of a great African leader that is rich, loving, and incisive.”“An all-encompassing book that covers the major events in Mozambique’s modern history … recommended to all scholars of Mozambique.” * American Historical Review *“Essential reading for anyone trying to understand the impact of Samora Machel on Mozambique and the African continent.”“Acutely attuned to the politics of memory, the authors scrutinize a diverse—often conflicting—array of public and private archival sources, memoirs, scholarly literature, and oral sources to assess the life of this remarkable, complex African leader.”“Lively, accessible, and ideal for undergraduate teaching and the wider reading public."“A comprehensive, up-to-date, expanded perspective on Samora Machel’s political thought, his contributions to international socialism, and his leadership. The authors knew Machel, and their exceptional access enriches the text with accounts of his personal life and controversial death.”“The authors have achieved a compelling narrative of how Samora shaped post-colonial events in Mozambique and how the leader’s personality and life trajectory were transformed by these same events. Students and all those readers interested in learning more about Mozambique’s recent history will find this book a great introductory read.” * Connections: A Journal for Historians and Area Specialists *Table of ContentsList of Illustrations Foreword by Albie Sachs Acknowledgments Prologue: The Challenge of Representation 1. Living Colonialism The Making of an Insurgent 2. The Early Political Education of Samora Machel The Making of a Freedom Fighter, ca. 1950–63 3. The Struggle within the Struggle, 1962–70 4. Samora and the Armed Struggle, 1964–75 5. Politics, Performance, and People’s Power, 1975–ca. 1977 115 6. Samora Machel’s Marxism and the Defense of the Revolution, 1977–82 7. The Unraveling of Mozambique’s Socialist Revolution, 1983–86 8. Who Killed Samora? 9. The Political Afterlife of Samora and the Politics of Memory Conclusion: Samora Revisited Notes Recommended Reading Index

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Book SynopsisChris Hani was one of the most highly respected leaders of the African National Congress, the South African Communist Party, and uMkhonto we Sizwe. His assassination in 1993 threatened to upset the transition to democracy but also prompted an intervention by Nelson Mandela, which accelerated the process.Trade Review“Hugh Macmillan’s astute scholarship, literary skill, and close proximity to the legendary Chris Hani combine to make this book an engrossing portrayal of South Africa’s iconic guerrilla commander and communist leader. I read it at one unputdownable session and, as much as I intimately knew Chris Hani, [I] learnt much from, and enjoyed, the author’s unique insight.”“A much-needed biography of a significant political figure, Hugh Macmillan’s Chris Hani is the standard account of a man increasingly enveloped in myth.”“Macmillan’s short biography of SACP general secretary and ANC/MK leader Chris Hani is both accessible and academically rigorous, providing the best available introduction to Hani’s life, leadership style, political vision, and human qualities which make him one of South Africa’s liberation struggle most beloved figures.”Table of ContentsIntroduction 1. Roots in the Eastern Cape 2. Armed struggle 3. The Wankie Campaign 4. After Wankie and Sipolilo: The Hani Memorandum 5. The Morogoro Conference and after 6. Interlude in Lesotho, 1975–82 7. Political commissar: Zambia, Angola, Mozambique 8. From people’s war to negotiations 9. Visions of a new South Africa Postscript Acknowledgements Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisPresents a dramatic portrait of the wanted terrorist and his extensive brotherhood. This title details how bin Laden became an international emblem of fundamentalist, pan-Islamic, anti-US fervour and the leader of a brotherhood so passionate that devotees who have never met him will act autonomously in his name.Trade Review“This latest entry into the Osama bin Laden publishing sweepstakes stands out for its exhaustive research and prescience . . . . While the story has been told elsewhere, Jacquard brings new details. He’s particularly provocative on bin Laden’s travels during the early 1990s, arguing that he returned to Afghanistan only after quarreling with the Sudanese government. He also effectively details the tentacles of al-Qaeda throughout the world, putting together the most comprehensive description of a broad network in Europe and throughout Asia. Documents translated from Arabic and French give additional evidence and background. . . . [A] balanced, sweeping description of the bin Laden threat.” - Publishers Weekly“Jacquard gives us both a compelling biography of the terrorist leader and a glimpse into the way his network is run. The book, which was originally published in France the same week as the World Trade Center, Pentagon and Pennsylvania attacks, was revised and expanded to take the attacks into account before it was published in the United States. What it provides is a picture of a dangerous, arrogant man with the money and the mind to accomplish horrifying feats.” - Anne Wagner, National Journal“As one of several recent works on Osama bin Laden, Jacquard’s provides the deeper examination of the worldwide structure of Islamic fundamentalism and its associated terrorism. . . . An appendix consisting of 40 documents brings a chilling reality to the narrative. For all libraries.” - Library Journal“A detailed account of groups connected to bin Laden . . . . This excellent journalistic overview for specialists, students, and general readers includes an appendix of 40 documents in English and Arabic.” - R. H. Dekmejian, Choice"The general public, government officials, police departments, other security agencies, diplomats, scholars, and others could learn a lot from this page-turner. Jacquard brings the reader into the murky and menacing three-dimensional-chess world of international terrorists and their hunters. . . . [A]n excellent attempt at explaining a very dangerous, complex, and influential group of people." - Paul Sullivan, Al Jadid*“Bin Laden’s genesis and genius are all chronicled in Jacquard’s sweeping account of the Saudi born terrorist and his brotherhood. The book rightfully brings into focus the role of modern media, especially satellite TV and the Internet, in bin Laden’s cunning wager that he could defeat the U.S. as a world power. A chilling read, a must read for all who continue to grapple with the twin legacy of hatred and hope from September 11.”—Bruce B. Lawrence, author of Shattering the Myth: Islam Beyond Violence“A detailed account of groups connected to bin Laden . . . . This excellent journalistic overview for specialists, students, and general readers includes an appendix of 40 documents in English and Arabic.” -- R. H. Dekmejian * Choice *“As one of several recent works on Osama bin Laden, Jacquard’s provides the deeper examination of the worldwide structure of Islamic fundamentalism and its associated terrorism. . . . An appendix consisting of 40 documents brings a chilling reality to the narrative. For all libraries.” * Library Journal *“Jacquard gives us both a compelling biography of the terrorist leader and a glimpse into the way his network is run. The book, which was originally published in France the same week as the World Trade Center, Pentagon and Pennsylvania attacks, was revised and expanded to take the attacks into account before it was published in the United States. What it provides is a picture of a dangerous, arrogant man with the money and the mind to accomplish horrifying feats.” -- Anne Wagner * National Journal *“This latest entry into the Osama bin Laden publishing sweepstakes stands out for its exhaustive research and prescience . . . . While the story has been told elsewhere, Jacquard brings new details. He’s particularly provocative on bin Laden’s travels during the early 1990s, arguing that he returned to Afghanistan only after quarreling with the Sudanese government. He also effectively details the tentacles of al-Qaeda throughout the world, putting together the most comprehensive description of a broad network in Europe and throughout Asia. Documents translated from Arabic and French give additional evidence and background. . . . [A] balanced, sweeping description of the bin Laden threat.” * Publishers Weekly *"The general public, government officials, police departments, other security agencies, diplomats, scholars, and others could learn a lot from this page-turner. Jacquard brings the reader into the murky and menacing three-dimensional-chess world of international terrorists and their hunters. . . . [A]n excellent attempt at explaining a very dangerous, complex, and influential group of people." -- Paul Sullivan * Al Jadid *Table of ContentsPreface ix Introduction / Samia Serageldin 1 1 A Young Man from a Good Family 11 2 From Riyadh to Peshawar 20 3 Exile in the Sudan 27 4 Among the Taliban 37 5 The Islamic Legion 54 6 The Anti-American Crusade 73 7 Target: Bin Laden 86 8 Osama bin Laden Confronts the Arab World 93 9 The Bin Laden Brotherhood 99 10 Asian Fever 118 11 The Bin Laden Network's Billions 126 12 Drugs and Terrorism 135 13 Jihad's New Weapons 142 Epilogue 158 Afterward / Samia Serageldin 160 Appendix 167 Glossary 274 Notes 276 Index 289

