Regional, state and other local government Books
University of Pennsylvania Press Mayor
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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Rutgers University Press Gangsters to Governors The New Bosses of Gambling
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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John Wiley & Sons Soft Corruption How Unethical Conduct Undermines
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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Rutgers University Press Standing on Principle Lessons Learned in Public
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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New York University Press Government by Dissent Protest Resistance and
Book SynopsisExplores the idea that the people most important in a flourishing democracy are those who challenge the status quo.Trade Review"Government by Dissent is an engaging meditation on one of Americas founding fantasies the fantasy of democratic self-government. [] Martins work makes a strong case for the continuing relevance of the founding eras democrats, most of whom have long passed from the nations political memory. In an era when many of our most vocal dissenters are reactionary cynics Glenn Beck, another contemporary fan of Thomas Paine, comes to mind here Martin reminds us that democratic dissent is not just an end in itself, but, in its best forms, an aspiration toward a political culture and political system that values a diversity of perspectives, especially those perspectives that have been formed out of a history of exclusion." * Common-Place *"[] Martin seeks to understand how different Americans envisioned what he calls a & dissentient democracy that & values dissent as an essential core element. As Martin defines his term, dissentient democracy is more than engaging in dissent. It is a belief that democracy only remains healthy when government tolerates or even encourages dissent." * American Historical Review *"Martin has given us a gifta timely reminder that ours is a nation born in dissent and nourished on disagreement. With a wealth of illustrative cases he reminds us that we Americans are and always have been a fractious people, and our democracy all the more vital for that." -- Terence Ball,Arizona State University"The most thorough examination we have of how early Americans wrestled with what types of political dissent should be permitted, even promoted, in the new republic they were forming. Martin shows the modern relevance of their debates in ways that all will find valuableeven those who dissent from his views!" -- Rogers M. Smith,Christopher H. Browne Distinguished Professor of Political Science, University of Pennsylvania"[Martin] dissolves myths about the era of the American Revolution, showing that the years following it were anything but peaceful...Those with interests in the early national period will find Martin's research a must. Essential." -- P.D. Travis * Choice *"[H]is incorporation of political theory with traditional historical sources, such as newspapers and contemporary political essays, successfully challenges readers to re-think not only the history of dissent in American politics but its current manifestations, benefits, and limitations." * Register of the Kentucky Historical Society *"The author of this book makes an important contribution to the intellectual history of the early American republic by showing how 'dissentient' thought encouraged the development of a more populist democratic political ideology between 1776 and 1801...[Martin] gives us a fresh, useful look at earnestly republican and wisely dissenting theorists of the early republic." * The Historian *Table of ContentsContentsAcknowledgments ixNote on the Text xi1 Introduction 12 Regulation, Not Rebellion: From "Rough Music" to Democratic Disorder 213 "Secret Plodders": Anti-Federalism, Anonymity,and the Struggle for Democratic Dissent 554 Institutionalizing Counterpublicity: The DemocraticSocieties of the 1790s 835 James Madison: Public Opinion and Dissentient Democracy 1156 "Salutary Collisions" and Multiple Discourses:A Farmer, a Lawyer, and Two Unknown Democrats 1477 The "Saucy Sons of Enquiry": Thomas Cooperand Democratic Dissent 1778 Conclusion 197Notes 207Bibliography 243Index 257About the Author 262
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University of Arizona Press Winning Their Place
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University of Minnesota Press Does Local Government Matter
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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The University of Alabama Press Three Capitals St Stephens Huntsville and Cahawba 18181826
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The University of Alabama Press Alabama The Making of an American State
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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University of Alabama Press The Politics of Trust
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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John Wiley & Sons The Political Economy of Decentralization Reform Implications for Aid Effectiveness
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£17.05
University of Pittsburgh Press Leadership At The Apex
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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Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd Local Government Finance
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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Boydell & Brewer Ltd Parties Agents and Electoral Culture in England
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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Michigan State University Press To Be the Main Leaders of Our People A History of Minnesota Ojibe Politics 18251898 American Indian Studies
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£30.51
American Philosophical Society Public Organization in Ancient Greece
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Washington State University Press Outside Looking In
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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Cornell University Press Chicago Divided
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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Cornell University Press Richard J. Daley
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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Cornell University Press Chicago Divided
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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Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd Teaching Federalism
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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Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd A Research Agenda for Governance
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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Palgrave MacMillan UK Sociology in Sweden A History Sociology
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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WW Norton & Co Until Justice Be Done Americas First Civil Rights
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
£23.74
John Wiley and Sons Ltd Getting Into Local Power
Book SynopsisThis book presents a comparison of the patterns of ethnic minority politics in British and French city politics. A comparison of the participation of ethnic minorities in British and French cities Includes direct comparisons of particular cities Birmingham, Lille and Roubaix Shows how ethnic and cultural diversity translates into political conflict in different political systems Considers styles of political mobilisation of ethnic minorities in the context of urban political systems, as well as the strategies used by party leaders and to manage ethnic diversity in political competition Analyses how ethnic and cultural diversity in urban societies translates into conflictual politics Enhances our understanding of local politics and of the evolution of political representation in industrialised democracies Trade Review"This excellent book is a substantial contribution to the field bringing together the urban politics and race policy literatures in a fascinating comparative study. It is an interesting story, well told, and highly instructive for policy-makers and academics alike." Peter John, University of Manchester "This study is important to our understanding of immigrants as political actors, and how national and local political systems shape their access and participation." Martin Schain, New York University "A very welcome addition to the literature on ethnic minority politics. Recommended reading for anyone … interested in ethnic minority political participation. Provides useful insights into the practice and operation of local politics in two very different political systems and as such should be recommended reading for anyone with an interest in local and urban politics in France and Britain." Dr Alistair Clark, University of Birmingham, Local Government StudiesTable of ContentsList of Maps. Foreword by Patrick Weil. Series Editors' Preface. Acknowledgements. Introduction. 1 Historical Instititionalism and the Comparison of Local Cases Strategies of Management of Ethnic Conflict and Historical Institutionalism. 2 The British Policy Framework: Liberal Citizenship Regime, Depoliticization and the Race-Relationism of British Cities. 3 The French Policy Framework: Planned Migration, Xenophobic Politics, and Durable Political Exclusion. 4 Birmingham: Inner-City Labour Politics and Pluri-Ethnic Government. 5 Lille: Machine Politics and Exclusion of Minorities in the French Municipal System. 6 Roubaix: Inclusion Through Neighbourhood Groups and an Open Municipal Game. Conclusion. Appendix: Interviews and Sources. Bibliography. Index.
