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Rowman & Littlefield Un-American: The Fake Patriotism of Donald J.
Book SynopsisUn-American? President Donald J. Trump has been called many names, but how can this term apply to a candidate and president whose slogan is “make America great again?” How can such a term apply to the “America First” president? In this book, John J. Pitney Jr., one of America’s most incisive conservative commentators exposes a core irony of Trump’s presidency: that a man who is quick to question the patriotism of his critics is himself deeply unpatriotic. Pitney argues that real Americanism is about ideas and ideals: truth, equality, the rule of law, patriotic service, and the hope that America can serve as an example to the rest of the world. By words and actions, Trump has disparaged all of these things. Through an examination of his record, this book tells how Trump subverts genuine American greatness.
£15.29
Rowman & Littlefield The Politics of Autism
Book SynopsisNoted political scientist and public policy expert John J. Pitney, Jr., explains how autism has evolved into a heated political issue disputed by scientists, educators, social workers, and families.Trade ReviewThe content of this book is more compelling than the title would suggest. Pitney looks at every aspect of autism, dissecting it in intriguing ways. After a brief history of the politics of the disorder, the author examines the dynamic forces that pull discussion of it in myriad directions. These forces include—but are not limited to—the communities of science, medicine, education, and government. Questions about autism are never fully answered because it is almost impossible to do so, given the complexity of the condition: What causes it? How is it defined? What does it mean to ‘have’ this disorder? What are the implications for society, now and in the future? The author views autism as a ‘political football,’ and in this book he kicks that football around from one field to another. In doing so, he draws the reader into the book and the enigma of autism spectrum disorders. A fascinating read. Summing Up: Highly recommended. Graduate students, researchers, faculty, professionals; general readers. * CHOICE *The Politics of Autism ... achieves something important in setting out and summarizing some current authoritative political discourses surrounding autism, and [provides] a springboard for future discussion and debate. * Disability & Society *Pitney’s research presents a picture of a bureaucratic and political disaster, a potential 'tsunami' (p. 108) for families living with autism as these children get older and struggle to secure appropriate employment and housing services. He suggests that while the politics of autism is defined by the uncertainty of the condition, and while autism is also defined by various discourses surrounding the condition, what is missing is the 'voice of the rank and file' (p. 122)— autistic individuals themselves. For those who are concerned about the life chances of autistic individuals and want to understand the difficulties of attaining equal life chances for autistic individuals, this book is of great benefit. * Political Science Quarterly *Jack Pitney has written a splendid account of what he calls the politics of autism…. The Pitney book, in summary, addresses the wide range of forces bearing on the past and present of the ‘field of autism’ and leaves the reader all the more admiring of the industry and skill of its author. * Journal of Health Politics, Policy, & Law *Among the hundreds of autism books now being published each year, this book stands out. It should be the starting point for anyone interested in knowing the dynamics of autism today: the science, the education initiatives, the policy responses. A must for any layperson or practitioner in the field. -- Michael Bernick, former director of the California Employment Development Department and fellow at the Milken InstituteAutism matters to everyone. Pitney leaves his reader understanding why this is true and why solutions have proven elusive. The Politics of Autism expertly maps the complex terrain of policy designed to address society’s challenges attributed to autism and provides a solid foundation from which to move forward. -- Dana Lee Baker, School of Politics, Philosophy and Public Affairs, Washington State UniversityTable of ContentsPreface Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 2: A Short History of Autism Chapter 3: Medicine, Science, and Math Chapter 4: Education Chapter 5: Before, Outside, and After the Classroom Chapter 6: The Future Appendix: A Timeline of Autism Policy and Politics