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Book SynopsisDetails how bin Laden became an international emblem of fundamentalist, pan-Islamic, anti-US fervour and the leader of a brotherhood. This title explains the global character of bin Laden's organisation, elaborating the extent of his sphere of influence in Europe and Asia.Trade Review“This latest entry into the Osama bin Laden publishing sweepstakes stands out for its exhaustive research and prescience . . . . While the story has been told elsewhere, Jacquard brings new details. He’s particularly provocative on bin Laden’s travels during the early 1990s, arguing that he returned to Afghanistan only after quarreling with the Sudanese government. He also effectively details the tentacles of al-Qaeda throughout the world, putting together the most comprehensive description of a broad network in Europe and throughout Asia. Documents translated from Arabic and French give additional evidence and background. . . . [A] balanced, sweeping description of the bin Laden threat.” - Publishers Weekly“Jacquard gives us both a compelling biography of the terrorist leader and a glimpse into the way his network is run. The book, which was originally published in France the same week as the World Trade Center, Pentagon and Pennsylvania attacks, was revised and expanded to take the attacks into account before it was published in the United States. What it provides is a picture of a dangerous, arrogant man with the money and the mind to accomplish horrifying feats.” - Anne Wagner, National Journal“As one of several recent works on Osama bin Laden, Jacquard’s provides the deeper examination of the worldwide structure of Islamic fundamentalism and its associated terrorism. . . . An appendix consisting of 40 documents brings a chilling reality to the narrative. For all libraries.” - Library Journal“A detailed account of groups connected to bin Laden . . . . This excellent journalistic overview for specialists, students, and general readers includes an appendix of 40 documents in English and Arabic.” - R. H. Dekmejian, Choice"The general public, government officials, police departments, other security agencies, diplomats, scholars, and others could learn a lot from this page-turner. Jacquard brings the reader into the murky and menacing three-dimensional-chess world of international terrorists and their hunters. . . . [A]n excellent attempt at explaining a very dangerous, complex, and influential group of people." - Paul Sullivan, Al Jadid*“Bin Laden’s genesis and genius are all chronicled in Jacquard’s sweeping account of the Saudi born terrorist and his brotherhood. The book rightfully brings into focus the role of modern media, especially satellite TV and the Internet, in bin Laden’s cunning wager that he could defeat the U.S. as a world power. A chilling read, a must read for all who continue to grapple with the twin legacy of hatred and hope from September 11.”—Bruce B. Lawrence, author of Shattering the Myth: Islam Beyond Violence“A detailed account of groups connected to bin Laden . . . . This excellent journalistic overview for specialists, students, and general readers includes an appendix of 40 documents in English and Arabic.” -- R. H. Dekmejian * Choice *“As one of several recent works on Osama bin Laden, Jacquard’s provides the deeper examination of the worldwide structure of Islamic fundamentalism and its associated terrorism. . . . An appendix consisting of 40 documents brings a chilling reality to the narrative. For all libraries.” * Library Journal *“Jacquard gives us both a compelling biography of the terrorist leader and a glimpse into the way his network is run. The book, which was originally published in France the same week as the World Trade Center, Pentagon and Pennsylvania attacks, was revised and expanded to take the attacks into account before it was published in the United States. What it provides is a picture of a dangerous, arrogant man with the money and the mind to accomplish horrifying feats.” -- Anne Wagner * National Journal *“This latest entry into the Osama bin Laden publishing sweepstakes stands out for its exhaustive research and prescience . . . . While the story has been told elsewhere, Jacquard brings new details. He’s particularly provocative on bin Laden’s travels during the early 1990s, arguing that he returned to Afghanistan only after quarreling with the Sudanese government. He also effectively details the tentacles of al-Qaeda throughout the world, putting together the most comprehensive description of a broad network in Europe and throughout Asia. Documents translated from Arabic and French give additional evidence and background. . . . [A] balanced, sweeping description of the bin Laden threat.” * Publishers Weekly *"The general public, government officials, police departments, other security agencies, diplomats, scholars, and others could learn a lot from this page-turner. Jacquard brings the reader into the murky and menacing three-dimensional-chess world of international terrorists and their hunters. . . . [A]n excellent attempt at explaining a very dangerous, complex, and influential group of people." -- Paul Sullivan * Al Jadid *Table of ContentsPreface ix Introduction / Samia Serageldin 1 1 A Young Man from a Good Family 11 2 From Riyadh to Peshawar 20 3 Exile in the Sudan 27 4 Among the Taliban 37 5 The Islamic Legion 54 6 The Anti-American Crusade 73 7 Target: Bin Laden 86 8 Osama bin Laden Confronts the Arab World 93 9 The Bin Laden Brotherhood 99 10 Asian Fever 118 11 The Bin Laden Network's Billions 126 12 Drugs and Terrorism 135 13 Jihad's New Weapons 142 Epilogue 158 Afterward / Samia Serageldin 160 Appendix 167 Glossary 274 Notes 276 Index 289

