Regional, state and other local government Books

Book SynopsisPuts forward a defense of Western civilization and the gifts it has bequeathed to the world - in particular, human rights and constitutional democracy - at a time when many around the globe equate the West with hubris and thinly veiled imperialism. This book traces the development and implications of this idea from antiquity onwards.Trade Review"Headley flies in the face of post-1960s criticism of the West to argue that the Renaissance and the Reformation laid the groundwork for the world's present understanding of human rights and constitutional democracy... Headley offers considerable evidence for these Western contributions to pushing diverse cultures toward a new, globalized way of life... In a brief epilogue, [he] sets aside his scholarly mien to launch a devastating critique of American policies at home and abroad since 2001... A densely written defense of the Western tradition."--Kirkus Reviews "This is a provocative, compelling, and successful book that traces the culture-transcending qualities of the idea of a common humanity and political dissent in Europe... Balanced and deeply intelligent, Headley's book recasts the role of European civilization in shaping our future."--A.R. Brunello, Choice "John Headley's lucid study of the intellectual origins of human rights and democracy in the European tradition rewards the careful reader... Headley has written an excellent book, penetrating and well-written. The two sections on the United States described above arc in brief, isolated sections, and have little to do with the rest of the book. The reader stands to gain a great deal from this senior scholar's broad analysis of these distinctly European values."--John F. Kicza, Renaissance Quarterly "There is much in this book for Renaissance scholars, historical sociologists, and students of contemporary history. For the ... historically oriented sociologist, the book is an important contribution to understanding the European heritage."--Gerard Delanty, American Historical ReviewTable of ContentsList of Illustrations xi Preface xiii Introduction 1 Chapter 1: The Renaissance Defining and Engagement of the Global Arena of Humanity 9 Imperial and Global Motifs in the Advent of the New Geography 13 The Fully Habitable World for Renaissance Europe 31 Chapter 2: The Universalizing Principle and the Idea of a Common Humanity 63 The Universalizing Process: From Christendom to the Civilization of Europeans 66 The Career of Natural Rights in the Early Modern Period 103 Chapter 3: The Emergence of Politically Constituted Dissent in the European World 149 The Initial Constituting of Political Dissent: Thomas More's Horrific Vision 154 Party and Opposition in the Eighteenth-Century Anglo-American Experience 168 Aftermath 195 Epilogue 207 Notes 219 Bibliography 243 Index 269

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Book SynopsisThe transformation of the American South - from authoritarian to democratic rule - is the most important political development since World War II. This title illuminates this sea change by analyzing the democratization experiences of Georgia, Mississippi, and South Carolina.Trade ReviewWinner of the 2017 V.O. Key Award, Southern Political Science Association Winner of the 2016 J. David Greenstone Book Prize, Politics and History Section of the American Political Science Association "Paths Out of Dixie is the rare gem of American politics destined to be a touchstone across political science subfields."--Jason Brownlee, Journal of Politics "Mickey's work rests on an exhaustive treasure of archival research that displays a stunning commitment to the best traditions of American political development scholarship. Paths Out of Dixie is a worthy and indeed more rigorous successor to Key's (1949) Southern Politics."--Kimberley Johnson, Journal of PoliticsTable of ContentsList of Illustrations and Tables ix Preface and Acknowledgments xi Part One: Deep South Enclaves, 1890-1940 1 CHAPTER ONE Southern Political Development in Comparative Perspective 3 CHAPTER TWO The Founding and Maintenance of Southern Enclaves, 1890-1940 33 CHAPTER THREE Deep South Enclaves on the Eve of the Transition 64 Part Two: The Transition Begins, 1944-48 93 CHAPTER FOUR Suffrage Restriction under Attack, 1944-47 95 CHAPTER FIVE Driven from the House of Their Fathers Southern Enclaves and the National Party, 1947-48 131 Part Three: The Clouds Darken, 1950-63 171 PROLOGUE "No Solution Offers Except Coercion" Brown, Massive Resistance, and Campus Crises, 1950-63 173 CHAPTER SIX "No Task for the Amateur or Hothead" Mississippi and the Battle of Oxford 190 CHAPTER SEVEN "Integration with Dignity" South Carolina Navigates the Clemson Crisis 215 CHAPTER EIGHT "No, Not One" Georgia's Massive Resistance and the Crisis at Athens 240 Part Four: Modes of Democratization and Their Legacies since 1964 257 CHAPTER NINE The Deathblows to Authoritarian Rule The Civil and Voting Rights Acts and National Party Reform, 1964-72 259 CHAPTER TEN Harnessing the Revolution? Three Paths Out of Dixie 281 CHAPTER ELEVEN Legacies and Lessons of the Democratized South 335 Notes 355 Index 531

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Book SynopsisHobbes' extreme political views have commanded so much attention that they have eclipsed his work on language and mind, and on reasoning, personhood, and group formation. This book argues that it was Hobbes who invented the invention of language thesis - the idea that language is a cultural innovation that transformed the human mind.Trade ReviewWinner of the 2008 PROSE Award in Philosophy, Association of American Publishers "This book is the best short introduction to Hobbes's philosophy now available, but it's more than that. It is a meditation on the ways in which language makes politics possible, and on the reasons why language makes politics so difficult. Pettit, one of the world's leading philosophers, brings a fresh eye to the work of one of the greatest philosophers who ever lived, and he opens it up to original insights and challenging new puzzles. Above all, he shows us why Hobbes's view of the human condition as made with words still matters."--David Runciman, author of Political Hypocrisy "It might seem, then, that little more can be said about Hobbes, but Pettit's oblique analysis of the language and reasoning sheds a very distinctive light on Hobbes's political insights, and genuinely adds new ideas to an oft-trampled field. Not only do we get a clearly organized and coherent explanation of the ideas, within a convincing framework as the ideas grow from language itself to the body politic, but we instantly know we're in the hands of a writer who really knows his Hobbes: the arguments move steadily and logically through, supported by (in the best sense) eclectic quotations from the original works (all in English, since some of them originally appeared in Latin)."--Stuart Hannabuss, Library Review "In this brief, clearly written book, Pettit argues that Hobbes believes language is a human invention. With language comes the ability to imaginatively project oneself into the future, to reason, and to contract and coordinate with others... Thus, Pettit maintains that Hobbes's state of nature is not and cannot be precultural, but is rather a condition in which people have culture and language but no government. An interesting implication of Pettit's view is that the common interpretation of Hobbes--that people's selfish untamed nature leads to social conflict--is mistaken: the invention of language and subsequent warping of people's desires are what ultimately cause conflict in the state of nature."--J. H. Spense, Adrian College, for CHOICE "Philip Pettit is pre-eminent among political philosophers for integrating the study of language, of human nature and of such things as the nature of rules an meaning. He has found a kindred spirit in Thomas Hobbes and has written an enjoyable and generous account of Hobbes' remarkably prescient explorations of similar themes... Beautifully clear, consistently interesting."--Simon Blackburn, Times Higher Education "Despite its brevity, this book is dense in its arguments, filled with trenchant phrases, and effective in its recreation of Hobbes' theory as grounded on the invention of language and thereby reason, the bright side of language."--Arlene W. Saxonhouse, European Legacy "Mr. Pettit's brief, incisive study will arouse the attention of political philosophers as well as historians and linguists."--Arnd Bohm, Scriblerian "By inserting Hobbes' philosophy of language into the heart of his theory of human nature and politics, Pettit has not only decisively closed the gap between two usually far too distinct scholarly domains, but he has also adverted to the major concern with language that preoccupied early-modern philosophers in general."--Hannah Dawson, Hobbes StudiesTable of ContentsIntroduction 1 Chapter One: Mind in Nature 9 Chapter Two: Minds with Words 24 Chapter Three: Using Words to Ratiocinate 42 Chapter Four: Using Words to Personate 55 Chapter Five: Using Words to Incorporate 70 Chapter Six: Words and the Warping of Appetite 84 Chapter Seven: The State of Second, Worded Nature 98 Chapter Eight: The Commonwealth of Ordered Words 115 Summary 141 Notes 155 References 169 Index 177

