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CQ Researcher is a current affairs periodical. The 17 CQ Researcher reports included in this collection are organized into four sections on governmental powers and structure, security, liberty, and eq

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

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

Both a history of American federalism and an analysis of its current condition, this second edition offers up-to-date statistics and new interpretation. While considering recent developments, Walker c

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

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

"Chapters of Issues for Debate in American public Policy are informative; present a broad range of questions and opinions, even on a single issue; and consistently generate student interest, debate an

Steiner presents students, academics, and professionals working in a variety of public and private contexts with a comprehensive guide to the use of intelligence in all mission areas of homeland secur

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

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.

Kathleen, who has served in a number of media and legislative liaison positions within the US Department of Transportation, and Scott, an attorney who works with Republican electoral campaigns, have b

Identifying the three major stakeholders concerned with political news to be the news producers, government and politicians, and the public, Graber (U. of Illinois at Chicago, US), McQuail (U. of Amst

In the more succinct Fifteenth Edition of The Middle East, editor Ellen Lust brings important new coverage to this comprehensive, balanced, and superbly researched text. In clear prose, Lust and her c

Take your students on a journey into the world of campaign managers. Powered by scores of interviews and surveys of political professionals, the book considers the purpose, potency, and poetry of mode

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

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

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

Gibler (political science, U. of Alabama) has written this two-volume survey of 360 years of military alliances for students and scholars of law, history, politics and military science. The first volu

This collection of primary source documents traces the contributions of African Americans in US political history. Documents begin in 1776 with the American Revolution and go up to 2007, and are prese

Using primary documents from all federal impeachments, including those for members of congress, the judiciary, and the cabinet as well as the president, Van Tassel (law, Case Western Reserve U.) and F

Drawing on more than 40 years of experience with policy analysis, best-selling authors Eugene Bardach and Eric M. Patashnik use real-world examples to teach students how to be effective, accurate, and

As traditional newsrooms staffed by journalists and managed by experienced editors become less and less common, there is even greater need for all types of professional writers to be fluent in the edi

A fresh approach to building integrity in all media Media Ethics at Work: True Stories from Young Professionals (By Lee Anne Peck and Guy S. Reel) transforms students into confident, self-reliant, and

Written by leading scholars of US political parties, this accessible reference for students in late high school and up provides a detailed overview on the history and role of political parties in Amer

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

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

The authors want to remind American students that our form of democracy is just one form of democracy. And if we examine components of our political system comparatively, we can better see and learn t

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

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

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

Adapted from the groundbreaking Principles of Comparative Politics, now in its third edition, Foundations of Comparative Politics presents a scientific approach to the rich world of comparative inquiry, research, and scholarship, providing students a guide to cross-national comparison and why it matters to them. Foundations introduces students to the key questions in comparative politics using tools such as decision, social choice, and game theory to help them understand clearly why some explanations for political phenomena are stronger than others. The core material of Principles has been condensed by almost 40% into a briefer, more accessible format that not only resonates with students but also allows instructors to more easily cover all material in a single semester. Fourteen chapters have been updated and pared down to present only the most necessary information enhanced with plentiful visual features and connections to real-world examp

Presents the political, historical, and cultural significance of the Fourth Amendment.

Explains how the party leadership, the legislative process, and the committee system, affect the creation of legislation.

This bundle contains Kernell: The Logic of American Politics 8E and Clark: Making Sense of the 2016 Elections

This bundle contains Collier: Lone Star Politics 5E and Collier: Lone Star Politics Interactive eBook Student Version 5E.

This bundle includes Pollock: An SPSS Companion to Political Analysis, 5e and CQ PRESS IBM/SPSS 23.0

This bundle includes Pollock: The Essentials of Political Analysis, 5e and An R Companion to Political Analysis

This bundle contains Collier: Lone Star Politics 5E (Loose-leaf) and Collier: Lone Star Politics Interactive eBook Student Version.

This bundle includes Johnson: Political Science Research Methods 8e and Mycoff: Working with Political Science Research Methods 4e

This bundle contains Kernell: The Logic of American Politics 8E and Kernell: The Logic of American Politics Interactive eBook.