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This study, written by seasoned professionals and academics in the field of information management and public policy, presents a clear exposition of what makes up infostructures, how they are created and used, and how they affect the policy-making process.

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FDR, Mao Tse-tung, and Cleopatra are among the approximately 200 profiles in the fields of government and politics.

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Authors Jones and McCaffery provide perspectives on Canadian government actions to manage financial contingency and restraint.

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In this volume, experts on government examine historical as well as contemporary contexts to government structures in the United States and the states of the former U.S.S.R.

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"To those who would understand the reasons why Washington does not work, and to those who are seeking clues to end the gridlock for more than a brief spell, this book is a godsend." --David Broder, The Washington Post

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Explores the US federal government's most successful accomplishments over the previous five decades and anticipates the most significant challenges of the next half century. Drawing on survey responses from 230 historians and 220 political scientists, Light ranks and summarizes the fifty greatest government achievements from 1944 to 1999.

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A series of ethical dilemmas which force the reader to examine his or her own ethical standards is followed by answers to the dilemmas which emphasize the importance of ethical choices.

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A series of ethical dilemmas which force the reader to examine his or her own ethical standards is followed by answers to the dilemmas which emphasize the importance of ethical choices.

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Providing a valuable resource for secondary school and college students as well as the general public investigating the process of governance in different countries, this book provides a comprehensive comparative summary of how governments are constituted and operated worldwide.

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State and local governments emerged as important interest groups in the 1960s, as that decade witnessed a rapid expansion of federal social programs administered at the state and local levels.

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How does gubernatorial and legislative influence over state spending vary across the American states Chapters two to four focus on strong executive states with gubernatorial domination, approaching the executive centered process envisioned by reformers.

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This book traces the life of Franois Mitterrand from his youth as an ardent Catholic and supporter of Marshal Ptain, to his career as a centrist politician of the Fourth Republic, through his capture of the leadership of the Socialist Party, leading to his election as President of France in 1981.

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Richard Jensen offers a new interpretation of the last 180 years of American political history--one seen from the grass roots perspective. The second half of the book is a collection of documents describing important political issues and political coalitions through the years.

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Joined-up government is a complex, expensive and elusive goal, which has captured the imaginations of public administrators since the 1950s. Grassroots to Government comprehensively explains the state of evidence in joined-up government, illustrated by an in-depth case study of the implementation experiences of a national initiative, the Australian Social Inclusion Agenda.

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"A cybersecurity expert and former FBI 'ghost' tells the ... story of how he helped take down notorious FBI mole Robert Hanssen, the first Russian cyberspy"--

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Perfect for promoting student debate, and critical thinking, and ideal for use by Model UN clubs, this ready-reference guide provides information and critical examinations of the 50 most important issues debated in UN history.

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Biographical profiles of 52 major world leaders throughout history feature pro/con essays reflecting contemporary views of the creative and tyrannical aspects of their record.

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This work describes 11 strategic innovations designed to deal with problems that transcend the normal boundaries of government action. Examples range from the Marshall Plan in the United States to the exploration of community natural resource management in Latin America.

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This work describes 11 strategic innovations designed to deal with problems that transcend the normal boundaries of government action. Examples range from the Marshall Plan in the United States to the exploration of community natural resource management in Latin America.

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Widely known for his comic timing and hilarious anecdotes from decades in the political trenches, former presidential candidate Bob Dole has handpicked the funniest stories by and about politicians to share with readers, just in time for this year's presidential election. Updated with a new chapter. 20 line drawings.