£18.99
John Wiley and Sons Ltd Getting Into Local Power
Book SynopsisThis book presents a comparison of the patterns of ethnic minority politics in British and French city politics. A comparison of the participation of ethnic minorities in British and French cities Includes direct comparisons of particular cities Birmingham, Lille and Roubaix Shows how ethnic and cultural diversity translates into political conflict in different political systems Considers styles of political mobilisation of ethnic minorities in the context of urban political systems, as well as the strategies used by party leaders and to manage ethnic diversity in political competition Analyses how ethnic and cultural diversity in urban societies translates into conflictual politics Enhances our understanding of local politics and of the evolution of political representation in industrialised democracies Trade Review"This excellent book is a substantial contribution to the field bringing together the urban politics and race policy literatures in a fascinating comparative study. It is an interesting story, well told, and highly instructive for policy-makers and academics alike." Peter John, University of Manchester "This study is important to our understanding of immigrants as political actors, and how national and local political systems shape their access and participation." Martin Schain, New York University "A very welcome addition to the literature on ethnic minority politics. Recommended reading for anyone … interested in ethnic minority political participation. Provides useful insights into the practice and operation of local politics in two very different political systems and as such should be recommended reading for anyone with an interest in local and urban politics in France and Britain." Dr Alistair Clark, University of Birmingham, Local Government StudiesTable of ContentsList of Maps. Foreword by Patrick Weil. Series Editors' Preface. Acknowledgements. Introduction. 1 Historical Instititionalism and the Comparison of Local Cases Strategies of Management of Ethnic Conflict and Historical Institutionalism. 2 The British Policy Framework: Liberal Citizenship Regime, Depoliticization and the Race-Relationism of British Cities. 3 The French Policy Framework: Planned Migration, Xenophobic Politics, and Durable Political Exclusion. 4 Birmingham: Inner-City Labour Politics and Pluri-Ethnic Government. 5 Lille: Machine Politics and Exclusion of Minorities in the French Municipal System. 6 Roubaix: Inclusion Through Neighbourhood Groups and an Open Municipal Game. Conclusion. Appendix: Interviews and Sources. Bibliography. Index.
£54.00
Johns Hopkins University Press The States and Public Higher Education Policy
Book SynopsisThe contributors examine the latest research on pressing challenges, explore how states are coping with these challenges, and consider what the future holds for public postsecondary education in the United States.Trade Review"Affordability, access, and accountability will continue to be hot-button issues as legislators at all levels address constituents' concerns about their children's future... Any administrator who wants to gain a deeper understanding of these issues... might do well to spend some time with these essays." (University Business)"Table of ContentsForeword Acknowledgments Introduction: Affordability, Access, and Accountability in Twenty-first Century Public Higher EducationPart I: AffordabilityChapter 1. Trends in the Affordability of Public Colleges and Universities: The Contradiction of Increasing Prices and Increasing EnrollmentChapter 2. The Continuing Paradox of Public College Tuition InflationChapter 3. Reforming How States Finance Higher EducationPart II: AccessChapter 4. Reframing Access and Opportunity: Public Policy DimensionsChapter 5. Race-Conscious Decision-Making in a State-Driven Admissions Process: Texas, the University of Texas at Austin, and the Top Ten Percent Plan Chapter 6. After Proposition 209: Post– Affi rmative Action College Access Policy in California Part III: AccountabilityChapter 7. Assessing Student Learning Outcomes in College: The Role of the States Chapter 8. Accountability Policies: Directions Old and NewChapter 9. Responses to the Call for Public Accountability: Using Student Data Systems to Facilitate Improvement in Degree AttainmentConclusion: State Policy and Technology: Aims, Realities, and the Uncertain Future List of ContributorsIndex
£22.50
Johns Hopkins University Press Summer in the City
Book SynopsisMorris, David Rogers, Clarence Taylor, and Joseph P. ViterittiTrade ReviewProfessor Viteritti... and his fellow contributors make a convincing case that, at the least, Mr. Lindsay deserves another look. -- Sam Roberts New York Times The book was well-written and the research impeccable. History Buffs Viteritti has recruited a superb mix of senior and junior scholars who collectively make a substantial contribution to understanding an important period (1966-73) in America's national and urban development... This well-integrated volume illuminates crucial developments in New York City's adapting to change to maintain its status as a global city. ChoiceTable of ContentsPreface. NYC, Then and NowAcknowledgmentsChapter 1. Times a-Changin': A Mayor for the Great SocietyChapter 2. On Principle: A Progressive RepublicanChapter 3. Race, Rights, EmpowermentChapter 4. Of Budgets, Taxes, and the Rise of a New PlutocracyChapter 5. Management versus BureaucracyChapter 6. A Design-Conscious Mayor: The Physical CityChapter 7. Governing at the Tipping Point: Shaping the City's Role in Economic DevelopmentChapter 8. Arts as Public Policy: Cultural Spaces for Democracy and GrowthChapter 9. After the Fall: John Lindsay, New York, and the American DreamChronology: The Lindsay YearsContributors Index
£26.10
Johns Hopkins University Press PostSuburbia
Book SynopsisThe years shortly after the end of World War II saw the beginnings of a new kind of community that blended the characteristics of suburbia with those of the central city. Over the decades these edge citieshave become permanent features of the regional landscape. Originally published in 1996. The years shortly after the end of World War II saw the beginnings of a new kind of community that blended the characteristics of suburbia with those of the central city. Over the decades these edge cities have become permanent features of the regional landscape. In Post-Suburbia, historian Jon Teaford charts the emergence of these areas and explains why and how they developed. Teaford begins by describing the adaptation of traditional units of government to the ideals and demands of the changing world along the metropolitan fringe. He shows how these post-suburban municipalities had to fashion a government that perpetuated the ideals of small-scale village life and yet, at the same time, provideTrade ReviewA pioneering study in the important history of our recent urban past and effectively uses history to produce a better understanding of our post-suburban world.—Planning PerspectivesTable of ContentsChapter 1. New Government for a New MetropolisChapter 2. The Age of the Suburban HavenChapter 3. The Emerging Post-Suburban Pattern, 1945-1960 Chapter 4. Maintaining the Balance of Power Chapter 5. Post-Suburban Imperialists Chapter 6. Recognition and Rebellion Chapter 7. The Pragmatic Compromise Notes Bibliographic Essay Index
