Answers to environmental issues are not black and white. Debates around policy are often among those with fundamentally different values, and the way that problems and solutions are defined plays a ce
The Political Handbook of the World provides timely, thorough, and accurate political information, with more in-depth coverage of current political controversies than any other reference guide. The up
Combining timeless readings with cutting-edge articles and essays, Principles and Practice of American Politics, Seventh Edition, enriches your understanding of the American political system by examin
Drawing on surveys and other evidence and continuing the series of books that began with study of the 1980 elections, this text examines the 2016 US presidential and congressional elections and an
For students of the US presidency, Nelson combines the virtues of primary and documentary sources with those of careful, reliable editing and the close treatment of political and historical context
In the wake of a divisive presidential election charged with debates over immigration and identity politics, Americans continue to grapple with questions of race and ethnicity. This collection of
Little Bites of Big Data for Public Policy brings to life the quest to make better policy with better evidence. This brief book frames the big puzzles and, through lively stories and clear examples, p
Al Tompkins teaches students about broadcast journalism using a disarmingly simple truth—if you aim for the heart with the copy you write and the sound and video you capture, you will compel you
This new edition of the bestselling The Logic of American Politics is thoroughly updated and covers the dramatic 2016 election results with a thorough analysis of those results. It arms students with
The partisan and ideological polarization associated with federal government plagues states and localities too, bringing with it significant implications for public policy and intergovernmental relati
In this book, authors Hibbs Pherson and Pherson present readers with the second edition of their comprehensive guide to conceptualizing, researching, and writing compelling analysis in a variety of fi
Authors Stanley and Niemi present students, academics, researchers, professionals working in a wide variety of contexts, and general interest readers with complete source of data and analysis on the U
Applying organization theory to public and governance organizations, Organization Theory and Governance for the 21st Century presents readers with a conscious and thoughtful awareness of the history a
With burgeoning minority populations and increasing concerns over border security and immigration, This collection, in its seventh edition, attacks the subject with a compilation of 12 recent reports
Editors Wright and Zeiler present students, academics, and general-interest readers with a comprehensive guide to the history of, and current issues in US economic policy. The main body of the text is
This book provides readers with a comprehensive look at the voting on various bills in both the House and Senate of the U.S., as well as supporting content regarding trends in both houses and the infl
Harrington and Carter present students, academics, and practitioners with the fifth edition of their comprehensive guide to the scope and power of administrative government and the shaping of administ
Quackenbush presents students, academics, researchers, and policymakers with a logic-based, evidentiary exploration of international conflict that illustrates both the causes and ways to avoid conflic
Ethics—in all its exemplary and exhausting forms—matters. It deals with the most gripping question in public life: “What is the right thing to do?” In Public Service Ethics: Individual and Institution
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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,
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
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
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
Bring the Poynter faculty into your classroom!?For more than 25 years, Poynter faculty have presented the year&BAD:rsquo;s best newswriting and community service photojournalism with the winners a
