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Book SynopsisHistorically, Black Americans have easily found common ground on political, social, and economic goals. Yet, there are signs of increasing variety of opinion among Blacks in the United States, due in large part to the influx of Afro-Latino, Afro-Caribbean, and African immigrants to the United States. This book tells their story.Trade Review"Black Mosaic addresses a significant, and often-neglected, subject in African American politics.The prose is engaging and accessible, the scholarship is first-rate, and the conclusions are illuminating.As our nation becomes increasingly diverse, this subject will only become more important over time." -- Vincent Hutchings,author of Public Opinion and Democratic Accountability"Smiths exceptional book provides a solid theoretical as well as an empirical road map for scholars wishing to increase their understanding of how Black Americans, Blacks from the Americas, as well as African immigrants conceptualize and think about the meaning of blackness. Black Mosaic surely will become required reading for students and scholars in the field." -- Ronald E. Brown,Associate Professor of Political Science, Wayne State University"This book is a welcome addition to scholarship on the politics of race and ethnicity in the United States. Candis Watts Smiths analysis reveals the complexity of Black racial identity within the context of greater ethnic diversity, and provides a robust and theoretically rich explanation for the boundaries of Black identity. Black Mosaic is a signal contribution and essential reading for scholars of American politics." -- Jane Junn,author of The Politics of Belonging: Race, Public Opinion, and ImmigrationTable of ContentsContents Acknowledgments ix Introduction 1 1 Black on Black History 19 2 Diasporic Consciousness: Theorizing Black Pan-Ethnic Identity and Intraracial Politics 45 3 From Group Membership to Group Identification 69 4 Broadening Black Identity: Evidence in National Data 110 5 Politicizing Identities: Linking Identity to Politics 133 6 Perspectives on Intraracial Coalition and Conflict 175 Conclusion: My President Is Black? 197 Appendix A: Presentation of Survey Items and Variable Measures 206 Appendix B: Interview Respondent Characteristics 210 Appendix C: Semistructured Interview Guide 214 Notes 219 Bibliography 249 Index 267 About the Author 277

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Book SynopsisDistinguished experts explain the economic trends and varied political goals at work in Southeast Asia. With China's emergence as a powerful entity in Southeast Asia, the region has become an unlikely site of conflict between two of the world's great powers. The United States, historically regarded as the protector of Pacific Southeast Asiaconsisting of nations such as Vietnam, the Philippines, Myanmar, and Malaysiais now called upon to respond to what many would consider bullying on the part of the Chinese. These and other countries have become the economic and political engine of China. While certainly inclined to help the country's former allies, the United States has grown undeniably closer to China in the recent decades of global interconnected economic growth. China, the United States, and the Future of Southeast Asia uncovers and delves into the complicated dynamics of this situation. Covering topics such as the controversial response to human rights violations, the effects ofTrade ReviewThe authors contributing to this book provide expert critical analyses of the domestic and international political, economic and strategic forces reshaping the Southeast Asia international order. The book is timely as Southeast Asia adjusts to Chinas growing power and influence and hedges against the unknowns of American policy. -- Donald E. Weatherbee,Russell Distinguished Professor Emeritus, University of South CarolinaA timely and valuable resource for policy makers, investors, think tankers and students alike. With globalization under scrutiny and protectionist sentiment rising in the US and Europe, Southeast Asia deserves the careful attention paid by David Denoon and his colleagues. Tightly organized and edited, this comprehensive collection is a cornucopia of information and analysis covering the political diversity, economic advantages, institutional architecture and the forces of integration at work in the region, as well as the future challenges it faces. -- Nicholas Platt,President Emeritus, Asia Society; former US Ambassador, Philippines, Pakistan, and ZambiaDenoon combines extensive knowledge of Southeast Asia and China and has organized a superb collection of essays comparing the current role of China and the United States in this volatile region. This volume explores economic, strategic, and domestic political issues with authors from all the key countries concerned, so the reader has the advantage of competing perspectives as well. This is an outstanding volume for both the policy and academic communities. -- Richard H. Solomon,Senior Fellow at the RAND Corporation and former President of the U.S. Institute of Peace

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Book SynopsisWhy the public has lost faith in government and how it can be restored In 1964, over three-quarters of Americans trusted the federal government to do the right thing all or most of the time. By 1980, that number had plummeted to 26 percent, and Ronald Reagan won a sweeping victory for the presidency while proclaiming that government was not the solution to our problems but was itself the problem. Today, Americans' trust in public institutions is at near historic lows and bureaucracy and big government are pejorative terms. In Rebuilding Expertise, William D. Araiza investigates the sources of this phenomenon and explains how we might rebuild trust in our public institutions. Written in accessible and engaging language, the author examines the history of this deterioration of trust and reveals how politicians from Clinton to Trump have allowed that deterioration to continue, and, in some cases, actively encouraged it. Using an interdisciplinary approach, with insights from history, pTrade Review"Rebuilding Expertise synthesizes decades worth of history, policy, and law to illustrate how weakening faith in government has been going on for decades and is not simply a Trump phenomenon. Timely, accessible, and thoroughly engaging; this book is a must read." -- Wendy E. Wagner, Richard Dale Endowed Chair in Law, the University of Texas at Austin"Rebuilding Expertise offers a terrific exploration of the federal government, and is a must-read for laypersons and scholars alike. It is remarkably sweeping, providing colorful and keen insight into how the government has functioned under several presidents from Reagan through Trump. Araiza’s detailed exposition illustrates clearly that the increasing interest in deregulation from politicians and the American public alike stems from a fundamental lack of trust in the government. Moreover, the book’s central contention that this trust, and the government itself, can be rehabilitated by reinvigorating administrative expertise, is a meaningful response to the problems of competence and polarization faced by the US today. Ultimately, Araiza’s prescription—that the bureaucracy be accorded expansive power and wide berth—is controversial, but may very well be the key to improving both the effectiveness and legitimacy of the administrative state. I highly recommend this book!" -- Bijal Shah, Visiting Professor of Law, UC Berkeley School of Law, and Associate Professor of Law, Arizona State University, Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law"Araiza does a masterful job at making the complex and interwoven causes of the decline in public trust accessible and engaging. Rebuilding Expertise is essential reading for those invested in understanding the many complex forces that have led us to this current moment in history." -- Sidney Shapiro, Frank U. Fletcher Chair in Administrative Law, Wake Forest University

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Book SynopsisExplores the numerous ways in which the expanding and rapidly changing demographics of Black communities in the United States call into question the very foundations of political identity that has united African Americans for generations.Trade ReviewBlack Mosaic addresses a significant, and often-neglected, subject in African American politics.The prose is engaging and accessible, the scholarship is first-rate, and the conclusions are illuminating.As our nation becomes increasingly diverse, this subject will only become more important over time. -- Vincent Hutchings,author of Public Opinion and Democratic AccountabilitySmiths exceptional book provides a solid theoretical as well as an empirical road map for scholars wishing to increase their understanding of how Black Americans, Blacks from the Americas, as well as African immigrants conceptualize and think about the meaning of blackness. Black Mosaic surely will become required reading for students and scholars in the field. -- Ronald E. Brown,Associate Professor of Political Science, Wayne State UniversityThis book is a welcome addition to scholarship on the politics of race and ethnicity in the United States. Candis Watts Smiths analysis reveals the complexity of Black racial identity within the context of greater ethnic diversity, and provides a robust and theoretically rich explanation for the boundaries of Black identity. Black Mosaic is a signal contribution and essential reading for scholars of American politics. -- Jane Junn,author of The Politics of Belonging: Race, Public Opinion, and ImmigrationTable of ContentsContents Acknowledgments ix Introduction 1 1 Black on Black History 19 2 Diasporic Consciousness: Theorizing Black Pan-Ethnic Identity and Intraracial Politics 45 3 From Group Membership to Group Identification 69 4 Broadening Black Identity: Evidence in National Data 110 5 Politicizing Identities: Linking Identity to Politics 133 6 Perspectives on Intraracial Coalition and Conflict 175 Conclusion: My President Is Black? 197 Appendix A: Presentation of Survey Items and Variable Measures 206 Appendix B: Interview Respondent Characteristics 210 Appendix C: Semistructured Interview Guide 214 Notes 219 Bibliography 249 Index 267 About the Author 277

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Book SynopsisAn inside look into why Millennials are rejecting careers in politics, and what this means for the future of America's political systemMillennials are often publically criticized for being apathetic about the American political process and their lack of interest in political careers. But what do millennials themselves have to say about the prospect of holding political office? Are they as uninterested in political issues and the future of the American political system as the media suggests?Out of the Running goes directly to the source and draws from extensive research, including over 50 interviews, with graduate students in elite institutions that have historically been a direct link for their graduates into state or federal elected office: Harvard Law, Harvard's Kennedy School of Government, and Boston's Suffolk University Law School. Shauna Shames, herself a young graduate of Harvard University, suggests that millennials are not uninterested; rather, they don't believe that a careerTrade ReviewShauna Shames is a young woman with a fire in her belly about young people leading in politics and the brains and tenacity to make it happen. This book is about what Shauna has been dedicated to for years, and I agree with her that it is the most important thing we can do to maintain and strengthen our democracy: Get diverse young people to run for office in great numbers. Buy it, read it, and buy at least ten more and send them to the young women and men you know. -- Marie C. Wilson,Honorary Founder and President Emerita, Ms. Foundation for Women; Founder, The White House ProjectThis is a remarkable, disciplined study of our country's future. Shauna Shames has spent years meticulously interviewing passionate, bright, eager Millennials to learn if they see politics and public service as a rewarding field. I'm stunned to learn they are fleeing the political arena, turned off by the high financial costs of running and even higher emotional costs of what has become a disrespected occupation. Some even doubt that government is the best medium for change. The best and the brightest of an entire generation are in danger of being lost to the democratic process. Further, those least likely to run are those we need most: women, especially women of color. Nevertheless, Shauna is optimistic and provides solutions. This book isn't just for academics--it's for everyone who loves our country. -- Donna Brazile,author of Cooking with Grease: Stirring the Pots in American Politics

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Book SynopsisHow and why the election of Donald Trump inspired more women to enter politicsDonald Trump's victory over Hillary Clinton in the 2016 presidential election shocked and dismayed many women, and motivated many to run for office at all levels of government. In The Pink Wave, Regina M. Matheson and William W. Parsons explore this inspiring phenomenon and its impact on women's representation.Drawing on national surveys and in-depth interviews of over 900 women, across almost every state, Matheson and Parsons show us why more women decided to run for state legislature during the Trump administration, the obstacles they faced on the campaign trail, and whether they ultimately succeeded or failed in their bid for office. Candidates share valuable lessons they learned from their recent campaign experiences, providing future insight for womenon both sides of the aislewho may be inspired to follow in their footsteps.Matheson and Parsons examine the impact DonaldTrade ReviewThe Pink Wave examines the current national political climate, as well as the barriers that have historically discouraged women from seeking office. Matheson and Parsons are thorough in their examination of women's decisions to run and their experiences as candidates....Easy and enjoyable to read. -- Dianne G. Bystrom, co-editor of Women in the American Political System: An Encyclopedia of Women as Voters, Candidates, and Office Holders