£35.10
Johns Hopkins University Press The Unheralded Triumph
Book SynopsisOriginally published in 1984. In 1888 the British observer James Bryce declared the government of cities to be the one conspicuous failure of the United States. During the following two decades, urban reformers would repeat Bryce's words with ritualistic regularity; nearly a century later, his comment continues to set the tone for most assessments of nineteenth-century city government. Yet by the end of the century, as Jon Teaford argues in this important reappraisal, American cities boasted the most abundant water supplies, brightest street lights, grandest parks, largest public libraries, and most efficient systems of transportation in the world. Far from being a conspicuous failure, municipal governments of the late nineteenth century had successfully met challenges of an unprecedented magnitude and complexity. The Unheralded Triumph draws together the histories of the most important cities of the Gilded Ageespecially New York, Chicago, Boston, Philadelphia, St. Louis, and BaltimoreTable of ContentsList of Tables Acknowledgments Chapter 1. Trumpeted Failures and Unheralded TriumphsPart I. The Structure of Urban RuleChapter 2. Neighborhood Power: The City Council Chapter 3. The Respectable Rulers: Executive Officers and Independent Commissions Chapter 4. State Legislatures and Urban America Chapter 5. Reforming the City-State Relationship Chapter 6. The Professionals Chapter 7. Bosses and Businessmen: Extralegal Molders of Municipal Rule Part II. The Functions and Finances of Urban GovernmentChapter 8. The Triumph of Technology Chapter 9. Creating a Humane and Ordered Environment Chapter 10. Boom, Bust, and Urban Rule: Financing City Government Chapter 11. Triumph with the Taste of Defeat Notes Index
£46.35
Johns Hopkins University Press Law in American Meetinghouses
Book SynopsisA revealing look at the changing role of churches in the decades after the American Revolution. Most Americans today would not think of their local church as a site for arbitration and would probably be hesitant to bring their property disputes, moral failings, or personal squabbles to their kin and neighbors for judgment. But from the Revolutionary Era through the mid-nineteenth century, many Protestants imbued local churches with immense authority. Through their ritual practice of discipline, churches insisted that brethren refrain from suing each other before infidels at local courts and claimed jurisdiction over a range of disputes: not only moral issues such as swearing, drunkenness, and adultery but also matters more typically considered to be under the purview of common law and courts of equity, including disputes over trespass, land, probate, slave warranty, and theft. In Law in American Meetinghouses, Jeffrey Thomas Perry explores the ways that ordinary AmericansBlack and wTable of ContentsA Note on SourcesIntroductionChapter 1. "The Want of Discipline": Baptist Churches and Local Law in Frontier KentuckyChapter 2. Churches' "Perplexing Difficulties": Race, Gender, and Household RelationsChapter 3. A "Habitation of Justice?": The Market Revolution and the Search for Dispassionate ArbitrationChapter 4. "The Putrid Carnage of Contention": Religious Insurgency and Church AuthorityChapter 5. "A Great Curse to the Neighborhood": Church Property Disputes and State AuthorityConclusionAcknowledgmentsAppendixNotesIndex
£45.90
Temple University Press,U.S. Reimagining Courts
Book SynopsisIn their timely and topical book, Reimagining Courts, Victor Flango and Thomas Clarke argue that courts are a victim of their own success. Disputes that once were resolved either informally in the family or within the community are now handled mainly by courts, which strains government agency resources. The authors offer provocative suggestions for a thorough overhaul of American state and local courts, one that better fits the needs of a twenty-first century legal system. Reimagining Courts recommends a triage process based upon case characteristics, litigant goals, and resolution processes. Courts must fundamentally reorganize their business processes around the concept of the litigant as a customer. Each adjudication process that the authors propose requires a different case management process and different amounts of judicial, staff, and facility resources. Reimagining Courts should spark much-needed debate. This book will be of significant interest to lawyers, judges, and profeTrade ReviewThe idea of completely re-organizing court functions according to "whether a court is the right forum" for the matter and according to issues raised and whether they require adversarial adjudication - as opposed to current court functioning which takes all cases and organizes them by type - is groundbreaking. The authors are obviously very well-versed in the major approaches to this problem and are in an excellent position to envision the alternatives. --Candice McCoy"[A]n important book discussing needed reforms in our American judicial system, written by two individuals who have been privy to the inner workings of state court systems for a number of years.... The crux and most important part of the book is the problem-solving process and the implications thereof.... All in all, Flango and Clarke present a thought-provoking compilation of ideas for court reform."--Judicature
£47.70
Temple University Press,U.S. Reimagining Courts