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Book SynopsisTrade Review“In this encyclopedic biography, Nick Henck draws on almost everything ever published on Subcommander Marcos. The result is an analysis that first highlights Marcos’s intellectual and political formation prior to his entering the Lacandon jungle in late 1983, and then illuminates the Subcommander’s unique cultural and political flexibility, which ultimately served to let the EZLN be directed by the priorities of the indigenous communities of Chiapas. As Henck points out, this flexibility is what distinguished Marcos from other twentieth-century guerrilla leaders; it was pivotal in permitting the EZLN to play a central role in the democratization of Mexico after seventy years of one-party rule. This is a valuable reference book for all those interested in a detailed account of the rise of Subcommander Marcos and the EZLN in Chiapas.”—Lynn Stephen, author of Transborder Lives: Indigenous Oaxacans in Mexico, California, and Oregon“Nick Henck’s meticulous research and careful rendering of the myths and facts behind Subcommander Marcos’s life and rise to prominence as a guerrilla leader and media darling is a major accomplishment in biography. This intriguing and insightful portrait of the man and his times will interest anyone seeking a greater understanding of recent Mexican politics.”—Roderic Ai Camp, author of Politics in Mexico: The Democratic Consolidation“This formidable study is one of those rare books that one might deem necessary as well as likely to remain of lasting importance. Engagingly penned, supplied with useful maps, photographs, a frontspiece explaining the acronyms used, as well as a ‘cast of main characters,’ this book sheds significant light not merely on Marcos but on recent Mexican and Latin American history, and contributes to studies on globalization, social justice, indigenous studies, and the history of Marxism in the region. It is a must read for students of Mexican history and modern Latin American history.” -- Mark Anderson * Labour/Le Travail *“In this first English-language biography of Marcos, Nick Henck makes a noteworthy contribution to the extensive literature on the Zapatistas. His research and firsthand knowledge about the movement position Henck well for the task. . . . Henck’s story is easy to follow and well suited for a student audience.” -- Glen David Kuecker * Hispanic American Historical Review *“Nick Henck’s biography of the enigmatic Subcomandante Marcos is a major undertaking and the first of its kind in English. . . . Subcomandante Marcos, the most charismatic revolutionary since Che Guevara, is in many ways the perfect subject for a biography. . . . [T]his is an exhaustive, well-written biography. . . .” -- Stephen E. Lewis * Latin American Perspectives *Table of ContentsIllustrations xi Acknowledgments xii Abbreviations and Acronyms xv Cast of Main Characters xix Introduction 1 Part I: Rafael 1. Birth and Family 13 2. School Years 20 3. High School College 23 4. UNAM 29 5. The Gradate 42 Part II: Marcos the Guerilla 6. Chiapas 57 7. Guerilla Inception 65 8. The Wilderness Years 76 9. First Contact 82 10. Promotion and Expansion 88 11. A Jungle Wedding 107 12. An Election, Exponential Growth, and a Rift 112 13. Bust and Boom 124 14. Fallout 129 15. From the People’s Guerilla to a Guerilla People 133 16. Indigenous Indignation 143 17. An Internal Coup and the Road to War 163 Part III: Marcos the Star Spokesman 18. The Uprising 195 19. “Waging a Masterful Media War” 213 20. A Cease-Fire 221 21. The Cult of Marcos 226 22. Peace Talks 247 23. Courting Civil Society 253 24. The Elections and Their Aftermath 262 25. Marcos Unmasked and Rafael Revealed 278 26. Nationalizing and Internationalizing the Struggle 301 27. A March and a Massacre 315 28. Speedy Gonzalez Breaks the Silence 321 29. A Consulta, a Story, and a Strike 330 30. A Change of Government 336 31. The Zapatour 342 32. Marcos Today 353 Conclusion 361 Notes 369 Glossary 467 Works Cited 469 Index 487