£23.75
Rowman & Littlefield The Politics of Autism
Book SynopsisNoted political scientist and public policy expert John J. Pitney, Jr., explains how autism has evolved into a heated political issue disputed by scientists, educators, social workers, and families.Trade ReviewThe content of this book is more compelling than the title would suggest. Pitney looks at every aspect of autism, dissecting it in intriguing ways. After a brief history of the politics of the disorder, the author examines the dynamic forces that pull discussion of it in myriad directions. These forces include—but are not limited to—the communities of science, medicine, education, and government. Questions about autism are never fully answered because it is almost impossible to do so, given the complexity of the condition: What causes it? How is it defined? What does it mean to ‘have’ this disorder? What are the implications for society, now and in the future? The author views autism as a ‘political football,’ and in this book he kicks that football around from one field to another. In doing so, he draws the reader into the book and the enigma of autism spectrum disorders. A fascinating read. Summing Up: Highly recommended. Graduate students, researchers, faculty, professionals; general readers. * CHOICE *The Politics of Autism ... achieves something important in setting out and summarizing some current authoritative political discourses surrounding autism, and [provides] a springboard for future discussion and debate. * Disability & Society *Pitney’s research presents a picture of a bureaucratic and political disaster, a potential 'tsunami' (p. 108) for families living with autism as these children get older and struggle to secure appropriate employment and housing services. He suggests that while the politics of autism is defined by the uncertainty of the condition, and while autism is also defined by various discourses surrounding the condition, what is missing is the 'voice of the rank and file' (p. 122)— autistic individuals themselves. For those who are concerned about the life chances of autistic individuals and want to understand the difficulties of attaining equal life chances for autistic individuals, this book is of great benefit. * Political Science Quarterly *Jack Pitney has written a splendid account of what he calls the politics of autism…. The Pitney book, in summary, addresses the wide range of forces bearing on the past and present of the ‘field of autism’ and leaves the reader all the more admiring of the industry and skill of its author. * Journal of Health Politics, Policy, & Law *Among the hundreds of autism books now being published each year, this book stands out. It should be the starting point for anyone interested in knowing the dynamics of autism today: the science, the education initiatives, the policy responses. A must for any layperson or practitioner in the field. -- Michael Bernick, former director of the California Employment Development Department and fellow at the Milken InstituteAutism matters to everyone. Pitney leaves his reader understanding why this is true and why solutions have proven elusive. The Politics of Autism expertly maps the complex terrain of policy designed to address society’s challenges attributed to autism and provides a solid foundation from which to move forward. -- Dana Lee Baker, School of Politics, Philosophy and Public Affairs, Washington State UniversityTable of ContentsPreface Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 2: A Short History of Autism Chapter 3: Medicine, Science, and Math Chapter 4: Education Chapter 5: Before, Outside, and After the Classroom Chapter 6: The Future Appendix: A Timeline of Autism Policy and Politics
£49.07
Rowman & Littlefield Divided We Stand: The 2020 Elections and American
Book SynopsisContinuing a R&L tradition now entering its fourth decade, this book provides the most comprehensive and authoritative account of the national 2020 election, including the presidential nomination process and general election, and congressional and state elections. Andrew E. Busch and John J. Pitney Jr. revisit the campaigns and results through the short lens of politics today and the long lens of American political history. With its keen insights into the issues and events that drove the 2020 elections, Divided We Stand: The 2020 Elections and American Politics will be an invaluable resource for students and all political observers seeking to understand a historic election that will continue to resonate throughout American politics for many years to come.