Book SynopsisIn their timely and topical book, Reimagining Courts, Victor Flango and Thomas Clarke argue that courts are a victim of their own success. Disputes that once were resolved either informally in the family or within the community are now handled mainly by courts, which strains government agency resources. The authors offer provocative suggestions for a thorough overhaul of American state and local courts, one that better fits the needs of a twenty-first century legal system. Reimagining Courts recommends a triage process based upon case characteristics, litigant goals, and resolution processes. Courts must fundamentally reorganize their business processes around the concept of the litigant as a customer. Each adjudication process that the authors propose requires a different case management process and different amounts of judicial, staff, and facility resources. Reimagining Courts should spark much-needed debate. This book will be of significant interest to lawyers, judges, and profeTrade ReviewThe idea of completely re-organizing court functions according to "whether a court is the right forum" for the matter and according to issues raised and whether they require adversarial adjudication - as opposed to current court functioning which takes all cases and organizes them by type - is groundbreaking. The authors are obviously very well-versed in the major approaches to this problem and are in an excellent position to envision the alternatives. --Candice McCoy"[A]n important book discussing needed reforms in our American judicial system, written by two individuals who have been privy to the inner workings of state court systems for a number of years.... The crux and most important part of the book is the problem-solving process and the implications thereof.... All in all, Flango and Clarke present a thought-provoking compilation of ideas for court reform."--Judicature
£21.59
Temple University Press,U.S. Judicial Merit Selection
Book SynopsisThe judicial selection debate continues. Merit selection is used by a majority of states but remains the least well understood method for choosing judges. Proponents claim that it emphasizes qualifications and diversity over politics, but there is little empirical evidence regarding its performance.In Judicial Merit Selection, Greg Goelzhauser amasses a wealth of data to examine merit selection's institutional performance from an internal perspective. While his previous book, Choosing State Supreme Court Justices, compares outcomes across selection mechanisms, here he delves into what makes merit selection uniqueits use of nominating commissions to winnow applicants prior to gubernatorial appointment. Goelzhauser's analyses include a rich case study from inside a nominating commission's proceedings as it works to choose nominees; the use of public records to examine which applicants commissions choose and which nominees governors choose; evaluation of which attorneys apply for considerTrade Review"[An] innovative and timely inquiry.... using multi-method research approaches involving meticulous case study analyses and impressive original datasets, Goelzhauser provides an insightful and thought-provoking exploration of the stages and implementation of judicial merit selection.... sheds new light on judicial merit selection processes and raises important questions."--Judicature
£23.39
Temple University Press,U.S. Philadelphia Corrupt and Consenting
Book SynopsisMore than a century after muckraking journalist Lincoln Steffens derided the city of Philadelphia as being corrupt and contented, Philadelphia struggles to rise above this unfortunate characterization.Philadelphia, Corrupt and Consentingis the story of a city's confrontation with a history that threatens its future. Author Brett Mandel,who has been areform-oriented government official and political insider, provides a detailed account of the corruption investigation of John Dougherty, one of the city's most powerful political figures, in order to expose and explore networks of corruption. He examines the costs of corruption, both financial and nonpecuniary, and considers the opportunity cost that corruption imposes. Mandel explores the nature and development of Philadelphia's unique culture of corruption, emphasizing how machine politics and self-dealing are entwined with city history, creating a culture that allows corruption to thrive. In addition, he provides practical, achievable Trade Review“At a time when our city is at a political crossroads, Mandel’s book arrives not a moment too soon. Philadelphia, Corrupt and Consenting is the most riveting assessment of our city’s infamous history of political corruption. Mandel leaves no stone unturned as he peels back the layers of how a local culture of complicity has led us to witnessing constant federal probes, indictments, and convictions. This is a must-read for any concerned citizen, regardless of political affiliation.”—Ernest Owens, award-winning journalist and author of The Case for Cancel Culture“A fascinating in-depth study of political corruption in Philly, this book relates that city’s experiences to existing research on the causes and consequences of municipal corruption. Mandel’s lessons apply broadly, not just to Philadelphia, but to municipalities worldwide—especially the need to go beyond the criminal law to reform political and bureaucratic institutions.”—Susan Rose-Ackerman, Henry R. Luce Emeritus Professor of Law and Political Science at Yale University, and coauthor of Corruption and Government: Causes, Consequences, and Reform, Second Edition“From James McManes to Matthew Quay, from William McMullen to the Vare Brothers, corrupted politics has infused Philadelphia’s civic DNA. Today it’s Johnny Doc and his use of union muscle and money to control political and construction landscapes. But as Brett Mandel deftly observes, corruption has functioned here with a complicit constituency—the people of the city. Mandel has explained its historical context and ever-present toll while offering sage advice, a refresher in citizenship. All we need to do is listen.”—Sam Katz, Filmmaker at History Making Productions"Civic activist and author Mandel tallies up the long-term toll corruption has had on this city while offering a glimpse at a better future, if we're willing to work for it."—Philadelphia magazine
£22.79
University of Toronto Press Transforming Provincial Politics
