A celebration of Sinatra's enduring impact on American entertainment and cultural life. For nearly sixty years, Frank Sinatra [1915-98] triumphed in concert, in the recording studio, on television, and on the big screen, refashioning his image to suit the temper of the times. Sinatra did it "his way," remaining bothelusive and alluring, and appealing to men and women alike. This collection analyzes the qualities that ensured Sinatra's staying power: his impeccable musicality, his charisma, his tough-mindedness, and even his peccadilloes. The contributors to this volume evaluate Sinatra's impact on all areas of entertainment, and examine many of the cultural forces he influenced and was influenced by, including Bing Crosby, Elvis, the "Beats," the Beatles, and Rock 'n' Roll. What emerges is a portrait of an artist, entertainment icon, and legendary symbol of popular culture. This appreciation of the Sinatra phenomenon celebrates his enduring impact on American entertainment and cultural life. Contributors: Blaine Allan, Samuel L. Chell, David Finck, Joseph Fioravanti Jeanne Fuchs, Philip Furia, Roger Gilbert, Ruth Prigozy, Walter Raubicheck, Lisa Jo Sagolla, Ron Simon, Arnold Jay Smith, James F. Smith, Patric M. Verrone, David Wild Jeanne Fuchs is Professor Emerita of Comparative Literature and Languages at Hofstra University; Ruth Prigozy is Professor of English at Hofstra University.

Great statesmen and gentlemen, men of honor and rank, seem to be phenomena of a bygone Aristocratic era. Aristocracies, which emphasize rank, and value difference, quality, beauty, rootedness, continuity, stand in direct contrast to democracies, which value equality, autonomy, novelty, standardization, quantity, utility and mobility. Is there any place for aristocratic values and virtues in the modern democratic social and political order? This volume consists of essays by political theorists, historians, and literary theorists that explore this question in the works of aristocratic thinkers, both ancient and modern. The volume includes analyses of aristocratic virtues, interpretations of aristocratic assemblies and constitutions, both historic and contemporary, as well as critiques of liberal virtues and institutions. Essays on Tacitus, Hobbes, Burke, Tocqueville, Nietzsche, as well as some lesser known figures, such as Henri de Boulainvilliers, John Randolph of Roanoke, Louis de Bonald, Konstantin Leontiev, Jose Ortega y Gasset, Richard Weaver, and the Eighth Duke of Northumberland, explore ways of preserving and adapting the salutary aspects of the aristocratic ethos to the needs of modern liberal societies.

This biography is about a man who continues to be cited by congressional scholars as a quintessential role model for legislative effectiveness and statesmanlike demeanor in the U.S. House of Representatives, an institution in which he served for thirty years (1953-1983). .[John Rhodes] represented the best of American politics. Anyone who cares for Congress should read this book. - Dr. Norman Ornstein, The American Enterprise Institute The book: 7 Traces the early years of his life, beginning in Kansas and bringing him to Arizona; it also shows how Rhodes successfully became the first Republican to represent Arizona in the U.S. House of Representatives. 7 Follows his path in Congress, and how he climbed up the leadership ladder to the post of Minority Leader, following Gerald R. Ford in 1974. 7 Details the investigation into Watergate and how, as leader of the Republicans in the House, he pursued the truth about Richard Nixon's involvement, guided his fellow party members during the tumultuous time, and ultimately convinced the president that resignation was more palatable than the certain conviction of misdeeds by Congress. 7 Continues to demonstrate Rhodes legislative, representative, and leadership abilities with chapters explaining how he succeeded in obtaining the Central Arizona Project for his home state, a trip to China with Speaker of the House Carl Albert that helped open the barriers to their economy, and how (after the debacle that was Even Mecham) he almost became governor of Arizona .This is the story of one of the Republican Party's true heroes. - Bob Woodward, The Washington Post .Frankly, I hope every member of Congress will read it. - J. Dennis Hastert, Speaker, U.S.House of Representatives