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Book SynopsisExamines the significant role of women in the conservative movementNotable for its radical conservative views, the Tea Party is progressive in one way that much of mainstream US politics is not: it has among its most vocal members not spokesmen but spokeswomen. Michelle Bachmann, Sarah Palin, Governor Nikki Haley, US Representative Cathy McMorris Rodgers, and many others are all prominent figureheads for the fiery and prominent political movement. Many major Tea Party organizations, such as the Tea Party Patriots, are led by women and women have been instrumental in founding new right wing organizations for women, such as Smart Girl Politics, with ties to the movement. In Tea Party Women, Melissa Deckman explores the role of women in creating and leading the movement and the greater significance of women's involvement in the Tea Party for our understanding of female political leadership and the future of women in the American Right. Through national-level public opinion data, observatiTrade ReviewTea Party Women delves deeply into how gender, ideology and activism intersect. Deckmans thorough and scrupulously researched account of why and how women have emerged as leaders of the Tea Party movement is essential reading for scholars of women and politics, interest groups, political parties, social movements and conservative politics. This accessible, yet comprehensive book, provides firsthand insights into how women have found their voices through conservative politics and what motivates them to promote Tea Party causes. The book is thematically timely, but will also stand the test of time, as it addresses enduring political questions of strategy, power and identity. -- Ronnee Schreiber,author of Righting Feminism: Conservative Women and American PoliticsToo often, the media's caricature of the Tea Party misses the mark on what this movement was all about and why so many women felt drawn to it. In Tea Party Women, Melissa Deckman actually speaks with women in the movement and digs into the data to provide a more nuanced picture of the reasons why the Tea Party attracted many American women. -- Kristen Soltis Anderson,author of The Selfie Vote: Where Millennials Are Leading AmericaDeckman profiles some of the most vocal pro-women groups of the movement...A sharp...critical analysis of how the role of women in the rise of the tea party is affecting conservative political change. * Kirkus Reviews *In these times of political polarization, Deckman's work is a conduit to help us better listen to and understand the complexities of identities and the genealogies of political strategy, in order to see how 'they' define 'their interests. * Politics & Gender *[Recommended] to all of those who wish to understand why, how, to what endand with what impactwomen are involved in the Tea Party. * Sex Roles *

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Book SynopsisIn the early 1990s, Albania, arguably Europe's most closed and repressive state, began a startling transition out of forty years of self-imposed Communist isolation. Albanians who were not allowed to practice religion, travel abroad, wear jeans, or read decadent Western literature began to devour the outside world. They opened cafés, companies, and newspapers. Previously banned rock music blared in the streets.Modern Albania offers a vivid history of the Albanian Communist regime's fall and the trials and tribulations that led the country to become the state it is today. The book provides an in-depth look at the Communists'' last Politburo meetings and the first student revolts, the fall of the Stalinist regime, the outflows of refugees, the crash of the massive pyramid-loan schemes, the war in neighboring Kosovo, and Albania's relationship with the United States. Fred Abrahams weaves together personal experience from more than twenty years of work in Albania, interviews with Trade ReviewThe book really shines when Abrahams presents the results of his scrupulous search for the few, brave souls who dared to raise protests against the communist regime. * Transitions Online *[Abrahams] account is useful for a number of reasons. For example, it clearly encourages questions about external involvement, especially the Wests decision 1) to tolerate corruption, authoritarian policies and monopolization of power for the sake of regional short-term stability, and 2) to get rid of regimes once they stop serving their own interests. * Slavonic and East European Review *[A]ssiduously researched, compulsively readable . . . Abrahams speaks the language, has read the documents, witnessed many of the key episodes for himself, and interviewed almost every player of significance. Albania is a country filled with wily, resourceful, worldly, funny, and fatalistic people, and with their many contributions Abrahamss narrative is as darkly farcical as it is tragic. -- Andrew Gumbel * Los Angeles Review of Books *Abrahams has been afforded the opportunity to 'peer behind the curtain of a society that is for many outsiders opaque'. Yet it is his character portraits, which are reminiscent of both Ryszard Kapuscinski and John le Carre, which bring this richly woven work of narrative non-fiction to life. -- Will Nicoll * The Spectator *In this intimate portrait of the country, he explains how the old regime--the last of the Eastern European communist regimes to fall--slowly crumbled and a democratic party, largely student-based, formed, faltered, and gave way to a transfigured communist party. -- Robert Legvold,Foreign AffairsThe canon on modern Albanian political history in English is small but Fred Abraham's book is now a large contribution to it. Excellent and above all readable; anyone interested in contemporary Albanian and Balkan history should be grateful that he has committed his deep knowledge about the country, and above all its travails in the 1990s, to paper. -- Tim Judah,author of Kosovo: War and RevengeTable of ContentsContents Part I. Out of the Dark: The Leader's Demise, 1985-1990 1. Hoxha's Heart 15 2. Fences Fall 28 3. The System Shakes 41 Part II. Blinded by Light: The Democratic Movement, 1990-1992 4. Student City 51 5. A Democratic Party 65 6. Vote for the Future 84 Part III. Red to Blue: Democratic Party Rules, 1992-1996 7. Rebuild the State 113 8. One-Party Town 127 9. The Fall 145 Part IV. Blinded by Gold: Crash of the Pyramids, 1997 10. Profiteers' Pact 169 11. Revolt 180 12. A Horrible End 204 Part V. Return to Red: Ex-Communists Rule, 1998 13. Democracy 2.0 225 14. Illegal but Necessary 232 15. A Shot, a Coup 236 Part VI. Red and Black: The Kosovo War, 1998-1999 16. Argument of Force 247 17. A Formula 256 18. To War 266 Part VII. Black and Blue: Battered Politics of Transition, 2000-2014 19. Busts in Our Heads 275 20. The Doctor Is Back 281 21. Pendulum Swing 292 Epilogue 297

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Book SynopsisThe role of formal and informal institutional forces in changing three areas of U.S. public policy: privacy rights, civil rights and climate policyThere is no finality to the public policy process. Although it's often assumed that once a law is enacted it is implemented faithfully, even policies believed to be stable can change or drift in unexpected directions. The Fourth Amendment, for example, guarantees Americans' privacy rights, but the 9/11 terrorist attacks set off one of the worst cases of government-sponsored espionage. Policy changes instituted by the National Security Agency led to widespread warrantless surveillance, a drift in public policy that led to lawsuits challenging the constitutionality of wiretapping the American people. Much of the research in recent decades ignores the impact of large-scale, slow-moving, secular forces in political, social, and economic environments on public policy. In Policy Drift, Norma Riccucci sheds light on how institutional forces collectTrade ReviewPolicy Drift is a timely and important book on how policies evolve and change after they are enacted. Norma Riccucci shows that, as time passes between enactment and initial implementation, policies can drift far from the apparent intent of their advocates. Riccucci demonstrates how the three branches of government and stakeholders continually jockey for influence over policy, while changes in broader political, economic, and social forces influence the relative power of contestants in policy making, often with profound consequences...a fresh and readable approach to the policy process. -- Thomas A. Birkland,Author of An Introduction to the Policy Process: Theories, Concepts, and Models of Public PolicyA welcome addition to a field largely constructed around a mechanistic view of policy, law and institutions. Norma Riccuccis attention to three significant policy areas surveillance and privacy rights, civil rights, and climate policy illustrates the surprises that are likely to emerge in an adaptive world that is more like the exploding universe than a two-dimensional assembly line. -- Beryl A. Radin,Author of Beyond Machiavelli: Policy Analysis Reaches MidlifeIn Policy Drift, award winning author, Norma Riccucci, emphasizes that & governance unfolds overtime and that there is no one size fits all model of public policy formulation and implementation that will guarantee, predict, or explain policy durability, stability, and instability. Rather, there are a multiplicity of actors, institutions, conditions, and particularistic factors that contribute to policy drift. Riccuccis exceptionally well-crafted, cogent analysis provides an excellent framework for future theory building and research and is a very welcomeindeed, necessary--contribution to the fields of public administration and policy studies -- David H. Rosenbloom,Author of Administrative Law for Public Managers

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Book SynopsisThe role of formal and informal institutional forces in changing three areas of U.S. public policy: privacy rights, civil rights and climate policyThere is no finality to the public policy process. Although it's often assumed that once a law is enacted it is implemented faithfully, even policies believed to be stable can change or drift in unexpected directions. The Fourth Amendment, for example, guarantees Americans' privacy rights, but the 9/11 terrorist attacks set off one of the worst cases of government-sponsored espionage. Policy changes instituted by the National Security Agency led to widespread warrantless surveillance, a drift in public policy that led to lawsuits challenging the constitutionality of wiretapping the American people. Much of the research in recent decades ignores the impact of large-scale, slow-moving, secular forces in political, social, and economic environments on public policy. In Policy Drift, Norma Riccucci sheds light on how institutional forces collectTrade ReviewPolicy Drift is a timely and important book on how policies evolve and change after they are enacted. Norma Riccucci shows that, as time passes between enactment and initial implementation, policies can drift far from the apparent intent of their advocates. Riccucci demonstrates how the three branches of government and stakeholders continually jockey for influence over policy, while changes in broader political, economic, and social forces influence the relative power of contestants in policy making, often with profound consequences...a fresh and readable approach to the policy process. -- Thomas A. Birkland,Author of An Introduction to the Policy Process: Theories, Concepts, and Models of Public PolicyA welcome addition to a field largely constructed around a mechanistic view of policy, law and institutions. Norma Riccuccis attention to three significant policy areas surveillance and privacy rights, civil rights, and climate policy illustrates the surprises that are likely to emerge in an adaptive world that is more like the exploding universe than a two-dimensional assembly line. -- Beryl A. Radin,Author of Beyond Machiavelli: Policy Analysis Reaches MidlifeIn Policy Drift, award winning author, Norma Riccucci, emphasizes that & governance unfolds overtime and that there is no one size fits all model of public policy formulation and implementation that will guarantee, predict, or explain policy durability, stability, and instability. Rather, there are a multiplicity of actors, institutions, conditions, and particularistic factors that contribute to policy drift. Riccuccis exceptionally well-crafted, cogent analysis provides an excellent framework for future theory building and research and is a very welcomeindeed, necessary--contribution to the fields of public administration and policy studies -- David H. Rosenbloom,Author of Administrative Law for Public Managers