£58.50
Lexington Books Private AntiPiracy Navies How Warships for Hire
Book SynopsisPrivate Anti-Piracy Navies assesses the historical context, current state, and future prospects of privatizing maritime security vessels. It places particular emphasis on the economic, legal, and operational dimensions of this growing sector, and addresses issues of key interest to industry, government, and academia.Trade ReviewThis book is exceptionally well written and researched. Scholars interested in market process based approaches to understanding the world, however, will find many instances of inspiration for future research and paper ideas. * The Review of Austrian Economics *From an academic point of view, the authors have compiled a well-researched summary of private efforts in the fight against piracy, starting with the British East India Company and discussing how international law has evolved, particularly in recent years. . . .The author's high level of expertise and the amount of information about efforts to regulate the private maritime security industry make this book an interesting read for anyone interested in the diverse efforts made to combat piracy. . . .Private Anti-Piracy Navies is therefore an interesting addition to academic papers discussing legal developments surrounding private maritime security. It is essential for anybody who is setting out on the perilous project of setting up a 'private navy' although it is difficult to imagine how this would be viable in current piracy hotspots such as the Gulf of Guinea or the Strait of Malacca. Readers who are interested in a comprehensive introduction to private efforts to counter piracy can use the book as an easily understandable guide. * The Bridge *Private Anti-Piracy Navies does an excellent job showcasing and explaining the complexity of the issues facing these private entities, yet the authors accomplish this in an interesting and highly readable narrative that grabs the reader’s attention. How familiar one might be with piracy and the use of private navies to combat it are mute, for the authors clearly encapsulate the history, realities, and problems without lecturing or talking down to readers. . . .[T]his book provides an illuminating, thought-provoking examination on the background and issues and is well worth the read. * Pirates and Privateers *Private Anti-Piracy Navies provides readers with an inside look into the little known private maritime security industry. The book begins by explaining the background of the piracy epidemic off the coast of Somalia and goes on to discuss the birth of the maritime security industry and the initial legal, economic, and tactical challenges various companies were obligated to deal with. The book concludes by assessing the future of the industry and ways to ensure its continued effectiveness. The authors’ high level of expertise and the abundance of information contained within makes this book a must read for anyone interested in the explosion of pirate attacks and the efforts being made to combat it. -- Christopher L. Daniels, Professor of Political Science, Florida A&M University, Center for Global Security & International AffairsPrivate Anti-Piracy Navies: How Warships for Hire are Changing Maritime Security is the most comprehensive history of the private security response to piracy in the Horn of Africa written so far. These readings are essential to understanding the developments of Somali piracy as well as counter moves in other regions. -- Stig Jarle Hansen, Norwegian University of Life SciencesTable of ContentsChapter 1: Introduction Chapter 2: Historical Lessons Chapter 3: The Somali Piracy Epidemic Chapter 4: Current and Proposed Forces Chapter 5: Economic Considerations Chapter 6: Legal and Regulatory Issues Chapter 7: Operational and Tactical Challenges Chapter 8: Costs, Benefits, and Results Chapter 9: Prospects and Implications Chapter 10: Conclusions
£91.80
Rowman & Littlefield Divided We Stand: The 2020 Elections and American
Book SynopsisContinuing a R&L tradition now entering its fourth decade, this book provides the most comprehensive and authoritative account of the national 2020 election, including the presidential nomination process and general election, and congressional and state elections. Andrew E. Busch and John J. Pitney Jr. revisit the campaigns and results through the short lens of politics today and the long lens of American political history. With its keen insights into the issues and events that drove the 2020 elections, Divided We Stand: The 2020 Elections and American Politics will be an invaluable resource for students and all political observers seeking to understand a historic election that will continue to resonate throughout American politics for many years to come.