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"Headley flies in the face of post-1960s criticism of the West to argue that the Renaissance and the Reformation laid the groundwork for the world's present understanding of human rights and constitutional democracy... Headley offers considerable evidence for these Western contributions to pushing diverse cultures toward a new, globalized way of life... In a brief epilogue, [he] sets aside his scholarly mien to launch a devastating critique of American policies at home and abroad since 2001... A densely written defense of the Western tradition."--Kirkus Reviews "This is a provocative, compelling, and successful book that traces the culture-transcending qualities of the idea of a common humanity and political dissent in Europe... Balanced and deeply intelligent, Headley's book recasts the role of European civilization in shaping our future."--A.R. Brunello, Choice "John Headley's lucid study of the intellectual origins of human rights and democracy in the European tradition rewards the careful reader... Headley has written an excellent book, penetrating and well-written. The two sections on the United States described above arc in brief, isolated sections, and have little to do with the rest of the book. The reader stands to gain a great deal from this senior scholar's broad analysis of these distinctly European values."--John F. Kicza, Renaissance Quarterly "There is much in this book for Renaissance scholars, historical sociologists, and students of contemporary history. For the ... historically oriented sociologist, the book is an important contribution to understanding the European heritage."--Gerard Delanty, American Historical ReviewTable of ContentsList of Illustrations xi Preface xiii Introduction 1 Chapter 1: The Renaissance Defining and Engagement of the Global Arena of Humanity 9 Imperial and Global Motifs in the Advent of the New Geography 13 The Fully Habitable World for Renaissance Europe 31 Chapter 2: The Universalizing Principle and the Idea of a Common Humanity 63 The Universalizing Process: From Christendom to the Civilization of Europeans 66 The Career of Natural Rights in the Early Modern Period 103 Chapter 3: The Emergence of Politically Constituted Dissent in the European World 149 The Initial Constituting of Political Dissent: Thomas More's Horrific Vision 154 Party and Opposition in the Eighteenth-Century Anglo-American Experience 168 Aftermath 195 Epilogue 207 Notes 219 Bibliography 243 Index 269

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"Flaherty laments the executive branch’s over-accumulation of power, but instead focuses on the diminution of federal judicial power in foreign affairs. In his new book, Flaherty convincingly argues that this trend is not only contrary to the intent of the Constitution’s framers, but it also encroaches on the role federal courts played in foreign affairs during the first century of the republic."---Jeffrey M. Winn, New York Law Journal"Clearly, Flaherty’s study has significantly contributed to a growing body of work evaluating the American judiciary’s legacy associated with foreign policy."---Samuel Hoff, International Social Science Review

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"Flaherty laments the executive branch’s over-accumulation of power, but instead focuses on the diminution of federal judicial power in foreign affairs. In his new book, Flaherty convincingly argues that this trend is not only contrary to the intent of the Constitution’s framers, but it also encroaches on the role federal courts played in foreign affairs during the first century of the republic."---Jeffrey M. Winn, New York Law Journal"Clearly, Flaherty’s study has significantly contributed to a growing body of work evaluating the American judiciary’s legacy associated with foreign policy."---Samuel Hoff, International Social Science Review

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

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Book SynopsisTells the story of the US government's role in developing a national rail system - and the rail system's role in expanding the power of the federal government. The book reveals how state building, so often attributed to an aggressive national government, can also result from local governments making demands on the national state-a dynamic that can still be seen at work.

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Book SynopsisIn the wake of the 2016 presidential election there was widespread shock that the Midwest, the Democrats' so-called blue wall, had been so effectively breached by Donald Trump. But the blue wall, as The Conservative Heartland makes clear, was never quite as secure as so many observers assumed.Trade ReviewThe Conservative Heartland is essential reading for anyone interested in how and why the Midwest has become America's most contested political battleground. Anchored by Lauck and Stock's superb introductory essay, a talented group of historians provide a tour d'horizon of the Midwest's economic and cultural fracture lines, revealing how the region became the proving ground for an enduring strain of conservative politics." - David Farber, Roy A. Roberts Distinguished Professor, University of Kansas, and author of The Rise and Fall of Modern American Conservatism"This timely book provides a trove of great information for people who want to understand the history and politics of the Midwest. Despite covering many subjects and using diverse methods, it is extremely readable and will be approachable and helpful for both scholars and students." - George Hawley, author of Right-Wing Critics of American Conservatism

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Book SynopsisIn the wake of the 2016 presidential election there was widespread shock that the Midwest, the Democrats' so-called blue wall, had been so effectively breached by Donald Trump. But the blue wall, as The Conservative Heartland makes clear, was never quite as secure as so many observers assumed.Trade ReviewThe Conservative Heartland is essential reading for anyone interested in how and why the Midwest has become America's most contested political battleground. Anchored by Lauck and Stock's superb introductory essay, a talented group of historians provide a tour d'horizon of the Midwest's economic and cultural fracture lines, revealing how the region became the proving ground for an enduring strain of conservative politics." - David Farber, Roy A. Roberts Distinguished Professor, University of Kansas, and author of The Rise and Fall of Modern American Conservatism"This timely book provides a trove of great information for people who want to understand the history and politics of the Midwest. Despite covering many subjects and using diverse methods, it is extremely readable and will be approachable and helpful for both scholars and students." - George Hawley, author of Right-Wing Critics of American Conservatism

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Book SynopsisHas Texas always been one of the United States’ most conservative states? The answer might surprise you. Bootstrap Liberalism offers a glimpse into the world of Depression-era Texas politics, revealing a partisan culture that was often far more ideologically nuanced and complex than meets the eye.Table of Contents Preface Acknowledgments Introduction: "Men of Constructive Minds and Patriotic Motives" 1. "We Can Do No Worse" 2. "Conservative Progressive Constructive Legislation" 3. "Sired by the Devil and Born in Hell" 4. "Communism with a Haircut and a Shave" 5. "My Very Old and Close Friend" 6. "A Closer Connection with Our Federal Government" Conclusion: "The Forgotten Man" Notes Bibliography

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Book SynopsisUsing Racial Threat Theory arguments, this book demonstrates that American states with larger or growing Black and Hispanic populations have more restricted voting, and that these restrictive voting laws disproportionately demobilize these populations in predictable ways.Trade ReviewThe Cost of Voting Index (COVI) developed by the authors is a very useful resource that will benefit the field for years. In addition to developing this metric, the authors have convincingly demonstrated that voting restrictions are more likely in diversifying states and that efforts to expand access to the polls do not compromise election integrity. A must-read for students of voting and electoral reform." - Elliott Fullmer, associate professor of political science at Randolph-Macon College and author of Tuesday’s Gone: America’s Early Voting RevolutionTable of Contents Introduction 1. A Brief History of Voting Restrictions in the United States 2. The Changing Nature of State Election Law 3. Falling Behind or Jumping Ahead: Movement in the State Cost of Voting Rank 4. Minority Populations, Republicans, and the COVI 5. The COVI and Reported Voter Turnout 6. Minority Candidate Electoral Success and the Underrepresentation of Minorities and Women 7. the First Big Lie: Accessible Voting Leads to Widespread Voter Fraud 8. The Second Big Lie: More Convenient Voting Helps Democrats Conclusion Appendices A: Measurement Challenges and Omitted Variables B: More Specifics on Constructing the Cost of Voting Index C: Sensitivity Analysis D: Construct Validity Check, the COVI, and State Voter Turnout E: 4 TablesF: State COVI Values by Presidential Election G: 5 Tables Notes Works Cited Index