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Book SynopsisA memoir recounting a familys efforts to locate and free a young Brazilian activist arrested, imprisoned, and tortured by the military dictatorship.Trade Review“A Mother’s Cry is the story of a Brazilian mother who, while living in the United States in the 1960s, learns by mail of her son’s kidnapping by agents of Brazil’s military regime. Without immediate means to locate her son, there is ‘only’ his grandmother in Brazil to initially confront the dictatorship’s atrocity establishment. The stuff of a great film, A Mother’s Cry juxtaposes their efforts to secure the young man’s release with his strategies for surviving brutalizing physical and potentially spirit-breaking torture. This great book joins the yet unconnected literatures on human agency, big and small, that run from the Holocaust, to Argentina’s mothers and grandmothers of the Plaza de Mayo, to Cambodian survivors of S-21 prison, to recent accounts of CIA rendition victims. This impressive book is must reading.”—Martha K. Huggins, Tulane University“A family’s chance descent into the indignities of Brazil’s military dictatorship is uncompromisingly recorded in nearly a decade of letters penned across continents; so too is the inextinguishable hope to set free a son, grandson, and brother. Arbitrarily imprisoned, brutally tortured, and subsequently whisked abroad to safety, Marcos P. S. Arruda would then face years of difficult rehabilitation. His is the tale of many a political prisoner; but, fortunate to escape with his life, he has ever since borne witness against the oppression, corruption, and brutality of authoritarian regimes, their supporters, and their protectors the world over.”—Ralph Della Cava, Columbia University“... this tale of mother and son brings to light a never to be forgotten break in Brazil’s long-standing history of democracy.” -- Linda S. Maier * Bulletin of Latin American Research *“A Mother’s Cry should rank among the foremost publications of the testimonial genre and is suitable for a broad, interdisciplinary audience interested in human rights, resistance, and social justice.” -- Cathy Marie Ouellette * History *“This work provides ample detail of the tortures inflicted by the OBAN secret police…This book is a memorable and highly readable human story and source that has gained a new relevancy since its publication.” -- Philip Evanson * The Americas *Table of ContentsAcknowledgments ix A Political Chronology of the Brazilian Military Dictatorship (1964–85) xiii Introduction: The Personal and the Political under the Brazilian Military Regime / James N. Green 1 We Must Never Forget: A Memoir / Lina Penna Sattamini 19 1. The Beginning 21 2. Operation Bandeirante 23 3. The Military Hospital 26 4. Incommunicado 32 5. Our First Visit 36 6.. Still Imprisoned 40 7. Transferred to Rio 48 8. Solitude 62 9. Support in the United States 68 10. My Return to Brazil 71 11. The Saga Continues 77 12. Anguish 85 13. Despair 92 14. Freedom 95 15. Exile 100 16. Protest 104 17. Recovery 108 18. Continuing the Struggle 112 19. Another Martyr of the Dictatorship 120 20. In Search of a Permanent Visa 122 21. Returning Home 128 22. Never Forgetting 133 Epilogue: No Path for the Righteous Traveler / Marcos P. S. Arruda 137 Editor's Postscript / James N. Green 175 Bibliography 177 Index 181