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Book SynopsisGroundbreaking essays by female activists and scholars documenting women's resistance before, during, and after the Arab SpringImages of women protesting in the Arab Spring, from Tahrir Square to the streets of Tunisia and Syria, have become emblematic of the political upheaval sweeping the Middle East and North Africa. In Women Rising, Rita Stephan and Mounira M. Charrad bring together a provocative group of scholars, activists, artists, and more, highlighting the first-hand experiences of these remarkable women. In this relevant and timely volume, Stephan and Charrad paint a picture of women's political resistance in sixteen countries before, during, and since the Arab Spring protests first began in 2011. Contributors provide insight into a diverse range of perspectives across the entire movement, focusing on often-marginalized voices, including rural women, housewives, students, and artists. Women Rising offers an on-the-ground understanding of an important twenty-first century moveTrade Review"An amazing, timely, and spectacular contribution to the scholarship on women’s empowerment in the context of the Arab world. The volume brings together works by the field’s most renowned experts. It captures theoretical debates, empirical nuances and a remarkable and sophisticated lens that captures the daily lives and experiences of Arab women. This is a must-read! Stephan and Charrad have assembled a masterpiece!" -- Amaney A. Jamal, author of Barriers to Democracy: The Other Side of Social Capital in Palestine and the Arab World"In Women Rising, activists, scholars, politicians, and artists tell a compelling story of women’s mobilization before, during, and after the Arab uprising of 2011. Well written and analytically powerful, these essays show us the important role women have played in the struggle for democracy, social justice, and women’s rights across the diverse communities in the region. Pushing the boundaries of the study of feminist resistance, this book will inspire students, scholars, and activists." -- Verta Taylor, co-editor of Feminist Frontiers"A rich collection that records the life and efforts of women during a critical point of history for Arab women as they struggle against odds that often seem insurmountable." -- Amira Sonbol, author of The New Mamluks: Egyptian Society and Modern Feudalism"The message of this inspiring collection of personal reflections from Arab women activists of various types is that the Arab Spring is far from over - even bloody civil wars are not extinguishing women’s efforts to be heard in calling for reform, resistance and even revolution! The activist chorus so effectively captured here includes poetry, academic essays, accounts of organizing experiences and political reflections from more or less successfully democratized countries. Each contribution is a striking solo, but they harmonize nicely, pointing together to the variety of roots of women’s rebellions in 2010 and the diversity of blooms still opening since!" -- Myra Marx Ferree, author of Varieties of Feminism: German Gender Politics in Global Perspective"A uniquely stimulating and timely compendium teeming with Arab women’s voices and multiple forms of activism before, during and after the Arab uprisings. Using varied forms of expression, from art and literary production to political commentary, this volume offers a definitive challenge to misrepresentations of Arab women’s agency and their ongoing roles in democratic struggles." -- Deniz Kandiyoti, co-editor of Gender, Governance, and Islam"This exciting and unique collection of essays by Arab activists, politicians, scholars, and others is remarkable in its breadth, covering a wide range of Arab countries and contexts to explore the activism of women before, during and after the Arab Spring uprisings. This important and impressive contribution to the study of women’s activism in the region reveals distinctive features of Arab women’s struggles and the national and local origins of their protests. It shows how women, through their very presence in protests, transformed the relationship of women to public space. Women were emboldened through their organizations; they increased political representation; and made legislative changes. But they also asserted their creative agency through literature, film, street art, the photographic lens, and many other forms of expression." -- Aili Mari Tripp, author of Seeking Legitimacy: Why Arab Autocracies Adopt Women's Rights"A welcomed reaffirmation that women have been and successfully continue to work for change as well as a much needed resource for area scholars and those who want to know women can accomplish." * Al Jadid *"Delivers theoretical and empirical insights to the field of Middle East, gender and women’s studies. Stephan and Charrad bring together different stories of resistances and diverse voices of change and thus challenge essentialist and ahistorical readings of women and gender in the region." * Comparative Politics *"For educators teaching about the region, selections from the anthology are an excellent source of potential course material ... The editors have done a truly impressive job of collating work by a wide range of individuals writing about a large number of countries." * The Middle East Journal *"Through a reading of Women Rising, one can observe how Arab women’s activism has repositioned following the Arab Spring and increasingly, Arab women are using new modes of mobilizing and organizing to better represent themselves and simultaneously, upset normative ideas of Arab women. This in itself is a reclamation of Arab women’s identity, which as this volume clearly indicates, is not a monolith." * Journal of International Women's Studies *

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Book SynopsisOn March 11, 2011, a 9.0 earthquake off Japan's northeast coast triggered a tsunami that killed more than 20,000 people, displaced 600,000, and caused billions of dollars in damage as well as a nuclear meltdown of three reactors at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant. Japan, the world's third largest economy, was already grappling with recovery from both its own economic recession of the 1990s and the global recession following the US-driven financial crisis of 2008 when the disaster hit, changing its fortunes yet again. This small, populous Asian nationonce thought to be a contender for the role of the world's number one powernow faces a world of uncertainty. Japan's economy has shrunk, China has challenged its borders, and it faces perilous demographic adjustments from decreased fertility and an aging populace, with the country's population expected to drop to less than 100 million by 2048. In Japan: The Precarious Future, a group of distinguished scholars of Japanese economics, poliTrade ReviewA must-read for anyone interested in Japans recent past and possible future. The authors manage to be both balanced and hard hitting in their analyses. The overall tone is one of guarded pessimismwith a dash of guarded optimism. Such a stance toward Japans future both at home and in the region and world is well justified. -- Andrew Gordon,author of Fabricating Consumers: The Sewing Machine in Modern JapanBy bringing together cutting edge interdisciplinary scholarship produced by an international group of researchers, this book provides an illuminating window into how the worlds third largest economy and nation with an unresolved colonial past is trying to come to terms with its fluid present and searching for ways to deal with its uncertain future. -- Sayuri Guthrie Shimzu,author of Transpacific Field of DreamsThis book, inspired by the ordinary people who survived the catastrophic 3/11 disaster in the Tohoku region, is an excellent interdisciplinary collection of essays by leading scholars that offers an insightful and thought-provoking inquiry into the outlook for Japans near future. A major contribution to our understanding of the economic, political, social, international challenges that Japan faces today. -- Takashi Yoshida,author of The Making of the "Rape of Nanking": History and Memory in Japan, China, and the USThis volume has value in now providing food for thought to reassess Japans lost decades as an alternative to a populist uprising. * Social Science Japan Journal *The overall message that emerges is both hopeful and unsettling: Japans problems are far from insurmountable but big changes are needed, and time is running out. * The Japan Times *As an invariably thoughtful overview...of issues facing recent and contemporary Japan,Japans Precarious Futureis superb. Indeed, I plan to use it as the required text for my upcoming course on Japanese politics. My Student always seem more concerned with the future than the past, and I look forward to sharing this remarkable volume with them. * Journal of Japanese Studies *This collection of lucid essays by leading experts takes stock in Japans many problems * Foreign Affairs *

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Book SynopsisThe eleven-year civil war in Sierra Leone from 1991 to 2002was incomprehensibly brutalit is estimated that half of allfemale refugees were raped and many thousands were killed. While the publicity surrounding sexual violence helped tocreate a general picture of women and girls as victims of theconflict, there has been little effort to understand female soldiers'involvement in, and experience of, the conflict. FemaleSoldiers in Sierra Leone draws on interviews with 75 formerfemale soldiers and over 20 local experts, providing a rareperspective on both the civil war and post-conflict developmentefforts in the country. Megan MacKenzie argues thatpost-conflict reconstruction is a highly gendered process,demonstrating that a clear recognition and understandingof the roles and experiences of female soldiers are centralto both understanding the conflict and to crafting effectivepolicy for the future.Trade ReviewGiving voice to the seldom-heard stories of female soldiers, Megan MacKenzie challenges over-simplified narratives about male warriors and female victims. This moving and insightful analysis of & post-conflict reconstruction in Sierra Leone is a convincing reminder of the perils of ignoring gender. -- J. Ann Tickner, co-editor of Feminism and International Relations: Conversations about the Past, Present and FutureMacKenzie is one of the rising international stars of feminist IR war studies and she's clearly one of the best. Her book moves elegantly and respectfully between events she researched in Sierra Leone and her theorizing on conjugal order and gendered insecurity when wars end. Many audiences will want this book, including organizations crafting post-war reconstruction, whose efforts can backfire on women. -- Christine Sylvester, editor of Feminist International RelationsWeaving sophisticated theoretical critique and an amazing account of lived experiences during and after war, this book is a powerful, sophisticated, and beautifully written contribution to debates over how one should study gender and world politics. An inter-disciplinary must-read for all concerned with war and security. -- Lene Hansen, author of Security as Practice: Discourse Analysis and the Bosnian War[] MacKenzies contribution provides a well-written and approachable introduction to the complexities of female soldiering in Sierra Leone.Female Soldiers in Sierra Leoneis therefore of particular use to humanitarians, activists, feminist researchers, and anyone interested in conflict and war. * International Feminist Journal of Politics *Table of Contents1. Introduction: Conjugal Order and Insecurity Post-Conflict2. The History of Sex, Order, and Conflict in Sierra Leone3. Defining Soldiers4. Empowerment Boom or Bust? Assessing Women's Post-Armed Conflict Empowerment Initiatives5. Securitization and Desecuritization: Female Soldiers and the Reconstruction of Women 6. Securitizing Sex? Rethinking Wartime Sexual Violence 7. Loving Your Enemy: Rape, Sex, Childbirth, and Politics Post-Armed Conflict8. Conclusion: Displacing War Mythology and Developmental Logic

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Book SynopsisFrom September 2011 to September 2012, Ambassador Nasser Abdulaziz Al-Nasser of Qatar presided over the 66th session of the world's parliament - the United Nations General Assembly. This book looks inside the organization, assessing its strengths and weaknesses, its successes and struggles.Trade Review"Ambassador Al-Nasser presents an illuminating picture of the UN General Assembly during one of its most challenging years. The Assemblys 66th session, stretching from September 2011 to the next September, was exceptionally busy and challenging. Internally, the UN was struggling to implement long-standing reforms. Externally, it was facing multiple emergencies and crises in the Middle East, North Africa and elsewhere. Ambassador Al-Nasser was president of the General Assembly during this eventful year. A skilled and experienced diplomat, he launched numerous initiatives, energized by his Four Pillars strategy peaceful settlement of disputes, reform and revitalization of the UN system, disaster prevention and response and sustainable development and prosperity. To it all, the Ambassador brought a deep commitment to nurturing a culture of peace based on justice." -- James Hoge,former editor of Foreign Affairs and Senior Advisor, Teneo Intelligence"This book is not only an eye-catching memoir written by an outstanding diplomat and thinker but also an extraordinarily deep and insightful examination of the most complicated challenges of contemporary world. Based on the authors unique skills and exiting experience of serving as president of the 66th session of the UN General Assembly and his firsthand encounters with different regions, states and world leaders the book covers a remarkably wide range of issues from the peaceful settlement of disputes to the UN reform and revitalization. A must-read for all who are interested in global politics and the mission and activities of the worlds parliament as seen through the eyes of its president." -- Vitaly Naumkin,author of Radical Islam in Central Asia: Between Pen and RifleTable of ContentsContents Foreword by Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon ix Preface xi Introduction by Dr. Farhan Nizami xvii 1 A Vision for Universal Values 1 2 The Peaceful Settlement of Disputes 36 3 UN Reform and Revitalization 50 4 Natural Disaster Prevention and Response 63 5 Sustainable Development and Global Prosperity 71 6 Challenges to Human Security 114 Conclusion 153 Notes 169 Index 191 About the Author 199

