Reflecting recent changes in accounting standards, this Sixth Edition of Financial Management for Public, Health, and Not-for-Profit Organizations provides a comprehensive yet practical introduction t
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
Chronicling the highly partisan and polarized environment during the historic first term of President Barack Obama, Congress and the Nation 2009-2012 Volume XIII is the most authoritative reference on
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
Recent partisan squabbles over science in the news are indicative of a larger tendency for scientific research and practice to get entangled in major ideological divisions in the public arena. This po
This is a chronologically-organized collection of some 150 historical documents, from governmental and nongovernmental sources, shedding light on the evolution of health policy and politics in the Uni
Fisher (Law Library, Library of Congress) examines how the Supreme Court operates in relation to legislative action, and how it has defined the extent and limits of congressional and judicial power. H
The relationship between media and politics receives constant attention and creates heated debate. The Encyclopedia of Media and Politics offers an authoritative, unbiased exploration of the intersect
From biographical discussion of Muhammad `Abduh (1849-1905), the Egyptian reformer and pioneer of Islamic modernism and nationalism, to the historical development of Zionism, the 281 alphabetical arti
With the ratification of the Constitution in 1789, America began its experiment with federalism--an alliance of states that recognize central authority while retaining some powers of government--ongoi
This book addresses the body of statutory and case law covering both the military and military conduct. Four chapters discuss the relationship between the Supreme Court and military justice, covering
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
For over forty years, Congress and the Nation has been the signature resource for perspective and analysis of the U.S. Congress. It is the authoritative reference on Congressional trends, actions, and
National security issues are a constant concern in today's world. Accompanying heightened public interest in national security is an increased desire on the part of students, scholars, and professiona
This latest volume in the CQ Press series on vital statistics in American politics tackles interest groups and lobbying. This book builds from data that has been collected and organized from disclosur
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
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
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
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
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
Rovner, a health policy journalist, presents a reference for high school and college students, government-watchers, and general readers on health care policy in the US. She defines about 300 key terms
For the first time, students and scholars can quickly and easily trace topics from the complete Congress and the Nation series dating back to 1945. For collections with the series in the stacks, this
The Supreme Court Compendium is the only reference that presents historical and statistical information on every important aspect of the U.S. Supreme Court, including its history, development as an in
Recognizing the inherent tensions and contradictions that result from managing people in organizations, Human Resource Management in Public Service: Paradoxes, Processes, and Problems offers
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
For students and researchers, Burgess (political science and women's and gender studies, Ohio U.) collects articles, editorials, and other columns published in The New York Times from 1851 to 2010 tha
The first edition (1988) was cited in American Reference Books Annual . Arranged alphabetically in this two-volume reference, entries for every member of Congress since 1947 cite basic biographical
Loomis (political science, U. of Kansas) provides students, researchers, general readers, and policy advocates with a guide to interest groups and lobbying throughout US history. He describes how inte
Articles ranging widely in length but averaging well over a page, cover regional water politics and policy, major issues in water politics and policy, law and government, and places and projects. Arti
The authors, scholars in political data and political and economic science, present this 2000-2006 update compiling district maps, election results, socioeconomic data, and voting demographics for all
Presents retrospective articles on the history and impact of Brown vs. Board of Education, focusing on the constitutional and legal facets of the case and recalling events before and after the decisio