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Book SynopsisSergio Ramírez, Vice President of Nicaragua from 1984 to 1990, offers his memoir of the turbulent years that toppled the Samoza dictatorship in 1979 and the triumphs and shortcomings of the Sandinista National Liberation Front that was charged with national reconstruction and social transformation in a country besieged by internal conflicts and foreign aggression.Trade Review“In this poignant memoir, Ramírez extols the idealism of the youthful Sandinistas, too many of whom fell as martyrs in their bloody battles against the tyrannical Somoza dynasty. At the same time, he recognizes the many errors the inexperienced revolutionaries committed once in power. Ramírez paints vivid portraits of those Latin American leaders who assisted the Sandinistas.” - Richard Feinberg, Foreign Affairs“The English translation of Sergio Ramírez’s 1999 memoir allows the reader a fascinating entrée into the life and work of one of Central America’s most compelling personages and leading writers. This excellent translation of the former revolutionary junta member and vice president of Nicaragua’s 1998 book offers a fine introduction, filled with indispensable insights into the romance and tragedy of the revolution.” - Jeffrey L. Gould, The Americas“This is an analytically astute if, to say the least, idiosyncratically organizedaccount of the Sandinista Revolution (both and before and after the fall ofAnastasio Somoza Debayle). For those who consider the author one of the most thoughtful commentators on his country’s political life, the book is a treasure, and well worth close examination by scholars interested in Latin American political history in general and the history of revolutionary change in particular.” - Andrew J. Kirkendall, Human Rights Review“Beyond being a valid and interesting source, Ramírez is also an accomplished writer, whose literary skill shines through in every detail of the memoir. . . . In short, a lot can be learned from this book that transcends history and present day affairs. Adiós Muchachos provides the reader with inside knowledge of revolutions, global politics, and human aspirations. And perhaps the best gift this book offers is the opportunity to learn while enjoying a great read.” - Contemporary Sociology“Adiós Muchachos is an extraordinary memoir of the origins, triumphs, and ultimate decline of the Sandinista Revolution. It is written by Sergio Ramírez, one of Nicaragua’s and Central America’s leading literary figures and an influential politician and statesman during the crucial decades he discusses, the 1970s through the 1990s. Few memoirs of the Sandinista period treat the movement’s ultimate defeat from a critical perspective, and fewer still have been written by one of that period’s leading political actors, let alone crafted in such an engrossing fashion, with such an eye for intimate political and cultural detail.”—Gilbert M. Joseph, co-editor of A Century of Revolution: Insurgent and Counterinsurgent Violence during Latin America’s Long Cold War“Writers who become revolutionaries are a rare breed, and in our age, few compare to Sergio Ramírez. In this lovely, lyrical, but ultimately heartbreaking, book, he gives an insider’s view of how radicalism succeeds and fails. His account is thrilling, poignant, and frightening, decorated with vivid profiles of tyrants, bullies, and idealistic heroes. Ramírez has long since broken with the increasingly repressive Sandinistas; their loss is literature’s gain.”—Stephen Kinzer, author of Blood of Brothers: Life and War in Nicaragua“In this poignant memoir, Ramírez extols the idealism of the youthful Sandinistas, too many of whom fell as martyrs in their bloody battles against the tyrannical Somoza dynasty. At the same time, he recognizes the many errors the inexperienced revolutionaries committed once in power. Ramírez paints vivid portraits of those Latin American leaders who assisted the Sandinistas.” -- Richard Feinberg * Foreign Affairs *“The English translation of Sergio Ramírez’s 1999 memoir allows the reader a fascinating entrée into the life and work of one of Central America’s most compelling personages and leading writers. This excellent translation of the former revolutionary junta member and vice president of Nicaragua’s 1998 book offers a fine introduction, filled with indispensable insights into the romance and tragedy of the revolution.” -- Jeffrey L. Gould * The Americas *“This is an analytically astute if, to say the least, idiosyncratically organized account of the Sandinista Revolution (both and before and after the fall of Anastasio Somoza Debayle). For those who consider the author one of the most thoughtful commentators on his country’s political life, the book is a treasure, and well worth close examination by scholars interested in Latin American political history in general and the history of revolutionary change in particular.” -- Andrew J. Kirkendall * Human Rights Review *“Beyond being a valid and interesting source, Ramírez is also an accomplished writer, whose literary skill shines through in every detail of the memoir. . . . In short, a lot can be learned from this book that transcends history and present day affairs. Adiós Muchachos provides the reader with inside knowledge of revolutions, global politics, and human aspirations. And perhaps the best gift this book offers is the opportunity to learn while enjoying a great read.” * Contemporary Sociology *“Given his extensive direct experience of the events that captured the world’s imagination for more than a decade and his impressive talents as a writer, Sergio Ramírez is the perfect person to tell this story.” -- Steven F. White * Review: Literature and Arts of the Americas *Table of ContentsPreface to the Spanish Edition, Published in 2007 / The Shadow of the Caudillo xi Acknowledgments xix Introduction 1 1. Partial Confession 5 2. Saintly Living 17 3. The Age of Innocence 35 4. The Swan over the Burning Coals 49 5. The Age of Malice 65 6. Monkey on a Leash 81 7. Manifest Destiny 93 8. The Likely Number Thirteen 113 9. Heaven on Earth 127 10. The Year of the Pig 143 11. Rivers of Milk and Honey 159 12. The Palace at Last! 173 13. Saturn's Jaws 191 Epilogue 207 Chronology, 1979–1990 211 Glossary 223 Index 229

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Book SynopsisRevised and Expanded with two new chapters on Hillary Clinton’s career as a U.S. Senator, Secretary of State, and presidential candidate.Trade Review"William H. Chafe understands, as do too few historians and biographers, that the personal and public lives of political figures cannot be separated. . . . Chafe is quite right to insist that the stories of Bill and Hillary Clinton prove the point." -- Jonathan Yardley * Washington Post *"Riveting. . . . Chafe sees clearly what we who were there, chronicling the Clintons in real time, missed." -- David M. Shribman * Boston Globe *Table of ContentsIntroduction to the New Edition 1 1. Bill Clinton: The Early Years 5 2. Hillary Rodham: The Early Years 33 3. Oxford and the Draft: A Test of Character 48 4. Hillary and Bill at Yale: Two Destinies Intersect 65 5. The Arkansas Years, Part One: 1973–80 85 6. The Arkansas Years, Part Two: 1980–91 112 7. "There Is a Place Called Hope" 135 8. The First Year 165 9. The Health Care Debacle and the Emergence of Kenneth Starr 205 10. Comeback Number Three 233 11. The Roller Coaster Plummets 268 12. Survival—and a New Beginning 300 13. It's My Turn 313 14. Madame Secretary 329 15. What If? 354 Notes 361 A Note on Sources 387 Acknowledgments 391 Index 395

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Book SynopsisIncluding the conflict in Kosovo, the WTO meeting in Seattle, and new developments in the 2000 presidential campaign, The Postmodern Presidency is the most comprehensive and current assessment of Bill Clinton's presidency available in print.