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Book SynopsisDistinguished experts explain the economic trends and varied political goals at work in Southeast Asia. With China's emergence as a powerful entity in Southeast Asia, the region has become an unlikely site of conflict between two of the world's great powers. The United States, historically regarded as the protector of Pacific Southeast Asiaconsisting of nations such as Vietnam, the Philippines, Myanmar, and Malaysiais now called upon to respond to what many would consider bullying on the part of the Chinese. These and other countries have become the economic and political engine of China. While certainly inclined to help the country's former allies, the United States has grown undeniably closer to China in the recent decades of global interconnected economic growth. China, the United States, and the Future of Southeast Asia uncovers and delves into the complicated dynamics of this situation. Covering topics such as the controversial response to human rights violations, the effects ofTrade ReviewThe authors contributing to this book provide expert critical analyses of the domestic and international political, economic and strategic forces reshaping the Southeast Asia international order. The book is timely as Southeast Asia adjusts to Chinas growing power and influence and hedges against the unknowns of American policy. -- Donald E. Weatherbee,Russell Distinguished Professor Emeritus, University of South CarolinaA timely and valuable resource for policy makers, investors, think tankers and students alike. With globalization under scrutiny and protectionist sentiment rising in the US and Europe, Southeast Asia deserves the careful attention paid by David Denoon and his colleagues. Tightly organized and edited, this comprehensive collection is a cornucopia of information and analysis covering the political diversity, economic advantages, institutional architecture and the forces of integration at work in the region, as well as the future challenges it faces. -- Nicholas Platt,President Emeritus, Asia Society; former US Ambassador, Philippines, Pakistan, and ZambiaDenoon combines extensive knowledge of Southeast Asia and China and has organized a superb collection of essays comparing the current role of China and the United States in this volatile region. This volume explores economic, strategic, and domestic political issues with authors from all the key countries concerned, so the reader has the advantage of competing perspectives as well. This is an outstanding volume for both the policy and academic communities. -- Richard H. Solomon,Senior Fellow at the RAND Corporation and former President of the U.S. Institute of Peace

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Book SynopsisExamines the significant role of women in the conservative movementNotable for its radical conservative views, the Tea Party is progressive in one way that much of mainstream US politics is not: it has among its most vocal members not spokesmen but spokeswomen. Michelle Bachmann, Sarah Palin, Governor Nikki Haley, US Representative Cathy McMorris Rodgers, and many others are all prominent figureheads for the fiery and prominent political movement. Many major Tea Party organizations, such as the Tea Party Patriots, are led by women and women have been instrumental in founding new right wing organizations for women, such as Smart Girl Politics, with ties to the movement. In Tea Party Women, Melissa Deckman explores the role of women in creating and leading the movement and the greater significance of women's involvement in the Tea Party for our understanding of female political leadership and the future of women in the American Right. Through national-level public opinion data, observatiTrade Review"Tea Party Women delves deeply into how gender, ideology and activism intersect. Deckmans thorough and scrupulously researched account of why and how women have emerged as leaders of the Tea Party movement is essential reading for scholars of women and politics, interest groups, political parties, social movements and conservative politics. This accessible, yet comprehensive book, provides firsthand insights into how women have found their voices through conservative politics and what motivates them to promote Tea Party causes. The book is thematically timely, but will also stand the test of time, as it addresses enduring political questions of strategy, power and identity." -- Ronnee Schreiber,author of Righting Feminism: Conservative Women and American Politics"Too often, the media's caricature of the Tea Party misses the mark on what this movement was all about and why so many women felt drawn to it. In Tea Party Women, Melissa Deckman actually speaks with women in the movement and digs into the data to provide a more nuanced picture of the reasons why the Tea Party attracted many American women." -- Kristen Soltis Anderson,author of The Selfie Vote: Where Millennials Are Leading America"Deckman profiles some of the most vocal pro-women groups of the movement...A sharp...critical analysis of how the role of women in the rise of the tea party is affecting conservative political change." * Kirkus Reviews *"In these times of political polarization, Deckman's work is a conduit to help us better listen to and understand the complexities of identities and the genealogies of political strategy, in order to see how 'they' define 'their interests." * Politics & Gender *"[Recommended] to all of those who wish to understand why, how, to what endand with what impactwomen are involved in the Tea Party." * Sex Roles *

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Book SynopsisFrederick Douglass, one of the most prominent figures in African-American and United States history, was born a slave, but escaped to the North and became a well-known anti-slavery activist, orator, and author. This book provides an important and original argument about the ideas that animated this reformer-statesman.Trade Review"Buccola offers a nuanced portrait that illuminates both Douglass and his place in American intellectual history." -- Damon W. Root,Reason Magazine"Looking broadly and deeply into Douglass's reflections on the requisites and moral purposes of liberal democracy, Buccola amplifies our understanding of Douglass's normative political imagination and skillfully demonstrates that Douglass also appreciated how a free society is nurtured and sustained by a moral ecology of personal courage, moral responsibility, and civic virtue." -- Thomas A. Spragens, Jr.,author of Civic Liberalism: Reflections on Our Democratic Ideals"Nicholas Buccola's rich study of Frederick Douglass recognizes that the natural law teachings of the Declaration provided one of several foundations for Douglass' political thought." -- Mark A. Graber,Tulsa Law Review"Frederick Douglass was a slave, abolitionist, and activist whose most enduring contribution to American history may have been his liberal political theory. Douglass drew on his experiences as a slave to articulate a version of liberalism that contained the basic Lockean, liberal elements but also promoted an ethic of mutual responsibility. That ethic was the basis for Douglasss devotion to community, democracy, and state intervention to create a suitable moral ecology for liberal citizens. It was also a platform for expressing his distrust for gross inequalities issuing from the marketplace. The Political Thought of Frederick Douglassprovides insights not only into Douglasss nineteenth-century theory; it serves as a roadmap for navigating ongoing tensions that persist in twenty-first-century liberalism." -- Mark E. Kann,author of Punishment, Prisons, and Patriarchy"Nicholas Buccola's well-conceived, well-researched, and well-argued new study stands out in an increasingly crowded field of work on Frederick Douglass. Displaying a thorough familiarity with Douglass's published and unpublished works and an impressive erudition in his command of pertinent scholarship, Buccola makes a balanced, judicious, innovative case for Douglass's enduring vitality, in particular as a guide for both liberals and communitarians in their ongoing debates about individual rights and civic obligations." -- Peter C. Myers,author of Frederick Douglass: Race and the Rebirth of American Liberalism"Douglass seems to have been a much more thoughtful, nuanced political thinker and agitator," as he sometimes called himself, than we are used to today. He offered vibrant political and moral arguments, not sound bites. Buccola helps us understand how and why those arguments proved to be so powerful." * Santa Clara Magazine *"This is a well-written, incisive work that illuminates Frederick Douglass as an activist and political philosopher." * CHOICE *Table of ContentsAcknowledgments 1 The Facts and the Philosophy Frederick Douglass as Political Thinker 2 "Every Man Is Himself and Belongs to Himself " Slavery and Self-Ownership as the Foundations of Douglass's Liberalism 3 From Slavery to Liberty and Equality Douglass's Liberal Democratic Politics 4 "Each for All and All for Each" Douglass's Case for Mutual Responsibility 5 "Friends of Freedom" Reformers, Self-Made Men, and the Moral Ecology of Freedom 6 "Man Is Neither Wood Nor Stone" Top-Down Moral Education in Douglass's Liberalism 7 Conclusion: Frederick Douglass in the American Mind Notes Bibliography Index About the Author

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Book SynopsisAn inside look into why Millennials are rejecting careers in politics, and what this means for the future of America's political systemMillennials are often publically criticized for being apathetic about the American political process and their lack of interest in political careers. But what do millennials themselves have to say about the prospect of holding political office? Are they as uninterested in political issues and the future of the American political system as the media suggests?Out of the Running goes directly to the source and draws from extensive research, including over 50 interviews, with graduate students in elite institutions that have historically been a direct link for their graduates into state or federal elected office: Harvard Law, Harvard's Kennedy School of Government, and Boston's Suffolk University Law School. Shauna Shames, herself a young graduate of Harvard University, suggests that millennials are not uninterested; rather, they don't believe that a careerTrade Review"Shauna Shames is a young woman with a fire in her belly about young people leading in politics and the brains and tenacity to make it happen. This book is about what Shauna has been dedicated to for years, and I agree with her that it is the most important thing we can do to maintain and strengthen our democracy: Get diverse young people to run for office in great numbers. Buy it, read it, and buy at least ten more and send them to the young women and men you know." -- Marie C. Wilson,Honorary Founder and President Emerita, Ms. Foundation for Women; Founder, The White House Project"This is a remarkable, disciplined study of our country's future. Shauna Shames has spent years meticulously interviewing passionate, bright, eager Millennials to learn if they see politics and public service as a rewarding field. I'm stunned to learn they are fleeing the political arena, turned off by the high financial costs of running and even higher emotional costs of what has become a disrespected occupation. Some even doubt that government is the best medium for change. The best and the brightest of an entire generation are in danger of being lost to the democratic process. Further, those least likely to run are those we need most: women, especially women of color. Nevertheless, Shauna is optimistic and provides solutions. This book isn't just for academics--it's for everyone who loves our country." -- Donna Brazile,author of Cooking with Grease: Stirring the Pots in American Politics

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Book SynopsisA compelling political history of television's formative yearsTrade Review"In this engaging and original study, Anna McCarthy examines the high civic hopes once held for U.S. commercial television by the liberal social, political, and business elites who made up the & governing classes." * Journal of American History *"McCarthy has written about an aspect of the & golden age of television seldom detailed in histories of early television. This is the story of how some of the largest American commercial corporations of the 1950s used the new medium of television not with the sole intent of advertising their products but to effect social reform on television viewers in order to create & good citizens. Highly recommended" * Choice *

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Book SynopsisPolitics, prestige, power - monster, angel, emperor. Tiberius' unique position as the unrivaled leader of the ancient Roman Empire has not prevented him from being pushed to the sidelines of historical interest. In The Successor, Willemijn van Dijk seeks to remedy this relegation in her compelling portrait of a complicated ancient ruler.Table of Contents Prologue 1. The Longest Breath 2. The Succession 3. Out of the Shadows 4. The Fall 5 The Last Breath Epilogue