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Book SynopsisAnalysing an original survey of political appointments at all levels of state government, All Roads Lead to Power offers an expanded, nuanced view of women in politics. This book also questions the manner in which political ambition, particularly among women, is typically studied and understood.Trade ReviewIn All Roads Lead to Power, Kaitlin N. Sidorsky offers a much-needed and timely analysis of the role of women in appointed positions and how this shapes women’s contributions to the governing and policymaking processes. Thoroughly researched, the excellent mix of quantitative and qualitative findings gives the study a depth and breadth that amplifies its relevance. With increasing attention on electing more women to public office, this book fills a gap in the literature about how appointed positions in government may serve as opportunities for women to enter the political arena." - Lori Cox Han, professor of political science, Chapman University"In this fascinating and well-researched book, Kaitlin Sidorsky begins to fill a significant gap in our knowledge by focusing on the highly understudied subject of women who serve in appointed office. Sidorsky convincingly demonstrates through surveys and interviews that many of the women who hold government appointments define what they do as nonpolitical, demonstrating a distaste for elections and partisan pursuits, viewing the positions they hold as steps in their professional careers, and insisting that they do not want to be involved in politics. Her book raises important questions and challenges for scholars and activists concerned about increasing women's involvement and influence in American politics." - Susan J. Carroll, coauthor of A Seat at the Table: Congresswomen’s Perspectives on Why Their Presence MattersTable of Contents List of Tables List of Figures Preface 1. Reconceptualizing Women and Public Service 2. The Men and Women in Elected and Appointed Office at the State Level 3. You Should Be Appointed: Political Recruitment for State-Level Appointed Officials 4. Why Hold Public Office? Appointed Officials’ Motivations to Hold Public Office 5. Where Do I Go from Here? The Political Ambitions of Appointed Officeholders 6. Considering the Other Pathway: Appointed Officials’ Interest in Elected Office 7. A Different Perspective: Recruitment, Motivations, and Ambitions of State Elected Officials 8. How to Be the Nonpolitical Public Servant Appendix A: State Political Pathways Surveys Appendix B: Appointed and Elected Official Interview Transcripts Appendix C: Coding of Variables Appendix D: Supplemental Table for Chapter 5 Selected Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisA revealing look at how and why federal actors intervene in municipal politics.Trade Review"Canada in Cities provides a rich detailed analysis of the evolution of federal government involvement in a variety of fields that are traditionally municipal. Every chapter offers interesting data and detailed analysis that speak to the complexity of multi-level governance". Rachel Laforest, Associate Professor, School of Policy Studies, Queen's University

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Book SynopsisOffers a broad theoretical understanding of local government boundary reform and informs the wider scholarly discussion and debate regarding institutional change, state structures, and the areal jurisdiction of local governments.Table of ContentsFigures and Tables Acknowledgments 1. Introduction / John Meligrana 2. Redrawing Local Boundaries: Deriving the Principles forPolitically Just Procedures / Ronan Paddison 3. Goals for Municipal Restructuring Plans / AndrejsSkaburskis 4. Annexation Activity and Policy in the United States / GregLindsey 5. Canadian Experiences of Local Government Boundary Reform: AComparison of Quebec and Ontario / Raphaël Fischler, JohnMeligrana, and Jeanne M. Wolfe 6. The Two Waves of Territorial Reform of Local Government inGermany / Hellmut Wollmann 7. Changeless Boundaries do not fix a Changing History: The Map ofthe Spanish Local Government / Abel Albet i Mas 8. Changing Local Government Boundaries in Israel: The Paradox ofExtreme Centralism versus Inability to Reform / Eran Razin 9. Confusing Responses to Regional Conflicts: Restructuring LocalAdministrative Boundaries in Korea / Dong-Ho Shin 10. Reorganizing Urban Space in Post-Reform China / JianfaShen 11. Local Government Reorganization in South Africa / RobertCameron 12. Conclusion: Changing Local Government Boundaries in DifferentPolitical-Ideological Environments / John Meligrana and ErinRazin Contributors Index

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Book SynopsisWe Shall Persist is the first book to detail the distinctive political contexts and common problems that characterized campaigns for women's suffrage and other rights in Atlantic Canada.Trade ReviewMacDonald has synthesized and condensed a remarkable amount of historiography and, especially, archival research into this slim book, while also doing justice to four separate provincial stories. -- Lisa Pasolli, Queen's University * Journal of New Brunswick Studies *Table of ContentsIntroduction1 Suffrage Contexts and Challenges in the Maritimes and Newfoundland2 Nova Scotia: Steady, Determined, and Strategic Agitation3 New Brunswick: Early Promise, Sharp Opposition4 Prince Edward Island: Informal but Consistent Interest5 Newfoundland: Long and Fierce Opposition6 The Legacy of Suffrage in Atlantic CanadaConclusionSources and Further Reading; Photo Credits; Index

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Book SynopsisWhen the landmark book Collaborative Leadership was first published in 1994, it described the premise, principles, and leadership characteristics of successful collaboration. The book outlined an innovative way of building partnerships to solve the civic problems too big for anyone to solve alone as well as a new type of leadership that brings together diverse stakeholders to solve a community''s problems. While that book provides a much-needed framework for working together, The Collaborative Leadership Fieldbook offers nonprofit practitioners, community leaders, and public officials a practical, hands-on resource. It presents the tools needed for applying the lessons learned, powerful approaches that get results, and guidance for solving complex community problems. In clear and concise terms, the Fieldbook * Presents a wide range of tools and concepts that can be readily applied * Provides a comprehensive guide to collaboration from conception to implementation * DeTrade Review"I recently suggested it to my United States Senator!" (CharityChannel.com, 3/12/03)Table of ContentsForeword (John Parr). Preface. Acknowledgments. The Author. The Contributors. Introduction: The Power of Collaboration. PART ONE: META: THE IMPORTANCE OF COLLABORATION. 1. America's Civic Challenges. 2. Civil Society, Democracy, and Collaboration. 3. Building the Civic Community. PART TWO: MACRO: PREMISES AND PRINCIPLES OF SUCCESSFUL COLLABORATION. 4. Essential Concepts of Collaboration. 5. A Framework for Collaboration. PART THREE: MICRO: PRACTICES OF SUCCESSFUL COLLABORATION. 6. Getting Started. 7. Setting Up for Success. 8. Working Together. 9. Moving to Action. 10. Developing Networks of Responsibility. PART FOUR: STORIES AND EXAMPLES OF SUCCESSFUL COLLABORATION AND CIVIC LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT. 11. Joint Venture Silicon Valley (Christopher Wilson). 12. Transforming Civic Culture: Sitka, Alaska 1999-2001 (David D. Chrislip). 13. Neighborhood Action Initiative: Engaging Citizens in Real Change (William R. Potapchuk). 14. Equal Partners, Shared Vision: The Colorado Partnership for Educational Renewal (Carol A. Wilson). 15. Scenarios: Catalysts for Civic Change (David D. Chrislip, James Butcher, Adam Kahane). 16. Building Civic Leadership in Portland, Maine (Thomas J. Rice). 17. Building Leadership Capacity in a Socially Emerging Community (Allan Wallis). Appendix A: Learning from Research and Experience. Appendix B: Institute for Civic Leadership Curriculum and Agenda. References. Index.

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Book SynopsisThe aftermath of Hurricane Katrina laid bare the tragedy of American cities. What the storm revealed about the social conditions in New Orleans shocked many Americans. Even more shocking is how widespread these conditions are throughout much of urban...Trade Review"Urban America Reconsidered raises very provocative questions about the current direction of research in urban politics. David Imbroscio presents an intriguing perspective on the future of urban policy action in the United States"—Larry Bennett, DePaul University, coauthor of It's Hardly Sportin': Stadiums, Neighborhoods, and the New Chicago"An interesting extension and development of urban regime theory. David Imbroscio puts forth a sophisticated and cogent critique of regionalism. Urban America Reconsidered will be of value to urban studies scholars and to urban activists."—Mara Sidney, Rutgers University-Newark, author of Unfair Housing: How National Policy Shapes Local Action"Urban America Reconsidered is rigorous, brave, provocative-and correct! This is a necessary book for anyone serious about America's urban collapse and, ultimately, about the state of America itself."—Gar Alperovitz, Lionel R. Bauman Professor of Political Economy, University of Maryland, author of America Beyond Capitalism"David Imbroscio presents a trenchant challenge to the main theoretical perspectives on urban politics. He also supplies a new basis for localistic economic development that would encourage community and citizen participation in American cities. This is a book that not only respects rival theories but also has the spark that will generate dialogue with other theorists that its author seeks to create."—G. William Domhoff, Distinguished Research Professor in Sociology, University of California, Santa Cruz, coauthor of The Leftmost City: Power and Progressive Politics in Santa Cruz"David Imbroscio has written an ambitious and important book. He not only tackles the major theoretical schools of thought in urban studies but also offers a thoughtful and compelling alternative. Urban America Reconsidered deserves a wide audience-not just in political science, but among all people who care about our cities and how they are governed."—James DeFilippis, Rutgers University, author of Unmaking Goliath: Community Control in the Face of Global Capital"David Imbroscio makes a forceful and compelling argument against the metropolitan agenda of urban reformers, not from the right where such criticism has usually come in defense of the exclusionary prerogatives of local communities, but from the left, with a call for greater local power. The arguments that Imbroscio offers in Urban America Reconsidered are highly original and extremely important."—Edward G. Goetz, University of Minnesota, author of Clearing the Way: Deconcentrating the Poor in Urban America

