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Written by one of the most influential men of his time and one of the greatest journalists in history, this seminal work of political science presents an incisive examination of democratic theory, the role of citizens in a democracy, and the impact of the media in shaping thoughts and actions.

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Shows that, under the right political conditions, voters are well informed on the issues that they care about and use their knowledge to hold politicians accountable. This book finds that the media - while far from ideal - do provide the populace with information regarding the responsiveness of elected representatives.

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This contributors' volume examines the ways in which public opinion affects public policy via the news media.

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This contributors' volume examines the ways in which public opinion affects public policy via the news media.

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This book includes eight essays which help give the reader an understanding of the legal framework of American collective bargaining. It demonstrates how and why collective bargaining has become the basic and accepted procedure in the settlement of disputes between labor and management.

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There has been a trend among public policy analysts to disavow the value of Western political tradition for understanding contemporary social dilemmas. This collection of essays aims to demonstrate that the history of political philosophy actually increases awareness of the nature of such problems.

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Drawing upon experts in Asian economics, public management, law, and the physical and political sciences from leading universities around the world, the editors of this unusual volume examine the critical challenges now facing this important sector of the world: growth, income security, and fiscal reform;

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In this study, Chinese and Western specialists analyse the nature of public policymaking in China, specific measures and alternatives, and various methodological approaches. Topics include reform of the social security system, health care administration and environmental control.

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A philosophical exploration of such subjects as terrorism, just war and pacifism. It offers a philosophical reflection on the moral demands made upon us by war, providing an overview of the different ways of thinking about war. It examines the conflict between utilitarian and deontological points of view.

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A philosophical exploration of such subjects as terrorism, just war and pacifism. It offers a philosophical reflection on the moral demands made upon us by war, providing an overview of the different ways of thinking about war. It examines the conflict between utilitarian and deontological points of view.

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Against a historical backdrop whose origins go back to the US's acquisition of Puerto Rico in the Spanish-American War, the author examines in close detail the evolution of the statehood movement in that territory.

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Reveals how targeting individual leaders for punishment rather than the nations they represent creates incentives for cooperation between nations and leaves room for future relations with pariah states. This book demonstrates that theories of leader punishment explain a great deal about international behavior and interstate relations.

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The Armenian terrorist movement is the subject of Michael Gunter's analysis. Beginning with an introductory overview of recent Armenian terrorist attacks against Turkish diplomats and property and perceived allies of the Turks, he then examines historical motivations and goals of the Armenian terrorist movement.

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Putting America's House In Order: The Nation as a Family is a call to action for the leaders of this generation to endow their heirs with the kinds of values, prospects, and prosperity that has sustained the American family, personally and nationally, for two hundred years.

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Argues that political order is founded not on contract but on sacrifice. This book draws on philosophy, cultural theory, American constitutional law, religious and literary studies, and political psychology to advance political theory.

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This timely volume illustrates how and why the fight against quackery in modern America has largely failed, laying the blame on an unlikely confluence of scientific advances, regulatory reforms, changes in the medical profession, and the politics of consumption.

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