An overview of international policy of modern Russia, this volume takes both a historical perspective and provides a modular, "vector-based" description of the country's current policies. Historical a
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
When acid rain from industrial air pollution damages the natural resources of communities located hundreds of miles away, who should be responsible? When national tax reform takes a toll on the financ
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
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
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 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,
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
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
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
Joe Schwartz is personable, patriotic and deeply committed to the idea that service to one's country is the most noble of pursuits. Newspapers in his home state of Michigan called him a "John McCain R
Historians and political scientists, law professors and communications scholars examine the events surrounding the 1972-74 Watergate scandal and Nixon's presidency, their effects on the federal govern
Intended as an introduction to the field of urban politics in the United States, this volume addresses major topics of urban research using systems analysis, including political participation, power,
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
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
Practice makes perfect. This new, Fifth Edition of Working with Political Science Research Methods continues to support student learning by offering the perfect opportunity to practice each of the met
Managing Human Behavior in Public and Nonprofit Organizations, 5th Edition is an established core text designed to help students develop their leadership and management skills. The text covers im
This book contains 11 reports written by CQ Researcher journalists, who describe issues facing journalists and news organizations. They address trust in the media, media bias, free speech, press fr
This textbook teaches students how to think critically about international relations, by introducing the main theoretical perspectives of the field, the levels of analysis for global problems, and
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
In this thought-provoking new edition of their highly regarded text, authors Cornelius M. Kerwin and Scott R. Furlong help you grasp the dynamics of today’s American politics by showing you how rulema
A Practical Guide for Multimedia Journalism Mobile and Social Media Journalism is the go-to guide for understanding how today’s journalists and news organizations use mobile and social media to
Known for its brevity and student-friendly approach, Essential Statistics for Public Managers and Policy Analysts remains one of the most popular introductory books on statistics for public policy and
Organized thematically around important questions in comparative politics, Introducing Comparative Politics, Fourth Edition by Stephen Orvis and Carol Ann Drogus integrates a set of extended case stud
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
Researchers from the US present 30 chapters detailing the history and institutions of US health and healthcare policy and efforts to address major health problems and needs and emerging threats. They
This textbook introduces the political culture of Latin America by several methods applied to 18 countries. Its discussion is largely based, however, in rigorous empiricism. The authors analyze attitu
By combining a conceptual discussion of policy-making with an examination of seven policy areas, the authors show how politics - in the realm of the environment, education, taxation, economics, immigr