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Book SynopsisThe Imperial Russian Project is a collection of Rieber's lifetime of work, focusing on three interconnected themes of this time period: the role of reform in the process of state building, the interaction of state and social movements, and alternative visions of economic development.Trade Review"Alfred Rieber belong to the first generation of postwar Russian experts in the United States, yet sixty years later he is still going strong, producing research of great originality and powerful insight. This collection of articles – too rich for a review to do justice – prsents a searching and distinctive interpretation of the evolution of Imperial Russia from the eighteenth to the twentieth century." -- Geoffrey Hosking, University College London * Journal of Modern History, September 2019 *"The articles of The Imperial Russian Project contribute to a remarkable global interpretation of Russian history that brings together economic change, the evolution of a cultivated and competent officialdom, and the relations between state and society." -- Richard Wortman * Kritika: Explorations in Russian and Eurasian History *"The articles of The Imperial Russian Project contribute to a remarkable global interpretation of Russian history that brings together economic change, the evolution of a cultivated and competent officialdom, and the relations between state and society. Rieber places these developments in the context of the abiding limits to progress: uncompromising autocratic authority, the backwardness of the economy, poorly articulated social boundaries and identities, as well as the vastness of the empire." -- Richard Wortman * Kritika: Explorations in Russian and Eurasian History *Table of ContentsPART ONE: THE FOUNDATIONS 1. The Petrine Vision and Its Fate PART TWO: CULTURAL TRANSFER, INTEREST GROUPS AND ECONOMIC GROWTH 2. The Aufklarung in Russia 3. The Biogenetic Model 4. The Moscow Entrepreneurial Group 5. The Engineers 6. The Economists 7. Origin of the Reutern System 8. The Reutern System in Operation 9. Patronage and Professionalism PART THREE: SOCIAL STRUCTURES IN A DIVIDED POLITY 10. The Social Identification of the Nobility 11. The Sedimentary Society 12. Social and Political Fragmentation

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Book SynopsisSources of Knowledge and Entrepreneurial Behavior delves into the nature and importance of the relationship between sources of knowledge and entrepreneurial behavior, and should be of interest to both academics and policy-makers. David B. Audretsch and Albert N. Link use the Knowledge Spillover Theory of Entrepreneurship as the conceptual foundation for why individuals decide to become entrepreneurs. Then, using a database of more than 4,000 small and relatively new European companies from 10 different countries, called the AEGIS database, Audretsch and Link offer new insights about the relationship between knowledge sources and entrepreneurial behavior. In their analysis of the empirical evidence in support of the Knowledge Spillover Theory of Entrepreneurship, Audretsch and Link conclude that there is no singular source of knowledge driving entrepreneurship, but a plethora of knowledge sources, each associated with different dimensions of entrepreneurial actiTable of ContentsList of Figures and Tables Foreword 1 Introduction 2 The Knowledge Spillover Theory of Entrepreneurship 3 The AEGIS Database 4 The Experience Base of Firms 5 Sources of Knowledge 6 Sources of Knowledge and Entrepreneurial Behavior 7 Lessons Learned Notes References Index

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Book SynopsisPublic Security in Federal Polities offers a broad comparative review of constitutional, institutional, and legislative frameworks that inform public security across nine federations, and the implications that follow for institutional design, public administration, and public policy.Table of Contents1. Introduction CHRISTIAN LEUPRECHT (Royal Military College), TODD HATALEY (Royal Military College), and MARIO KÖLLING (National Distance Education University) 2. Public Security and Federalism in Brazil KAI MICHAEL KENKEL (Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro) 3. Canada TODD HATALEY (Royal Military College) and CHRISTIAN LEUPRECHT (Royal Military College) 4. Germany KLAUS STÜWE (Eichstaedt University) 5. Public Security in the Indian Union AJAY K. MEHRA (Centre for Public Affairs) 6. Mexico EDGAR MOHAR (former Secretary of Citizen Security and Safety for the State of Queretaro) 7. South Africa NICO STEYTLER (University of the Western Cape) and LUKAS MUNTINGH (Civil Society Prison Reform Initiative) 8. Spain MARIO KÖLLING (National Distance Education University) 9. Public Security and Safety according to Swiss Federalism MARKUS MOHLER (University of St. Gallen) and RAINER SCHWEIZER (University of St. Gallen) 10. Public Security in the United States of America: Challenges to Federalism from an All-Hazards Perspective RICHARD KILROY JR. (Coastal Carolina University) 11. Conclusion CHRISTIAN LEUPRECHT (Royal Military College) and MARIO KÖLLING (National Distance Education University)

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Book SynopsisCanadian Confederation has long been assessed as a political moment that created a new national entity. This book breaks new ground by arguing that Confederation was an imperial event that generated new questions and ideas about the future of global political order.Trade Review"Questions of Order is a nineteenth-century scrapbook of the land we left behind. Price is an enthusiastic chronicler. He guides readers through a time capsule of an era so different from ours Canada Day would be unrecognizable to the Fathers of Confederation." -- Holly Doan * Blacklock’s Reporter *"Price delivers admirably. His book is a detailed exploration of how certain individuals (mostly highly educated and articulate) wrote about this new thing called the Dominion of Canada. He does a wonderful job digging into the magazines and books that were published in the decades after Confederation; Questions of Order essentially follows a nineteenth-century version of a scholarly Twitter debate, although, as was fitting for its age, the debate was long and drawn-out." -- Christopher Dummitt, Trent University * Literary Review of Canada *"Price has advanced the discussion, producing a focused and readable study of the many ways that English Canadian thinkers struggled with the meaning of Confederation." -- Steve Penfold, University of Toronto Press * Early Canadian History *Table of ContentsAcknowledgments Introduction: "A Time of Iconoclasm": Confederation and Transformations in Political Thought 1. An Age of Nation Making: Nation, State, and the Question of Canada’s Future 2. Cultivating a Constitution: Defining the Legal Foundations of Political Community 3. Making Up the People: Ideas of Common Peoplehood and Citizenship 4. Debating and Declaring Loyalty: The Evolution and Rhetorical Limits of Allegiance 5. Naturalizing Modern Political Association: Naturalization and Nationality Law Reform Conclusion: "No Merely Passive Spectator": Canada in a Modern World Notes Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisFederalism in Action assesses how Canada's public employment service is performing after responsibility was transferred from the federal government to provinces, territories, and Aboriginal organizations between 1995 and 2015.Table of ContentsList of abbreviations List of figures and tables Foreword Preface 1. Introduction 2. Historical Developments and Devolution Parameters 3. Using the Federalism and Activation Literature 4. The Far West: Alberta and British Columbia 5. The Midwest: Saskatchewan and Manitoba 6. The Middle: Quebec and Ontario 7. The East: New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland and Labrador 8. Aboriginal Employment Programs 9. The Federal Role Post-Devolution 10. Comparing with Australia, the United States, and the European Union 11. Conclusion References List of appendices

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Book SynopsisPolicy Learning from Canada is the first book to take a sustained look at how Canadian immigration and integration models have impacted decision-making in Scandinavia.Table of Contents1. Scandinavians in Search of Solutions: The Canadian Immigration and Integration Policy Model 2. Sweden’s Special Transatlantic Policy Relationship: Moving Towards Mutual Inspiration 3. Denmark’s Selective Political Attention: The Development of an Alternative Model 4. Norway’s Inspired but Still Slow Learning: A Reluctant Reformer 5. Scandinavian Lesson-Drawing from Canada as ‘Work’ 6. Canada as an Inspirational, but not always Practical or Desirable Model: The Politics of Pragmatism

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Book SynopsisThis book describes and analyzes the transformation of Canada from a peacekeeping to a war-making nation during the Conservative Party's recent decade in power, promoting an anti-war perspective that is indispensable for humanity.Trade Review"The Lamb and the Tiger presents an interesting and well-presented critique of the Harper Government while appealing for Canada’s return to a major role in international peace efforts. The anthropological assessments and framework effectively contribute to the author’s arguments and offer important concepts and ideas that are useful to anyone advocating for Canada to play a more active role in the international community’s efforts towards world peace. The book is readable for those without an anthropological background, making it a worthy selection for anyone interested in Canadian foreign policy and international peace studies." -- Stewart Kerr * Canadian Military History *Table of ContentsPreface 1 Introduction Part One: Disputed Visions 2 Peaceful Kingdom 3 Warrior Nation Part Two: Why War? 4 Genetic Basis of War 5 Cultural Basis of War Part Three: The Canadian Dream 6 Gender, Aboriginals, and Resistance 7 Lamb Power and Tiger Power Notes Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisPolitical Economy in the Modern State is Harold Innis’s transitional and, in some respects, his most transformative book. Completed in 1946, it is a collection of fifteen chapters plus a remarkable Preface selected and crafted to address four main themes: the problem of power and peace in the post-War era; the ascent of specialized and mechanized forms of knowledge involving, most particularly, the media, the state, and the academy; the crisis facing civilization and, more generally, the modern penchant for unreflexive short-term thinking in the face of mounting contradictions; and Innis’s growing focus on what would be called media bias.In this new edition, editors Robert E. Babe and Edward A. Comor provide not only a general introduction to Innis’s largely forgotten book but also dedicated introductions to each of its fifteen chapters and a comprehensive index. Together, Babe and Comor demonstrate how Innis’s volume reflects a shift in Innis&Table of ContentsEditors’ Introduction PREFACE Editors’ Introduction to Chapter 1 1. THE NEWSPAPER IN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Editors’ Introduction to Chapter 2 2. AN ECONOMIC APPROACH TO ENGLISH LITERATURE IN THE NINETEENTH CENTURY Editors’ Introduction to Chapter 3 3. THE PROBLEMS OF REHABILITATION Editors’ Introduction to Chapter 4 4. A PLEA FOR THE UNIVERSITY TRADITION Editors’ Introduction to Chapter 5 5. THE UNIVERSITY IN THE MODERN CRISIS Editors’ Introduction to Chapter 6 6. ON THE ECONOMIC SIGNIFICANCE OF CULTURAL FACTORS Editors’ Introduction to Chapter 7 7. POLITICAL ECONOMY IN THE MODERN STATE Editors’ Introduction to Chapter 8 8. THE PENETRATIVE POWERS OF THE PRICE SYSTEM Editors’ Introduction to Chapter 9 9. LIQUIDITY PREFERENCE AS A FACTOR IN INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT Editors’ Introduction to Chapter 10 10. UNUSED CAPACITY AS A FACTOR IN CANADIAN ECONOMIC HISTORY Editors’ Introduction to Chapter 11 11. THE POLITICAL IMPLICATIONS OF UNUSED CAPACITY Editors’ Introduction to Chapter 12 12. IMPERFECT REGIONAL COMPETITION AND POLITICAL INSTITUTIONS ON THE NORTH ATLANTIC SEABOARD Editors’ Introduction to Chapter 13 13. DECENTRALIZATION AND DEMOCRACY Editors’ Introduction to Chapter 14 14. TRANSPORTATION AND THE TARIFF Editors’ Introduction to Chapter 15 15. REFLECTIONS ON RUSSIA Index

