Sidlow (political science, Eastern Michigan U.) follows the underdog congressional campaign of one of his former graduate students, Lance Pressl, against the incumbent, Illinois Representative Phil Cr
Now that much of the political and emotional heat that Johnson (1908-73) generated during his political career has cooled, Langston (political science, Tulane U.) assesses his leadership as president
The life, career, policies, and impact of Andrew Jackson's presidency are described in short chapters in this volume. Following the narrative in each chapter a selection of pertinent documents is incl
Some 2000 entries provide brief definitions for foreign terms coming into English language usage, such as "fu" (a Japanese urban prefecture) and "lavelas" (the Haitian word for flood avalanche that no
Graber (political science, U. of Illinois, Chicago) examines how communication works in the public sector and how research findings can help government officials meet their unique challenges to collec
McElvaine (history, Millsaps College) chronicles the life of Franklin D. Roosevelt (1882-1945) from his childhood through his death during his fourth administration. Coverage includes a brief biograp
In an effort to provide a new perspective on a system that they are amazed works as well as it does, Rosenthal (public policy and political science, Rutgers U.) and his coauthors examine the processes
Langston and Sherman (both editors of the PRG Report , the newsletter of the Presidency Research Group of the American Political Science Association) combine narrative and documentary history in this
Clements and Cheezum (respectively a professor of history and a doctoral student at the U. of South Carolina, Columbia) present an analytical portrait of Wilson and his presidency. Similarly to other
In conformity with other volumes of the series, DiNunzio (history, Providence College) equally combines narrative and documentary history to explore the life and political career of former U.S. Presid
Cooper (political science, University of Vermont) considers the role of contracts in the relationships between governmental organizations and other agencies, communities, nonprofit groups, and private
Vile (Middle Tennessee State U.) presents the victory and concession speeches of all major US presidential candidates from George Washington's unopposed election in 1789 to the contest between George
Choosing a President evaluates the Electoral College system and six legitimate alternatives to it. A team of 37 political scientists consider the fundamental questions that go to the heart of the deba
Drawing on detailed examples from federal, state, and local agencies, Khademian, an independent author and researcher, shows that cultural roots not only determine the way work is performed, but also
Rusk (political science, University of Illinois in Chicago) presents an historical picture of voting behavior, collecting data from the last 200 years and discerning the historical patterns. Chapters
Johnson and Brickman (both political science, Texas A & M U.) analyze the origins, evolution, functions and dissolution of the office of the independent counsel, created in the late-1970s to inves
Rosenthal (Rutgers University) argues that the image most Americans have of lobbyists is unduly negative and that the pluralistic interest group system works better than most people think. The second
A broad examination of the creation of US public policy viewed through the framework of political culture, corporate and economic influences, and politics. Van Horn (public policy, Rutgers U.), Baume
Given the resurgence of party identification and polarization in the 1990s, a dozen contributions analyze issues and survey results on US political parties in the mass public, as electoral organizatio
Abortion, capital punishment, gambling, homosexual rights, pornography, physician assisted suicide, and sex education are among the most controversial issues facing public policymakers today. All invo
In his eye-opening work, Dye explodes the myth that public policy represents the “demands of the people” and that the making of public policy flows upward from the masses. In reality, Dye
A scholar or governmental expert in each state describes how the concept of home rule manifests there, considering what actions local governments can and cannot pursue; the degree to which power is ce
In question-and-answer format, discusses issues relating to economic trends, events from the Great Depression to Y2K, poverty, taxes, and technology's effect on the economy.
Provides basic information needed to understand and use past and present census data, reviewing the history, operations, concepts, and uses of the census for general readers. Subjects covered include
This well-regarded examination of the political party and election systems in the fifty states is now available from CQ Press. Written by two distinguished scholars, the book is unique in its focus on
Contains 12 readings addressing five themes: the international dimensions of revolution; why counterinsurgency efforts to suppress revolution succeed or fail; how democratization might or might not pr
This one-volume desk reference provides quick answers to the most frequently asked questions about all aspects of U.S. government, including elections, Congress, the presidency, and the Supreme Court.
Political Participation in the United States analyzes patterns of political participation by citizens and offers five different explanations for those patterns based on recent research findings. Symbo
Each president brings to the White House a distinct set of personal characteristics and a preferred leadership style, but just how much have individual presidents shaped domestic policy? To understand
Contrary to popular opinion, Democratic administrations are no more likely to involve compromising sexual encounters than Republican ones. The recent impeachment of the 42nd President of the US impart
Drawing on nearly 40 years of news writing focused on military issues, George C. Wilson takes the reader through a fascinating, but little understood, process: how the Pentagon and Congress spend $500
Whether you are a citizen inquiring about jury duty or a student needing to grasp the intricacies of a criminal trial, Congressional Quarterly's Desk Reference on American Courts provides quick and co
Now back in print, Watergate: Chronology of a Crisis is the permanent record of Congressional Quarterly's exhaustive coverage of the 1970s Watergate scandal that led to the resignation of President Ri
Widely praised in its first edition fourteen years ago and now thoroughly updated in a new edition, Judicial Policies assesses the implementation, impact, and consequences of judicial rulings. It syst
Examining the social and cultural forces that have hindered the emergence and widespread development of democratic polities in the Middle East, Mehran Kamrava analyzes the effect politics, in particul
International scholars assess government, politics, and policy in the US, focusing on trends of the 1990s. Part I concentrates on the institutional framework of American government, and Part II examin
The Choices Justices Make is a groundbreaking work that offers a strategic account of Supreme Court decision making. Justices realize that their ability to achieve their policy and other goals depends
Providing a comprehensive examination of the origins, development, and status of committees and committee systems in both the House and Senate, this edition carries on the book's tradition of comprehe
Offers predictions for Hong Kong as its sovereignty and administrative responsibilities transfer from the United Kingdom to mainland China on July 1, 1997
A reference guide to understanding and locating specific provisions and concepts of the Constitution includes a brief history of the writing of the Constitution in 1787.
