A call for the privatization of governmental services. The author believes that privatization will both save government money and lead to better services. The book is arranged in three sections that d
Among the significant consequences of the Cold War’s end has been the rise of nations and the challenges that these nations pose for global order and international law. Taking a unique approach
Written to be intellectually engaging yet accessible, this text explores political theory, examining the nature of politics and the nature of theory, looking at the contributions of key figures, and i
Lesson-drawing in Public Policy introduces readers to a novel way of thinking about the familiar problems of public policy. It sets out the crucial questions that must be asked in order to draw logica
This text introduces students to the process of program evaluation and the experimental and quasi-experimental approaches to evaluation. The book covers approaches to outcome evaluations, measurement,
By succinctly integrating power transition theory and national policy, this outstanding team of scholars explores emerging issues in world politics in the 21st century, including proliferation and det
"After a long period of neglect, political scientists are again noticing identity politics. Hoover's book is beautifully written, brief by comprehensive, and appropriate for a wide range of under
The 1990s can be characterized as the decade when the Asia-Pacific Rim Nations embraced elections. How Asia Votes focuses on twelve countries and examines how their elections have been conducted, the
Analyzes the sequence of elections held during the collapse of the Soviet Union and the creation of the Russian Federation, based on data collected in the nationwide New Russia Barometer surveys condu
The World of the Policy Analyst offers a detailed study of the policy analyst's role in the policymaking process. By stressing the need of the analyst to recognize the political, social, and ideologic
This is part two of a two-volume set."Democracy is, in part, a debate about what democracy is. With The Theory of Democracy Revisted, Sartori offers an overview of classical and contemporary issues. A
"Richard Rose has produced an exceptional book, not just about presidents but also about how they connect—or fail to connect—with Washington and the world. His unique comparative approach—blending pro