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Book SynopsisIn its appropriation of migration theories and various empirical tools, this book examines why settler and multicultural countries such as Australia, the United States, and Canada differ in the political participation and representation of immigrants and ethnic minorities.Table of Contents1. Political Representation in Comparative Perspective 2. Representation: Comparisons with Canada and the United States 3. Historical and Legal-Institutional Context 4. Elites and Political Representation 5. Pan-Ethnic Identity and Political Behaviors 6. Home Country Politics and Political Attitudes 7. Discrimination and Unequal Outcomes 9. Conclusion

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Book SynopsisAn overview of the two subjects that distinguish Quebec from the rest of Canada: its deep concern about preserving its culture and its progressive approach to economic and social policy.Table of ContentsIntroduction 1. Identity 2. Diversity 3. Solidarity 4. Efficiency 5. Climate 6. Fairness 7. Looking Ahead Key Dates Summary of Suggestions Bibliography

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Book SynopsisThis book offers a comprehensive outline of the world's political systems and regimes, classifying all 195 sovereign countries.Table of ContentsList of Figures List of Tables Acknowledgments 1. Introducing Comparative Politics 2. Development and Political Development 3. State Effectiveness and Political Economy 4. Electoral Democracies, Liberal Democracies, and Autocracies 5. Factors Conducive to Democracy 6. Institutional Variations of Democracies 7. Electoral Systems, Party Systems, and Government Formation in Democracies 8. Varieties of Autocracies: Totalitarianism, Sultanism, and Authoritarianism 9. Democratic Transitions, Consolidations, and Breakdowns 10. The Historical Evolution of Democracy Glossary Recommended Sources for Further Research Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisBold and unconventional, this book advocates for an institutional turn-about in the relationship between democracy and constitutionalism.Table of Contents1. Democracy and Constitutions: A Fresh Beginning 2. A Constitutionalist State of Mind: A Deeper Look 3. Constitutional Origins: Undemocratic Beginnings? 4. A Higher Justice: Some Fundamental Problems 5. Making Changes: Constitutional Updates 6. Striving for Democracy: An Endless Journey 7. Towards ‘Democratic’ Courts: A Salvage Operation 8. A Time for Change: Democratic Constitutions 9. Beyond Courts: Toward Democratic Institutions 10. Laughing and Remembering: Putting Democracy First

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Book SynopsisAs things stand, a commitment to weak democracy and strong constitutionalism ensures that a range of elite groups, actors, and institutions political, economic, intellectual, and legal hold considerable sway over constitutional matters, leaving less room for the participation of ordinary people. With the continued primacy of liberal constitutionalism, constitutional law has come to represent and facilitate the centrality of judicial power and authority. In Democracy and Constitutions, Allan C. Hutchinson warns against this deference to a legal elite on questions of constitutional meaning. For Hutchinson, an over-reliance on constitutional law, and a lack of attention to democratic politics, keeps people from influencing the moral and political character of society; it saps civic energies and relegates ordinary people to the sidelines. Engaging and provocative, Democracy and Constitutions charts a course away from the elitism of the present and toward a more deTable of Contents1. Democracy and Constitutions: A Fresh Beginning 2. A Constitutionalist State of Mind: A Deeper Look 3. Constitutional Origins: Undemocratic Beginnings? 4. A Higher Justice: Some Fundamental Problems 5. Making Changes: Constitutional Updates 6. Striving for Democracy: An Endless Journey 7. Towards ‘Democratic’ Courts: A Salvage Operation 8. A Time for Change: Democratic Constitutions 9. Beyond Courts: Toward Democratic Institutions 10. Laughing and Remembering: Putting Democracy First

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Book SynopsisWithout the State explores the 201314 Euromaidan protests a wave of demonstrations and civil unrest in Ukraine through in-depth ethnographic research with leftist, feminist, and student activists in Kyiv. The book discusses the concept of self-organization and the notion that if something needs to be done and a person has the competence to do it, then they should simply do it. Emily Channell-Justice reveals how self-organization in Ukraine came out of leftist practices but actors from across the spectrum of political views also adopted self-organization over the course of Euromaidan, including far-right groups. The widespread adoption of self-organization encouraged Ukrainians to rethink their expectations of the relationship between citizens and their state. The book explains how self-organized practices have changed people’s views on what they think they can contribute to their own communities, and in the wake of Russia’s renewed invasion of UkraineTrade Review“Anchored in events in Kyiv in 2013–2014, Without the State offers insights relevant for other societies that were once part of the Soviet Union and that may be currently engaged in their own efforts to extricate themselves from Moscow’s grasp. This book sheds needed light on the ideational struggles of people worldwide seeking participatory alternatives to the neoliberal economic order.” -- Jessica Pisano, New School for Social Research * The Russian Review *Table of ContentsList of Illustrations Preface Acknowledgments Note on Language Introduction: “we provide the content of Maidan!” 1. Without Any Help from the State: Self-Organization in Ukraine 2. Twenty-First Century Leftists 3. Decommunization and National Ideology 4. #LeftMaidan: Violence, Repression, and Re-creation 5. “For free education”: Education Activism and Maidan 6. “These aren’t your values”: Gender and Nation on Maidan Conclusion: Volunteerism after Maidan Afterword Notes Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisA pioneer in the field of Russian and Soviet studies in the West, Alfred J. Rieber’s five decade career has focused on increasing our understanding of the Russian Empire from Peter the Great to the coming of the First World War. The Imperial Russian Project is a collection of Rieber’s lifetime of work, focusing on three interconnected themes of this time period: the role of reform in the process of state building, the interaction of state and social movements, and alternative visions of economic development. This volume contains Rieber’s previously published, classic essays, edited and updated, as well as newly written works that together provide a well-integrated framework for reflection on this topic. Rieber argues that Russia’s style of autocratic governance not only reflected the personalities of the rulers but also the challenges of overcoming economic backwardness in a society lacking common citizenship and a cohesive ruling class. Trade Review"Alfred Rieber belong to the first generation of postwar Russian experts in the United States, yet sixty years later he is still going strong, producing research of great originality and powerful insight. This collection of articles – too rich for a review to do justice – prsents a searching and distinctive interpretation of the evolution of Imperial Russia from the eighteenth to the twentieth century." -- Geoffrey Hosking, University College London * Journal of Modern History, September 2019 *"The articles of The Imperial Russian Project contribute to a remarkable global interpretation of Russian history that brings together economic change, the evolution of a cultivated and competent officialdom, and the relations between state and society." -- Richard Wortman * Kritika: Explorations in Russian and Eurasian History *"The articles of The Imperial Russian Project contribute to a remarkable global interpretation of Russian history that brings together economic change, the evolution of a cultivated and competent officialdom, and the relations between state and society. Rieber places these developments in the context of the abiding limits to progress: uncompromising autocratic authority, the backwardness of the economy, poorly articulated social boundaries and identities, as well as the vastness of the empire." -- Richard Wortman * Kritika: Explorations in Russian and Eurasian History *Table of ContentsPART ONE: THE FOUNDATIONS 1. The Petrine Vision and Its Fate PART TWO: CULTURAL TRANSFER, INTEREST GROUPS AND ECONOMIC GROWTH 2. The Aufkl rung in Russia 3. The Biogenetic Model 4. The Moscow Entrepreneurial Group 5. The Engineers 6. The Economists 7. Origin of the Reutern System 8. The Reutern System in Operation 9. Patronage and Professionalism PART THREE: SOCIAL STRUCTURES IN A DIVIDED POLITY 10. The Social Identification of the Nobility 11. The Sedimentary Society 12. Social and Political Fragmentation

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Book SynopsisWhat happened on 1 July 1867? Over 150 years after Canadian Confederation, it seems like a question with an obvious answer. Questions of Order argues that Confederation was not just a political deal struck by politicians in 1867, but a process of reconfiguring political concepts and the basis of political association. Breaking new ground, Questions of Order argues that Confederation was an imperial event that generated new questions, concerns, and ideas about the future of political order in the British Empire and the world. It traces how for many public writers in English Canada, Confederation became an important basis for reimagining political order in the empire and redefining basic political concepts. To some, it marked a clear step in the larger project of imperial federation or even the ultimate union of the English-speaking world. For others, however, it represented the certain fragmentation of the empire into sovereign national states. Set in the Trade Review"Questions of Order is a nineteenth-century scrapbook of the land we left behind. Price is an enthusiastic chronicler. He guides readers through a time capsule of an era so different from ours Canada Day would be unrecognizable to the Fathers of Confederation." -- Holly Doan * Blacklock’s Reporter *"Price delivers admirably. His book is a detailed exploration of how certain individuals (mostly highly educated and articulate) wrote about this new thing called the Dominion of Canada. He does a wonderful job digging into the magazines and books that were published in the decades after Confederation; Questions of Order essentially follows a nineteenth-century version of a scholarly Twitter debate, although, as was fitting for its age, the debate was long and drawn-out." -- Christopher Dummitt, Trent University * Literary Review of Canada *"Price has advanced the discussion, producing a focused and readable study of the many ways that English Canadian thinkers struggled with the meaning of Confederation." -- Steve Penfold, University of Toronto Press * Early Canadian History *Table of ContentsAcknowledgments Introduction: "A Time of Iconoclasm": Confederation and Transformations in Political Thought 1. An Age of Nation Making: Nation, State, and the Question of Canada’s Future 2. Cultivating a Constitution: Defining the Legal Foundations of Political Community 3. Making Up the People: Ideas of Common Peoplehood and Citizenship 4. Debating and Declaring Loyalty: The Evolution and Rhetorical Limits of Allegiance 5. Naturalizing Modern Political Association: Naturalization and Nationality Law Reform Conclusion: "No Merely Passive Spectator": Canada in a Modern World Notes Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisDrawing together fifteen of Heron's new and previously published essays on working-class life in Canada, Working Lives covers a wide range of issues within working-class life, including politics and culture, gender, wage-earning and union organization.Trade Review"Heron is a master researcher and synthesizes the social history of workers on the job, as working conditions became more centralized and mechanized, in communities, and in the home." -- Laurel Sefton Macdowell, University of Toronto * University of Toronto Quarterly: Letters in Canada 2018 *Table of ContentsPart One: On the Job 1. On the Job in Canada 2. Ontario’s First Factory Workers 3. Work and Struggle in the Canadian Steel Industry, 1900-50 Part Two: Workers’ Cultures 4. Arguing about Idleness 5. Labour and Liquor 6. Into the Streets Part Three: Getting Organized 7. Labourism and the Working Class 8. The Great War, the State, and Working-Class Canada 9. Contours of a Workers’ Revolt Part Four: A Gendered World 10. Working Girls 11. Boys Will Be Boys 12. Male Wage-Earners and the Canadian State Part Five: Doing History 13. Workers in the Camera’s Eye 14. The Labour Historian and Public History 15. The Relevance of Class

