This collection presents a comparative study on the emerging regional nature of local and urban politics in the United States. Recent studies have tended to focus on the politics and power of inner cities or on suburban areas which have gained incredible strength in the past decade. Regional Politics, however, explores how politics works in the extended metropolis which both includes and surrounds the urban core and whose economy, society and politics are integrally joined. Through detailed case studies of 10 cities in the US, the book: looks at the development of regional patterns; analyzes the impact regionalism has on urban politics; and outlines an overall approach.
Women of Congress introduces us to the pioneering women who've been elected to the U.S. Congress. In telling their individual stories, Kaptur highlights their achievements and charts their steady progress toward longer tenure, greater seniority, and more influential committee assignments.
This collection presents a comparative study on the emerging regional nature of local and urban politics in the United States. Recent studies have tended to focus on the politics and power of inner cities or on suburban areas which have gained incredible strength in the past decade. Regional Politics, however, explores how politics works in the extended metropolis which both includes and surrounds the urban core and whose economy, society and politics are integrally joined. Through detailed case studies of 10 cities in the US, the book: looks at the development of regional patterns; analyzes the impact regionalism has on urban politics; and outlines an overall approach.
Applies psychoanalytic theory to Clinton's personality and behavior, examining the expression of his childhood challenges and other experiences in his political life.
Written from the perspective of the Republican landslide of 1994, this is the only available volume of original research that evaluates the relations between Congress and the presidency.Fourteen scholars examine the competition between the president and Congress using a variety of approaches and perspectives. Important areas discussed are the ......
''Written by veteran lobbyists, this is the definitive book on how lobbyists work. It starts with fundamentals such as the importance of truth, accurate listening, and setting realistic goals. The authors then clearly explain the skills, techniques, and unwritten rules of lobbying, and promote the importance of defining issues and knowing the players. ''Case studies in the second part of the book help students understand the application of lobbying essentials and techniques studied earlier.''
This work provides analyses by political scientists of President Clinton's performance in an era of divided government. Among the frustrations identified by this group of observers are Clinton's failure to define or adhere to his agenda as a "New Democrat", continuing problems caused by his management style and character issues, and his inability ......
ISBN-13: 9781566430142
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Publisher: SAGE PUBLICATIONS Imprint: CHATHAM HOUSE PUBLISHERS INC.,U.S.
A collection of quotes that aims to establish, beyond dispute, the author's contributions to rationalism, free-thought and science. This work presents his free-thought legacy.
This seminal work integrates the theory and practice behind policy making, transcends a narrow and scien tific view of administration behaviour, and grounds manageme nt thought and action in the world of human experience. '