Book SynopsisOver the past thirty-five years, Canada’s provinces and territories have undergone significant political changes. Abandoning mid-century Keynesian policies, governments of all political persuasions have turned to deregulation, tax reduction, and government downsizing as policy solutions for a wide range of social and economic issues. Transforming Provincial Politics is the first province-by-province analysis of politics and political economy in more than a decade, and the first to directly examine the turn to neoliberal policies at the provincial and territorial level.Featuring chapters written by experts in the politics of each province and territory, Transforming Provincial Politics examines how neoliberal policies have affected politics in each jurisdiction. A comprehensive and accessible analysis of the issues involved, this collection will be welcomed by scholars, instructors, and anyone interested in the state of provincial politics today.Trade Review'Readers of this book will learn a great deal about provincial politics over the past 35 years; their eyes will be opened to the "mystery" of territorial politics; they will obtain a fuller appreciation of the pervasiveness of neoliberalism at the provincial level.' -- Rand Dyck Labour/Le Travail vol 77 spring 2016 'Provincial specialists often have crowded bookshelves. Because good material is dispersed and rare, many titles grace my shelves "just in case." But this anthology arrives just in time - and I will work it hard for reference and teaching. -- Jamie Lawson BC Studies issue 192 Winter 2016/17 'Evans and Smith's edited volume must be an obligatory read for Canadianists, foreign policy analysts, international relations actors, economists, political economists, political scientists, and policy analysts that want to understand how neoliberalism operates at the local level.' -- Stefano Tijerina American Review of Canadian Studies vol 46:04:2016 'This volume provides a valuable analysis of each province... Each chapter provides a useful historical account of recent economic, social, and political change... Recommended for students of Canadian politics.' -- P.N. Malcolmson Choice Magazine - Vol 53:05:2015Table of ContentsIntroduction: Neoliberal Transformations The Transformation of Provincial Politics: The Political Economy of Canada's Provinces and Territories in a Neoliberal Era (Bryan Evans and Charles W. Smith) Part One: Resistance and Neoliberal Restructuring in Atlantic Canada Newfoundland and Labrador, 1979-2011: Contradiction and Continuity in a Neoliberal era (Sean T. Cadigan) Politics on Prince Edward Island: Plus ca change... (Peter McKenna) Nova Scotia: Fiscal Crisis and Party System Transition (Peter Clancy) The Political Economy of New Brunswick: Selling New Brunswick Power (Don Desserud) Part Two: Neoliberalism and the Decline of Central Canada Quebec Nationalism and Quebec Politics from Left to Right (Peter Graefe) The Transformation of Ontario Politics: The Long Assent of Neoliberalism (Bryan Evans and Charles W. Smith) Part Three: Neoliberalism and the "New" West The Politics of Inoculation in Manitoba: Sustaining Electoral Success through the Third Way (Byron Sheldrick) Saskatchewan: From Cradle of Social Democracy to Neoliberalism's Sandbox (Aidan D. Conway and J.F. Conway) The Politics of Alberta's One-Party State (Steve Patten) British Columbia: The Neoliberal Politics of Centre-Right Coalition (Dennis Pilon) Part Four: New Opportunities and Old Problems: The North Managing the Moraine: Political Economy and Political Culture Approaches to Assessing the Success of Nunavut (Ailsa Henderson and Graham White) The Northwest Territories: A New Day? (Gabrielle Slowey) The Yukon: A New Era of First Nations Governance and Intergovernmental Relations (Gabrielle Slowey) Epilogue: The Transformation of Provincial Societies Mapping the Neoliberal Transformation in Canada's Provinces (Bryan Evans and Charles W. Smith)
£29.70
MY - University of Toronto Press Backrooms and Beyond Partisan Advisers and the Politics of Policy Work in Canada
Book SynopsisBackrooms and Beyond draws on interviews with ministers, senior public servants, and political advisers to offer the first detailed Canadian treatment of how that influence is gained and exercised in the policy making process.Trade Review"It is a thoughtful and reassuring guide for those left confused or concerned by the limited insights of the [Mike] Duffy trial." -- Howard Anglin Policy Options, August 15, 2016Table of ContentsIntroduction. Partisan Advisers, Policy Work, and The Political Arm of Government in Canada Chapter 1. A 'No Surprises' Environment Chapter 2. Institutionalization, Expansion, and Specialization Chapter 3. Buffers and Bridges at the "Centre" Chapter 4. Movers and Shapers at the Centre Chapter 5. He Said/She Said: Ministers' Office Buffers and Bridges Chapter 6. Movers and Shapers Down the Line Chapter 7. Conclusion. Core Executives, Partisan Advisers, and the Politics of Policy Work in Canada References Appendices Appendix A. Federal Exempt Staff by Department (March 31, 2001 - March 31, 2014) Appendix B. Organization of B.C. Premier's Office (2001) Appendix C. Organization of B.C. Premier's Office (2011) Appendix D. B.C. Ministers' Office Staff by Department and Classification (1996-2001) Appendix E. Interview Index
£26.09
University of Toronto Press Comparing Quebec and Ontario
Book SynopsisCan sub-units within a capitalist democracy, even a relatively decentralized one like Canada, pursue fundamentally different social and economic policies? Is their ability to do so less now than it was before the advent of globalization? In Comparing Quebec and Ontario, Rodney Haddow brings these questions and the tools of comparative political economy to bear on the growing public policy divide between Ontario and Quebec.Combining narrative case studies with rigorous quantitative analysis, Haddow analyses how budgeting, economic development, social assistance, and child care policies differ between the two provinces. The cause of the divide, he argues, are underlying differences between their political and economic institutions.An important contribution to ongoing debates about globalization’s “golden straightjacket,” Comparing Quebec and Ontario is an essential resource for understanding Canadian political economy.Trade Review"If our century is a march to international corporatism and conformity, why do such vastly different societies thrive on opposite banks of the Ottawa River? In this book of dissent, political scientist Rodney Haddow of the University of Toronto documents the striking absence of anything resembling globalization in our own neighbourhood. It's a neat proposition." -- Holly Doan Blacklocks Reporter, January 17, 2016Table of Contents1. How Do Advanced Political Economies Differ? Why does it Matter? 2. Typing Provinces: The Political Economies of Ontario & Quebec 3. Budgeting: Why Some Tax & Spend More than Others, and How 4. Social Assistance & Transfers: Redistributing, but Differently 5. Child Care & Early Learning: Can the Residual Mould be Broken? 6. Economic Development: Can States Still Intervene? 7. Quantitative Evidence (1): Comparing Policy "Effort" 8. Quantitative Evidence (2): Comparing Redistributive Outcomes Conclusion: How Large and Durable are these Differences?
