The 2010 campaign and election was pivotal: the Republican takeover of the House, the advent of "super PACs," and record-breaking sums spent on a midterm election. More than ever before, interest grou
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
Thoughtfully prepared, accessible, and clearly presented, this fourth-edition volume is part of the publisher's five-volume "American Government A to Z" reference. The focus here is on elections, whil
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
The fully revised second edition of this volume on foreign policy studies presents fifteen articles on the influence of domestic and international politics on foreign policy decisions within specific
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
Governors - both in, and now out of, office - see the job as the best in politics. Why is that? This title shows students how and why governors succeed as policy leaders and makes a case as to why som
Today, independents comprise the largest portion of voters, outnumbering either Democrats or Republicans. This provocative book sheds new light on the dealignment trend with the emergence of an indepe
Best (political science, U. of Connecticut) and Krueger (political science, U. of Rhode Island) present a reference for academics, journalists, and political observers that surveys exit polls from 197
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
No previous work has covered the web of important players, places and events that have shaped the history of the United States' relations with its neighbours to the south. From the Monroe Doctrine thr
Much more than a simple A to Z arrangement of biographies as the title might suggest, this estimable two-volume reference does profile individuals, but context, history, and milestones are the primary
Mazama and Asante explore the Obama era-the confluence of the political, technological, social, economic, and religious dimensions of Obama’s campaign, election, and presidency. Culled from hundred
Bowler (political science, U. of California, Riverside) and Segura (American politics and Chicano studies, Stanford U.) examine the political behavior of minorities, paying special attention to the wa
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
Presidents and Black America: A Documentary History is the first of its kind to document all of the presidents and their complex relationships with African Americans, from the earliest days of the Rep
Anderson (American history and urban studies, U. of Wisconsin-Milwaukee), along with co-authors who have worked for the Census Bureau, offers an encyclopedia for students, scholars, and general reader
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
This interesting and timely work on the effects of Supreme Court rulings in practical politics looks at rulings relating to environmental policy and explores the ways in which the court struggles with
Now, with a brand new 3rd edition, the book returns to "ordinary politics" and the passage of the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act which gave the FDA broad authority to regulate both
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
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
Loomis (political science, U. of Kansas) provides students, researchers, general readers, and policy advocates with a guide to interest groups and lobbying throughout US history. He describes how inte
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
Filled with tables of crime statistics such as "Average Time between Crimes in 2009" and "Adults on State Parole in 2009," this is an annual reference volume that has been published since 1994. Except
Praise for Personality and Politics: Obama For and Against Himself"This fine book goes a long way toward capturing the essence of the complex, elusive, and politically important Barack Obama."---Fred
Cities—and urban managers—are resilient in the face of their many challenges. Managing Urban America, now in its seventh edition, guides students through the politics of urban management&m
"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
This fascinating new work focuses on the dramatic transformation of criminal justice since the end of World War II. The decisions handed down by the Supreme Court during the tenure of Chief Justice Ea
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
What happens when federal officials try to accomplish goals that depend on the resources and efforts of state and local governments?Focusing on the nation's experience with the No Child Left Behind Ac
