"The dazzling speed of change in online journalism can mask a simple truth: online news is still news. Cutting-edge technology benefits the audience only when journalists apply it in the service of go
For law and courts courses focused on the federal level, this popular spin-off volume from Judicial Process in America, is the perfect supplement. The authors explain the organizational structure of t
An introductory chapter explains that like other editions of this reference, which has been published for more than 40 years, this 12th edition surveys a four-year administration--G.W. Bush's second t
A team of researchers and practitioners in conducting public opinion surveys, especially related to health policy, examine views of Americans about the country's health system and the policies that sh
U.S. Environmental Policy and Politics: A Documentary History explores the many ways in which environmental concerns have interested with issues of energy production and consumption, government regul
Nelson (political science, University of Vermont) and Stewart (political science, Massachusetts Institute of Technology) have compiled an eye-opening summary of what congressional committees do and th
Clark, an intelligence analyst and independent consultant assessing threats to US space systems, explains the technical collection of intelligence at a nontechnical level, for managers of technical co
This reference includes member-by-member surveys and analyses of all roll call votes taken in the U.S. House and Senate in the first session of the 111th Congress. It also offers comprehensive summari
This solid, thorough reference first published in the 1980s of course requires periodic updating, and David G. Savage (Supreme Court reporter for the Los Angeles Times) continues his work on the previ
Having worked together on various projects for many decades, editors Charles H. Lippy (emeritus, religious studies, U. of Tennessee at Chattanooga) and Peter W. Williams (comparative religion & Am
An ambitious undertaking, this seven-volume encyclopedia emphasizes thoughtfully written textual content addressing a broad range of themes. The typeface and bold headings are student or general-reade
Gans (American University's Center for the Study of the American Electorate) has been involved in studying the American electorate since 1976. This compilation of data is arranged in 11 chapters, each
Student's Guide to the Supreme Court examines the history of America's highest court using a three-part approach that is tailor-made for students new to the topic.Part Two consists of alphabetical ent
Aimed at researchers, legislators, policy analysts, journalists, and general readers, this resource compiles data on a range of quality of life factors in the US in tables that compare the fifty state
Popular arts critic McLeese (journalism, U. of Iowa) compiles exemplary reviews, critical essays, reportage, and profiles written by reporters and critics--the boundary is recognized as thin-- for The
The science editor for The New York Times notes the diverse career paths of science writers. Stocking (who taught science writing at Indiana U.) introduces science stories written by reporters for The
The medical editor of The New York Times says that health- related stories are among the most difficult to write. Linden (MD, medical journalism, U. of North Carolina at Chapel Hill) introduces some 5
Financial commentator Tatge (Ohio U. School of Journalism) compiles stories of, and interviews with six Times writers on, business and economic topics including many aspects of the current recession,
This is the third war data handbook of the Correlates of War project, which seeks to gather comprehensive quantifiable and categorical data on all types of wars. The project categorizes wars according
Jesse (political science, Bowling Green State U.) and Williams (government and international relations, Clark U.) draw from the fields of international relations and comparative politics to understand
The authors (professors of political science at James Madison U.) present the new edition of their textbook for courses on comparative public policy at the undergraduate level. Adding coverage of the
In this companion volume to the undergraduate-level text Perspectives on International Relations: Power, Institutions, and Ideas, Nau (Elliott School of International Affairs, George Washington U.) pr
With revitalized and stronger political parties should we see more effective and accountable government? Despite the resurgence of parties in America, charges of irresponsible and unreliable governmen
Soyinka-Airewele (African and international politics, Ithaca College) and Edozie (international relations, Michigan State U.) provide a textbook of 22 essays that reframe discourses on African politic
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 useful reference presents the statistics of the 2007-2008 elections, with complete coverage of number of votes cast and percentages by party. Presidential election statistics by state are present
Stanley (American politics and political economy, Southern Methodist U.) and Niemi (political science, U. of Rochester) provide facts, data, and figures on American government and politics from 1789 t
Savage, a Supreme Court reporter for the Los Angeles Times, examines the effects of US Supreme Court decisions on the rights and freedoms of the individual. He documents the Court's emergence as a def
Written for high school students and introductory college courses, this guide presents essays, terms, and source documents relating to the history and development of the US presidency. It begins with
Ten political science academics and researchers from the U.S. and Canada contribute nine chapters reporting and interpreting various aspects of America's remarkable elections of 2008 including the div
For upper-level undergraduate and graduate courses in public opinion and political behavior, Norrander (political science, U. of Arizona) and Wilcox (government, Georgetown U.) bring together 12 essay
The latest edition of this collection of biographies of United States Presidents, First Ladies and Vice Presidents has been updated to include Barack Obama, Michelle Obama and Joe Biden, and also prov
In this textbook meant for students of crisis management and leadership, Howitt (Ash Institute for Democratic Governance and Innovation, Leadership in Crises program, China Crisis Management program,
Editors and authors Finkelman (law and public policy, Albany Law School), Garrison (history, Portland State U.), and more than 180 contributors offer an interesting exploration of the relations betwee
A fascinating, unique history of the Supreme Court as seen from the perspective of The New York Times The New York Times on the Supreme Court, the second volume in the new imprint TimesReference from
General editor Haider-Markel (U. of Kansas) presents a two-volume encyclopedia intended to serve as a first-stop reference on state politics in the United States, which also includes some coverage of
Presidential scholar Bose (Hofstra U.) combines expert analysis with over 150 years of news articles, editorials, and facts from the The New York Times to offer insights into the last 29 U.S. presiden
Congressional scholar Stathis provides excerpts of and context for 52 pivotal debates that have occurred in the US Congress since and including the Declaration of Independence. Issues covered include
Fisher (Law Library, Library of Congress) examines how the Supreme Court operates in relation to legislative action, and how it has defined the extent and limits of congressional and judicial power. H