£31.50
University of Toronto Press Federalism in Canada
Book SynopsisWith a focus on the dynamics of actors, institutions, and the processes embedded in considerations of regional and cultural diversity, this book traces Canada's sovereignty journey.Trade Review"Federalism in Canada is fresh and matter of fact, a constitutional travelogue." -- Holly Doan * Blacklock’s Reporter *"I highly recommend this book to all students of federalism interested in understanding how the Canadian federal system came to be and how it evolved over the past century and a half. It is a textbook example of a contribution that is perfectly balanced between advancing knowledge and making scholarly research accessible to the public." -- Félix Mathieu, University of Winnipeg * Canadian Journal of Political Science *"This book rightfully should take its place within this scholarly history of federalism as a useful and original contribution." -- James T. McHugh, University of Akron * Publius: The Journal of Federalism *Table of ContentsPrologue: Approaches to Canadian Federalism A Personal Account by Means of Acknowledgement Contested Concepts as the Underlying Dynamic and Central Theme Organization and Outline 1 An Introductory Understanding of Canadian Federalism Shared Sovereignty Power of the Courts Sunny Ways of Compromise Fiscal Imbalance Executive Dominance Imperfection 2 Confederation Coming Together Lately Relics of Empire Unitary Impositions Federal Accommodations Parliamentary Concessions “Indians” An Incomplete Contract 3 Judicial Interpretations Pith and Substance From Need to Necessity Beyond Provincial Concern Federalism Demands Nothing Less Law and Politics 4 From a Crisis of Capitalism to a Crisis of Federalism Dramatic Crisis and BNA Act Federalism at a Loss Prairie Populism Enlightened Reactionaries Rowell-Sirois Commission Reversal of Functions 5 Mostly Fiscal Relations Tax Sharing Cost Sharing Fiscal Equalization Under the Indian Act Fiscal Imbalance and the Spending Power 6 Difference, Dependency, and Displacement Quebec Nationalism Western Alienation Eastern Dependencies Indigenous Displacement Regionalism and Federalism 7 Patriation and the Constitution Act, 1982 The Long Road to Patriation Amendment Charter Aboriginal Rights Flexible Renewal 8 The Unfinished Business of Canadian Federalism Constitutional Politics Secession and Clarity Interstate Federalism and Intrastate Federalism Indigenous Land Rights and Self-Government Shifting Identities 9 Contested Concepts of Canadian Federalism A Plural Compact of Provinces or a Dual Compact of Nationalities? How Much Autonomy or Interdependence? Treaty Federalism Epilogue: Still a Federal Country Bibliography Index
£34.20
MY - University of Toronto Press Federalism in Canada Contested Concepts and
Book SynopsisWith a focus on the dynamics of actors, institutions, and the processes embedded in considerations of regional and cultural diversity, this book traces Canada’s sovereignty journey.Trade Review"Federalism in Canada is fresh and matter of fact, a constitutional travelogue." -- Holly Doan * Blacklock’s Reporter *"I highly recommend this book to all students of federalism interested in understanding how the Canadian federal system came to be and how it evolved over the past century and a half. It is a textbook example of a contribution that is perfectly balanced between advancing knowledge and making scholarly research accessible to the public." -- Félix Mathieu, University of Winnipeg * Canadian Journal of Political Science *"This book rightfully should take its place within this scholarly history of federalism as a useful and original contribution." -- James T. McHugh, University of Akron * Publius: The Journal of Federalism *Table of ContentsPrologue: Approaches to Canadian Federalism A Personal Account by Means of Acknowledgement Contested Concepts as the Underlying Dynamic and Central Theme Organization and Outline 1 An Introductory Understanding of Canadian Federalism Shared Sovereignty Power of the Courts Sunny Ways of Compromise Fiscal Imbalance Executive Dominance Imperfection 2 Confederation Coming Together Lately Relics of Empire Unitary Impositions Federal Accommodations Parliamentary Concessions “Indians” An Incomplete Contract 3 Judicial Interpretations Pith and Substance From Need to Necessity Beyond Provincial Concern Federalism Demands Nothing Less Law and Politics 4 From a Crisis of Capitalism to a Crisis of Federalism Dramatic Crisis and BNA Act Federalism at a Loss Prairie Populism Enlightened Reactionaries Rowell-Sirois Commission Reversal of Functions 5 Mostly Fiscal Relations Tax Sharing Cost Sharing Fiscal Equalization Under the Indian Act Fiscal Imbalance and the Spending Power 6 Difference, Dependency, and Displacement Quebec Nationalism Western Alienation Eastern Dependencies Indigenous Displacement Regionalism and Federalism 7 Patriation and the Constitution Act, 1982 The Long Road to Patriation Amendment Charter Aboriginal Rights Flexible Renewal 8 The Unfinished Business of Canadian Federalism Constitutional Politics Secession and Clarity Interstate Federalism and Intrastate Federalism Indigenous Land Rights and Self-Government Shifting Identities 9 Contested Concepts of Canadian Federalism A Plural Compact of Provinces or a Dual Compact of Nationalities? How Much Autonomy or Interdependence? Treaty Federalism Epilogue: Still a Federal Country Bibliography Index
£67.15
University of Toronto Press Femocratic Administration