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsForeword: Former Mass. Gov. Deval Patrick Reminisces vii Preface: A Grandson Learns His Duty xi Introduction: An Ancestor Speaks from Beyond 1 1 The Lasting Anger of an Abandoned Son 10 2 Irene: Baker Forever, but Never a Boss 32 3 Searching for a Band of Brothers 44 4 A “Coloured” West Indian in the Realm of the Irish and the Jews 65 5 The American Tennis Association as a Brotherhood/Sisterhood 83 6 Climbing the Ladder to Elective Office 91 7 On a Mission in the 1950s: Desegregation of Housing 97 8 Master of Black Compromise 108 9 The 1960s, Political Reform, and Personal Tragedy 126 10 Irene, in the End, Became His Connection to Home and Mother 149 11 Author Commentary. Downtown Brooklyn: Soul of the Boss, Soul of a People 155 12 Author Commentary. My Other Grandfather, a Priest and Writer I Hardly Knew 159 Conclusion: Century of Promise, Century of Hope 172 Acknowledgments 183 Notes 187 Bibliography 199 Index 207 Photographs follow page 96

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsForeword: Former Mass. Gov. Deval Patrick Reminisces vii Preface: A Grandson Learns His Duty xi Introduction: An Ancestor Speaks from Beyond 1 1 The Lasting Anger of an Abandoned Son 10 2 Irene: Baker Forever, but Never a Boss 32 3 Searching for a Band of Brothers 44 4 A “Coloured” West Indian in the Realm of the Irish and the Jews 65 5 The American Tennis Association as a Brotherhood/Sisterhood 83 6 Climbing the Ladder to Elective Office 91 7 On a Mission in the 1950s: Desegregation of Housing 97 8 Master of Black Compromise 108 9 The 1960s, Political Reform, and Personal Tragedy 126 10 Irene, in the End, Became His Connection to Home and Mother 149 11 Author Commentary. Downtown Brooklyn: Soul of the Boss, Soul of a People 155 12 Author Commentary. My Other Grandfather, a Priest and Writer I Hardly Knew 159 Conclusion: Century of Promise, Century of Hope 172 Acknowledgments 183 Notes 187 Bibliography 199 Index 207 Photographs follow page 96

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Book SynopsisCaptures the compelling story of John F. Kennedy's role in advancing the US's space program, set against the Cold War with the Soviet Union. The stunning collection of history and photographs crafted by authors John Bisney and J.L. Pickering illustrates Kennedy's close association with the race to space during his time in office.Trade Review“This period is brilliantly documented in the present coffee-table volume, with hundreds of photographs … for the space buff and/or science historian it is a treasure trove, and for those of a certain age it’s a nostalgic walk down memory lane”- David Stickland, The Observatory

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Book SynopsisIn leadership research there is a long tradition of focusing attention onthe great and successful leaders and, more recently, on issues of goodgovernance.Trade ReviewLeadership and the lack of it is a central but underexplored issue in the study of contemporary politics. Ludger Helms is to be congratulated for bringing together a group of leading scholars to examine the relationship between leadership and governance. --William E. Paterson OBE, Aston Centre for Europe, UKA comparative look at bad policies, undemocratic aspects of leadership, and the question of what makes a leader weak in different contexts, Poor Leadership and Bad Governance is an invaluable contribution to modern political science shelves. . . Highly recommended. --Midwest Book ReviewLeaders are not always heroes. Bad public leadership is a big problem. If we are serious about holding our public leaders to account, then we need to know why they were bad, and why we supported them. Ludger Helms and his distinguished team tackle these difficult questions with sympathy, not cynicism. Their careful and insightful analysis alerts us to the dangers of venal and poorly performing leaders. --R.A.W. Rhodes, University of Southampton, UKTable of ContentsContents: 1. Poor Leadership and Bad Governance: Conceptual Perspectives and Questions for Comparative Inquiry Ludger Helms 2. In the Grip of Context: American Presidents and their Choices Bert A. Rockman 3. Not Necessarily Leadership But Leadership if Necessary: Canadian Prime Ministers and the Management of Expectations Jonathan Malloy 4. The United Kingdom: Prime Ministerial Leadership and the Challenge of Governance Gillian Peele 5. Presidents Behaving Badly: Poor Leadership and Bad Governance in France John Gaffney 6. Revisiting the German Chancellorship: Leadership Weakness and Democratic Autocracy in the Federal Republic Ludger Helms 7. Italy: Goodness, Badness, and the Trajectories of Mediocrity Gianfranco Pasquino 8. Leadership, Governance and Statecraft in Russia Richard Sakwa 9. Profiles in Discourage: Prime Ministerial Leadership in Post-war Japan Ellis S. Krauss and Robert Pekkanen 10. Conclusion Ludger Helms Index

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Book SynopsisIt analyses leader–follower dynamics in social and organizational settings and in politics which will strongly appeal to students of social psychology, sociology, management and political sciences. The book provides examples and in-depth analyses of `the psychology of followership in everyday life’ and will therefore prove invaluable for managers.Trade Review'The author provides a thoughtfully explored, wide-ranging description of the literature, and concludes that followership deserves more attention than it has in the past. In focusing on followers as the chief producers of the phenomenon, the book is one of the few attempts to deviate from the common model of explaining leadership with reference to the leader's characteristics and action. This creative and challenging book will be important to social psychologists, sociologists, managers, and political scientists.' --D. Sydiaha, Choice'Firmly grounded in psychological knowledge, based on detailed historical case studies, highly readable, and offering a multitude of examples from many leadership spheres, Popper's book offers a fresh and important perspective from which to understand the phenomenon of leadership. It is one of the very few attempts to deviate from the extant paradigm of explaining leadership with reference to the leader's characteristics and actions and focus instead on the followers as the chief producers of the phenomenon. This perspective challenges some of the basic assumptions on which current practices of leader selection and training are based. --Boas Shamir, Hebrew University, IsraelTable of ContentsContents: Introduction 1. Another Book About Leadership? 2. Leadership as a Psychological Phenomenon 3. Fictionalization of Leadership 4. The Big Picture Conclusion References Index

