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Pragmatism and its consequences are central issues in American politics today, yet scholars rarely examine in detail the relationship between pragmatism and politics. In The Priority of Democracy, Jack Knight and James Johnson systematically explore the subject and make a strong case for adopting a pragmatist approach to democratic politics--and fo

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Based upon analysis of existing theoretical literature and current political practice, this book addresses both the use of marketing and its impact upon democracy.

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Based upon analysis of existing theoretical literature and current political practice, this book addresses both the use of marketing and its impact upon democracy.

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These essays explore the effects of revolutions upon German history form 1789 to 1989 - the date of Germany's "peaceful revolution" - and discusses the fundamental questions of reform and revolution, the effects of war, counter-revolution and defeat on the social process of modernization.

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Exploring both the systemic and political levels of the system, Sorenson argues that the United States will fall behind if the current defense acquisition system is not reformed.

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"Based on an exploration of the total mass of executive and legislative records for the years 1801-1809--something no other scholar has attempted--this thoroughly documented account describes the machinery and operation of the presidential office, the Cabinet, the departments, and other offices and commissions in the executive branch. It also expla

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The role of the Foreign Service Officer of the United States altered radically during and after World War II. John Harr, who served as a staff member of the Commission on Foreign Affairs Personnel in 1962 and as Director of the Office of Management Planning in the State Department for four years, describes the changes and the response of the Foreig

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In an illuminating study of the state of the world, the author of 'The Here and Now' explores the question of societal progress to explain why, despite strong evidence that the quality of life has improved dramatically, many people refuse to believe it.

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An account of the theoretical and political debates central to European security cooperation. The essays analyze the interaction between states and institutions as they shape European security cooperation in the wake of the cold war.

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Fishman argues that the model of political leadership based on the concept of prudence that Aristotle introduced 2300 years ago remains the most realistic and comprehensive paradigm available for comprehending the qualities necessary for American presidents to succeed in office.

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Edited by two preeminent scholars, this book provides coverage of the policy issues related to the increasingly diverse treatments, practices, and applications of psychedelics.

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The first book focused on diplomacy from a psychological perspective, this work features 12 top diplomats and psychologists examining issues and approaches.

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The Psychopathic God is the definitive psychological portrait of Adolph Hitler. By documenting accounts of his behaviour, beliefs, tastes, fears, and compulsions, Robert Waite sheds new light on this complex figure. But Waite's ultimate aim is to explain how Hitler's psychopathology changed German,and world,history. With The Psychopathic God we can begin to understand Hitler as never before.

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An interdisciplinary group of distinguished scholars discusses our ailing participatory democracy and offers suggestions for enhancing public debate of social and political issues.

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This is a pioneer theoretical study of diplomacy from the viewpoint of political science. He also describes deviations from normal diplomatic practice, such as backchannel diplomacy, combat diplomacy, and espionage.

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Scott Thomas offers a complete statistical and descriptive guide to the fifty American presidential elections that were held between 1789 and 1984. The Pursuit of the White House incorporates more than 450 charts as well as concise summaries supplying comprehensive data on all aspects of presidential elections.

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