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Book SynopsisBefore the next century is out, Americans of African, Asian, and Latin American ancestry will outnumber those of European origin. In the Elmhurst-Corona neighborhood of Queens, New York City, the transition occurred during the 1970s, and the area''s two-decade experience of multiracial diversity offers us an early look at the future of urban America. The result of more than a dozen years'' work, this remarkable book immerses us in Elmhurst-Corona''s social and political life from the 1960s through the 1990s.First settled in 1652, Elmhurst-Corona by 1960 housed a mix of Germans, Irish, Italians, and other white ethnics. In 1990 this population made up less than a fifth of its residents; Latin American and Asian immigrants and African Americans comprised the majority. The Future of Us All focuses on the combined impact of racial change, immigrant settlement, governmental decentralization, and assaults on local quality of life which stemmed from the city''s 1975 fiscal crTrade ReviewThis is a very optimistic book.... Sanjek's discussion of quality-of-life issues and the decline of manufacturing are especially important.... The Future of Us All is an interesting and important look at changes in urban America during the last third of the twentieth century. -- Dominic A. Pacyga * Journal of American History *

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Book SynopsisThe result is that civic leaders tend to succumb to the blackmail tactics of professional sports, rather than developing and supporting sound economic policies.Trade ReviewAs Euchner shows in persuasive detail, individual sports owners as well as the leagues in whose interests they ultimately act are in a position to control the terms of debate. -- Jonathan Yardley Washington Post Details how owners... have shamelessly played cities against one another to get sweetheart deals for their stadiums. Sports Illustrated. Chapters on the Colts and Orioles in Baltimore, the White Sox in Chicago, and the Raiders in Oakland and Los Angeles... describe the sweetheart deals and legal disputes that arise when a franchise even flirts with relocating. Chronicle Of Higher Education.Table of ContentsPrefaceAcknowledgmentsChapter 1. Sports Politics: Teams, Local Identity, and Urban DevelopmentChapter 2. Sports As An IndustryChapter 3. Local Political Economy and SportsChapter 4. Los Angeles: Raided and RaiderChapter 5. Baltimore: City of Defensive RenaissanceChapter 6. Chicago: Whither the White Sox?Chapter 7. Sports and the Dependent CityEpilogueNotesIndex

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Book SynopsisWhen Nebraskans voted to trade in their bicameral, partisan legislature for a one-house, nonpartisan body in 1934, it was a revolutionary decision. One House examines the forces at work behind the unicameral's creation and chronicles the lawmakers' struggles to remain true to the populist, progressive vision of its founders and the people of Nebraska.Trade Review"As good a single volume work on this niche subject as can be found. . . . Readership should be intense within the prime immediate audience—state senators past and present, lobbyists past and present, political science types in or out of the academe. Yet this documentary and analysis also would be a valuable examination for Nebraskans generally. . . . Berens invested substantial effort researching her subject, via interviews and the published record."—Lincoln Journal Star“Berens writes in a relaxed style that is informative without being too technical. . . . Using surveys and interviews of current Nebraska state senators, Berens examines various aspects of unicameralism today—such as the power of lobbyists, the openness of decision making, the anticipated effects of term limits, and the influence of political party in the officially non-partisan legislature.”—Nebraska Life"The book does make a valuable contribution that recommends it to those interested in the history and development of Nebraska's nonpartisan Unicameral. Berens succeeds in showing where the Unicameral has lived up to its promise and where it has fallen short."—James B. Johnson, Great Plains ResearchTable of ContentsList of IllustrationsAcknowledgments1. One of a Kind2. Power to the People3. Let the Sun Shine In4. Forty-Nine Independent Contractors5. We, the People6. "You Lie, You're Gone"7. Promises Fulfilled?Appendix 1: Survey ResultsAppendix 2. George Norris's 1923 Article in the New York TimesAppendix 3. George Norris's 1934 Model Legislature SpeechNotesBibliographic EssayIndex

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Book SynopsisDRAFT (to be approved by sponsor): The book examines the history of regulated prostitution in twentieth-century China as a way to show how, in concrete, monetary terms, government officials' choices about gender and sexuality—what is acceptable behavior for women and men in these areas—can make local government bigger, more complex, wealthier, more powerful, or just the opposite.Trade Review"Elizabeth Remick's Regulating Prostitution in China is a welcome contribution to the growing literature on modern Chinese state building. Similar to the best scholarship in this subfield of study, it offers a complex portrait of state-building initiatives that were developed over the course of the tumultuous first decades of the twentieth century . . . Regulating Prostitution in China offers a unique contribution to the Chinese state-building literature and an important addition to the study of gender in late Qing and Republican China, and will enliven undergraduate and graduate courses focused on early twentieth-century Chinese history and gender and modern China." -- Kimberley Ens Manning * Pacific Affairs *"This thoughtful and surprising study takes us into the world of three Chinese cities in the early twentieth century. There we find prostitution much on the minds of local officials—a challenge to local social order, and also a substantial source of tax revenue for roads, education, and policing. Remick provides a powerful account of the regulation of gender and sexuality at the heart of China's modern state-building." -- Gail Hershatter, University of California * Santa Cruz *"Regulating Prostitution in China is a pioneering work of political and social analysis that honestly and forcefully explores the very different ways local governments in China in the early 20th century grappled with the moral and governmental challenges posed by prostitution. The current global discussion over whether prostitution should be legalized, regulated, or abolished finds illuminating antecedents in a series of fascinating and cautionary case studies that expose the ways in which toxic cocktails of criminality, greed, corruption, the endemic exploitation of women, and, sadly, good intentions can lead to one bad policy outcome after another." -- David G. Strand * Dickinson College *"[Remick's] study of the newly erected local and provincial government regulatory regimes is a pathbreaking demonstration of how the regulation of gender roles was at the heart of state-building efforts in early twentieth-century China . . . Remick should be admired for the way in which [she has] written these rather depressing subjects into fascinating histories." -- Margaret Kuo * Cross-Currents *"[T]his book should be welcomed by scholars who have an interest in topics such as gender, state building, history, and prostitution in China." -- Tiantian Zheng * China Quarterly *"Regulating Prostitution in China usefully details three different legalization regimes in different cities in China . . . [Remick] offers valuable and fascinating detail about each of her three cases, explaining the political history, geography, and practices of sex work in each city . . . [T]he connections she draws between gender and sex work in a historical setting can prompt us as readers to ask important questions about the gender politics of sex work, policy, and activism today." -- Michaele L. Ferguson * Perspectives on Politics *"Considering it as an exemplary work historical investigation and theorisation, Remick's work on prostitution regulation does not only provide valuable insights for researchers interested in the relation between gender, modernisation and state-building, but also serves as interesting read of localised history of modern China." -- Yunyun Zhou * Books & Ideas *Eschewing theoretical cant and abstruse number crunching, Elizabeth J. Remick has written the kind of political science that historians like: one that is richly documented in archives and other primary sources and tells an important story about historical change that is interesting in its own right but also of broader comparative significance. Remick's excellent book brings the perspective of gender to bear on state building in early-twentieth-century China through case studies of the regulation of prostitution in three cities, Hangzhou, Kunming, and Guangzhou, each of which exemplifies a distinct approach to the issue." -- Matthew H. Sommer * American Historical Review *