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Book SynopsisThis book focuses on the broad implications of the transformation of Canada from a peacekeeping to a war-making nation during the Conservative Party’s recent decade in power. Funds were poured into the Canadian Forces, and a newly militarized nation found itself entrenched in conflicts around the globe. For decades, Canada had played a leading role in UN peacekeeping, and when the Cold War ended, the prospect of international harmony was infectious. Yet in short order hostilities erupted in the failed states of Rwanda, Somalia, and the Balkans; terrorism including 9/11 raised its head; and Iraq and Afghanistan became war zones. In the face of these immense challenges, the UN was dismissed by its opponents as irrelevant. Structured around an anti-war perspective, The Lamb and the Tiger critically examines the ageless genetic and more recent cultural (civilizational) explanations of war, concluding with a close look at the impact of war and right-wing politics oTrade Review"The Lamb and the Tiger presents an interesting and well-presented critique of the Harper Government while appealing for Canada’s return to a major role in international peace efforts. The anthropological assessments and framework effectively contribute to the author’s arguments and offer important concepts and ideas that are useful to anyone advocating for Canada to play a more active role in the international community’s efforts towards world peace. The book is readable for those without an anthropological background, making it a worthy selection for anyone interested in Canadian foreign policy and international peace studies." -- Stewart Kerr * Canadian Military History *Table of ContentsPreface 1 Introduction Part One: Disputed Visions 2 Peaceful Kingdom 3 Warrior Nation Part Two: Why War? 4 Genetic Basis of War 5 Cultural Basis of War Part Three: The Canadian Dream 6 Gender, Aboriginals, and Resistance 7 Lamb Power and Tiger Power Notes Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisPolitical Economy in the Modern State is Harold Innis’s transitional and, in some respects, his most transformative book. Completed in 1946, it is a collection of fifteen chapters plus a remarkable Preface selected and crafted to address four main themes: the problem of power and peace in the post-War era; the ascent of specialized and mechanized forms of knowledge involving, most particularly, the media, the state, and the academy; the crisis facing civilization and, more generally, the modern penchant for unreflexive short-term thinking in the face of mounting contradictions; and Innis’s growing focus on what would be called media bias.In this new edition, editors Robert E. Babe and Edward A. Comor provide not only a general introduction to Innis’s largely forgotten book but also dedicated introductions to each of its fifteen chapters and a comprehensive index. Together, Babe and Comor demonstrate how Innis’s volume reflects a shift in Innis&Table of ContentsEditors’ Introduction PREFACE Editors’ Introduction to Chapter 1 1. THE NEWSPAPER IN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Editors’ Introduction to Chapter 2 2. AN ECONOMIC APPROACH TO ENGLISH LITERATURE IN THE NINETEENTH CENTURY Editors’ Introduction to Chapter 3 3. THE PROBLEMS OF REHABILITATION Editors’ Introduction to Chapter 4 4. A PLEA FOR THE UNIVERSITY TRADITION Editors’ Introduction to Chapter 5 5. THE UNIVERSITY IN THE MODERN CRISIS Editors’ Introduction to Chapter 6 6. ON THE ECONOMIC SIGNIFICANCE OF CULTURAL FACTORS Editors’ Introduction to Chapter 7 7. POLITICAL ECONOMY IN THE MODERN STATE Editors’ Introduction to Chapter 8 8. THE PENETRATIVE POWERS OF THE PRICE SYSTEM Editors’ Introduction to Chapter 9 9. LIQUIDITY PREFERENCE AS A FACTOR IN INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT Editors’ Introduction to Chapter 10 10. UNUSED CAPACITY AS A FACTOR IN CANADIAN ECONOMIC HISTORY Editors’ Introduction to Chapter 11 11. THE POLITICAL IMPLICATIONS OF UNUSED CAPACITY Editors’ Introduction to Chapter 12 12. IMPERFECT REGIONAL COMPETITION AND POLITICAL INSTITUTIONS ON THE NORTH ATLANTIC SEABOARD Editors’ Introduction to Chapter 13 13. DECENTRALIZATION AND DEMOCRACY Editors’ Introduction to Chapter 14 14. TRANSPORTATION AND THE TARIFF Editors’ Introduction to Chapter 15 15. REFLECTIONS ON RUSSIA Index

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Book SynopsisResurgence and Reconciliation is a multi-disciplinary, critical, and constructive analysis of the two major schools of thought in Indigenous-Settler relationships today: the reformist narrative of reconciliation and the more revolutionary resurgence school.Trade Review"Resurgence and Reconciliation: Indigenous-Settler Relations and Earth Teachings makes a sustained contribution to ongoing reconciliatory efforts through the exemplary work of Indigenous and non-Indigenous scholars alike." -- Tyson Stewart, Nipissing University * Native American and Indigenous Studies *Table of ContentsPart One 1. Back to the Future: Confederation Treaties and Reconciliation Michael Asch 2. Earth-Bound: Indigenous Law & Environmental Reconciliation John Borrows 3. Reconciliation Here on Earth James Tully Part Two 4. Rooted Constitutionalism: Growing Political Community Aaron Mills 5. Toward a Relational Paradigm- Four Points for Consideration: Knowledge, Gender, Land and Modernity Gina Starblanket and Heidi Kiiwetinepinesiik Stark 6. Reconciliation and Resurgence: Reflections on the TRC Final Report Paulette Regan 7. Reconciliation, Resurgence and Revitalization: Collaborative Research Protocols with Contemporary First Nations Communities Regna Darnell 8. Proceed With Caution: Reflections on Resurgence and Reconciliation Kiera Ladner 9. Learning from the Earth, Learning from Each Other: Ethnoecology, Responsibility and Reciprocity Nancy Turner and Pamela Spalding 10. Indigenous and Crown Sovereignty in Canada Kent McNeil 11. Treaty-Ecologies: With Persons, Peoples, Animals & the Land Brian Noble

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Book SynopsisWhy do some governments try to limit immigrants’ access to social benefits and entitlements while others do not? Through an in-depth study of Sweden, Canada, and the Netherlands, Immigration and the Politics of Welfare Exclusion maps the politics of immigrants’ social rights in Western democracies. To achieve this goal, Edward A. Koning analyzes policy documents, public opinion surveys, data on welfare use, parliamentary debates, and interviews with politicians and key players in the three countries. Koning’s findings are three-fold. First, the politics of immigrant welfare exclusion have little to do with economic factors and are more about general opposition to immigration and multiculturalism. Second, proposals for exclusion are particularly likely to arise in a political climate that incentivizes politicians to appear tough on immigration. Finally, the success of anti-immigrant politicians in bringing about exclusionary reforms depends on the rTrade Review"Economic rationales do not support excluding immigrants from social benefits and services, argues Edward A. Koning in this compelling comparative study. Instead, politics and political logics explain why some countries go much further than others in reducing or eliminating immigrants’ access to social rights." -- Willem Maas, York University * Canadian Journal of Netherlandic Studies *Table of ContentsList of Abbreviations Introduction 1. Theorizing Immigrant-Excluding Welfare Reforms The Progressive’s Dilemma: Immigration versus the Welfare State? Immigrant-Excluding Welfare Reforms (and Their Alternatives) The Political Translation of Economic Facts Forces of Continuity: Institutionalizing Immigrants’ Social Rights Forces of Change: Contesting Immigrants’ Social Rights 2. The Limits of Economic Explanations Immigrant Welfare Use and Public Opinion Immigrant Welfare Use and Support for Welfare Exclusion in Three Countries 3. Sweden: Universalism, Even for Newcomers? A Story of Gradual Inclusion Framing Welfare Dependence as Utanförskap Anti-Migrant Politics in the Margins, but for How Long? 4. Canada: Stability in a Country of Immigrants Continuation of the Canadian Model of Immigration and Welfare Faulty Admission and ‘Bogus’ Claimants: Framing Immigrants’ Welfare Dependence Political Battles at the Margins of the Canadian Model 5. The Netherlands: The Sudden Surge of Selective Solidarity A Recent History of Immigrant-Excluding Welfare Reforms From Taboo to Cliché: Increasing Concerns about Immigrants’ Welfare Reliance Reaching the Boundaries of Exclusion Conclusions Appendix Tables List of Interviews Works Cited Endnotes

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Book SynopsisThis book offers a comprehensive outline of the world's political systems and regimes, classifying all 195 sovereign countries.Table of ContentsList of Figures List of Tables Acknowledgments 1. Introducing Comparative Politics 2. Development and Political Development 3. State Effectiveness and Political Economy 4. Electoral Democracies, Liberal Democracies, and Autocracies 5. Factors Conducive to Democracy 6. Institutional Variations of Democracies 7. Electoral Systems, Party Systems, and Government Formation in Democracies 8. Varieties of Autocracies: Totalitarianism, Sultanism, and Authoritarianism 9. Democratic Transitions, Consolidations, and Breakdowns 10. The Historical Evolution of Democracy Glossary Recommended Sources for Further Research Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisUsing a traditional historical-institutional approach, The Canadian Regime introduces students to the idea of the regime, which is a lens through which they can see how institutions interact with the basic principles of the political order. The authors explain how the Canadian liberal democratic regime was founded on the fundamental principles of liberty, equality, and consent and discuss the ways in which Canada’s institutions have developed and operate in accordance with these principles. The authors also examine how the regime has at times failed to follow these principles, particularly with respect to Canada’s Indigenous peoples in Canada, and how reforms to Canada’s governing institutions challenge historical assumptions concerning parliamentary government and federalism. Now in its seventh edition, The Canadian Regime continues to provide the most accessible introduction to Canadian politics, making Canada’s unique government anTable of ContentsPart One: Introduction 1. Canada's Regime Principles 2. The Constitution Part Two: A Constitution Similar in Principle to That of the United Kingdom 3. Responsible Government 4. The Crown and Its Servants 5. Parliament 6. Elections 7. Political Parties Part Three: A Constitution Similar in Principle to that of the United States 8. Federalism 9. The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms 10. The Judiciary Conclusion