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Book SynopsisThis unique, cross-disciplinary volume encourages a new synthesis in the vibrant field of leadership studies. Comprising reflective conversations among scholars from different disciplines, the contributors explore common ground for new research and ideas.Table of ContentsContents: PART I: INTRODUCTION 1. Introduction: The Dialogue of Disciplines Ronald E. Riggio 2. Is Leadership Studies a Discipline? Ronald E. Riggio 3. The Jepson School: Liberal Arts as Leadership Studies Joanne B. Ciulla PART II: THE DISCIPLINES 4. Leadership and the Classics Michael A. Genovese and Lawrence A. Tritle 5. Handmaiden and Queen: What Philosophers Find in the Question: “What is a Leader?” Joanne B. Ciulla 6. Of History and Leadership: The Discipline of History and the Understanding of Leadership J. Thomas Wren 7. Classic Sociology: Weber as an Analyst of Charisma Stephen P. Turner 8. Thinking Sociologically about Leadership Sonia M. Ospina and Margo Hittleman 9. What Makes Leadership Necessary, Possible and Effective: The Psychological Dimensions George R. Goethals and Crystal L. Hoyt 10. The Management Perspective: Engineering Effective Leadership in Organizations Ronald E. Riggio 11. Leadership Research and Education: How Business Schools Approach the Concept of Leadership Susan Elaine Murphy and Stefanie K. Johnson 12. Political Science and the Study of Leadership: Where Have You Gone, Homo Politicus? Norman W. Provizer 13. Leadership and Education: Leadership Stories Robert J. Sternberg 14. Leadership in Literary Perspective Nicholas O. Warner 15. Learning How to Look: The Art of Observation and Leadership Development Anu M. Mitra PART III: INTEGRATION 16. Questioning Leadership: An Integrative Model Michael Harvey Index

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Book SynopsisLargely written out of American history, this book argues that John Quincy Adams is, in fact, a lost Founding Father.

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"The most complete and authoritative biography of this powerful political figure that we yet have."—Journal of American History"Essential reading for urban scholars and those knowledgeable about Chicago's politics. A well-done and important contribution to the urban literature."—Library Journal"Highly readable and thoroughly researched... a valuable contribution to local history."—Chicago Sun-TimesTable of ContentsTable of Contents Introduction: Chicago, 1945-1955 1 The Road to City Hall 2 The New Mayor 3 Mounting Problems 4 The Challenge to Plantation Politics 5 Pressure from External Sources 6 Confrontation with King 7 The Law and Order Mayor 8 Daley on Trial 9 Awash in a Sea of Scandal 10 The City That Works 11 The Battle for Chicago Notes Bibliographical Essay Index

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Book SynopsisLincoln's "House Divided" speech and his Gettysburg Address made him an icon. Analysing the ideas and rhetoric in these two crucial speeches, Carl F. Wieck argues that the radical abolitionist movement exerted a significant influence on Lincoln's thought and moral development.Trade Review"Subtle, sophisticated, and persuasive."—Michael Burlingame, Connecticut College "Expertly written and tightly argued."—Choice "A well-written and intriguing narrative."—Civil War NewsTable of ContentsTable of Contents Acknowledgments Introduction 1. Lincoln, Parker, and Abolitionism 2. Concealing Lincoln's Abolitionism 3. Parker and Politicians 4. Lincoln's "House Divided" Revisited 5. What Lincoln Took to Gettysburg 6. The Gettysburg Phrase Conclusion Notes Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisA lifelong crusader for society''s powerless, Senator Paul Douglas championed reform and helped to bring civil rights issues to the forefront of mid-twentieth-century American politics. During his eighteen years in the U.S. Senate, his advocacy of liberal causes brought him national recognition. In the eyes of many, Douglas embodied the very ideals of the Great Society. A man of conscience and a stubborn defender of his core principles, Douglas was nonetheless a patient legislator, and his fight to ensure equal rights for African Americans lasted more than a decade. His fierce independence won public respect but often strained relationships with key party leaders, including Harry Truman, Adlai Stevenson, and Lyndon Johnson. Covering the full span of Douglas''s life—from his youth and early work at Hull House in Chicago to his leadership in the Senate—Crusading Liberal illuminates the life and times of the man Martin Luther King Jr. called the grTrade Review"A well-researched biography that will be of value to scholars interested in the evolution of social and economic policies from the 1930s through the late 1960s."—The Journal of American History "Provides an important vantage point for viewing the legislative issues and struggles that both shaped and constrained liberalism as a reform ideology in the postwar decades."—EH.NET "Carefully researched and judiciously written... advances our understanding of the man and his times."—Chicago TribuneTable of ContentsTable of Contents Acknowledgements 1. Professor and Social Activist 2. Into the Political Arena 3. Precocious Freshman Senator 4. Politics in the Age of McCarthy 5. The Civil Rights Movement in the Senate 6. Undaunted Crusader for Civil Rights 7. Senator with Ideas 8. On Behalf of the Great Society 9. After the Senate 10. Liberal Crusades Notes Bibliographical Essay Index

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Book SynopsisSenator Thomas Hart Benton was a towering figure in Missouri politics. Elected in 1821, he was their first senator and served in Washington, DC, for more than thirty years. Like Andrew Jackson, with whom he had a long and complicated relationship, Benton came out of the developing western section of the young American Republic. The foremost Democratic leader in the Senate, he claimed to represent the rights of the common man against monied interests of the East. Benton and the people, the Missourian was fond of saying, are one and the samea bit of bombast that reveals a good deal about this seasoned politician who was himself a mass of contradictions. He possessed an enormous ego and a touchy sense of personal honor that led to violent results on several occasions. Yet this conflation of the people and their tribune raises questions not addressed in earlier biographies of Benton.Mueller provides a fascinating portrait of Senator Benton. His political character, while viewed a