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Book SynopsisIn this first comprehensive study of the Parr family's political activities, Anthony R. Carrozza reveals the innermost workings of the Parr dynasty, a political machine that drove South Texas politics for more than seventy years and critically influenced the course of the nation.Trade ReviewMany of the Parrs' corrupt actions never made it into court records, and they and their minions knew better than to keep written records of their own. Their enemies were too afraid to do so. Most newspaper stories originated with reporters who were on the scene and able to find eyewitnesses who would talk - often anonymously, in the dead of night, out in the brush. Anthony Carrozza makes use of newspaper accounts and court records in this comprehensive, fully documented history of the incredibly venal eighty-year Parr dynasty in deep South Texas. It will appeal to both scholarly and general audiences, as well as anyone fascinated by Texas or political history."" - George Norris Green, author of The Establishment in Texas Politics: The Primitive Years, 1938 - 1957""Richly detailed, The Dukes of Duval County presents the most thoroughly documented account of Duval politics available. Carrozza's depictions of county corruption range from commissioners' courtrooms to livestock shows, and his portraits of the Parrs are incisive. Even his description of the 1948 Box 13 investigation reads like a suspense novel. This book is a valuable addition to any collection of Texas history."" - Mary Jo O'Rear, author of Storm over the Bay: The People of Corpus Christi and Their Port""While the story of the Parrs and Duval County is an old one in Texas, much of what is told is incomplete. Anthony Carrozza's work is thorough, and he provides solid scholarship, bringing life and color to one of the most shameful and honorable times and places in Texas history. Simply put, The Dukes of Duval County is good history and a good read. The Parrs and their story are covered so completely that this work will be the standard on them for years to come."" - Larry P. Knight, editor of The Journal of South Texas

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Book SynopsisOne of the most eccentric and accomplished politicians in all of American history, John Randolph led a life marked by controversy. The first biography of Randolph in nearly a century, John Randolph of Roanoke provides a full account of the powerful Virginia planter's hard-charging life and his impact on the formation of conservative politics.

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Book SynopsisA territory split by slavery, a state forged for union. Avenues of Transformation traces the surprising path, marked by shame, ambition, and will that led to Illinois’s admission to the Union in 1818. Historian James A. Edstrom guides the reader through this story by associating each stage of the narrative.Table of Contents CONTENTS Acknowledgments Prologue. Two Cemeteries Introduction Part I. The Long Voyage of Daniel Pope Cook Chapter 1. Twenty Gallons of Whiskey Chapter 2. The Utmost Good Faith Chapter 3. Ties of Blood Chapter 4. A Bearer of Despatches Chapter 5. The Grievances of Territorial Government Part II. Nathaniel Pope and the Roads Not Taken Chapter 6. Truly An Amiable Character Chapter 7. The Snarl of Suspicion Chapter 8. Candour and Good Faith Chapter 9. Nothing Certain Can Be Calculated On Chapter 10. To Accomplish This Object Effectually Part III. The Enigmatic Mr. Kane and the Convention of 1818 Chapter 11. A Spirit of Adventure and Enterprise Chapter 12. The Right To Frame A Constitution Chapter 13. The Great Work Before Us Chapter 14. A Little PRUDENCE Chapter 15. Fait Accompli Epilogue. The Road to Kaskaskia Bibliography Chapter Notes

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Book SynopsisIn 2007, after serving almost fifteen years on the Philadelphia City Council, Michael A. Nutter became the ninety-eighth mayor of his hometown of Philadelphia. From the time he was sworn in until he left office in 2016, there were triumphs and challenges, from the mundane to the unexpected, from snow removal, trash collection, and drinkable water, to the Phillies'' World Series win, Hurricane Irene, Occupy Philadelphia, and the Papal visit. By the end of Nutter''s tenure, homicides were at an almost fifty-year low, high-school graduation and college-degree attainment rates increased significantly, and Philadelphia''s population had grown every year. Nutter also recruited businesses to open in Philadelphia, motivating them through tax reforms, improved services, and international trade missions.Mayor begins with Nutter''s early days in politics and ultimate run for mayor, when he formed a coalition from a base of support that set the stage for a successful term. Transiti

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Book Synopsis Gambling was once illegal and controlled by gangsters. But today, gambling is legal in forty-eight states. Are states now addicted to revenue from casinos, lotteries, and online gaming? Clary’s history of American gambling introduces us to the industry’s colorful kingpins while asking tough questions about the pros and cons of legal gambling.Trade Review“David Clary delivers an encompassing look at the fascinating, ongoing evolution of American gambling. He touches on all the right topics – the mob, Las Vegas, Atlantic City, fantasy sports – to tell the story of where we’ve been, how we got here, and where we’re headed.” -- David Purdum * ESPN Chalk *"This timely inquiry raises important questions about the relationship of Americans to gambling and is essential reading for those interested in the politics and policy behind gambling." -- David G. Schwartz * director of the Center for Gaming Research at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas *"An inherently fascinating and impressively informative study, Gangsters to Governors... is unreservedly recommended for both community and academic library American History collections" -- Carl Logan * Midwest Book Review *"Gangsters to Governors: The New Bosses of Gambling in America... goes back to the earliest days of gambling in America, betting on horse racing in the early 19th century. It covers state-run lotteries, legal gambling in Nevada, and mob control over Las Vegas in the 20th century... Among the most compelling issues Clary raises is how states and their governors have become leading advocates of gambling because they’re ever more dependent on the revenue it provides." -- Michael Shapiro, author of “A Sense of Place" * San Francisco Chronicle *"It's a fascinating topic" - Full interview here -- Maureen Cavanaugh * KPBS *"A well-written, tidbit-laden reference book about gambling in the U.S. from its beginnings to 2017." * Las Vegas Review-Journal *"Journalist David Clary’s book, Gangsters to Governors, is a fascinating read, chronicling gaming from the time of the mobsters forward to the relationships of politicians and state legalized gambling." -- Howard Hian * travel/gaming writer for PokerResorts.net and managing editor of Travel Savvy News *"Deeply researched, easily readable and highly engaging, Gangsters to Governors is an excellent read for fans of gambling and of American business and political history." * Casino City Times *"How the Supreme Court's sports gambling decision may affect your bets" by David Clary op-ed * San Diego Union-Tribune *"Sports betting likely coming to California, but not soon" by Michael Shapiro mention of Gangers to Governors * San Francisco Chronicle *"Supreme Court ruling opens door to widespread sports betting" by Matt Villano Gangsters to Governors mention * GlobalSport Matters *Table of ContentsContents Prologue Bad Bet: New Jersey and the Revel Atlantic City Fiasco PART I Dens of Thieves: Government Muscles Out the Mob 1 The Sport of Kings: Horse Racing and the Dark Power of the Wire 2 Golden Ticket: State-Run Lotteries Topple Illegal Numbers Rackets 3 State of Play: Nevada Breaks New Ground with Legalized Gambling 4 Mob Scene: Crime Syndicates Overwhelm Authorities in Nevada 5 Enemy Within: Government Fights Back Against Mob Influence 6 Vegas, Inc.: Corporate America Takes Command in Sin City PART II All In: The New Masters of Gambling 7 Siren Song: The Spectacular Rise and Fall of Atlantic City 8 Betting on a Boom: States Promote Casinos as Engines of Revival 9 Rise of the Tribes: Tribes and States Forge Uneasy Gambling Partnerships 10 A Tangled Web: America's Deeply Conflicted Approach to Online Gambling 11 Games without Frontiers: Scandals, Bookies, Fantasy Sports, and an Uncertain Future Epilogue Double or Nothing: States Neglect the Human Cost of Problem Gambling Acknowledgments Notes Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisAddresses five areas of soft corruption: campaign financing, lobbying, conflict of interest, patronage, and the electoral process. Throughout the book, we see the serious consequences of soft corruption, such as higher cost of government and reduced public faith in its operations. With impressive detail, Schluter concludes by outlining a platform for reform.Trade Review"An encyclopedia of bad government in New Jersey, from the perspective of a man who had a front row seat to all the dirty dealings." * U.S. 1 Newspaper *"Soft Corruption should be read by anyone concerned about the appalling lack of ethics in our state's politics. It should be mandatory reading for the thousands of New Jersey elected officials. In fact, the NJ Leage of Municipalities should consider providing copies to each and every elected body in the state and strongly suggest that it be passed around among their members so it can be discussed at widely publicized public meetings." * The Trenton Times *"Senator Schluter's keen insights into the political process in New Jersey are based on his distinguished career in public service over the last half century. His book is a must read for every New Jerseyan interested in state electoral reform and ethics in government." -- Leonard Lance * U.S. Representative for New Jersey's 7th district *“Soft corruption has never before been explored or documented so thoroughly and persuasively. Schluter unflinchingly names names and recounts details to bring soft corruption in New Jersey vividly and compellingly to life." -- Richard L. McCormick * President Emeritus, Board of Governors Professor of History and Education *"A strong critique of corruption, which seeks to restore the promises of effective democracy." -- Gerald Pomper * Board of Governors Professor of Political Science *"Loose Ends 8/31 William Schluter is fondly remembered" * Central Jersey.com *Table of ContentsPrefaceAcknowledgments 1. Soft Corruption—The Problem2. Campaign Financing: How It Works3. Campaign Financing: The New Jersey Version4. Lobbying5. Conflict of Interest6. Patronage: Jobs, Contracts, Perks7. The Electoral Process8. Agenda for Reform9. How to Achieve Reform NotesIndex

