This user-friendly book by one of the foremost authorities in the field offers systematic and comprehensive coverage of the "what and how" of intelligence collection, including the processing and expl
There is no other print source, online source, or Web search engine that provides the wide range and depth of insight found in Vital Statistics on American Politics. This new edition is updated with t
This textbook reprints 14 papers originally published in the Journal of Conflict Resolution, Journal of Peace Research, British Journal of Political Science, and World Politics. Editors Mitchell (U. o
For three decades, Politics in America has been regarded as the most objective, authoritative and comprehensive source of political intelligence on Congress. Political researchers consider it the firs
For three decades, Politics in America has been regarded as the most objective, authoritative and comprehensive source of political intelligence on Congress. Political researchers consider it the firs
This newest edition to The Supreme Court s Power in American Politics" series explores and analyzes the dynamic alliances and tensions between the nation s chief executive and the Court over time. Thr
Guide to the White House Staff "is an insightful new work examining the evolution and current role of the White House staff. In eight thematically-arranged chapters, it provides a study of executive-l
Presents a biography of every Supreme Court justice from John Jay to Elena Kagan, profiling the main realm of each judge's jurisprudence, the major cases in his or her tenure, and relationships develo
Now in its seventh edition this estimable reference continues to provide solid, up-to-date information on the composition, structure, and functions of Congress as well as details and analyses of recen
Writing for students and general readers, Stevenson (American foreign policy, Johns Hopkins University) explains how America's foreign policy instruments are used in the White House, the State Departm
Thoroughly revised and updated for this fourth edition, David M. O'Brien's Judges on Judging offers insights into the judicial philosophies and political views of those on the bench. Broad in scope, t
This pioneering work brings together for the first time in a single reference work all of the extant, fugitive, and recently discovered registration data on African American voters from Colonial Ameri
Now in its 40th edition, this thoughtfully prepared reference offers convenient access to a great deal of otherwise scattered material and serves as a strong launch pad for further research. The cover
This text for a course in analytical political science emphasizes explanatory frameworks for social behavior that are based on a rational choice approach to political economy. The text is designed to
A collection of relatively short readings, many of which first appeared in newspapers, this volume provides a broad overview of globalization and is intended for undergraduate students. The editors, M
This collection of readings, edited by Ostrow (political science, Benedictine U.), brings together previously published work produced in the years after the collapse of the Soviet Union on the politic
O'Leary, who has served in media and legislative liaison positions within the US Department of Transportation, and Morgan, an attorney who works with Republican electoral campaigns, have been compilin
No other resource matches the timely, thorough, and accurate political information provided by the best-selling Political Handbook of the World. With more in-depth coverage of current political contro
This text teaches students how to analyze and interpret public opinion data in the context of theories of democracy, focusing on the most important and revealing studies rather than summarizing every
This is a chronologically-organized collection of some 150 historical documents, from governmental and nongovernmental sources, shedding light on the evolution of health policy and politics in the Uni
The overall number of employed journalists increased 19 percent from 2007 to 2010 due to electronic newspapers and online journalism in general. This book is designed for the would-be entrepreneur and
Scholars of political science and public administration explore some facets of cooperation between governments--especially between different levels of government in the US--from a theoretical perspect
Several dramatic changes in international relations at the end of the 20th century seemed to suggest that rivalries (and the conflicts that often result) between states were receding. The Soviet-Ameri
Looking at the ways in which leaders build effective relationships while improving their organizations, this second edition includes new research and analysis of the first two years of the Obama admin
With contributions from leading names in the field, this text takes a close look at Obama's presidency and considers issues such as his political strategy and the progress of his administration.
If you want students to really understand the concept of power, moving beyond a survey book's quick discussion of Laswell's "who gets what and how," Muir's thoughtful Freedom in America might be the b
Is a U.S.-China partnership possible? Are the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan making U.S. enemies weaker? Do drone strikes comply with international law? This updated second edition of Issues for Debate
In this contributed volume, authors examine the different approaches that drive the current debate concerning the presidency: liberal, conservative, moderate, constitutionalist, libertarian, and presi
Despite what your students may have learned in Schoolhouse Rock, the textbook “how-a-bill-becomes-a-law” scenario is a rarity. As evidenced with health care reform legislation, most major
With an avalanche of scholarship on the House, it can be tough to balance out coverage in a typical Congress course with appropriate readings on the "slow institution."Offering top-notch research gear
This volume consists of 70 chronologically-organized entries on key historical developments around the world in the year 2010. Each entry consists of an introductory essay and one or more primary sour
For students and researchers, Burgess (political science and women's and gender studies, Ohio U.) collects articles, editorials, and other columns published in The New York Times from 1851 to 2010 tha
This interesting volume on American urban history examines the state of the nation's ten largest cities in several historical eras. The volume covers politically defined time periods from the revoluti
Kathleen, who has served in a number of media and legislative liaison positions within the US Department of Transportation, and Scott, an attorney who works with Republican electoral campaigns, have b
Asher’s central objective—to help students become savvy consumers of polls—has only grown in importance as polling data have become more central to public and civic discourse. His tr
This reference for researchers, health-policy professionals, journalists, and home buyers compiles health care statistics for the 50 states and Washington DC in the following seven health categories:
Separatist Movements: A Global Reference uniquely profiles in detail 59 ongoing separatist movements across six major regions around the world, with attention given to not only prominent movements, su
"This Book Arrives at a Time When the United States is reassessing its role in the world after the optimism of the 1990s, the shock of 9/11, and the ongoing challenges of a global economic downturn a
An Instructor's Manual is available to adopters with solutions to all of the exercises, suggestions for in-class exercises using SDA, helpful hints about the characteristics of the datasets, and sugg
Mervin Block- who has written for the best in the business- offers timeless advice, guiding both first-year students and seasoned professionals through the essentials of writing for the ear. With coun
