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Maps the death of politics based on the traditional opposition between Left and Right, and offers a provocative argument for the emergence of a new values-based politics in Australia.

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"Ms. Grieder's is the rare book that takes stock of the Texas model without ridiculing many of its traditions and politicians...This is a good book, and Ms. Grieder's clear, vivid writing makes it downable in a single afternoon... a promising debut from a promising young author." -The New York Times

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Three critical problem areas in American politics involve the urban political machine, conflicting tensions among ethnic groups, and sexual discrimination. This study examines the dynamic interaction of all three factors in one political campaign.

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Bill Clinton's administration was filled with new policies and achievements for the nation's future, but those achievements were easily overshadowed by personal flaws and scandal.

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An essential guide to the new face of electoral politics in America, this book provides an examination of the political mobilization of Latinos and Latinas through the churches and the influence of being of the Catholic faith, enabling an understanding of the social and cultural dynamics at play.

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Democratic-leaning urban areas in states that otherwise lean Republican is an increasingly important phenomenon in American politics. Blue Metros, Red States explores this phenomenon by analysing demographic trends, voting patterns, economic data, and social characteristics of twenty-seven major metropolitan areas in thirteen swing states.

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Covers individuals who have held great offices of state in Britain since 1730.

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Addresses theoretical and practical aspects of building democracy in one-party systems. Contributions examine the progress and condition of democracy in Central and Eastern Europe, Africa and the two Chinas; the fall of Gorbachev; and the Serbian drive for hegemony in the Balkans.

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As Russia challenges the US-led Global Order, Moscow had to create its own version of regional order. The author argues that Russia has been successful in creating a regional order despite pressure from Western institutions.

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This collection analyzes the state of democratic institutions and civil society in Bulgaria. The contributors argue that despite the countrys high level of civic participation, there remain significant obstacles to its full democratic development, such as corruption, political illegitimacy, populism, and weak judicial oversight.

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What did President Bush say to justify American military actions in the post 9/11 world And how did the public hear what he said, especially as it was filtered through the news media This work shows how public perception of what the president says is shaped by media bias.

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When United Nations sponsored elections were held in 1993, there were high hopes that Cambodia would finally be able to escape the nightmare of war, the killing fields, famine, and economic turmoil that its people had endured since 1970.

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Just who does David Cameron think he is In an engaging series of landmark interviews that will define the would-be prime minister ahead of the next election, Dylan Jones finds out.

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Benoit, Blaney, and Pier apply the functional theory of political campaign discourse to the 1996 presidential campaign.

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A unique chronicle and critique told in the participants' own words. The campaign leaders for Reagan, Mondale, Hart, Jackson, Hollings, McGovern, Cranston, Askew, and Glenn discuss their strategies. Discussion leaders include Judy Woodruff, David Broder, Albert Hunt, Howell Raines, and Kenneth Bode.

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In this book, a distinguished group of presidential campaign staff, journalists, and political observers take us inside the 2016 race for the Republican and Democratic nominations and general election, guiding us through each candidate's campaign from through the primaries, conventions, and up to election day.

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In this book, a distinguished group of presidential campaign staff, journalists, and political observers take us inside the 2016 race for the Republican and Democratic nominations and general election, guiding us through each candidate's campaign from through the primaries, conventions, and up to election day.

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Argues that campaigns do play their role in sustaining democracy, mainly because they bring about a dialogue among candidates, the press, and the people. This book takes a look at the exchange of ideas through language used in campaign speeches, political advertising, public debates, print and broadcast news, and a various letters to the editor.

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