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Book SynopsisThis political memoir tells the remarkable story of how New Jersey’s James J. Florio, a high school dropout, went on to become an attorney, a congressman, and finally one of the nation’s most progressive governors—a passionate advocate for health care, gun control, and environmental protection. Trade Review“For decades, Jim Florio has been at the center of New Jersey public life, courageously fighting for people over special interests and working to bridge the divides that separate us. His life—vividly captured in this memoir—is an important and fascinating narrative of battles won, battles lost, and what it means to serve.” -- Cory A. Booker * U.S. Senator *"I met Jim Florio when he was in Congress and was stunned by his wealth of knowledge and his steely resolve to do the right thing. He displayed the same traits as governor even at his own peril. This book describes how he confronted the challenges he faced and how he overcame them with a self-described 'policy wonk's' intelligence and courage. A must-read for those who believe that good people can't succeed in politics." -- Edward G. Rendell * 45th governor of Pennsylvania *"GOP Attacks on Jim Florio are Strategically Foolish" by Alan Steinberg * Insider NJ *"Former NJ Governor Florio Reflects on Public Life" * WNYC's "Brian Lehrer Show" *"LEGISLATIVE LEADERS still silent on MURPHY budget — MORAN: where are the cuts? — More bad GATEWAY news" by Matt Friedman * Politico *"Florio Reflects" by Steve Adubato, PhD. * New Jersey Monthly *"News Closeup: Former NJ Gov. James Florio on the state’s biggest issues today" * Pix 11 "News Closeup with Marvin Scott" *NJTV "On the Record with Michael Aron" interview * NJTV "On the Record with Michael Aron" *"Former New Jersey governor stops by Rutgers, talks gun control, the cost of higher education and time in office" by D'Erica Costa * Daily Targum *"Former NJ Gov. Jim Florio's message to Gov. Phil Murphy on raising taxes: Just do it" by Mike Kelley mention of Standing on Principle * North Jersey.com *"Jim Florio: Lessons from a life in politics and a fight over N.J.'s assault weapon ban" by Jan Hefler mention of Standing on Principle * Philadelphia Inquirer *"LOOSE ENDS: Jim Florio's new book, edited by Princeton resident Rick Sinding, offers a message of hope" by Pat Hersh * CentralJersey.com *"Former Governor Jim Florio Talks About His Political Career" by Anne Levin * Town Topics *"An impressively informative and ultimately inspiring read that is especially recommended to the attention of anyone considering a life in public service as either an elected official or a social activist." * Midwest Book Review *"The Trenton mayor's race," Times of Trenton opinion piece by Irwin S. Stoolmacher * NJ.com *"Former Gov. James J. Florio to discuss memoir in appearance at Rowan" * Insider NJ *"Power Politics," News 12 New Jersey interview with Governor Florio * News 12 New Jersey *"Summer Reading 2018: The Hard-Won Battle to Ban Assault Weapons in NJ" excerpt of Standing on Principle * Philly.com *"Loose Ends 8/31 William Schluter is fondly remembered" * Central New Jersey.com *"A Governor's Life in Politics Took Root in Camden," by Sam Starnes * Rutgers Camden Magazine *"My Five Leading New Jersey Political Intellectuals," by Alan Steinberg * Insider NJ *"Florio highlights his autobiography ‘Standing on Principle’" by Michael Aron * NJTV *"Former Gov. Jim Florio Urges Stockton Students to Become Engaged and Informed." * Insider NJ *Table of ContentsContents Foreword Prologue 1 The Assault Weapons Ban 2 From Red Hook to Camden 3 Bitten by the Political Bug 4 The Congressional Years 5 If At First You Don’t Succeed … 6 Lucinda 7 The Third Time is a Charm 8 Meeting the Challenges in Trenton 9 Bridging the Partisan Divide 10 From Public Life to Private Citizen 11 The Issues I Still Care About

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Book Synopsis Until recently, policy evaluation has mostly meant assessing whether government programs raise reading levels, decrease teen pregnancy rates, improve air quality levels, lower drunk-driving rates, or achieve any of the other goals that government programs are ostensibly created to do. Whether or not such programs also have consequences with respect to future demands for government action and whether government programs can heighten—or dampen—citizen involvement in civic activities are questions that are typically overlooked. This book applies such questions to local government. Employing policy feedback theory to a series of local government programs, Elaine B. Sharp shows that these programs do have consequences with respect to citizens’ political participation. Unlike other feedback theory investigations, which tend to focus on federal government programs, Sharp’s looks at a broad range of policy at the local level, including community policing pTrade Review "In this probing and innovative study, Elaine B. Sharp explores how local governments, through policies ranging from social welfare to community policing, affect participation by citizens. Her nuanced and sophisticated analysis extends and challenges what scholars know about the impact of policies on the quality of democracy. Sharp’s findings are sobering: government closest-to-home appears, in many ways, to exacerbate political inequality, amplifying the voice of the powerful and stifling that of the less advantaged." —Suzanne Mettler, The Submerged State: How Invisible Government Programs Undermine American Democracy Table of ContentsContents Acknowledgments Introduction. Government Programs Matter: Political Learning, Policy Feedbacks, and the Policy-Centered Approach 1.The Participatory Impacts of County Governments’ Means-Tested and Universal Social Programs2.City Government and Neighborhoods: Intentional Empowerment and Reactionary Mobilization3.Community Policing: A Reform Policy for Police Responsiveness4.City Government, Economic Development Incentives, and Business Influence5.The Impact of Development Incentive Policy Reform: A Case Study6.Policy-Centered Theory and Urban Programs: Community Effects in a Global Context Appendix A: The Study Cities and their 2000 PopulationsAppendix B: Additional Detail on Content Analysis Procedures and Coding Rules NotesBibliographyIndex

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Book SynopsisAlabama: The Making of an American State is a thorough, accessible, and heavily illustrated history of Alabama, from its geological origins to the early twenty-first century, offering a vital new narrative of the history, culture, and identity of the state.Trade Review“We have long needed Alabama, and who better to write it than Edwin Bridges, director emeritus of the Alabama Department of Archives and History? His well-balanced and magnificently illustrated account of the state’s history is just a delightful—if sometimes sobering—read.” —G. Ward Hubbs, author of Searching for Freedom after the Civil War: Klansman, Carpetbagger, Scalawag, and Freedman and Guarding Greensboro: A Confederate Company in the Making of a Southern Community|“In beautiful and concise prose that understands the heart of the state, this story traces the successes and failures of Alabama and its people and, more importantly, explains why events played out as they did. The full-color illustrations and maps make it the first adult history of Alabama to be so richly illustrated.” —Leah Rawls Atkins, coauthor of Alabama: The History of a Deep South State

