Sense, Nonsense, and the American Political Imaginary
Focusing on those seemingly inexplicable gaps or blind spots in recent American presidential politics, the author interrogates symptomatic moments in political rhetoric, popular culture, and presidential behavior to elucidate profound and disturbing changes in the American presidency and the way it embodies a national imaginary.
Presents a study of the moral principles that most influenced the thinking of Abraham Lincoln. The author argues persuasively that Lincoln regarded the Declaration of Independence, above all other documents, as the most important embodiment of American principles.
Presidents are uniquely positioned to promote themselves and their polices directly to the public. Using sympathetic crowds as a backdrop, a president can rally public opinion to his side, along the way delivering a subtle yet unmistakable message to his intended audience in Congress. Samuel Kernell shows how "going public" remains a potent weapon in the president's arsenal, both for advancing his own agenda and blocking initiatives from his political adversaries in Congress. In his highly anticipated fourth edition, Kernell delivers thorough analysis and detailed background on how this strategy continues to evolve given the intense polarization of Congress and the electorate as well as changes in communications technology. He considers the implications of both factors-especially in combination-on the future of presidential leadership and weighs the lessons of 9/11 on "going public" in foreign affairs.
Become an extraordinary visionary leader with the knowledge and skills to make great things happen! Well-educated, charismatic leaders who can improve systems to enrich the lives of others are needed today more than ever. In this updated edition, John Hoyle identifies vision, motivation, flexibility, and openness to invention and opportunity as key characteristics of effective leaders, and challenges school administrators to think outside the box-to explore the vital links between effective leadership and visioning for the future. Illustrating new and vivid team-building exercises, this excellent resource guides educators striving to lead, inspire, and motivate students and team members toward positive personal visions and a successful life and career. The book also: Explains the relationship between leadership and futuring Describes seven visionary leaders Links motivation research to contemporary organizations Offers inspirational stories about successful visionaries Provides step-by-step futuring techniques for workshops Suggests how leaders create, communicate, and put forth a service vision Leadership and Futuring is about dynamic change based on visionary leadership not just for today but for the future-in education, business, government, and any field.
Become an extraordinary visionary leader with the knowledge and skills to make great things happen! Well-educated, charismatic leaders who can improve systems to enrich the lives of others are needed today more than ever. In this updated edition, John Hoyle identifies vision, motivation, flexibility, and openness to invention and opportunity as key characteristics of effective leaders, and challenges school administrators to think outside the box-to explore the vital links between effective leadership and visioning for the future. Illustrating new and vivid team-building exercises, this excellent resource guides educators striving to lead, inspire, and motivate students and team members toward positive personal visions and a successful life and career. The book also: Explains the relationship between leadership and futuring Describes seven visionary leaders Links motivation research to contemporary organizations Offers inspirational stories about successful visionaries Provides step-by-step futuring techniques for workshops Suggests how leaders create, communicate, and put forth a service vision Leadership and Futuring is about dynamic change based on visionary leadership not just for today but for the future-in education, business, government, and any field.
An Introduction to Political Thought emphasizes a dual approach to political theory by providing a chronological overview of both major figures and texts as well as an understanding of the development of key concepts and themes. In this way the authors provide a basic sense of the history and development of political thought and a critical grasp ......
An Introduction to Political Thought emphasizes a dual approach to political theory by providing a chronological overview of both major figures and texts as well as an understanding of the development of key concepts and themes. In this way the authors provide a basic sense of the history and development of political thought and a critical grasp ......
Save 25% When you buy all eight volumns in the American Presidents Reference Series Set. Each volume in this series is organized around an individual presidency and gathers a host of biographical, analytical, and primary source historical material that analyzes the presidency and brings the president, his administration, and his times to life. The series focuses on key moments in U.S. political history as seen through the eyes of the most influential presidents to take the oath of office. Unique headnotes provide the context to data, tables and excerpted primary source documents.'' ''The format of each book follows the same organization and includes:''''Introduction ''Biographical Sketch''Campaigns and Electoral Strategies''Administration Policies''Crises and Flashpoints''Relationship with Major Institutions''After the White House (or presidential legacy)''Key Figures in the Administration''Chronology ''Index'''''' ''This is a valuable series for academic and high school libraries as well as public libraries and their patrons interested in American presidential history.'' ''The American Presidents Reference Series Set includes:'' ''Abraham Lincoln ''Andrew Jackson''Franklin Delano Roosevelt''George Washington''Harry S. Truman''Lyndon Baines Johnson''Theodore Roosevelt''Woodrow Wilson''