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Book SynopsisA History of Political Thought analyses market society by surveying the ideas of its most perceptive, thought-provoking observers critics and defenders from ancient Greece to the present day.Table of ContentsList of Abbreviations Introduction 1. “The Less They Value Virtue”: Plato, Aristotle, and Aquinas on the Corrupting Influence of Moneymaking – Personal and Political 2. “The Felicity of This Life”: Machiavelli and Hobbes on the Possibility of Delightful Living 3. “The Desire of Having More”: Locke on Labor and the Right to Accumulate without Limit 4. “A Course Intended by Nature”: Smith and Kant on the Overwhelming Benefits of Commerce – Domestic and International 5. “Make Money Contemptible and, If Possible, Useless”: Rousseau on Modern Discontent 6. “The Reason Which Shines Through”: Hegel on the Ethical Dimensions of the Market 7. “Free, Conscious Activity”: Marx on Alienation and the Path to Human Emancipation 8. “A Dozen Wise Men”: Lenin on the Revolutionary Vanguard 9. “The Function of Industry”: Tawney on the Demands of Equality and the Need for Democracy 10. “Reflection, Brooding, Worry, Love, and Hatred”: Nietzsche on a Higher Concept of Culture 11. “The Nobler Exercise of the Faculties”: Keynes on the Art of Enjoyment 12. “A Narrow Field of Vision”: Hayek on the Limits of Knowledge 13. “The Curse of Money”: Rawls on Plutocracy and the Demands of Economic Justice 14. “An Endless Spiral”: Piketty on the Dynamics of Wealth and Income Inequality in the Twenty-First Century Afterword Notes Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisQuestioning the Chinese Model sheds light on oppositional political novels produced in early twenty-first century China.Table of ContentsAcknowledgments Introduction: Rise of Oppositional Chinese Political Novels Chinese Political Fiction in the Twentieth Century Sociopolitical Crisis and Re-politicization of Society in the New Century Propitious Circumstances for Political Articulation Scope, Themes, Methodology, and Structure of the Book 1. Destruction of Communist Myths Them versus Us: Subversion of the Party-People Myth From Critics to Servants: Changed Role of Chinese Intellectuals after Tiananmen Nationalism as State Ideology Ideologization of Morality, Hedonism, and Political Acquiescence Summary 2. Wolf Totem: Paradoxical Eulogy to a Culture Wolf Totem and Mongolian Correlative Cosmology Social Darwinism, Reverse Chauvinism, and Nationalism A Wolf Destroyed by the “Wolf Logic” Ideological Hegemony behind a Literary Sensation Summary 3. Lenin’s Kisses: Absurdity, Dehumanization, and Dilemma of the Chinese Utopia Revolution as Nightmare Contemporary Freak Show: Absurdity and Cruelty of the Biopolitics of a Utopia “With Money, Anything Is Possible” Arbitrariness of Power, Sustainability of Dictatorship, and Dead-End Future Summary 4. Such Is This World@sars.come: Dictatorship as a Fatal Disease “Lockdown” as Social Reality and Political Allegory The Terrifying “Old Crone” behind the Screen The Chinese Intelligentsia after Tiananmen: Cynicism and Division Two Faces of the Party: Ugliness behind a Lovely Mask Summary 5. The Fat Years: Social Injustice, Forced Amnesia, Distorted Mentality, and Fascism Fake Paradise: Darkness behind the Chinese “Miracle” Falsified History and Forced Amnesia Mental Distortion and Spiritual Agony “Fascism? We Are Only in Its Early Stages!” Summary 6. The Seventh Day: Dystopian Wasteland versus Modern Peach Blossom Spring Bloody Predation and Deceptive Propaganda Destruction of Sanctified Human Feelings Banality of Evil: Callous Indifference and Moral Corruption Peach Blossom Spring: Utopia of Truth, Love, and Happiness Summary Epilogue: Limits of Transgression and Mechanisms of Counter-Censorship Notes Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisEthnographic Insights on Latin America and the Caribbean offers a compelling introduction to the region by providing a series of ethnographic case studies that examine the most pressing issues communities are facing today. These case studies address key topics such as inequities during the COVID-19 pandemic, anti-Black racism, resistance against extractive industries, migration and transnational families, revitalization of Indigenous languages, art and solidarity in the wake of political violence, resilience in the face of climate change, and recent social movements. Designed for courses in a variety of disciplines, this expansive volume is organized in thematic sections, with introductions that draw important connections between chapters. The first section provides essential background on ethnography, archaeology, and history, while chapters in the following sections center local perspectives, strategies, and voices. Each chapter ends with reflection and discussion Table of ContentsList of Maps Preface: Introducing Ethnographic Insights on Latin America and the Caribbean SECTION ONE: AN INTRODUCTION TO LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN Introduction 1. Using Ethnography to Learn about Latin America and the Caribbean Melanie A. Medeiros and Jennifer Guzmán 2. Old New World: An Archeological Introduction to Latin America and the Caribbean James Aimers 3. Check Your Narratives: Essentials for Understanding Latin American and Caribbean History, 1400–Present Ryan M. Jones SECTION TWO: RACE, RACIALIZATION, AND RACISM Introduction 4. Raciality and Belonging in Cuban Tourism L. Kaifa Roland 5. Protecting White Comfort and White Supremacy in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Jennifer Roth-Gordon 6. The “Paradoxical” Persistence of Haitian Vodou after the Cholera Epidemic Guilberly Louissaint SECTION THREE: ETHNICITY, CITIZENSHIP, AND BELONGING Introduction 7. Language and the Emplacement of Indigenous Citizenship in Peru Sandhya Krittika Narayanan 8. Post-Multicultural Anxieties? Trajectories of Indigenous Citizenship in La Guajira, Colombia Pablo Jaramillo Salazar 9. A Panamanian of West Indian Descent: An Autoethnographic Study of Citizenship and Belonging LaVerne M. Seales Soley SECTION FOUR: GENDER AND INTERSECTIONALITY Introduction 10. The Racial Politics of Queer, Urban, Second Generation Indigenous Lima Locals Diego Arispe-Bazán 11. Racialized Geographies and the “War on Drugs”: Gender Violence, Militarization, and Indigenous Women in Mexico Rosalva Aida Hernandez Castillo 12. After the Mosquito: Caring for Children with Congenital Zika Syndrome in Bahia, Brazil K. Eliza Williamson SECTION FIVE: LANGUAGE IN SOCIETY Introduction 13. Rap Originario and Language Revitalization in Mexico: The ADN Maya Collective Josep Cru 14. Kreyòl in Cuba: Writing Resistance, Affirming Haitian Heritage Mariana F. Past 15. Linguistic Bias or a Chance to Get Ahead: Linguistic Repertoires in Aruban and Curaçaoan Schools Keisha Wiel SECTION SIX: POLITICS AND POWER Introduction 16. Congressional Candidates and Political Campaigns in Clientelist Systems: Condoms and Concrete in Oaxaca, Mexico Karleen Jones West 17. NGOs as “Necessary Evils”: Challenges of Doing Good in Urban Northeast Brazil Luminiţa-Anda Mandache 18. The Role of Masculinity in Connecting Knowledge and Politics: Pension Experts in Chile Maria J. Azocar 19. Indigenous Governance and Legal Pluralism: Constitutional Reform and Political Conflict in Bolivia Matthew Doyle SECTION SEVEN: POLITICAL VIOLENCE AND ITS LEGACY Introduction 20. Violence and the Ethnographic Turn in Contemporary Colombian Art Ana Guglielmucci and Esteban Rozo 21. Film Reception and Audience Ethnography: Charting Local Imaginaries of Violence in Contemporary Argentina and Colombia Nick Morgan, Philippa Page, and Cecilia Sosa 22. Cementerio XXX: Political and Humanitarian Constructions of Victimhood for the Desaparecidos of “Post-Conflict” Guatemala Sarah Maya Rosen 23. A Crack in the Wall: Ethnography as Solidarity with Indigenous Political Prisoners in Oaxaca, Mexico Bruno Renero-Hannan SECTION EIGHT: POVERTY, PRECARITY AND RESILIENCE Introduction 24. Flipping the City: Space and Subjectivity in the São Paulo, Brazil Periphery Charles H. Klein 25. Ties that Bind in the Dominican Republic: Buying Food on Credit in Corner Stores Christine Hippert 26. “If It Wasn't for COVID, I Wouldn't Be Married”: Disruption, Agency and Making a Living in Chiapas Mexico Katie Nelson 27. Music and Maria: Musical Nationalism in Post–Hurricane Maria Puerto Rico Melissa Cambero Scott SECTION NINE: DEVELOPMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY Introduction 28. Conceptions of Risk and Resettlement in Belenino River Communities in Peru Sharon Gorenstein Rivera 29. Forced Displacement and Indigenous Resettlement Planning in Colombia Emma Banks 30. “No a La Mina”: Indigenous Organizations’ Rejection of Toxic Mega-Mining in Mexico’s Isthmus of Tehuantepec Alessandro Morosin SECTION TEN: TOURISM AND ITS EFFECTS Introduction 31. Structural Racism and Occupational Segregation in Northeast Brazil’s Ecotourism Industry Melanie Medeiros and Tiffany Henriksen 32. Between the Edible and the Inedible: Cultural Tourism and Culinary Meaning in the Ecuadorian Amazon Sarah Rachelle Renkert 33. Of Cash and Candy: The Complex Effects of Tourism on the Growth of Yucatec Maya Children Kristi Krumrine SECTION ELEVEN: MIGRATION AND KINSHIP Introduction 34. Digital Solidarities, Transnational Families, and the Nicaraguan Refugee Crisis in Costa Rica Caitlin E. Fouratt 35. Love, Money, and a Secret Divorce: Patriarchy and Senior Women’s Care-giving in Mexican Migration Nora Haenn 36. “I Am Going without Knowing the History of My People”: Young People’s Engagement with the Past, Present and Future in the Guatemalan Diaspora in Southern Mexico Malte Gembus Conclusion Index

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Book SynopsisIn Canada, the Attorney General holds a complex and unique role within the federal, provincial, and territorial governments. Despite this key position, there is relatively little knowledge and understanding of the role and professional responsibilities of the Attorney General among the public, the media, policymakers, and politicians – including at least some Attorney Generals themselves. Legal Ethics and the Attorney General adopts a doctrinal approach to examine and explain how legal ethics, and particularly the law of lawyering, applies to the Attorney General.The book illustrates that, while the role of the Attorney General is unique, the individual occupying this position practises law and should be held to the same standards as any other lawyer. It addresses common misconceptions: that the Attorney General is not truly a lawyer, that actions deemed wrongful for other lawyers may not be considered wrongful for the Attorney General, or that the accountabil

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Book SynopsisThis co-operative venture by thirty-eight leading Canadian lawyers, jurists, and scholars is the first published survey on a major scale to cover nearly all aspects of Canadian relations with international organization. In recent years active Canadian involvement in controversies exercising major intergovernmental organizations and raising complex questions of international law has burgeoned to the point that Canada's role often far exceeds what might normally be expected of a middle power with a limited population. In some cases Canada has taken a leading part comparable to the major powers. This Canadian activity, variously applauded as creative or rejected as dangerous, is reviewed and assessed in these pages. More than a factual recitation of events, this volume attempts to explain why the Candian approach developed as it did and what factors, or patterns, are exerting perceivable influences on the prsent shaping of policy. Unusual in the vast scopt of the subject matter, t

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