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Book SynopsisFlorida governor Reubin Askew memorably characterized a leader as ‘someone who cares enough to tell the people not merely what they want to hear, but what they need to know.’ In The Politics of Trust, Gordon Harvey traces the life and career of the man whose public service many still recall as ‘the Golden Age’ of Florida politics.Trade ReviewAn artful biography of Florida's greatest governor, The Politics of Trust tells the story of Florida’s tumultuous transformation from a bulwark of the Old Confederacy into the large, urban, cosmopolitan state of today. Every chapter is a great case study of a major initiative during the Askew administration, with lessons in how honest, principled leadership can overcome entrenched interests while healing, or at least moderating, divisions of race and class." - Lance deHaven-Smith, coauthor of Government in the Sunshine State: Florida Since Statehood and Florida’s Megatrends: Critical Issues in Florida"The 1970s was a significant decade in Florida’s politics. Governor Reubin Askew attempted to introduce measures to cope with growth pressures, achieve more tax equity, and bring about a more ‘open government.’ Gordon E. Harvey has produced a fine analysis of Askew’s initiatives, of the politics of reform, and of the changes that impacted Florida." - Robert Kerstein, author of Key West on the Edge: Inventing the Conch Republic

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Book SynopsisLeadership at the Apex offers a revision of the general view concerning the boundaries of public administration. It reveals that there is more interdependence and shared influence between elected officials and appointed executives than previously realized.Trade ReviewAdds considerably to our theoretical, empirical, and practical knowledge about the way local political leaders work. - Michael Goldsmith, Salford University, England ""Gives new and empirical insights into the complex and complementary roles of politicians and bureaucrats operating within different structural and cultural contexts."" - Joorgen Groonnegaard Christensen, Aarhus University, Denmark ""Required reading for all concerned with the challenge of better understanding and managing the complex relationships between politics and administration in democratic governance."" - Delmer D. Dunn, University of Georgia

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Book SynopsisThis book, compiled from the 2nd Global Report of United Cities and Local Governments (UCLG) on Decentralization and Local Democracy, analyzes the architecture of fiscal decentralization in one hundred and ten countries as well as in major metropolitan areas.Trade Review‘. . . the contributors do a fine job of highlighting important trends in local government autonomy and finance and then linking those trends to practical recommendations for reform. Policymakers and local public finance scholars will certainly find the report a useful reference.’ -- J.C. Hall, ChoiceTable of ContentsContents: Foreword 1. Introduction 2. Africa 3. Asia-Pacific 4. Eurasia 5. Europe 6. Latin America 7. Middle East and Western Asia 8. North America 9. Financing Metropolitan Areas 10. Conclusion Bibliography

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Book SynopsisA study of how the role of party agents grew and became professionalised in local political parties.The electoral reforms of 1883-5 created a mass electorate and transformed English political culture. A new breed of professional organisers emerged in the constituencies in the form of full-time party agents, who handled registration, electioneering and the day-to-day political, social and educational work of local parties; they performed a vital role as intermediaries between politics at Westminster and at grass-roots level, bridging the gap between "high" and "low" politics. This book examines the agents not only as political figures, but also as men (and occasionally women) determined to establish their status as professionals. It addresses key questions about the nationalisation of electoral politics in this period, demonstrating the importance of understanding the interactions between the centre and the constituencies, and showing that while the agents' professional networks contributed to a growing uniformity in certain aspects of party organisation, local forces continued to play a vital role in British political life. It also provides a fresh perspective on the evolution of the modern British political system, sheddingnew light on debates about how effectively the Liberal and Conservative parties adapted to the challenges of mass politics after 1885. Dr Kathryn Rix is Assistant Editor of the House of Commons, 1832-1945 project at the History of Parliament.Trade ReviewAn important volume that sheds new light on a neglected area of British electoral history and restores the lost world of the political agent to centre stage. * PARLIAMENTARY HISTORY *Kathryn Rix, in a wonderfully observed, cogently argued and impressively researched book, has now rescued the agent from the myopia and condescensions of history. * PARLIAMENTS, ESTATES & REPRESENTATION *Offers an exceptionally rich array of information about the dynamics of turn-of-the-century political culture and electioneering, with important consequences for how we should think about the wider political history of the era. * ENGLISH HISTORICAL REVIEW *[An] excellent volume... This book manages to break new ground in terms of the subject matter researched at the same time as making a significant contribution to current historiographical debates. * REVIEWS IN HISTORY *Authoritative, original and well-written....A model of archival research.... Essential reading. * JOURNAL OF LIBERAL HISTORY *A meticulous examination. * THE SPOKESMAN *Necessary reading for anyone interested in the evolution of electoral politics in the late Victorian and Edwardian eras, as well as the professionalisation of party activism and the role these professionals played in the electoral process during that time. * CERCLES *[A]n excellent book. It is the authority on electoral agents, a compelling history of electoral culture, and a demonstration of the rich rewards of studying the backroom mediators of political change. -- Josh Gibson * Journal of British Studies *Table of ContentsIntroduction The changing electoral system The rise of the professional agent The agents as aspiring professionals The agents in the constituencies: registration and political education The agents in the constituencies: the social side of politics Electioneering: the candidates Electioneering: the campaign Conclusion Bibliography

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Book SynopsisUsing a variety of lenses, contributors to this volume present unique perspectives, revealing both regional and national insights. Chapters address findings on a variety of topics, including effects of political culture heritage on perceptions of civil discourse phenomena and the impact of legislative professionalization.Table of ContentsDedication and Tributes to Dr. Martha (Marty) MullenAcknowledgmentsForewordSteven Stehr and Sam ReedPREFACE IBradley McMillan, Craig Curtis, and Megan RemmelPREFACE IIJames R. HanniPREFACE IIIRichard KimballEditors' IntroductionCHAPTER 1Political Culture, Historical Legacy, and Contemporary Levels of Civil Discourse in U.S. StateLegislatures: Evidence on Selective Impact vs Ubiquitous Penetration of Incivility in U.S. State LegislaturesNicholas P. Lovrich and Christopher A. SimonCHAPTER 2The Connection between Legislative Professionalism and Legislative CivilityWilliam D. Schreckhise and Francis A. BenjaminCHAPTER 3Nonprofits, Civility, and the Legislative Processes: Does Public Interest Lobbying Make a Difference? John C. Pierce and Burdett LoomisCHAPTER 4Term Limits: Presumed and Actual Impact on CivilityWilliam D. Schreckhise, Daniel E. Chand, and Francis A. BenjaminCHAPTER 5The Perspectives of Former State Solons: Comparing Revolvers with Other LobbyistsFrancis A. Benjamin and Briana M. HuettCHAPTER 6State Income Inequality and IncivilityLeanne S. Giordono, Brent S. Steel and Claire McMorrisCHAPTER 7Rural and Urban Polarization and Civility in State LegislaturesClaire McMorris, Brent S. Steel and Leanne S. GiordonoCHAPTER 8Modeling the Sources of Cross-State Differences in Legislative CivilityLuke Fowler, Stephanie L. Witt, and Jaclyn J. KettlerCHAPTER 9From the Inside Looking In: State Legislative Civility from a Practitioner's PerspectiveKarl KurtzCHAPTER 10Encouraging Civility in State Legislatures: How to Train Legislators, and How to Measure the ResultsRobert G. BoatrightCHAPTER 11Summary Overview: Insights for Practitioners and AcademicsJohn C. Pierce and Max NeimanContributors' BiographiesIndexes

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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewAn important and provocative book that chronicles the history of black empowerment in the city of Chicago and the sumultaneous defeat of the last great urban political machine. The dramatic nature of events that culminated in Washington's victory are carefully unfolded by Kleppner so that this political history reads like an exciting novel. * Political Science Quarterly *A significant contribution to the study of the growth of black urban political power in recent decades. * New York Times Book Review *Table of ContentsTable of Contents 1. Politics Chicago Style: The Turning Point 2. Population Diversity and Political Change, 1870–1970 3. Racial Change and Group Conflict 4. Race, Ethnicity, and Electoral Politics: The Daley Years, 1955–1976 5. Race, Ethnicity, and Electoral Politics: From Bilandic to Byrne, 1976–1982 6. The Politics of Race: The Democratic Mayoral Primary, 1983 7. Race War Chicago Style: The Election of a Mayor, 1983 8. Beyond Chicago and April 1983 Notes Index