£23.75
Rowman & Littlefield Publishers After Hope and Change
Book SynopsisUpdated to include the 2014 midterms and preview the coming 2016 election cycle, After Hope and Change provides a comprehensive and authoritative account of the national election by James W. Ceaser, Andrew E. Busch, and John J. Pitney. Trade ReviewAfter Hope and Change is another in a series of books on American elections by Ceaser and Busch going back to 1992. Pitney joins them here. . . .The book’s reporting is very good, and it refreshes the memories of interested readers. However, After Hope and Change is better journalism than it is political science. Summing Up: Recommended. Upper-division undergraduate, graduate, and research collections. * CHOICE *Table of ContentsAcknowledgments 1. A Tale of Two Campaigns 2. Hanging On 3. The Republican Nomination Contest 4. The Presidential Campaign 5. Congressional and State Elections 6. The Future of American Politics and Institutions Epilogue: 2014 Index About the Authors
£31.50
Rowman & Littlefield Defying the Odds: The 2016 Elections and American
Book SynopsisAs they have every four years since 1992, James W. Ceaser and Andrew E. Busch—now joined by John J. Pitney, Jr.—once again provide the most comprehensive and authoritative account of the presidential election.Trade ReviewCaesar, Busch, and Pitney continue the same effective style as their earlier After Hope and Change. The work concludes with what for some may be frightening words: `[a]nd if anything in politics is certain, it is that victory breeds imitation.’ Whatever one’s preferred electoral outcome might have been, certainly few if any of us want to take that ride again. Defying the Odds is a clear, concise, yet comprehensive retelling of the key events of the 2016 campaign. Once again, with limited use of political science jargon, Caesar and his coauthors make clear the lessons scholars and casual observers alike can draw from the events of the 2016 presidential election. As was the case with their earlier volume, the authors have provided an excellent accompaniment to texts for courses in campaigns and elections, the presidency, or recent political history. Defying the Odds will perhaps be more valuable as a contribution in these fields as time passes, the events are less raw, and we can place them in the context of the passage of time. Summing Up: Highly recommended. * CHOICE *The series has been popular with political scientists teaching courses on American elections, and with good reason. Ceaser, Busch, and Pitney are astute election analysts, knowledgeable about American history, institutions, and principles. They write clear prose, with due attention to both trees and forest.... Meanwhile, our wild ride continues, and Ceaser, Busch, and Pitney give one of the best accounts of the track just behind us. * Public Discourse *Defying the Oddsis possibly the first meaningful “deep dive” into Donald Trump’s seemingly inexplicable triumph. It is sophisticated yet accessible and informative while remaining richly entertaining. * American Review of Politics *“No presidential election in the last 25 years has produced such a surprising result as Donald Trump's victory in 2016. In Defying the Odds, James Ceaser, Andrew Busch, and John Pitney, explain how this seemingly impossible thing happened, and what it means for America and the future.” -- Michael Barone, American Enterprise Institute and The Washington Examiner“Defying the Odds features terrific analysis of one of the most improbable presidential elections in our nation's history. Casting a wide investigative net, the authors ably depict the many influences behind the 2016 triumph of billionaire outsider Donald Trump and the Republicans. It’s a book teeming with original insights about a huge turning point in US politics.” -- Steven E. Schier, Congdon Professor of Political Science, Carleton College“Ceaser, Busch, and Pitney Jr. have done it again. Like their earlier campaign chronicles, Defying the Odds is a lively, scholarly analysis that makes sense out of the latest elections. The 2016 elections may have confounded the pundits and pollsters, but these scholars explain what happened and why with clarity and admirable detachment.” -- Mark J. Rozell, George Mason University, author; The New Politics of the Old South: An Introduction to Southern Politics, Sixth Edition“The intellectual charm of the politics of presidential selection in 2016 lay in a tangled disconfirmation of conventional wisdoms, offered incessantly. Someone has to untangle this succession of anomalies, and who better than Ceaser, Busch, and Pitney? For them, the concept of `outsiderism’ is key, and they follow it from start to finish. It is a tour not to be missed. Get on the bus.” -- Byron E. Shafer, Hawkins Chair of Political Science, University of Wisconsin“Defying the Odds arrives in the nick of time, offering a cogent, informed, and readable account of 2016 presidential campaign. Building on their previous campaign books, the authors provide invaluable context for the Trump era.” -- John C. Green, director, Bliss Institute of Applied Politics, University of AkronTable of ContentsPreface Acknowledgments Chapter 1: Twenty-Four Years Later: 1992 and 2016 Chapter 2: From Little Rock to Chappaqua: The Democratic Nomination Contest Chapter 3: Trumped: The Republican Nomination Contest Chapter 4: Race to the Bottom: The General Election Chapter 5: Red Down the Ballot: Congressional and State Elections Chapter 6: Aftermath and Future Epilogue: The 2018 Election Index About the Authors
£27.00