Book SynopsisFemocratic Administration examines the gendered nature of public administration through a study of the Ontario Women's Directorate (OWD) between 1985 and 2000.Table of ContentsIntroduction: Gender, Governance, and Democracy in Ontario 1: A Feminist Political Economy of Representation 2: Gender Regimes of Public Administration 3: Experiments with State Feminism in the Weberian Gender Regime 4: Gendered Governance and the New Public Management Regime Conclusion: Building a Femocratic Administration
£47.70
University of Toronto Press Minority Nations in the Age of Uncertainty
Book SynopsisAlready translated into fifteen languages from the original French, Minority Nations in the Age of Uncertainty is an essential text on the theory of multinational federalism and the politics of minority nations.Table of ContentsForeword by James Tully Introduction: National Cultures, Democracy, and Legitimacy 1. Linguistic Diversity, Language Policy, and the Limits of Federal Accommodation 2. New Challenges for Multinational States: Globalization and Competing Citizenship Regimes 3. The Pillars of Quebec's New Citizenship Regime: The Informal Constitution and Interculturalism 4. From Containment to Empowerment: Moving towards Positive Autonomy 5. Towards Multinational Federalism: Moving beyond the Integration-Accommodation Dyad 6. Rethinking Intercommunal Relations in Canada Conclusion: Embracing a New Politics of Dignity and Hospitality Appendix: The Dignity of Catalonia
£36.90
University of Toronto Press Lions or Jellyfish
Book SynopsisWritten by a noted expert on Newfoundland politics and intergovernmental affairs in Canada, this book studies a vital but frequently overlooked aspect of modern Canadian federalism.Trade Review'Lions and Jellyfish, a trenchant, gripping, and revealing study... Raymond Blake's book is one that should be read by all who wish to understand eight of the most important events in the history of the province of Newfoundland and Labrador.' -- Robert Edwards Newfoundland and Labrador Quarterly vol 108:04:2016 'Lions or Jellyfish is a polished investigation of the often-strained relationship between Ottawa and Newfoundland and Labrador... Raymond Blake brings sophisticated analysis and a well- constructed narrative.' Canadian Historical Society Bulletin vol 42:02:2016Table of ContentsIntroduction Chapter 1. Smallwood, Diefenbaker and Term 29: Failed Intergovernmentalism Chapter 2. Federalism for Bullies: Newfoundland, Quebec, Ottawa and Hydroelectric Development in Newfoundland and Labrador, 1960-1970 Chapter 3. Classic Federalism: The Resettlement of Fishing Communities in Newfoundland and Labrador to 1965 Chapter 4. Co-operative Federalism: Newfoundland, Ottawa and Resettlement after 1965 Chapter 5. Unraveling the Question: Federal or Provincial Jurisdiction on Offshore Oil and Gas Chapter 6. The Nationalists: Trudeau, Peckford and the Struggle for Offshore Oil and Gas Chapter 7. Reason, Passion and Intransigence: Federalism, Clyde Wells and Brian Mulroney Chapter 8. The Battle for A Fair Share: Danny Williams, Equalization and Ottawa Conclusion
£56.10
Bristol University Press Negotiating Cohesion Inequality and Change
Book SynopsisUsing original empirical data, this book explores how local government officers and politicians negotiate 'difficult subjects' linked with community cohesion policy: diversity, inequality, discrimination, extremism, migration, religion, class, power and change. Winner of the BSA Philip Abrams Memorial Prize 2014Trade Review"A beautifully written book that gets right to the heart of negotiations over community relations in contemporary Britain." Ben Rogaly, University of Sussex"Provides original insights into the challenges of negotiating multiculturalism and diversity in the U.K. context." American Journal of Sociology"This book provides an original and critical analysis with significant implications for public policy and will be essential reading for those concerned with cohesion, inequality and social change." Marjorie Mayo, Emeritus Professor, Goldsmiths, University of London"Focusing on the how rather than the what, this incisive and challenging account explores community cohesion policy as practice, exploring how it is embedded in particular places and in the narratives and emotional biographies of its practitioners." Claire Alexander, University of Manchester"Reading this book is rewarding…compelling account of how policy is translated through negotiations and narrative frames" Public AdministrationJones draws on a range of methods – participant observation, interviews, and documentary analysis – to produce a rich and detailed ethnography of community cohesion policy and practice in particular places and specific moments." Critical Social Policy"The rich details of this book, in which interviews and in situ accounts are integrated with a national imperative to engage with and direct the diversification of society, are compelling, and the book should be widely read by academics, policy makers and policy enactors." LSE Review of Books blog"Hannah Jones sympathetically and persuasively brings the politics of local government to life far beyond the mechanics of service delivery, showing how politicians and bureaucrats make up places as they make policy." Allan Cochrane, The Open University"This important book delivers fresh thinking on cohesion as a policy approach to complex, diverse communities. It elegantly extends our understandings of emotion and policy work and makes a significant contribution to public sociology debates." Dr Sarah Neal, University of SurreyTable of ContentsIntroduction: Getting Uncomfortable; Negotiating cohesion, inequality and change; Contradictory narratives of cohesion; 'Is there anything the council did that distracted you from extremism?'; I Love Hackney/Keep It Crap; 'We spent a lot of time trying to be known for other things'; 'You need to be totally objective, but you can't be'; Thinking Inside the Box.