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

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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewAn important and provocative book that chronicles the history of black empowerment in the city of Chicago and the sumultaneous defeat of the last great urban political machine. The dramatic nature of events that culminated in Washington's victory are carefully unfolded by Kleppner so that this political history reads like an exciting novel. * Political Science Quarterly *A significant contribution to the study of the growth of black urban political power in recent decades. * New York Times Book Review *Table of ContentsTable of Contents 1. Politics Chicago Style: The Turning Point 2. Population Diversity and Political Change, 1870–1970 3. Racial Change and Group Conflict 4. Race, Ethnicity, and Electoral Politics: The Daley Years, 1955–1976 5. Race, Ethnicity, and Electoral Politics: From Bilandic to Byrne, 1976–1982 6. The Politics of Race: The Democratic Mayoral Primary, 1983 7. Race War Chicago Style: The Election of a Mayor, 1983 8. Beyond Chicago and April 1983 Notes Index

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Book SynopsisTrade Review‘Teaching Federalism: Multidimensional Approaches takes us past the comfort zone of traditional teaching on federalism in the West by laying out its analyses in a truly global and inclusive manner. The textbook contains twenty chapters covering almost every substantive facet of federalism, ranging from fiscal federalism to intergovernmental relations, from social policymaking to political culture. Most contributions are written by political scientists—some with a pronounced philosophical bent, but a few chapters are penned by law scholars, and one was written by an economist.’ -- Jan Erk, The Journal of Federalism'Recent events across the world have highlighted the importance of federalism. Yet too often, even political science students have only the most basic idea of what federalism is and why it is important. This book will help alleviate that ignorance with its systematic approach to teaching federalism, as it provides a treasure trove of information in an accessible format on comparative federalism that will help fill a gap in knowledge of this pivotal and timely area.' -- Carol S. Weissert, Florida State University, US‘A rare collection of concise essays on key federal topics and countries with great ideas on how to teach them. Implementing these ideas in class will be both intellectually inspiring and fun.’ -- Sean Mueller, University of Lausanne, SwitzerlandTable of ContentsContents: Foreword xvii Rupak Chattopadhyay Acknowledgments xxi Introduction to Teaching Federalism: Multidimensional Approaches 1 John Kincaid and J. Wesley Leckrone 1 Theories of covenant and federalism: deep roots with multiple shoots 4 Glenn Moots 2 The Federalist: the world’s seminal source on federalism 14 Troy E. Smith and Ryan D. Nelson 3 Comparative federalism: what is a federation and how do we study more than one? 25 Alan Fenna 4 Federalism and constitutionalism: a relation based on interdependency 33 Elisabeth Alber and Francesco Palermo 5 Distribution of powers in federal systems: federalism’s heart 45 John Kincaid 6 Second chambers in federal systems: shared-rule guarantors or party hacks? 57 Anna Gamper 7 High courts in federations: neutral referees or team players? 67 Nicholas Aroney 8 Intergovernmental relations: federalism’s lifeblood? 79 Johanne Poirier 9 Fiscal federalism: federalism’s nerve tissue? 91 Anwar Shah 10 Federal political culture: federalism’s glue? 104 David McGrane 11 Political parties in federal systems: key players in the federal game 113 Klaus Detterbeck 12 Local governments in federal systems: deepening federal democracy? 123 Nico Steytler 13 Federalism and democracy 133 Robert P. Inman 14 Multinational, multicultural, intercultural, and plurinational federalism 141 Arjun Tremblay and Alain-G. Gagnon 15 Federalism and conflict resolution: mixed success? 154 Soeren Keil 16 Asymmetric vs. symmetric federalism: equity vs. equality 165 Maja Sahadžić 17 Secession in federal systems: voice versus exit 176 Eva Maria Belser and Robin Beglinger 18 Social policymaking in federal systems: can equity and diversity coexist? 187 Andrew Karch 19 Applying a gender lens to federal systems 198 Jill Vickers 20 Indigenous peoples and federalism: in or out? 210 Martin Papillon 21 Germany: cooperation and executive dominance 221 Nathalie Behnke 22 Indian federalism: centralism amidst diversity 233 Louise Tillin 23 Nigeria: a model of federalist ethnic conflict management or federalist illusion? 242 Rotimi T. Suberu 24 Switzerland: real federalism at work 254 Rahel Freiburghaus and Adrian Vatter 25 Federalism in the United States: dualism with a splash of coercion 265 J. Wesley Leckrone Index

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Book SynopsisThis incisive Research Agenda for Governance draws together unique contributions from leading scholars to examine the two distinct models of governance: the traditional model, based on the state and exercise of control through law and bureaucracy, and an alternative model centred on the collaboration of public and private sector actors.Trade Review‘This is essential stuff for anyone interested in real processes of governance. If you want to understand how new forms of collaboration with citizens become intertwined with traditional modes of hierarchical governance – and in the challenges this poses for governance practices and governance research – this book is essential. It is also written in easily accessible language while simultaneously drawing on a very rich base of expert knowledge. A fascinating read!’ -- Thomas Schillemans, Utrecht University, the NetherlandsTable of ContentsContents: 1. Foundations for thinking about governance 2. State-centric governance 3. The rise of collaborative governance 4. Metagovernance 5. How does collaboration function in multilevel governance? 6. What is good governance and how good is it? 7. How collaborative governance can make political systems more democratic and effective 8. The promise, perils and pitfalls of digital governance 9. Is global governance possible? 10. Measuring governance 11. The quest for public innovation 12. Conclusion: the implications of control and collaboration in public governance Index

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Book SynopsisThis book offers a brief but comprehensive overview of the history of sociology in Sweden from the prewar period to the present day. It focuses in particular on scientific boundaries, gender and the relationship between sociology and the Swedish welfare state.Table of Contents1. Introduction2. Disciplinary Precursors and Burgeoning Interest3. Establishing a Scientific Discipline 4. Boundaries Under Construction5. Rise, Fall and Reorientation6. Expansion, Fragmentation and Export of Knowledge7. Reclaiming Sociological Expertise8. Conclusion

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"A remarkable and shattering book….Breathtakingly fresh." -- Harold Holzer - Wall Street Journal"Revelatory….excellent….If this is a clear-eyed book, it’s still a heartening one." -- Jennifer Szalai - New York Times"Momentous…a brilliant meditation on progress and its limits." -- John Fabian Witt - Washington Post"At a time when definitions of citizenship and civil rights are again under assault, Masur's careful accounting of the ways Americans came to understand such terms provides an informed perspective to appreciate that such concepts never were, and thus never are, self-evident. They require due diligence and vigilance to secure and sustain at all levels of government. An essential book." -- Library Journal (starred review)"Kate Masur’s masterpiece is an extraordinary contribution to our understanding of the central role of African Americans in conceiving American democracy." -- Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor, author of Race for Profit"In this brilliant book, Kate Masur widens and deepens our understanding of the long struggle against racism throughout the United States." -- Alan Taylor, author of Thomas Jefferson’s Education"Kate Masur’s Until Justice Be Done is a masterpiece of scope, insight, and graceful writing about the central question in the making, unmaking, and remaking of an American democracy. This is a book we will read and conjure with for a long time." -- David W. Blight, author of Frederick Douglass"A tour de force: Until Justice Be Done is the eloquent and essential story of what the first civil rights movement achieved, and what it left for later generations to do." -- W. Caleb McDaniel, author of Sweet Taste of Liberty"A magnificent contribution to the history of antiracism in America." -- Randall Kennedy, author of For Discrimination"[A] tour de force of scholarship and lucid analysis." -- James M. McPherson, author of Battle Cry of Freedom"Until Justice Be Done tells the origin story of one of the most important and often-misunderstood ideas in American law and politics: racial equality before the law. It is a brilliant book." -- Dylan C. Penningroth, author of The Claims of Kinfolk"In our current moment, as we imagine paths forward for American democracy, Kate Masur’s revelatory book is essential reading." -- Daniel J. Sharfstein, author of Thunder in the Mountains"Kate Masur’s sobering and inspiring history of the ‘first civil rights movement’ could not be more timely." -- Steven Hahn, author of A Nation Under Our Feet"[I]lluminating history…This engrossing study goes beyond sectionalist accounts of the South's peculiar institution to show how racism and civil rights activism have shaped every corner of America." -- Publishers Weekly"A fine history of the first phase of the nation’s most enduring moral reform effort." -- Kirkus Reviews

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