The text is an encyclopedia of important Congressional terms, people, events, and ideas. The text includes both historical and modern photographs, and numerous Closer Look insets, offering a more in-d
Students love good stories. That is why case studies are such a powerful way to engage students while teaching them about concepts fundamental to the study of international relations. In Cases in Inte
Demonstrating the role of Congress in shaping the political and historical character of America, this reference highlights significant legislation from every US Congress, from 1774 to the 112th Congre
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Statistics are just as vital to understanding political science as the study of institutions, but getting students to understand them when teaching a methods course can be a big challenge. In Statisti
Smith and Greenblatt present students, academics, and instructors with a comprehensive textbook, covering the governance of municipalities, states, and other non-national territories. The text is orga
The Federal Regulatory Directory, Sixteenth Edition continues to offer a clear path through the maze of complex federal agencies and regulations, providing to-the-point analysis of regulations. I
With the ratification of the Constitution in 1789, America began its experiment with federalism--an alliance of states that recognize central authority while retaining some powers of government--ongoi
Marmor, Mashaw, and Pakutka unpack the concept of social insurance, examine its American manifestation, and discuss its future, as they debunk myths and clear up misunderstandings. They describe the f
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
State and Local Government: 2013–2014 Edition, skillfully edited by Kevin B. Smith and Jayme Neiman, is an all-new collection of compelling readings from such respected sources as Governing, Sta
This book addresses the body of statutory and case law covering both the military and military conduct. Four chapters discuss the relationship between the Supreme Court and military justice, covering
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
An overview of international policy of modern Russia, this volume takes both a historical perspective and provides a modular, "vector-based" description of the country's current policies. Historical a
This text focuses on American foreign policy since WWII. Part 1 outlines competing theories and approaches for understanding American foreign policy, then gives a history of American foreign policy fr
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
The 2012 election is over, but the debate over the fairness and accuracy of our electoral system continues. The courts are dealing with the alleged discriminatory impact of voter ID requirements on mi
For more than 40 years the Historic Documents series has made primary source research easy by presenting excerpts from documents on the important events of each year for the United States and the worl
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 collection of non-partisan reports focuses on 16 hot-button policy issues written by award-winning CQ Researcher journalists. As an annual that comes together just months before publication, the
This is a thoughtfully conceived, two-volume reference focusing primarily on the 20th-century transformation of politics in the American West, and emerging issues in the 21st century, with some attent
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
A little revolution now and again is a good thing. The scientific approach to international relations has transformed the field. And now, thanks to a revolutionary revision, Principles of Internationa
This two-volume reference contains 40 essays, offering a broad-based reference to American power--its rise and current global status. The aim is to present a balanced interpretive overview of each top
Get beyond horserace coverage and help your students really unpack the results of the 2012. With veteran journalist and political analyst Chuck McCutcheon's illuminating supplement, The Elections of 2
Cushman (director of publications for the Supreme Court Historical Society) edited this third edition with several changes: a new forward by Chief Justice John G. Roberts, Jr.; updated essays on sitti
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
Pairs of economists and political scientists offer contending views concerning various questions regarding globalization. The idea is to make the case for widely held opinions, rather than express the
When acid rain from industrial air pollution damages the natural resources of communities located hundreds of miles away, who should be responsible? When national tax reform takes a toll on the financ
This book traces the elements that have shaped the obligations and duties of U.S. presidents since the constitutional amendments of the Constitutional Convention of 1787 and through Supreme Court deci
Peters (political science, Citrus College) and Woolley (political science, U. of California at Santa Barbara), both experts on the presidency, offer a fifth edition of their encyclopedic-style resourc
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
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
Writing for undergraduate students and scholars, Godwin (political science, U. of North Carolina Charlotte) et al. argue that paying attention to rulemaking institutions and the public provision of pr
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
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