£27.54
Bristol University Press Kill It to Save It
Book SynopsisKill it to save it lays bare the hypocrisy of US political discourse by documenting the story of capitalism's triumph over democracy. Dolgon argues that American citizens now accept policies that destroy the public sector and promote political stories that feel right in the gut, regardless of science or facts.Trade Review"Longtime activist and provocative thinker, Corey Dolgon, has written a compelling and timely new book, "Kill It to Save It," which explores neoliberalism, popular culture, the decline of public institutions, and the serious challenges activists and organizers face as we imagine a world beyond the crumbling edifices of U.S. capitalism." Barbara Ransby, University of Illinois, Chicago"Dolgon’s analysis will be useful in efforts to oppose privatization and reassert the idea that government’s main function is serving the people, not propping up business. What’s more, Kill It to Save It...offers a clear and accessible look at how policy is crafted, marketed, and ultimately sold or rejected." - Rewire"A precious trove of information and analysis for policy makers, “social partners”, NGOs and researchers in quest of policies and consensus-building for barring the road to populism by strengthening democracy that should lead to an economy and society with a human face." Relations industrielles/Industrial Relations"The left is in disbelief by Trump’s election. Thankfully, Corey Dolgon’s book had anticipated such a development. Dolgon shows how capitalist hegemony and hyper-individualism reshaped America’s national identity, making us ever more susceptible to embracing a Reality TV star who promises to “Make America Great Again” despite promoting the worst elements of the country’s historical DNA. Required reading for those hoping not only to resist Trumpism, but envision a new left for the 21st Century." Eduardo Bonilla-Silva Author of Racism Without Racists: Color-Blind Racism and the Persistence of Racial Inequality in America“A provocative, thoughtful, and engaging book, a must-read for people trying to find out “what’s that sound and what is goin’ down.” Policymakers looking out for the interests of their corporate benefactors are selling our institutions to the highest bidders and idly looking away as the lives of the most vulnerable among us are pushed to the edge of survival.” Rogelio Sáenz, University of Texas at San Antonio"To understand the popularity of Donald J. Trump and the prevailing logic that turns billionaires into job creators, unions into job destroyers, and climate scientists into godless Communists, we need Corey Dolgon. .... Kill It to Save It is mandatory reading if we are to replace the neoliberal “common sense” with the radical possibilities of “good sense." Robin D. G. Kelley, author of Freedom Dreams: The Black Radical Imagination"Overall, the book is engagingly written and persuades the reader of the need to save our public institutions by investing in them, not by killing them." - Choice Reviews“I always love a good whodunit and like a good Agatha Christie mystery, Dolgon peels back the layers of neoliberalism to expose not only the crimes and who committed them, but the weapons they used and the fake alibis they told. If you want to know why reality TV politics and budget austerity killed our democracy and economy, read this book.” Jim Hightower, Author, radio commentator, and editor of The Hightower Lowdown“There is no better time in US history to examine how common sense ideas have made American life and freedoms worse, not better - ours is a crisis many years in the making. This is a must read book if, like me, you are trying to make sense of a society that seems to have gone bonkers!” Dr. David G. Embrick, University of ConnecticutTable of ContentsIntroduction: In My Life; Part One: The Strange Life of Kill it to Save it: Origins, Theories and Myths; Part Overview: Why an Autopsy? The Politics of History; The Vietnamization of American; Mourning Again in America; Part Two: Learning American Style: The Life and Death of American Education; Part Overview: History of Learning American Style; How the Knowledge Economy Killed Knowledge, and Other Scary Stories Out of School; The University Burns While the Knowledge Factory Hums; Part Three: Junk Food, Junk Science, and Junk Freedom: Life and Death in America; Part Overview: History of Health in America; Industrialized Food and Industrialized Farmers; Junk Food, Junk Science and a Bad Case of Mad Truth Disease; Junk Freedom, Broken Windows, and Black Lives Matter; Part Four: The Life and Death of America’s Economy and Government; Part Overview: It’s the Political Economy Stupid; Beyond Voodoo Economics: The Myth of Marco Rubio; Shock Doctrines, Disaster Capitalism, and Smart ALECs; The Myth of Common Sense Austerity and the Slow Death of America's Economy; Epilogue: Innocents Abroad; Trouble at Home: Kill it to Save it Goes Global. Postscript.
£19.94
MP-NCA Uni of North Carolina Fragile Democracy The Struggle over Race and
Book SynopsisTells the story of race and voting rights, from the end of the Civil War until the present day. The authors show that battles over the franchise have played out through cycles of emancipatory politics and conservative retrenchment.
£15.26
University of Texas Press Democratizing Texas Politics
Book SynopsisA senior scholar of Latino political action examines the intriguing incongruities in post–WWII Texas politics, particularly the curious flourishing of Latino leadership during the state’s simultaneous transition to conservatism.Table of Contents Acknowledgments Introduction Chapter One. Mexican Americans and Social Change Chapter Two. The 1950s—A Decade in Flux Chapter Three. The Dilemmas of Ethnic Solidarity Chapter Four. The Quiet Revolution Chapter Five. A Two-Party State Chapter Six. Tony Sánchez for Governor Chapter Seven. The Long and Grinding Road Bibliography Index
£18.99
University of Texas Press The Republican Party of Texas
Book SynopsisFrom Reconstruction to the twenty-first century, a former executive director of the Republican Party of Texas presents a comprehensive history of his party and its meandering path from limited local appeal to political dominance.Trade ReviewStudents of American politics will find Thorburn’s history valuable. * Kirkus *[A] granular blow-by-blow account...Political historians will appreciate the fine-grained details. * Publishers Weekly *In presenting a long timeline with pivotal turning points, [Thorburn] offers a panoramic view of Lone Star politics...Thorburn aims for a deeply-researched take on how Republicans were for a long time the underdogs, striving for a definitive 'two-party' state until they gained dominance. * Sightlines *Thorburn’s book is most useful as a tightly organized, semi-official record of the party’s growth in Texas, written with apparent evenhandedness by a major participant in the state GOP. More significantly for non-Texans, it’s useful as a stimulus to reflection on the nature of partisan dominance and its potential decay or reversal. * Law & Liberty *Thorburn provides a well-written, well-organized portrait of the origins, evolution, and political dominance of the GOP in Texas...Although not ignoring the major figures well known by the public, Thorburn’s work reminds readers of the importance of those who worked at the city and county level to ensure both voter turnout and the day-to-day operations needed to secure state-wide electoral victories. Thorburn’s history provides a model for those who wish to understand Texas politics and why the phrase 'Sold South' now best describes the Republican Party's dominance of the region...Highly recommended. * CHOICE *This is an enthusiast’s history...But it is also a soberly conducted and extensively researched scholarly work that should interest students of Texas political history and also of southern Republicanism...Thorburn’s history is largely one of party officials, activists, candidates, and officeholders...This approach makes the book a wonderful resource for who did what when. * Journal of Southern History *Table of ContentsPreface 1. Nineteenth-Century Republicanism 2. The Early-Twentieth-Century Republicans 3. Creager and Wurzbach: The Patronage Wars 4. From Roosevelt to Truman 5. The Eisenhower Years 6. The 1960s Breakthrough 7. After Goldwater 8. The Highs and Lows of the 1970s 9. Breaking the Glass Ceiling 10. The Reagan-Bush Years 11. George W. Bush and the Republican Majority 12. The Year That Changed Texas Politics 13. Bush 43 and Governor Perry 14. The Bush Era Transitions 15. Donald Trump and the Republican Future Acknowledgments Notes Index
£26.59