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Book SynopsisMost people will recognize the name Robert Blagojevich as the brother of ill-fated Illinois governor Rod Blagojevich. But many don''t know why Robert came to work for his brother or how he came to be named as a defendant in the criminal trial accusing Rod of attempting to sell Barack Obama''s former Senate seat to the highest bidder after the presidential election of 2008.Now, Robert offers a brutally honest inside look at what it is like to face the full force and power of the federal government and maintain innocence in a high-profile criminal case. By the time United States of America vs. Rod Blagojevich and Robert Blagojevich was over, one of the most renowned prosecutors in America, Patrick Fitzgerald, had brought down a governor of Illinois for the second time in five years. An investigation that would unseat one of the unindicted co-conspirators in the case, Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr., had begun. And the integrity of President Obama, US Senator Roland Burris, and ChTrade ReviewFundraiser A is more than simply a memoir. It is, at its best, a self-help manual for the wrongly accused. * Chapter 16 *Robert Blagojevich's Fundraiser A is a compelling tale of a travesty of justice and Standard Operating Procedure in the American criminal justice system that goes unreported and unnoticed, except by the victims and their families. * MAL Contends *Many intimate and personal moments that a client experiences are never fully conveyed to the attorney. This book provides insight into a federal criminal trial from the viewpoint of the citizen accused.... I recommend the book, not only for attorneys and judges but for clients facing a federal criminal trial. It is as informative as Alan Ellis' Federal Prison Guidebook. * The Champion *Impressively informed and informative, exceptionally well written, deftly organized and candidly presented from beginning to end, Fundraiser A is an inherently fascinating and thoroughly absorbing read from first page to last. * Midwest Book Review *Blago's brother Rob wrote a book, and it's really good. * Chicago Magazine *

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Book SynopsisEdward Coles, who lived from 1786-1868, is most often remembered for his antislavery correspondence with Thomas Jefferson in 1814, freeing his slaves in 1819, and leading the campaign against the legalization of slavery in Illinois during the 1823-24 convention contest.In this new full-length biography Suzanne Cooper Guasco demonstrates for the first time how Edward Coles continued to confront slavery for nearly forty years after his time in Illinois. Not only did he attempt to shape the slavery debates in Virginia immediately before and after Nat Turner''s rebellion, he also consistently entered national political discussions about slavery throughout the 1830s, 40s, and 50s. On each occasion Coles promoted a vision of the nation that combined a celebration of America''s antislavery past with an endorsement of free labor ideology and colonization, a broad appeal that was designed to mollify his fellow-countrymen''s sense of economic self-interest and virulent anti-black prejuTrade ReviewSuzanne Cooper Guasco... tells Coles's story as a 'life-long confrontation with slavery.' Her account is fascinating, inspiring, and tragic all at once. * Claremont Review of Books *The book's major strengths lie in Guasco's recognition that Coles's life and antislavery politics span eras, regions, and ideologies that historians often examine in isolation, preventing them from seeing nineteenth-century social and political histories as deeply intertwined. She effectively makes the case for Coles's own trajectory, demonstrates the development of antislavery politics over several decades, and thereby brings Coles more fully into the historiography of antislavery. * Ohio Valley History *Suzanne Cooper Guasco's elegantly written study of Edward Coles, second governor of Illinois, proves that his life story merits historians' attention. Cooper Guasco has a gift for selecting diverting examples, and she adeptly depicts how throughout his long public life Coles battled sectionalism, sought national unity, and tirelessly argued that the United States' founders opposed slavery. * Middle West Review *Suzanne Cooper Guasco ably illuminates the debate over slavery and race from the revolutionary era through the early Reconstruction years, bridging important historiographic gaps in the process. * The Journal of American History *

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Book SynopsisSenator Thomas Hart Benton was a towering figure in Missouri politics. Elected in 1821, he was their first senator and served in Washington, DC, for more than thirty years. Like Andrew Jackson, with whom he had a long and complicated relationship, Benton came out of the developing western section of the young American Republic. The foremost...

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Book SynopsisA significant political figure in twentieth-century Russia, Alexander Yakovlev was the intellectual force behind the processes of perestroika (reconstruction) and glasnost (openness) that liberated the Soviet Union and Eastern Europe from Communist rule between 1989 and 1991. Yet, until now, not a single full-scale biography has been devoted to...Trade ReviewRichard Pipes has written an important biography about a man whose contributions to the fall of communism have been downplayed both by his former boss and by today's Russian leaders, who view the Soviet collapse as an unmitigated catastrophe. * Survival: Global Politics and Strategy *Richard Pipes, the distinguished American historian of Soviet Russia, provides a notable scholarly and public service by writing [the] first biography that carefully follows every major stage in Yakovlev's career and political-ideological evolution. * The Washington Times *We are in Richard Pipes's debt for calling our attention to the man whose ideas helped transform his own country and world politics during the late 1980s and early 1990s. * The New York Review of Books *In this slim, highly provocative book, Richard Pipes engages in a much-needed exercise in historical reparation. We have here the first biography of an ideologue turned heretic and then apostate, whose ideas begot, to a decisive extent, the collapse of Lenin's state. In documenting Yakovlev's epiphany, Pipes makes a seminal contribution to the literature on disenchantment, apostasy, illumination, and awakening. * Times Higher Education *

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