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
This newest edition to The Supreme Court s Power in American Politics" series explores and analyzes the dynamic alliances and tensions between the nation s chief executive and the Court over time. Thr
This single reference volume features every cutting-edge CQ Researcher report published in 2012. CQ Researcher is the most trusted source for in-depth reporting on current, vital issues, and is the to
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
If nonprofits influence policy, make policy, are affected by policy, and are subject to policy, then shouldn't every nonprofit manager fully understand the policy world in which they operate? In expli
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
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
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
Writing for students and general readers, Stevenson (American foreign policy, Johns Hopkins University) explains how America's foreign policy instruments are used in the White House, the State Departm
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
Every year, editor Kevin Smith samples from publications such as Governing , State Legislatures, State News, and Campaigns & Elections to grab your students interest with highly readable and up-to
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
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
Updated to incorporate the latest important decisions of the court and changes to personnel, the fifth edition of this encyclopedia, part of a series of reference works on American governmental struct
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
This textbook by Lehne (political science, Rutgers, U.) provides an introduction to American political economy, with attention paid to Germany, Great Britain, Japan, and the European Union for compara
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
For new reporters and journalism students, this spiral bound handbook on local reporting provides practical ground-level advice for developing traditional reporting skills and creating local news cont
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
